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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fucheng Li, Mingxing Li, Liwei Hu, Jiashu Cao, Chao Wang, Yitao Sun, Weihua Wang, Yanhui Liu
Summary: A discovery of Ta-rich metallic glasses with diamond-like wear properties is reported in this work. The discovered metallic glasses exhibit high hardness, high temperature stability, improved plasticity, and crack resistance. By employing deep indentation loading, the alloys with better plasticity and crack resistance can be efficiently identified. These findings suggest the potential of metallic glasses to substantially reduce friction and wear of metals in tribological applications.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
S. Maharajan, F. Michael Thomas Rex, D. Ravindran, S. Rajakarunakaran
Summary: Plasma spray coating with ceramic carbide is an effective method for improving surface quality. This study investigated the performance of different coatings and used various characterization techniques. The composite coating exhibited high hardness and wear resistance, while the chromium carbide coating showed reduced corrosion current density and higher charge transfer resistance due to passivation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mayur Pole, Maryam Sadeghilaridjani, Jibril Shittu, Chaitanya Mahajan, Nandita Ghodki, Sundeep Mukherjee
Summary: The study investigated the wear behavior and scratch response of electrodeposited Ni-P metallic glasses and systematically studied their properties as a function of composition, showing that Ni80P20 had the lowest wear rate. This research provides insights into the structure-property correlations of electrodeposited metallic glasses and demonstrates the versatility of electrodeposition in tuning the surface properties of amorphous alloys.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Wei Zhang
Summary: Boron carbide-silicon carbide ceramic is a high-performance tribological structural material with in situ formed relief structure, which improves its tribological properties and shows promising potential for various applications.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Zhipeng Liu, Yue Du, Haixia Ma, Jiangshan Li, Xixiang Zhang, Enci Zhu, Chunliang Shi, Zhihua Zhu, Shicheng Zhao
Summary: In this study, boron carbide particles (B4C) were used to enhance the wear resistance of UHMWPE. The wear resistance of UHMWPE was increased by up to 46% with appropriate filler loading of B4C. The mechanism of B4C improving the wear resistance of UHMWPE was explained from the perspective of structure-property relationship, including the formation of entanglement network, increased entanglement of molecular chains, prevention of interphase transition, and load bearing.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mahmut Can Senel, Yusuf Kanca, Mevlut Gurbuz
Summary: The fabrication of boron carbide reinforced aluminum matrix composites with different contents of B4C was studied using powder metallurgy. The composites with 30wt% B4C exhibited the best mechanical and tribological properties, including high density, low porosity, high hardness, low weight loss, and low specific wear rate.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MINERALS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kashif Hussain, Imran Muhammad, Wei Wu, Yu Qie, Tariq Mahmood, Qiang Sun
Summary: Metal atoms can regulate porosity in synthesis and porous structures can be obtained by removing metal atoms. The newly discovered 3D-B6C6 exhibits metallic properties and excellent ductility.
ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Victor Zamora, Francisco J. Martinez-Vazquez, Fernando Guiberteau, Angel L. Ortiz
Summary: Two B4C-SiC composites with different SiC content were successfully prepared by spark-plasma sintering. The composite with 20%Si exhibited a hardness of 28.7 GPa, while the one with 4.28%Si showed an ultrahigh hardness of 35.1 GPa. Both composites demonstrated superior wear resistance compared to the reference B4C monoliths.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Qi Xie, Gaowei Sun, Zhiqiang Fu, Jiajie Kang, Lina Zhu, Dingshun She, Songsheng Lin
Summary: Titanium carbide (TiCx) films were deposited using unbalanced magnetron sputtering equipment in conventional (CMS) and plasma-enhanced (PEMS) mode with varied methane (CH4) flow rates. The microstructure and properties of the films were analyzed using various methods. Increasing the CH4 flow rate resulted in an increase in x value and TiC phase concentration in the PEMS and CMS-deposited films. PEMS-deposited films exhibited a densified microstructure with strong preferred growth, while CMS-deposited films had a loose columnar microstructure with random growth.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Xiulin Ji, Yiping Shan, Cuicui Ji, Hui Wang, Zhanxi Zhao
