Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kyeong Rak Kim, Jeonga Kim, Jin Woong Kim, Cafer T. Yavuz, Moon Young Yang, Yoon Sung Nam
Summary: This study introduces a new photochemical route for the selective and efficient adsorption of gold ions using bio-inspired metal-philic coatings. The polydopamine layer on the mesoporous polymer microspheres serves as a selective photo-active reductant to reduce gold ions to metallic gold nuclei, with localized surface plasmon further enhancing the reduction process. The combination of photochemical activation and polyphenol chemistry dramatically increases the maximum adsorption capacity and selectivity for gold ions, showing promise for urban mining of novel metal ions from electronic wastes.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jesiya Susan George, Poornima P. Vijayan, Jibin Keloth Paduvilan, Nisa Salim, Jaka Sunarso, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Nishar Hameed, Sabu Thomas
Summary: Graphene-based organic polymer coatings play a significant role in corrosion protection, with superior anti-corrosion properties. This review discusses the preparation methods, corrosion protection mechanisms, and potential multifunctionalities of epoxy/graphene coatings in metal protection.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Adel M. A. Mohamed, Abdulrahman I. Alateyah, Hosam Hasan, Penchal Reddy Matli, Mohamed M. El-Sayed Seleman, Essam Ahmed, Waleed H. El-Garaihy, Teresa D. Golden
Summary: This study aims to enhance the practical performance of PVDF/ZnO and PVDF/TiO2 composite coatings known for their distinctive properties. The results revealed that PVDF/ZnO composite coatings had higher water contact angles and lower contact angle hysteresis compared to PVDF/TiO2 and PVDF coatings. Moreover, corrosion tests demonstrated superior protection for steel and aluminum surfaces coated with superhydrophobic PVDF/ZnO. Nanoindentation indicated enhanced mechanical properties with TiO2 nanoparticles.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Siming Ren, Mingjun Cui, Chengbao Liu, Liping Wang
Summary: A new generation of ultrathin, functional, self-repairing graphene-based coatings is emerging, showing excellent potential for corrosion protection. This paper summarizes the barrier mechanisms, existing questions, and limitations pertaining to ultrathin graphene coatings, and systematically discusses the factors affecting the corrosion resistance of graphene-based composite coatings. The advantages and self-repairing mechanisms of smart graphene-based composite coatings are highlighted, along with the challenges associated with graphene and graphene-based composite coatings for metal protection.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Jesiya Susan George, Poornima P. Vijayan, Anh Tuan Hoang, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Phuong Nguyen-Tri, Sabu Thomas
Summary: Research and developments in novel smart coating systems, inspired by biomimetic materials such as lotus leaf, pitcher plant, and mussels, have shown promising results in providing better corrosion protection and longer service life for metal substrates. Introducing multifunctionalities through bioinspired coatings is an exciting route for enhancing anticorrosion efficiency.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Gen Zhang, E. Jiang, Liang Wu, Aitao Tang, Andrej Atrens, Fusheng Pan
Summary: This study produced a MgAl-layered double hydroxide and investigated its self-healing ability in a saline solution.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Peng Xiao, Nianting Chen, Jianjun Liu, Liheng Yang, Dabing Chen, Minjie Shi
Summary: A novel HATN/rGO composite was prepared via a facile electrostatic self-assembly method and incorporated as an additive material into epoxy resin, resulting in a corrosion-resistant epoxy coating with exceptional anti-corrosion properties.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai Yao, Hongxia Zhu, Yulu Wang, Rong Luo, Liqiang Jin, Lefu Xie, Zhigang Tian
Summary: Composite coatings with anti-corrosive properties were fabricated by using quaternized silicone oil modified graphene oxide and silicone polymer. The quaternized silicone oil modified graphene oxide (M-GO) was successfully synthesized and characterized. The M-GO-reinforced silicone composites exhibited significant improvements in thermal stability, mechanical properties, and especially anti-corrosive properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Florina Branzoi, Adriana Baran, Simona Petrescu
Summary: In this study, a new composite polymer coating N-methylpyrrole-Triton-X100/N, N,N-diethylaniline (NMPY-TRX100/NNDEA) was synthesized on carbon steel type OL 37 electrode for corrosion protection using an electrodeposition method. The surfactant Triton-X100 played a significant role in improving the corrosion protection performance of the composite by impeding the penetration of corrosive ions. The PNMPY-TRX100/PNNDEA coatings exhibited good anticorrosion protection of OL 37 in corrosive solutions, with corrosion rates around nine times lower than uncoated electrodes and a corrosion protection yield of over 90%.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kourosh Hasheminejad, Alberto Scacchi, Sousa Javan Nikkhah, Maria Sammalkorpi
Summary: Dissipative particle dynamics simulations were used to investigate the self-assembly of polymeric coatings. The results showed that the amphiphilic di-block co-polymer played a crucial role in controlling the assembly of the coating structure. Moreover, the polymer chemistry and the presence of excess stabilizer in the solution affected the quality of the coating.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Adithya Sadanandan, Susmi Anna Thomas, Mohammad Ehtisham Khan, Mohammad S. Alomar, Mohan Reddy Pallavolu, Jayesh Cherusseri
