Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qianqian Jin, Xiaohong Shao, Shijian Zheng, Yangtao Zhou, Bo Zhang, Xiuliang Ma
Summary: Understanding the interface structure between strengthening precipitates and matrix in alloys at the atomic level is crucial for tailoring the mechanical properties. High-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy was used to study the semi-coherent interfaces in Mg-Zn-Y alloys, revealing unique features such as Shockley partial dislocations and dissociated structures. The interaction between dislocation arrays and solute atoms plays a key role in the stability and morphology of these interfaces, influencing the lateral growth of LPSO phases in Mg alloys.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Yujin Nie, Jianwei Dai, Xuan Li, Xiaobo Zhang
Summary: Corrosion is a major drawback for the wide applications of Mg alloys, with attention being drawn to the corrosion behaviors of alloys with stacking fault or long period stacking ordered structures. However, the corrosion mechanisms of these alloys remain unclear, calling for further research and improvement.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Saleh Geshani, Parastoo Mahmoud Kalayeh, Amir Hossein Asadi, Hamed Mirzadeh, Mehdi Malekan, Massoud Emamy
Summary: Due to their excellent mechanical properties, magnesium alloys with long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) structures have gained significant attention. This overview article reviews the atomic structures, formation mechanisms, transformations, and morphology of LPSO phases in various Mg-based systems, as well as the effects of thermomechanical processing and severe plastic deformation techniques on the grain refinement and dispersion of LPSO phases. Furthermore, the application of friction stir processing and friction stir welding for LPSO-containing Mg alloys in terms of microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and strengthening mechanisms is critically discussed. Future suggestions include studying the kinetics of LPSO phase formation, exploring emerging processing technologies, evaluating processing parameters, characterizing recrystallization mechanisms, and investigating superplasticity during hot deformation of LPSO-containing Mg alloys.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Zhang, Shuaijie Zhang, Kangxin Ouyang, Yihuan Zhou, H. Huang, Pian Xu
Summary: The microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-Er-Cu, Mg-Er-Ni, and Mg-Er-Zn alloys prepared by conventional ingot metallurgy have been studied. The 18R long period stacking ordered (LPSO) phases in all three alloys solidify directly from the melt. Differences exist in the tensile strength and ductility among the three alloys.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ning Su, Qingchen Deng, Yujuan Wu, Liming Peng, Kun Yang, Qiang Chen
Summary: This paper investigates the dissolution, refinement, and re-precipitation of LPSO structure/SFs in an Mg-Gd-Zn-Mn alloy through hot extrusion. The results suggest that refinement is dominated by the misalignment and re-dissolution mechanisms, with dislocation slips and rapid solute atom diffusion playing key roles. The evolution model of LPSO structure/SFs during continuous dynamic recrystallization is proposed based on the findings.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amir Hossein Asadi, Parastoo Mahmoud Kalayeh, Hamed Mirzadeh, Mehdi Malekan, Massoud Emamy
Summary: In this study, the microstructures, mechanical properties during tensile deformation, and precipitation kinetics of Mg95.5Y3Zn1.5 and Mg95.5Y3Ni1.5 magnesium alloys were compared. The investigation revealed that the peak aging treatment led to the formation of lamellar 14H-LPSO phase in Mg95.5Y3Zn1.5 alloy and bMODIFIER LETTER PRIME-Mg7Y particles in Mg95.5Y3Ni1.5 alloy, resulting in improved ultimate tensile strength and total elongation. The analysis of formation kinetics indicated that the activation energy for phase transformation was different for the two alloys.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Tian, Ge Yang, Zehua Lei, Jiehua Huang, Zhiwen Zhang, Jianhui Xie
Summary: The microstructure, biocorrosion resistance, and osteogenesis performances of as-cast Mg-Zn-Y-Mn alloys with different volume fraction of long period stacking ordered (LPSO) structure were investigated. 18R-LPSO phase can be formed in the alloys, and its volume fraction increases with the elevating Zn and Y content. The corrosion mechanism of the three alloys is dominated by the micro-galvanic effect between cathodic LPSO and anodic α-Mg, resulting in the accelerating corrosion rate with the increasing volume fraction of LPSO phase.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Yang, Shuhui Lv, Zixiang Yan, Xiru Hua, Xin Qiu, Jian Meng