Summary: The slurry erosion behaviors of Zr BMGs were investigated, showing an increase in volume loss rate with higher impact angles and velocities, indicating their brittle erosion characteristics. Additionally, surface devitrification and element variations were observed during the erosion tests on the BMGs.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dayu Shu, Xiuqing Li, Qingxia Yang
Summary: Adding boron carbide ceramics to a copper base improves the mechanical properties and wear resistance of pure copper. The B4C content affects the hardness, density, conductivity, and wear resistance of the composites. The Cu-15 wt.% B4C composite shows the best performance among the tested materials.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
R. F. L. Mellor, P. Vacek, N. G. Jones, P. A. Midgley, H. J. Stone
Summary: A novel hierarchical microstructure consisting of nanoscale domains of an ordered intermetallic B2 phase enveloped by channels of an orthorhombic phase has been identified in a TiFeAl alloy through TEM analysis. This unique nanostructure provides better strain compatibility by reducing the misfit between the matrix and precipitates in the plane of the lenses compared to precipitates consisting entirely of the B2 phase. The alloy exhibits exceptional Vickers hardness of 590 HV.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Tao Liang, Qing Yu, Ziliang Yin, Songyi Chen, Ye Liu, Yanping Yang, Hongbo Lou, Baolong Shen, Zhidan Zeng, Qiaoshi Zeng
Summary: This study investigates the spatial resolution of nanoindentation mapping on metallic glasses (MGs) using a Berkovich indenter. The results show that a maximum spatial resolution of approximately 200 nm can be achieved with a normalized indentation spacing of 10. These findings are important for the study of heterogeneity in MGs using nanoindentation.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Z. Chen, Y. Xie, A. Datye, J. Thornton, J. Schroers, J. J. Cha, U. D. Schwarz
Summary: Replication of single-crystalline strontium titanate (STO) surfaces through thermoplastic forming with an alloy results in a perfect angstrom-scale replication, while a partially amorphous surface layer is retained even after heating above typical bulk crystallization temperatures. This layer not only helps improve the mechanical and chemical properties of parts, but also provides stability at high temperatures.
MATERIALS TODAY NANO
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Milad Bahamirian, Fardin Alipour, Raouf Behjat Golenji, Leila Nikzad, Mohammad Hasan Barounian, Mansour Razavi
Summary: The study investigated microstructural and mechanical properties of SiC-B4C-10Ni and SiC-B4C-10Ni-5CNT composites fabricated via reactive SPS. Results showed that the addition of CNTs in SiC-B4C-10Ni composite led to higher fracture toughness.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
The Ky Vo, Tra Phuong Trinh, Van Cuong Nguyen, Jinsoo Kim
Summary: In this study, a series of hybrid GrO/MIL-101(Cr) (GrO@MCr) nanocomposites were prepared via hydrothermal synthesis, showing increased adsorption capacities for organic pollutants MO and RB198. The adsorption mechanism was detailedly studied in this research.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Seung Hyun Choi, Kyungmin Im, Sung Jong Yoo, Jinsoo Kim, Min-Sik Park
Summary: A spherical hollow carbon framework decorated with functional heteroatoms is designed and synthesized as a potential anode material for lithium metal batteries, offering enhanced reversibility and capability for metallic Li storage. The atomic-scale decorations of heteroatoms can effectively lower the overpotential for the nucleation and growth of metallic Li inside the hollow carbon framework, improving the cycle performance and rate capability even at high current densities.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Jungyeon Ji, Kyungmin Im, Heeyeon An, Sung Jong Yoo, Yongjin Chung, Jinsoo Kim, Yongchai Kwon
Summary: Hollow cobalt nitrogen-doped carbon (H-CoNC) is proposed as an anodic catalyst for membraneless hydrogen peroxide fuel cells (HPFC) and enzymatic biofuel cells (EBC), demonstrating superior catalytic activity for hydrogen peroxide oxidation reaction (HPOR) due to its porous and hollow-shell structure, along with a large amount of isolated Co atoms and coordinate bonds with Co and nitrogen (Co-N-4). The improved mass transfer to the active site results in enhanced current density at the bioanode and higher maximum power density (MPD) for both EBC and HPFC when using H-CoNC compared to conventionally synthesized catalysts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Quoc Khanh Tran, Manh Linh Le, Hoang Vu Ly, Hee Chul Woo, Jinsoo Kim, Seung-Soo Kim
Summary: The kinetic parameters of biomass pyrolysis from Pitch Pine were studied, showing that the optimal temperature for bio-oil yield was 500 degrees Celsius with a maximum of 65.5%. The bio-oil had a high heating value ranging from 22MJ/kg to 24MJ/kg, and contained useful chemicals such as levoglucosan, furfural, and guaiacol. The pyrolyzed oil from Pitch Pine trees showed promise as a biofuel candidate due to the production of a significant amount of C-5-C-11 (gasoline fraction).
