Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Calvin Eldona, Naufal Hanif Hawari, Faiq Haidar Hamid, Wibke Dempwolf, Ferry Iskandar, Erwin Peiner, Hutomo Suryo Wasisto, Afriyanti Sumboja
Summary: In this study, a dense 1D polyaniline/silicon nanowire forest electrode is fabricated through facile metal-assisted chemical etching and in-situ polymerization of aniline. This hybrid electrode shows high cycling performance and stable capacity at various charge-discharge rates due to the reduction in solid electrolyte interface resistance and the increased conductivity.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Julian A. Michaels, Lukas Janavicius, Xihang Wu, Clarence Chan, Hsieh-Chih Huang, Shunya Namiki, Munho Kim, Dane Sievers, Xiuling Li
Summary: This paper presents a plasma-free, open-circuit, photo-induced metal-assisted chemical etch method for fabricating micro and nanoscale features on Silicon carbide without causing high energy ion-related surface damage. The comprehensive exploration of parameter space demonstrates the controllability and versatility of this technique in producing ordered arrays of micro and nanoscale SiC structures with porous or solid sidewalls, while elucidating the etching mechanism.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Amin Farhadi, Theresa Bartschmid, Gilles R. Bourret
Summary: In this study, thermal dewetting was used to structure gold-based catalytic etching masks for metal-assisted chemical etching (MACE). The approach involved low-temperature dewetting of metal films to generate metal holey meshes with tunable morphologies. Combined with MACE, dewetting-assisted patterning provided a simple route to synthesize Si nanotubes, Si nanowalls, and Si nanowires with defined dimensions and optical properties.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bingxin Zhou, Ivan Stosevski, Arman Bonakdarpour, David P. Wilkinson
Summary: This study investigates the effects of salt concentration and solvents on the lithium corrosion behavior in anode-free lithium metal batteries (AFLMBs). The results show that increasing salt concentration suppresses chemical corrosion but exacerbates galvanic corrosion. The key to effectively suppressing both types of corrosion lies in promoting the coordination of less-soluble particles and polymers within the solid-electrolyte interface (SEI).
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jeong-Sik Jo, Jihoon Choi, Seung-Hoon Lee, Changhoon Song, Heeso Noh, Jae-Won Jang
Summary: The mass fabrication of 3D silicon microstructures with a 100 nm resolution is achieved using scanning probe lithography combined with metal-assisted chemical etching. Various protruding and recessed silicon structures are obtained via different lithography methods, demonstrating applications in nanoimprinting and PDMS stamps. Mass production of arbitrarily shaped silicon microparticles at submicrometer resolution is developed using silicon-on-insulator substrates, with applications in optical microresonators, surface-enhanced Raman scattering templates, and smart microparticles for fluorescence signal coding.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
G. Y. Zhu, Y. Y. Li, G. A. Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the corrosion behavior of X65 carbon steel in CO2-saturated NaCl solution, and found the interaction between crevice and galvanic effects.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chen-Hsiang Ling, Chun-Yi Chou, Tsai-Fu Chung, Jing-Jong Shyue, Jer-Ren Yang, Miin-Jang Chen
Summary: Layer-by-layer conformal atomic layer etching (cALE) technique achieves precise etching of Ge with self-limiting and self-stop processes, showing linear dependence of etching depth on cALE cycles, accurate etching rate, and low surface roughness without damaging the Ge surface.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amina Sriba, Jean-Bernard Vogt
Summary: This study examines the effect of the chemical composition of filler metals on the corrosion resistance of welded joints using GTAW process. The redistribution of chemical elements during welding operation creates variations in microscopic structure, with distinct microstructural zones identified. Results show that base metal acts as the anodic region in the welded joint, while fusion zones act as the cathodic part protected from corrosion. Corrosion tests revealed that 316L/ER308LN welded joint has better resistance to pitting corrosion, though it is less resistant to corrosion by dissolution compared to 316L/ER316LN welded joint.
