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Materials Science, Ceramics
P. Nandi, D. Dutta, B. Sanyal, Richa Mishra, M. Goswami, A. K. Arya
Summary: Lead silicate glasses were prepared and optimized for radiation shielding applications. The glasses showed good shielding properties and retained their transparency after exposure to gamma radiation. Addition of Ceria decreased radiation induced absorption and annealing at 300 degrees C helped to recover transparency. Raman spectra analysis provided structural information and showed changes in the glass composition after irradiation.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Lais D. Silva, Fernanda C. Puosso, Viviane O. Soares, Oscar Peitl Filho, Simone do R. F. Sabino, Francisco C. Serbena, Murilo C. Crovace, Edgar D. Zanotto
Summary: Bioactive glasses and glass-ceramics show effective bone tissue regeneration, with this study focusing on a rarely studied bioactive glass composition (45S5-K) with improved mechanical properties. The sintered glass-ceramic exhibited good fracture strength, low elastic modulus, and high bioactivity, offering potential for bone regeneration applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Crystallography
Patricia Ponce-Pena, Maria Azucena Gonzalez-Lozano, Miguel Angel Escobedo-Bretado, Diola Marina Nunez-Ramirez, Alicia Rodriguez-Pulido, Zoe V. Quinones Jurado, Martha Poisot, Belkis Sulbaran-Rangel
Summary: The objective of this study was to obtain glass-ceramics with a composition of barium, lead, and potassium titanate phases for use as semiconductors. The glass-ceramic technique was used to control crystal growth and obtain a fine-grained microstructure. The results suggest that crystallized glasses may have application in photocatalysis.
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Microbiology
Kaixuan Ma, Yu Wang, Xinyu Yang, Cen Wang, Yeqing Han, Xinduo Huang, Peifeng Guo, Jing Du, Yue Chen, Jiao Pan
Summary: This study systematically investigated the composition and spatial distribution of airborne microorganisms at the conservation site of the Nanhai No. 1 Ancient Shipwreck. Different microbial communities were found in each period, with Acinetobacter as the dominant bacterial genus and Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Cerrena as the dominant fungal genera. These dominant strains have the potential to harm the ship. The findings of this study can be used as a reference for future ship conservation efforts.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Optics
Aljawhara H. Almuqrin, Ashok Kumar, J. F. M. Jecong, Nuha Al-Harbi, E. Hannachi, M. I. Sayyed
Summary: In this study, a Li2O-K2O-B2O3-PbO glass system was synthesized using the melt quenching technique, with indirect bandgap energies obtained from UV-visible spectra. It was confirmed that with an increase in PbO concentration, the indirect bandgap energies increase, while the refractive index and optical dielectric constant decrease. Additionally, the reflection loss and optical transmission coefficient of the glasses show an opposite trend with PbO content.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
A. A. Lipovskii, V. G. Melehin, A. Redkov, I. Reshetov, D. K. Tagantsev
Summary: The crystallization of potassium-titanosilicate glass under thermal poling was studied using Raman technique and X-ray diffractometry, showing the formation of anatase, a crystalline phase of titanium dioxide, in the subsurface layer under the anode. It transforms into rutile during heat treatment. The crystallization occurs at around 460 degrees C, below the glass transition temperature and below the crystallization temperature of binary glasses and films of similar composition. The mechanism of the formation of the crystalline phase is discussed in the study.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Chenxin Tian, Yihang Zhou, Kai Wang, Jian Sun, Yong Cui, Dongbo Hu
Summary: Glass beads from the Nanhai I shipwreck provide valuable insights into Chinese maritime trades during the twelfth-thirteenth century, with unique colors, materials, and lead isotope ratios indicating a connection to Fujian Province, China and Southeast Asia. These beads may represent the first evidence of lead tin yellow type II in Chinese glassmaking and were possibly made specifically for overseas markets.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Peng, Yongping Pu, Xinyi Du, Jiamin Ji, Pan Gao, Lei Zhang, Zixiong Sun
Summary: The crystallization kinetics of (Na2O, K2O)-Nb2O5-SiO2 glass-ceramics were systematically studied, showing a mechanism of volume crystallization with a growth index larger than 3. Addition of Bi2O3 led to an increase in grain size and enhanced ferroelectricity in the samples.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Mrinmoy Garai, Chandra K. Singh, Sanjib K. Rout
Summary: This study investigates the effects of substituting K+ ion with Ca2+ or Sr2+ ion in K2O-SiO2-MgO-Al2O3-B2O3-MgF2-Li2O-AlPO4 glass, revealing that the presence of CaO or SrO decreases the density of the glass. Transparent glass monoliths and opaque glass-ceramics were obtained, with the predominant crystalline phase in the glass-ceramics identified as fluorophlogopite mica. The addition of CaO and SrO transformed the morphology of the mica crystals from plate-like to nanocrystalline with droplet-like spherical shapes.