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
The Ky Vo, Van Nhieu Le, Duong Tuan Quang, Jinsoo Kim
Summary: This study developed a facile and scalable synthesis method for CuCl@gamma-Al2O3 composite microspheres for CO storage and separation. By adjusting the CA/boehmite ratio, fine-tuning of mesopores and pore volumes was achieved, leading to improved CO sorption and CO/CO2 selectivity.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Van Nhieu Le, Daekeun Kim, Jinsoo Kim, Mohd Roslee Othman
Summary: Nanoporous UiO-66 spherical beads prepared using PVA binder improved the mechanical strength for toluene capture without affecting crystalline nature and micropore structures. However, the PVA binding reduced the BET surface area and total pore volume, resulting in a slight decrease in toluene adsorption efficacy by limiting toluene exposure to micropores.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Quoc Hao Nguyen, Kyungmin Im, Jinsoo Kim
Summary: In this study, hollow Fe, Co, and nitrogen co-doped carbon catalyst with high surface area and uniformly distributed Fe and Co species was prepared, demonstrating excellent ORR performance, stability, and tolerance to methanol crossover.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Toan Minh Pham, Kyungmin Im, Jinsoo Kim
Summary: This study presented a tungsten-modified titanium dioxide support for platinum catalyst, which showed improved catalytic activity and stability, offering a potential solution to the carbon corrosion issue in proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Sion Oh, Kyungmin Im, Jinsoo Kim
Summary: Developments in fuel cell technology have led to the design of efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalysts, particularly carbon nanotube-encapsulated hollow Co-Fe-NC electrocatalysts, show promising catalytic activity and excellent selectivity for ORR. However, the synthesis of carbon-based metal electrocatalysts with evenly distributed active sites and well-controlled structures remains challenging.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thuan Anh Vo, Yoonmo Koo, Jinsoo Kim, Seung-Soo Kim
Summary: This study characterized non-precious metal catalysts over activated carbon and TiO2-SiO2 supports loaded via incipient wetness impregnation and spray pyrolysis. The research found that activated carbon exhibited better performance in syringol conversion and hydrocarbon selectivity compared to TiO2-SiO2. Additionally, the Ni catalyst showed more effective hydrodeoxygenation performance compared to Fe and NiFe catalysts. The study provides a promising potential for the utilization of non-precious metals and biomass-derived activated carbon in removing oxygen from bio-oil model compounds, contributing to sustainable renewable energy development.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hind Jihad Kadhim Shabbani, Ammar Ali Abd, Tharveen Raj Rajalingam, Jinsoo Kim, Mohd Roslee Othman, Zuchra Helwani
Summary: This study investigates the use of microporous APKS and ZIF-8 adsorbents for capturing carbon dioxide from flue gas surrogate. The lab simulated and experimented with the purity and recovery of N2 and CO2 in the product and waste stream. The results show that factors like adsorbent type, adsorption times, and CO2 concentration influence the N2 purity in the product stream, while CO2 feed compositions, adsorbent type, and pressure swing operation affect the purity and recovery of CO2 in the waste stream.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dieu-Phuong Phan, Toan Minh Pham, Hojin Lee, My Ha Tran, Eun Duck Park, Jinsoo Kim, Eun Yeol Lee
Summary: A series of zeolite-porous metal-organic framework composites with different Pt loadings were synthesized via a two-step approach. The Pt-loaded composites showed improved acidity compared to the parent materials and demonstrated high catalytic performance and stability in the selective hydrodeoxygenation process.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Van Nhieu Le, Van Cuong Nguyen, Huu Trung Nguyen, Hoai Duc Tran, Thach N. Tu, Woo-Sik Kim, Jinsoo Kim
Summary: Bimetallic metal-organic frameworks with two different metal species demonstrate higher effectiveness in CO2 capture and separation performance than their monometallic counterparts. A series of bimetallic MIL-100(Fe, Al) was synthesized by adding Fe and Al metal precursors with various molar ratios. Among the investigated samples, MIL-100(Fe, Al)#2 showed the highest CO2 adsorption capacity of 3.27 mmol g-1 with an IAST-CO2/N2 selectivity of 76.5 at 25 degrees C and 1 bar. This facile synthetic route has the potential to enhance CO2 adsorption performance.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Hind Jihad Kadhim Shabbani, Ammar Ali Abd, Masad Mezher Hasan, Zuchra Helwani, Jinsoo Kim, Mohd Roslee Othman
Summary: The study investigated hydrogen purification from a surrogate gas using spent coffee grounds as a medium. The process was examined under isothermal, adiabatic, and non-adiabatic conditions using Aspen adsorption software. The results showed that spent coffee grounds can effectively purify hydrogen, and a rectangular non-adiabatic plate column can enhance the purification process by improving purity and recovery responses.
GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jaehyung Choi, Kye Sang Yoo, Daekeun Kim, Jinsoo Kim, Mohd Roslee Othman
Summary: This study successfully developed microporous Mo-UiO-66 nanoparticles through a solvothermal procedure, with a requirement of 40% excess Mo content. The resulting octahedron crystals had a size of about 80 nm and a large surface area of 1158 m(2)/g.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Yanchun Xie, Xiaodong Wang, Shenshen Cui, Jiali Hu, Yongcun Wei, Yi Lian, Anwu Xuan, Bin Yu, Erlin Zhang
Summary: In this study, Ti-xFe (x = 3,5,9 wt%) alloys were surface modified by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) to improve their antimicrobial properties and biocompatibility. The results showed that increasing the oxidation voltage greatly enhanced the roughness and hydrophilicity of Ti-xFe-MAO alloys. The Ti-xFe alloys micro-arc oxidized at 250 V and 300 V exhibited improved corrosion resistance and excellent antimicrobial and cytocompatibility properties, making them suitable for orthopedic implant materials.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Yuting Hao, Zuoyan Ye, Lili Wang, Minheng Ye, Hui Dong, Chao Wang, Yunchen Du
Summary: This study focuses on the modification of PEO coatings on Ta-12W alloy using NH4F additive. The results show that ultra-low porosity coatings can be prepared by optimizing the NH4F content. The formation process of specific structures on the coating surface is discussed, and the effects of NH4F concentration and treatment duration on coating characteristics are investigated.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Yuanzhuo Liu, Linjiang Chai, Tao Yang, Chaodan Hu, Chuanmei Wang, Guoqiang Xi
Summary: By employing a pulsed laser, laser cladding was performed on IN718 alloy pre-coated with CrCoNi-TiC/SiC powders and three defect-free coatings were successfully prepared. The addition of TiC and SiC powders generated fine carbides dispersed in the coatings and led to changes in grain and substructure morphologies, resulting in increased hardness and wear resistance.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
M. Ghaemi, A. Lopez-Cazalilla, K. Sarakinos, G. J. Rosaz, C. P. A. Carlos, S. Leith, S. Calatroni, M. Himmerlich, F. Djurabekova
Summary: The use of high-power impulse magnetron sputtering can result in dense and uniform niobium films on all surfaces of superconducting rf cavities, as simulated and investigated in this study.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Jiaheng Du, Xinli Fan, Dongqin Xiao, Wuxiang Wang, Yiran Yin, Zhong Li, Kui He, Yanfei Tan, Jiyuan Yan, Gangli Liu, Ke Duan
Summary: This study investigated the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of magnesium oxide (MgO) coatings on micro-arc oxidized titanium (MAO-Ti) and evaluated their in vitro antibacterial properties and biocompatibility. The results showed that MgO coatings significantly reduced bacterial numbers and biofilm formation, while also demonstrating good cytocompatibility and induction of osteoblast mineralization.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Samiksha Moharana, Yuichi Otsuka, R. Gnanamoorthy
Summary: The addition of titania to HAp coatings improves their wear resistance and reduces damage to titanium implants caused by debris generation. This study evaluates the fretting wear resistance of titania-added HAp suspension plasma spray coating and finds that it exhibits reduced friction coefficient and increased wear resistance.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Li-Ping Wu
Summary: The functional hazenite coating deposited on AZ31 Mg alloy showed improved roughness and hydrophilicity, enhanced biocompatibility, reduced degradation rate, and decreased susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Ning Tian, Delei Xu, Jinfei Wei, Bucheng Li, Junping Zhang
