Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhiwei Shen, Xiancong Huang, Tian Ma, Weiping Li, Junxian Chen
Summary: This article investigates the impact of laminated ceramic structures on multiple ballistic performance and finds that laminated SiC/BN structures exhibit higher residual ballistic performance and less sensitivity to multiple ballistic impacts compared to monolithic SiC structures.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Min Kyoung Kim, Huy Viet Le, Dong Joo Kim
Summary: Smart ultra-high-performance concretes (smart UHPCs) with fine steel slag aggregates (FSSAs) and steel fibers as fillers showed different electromechanical responses under external loads, with electrical resistivity decreasing under compression and differing results under tension depending on the type of measurement used (DC or AC). The electrical resistivity of smart UHPCs was primarily governed by fiber crack bridging in DC measurement, while tunneling effects played a role in AC measurement.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shan Jiang, Jianpeng Liu, Wennan Xiong, Zhaoxi Yang, Liting Yin, Kan Li, YongAn Huang
Summary: The author proposes a novel electronic armor design inspired by snakeskin. This armor possesses both mechanical flexibility and electronic functions, and can protect soft-body electronics from external physical damage in complex environments. By using Kirigami mechanical metamaterials and soft hinge technology, the design achieves stretchability, conformability, and protectability. Furthermore, the armor can be applied to large-scale circuit arrays for various applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhehua Jiang, Ning Xu
Summary: By studying the evolution of crystalline particle packings and crystalline networks through introducing disorder, we can understand the peculiar properties of amorphous solids and bridge the gap between crystal physics and amorphous physics.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zihan Xin, Yangwei Wang, Qiang Fu, Huanwu Cheng, Xingwang Cheng, Jian Zhang
Summary: The addition of a glass cover layer to transparent ceramic armor negatively impacts its ballistic performance, as the ceramic tiles are prematurely damaged and the energy dissipation is reduced compared to the glass cover itself. Increasing the thickness of the glass cover also leads to a larger pre-damage area.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Zhang, Xingyu Li, Xuanhui Qu, Mingli Qin, Zhongyou Que, Zichen Wei, Chenguang Guo, Xin Lu, Yanhao Dong
Summary: Ultrafine-grained (UFG) refractory metals are promising materials for various applications, but achieving full density while maintaining a fine microstructure through sintering remains challenging. This article provides an overview of sintering issues, microstructural design rules, and powder metallurgy practices for UFG and nanocrystalline refractory metals. It also reviews previous efforts, including the use of fine/nanopowders and field-assisted sintering techniques, and highlights the recent technological breakthrough of pressureless two-step sintering for producing dense UFG refractory metals. Additionally, the progress of powder metallurgy in specific materials systems, such as elementary metals and refractory alloys, is discussed, and future developments towards UFG and nanocrystalline refractory metals with improved properties are outlined.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Erika Gamulin, Sanja Mateljak Lukacevic, Beata Halassy, Tihana Kurtovic
Summary: Envenomations from animal bites and stings are a significant public health issue. While there is no standardized protocol, parenteral administration of polyclonal antivenoms is the main treatment for snakebites. It is believed that intramuscular administration is not very effective, and intravenous administration is preferred for better therapeutic activity. Recent research has shown that neutralization in the lymphatic system also plays a role in clinical outcomes, as it is another route through which venom is absorbed.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anja Schroder, Mickael Laguerre, Mathieu Tenon, Karin Schroen, Claire C. Berton-Carabin
Summary: This study investigated Pickering emulsions prepared with natural plant particulate materials. The particles with weak aggregation in acidic aqueous media, indicating a relatively hydrophobic surface, were found to physically stabilize oil-in-water emulsions, either through Pickering stabilization or increasing viscosity. Emulsions stabilized by matcha tea and spinach leaf particles showed high stability to lipid oxidation compared to those stabilized by conventional emulsifiers. Using this dual particle functionality as a basis for emulsion design is crucial for achieving clean-label food emulsions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rongxin Sun, Xudong Wei, Wentao Hu, Pan Ying, Yingju Wu, Linyan Wang, Shuai Chen, Xiang Zhang, Mengdong Ma, Dongli Yu, Lin Wang, Guoying Gao, Bo Xu, Yongjun Tian