Summary: This study reveals strong ductility asymmetry in extruded Mg alloys containing LPSO plates, which is mainly caused by deformation steps in LPSO plates, contributing significantly to compressive ductility. The results provide fundamental insights into deformation modes and mechanisms of thin LPSO plates, as well as a better understanding of the ductility asymmetry in extruded Mg alloys containing LPSO plates.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yingying Chen, Enci Zuo, Xilong Dou, Li Chen, Aijie Mao, Gang Jiang
Summary: The dynamical, mechanical, anisotropic, and thermodynamic properties of Mg-XL-Y (XL = Zn, Al) alloys based on three long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phases (ie, 10H, 14H, and 18R) have been systematically investigated by first-principles calculations. The LPSO phases of Mg-XL-Y (XL = Zn, Al) alloys are stable in terms of thermodynamics, dynamics, and mechanics. The Mg-Al-Y alloys exhibit superior mechanical properties compared to Mg-Zn-Y alloys, with larger resistances to deformation, stiffness, and hardness.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tsubasa Tokuzumi, Masatoshi Mitsuhara, Shigeto Yamasaki, Tomonari Inamura, Toshiyuki Fujii, Hideharu Nakashima
Summary: The excellent mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Y alloys with a Mg-based long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase are attributed to the kink bands formed by plastic deformation. This study investigated the strengthening mechanism of kink bands in directionally solidified single-phase LPSO Mg85Zn6Y9 alloys. It was found that the presence of disclinations and dislocation pile-ups contribute to the kink-band strengthening. The study provides insights into the factors responsible for kink-band strengthening in LPSO-phase Mg alloys.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Touwen Fan, Zhipeng Wang, Yuanyuan Tian, Yu Liu, Pingying Tang
Summary: This study systematically investigates the effects of 44 types of elements on the stability of I1-constitute multi-type LPSO structures in Mg alloys. The results indicate that the 15R phase is the easiest to form and stabilize, and different solute atoms have varying segregation characteristics in the LPSO structures. High temperatures inhibit the structural stability of the LPSO phases, but certain alloying elements can effectively promote stability at high temperatures.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaodong Yang, Baolong Liu, Xiaojie Zhou, Weiying Huang, Liwei Lu, Xianzheng Lu, Yaru Liu
Summary: This study compares the performance of Mg-5Gd-3Y-2Zn-0.5Zr alloy with Mg-5Gd-3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr alloy. It is found that increasing the Zn content can induce the formation of more LPSO phases but has a negative impact on workability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Siqi Liu, Han Ma, Zhenghua Huang, Zhongming Zhang, Chunjie Xu, Xiao Li, Feng Chen, Zhiqiao Yan, Fengyu Kong, Anding Wang, Zhixiang Liu
Summary: The Mg-8Gd-4Y-1Zn-0.5Al alloy prepared by metal type casting was subjected to rolling or extrusion-rolling to obtain sheets, followed by aging treatment. The microstructures and mechanical properties of the sheets were analyzed. The optimal process was determined to be rolling at 793 K with a deformation of 70%, resulting in a sheet with fully dynamic recrystallized grains and strong basal texture. After aging treatment, the sheet exhibited good mechanical properties. The extruded sheets showed grain growth and texture change after rolling at 793 K with a 50% deformation. The 18R-LPSO structures in the sheets affected the mechanical properties. Anisotropy was observed in the mechanical properties of the extrusion-rolled sheet.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kaixuan Li, Yuanlin Zhuang, Ligong Zhao, Dongshan Zhao, He Zheng, Shuangfeng Jia, Ying Zhang, Peili Zhao, Jianian Gui, Jianbo Wang
Summary: The study investigated the interaction between deformation twinning and long period stacking ordered (LPSO) structures in an Mg-based alloy, showing the hindrance of LPSO structures and stacking faults to twinning. The in-situ experiments revealed that thick LPSO plates effectively retard the twinning propagation, and the closer spacing between LPSO structures further suppresses twin propagation. Additionally, the study discussed the resistance of stacking faults to twinning at the atomic scale, and the strengthening effect of LPSO structures on suppressing twinning growth.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qilu Ye, Bin Yang, Jiqing Zhao, Gang Yang, Zhihua Gong, Li Zhang