METALS AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yonghui Xie, Wenrui Zheng, Juan Ao, Yeqing Shao, Xing Huang, Hong Li, Shuying Cheng, Xinghui Wang
Summary: A unique Ni-doped CoSe2 nanoparticle decorated bilayer carbon (Ni-CoSe2/BC) structure is synthesized for both the sulfur cathode and lithium anode, which effectively inhibits the shuttle effect and induces dendrite-free lithium deposition. The Ni-CoSe2/BC material shows high discharge capacity and long cycle life, providing insights for the practical application of lithium-sulfur batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sabrina Naama, Toufik Hadjersi, Amina Larabi, Ghania Nezzal
Summary: In this study, vertical and single crystalline silicon nanowires were successfully prepared using a one-step metal-assisted chemical etching method. The effects of silicon substrate resistivity and concentrations of NH4HF2 and AgNO3 on the etching process were examined, with a focus on the morphology and wettability changes of the etched layers. It was found that the morphology of the silicon nanowires was strongly influenced by the etching parameters, leading to a shift in wettability from superhydrophilic to hydrophobic.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Joshua Owen, Francois Ropital, Gaurav R. Joshi, Jean Kittel, Richard Barker
Summary: This study evaluates galvanic corrosion induced by FeCO3 and Fe3C layers on carbon steel surfaces when coupled to bare carbon steel. The study finds that the Fe3C-filmed carbon steel acts as the net cathode, significantly enhancing corrosion rates of bare steel. Galvanic currents induced by FeCO3-filmed steel are much lower, with FeCO3 being removed from the surface as Fe3C is revealed on bare steel.
Article
Physics, Applied
Peizhi Wang, Fengzhou Fang
Summary: Atomic layer etching (ALE) is an important technique for manufacturing nanostructures in next-generation nanoelectronics. However, current plasma ALE methods cause damage to structures and substrates. Introducing a laser source can reduce ion energy and minimize surface damage.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Yang, Wenqiang Xu, Shouzhen He, Erlin Zhang, Xinxin Zhang, Tao Zhang, Gaowu Qin
Summary: The influence of trace Si on the microstructure and corrosion behavior of as-cast Mg-0.4Mn-xSi alloys has been studied. It was found that the presence of trace Si leads to the formation of MnSi, Mn5Si3, and Mn3Si phases, thereby significantly increasing the corrosion rate of the alloys. During corrosion, rod-like MnxSiy precipitates exhibit stronger cathodic activation behavior compared to block-like precipitates.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Kurt W. Kolasinski
Summary: The electroless etching of semiconductors has become an advanced microfabrication process with the addition of structured metal catalysts. This technique allows for the precise patterning of wafer substrates and the production of nanoparticles, leading to the creation of porous structures and nanostructured powders. Metal-assisted catalytic etching can be controlled to produce various pore structures in substrates and nanowires with different core compositions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jan Frederik Dohmann, Fabian Horsthemke, Verena Kuepers, Sophia Bloch, Yves Preibisch, Aleksei Kolesnikov, Martin Kolek, Marian Cristian Stan, Martin Winter, Peter Bieker
Summary: Rechargeable lithium metal-anode-based batteries face challenges in safety and performance, with ionic liquid-based electrolytes considered for improved safety but facing limitations. This study identifies galvanic corrosion as a contributing factor to battery deterioration, highlighting the need for more sophisticated electrode designs and electrolyte formulations.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Fuqiang Zhang, Ruinan Sun, Ya Hu, Kui-Qing Peng
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2016)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ruinan Sun, Haoxin Fu, Jiang Wang, Yachun Wang, Xingchen Du, Haichuan Zhao, Chenliang Huo, Kuiqing Peng
JOURNAL OF NANOMATERIALS
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiang Wang, Ya Hu, Haichuan Zhao, Haoxin Fu, Yachun Wang, Chenliang Huo, Kui-Qing Peng
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fu-Qiang Zhang, Ya Hu, Rui-Nan Sun, Haoxin Fu, Kui-Qing Peng
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xudong Guo, Songhao Li, Zecheng Lei, Ri Liu, Li Li, Lu Wang, Litong Dong, Kuiqing Peng, Zuobin Wang
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI-RAPID RESEARCH LETTERS
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chenliang Huo, Jiang Wang, Haoxin Fu, Xianlun Li, Yi Yang, Hui Wang, Abdul Mateen, Ghulam Farid, Kui-Qing Peng
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaomin Wu, Li Li, Lu Wang, Zecheng Lei, Fan Yang, Ri Liu, Ying Wang, Kuiqing Peng, Zuobin Wang
Summary: This paper introduces a method of fabricating silicon nanoscale topographies by combining laser interference lithography with metal assisted chemical etching, and investigates the behaviors and pseudopodia of cells on these topologies. The findings suggest that cells have different spreading manners and cell areas on silicon nanopillar arrays and silicon nanohole arrays. The hybrid nanopillar/nanohole arrays have an effect on cells' behavior and pseudopodia.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ya Hu, Chensheng Jin, Ying Liu, Xiaoyu Yang, Zhiyuan Liao, Baoguo Zhang, Yilai Zhou, Ao Chen, Lin Wu, Jing Liu, Kuiqing Peng
Summary: This paper investigates the dissolution and re-deposition behavior of metal nanoparticles during the MACE process, showing different behaviors of Ag and Au nanoparticles in the corrosive solution. The study provides new insights for improving the etching accuracy and stability of MACE technology.
