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Hao Chen, Yufei Yang, David T. Boyle, You Kyeong Jeong, Rong Xu, Luize Scalco de Vasconcelos, Zhuojun Huang, Hansen Wang, Hongxia Wang, Wenxiao Huang, Huiqiao Li, Jiangyan Wang, Hanke Gu, Ryuhei Matsumoto, Kazunari Motohashi, Yuri Nakayama, Kejie Zhao, Yi Cui
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Carlo Barone, Monica Bertoldo, Raffaella Capelli, Franco Dinelli, Piera Maccagnani, Nadia Martucciello, Costantino Mauro, Sergio Pagano
Summary: The electric transport properties of flexible and transparent conducting bilayers were studied by sputtering ultrathin gold nanometric layers on sodium-alginate free-standing films. The behavior differed for different thicknesses of the gold layer, with a metallic behavior observed for thicknesses above 5 nm and an unusual resistance temperature dependence found for 4.5 nm. Below 70 K, the dominant transport mechanism was fluctuation-induced tunneling process, while above 70 K, an anomalous expansion of the conductive region occurred. The approach adopted in this study can provide useful information for the development of innovative and green optoelectronics.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Martin Lee, Johannes R. Renshof, Kasper J. van Zeggeren, Maurits J. A. Houmes, Edouard Lesne, Makars Siskins, Thierry C. van Thiel, Ruben H. Guis, Mark R. van Blankenstein, Gerard J. Verbiest, Andrea D. Caviglia, Herre S. J. van der Zant, Peter G. Steeneken
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(2022)
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Maximilian L. Hupfer, Jan Dellith, Martin Seyring, Marco Diegel, Andrea Dellith, Soumik Ghosh, Markus Rettenmayr, Benjamin Dietzek-Ivansic, Martin Presselt
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
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Cristina C. Gheorghiu, Stefania C. Ionescu, Petru Ghenuche, Mihail O. Cernaianu, Domenico Doria, Daniel Popa, Victor Leca
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FRONTIERS IN PHYSICS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingtao Hu, Zhaoming Tong, Can Cui, Tianyou Zhai, Huiqiao Li
Summary: A simple chemical thinning strategy is proposed in this study, which enables scalable, continuous, and roll-to-roll preparation of ultrathin Li foil through a surface dissolving reaction between lithium and naphthalene. The strategy not only produces clean Li foil but also utilizes the thinned solution as a multifunctional reagent, exhibiting superior lithium atom economy by extracting Li ions.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Habtamu Gebeyehu Menge, Nghia Dinh Huynh, Kyungwho Choi, Chungyeon Cho, Dukhyun Choi, Yong Tae Park
Summary: Harvesting sustainable energy for portable electronic devices is made possible through the use of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). This study introduces thin, translucent films made from chitosan (CH) and alginate (AL), which display remarkable antimicrobial and triboelectric properties. By varying the deposition of CH and AL, the dependence of TENG behavior on film thickness is investigated, leading to the creation of a high-performance TENG with a thickness of 0.87 μm. Additionally, a shape-adaptive nanogenerator is designed for skin-patch applications, demonstrating high transparency, mechanical stability, and versatility.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Jianghong Mao, Shuo Wang, Tingting Xuan, Yuxian Song, Bo Gao, Aimin Chang, Wenwen Kong
Summary: This study investigated the relationships between Mn-Co-Ni-O ceramic slurry formulations and their properties, as well as the electrical properties of free-standing ultrathin sheets made from them. By optimizing the powder and organic carrier, a ceramic slurry with high solid content, low viscosity, and long-term stability was obtained. The slurry was used to prepare Mn-Co-Ni-O free-standing ultrathin sheets with excellent performance, making them promising candidates for fast response temperature measurement.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Liu, Liying Yin, Dongming Cheng, Shuai Zhao, Hong-Ying Zang, Ning Zhang, Guangshan Zhu
Summary: In this study, a new type of SCOF membrane was synthesized by surface-initiated condensation polymerization. The thickness of the COF layer could be adjusted by controlling the polymerization time, and free-standing COF membranes were obtained.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
A. Alejo, H. Ahmed, A. G. Krygier, R. Clarke, R. R. Freeman, J. Fuchs, A. Green, J. S. Green, D. Jung, A. Kleinschmidt, J. T. Morrison, Z. Najmudin, H. Nakamura, P. Norreys, M. Notley, M. Oliver, M. Roth, L. Vassura, M. Zepf, M. Borghesi, S. Kar
Summary: The premature relativistic transparency of ultrathin, laser-irradiated targets hinders stable radiation pressure acceleration. By conducting ion and neutron spectroscopy under specific parameters, it was found that adding a few-nanometer-thick surface layer of high Z material on the target significantly improves ion bunching at high energies.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Weimin Chen, Daotong Zhang, Kai Yang, Min Luo, Pei Yang, Xiaoyan Zhou