Summary: By adding Mo, Nb, Hf, and C elements to form multiple carbides in the AlCoCrFeNi2.1 alloy, and utilizing the nano-scale phase formed during annealing to strengthen the alloy, the tensile strength of the alloy was successfully increased while maintaining ductility.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. Zamora, T. Bautista, N. S. Portillo-Velez, A. Reyes-Montero, H. Pfeiffer, F. Sanchez-Ochoa, H. A. Lara-Garcia
Summary: Experimental and DFT studies were conducted on the structural, magnetic, and optical properties of RFeO3 perovskites. The perovskites exhibited an orthorhombic crystal structure and weak ferromagnetic behavior. They were confirmed to be semiconductors with a bandgap of approximately 2.1 eV.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xianxiang Lv, Jing Jin, Weiguang Yang
Summary: By depositing TiN and TiO2 surface layers on AlSi films, the electrochemical performance of silicon-based anodes can be significantly improved, suppressing volume expansion and promoting the formation of a stable SEI layer.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sharafat Ali, Haider Ali, Syedul Hasnain Bakhtiar, Sajjad Ali, Muhammad Zahid, Ahmed Ismail, Pir Muhammad Ismail, Amir Zada, Imran Khan, Huahai Shen, Rizwan Ullah, Habib Khan, Mohamed Bououdina, Xiaoqiang Wu, Fazal Raziq, Liang Qiao
Summary: The construction and optimization of redox-heterojunctions using a bifunctional phosphate as an electron-bridge demonstrated significant improvements in photo catalytic activity, including enhanced dispersion, reduced interfacial migration resistance, and increased abundance of active-sites.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ren-Ni Luan, Na Xu, Chao-Ran Li, Zhi-Jie Zhang, Yu-Sheng Zhang, Jun Nan, Shu-Tao Wang, Yong-Ming Chai, Bin Dong
Summary: Extensive research has revealed that oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline conditions involves dynamic surface restructuring. The development and design of sulfide/oxide pre-catalysts can reasonably adjust the composition and structure after surface reconstruction, which is crucial for OER. This study utilized a simple two-step hydrothermal method to achieve in situ S leaching and doping, inducing the composition change and structure reconstruction of CoFe oxides. The transformed FeOOH and CoOOH exhibited excellent OER activity and could be easily mass-produced using low-cost iron based materials and simple methods.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun'an Lai, Daofu Wu, Peng He, Kang An, Yijia Wang, Peng Feng, WeiWei Chen, Zixian Wang, Linfeng Guo, Xiaosheng Tang
Summary: Zero-dimensional organic-inorganic metal halides (OMHs) are gaining attention in the fabrication of light-emitting diodes due to their broad emission band and high photoluminescence quantum yield. This work synthesized a zero-dimensional organic tetraphenylphosphonium bismuth chloride (TBC) that showed efficient blue light emission, with the emission mechanism attributed to the transition of Bi3+ ions. White light-emitting diodes (WLEDs) were fabricated using TBC, along with green-emitting and red-emitting single crystals, achieving single-component white emissions. These findings demonstrate the different emission mechanism of ns2 ions-based OMHs and highlight the potential of bismuth-based OMHs in WLEDs applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuewei Liang, Yunhai Su, Taisen Yang, Zhiyong Dai, Yingdi Wang, Xingping Yong
Summary: The revolutionary design concept of high-entropy alloys has brought new opportunities and challenges to the development of advanced metal materials. In this work, AlCrCuFe2NiTix high-entropy flux cored wires were prepared by combining the design idea of a high-entropy alloy with the characteristics of flux cored wire. AlCr-CuFe2NiTix high-entropy surfacing alloys were prepared using gas metal arc welding technology. The wear properties of the alloys were analyzed, and the phase composition, microstructure, strengthening mechanism, and wear mechanism were discussed. The results show that the alloys exhibit a dendritic microstructure with BCC/B2 + FCC phases. Increasing Ti content leads to the precipitation of Laves phase. The alloys show improved microhardness and wear resistance due to the precipitation of coherent B2 and Laves phases. However, excessive Ti addition results in the increase of Laves phase and reduced wear resistance of the alloys.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Vadivel, M. Senthil Pandian, P. Ramasamy, Qiang Jing, Bo Liu
Summary: This work presents the enhanced photocatalytic and electrochemical performance of g-C3N4 assisted PAA on CoFe2O4 ternary nanocomposites. The incorporation of PAA and g-C3N4 improves the separation efficiency of photogenerated charge carriers, resulting in superior photocatalytic degradation and high specific capacitance values.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vibhu T. Sivanandan, Ramany Revathy, Arun S. Prasad