ECS JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ghulam Farid, Yi Yang, Abdul Mateen, Chenliang Huo, Hui Wang, Kui-Qing Peng
Summary: This study reveals the relationship between the oxidative dissolution of silver in hot water and the crack formation in metal-assisted etched silicon nanowire arrays. A general strategy for rapidly generating cracked silicon nanowire array membranes is proposed. The rapid metal dissolution by wet metal etchants shortens the soaking process to 1 minute or less.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abdul Mateen, Ghulam Farid, Kui-Qing Peng
Summary: This study systematically analyzed the influence of temperature on the fabrication of zigzag silicon nanowires using metal-assisted chemical etching. The results showed that zigzag-shaped silicon nanowires can be fabricated at low temperatures in the presence of glycerol, while straight silicon nanowires are obtained at higher temperatures.
ECS JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abdul Mateen, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Shaukat Khan, Adil Saleem, Muhammad K. Majeed, Abdul Jabbar Khan, Muhammad Faizan Tahir, Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmad, Mohammed A. Assiri, Kui-Qing Peng
Summary: This study synthesizes metal-organic framework derived cobalt oxide nanosheets and demonstrates their excellent electrochemical performance for high-performance supercapacitors. The nanosheets are shown to be a promising electrode material with high surface area and stable cycling performance. Additionally, the nanosheets are successfully utilized in a flexible supercapacitor, exhibiting outstanding flexibility and electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Abdul Mateen, Mohd Zahid Ansari, Iftikhar Hussain, Sayed M. Eldin, Munirah D. Albaqami, Aboud Ahmed A. Bahajjaj, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Kui-Qing Peng
Summary: Zn-ion supercapacitors (ZISCs) have potential for energy storage applications due to their natural resources, eco-friendly nature, and safety. However, improvement in cathode materials is needed. This study assembles ZISC using zinc metal anode and MXene-A cathode, which shows high capacitance retention, Coulombic efficiency, and energy density.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fuqiang Zhang, Haoxin Fu, Kui-Qing Peng
Summary: The paper introduces a simple surface patterning method on a silicon wafer surface, which forms regular silicon microstructures through electrochemical reactions. This cost-effective method could be used for fabricating micro and nanoscale devices.
Retraction
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiang Wang, Haoxin Fu, Chenliang Huo, Haichuan Zhao, Kui-Qing Peng
ECS JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhichao Shang, Xiaoping Cai, Farshid Pahlevani, Yan Zheng, Akbar Hojjati-Najafabadi, Xinran Gao, Baojing Zhang, Peizhong Feng
Summary: High porosity Co-Al-Fe intermetallics with 3D-microstructures were successfully synthesized in one step via a thermal explosion reaction. The link between pore structure and permeability was investigated using 3D-XRM technology. The corrosion resistance of the samples with different Fe contents was studied at 900 degrees C under an oxygen/sulphur atmosphere for up to 120 h. The results showed that the samples maintained stable pore structure and intact internal matrices, attributed to the formation of a thin protective layer on the surface. In addition, inward diffusion of S resulted in the formation of FeS nodules.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lian Ma, Hain Yang, Daquan Zhang, Wei Wu
Summary: In this study, an environmentally friendly volatile corrosion inhibitor, lysine salts (LA), was prepared between graphene oxide (GO) layers using an in situ intercalation technique. The corrosion inhibition effect of LA was evaluated, and it was found that LA-GO2 achieved a 99.3% corrosion inhibition efficiency after composition optimization. The inhibition of the electrochemical anodic process on the surface of mild steel was the main reason for the high corrosion inhibition efficiency of LA-GO2. The properties of the surface film on the corroded steel were also characterized in detail to understand the corrosion inhibition mechanism of LA-GO2.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Running Wang, Jiaping Zhang, Bing Liu, Jie Fei, Qiangang Fu
Summary: By introducing a tailored SiC-C interphase, the carbon fiber can be effectively protected, improving the mechanical and ablation properties of leading edge shaped C/C-ZrC-SiC composites.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zihua Wang, Chijia Wang, Ruitao Wang, Jiapeng Deng, Kun Zhang, Yanji Zhu, Huaiyuan Wang
Summary: A robust anti-corrosive coating has been developed using functional fly ash, which demonstrates excellent corrosion resistance and improved mechanical properties. The coating achieves these enhancements through molecular cross-linking design and surface augmentation techniques, resulting in a significantly improved impedance modulus compared to pure polyurea coatings.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haofei Sun, Meifeng Li, Hao Zhang, Jing Liu