Summary: A porous, conductive, and flexible MXene/cellulose nanofiber/PC hybrid film with strong interfacial interactions is prepared, providing high mechanical properties and large charge storage capacity. This film is used as a free-standing electrode to fabricate a high-performance quasi-solid-state supercapacitor, demonstrating ultrathin thickness, high flexibility, and large areal capacitance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gao Yi, Sangheon Jeon, Young Woo Kwon, Jongkyoon Park, Duy Anh Nguyen, C. S. Suchand Sandeep, Wan Sik Hwang, Suck Won Hong, Seungchul Kim, Young-Jin Kim
Summary: This study quantitatively characterized the surface and bulk contributions of THG on ultra-thin beta-Ga2O3 nanomembranes, finding that the TH field from the beta-Ga2O3-air interface is 5.12 times more efficient than that from the beta-Ga2O3-glass interface and 1.09 times stronger than TH excited at bulk 1-mu m-thick beta-Ga2O3. Additionally, TH from the beta-Ga2O3-air interface was found to be 20% more sensitive to the crystalline structure than that from the beta-Ga2O3-glass interface.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luke A. Galuska, Eric S. Muckley, Zhiqiang Cao, Dakota F. Ehlenberg, Zhiyuan Qian, Song Zhang, Simon Rondeau-Gagne, Minh D. Phan, John F. Ankner, Ilia N. Ivanov, Xiaodan Gu
Summary: Research shows that obtaining the intrinsic mechanical properties of sub-100nm thin films is challenging, especially in the field of soft organic electronics. Experiments demonstrate subtle yet significant effects of water on the mechanical properties of hydrophobic films.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
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Energy & Fuels
O. Sreejith, Sona Elsin Abraham, Murugan Ramaswamy
Summary: Solid-state batteries are attracting attention as a safer alternative to liquid electrolyte-based batteries. However, traditional solid electrolytes are susceptible to mechanical strain, necessitating modifications for commercial use. Researchers have developed flexible and thin ceramic polymer electrolyte membranes, combining garnet-structured lithium-ion conductors and polyvinylidene fluoride polymers. These membranes demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance and stability, offering potential for large-scale production of solid-state batteries with enhanced safety.
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Energy & Fuels
O. Sreejith, Sona Elsin Abraham, Murugan Ramaswamy
Summary: Solid-state batteries have gained attention due to safety concerns with liquid electrolyte batteries. The use of flexible polymer membranes can overcome limitations of rigid solid electrolytes. This study proposes a simple method to create flexible ceramic polymer electrolyte membranes using garnet-structured lithium-ion conductors and polyvinylidene fluoride polymers. The resulting membranes show excellent electrochemical performance and thermal-electrochemical stability, showcasing the potential for large-scale production of safer solid-state batteries.
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Chemistry, Physical
D. Stender, R. Frison, K. Conder, J. L. M. Rupp, B. Scherrer, J. M. Martynczuk, L. J. Gauckler, C. W. Schneider, T. Lippert, A. Wokaun
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2015)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Aylin M. Deliormanli
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2013)
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Chemistry, Physical
P. N. Sturzenegger, U. T. Gonzenbach, S. Koltzenburg, J. Martynczuk, L. J. Gauckler
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2014)
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Ludwig Gauckler, Ernst Hairer, Christian Lubich
COMMUNICATIONS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
(2013)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
Henning Galinski, Thomas Ryll, Lukas Schlagenhauf, Iwan Schenker, Ralph Spolenak, Ludwig J. Gauckler
COMPTES RENDUS PHYSIQUE
(2013)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Benedikt Simon Michael Seeber, Urs Thomas Gonzenbach, Ludwig Julius Gauckler
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH
(2013)
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Chemistry, Physical
Barbara Scherrer, Anna Evans, Alejandro J. Santis-Alvarez, Bo Jiang, Julia Martynczuk, Henning Galinski, Majid Nabavi, Michel Prestat, Rene Toelke, Anja Bieberle-Huetter, Dimos Poulikakos, Paul Muralt, Philippe Niedermann, Alex Dommann, Thomas Maeder, Peter Heeb, Valentin Straessle, Claude Muller, Ludwig J. Gauckler
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2014)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Speranta Tanasescu, Zhen Yang, Julia Martynczuk, Vera Varazashvili, Florentina Maxim, Florina Teodorescu, Alina Botea, Nicolae Totir, Ludwig J. Gauckler
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2013)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Toni Ivas, Erwin Povoden-Karadeniz, Nicholas Grundy, Eva Jud-Sierra, Jurgen Graesslin, Ludwig J. Gauckler
