Review
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Violeta Tsakiris, Christu Tardei, Florentina Marilena Clicinschi
Summary: In the past decade, there has been significant growth in the market for alloys used for implants, especially in orthopedic implants. Research on biodegradable magnesium-based alloys has made great strides in the medical industry due to the desire to improve quality of life and reduce costs.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Diana C. Martinez, Anna Dobkowska, Romy Marek, Hanna Cwieka, Jakub Jaroszewicz, Tomasz P. Plocinski, Crtomir Donik, Heike Helmholz, Berengere Luthringer-Feyerabend, Berit Zeller-Plumhoff, Regine Willumeit-Roemer, Wojciech Swieszkowski
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of an Mg-0.45Zn-0.45Ca (ZX00) screw in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that the ZX00 alloy promoted bone healing and the formation of new bone. Despite the correlation with the production procedure, the ZX00 alloy was still suitable for temporary bone implants.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Thu-Trang Nguyen, Chih-Chien Hu, Bo-Yan Chou, Ching-Yi Chou, Guan-Yi Lin, Yu-Chen Hu, Yan-Lin Chen, Wei-Tung Hsu, Zi-Sheng Lin, Yueh-Lien Lee, Chih-Hsuan Chen, Hung-Wei Yen, Ren-Jei Chung
Summary: This study evaluated the use of nickel-titanium alloys as carriers for delivering hydrogen molecules to wound sites. The results showed that the alloys effectively carried hydrogen molecules after cathodic hydrogen charging. The hydrogen-charged alloys exhibited improved mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and reduced inflammation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Donglei He, Hao Gong, Ziyue Zhang, Yang Zheng, Hu Zhang, Yan Li
Summary: The in-vitro corrosion behaviors of extruded Mg-xGa (x = 1, 3, 5) alloys in alpha minimum essential medium (alpha-MEM) were investigated. The bilayer corrosion film was composed of an outer layer dominated by amorphous phosphates-carbonates and an inner layer dominated by MgO-Mg(OH)(2). Pure Mg and Mg-1Ga exhibited low corrosion rates and homogeneous corrosion behaviors owing to the protection from the compact corrosion films. By contrast, Mg-3Ga and Mg-5Ga exhibited high corrosion rates and inhomogeneous corrosion behaviors owing to the bulky micro-galvanic corrosion caused by Mg5Ga2. Based on these results, possible corrosion models were developed.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Madhan Kumar, Ihsan-ul-Haq Toor
Summary: The effect of Sn addition on the microstructure, passive characteristics, and localized corrosion behavior of Fe-Cr SS alloys in chloride medium was investigated. The results showed that the addition of Sn improved the resistance against pitting corrosion due to the formation of a compact and stable passive film.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ning Wang, Yutong Ma, Huixin Shi, Yiping Song, Shu Guo, Shude Yang
Summary: This review summarizes the recent advances in biodegradable magnesium-, iron-, and zinc-based alloys with antibacterial properties as orthopedic implant materials, and outlines the antibacterial mechanisms of these alloy materials.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wenrong Shen, Kun Xu, Zhaoyang Zhang, Sheng Guo, Shuai Yang, Hao Zhu, Sishui Liu, Yucheng Wu
Summary: In this study, Fe-Ni coating was prepared using laser-assisted electrodeposition technology, and the properties of the coating were controlled by the influence of laser. The results showed that the coating had improved corrosion resistance and reduced surface roughness under specific laser parameters.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Jaume, M. J. F. Marques, M. L. Delia, R. Basseguy
Summary: The influence of microorganisms from a salt marsh on the surface modification of 5083 aluminum alloy in seawater was evaluated, showing that microorganisms induced the formation of a homogenous layer on the alloy surface composed of a double structure, affecting its corrosion resistance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Naeimeh Sadat Peighambardoust, Armin Asghari Alamdari, Ugur Unal, Amir Motallebzadeh
Summary: In this study, a non-equimolar Ti1.5ZrTa0.5Nb0.5Hf0.5 RHEA film was successfully deposited on various substrates, showing improved mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, especially on the Ti6Al4V substrate. The results indicate the potential application prospects of RHEA films in surface coating technology.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
James R. Keiser, Preet M. Singh, Michael J. Lance, Harry M. Meyer, Kristian G. Myhre, Tracie M. Lowe, Dino Sulejmanovic, Ercan Cakmak, Victoria A. Cox, C. Shane Hawkins, Adam W. Willoughby