Summary: In this study, pure and doped cobalt ferrite nanoparticles were prepared using the sol-gel auto-combustion method with the aid of lemon juice as eco-fuel. The crystal structure, lattice parameter, crystallite size, microstrain, optical parameters, and room temperature magnetic properties of the samples were analyzed. The effect of doping on the magnetic properties was also investigated.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qing Guo, Bowen Zhang, Benzhe Sun, Yang Qi
Summary: This study prepared ZnO films with various nonpolar preferred orientations using conventional chemical bath deposition method and characterized their growth process and mechanism. It was found that the type and concentration of nitrate could control the preferred orientation and surface roughness of ZnO films. Additionally, ZnO films with different preferred orientations exhibited different optical properties.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chong Zhang, Yan Liu, Zhaoyan Wang, Hang Yang
Summary: In this study, six bimetallic FeCo particles were synthesized via the hydrothermal method at different Fe:Co ratios. The Fe:Co ratio not only modulates the composition of the particles but also influences their structure and magnetic properties. The FeCo alloys showed a transformation from an Fe-based structure to a Co-based structure with increasing Co content. The Fe:Co ratio of 1:1 and 3:1 resulted in particles with the highest and lowest saturation magnetization, respectively.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianning Zhang, Jing Li, Yiren Wang, Xiaodong Mao, Yong Jiang
Summary: We conducted a study on the formation of ultra-fine Y-Ti-Ta-O nano-oxides in Ta+B micro-alloyed 13CrWTi-ODS alloys using electron microscopy and first-principles calculations. The Y-Ti-Ta-O nano-oxides were found to be mainly Y2(Ti,Ta)2O7, with an average size of 7 nm and a number density of 6.8 x 1023 m-3. Excess boron was found to enhance the adhesion of some low-sigma grain boundaries but weaken the Fe/Y2Ti2O7 interface, while excess tantalum enhanced the Fe/Y2Ti2O7 interface but caused serious degradation of grain boundaries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yirong Fang, Pei Cheng, Hang Yuan, Hao Zhao, Lishu Zhang
Summary: A new composite system of nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide and black phosphorus quantum dots has been developed for tumor therapy, showing improved electrochemical properties and stability. The system generates hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radical to effectively kill tumor cells.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiufang Qin, Yuanli Ma, Hui Zhang, Ting Zhang, Fang Wang, Xiaohong Xu
Summary: The structure and magnetism of cobalt ferrites after Mn2+-Tb3+ co-doping were studied. Co-doped samples exhibited cubic spinel structure and spherical shape of ferrite nanoparticles. The redistribution of Co2+ and Fe3+ ions between octahedral and tetrahedral sites was observed due to Mn2+-Tb3+ co-doping. The coercivity and magnetization saturation of co-doped samples were significantly improved, leading to a maximum energy product that is 190% higher than that of the un-doped sample.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ho Yeon Lee, Wonjong Yu, Yoon Ho Lee
Summary: Recently, there has been an increasing interest in developing ultra-fine nanostructured electrodes with extensive reaction areas to enhance the performance and low-temperature operation of solid oxide fuel cells. The use of a refined approach involving co-sputtering metal alloys and oxide targets has demonstrated the feasibility of nano-columnar structures in perovskite-based electrodes, expanding the temperature range of thin film electrodes. This study systematically examines the effects of chamber pressure control in the co-sputtering process and identifies the intricate relationship between sputtering pressure and film structure. By fine-tuning the columnar growth in the electrode, significant improvements in performance and thermo-mechanical properties were achieved, resulting in high-performance all-sputtered solid oxide fuel cells.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qianyun Bai, Xiaoxiao Yan, Da Liu, Kang Xiang, Xin Tu, Yanhui Guo, Renbing Wu
Summary: This study proposes a simple method to develop a non-precious transition metal-based electrocatalyst with high catalytic activity and robustness for the hydrogen evolution reaction. The as-synthesized electrode exhibits a low overpotential and high current density, indicating its potential in energy conversion.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)