Summary: The oxidation behavior of FeCrNi medium entropy alloy was investigated through experimental observations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The study found that at 900 degrees C, the alloy forms a desirable and continuous oxide layer, while at 1000 degrees C, the oxide layer becomes discontinuous with penetration of oxide. These observations highlight the significant role of phase structure in promoting the formation of protective oxide scales and influencing oxidation resistance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yang Li, Ke Ma, Jingjun Xu, Jingjing Li, Yueming Li, Yi Zhang, Jun Zuo, Meishuan Li
Summary: Cr2AlC diffusion barrier effectively blocks the diffusion of Ti, enhancing the stability and spalling resistance of the Al2O3 scales between NiCrAlY coating and TiAl alloy.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Weiyi Wang, Qinglin Pan, Xiangdong Wang, Bing Liu
Summary: By adding Ce, Sc, Y and Zr elements to Al-Mg-Si alloy, the microstructure of the alloy can be regulated, and the corrosion and heat resistance of the materials can be improved.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andrea Cristoforetti, Javier Izquierdo, Ricardo M. Souto, Flavio Deflorian, Michele Fedel, Stefano Rossi
Summary: This study presents a new approach to studying the mechanism of filiform corrosion in organic coated steel using the scanning vibrating electrode technique (SVET) and micropotentiometry (potentiometric SECM). The electrochemical activity under the coating was evaluated by mapping the ionic current densities coming from artificial defects made in specific locations of the filament. Antimony tips were also used to investigate the pH changes associated with different corrosion reactions at the metal-paint interface. Local pH levels along the filament in the anodic and cathodic regions were determined.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yang Gao, Dayun Sun, Zhu Liu, Shuo Cong, Rui Tang, Yanping Huang, Lefu Zhang, Xianglong Guo
Summary: The corrosion characteristics of a novel alumina-forming austenitic steel in high-pressure high-temperature water environment were studied. The addition of aluminum has a negative effect on the continuity of the alumina scale.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Negin Madelat, Benny Wouters, Peter Visser, Zahra Jiryaeisharahi, Kristof Marcoen, Shoshan T. Abrahami, Annick Hubin, Herman Terryn, Tom Hauffman
Summary: This work explores the correlation between electrolyte transport properties and the variation of pigment volume concentration (PVC) in organic coatings. An odd random phase electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (ORP-EIS) approach is used to analyze the diffusion of ions independent from water uptake. The results show that a higher PVC leads to a more homogeneous coating structure, resulting in faster diffusion of ions and enhanced water uptake.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eloa Lopes Maia, Serguei Gavrilov, Valentyn Tsisar, Kitty Baert, Iris De Graeve
Summary: The effect of pre-oxidation in air at 300-500°C on the initiation and development of liquid metal corrosion attack on 316L austenitic steel in static lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) has been investigated. It was found that pre-formed oxide films can protect the surface against dissolution, while high temperature pre-oxidation leads to localized corrosion.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baozhuang Sun, Qiuyu Wang, Yue Pan, Zhiyong Liu, Cuiwei Du, Xiaogang Li
Summary: In this study, a non-steady electrochemical model was established to investigate stress corrosion cracking (SCC). The model was verified using 304 SS with various microstructures, confirming its effectiveness in assessing SCC susceptibility.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xingyu Xiao, Xinhua Liu, Zhilei Wang, Xuexu Xu, Mingying Chen, Jianxin Xie
Summary: The corrosion behavior and mechanisms of Cu-10Ni-X (Al, Fe, Mn, Cr, Sn, Ti, Zn) alloys in a 3.5% NaCl solution were systematically investigated. Both computational and experimental results revealed that except Ti, other elements could enhance the corrosion resistance of Cu2O passivation film.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gen Zhang, Yan-Ping Huang, E. Jiang, Wei -Wei Liu, Hong Yang, Jing Xiong, Yong-Fu Zhao
Summary: The addition of aluminum has a significant influence on the intermetallic compounds in AFA alloys, particularly increasing the content of B2-NiAl phase. In the SCO2 environment, the oxide scales formed on AFA alloys with aluminum were thinner than on ASS without aluminum, and the structure of the oxide scales changed to a double-layer structure.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuxuan He, Guozheng Xiao, Chao Wang, Xuefeng Lu, Liuyuan Li, Shiying Liu, Yusheng Wu, Zhanjie Wang
Summary: The relationship between configurational entropy and lattice distortion in novel rare earth monosilicates was investigated, and the effect of configurational entropy on their properties was studied. The results showed that lattice distortion increased with the increase of configurational entropy, but a highly symmetrical crystal structure was formed when the configurational entropy was large enough, inhibiting the lattice distortion.