Summary: The increased demand for renewable energy resources has sparked a renewed interest in nuclear reactors, including a new generation of molten salt reactors. The handling of molten chloride or fluoride salts poses a challenge due to the inability of metals to form and retain a protective oxide surface layer. A specific alloy, Hastelloy N, was developed to address this issue, but it had some deficiencies. For the next generation of molten salt reactors, an alloy with higher temperature capability and pressure vessel code approval is required, leading some reactor designers to opt for 316H stainless steel. To minimize corrosion of the stainless steel by the molten fluoride salt, beryllium metal can be added to react with impurities and lower the oxidation potential. However, there are concerns about the potential reaction between beryllium and the stainless steel components.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yuliya Yapontseva, Valeriy Kublanovsky, Tetyana Maltseva, Oksana Gorobets, Rostislav Gerasimenko, Yuri Troshchenkov, Oleksii Vyshnevskyi
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of applying and directing a constant magnetic field on the electrodeposition and magnetic properties of refractory metal alloys (W, Mo, Re) with cobalt from citrate-pyrophosphate electrolytes. The study finds that the magnetic field has the greatest influence on the electrodeposition of rhenium alloys, resulting in a decrease in rhenium content and halving of crystallite sizes.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Noel Siony, Long Vuong, Otgonsuren Lundaajamts, Sara Kadkhodaei
Summary: Titanium alloys are potential materials for orthopedic implants, but current alloys lack wear and corrosion resistance. This study presents a computational method to optimize alloy composition for enhanced wear and corrosion resistance, while considering other aspects such as phase stability and biocompatibility. The role of silicon in improving corrosion and wear resistance is also discussed.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Simbarashe Fashu, Vera Trabadelo
Summary: The wet phosphoric acid (WPA) process equipment is exposed to corrosive and wear conditions determined by the phosphate rock chemical composition. Stainless steels and nickel alloys are ideal materials for WPA plant construction due to their mechanical and chemical robustness. Design principles and fabrication methods for stainless steels and nickel alloys are discussed to ensure their ability to withstand the aggressive WPA environment. The selection and performance of these materials in different sections of the WPA plant are analyzed, and future challenges and opportunities for material development are outlined.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Douglas da Silva, Jose Eduardo Spinelli, Brenda Juliet Martins Freitas, Fabio Edson Mariani, Reginaldo Teixeira Coelho, Luiz Carlos Casteletti
Summary: The laser cladding process was used to obtain a composite material consisting of a low-cost AISI 1020 substrate with a high-performance corrosion resistance coating. The best laser processing conditions were determined for each alloy in order to produce homogeneous coatings free of cracks and low porosity levels. The AISI 304L alloy exhibited the best corrosion performance, with the lowest dilution index and intermediate surface hardness compared to the Inconel alloys.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Review
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Fei Xing, Shang Li, Dongdi Yin, Jichang Xie, Zhou Xiang, Ming Liu, Ulrike Ritz
Summary: Traditional orthopedic metal implants like titanium and cobalt-chromium alloys cannot degrade in vivo, leading to bone loss. In contrast, biodegradable magnesium alloys, with characteristics such as low density and good biocompatibility, are gaining attention in orthopedic fixation.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Monica L. Afonso, Ana I. S. Neves, Manuel Almeida
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2015)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Monica Luisa Chaves de Andrade Afonso, Ruth Flavia Vera Villamil Jaimes, Pedro A. P. Nascente, Sizue Ota Rogero, Silvia Maria Leite Agostinho
Article
Physics, Applied
Monica Afonso, Jorge Morgado, Luis Alcacer
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2016)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mandieh Atighilorestani, Diego P. dos Santos, Ruth F. V. V. Jaimes, Mohammad M. Rahman, Marcia L. A. Temperini, Alexandre G. Brolo
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mauro S. Braga, Ruth F. V. V. Jaimes, Walter Borysow, Osmar F. Gomes, Walter J. Salcedo
Article
Optics
Walter J. Salcedo, Mauro S. Braga, Ruth F. V. V. Jaimes