SOLID STATE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Justyna Kuczek, Magdalena Szumera, Dorota Rutkowska-Zbik, Mariusz Gackowski, Justyna Sulowska
Summary: This study focused on the preparation and characterization of multicomponent cobalt phosphate-silicate glasses and the investigation of the influence of cobalt ions on the glass structure. The induced crystallization experiment revealed that the crystallization temperature was correlated with the formed crystalline phases. Data related to different parameters were obtained through techniques such as infrared spectroscopy. This research is of significance for further exploration of cobalt phosphate-silicate glasses and the understanding of the phosphate glass family.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
M. Tavoosi
Summary: The present study investigates the crystallization process of the PbFe12O19 phase in the PbO-SiO2-B2O3-Fe2O3 system. Different compositions of samples were melted and quenched, followed by annealing in the temperature range of 300 to 700 degrees C. The results show that only the 30PbO-30SiO2-15B2O3-25Fe2O3 system forms a fully glassy structure, while other compositions consist of Fe2O3, Fe3O4, and amorphous phases. The glassy phase in the 30PbO-30SiO2-15B2O3-25Fe2O3 system undergoes one-stage crystallization with an activation energy of approximately 520 kJ/mol. The highest coercivity value of about 1450 Oe is achieved in the annealed sample at 700 degrees C for 5 h.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xinyi Du, Yongping Pu, Xin Li, Xin Peng, Zixiong Sun, Jinbo Zhang, Jiamin Ji, Run Li, Qianwen Zhang, Min Chen
Summary: Glass-ceramics with added sodium ions showed improved energy storage performance and increased permittivity. This study achieved high breakdown strength and high energy storage efficiency in the potassium sodium niobate silicate glass-ceramics.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Qian Ren, Chenxing Liu, Taoyong Liu, Qian Zhang, Yanzhi Zhang, Yun Ouyang, Anxian Lu
Summary: The addition of ZrO2 and TiO2 to mica glass-ceramics based on the SiO2-MgO-MgF2-K2O system has a significant impact on their properties. These additives effectively increase the viscosity and crystallization temperatures of the glass, thus affecting the electrical properties of the glass-ceramics.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sinan Daloglu, Nurullah Copoglu, Oguz Karaahmet, Bugra Cicek
Summary: Biofouling is the accumulation of organisms on artificial surfaces, which presents challenges in terms of energy efficiency and fuel consumption in industrial processes. This study evaluates the performance of a TiO2-based borosilicate glass-ceramic coating system in preventing barnacle settlement. The results show that the coating is resistant to biofilm formation and microbially induced corrosion.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Optics
Fatemah Farraj Al-Harbi, Nimitha S. Prabhu, M. I. Sayyed, Aljawhara H. Almuqrin, Ashok Kumar, Sudha D. Kamath
Summary: This study analyzed the radiation shielding properties of a glass system containing different HMOs, finding that the glass containing Bi2O3 was more effective for radiation shielding. The structure and vibrational information of the synthesized glasses were studied using techniques like XRD and FTIR.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yihang Zhou, Yijie Hu, Yuan Tao, Jian Sun, Yong Cui, Kai Wang, Dongbo Hu
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yihang Zhou, Kai Wang, Yuewen Jin, Jian Sun, Yong Cui, Dongbo Hu
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yue Wang, Yihang Zhou, Zhefeng Yang, Jianfeng Cui
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yihang Zhou, Kai Wang, Dongbo Hu
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Archaeology
Shengyu Liu, Mi Shi, Yihang Zhou, Ruixuan Li, Zhenda Xie, Dongbo Hu, Meiqin Zhang, Gang Hu
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yihang Zhou, Kai Wang, Dongbo Hu
Summary: A novel functionalization method for initiator immobilization in water or water/ethanol solution and an improved thermo-initiated ARGET ATRP system were proposed to achieve dimensional stability of waterlogged archaeological wood (WAW). The described approach demonstrated satisfying uniformity and dimensional stability, providing potential reference for material designs and applications in other lignocellulosic materials.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Yihang Zhou, Kai Wang, Jian Sun, Yong Cui, Dongbo Hu
Summary: The sealing materials of the Nanhai I shipwreck, including gap filler with jute fibers and surface coating without oakum, were analyzed to reveal a layered structure in the surface coating with varying compositions of Tung oil. The innermost layer of the surface coating may have been altered by organic acids from wood deterioration, resulting in a loose structure and grey color. The different formula of composite layers in the sealing materials suggests a balance between cost and performance.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Chenxin Tian, Yihang Zhou, Kai Wang, Jian Sun, Yong Cui, Dongbo Hu
Summary: Glass beads from the Nanhai I shipwreck provide valuable insights into Chinese maritime trades during the twelfth-thirteenth century, with unique colors, materials, and lead isotope ratios indicating a connection to Fujian Province, China and Southeast Asia. These beads may represent the first evidence of lead tin yellow type II in Chinese glassmaking and were possibly made specifically for overseas markets.
Article
Forestry
Yihang Zhou, Kai Wang, Dongbo Hu
Summary: Recent studies have found that surface-initiated ARGET ATRP is effective in maintaining the dimensions of waterlogged archaeological wood. The polymer distribution behaviors in the wood are closely related to the propagation rate of polymerization, and expansion stress generated during the process may help counteract shrinkage stress, contributing to the wood's anti-shrinkage property.
WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Kai Wang, Chongwen Liu, Yihang Zhou, Dongbo Hu
Summary: This paper investigates the pH-dependent warping behaviors of ancient lacquer films from the Western Han Dynasty tomb in Taiyuan City, China, and discusses their mechanism. Surface analytical techniques reveal that the outer layer of the lacquer film is more oxidized and contains more carboxylates than the inner layer. The shrinkage and swelling of the film can be controlled by the type of cations in the carboxylates, leading to warping. This research provides important insights for pH control and conservation of ancient lacquerware.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yihang Zhou, Kai Wang, Xueqi Chen, Dongbo Hu
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yihang Zhou, Kai Wang, Dongbo Hu, Li Guan, Hao Wu