Summary: Nanocrystalline beta-SiC bulks with hardness exceeding the superhard threshold of 40 GPa are successfully fabricated through high-pressure and high-temperature sintering of nanoparticles. This achievement represents an important progress in superhard materials research and opens up possibilities for nanostructuring in other hard materials.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
A. H. Muhammad Ismail, Faris M. AL-Oqla, M. S. Risby, S. M. Sapuan
Summary: This work compiles and reviews the recent developments in fatigue and fracture enhancement of polymer composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The existing research indicates that the addition of CNTs can improve the fatigue fracture resistance of polymer composites. However, this work identifies a research gap in studying the relationship between factors and the interaction between parameters during fatigue fracture analysis. Additionally, the inadequacy of fatigue life prediction models for CNT-reinforced polymer composites is highlighted. Future research should focus on macro-scale fatigue analysis and consider different environmental and service conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yipeng Chen, Baokang Dang, Jinzhou Fu, Jiayi Zhang, Haoyue Liang, Qingfeng Sun, Tianyou Zhai, Huiqiao Li
Summary: With the increase in terrorism and international conflicts, there is a growing demand for advanced safeguards. Traditional impact-resistant materials like glass and ceramics have limitations in terms of flexibility and weight. In this study, researchers propose a sustainable and lightweight wood armor inspired by Pirarucu fish scales. By combining rigid laminated lignocellulose with a shear-thickened fluid interlayer, this artificial wooden armor demonstrates a 10-fold increase in impact resistance compared to typical engineering materials. The material structure also has the capability to block bullet impact. This design strategy offers a method for creating lightweight, high-performance, and sustainable bioinspired materials for special security applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiting Liu, Mark Robertson, Zhe Qiang, Zheyi Meng, Changhuai Ye, Meifang Zhu
Summary: This study reports the fabrication of aerogels with layered structure and hierarchical nanopores based on aramid nanofibers using a low-cost ambient drying method. The ANF aerogels exhibit ultralow and tunable dielectric constants, high thermal stability, and flame retardancy. The presence of larger nanopores ensures high porosity and the overall aerogel film shows superior mechanical properties compared to conventional counterparts.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Henry A. Colorado, Carlos A. Cardenas, Elkin I. Gutierrez-Velazquez, Juan P. Escobedo, Sergio Neves Monteiro
Summary: This review systematically examines the use of additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing (3DP) in military applications, including firearms, armor, and bioinspired ballistic resistant structures. The article analyzes the materials and structures created using AM technologies and explores the results of dynamic loading and impact tests. The study finds that there is an increase in military applications of 3D printing, particularly in gun prototypes. However, there are limitations and concerns regarding unclear regulations that may prevent these weapons from being accessible to ordinary citizens.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lutong Shan, Yiren Wang, Shuquan Liang, Boya Tang, Yongqiang Yang, Ziqing Wang, Bingan Lu, Jiang Zhou
Summary: In this study, a biphasic vanadate material was reported, and a novel interfacial adsorption-insertion mechanism induced by phase boundaries was detected. First-principles calculations showed that this mechanism can enhance specific capacity, reduce diffusion energy barrier, and promote faster reaction kinetics.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinsen Han, Hongli Guo, Xiaoxiang Yu, Kang Lai, Jiahao Chen, Dongdong Kang, Jiayu Dai
Summary: A strategy to split bright exciton bands is proposed to achieve broad-spectrum absorption in two-dimensional semiconductors. Based on calculations using ab initio many-body perturbation theory and Bethe-Salpeter equation, it is predicted that post-transition-metal chalcogenides monolayers can realize broadband absorption under biaxial tensile strains. This work provides a new perspective to engineer two-dimensional materials with superior optoelectronic properties.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)