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rafaela A. L. Silva, Ana I. Neves, Mnica L. Afonso, Isabel C. Santos, Elsa B. Lopes, Freddy Del Pozo, Raphael Pfattner, Marta Mas-Torrent, Concepcio Rovira, Manuel Almeida, Dulce Belo
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2013)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sandrina Oliveira, Monica L. Afonso, Sandra I. G. Dias, Isabel C. Santos, Rui T. Henriques, Sandra Rabaca, Manuel Almeida
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2013)
Article
Crystallography
M. L. Afonso, R. A. L. Silva, M. Matos, E. B. Lopes, J. T. Coutinho, L. C. J. Pereira, R. T. Henriques, M. Almeida
JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH
(2012)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. H. Gouda, W. Gouveia, M. L. Afonso, B. Sljukic, N. A. El Essawy, Ab. A. A. Nassr, D. M. F. Santos
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Filipe B. Magalhaes, Ruth F. V. V. Jaimes, Paola Corio, Walter J. Salcedo
Summary: By manufacturing Au nanocylinder arrays with a monolayer of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), intense and fluctuating Raman lines were observed in surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) measurements, suggesting a dynamic back-action parametric interaction between plasmon mode and vibrational modes. The study indicates that the highly efficient SERS structure promotes the formation and destruction of protuberances smaller than 2 nm on the nanocylinder surface.
OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Silvia Maria Leite Agostinho, Ruth Flavia Vera Villamil Jaimes, Lucas Vairolette, Isis Valenca de Souza Santos
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Manuel Matos, Gregoire Bonfait, Isabel C. Santos, Monica L. Afonso, Rui T. Henriques, Manuel Almeida
Proceedings Paper
Crystallography
Monica L. Afonso, Rafaela A. Silva, Laura C. Pereira, Joana T. Coutinho, Rui R. Freitas, Elsa B. Lopes, Manuel Matos, Rui T. Henriques, Ana Viana, Manuel Almeida
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI C: CURRENT TOPICS IN SOLID STATE PHYSICS, VOL 9, NO 5
(2012)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deyong Zheng, Huihui Jin, Yucong Liao, Pengxia Ji
Summary: In this study, a highly stable and efficient catalyst, fluorine-doped Co3O4 (F-Co3O4), was developed for hydrogen production by water electrolysis. The F-Co3O4 catalyst exhibited a remarkable reduction in overpotential and demonstrated excellent stability for over 100 hours.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziwen Lv, Jintao Wang, Fengyi Wang, Jianqiang Wang, Fuquan Li, Hongtao Chen
Summary: Adding Cu6Sn5 nano particles can effectively inhibit the overgrowth of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces of solder joints in electronic devices, providing a solution to this issue. A new growth mechanism of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces was identified.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Jiawei Chen, Wanru Liao, Fangyang Liu, Min Liu, Liangxing Jiang
Summary: A BiOI/AgI/Ag plasmonic heterostructure photocathode was successfully designed through electrodeposition, ion-exchange, and illumination methods. This photocathode exhibits superior performance in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxiao Liu, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Qinbo Yuan, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, the authors propose a method to accelerate the reaction of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries using a Ni@OC Mott-Schottky heterojunction as a catalyst. The experimental results demonstrate that the charge redistribution at the Ni@OC interface accelerates electron transfer and enhances catalytic activity, leading to improved reaction kinetics and battery performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dayou Ma, Mohammad Rezasefat, Joziel Aparecido da Cruz, Sandro Campos Amico, Marco Giglio, Andrea Manes
Summary: The matrix has a significant effect on the impact resistance of composite materials. Replacing a brittle polymer with a more flexible one can improve impact resistance, but it poses challenges to standard testing methods. This study designs a new fixture for testing the low-velocity impact of soft composites and investigates the effect of the fixture on the mechanical performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingchang Wang, Qihang Yang, Huzhen Li, Ming Wei, Qian Wang, Zhenzhong Hu, Mengmeng Zhen
Summary: Bronze titanium dioxide (TiO2(B)) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity. However, its practical applications are hindered by poor conductivity and limited electrochemical kinetics. In this study, TiO2(B)-carbon nanosheets heterostructures are synthesized to enhance the cycling performance and rate capability of TiO2(B).