Summary: This study reports the preparation of a superhydrophobic and anti-bacterial fabric for face masks. The fabric exhibits high superhydrophobicity and excellent moisture resistance, enabling functionality effectiveness in cold weather conditions. The fabric also demonstrates remarkable anti-bacterial activity against E. coli, attributed to the synergistic effect of superhydrophobicity and embedded ZnO nanoparticles. This superhydrophobic anti-bacterial fabric holds great potential for various practical applications in personal protective equipment, healthcare, and disease prevention.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Katharina Beck, Anke S. Ulrich, Andreas K. Czerny, Emma M. H. White, Martin Heilmaier, Mathias C. Galetz
Summary: Refractory metal based alloys have great potential as structural materials for high-temperature applications due to their high melting points. However, they are prone to catastrophic oxidation at around 700 degrees C. This study investigated the effect of aluminium diffusion coatings on the oxidation resistance of pure molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, and tungsten. The results showed that the aluminization improved the oxidation behavior and decreased the oxide growth rate for molybdenum and tantalum.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Wenwen Shuai, Haijun Dou, Zhichen Guan, Wei Qian, Zhibao Li, Yinqun Hua, Jie Cai
Summary: This study synthesized (Y1-xLax)3Al5O12 (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3) materials by doping lanthanum ions, and found that the doped materials exhibited improved mechanical properties and thermal expansion coefficient, as well as enhanced resistance to CMAS corrosion. These materials have potential applications.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Xianglei Liu, Jiahui Ding, Wanbo Hou, Xinhao Shi, Tao Feng, Xiangyuan Meng, Shifeng Wen, Mingde Tong, Zhufeng Yue
Summary: A composite coating was developed to improve the adhesion, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, which exhibited significant enhancements in these properties.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Hongxuan Xing, Jidong Li, Xianwei Hu, Liang Tian, Renyun Zhang, Yiyong Wang
Summary: By depositing a Cu/Co-Mo corrosion-resistant plating layer on the surface of 6061 Al alloy, the bonding strength between the alloy and the plating layer can be improved and the corrosion resistance can be enhanced. The composite coating forms an obvious three-layer structure with Co-Mo coating exhibiting amorphous characteristics and Co3Mo phase composition. The composite coating improves the corrosion resistance and hardness of the substrate, effectively protecting the 6061 Al alloy.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Fan Yang, Debin Wang, Tianrun Li, Baijun Yang, Suode Zhang, Jianqiang Wang
Summary: The impact-corrosion behavior of monolayer and hierarchical Fe-based amorphous coatings fabricated by HVAF was investigated in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The monolayer coating exhibits corrosion failure with increased impact energy, while the hierarchical coating shows improved resistance. However, at high impact energies, both coatings experience corrosion degradation.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Shoaib Ahmad, Muddasir Nawaz, Solaiman Mohammad, R. A. Shakoor, Ramazan Kahraman, Talal Mohammed Al Tahtamouni
Summary: This research presents a novel self-healing anti-corrosion composite coating that demonstrates higher inhibition efficiency and self-healing effect, providing protection for metallic structures against corrosive environments.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Hui-Wen Peng, Chun-Hway Hsueh
Summary: A series of (CoCrNi)100-x-ySixNdy medium entropy alloy films with manipulated metalloid element, Si, and rare earth element, Nd, were synthesized using magnetron three-target co-sputtering. The films showed different structures and mechanical properties with varying Si and Nd contents. The optimized mechanical properties were observed in the film with Si0.61Nd5.14, attributed to precipitation strengthening and grain refinement.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