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2013)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Franziska Krauss Juillerat, Roman Engeli, Iwan Jerjen, Philip N. Sturzenegger, Francoise Borcard, Lucienne Juillerat-Jeanneret, Sandrine Gerber-Lemaire, Ludwig J. Gauckler, Urs T. Gonzenbach
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2013)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sasa Zeljkovic, Toni Ivas, Sebastien Vaucher, Dijana Jelic, Ludwig J. Gauckler
JOURNAL OF THE SERBIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2014)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Botea-Petcu, S. Tanasescu, V. Varazashvili, N. Lejava, T. Machaladze, M. Khundadze, F. Maxim, F. Teodorescu, J. Martynczuk, Z. Yang, L. J. Gauclder
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2014)
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Electrochemistry
Sasa Zeljkovic, Toni Ivas, Anna Infortuna, Ludwig J. Gauckler
JOURNAL OF NEW MATERIALS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS
(2014)
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Physics, Applied
Henning Galinski, Thomas Ryll, Yang Lin, Barbara Scherrer, Anna Evans, Ludwig J. Gauckler, Max Doebeli
PHYSICAL REVIEW APPLIED
(2014)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
F. Knies, K. Schrantz, C. Aneziris, L. Gauckler, T. Graule
JOURNAL OF CERAMIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zilong Xiong, Wenzhuo Xue, Mujun Li, Feihu Tan, Yupeng Chen, Hongyu Yu
Summary: In this study, CBS glass/Al2O3 composites were developed for LTCC applications based on a CaO-B2O3-SiO2 (CBS) glass system with a high boron content. The study revealed that the softening of glass and interfacial reaction between the glass and Al2O3 were the two most important factors affecting LTCC's densification process. Real-time shrinkage rate of LTCC during sintering was successfully simulated, and it was proven that the formation of the CaAl2(BO3)O phase played a significant role in reducing glass viscosity and promoting dense structure formation. The resulting LTCC composite exhibited excellent performance for high-frequency applications.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Saurabh Kumar Sharma, Vinita Grover, Rakesh Shukla, Abid Hussain, Ambuj Mishra, Pawan Kumar Kulriya
Summary: In this study, the disordering caused by swift heavy ion irradiation in two different compositions of pyrochlore structures was investigated. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy were used to analyze the samples before and after irradiation. It was found that both compositions underwent amorphization due to irradiation, with a slower rate observed in Nd1.8Zr2.2O7.1. The irradiation-induced modified track region in Nd1.8Zr2.2O7.1 consisted of defect-rich pyrochlore structure, anion-deficient fluorite structure, and amorphous domains.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiabei He, Mengshan Song, Ming Yang, Miaomiao Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the influence of ion irradiation on high-entropy ceramics and finds that irradiation-induced lattice rearrangement can improve the radiation resistance of these ceramics.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yajie Yu, Shi He, Zhengang Zhang, Haihua Chen, Peipeng Jin, Binnian Zhong, Linhui Zhang, Liping Wang, Cheng Lu
Summary: Silicide ceramics, including tantalum disilicide (TaSi2), are known for their exceptional physical properties but are limited in practical applications due to their inherent brittleness at room temperature. In this study, we successfully improved the mechanical properties of TaSi2 ceramics and increased their electrical conductivity by modifying the preparation methods and sintering conditions. These findings provide valuable insights for future applications of TaSi2 and the design of advanced ceramic materials.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Jian Li, Jia Liu, Yongcui Zhang, Wei Sun, Yang Wang, Haitao Wu, Ling Li, Chuanbing Cheng, Yingying Wang, Ke Tan, Futian Liu
Summary: Microstructure design plays a crucial role in regulating the microwave dielectric properties of materials, however, the understanding of frequency temperature stability and related micromechanism remains limited. In this study, a combination of first-principles calculations and experimental observation was used to investigate the correlation among sintering behavior, crystal structure, bonding nature, and microwave dielectric properties of LnPO(4) (Ln = Eu, Pr) ceramics. The research findings systematically clarify the optimized effect and micromechanism of lanthanides on the dielectric properties of monazite ceramics, providing insights into the design and enhancement of microwave dielectric materials.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Wenqian Pan, Xizhen Xia, Wei Zhou, Yang Li