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Atul Thakur, Ritesh Verma, Ankush Chauhan, Fayu Wan, Preeti Thakur
Summary: In this study, BaFe12O19 and BaFe12O19: Epoxy (50:50) nanocomposites were synthesized using the co-precipitation method. The structural information and material properties, such as crystallite size and electrical conductivity, were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDX, and TEM techniques.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyu Wu, Xinyan Ma, Yong Yang
Summary: A well-defined CoS2@NC(CS-500) hierarchical binder-free catalyst cathode is constructed through in-situ grown of ZIF-67 on carbon cloth and high-temperature carbonization. The cathode shows excellent reaction kinetics and electrochemical performance, providing inspiration for developing advanced Li-CO2 battery catalysts.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana M. Posokhova, Vladimir A. Morozov, Kirill N. Boldyrev, Dina Deyneko, Erzhena T. Pavlova, Bogdan I. Lazoryak
Summary: This study explores the impact of synthesis method and composition on the structure and luminescence properties of K5Eu1-xHox(MoO4)4 with the palmierite-type matrix. The co-doping of Eu3+ and Ho3+ ions plays a critical role in manipulating charge transfer and luminescence efficiency in the visible and infrared regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Wang, Yeting Tao, Jingsheng Wang, Youtian Tao
Summary: A new electron-transport material iTPyBI-CN is developed through non-catalytic C-N coupling reaction. It exhibits better electroluminescence efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes compared to the commercial material TPBI, due to its twisted geometry and higher energy levels.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhu, Feng Huang, Shuo Li, Yang Zhou
Summary: This article combines XRD analysis and microscopic structural observation to investigate the changes in limestone after high-temperature treatment. It finds that 500 degrees C is the critical temperature for crystalline and spatial arrangement changes in limestone, and the thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and heat storage coefficient gradually decrease after thermal treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haekal Habibie, Fransiska Sri Herwahyu Krismastuti, Abdi Wira Septama, Faiza Maryani, Vivi Fauzia
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructure from zinc recovered from galvanization ash and highlights its potential as a sustainable source of zinc and as an antibacterial agent.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyi Li, Yixin Xing, Wei Gu, Shousi Lu
Summary: In this study, PC@CaP microparticles were fabricated using biomimetic mineralization. The results showed that under environmental stress, PC@CaP exhibited improved stability and antioxidative activity, indicating its potential use in high-added value fields.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Liu, Shunyou Chen
Summary: In this study, TNTs were used as a drug carrier and modified with ZIF-8 and silk fibroin to obtain a new drug loading platform. The results showed that this drug-loaded platform had a good drug release effect in vitro and could promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui Zhu, Wentao Wang, Qing Zhen, Xinning Huang, Shixin Li, Shaochang Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Xiaoxia Liu, Yalong Jiao, Kai Sun, Zhuangzhi Li, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li
Summary: A type of stacking fault is revealed in e-InSe crystal, which is associated with a small stacking-fault energy and shows exceptional plasticity.