Summary: The study investigates the frictional and wear behaviors of carbon fiber-reinforced SiC ceramic matrix composites with different fiber orientations mating with ceramic balls. The results show that fiber orientation significantly affects the friction and wear properties of the composites. Pads with randomly arranged fibers demonstrate better friction stability and lower wear volume, potentially suitable for bearing material applications. The research also explores the factors influencing the formation of continuous tribo-film and identifies abrasive wear and oxidation wear as the dominant wear mechanisms for the friction pairs.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Sergey Nikolaevich Perevislov, Ilya Evgenievich Arlashkin, Valentina Leonidovna Stolyarova
Summary: This paper describes the synthesis and sintering of MAX phases in the Zr-Al-C system. Different mixtures of initial Zr/Al/C and Zr/Al/ZrC powders were used to synthesize Zr2AlC and Zr3AlC2 MAX phases. The highest content of Zr3AlC2 MAX phase was obtained using a component ratio of 1:1.5:2-51.1 vol.% of Zr/Al/ZrC powders.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Weijia Luo, Xubin Wang, Baiheng Bai, Jianli Qiao, Xingcong Chen, Yongzheng Wen, Jingbo Sun, Lingxia Li, Ji Zhou
Summary: This study successfully establishes the relationship between internal strain and dielectric loss by synthesizing and designing specific structure of tungsten bronze ceramics, and concludes that controlling internal strain can effectively reduce dielectric loss. This research is of great significance for the development of future all-ceramic non-Hermitian devices.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Santanu Mondal, Juan Diego Shiraishi Lombard, Sreenivasulu Gollapudi, Carolina Tallon, Jie-Fang Li, Dwight Viehland
Summary: Ultrafast high-temperature sintering (UHS) is an effective method for rapidly densifying ZrB2 powders. The final grain size increases with longer sintering duration. X-ray diffraction and energy-dispersive spectroscopy show crystalline phase and compositional uniformity in ZrB2 after UHS.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
JiaNan Wang, ZhiQiang Li, YongZheng Zhu, Yao Liang, Yan Cui, HuaLong Tao, Bo Song, Alexander Nikiforov, ZhiHua Zhang
Summary: First-principles calculations were performed to investigate the crystal structure, electronic structure, and ion diffusion of sulfur-doped Li2FeSiO4. The results showed that sulfur doping can improve the electronic conductivity and reduce the energy barrier for ion diffusion.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiaodi Dai, Serdar Aydin, Mert Yuecel Yardimci, Gunter Reekmans, Peter Adriaensens, Geert De Schutter
Summary: This study investigates the rheological behavior, solidification process, and nanostructure changes of sodium hydroxide-activated slag (NH-AAS) and sodium silicate-activated slag (SS-AAS) pastes over time. The results show that NH-AAS and SS-AAS release similar heat and reach a similar reaction degree at their initial setting times, but have different gel structures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yanliang Ji, Simon Becker, Zichen Lu, Alexander Mezhov, Regine von Klitzing, Schmidt Wolfram, Dietmar Stephan
Summary: This study reveals the significant influence of resting time on the rheological properties of cement suspensions, which is closely related to non-absorbed polycarboxylate superplasticizers (PCEs) size variation. Adsorbed PCE during resting tends to bridge particles instead of dispersing them, leading to an increased yield stress.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yifeng Huang, Xin Wang, Yinchang Ma, Xiang Lv, Jiagang Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of K/Na ratio on the phase structure, ferroelectric domains, and piezoelectric properties of potassium sodium niobate (KNN)-based ceramics. It reveals that high Na+ content leads to large ferroelectric domains, while high K+ content results in local polarity heterogeneity and distinct dielectric relaxational behavior. The balanced local polarity and stress heterogeneities contribute to improved piezoelectricity.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zun Xia, Yedong Rong, Hao Li, Ye Dong, Hongbo Yu, Jie Xu, Xiuhui Wang, Jinlong Yang
Summary: This study presents the synthesis of hollow MgAl2O4 particles in situ within porous ceramics, resulting in volume expansion and the formation of a hierarchical pore structure, leading to a significant improvement in compressive strength.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Honglong Wang, Zhiguo Sun, Faming Xia, Chenguang Yang, Xiaoguang Wang, Jintang Li, Linxu Jiang
Summary: In this study, the micro-geometry morphology variation and microstructural transformation mechanism of muscovite crystals under electron beam irradiation were explored. The results revealed the instability of the muscovite lattice under irradiation, as well as the expansion and shrinkage of the lattice with increasing dose. The study also identified changes in chemical structure and other mechanisms involved. These findings are significant for the design of radiation-resistant silicate materials and the manufacturing of electronic components used in the aerospace industry.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