Summary: Advancements in nanoscience have led to the synthesis of ultrathin nanomaterials with extraordinary properties. Among them, MXenes, particularly titanium-based MXenes, have gained significant popularity due to their ultrathin structure, good conductivity, and tunability. This review focuses on the potential application of Ti3C2Tx MXenes in anti-corrosion coatings, discussing synthesis strategies, modifications, challenges, and future perspectives.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Geetisubhra Jena, John Philip
Summary: Graphene-based nanocomposite coatings have gained significant interest for their anti-corrosion applications in various industries. The use of graphene's stability and excellent barrier properties contribute to corrosion protection, while the dispersion of modified graphene oxide provides torturous paths for corrosive mediums. The development of graphene-based coatings on different substrates and the applications in industries such as automotive and aerospace are discussed in this comprehensive review.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenyi Lu, Zitong Wei, Wenxuan Guo, Chengcheng Yan, Zhaolong Ding, Chunxia Wang, Guoyong Huang, Vincent M. Rotello
Summary: This review systematically summarizes the various synthetic methods, precise characterization, creative formation mechanism, delicate functionalization, and versatile applications of low dimensional sulfur nanomaterials over the last decades. The purpose is to provide a foundation for the formation of versatile sulfur nanostructure by accurately selecting precursors or synthetic approach.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Randy Raymond Abakah, Feng Huang, Qian Hu, Yicong Wang, Liu Jing
Summary: Loading graphene nanoplatelets into epoxy resin has shown to significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of composite coatings. The incorporation of C750 Gnp in particular leads to the formation of a robust passive layer and surface barrier, resulting in better protection properties compared to neat epoxy coatings. Additionally, the uniform dispersion and reduced agglomerates of C750 Gnp contribute to the excessive corrosion resistance of the coatings.
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Sabarison Pandiyarajan, Po-Ju Hsiao, Ai-Ho Liao, Muthusankar Ganesan, Sheng-Tung Huang, Ho-Chiao Chuang
Summary: The study investigated the influence of electrodeposition conditions on the electrochemical performance of Cu/PVP composite materials, with results indicating that the electrodeposition quality and performance were optimal under ultrasonic-assisted supercritical-CO2 (US-SC-CO2) conditions.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Zhou, Ping Tang, Jing-He Bai, Yu-Xuan Chen, Yu Meng, Xiao-Fei Zhu, Ning Wang, De-Feng Zhou, Wenfu Yan
Summary: In this study, the addition of Er0.2Bi0.8O1.5 (ESB) into Gd0.2Ce0.8O3-delta (GDC) electrolyte improved the densification of the electrolyte, increased oxygen vacancies, reduced resistance, and enhanced grain boundary and total conductivity. The addition of 4 wt% ESB resulted in the highest conductivities and a solid oxide fuel cell supported by this electrolyte exhibited higher power density and stability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiulong Sun, Zhixing Tang, Guozhe Meng, Lin Gu
Summary: OH-functionalized boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs) were prepared and further silylated to enhance their compatibility with waterborne epoxy resins (WEP). The BNNSs@APTES composite coatings showed improved corrosion resistance on carbon steel.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiulong Sun, Xinzhe Xiao, Yumin Zhang, Wanwan Cao, Ning Wang, Lin Gu
Summary: This study presents a facile synergistic method for exfoliation and functionalization of boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs), resulting in OH-functionalized BNNSs (BNNS-OH) with high yield and concentration. The as-prepared BNNS-OH demonstrates excellent performance as a water-based lubricant nanoadditive and corrosion inhibitor on metals. Furthermore, this proposed method is proved to be applicable for exfoliation and functionalization of other two-dimensional materials.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinzhe Xiao, Yumin Zhang, Lei Zhou, Bin Li, Lin Gu
Summary: Graphene oxide (GO) is an excellent photoluminescence (PL) material with unique optical properties. It has been widely used in various fields such as material science and biomedicine. The luminescence mechanism of GO and GOQDs is still not fully understood, but they show potential in medical imaging and biosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Meng, Xiaofei Zhu, Jiao Meng, Jinghe Bai, Ruyi Chen, Defeng Zhou, Ning Wang, Dan Tian
Summary: A new composite cathode oxide was prepared for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) using a solid-state mixing method. Heterointerface engineering was investigated for performance enhancement, leading to increased oxygen vacancy content and specific surface area, and improving oxygen ion transport and power density.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiulong Sun, Xinzhe Xiao, Guozhe Meng, Lin Gu
Summary: In this study, urushiol was used to modify boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs), making them highly dispersible and corrosion-resistant in epoxy coatings. This modification method shows great potential for the application of BNNSs in anti-corrosive coatings.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xinzhe Xiao, Zequan Ye, Guozhe Meng, Lin Gu
Summary: Research and development of coatings with long-term corrosion resistance and self-healing capabilities is important. Adding functional fillers with superhydrophobicity and excellent polymer compatibility to the organic coating is an effective way to address this issue.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zequan Ye, Yumin Zhang, Xinzhe Xiao, Sheng Liu, Lin Gu
Summary: A simple and effective method for obtaining OH-functionalized mica nanosheets (MNs) was developed, which involved calcination, plasma treatment, and ultrasonic exfoliation, resulting in a yield of 7.535%. The effects of sonication time, solvent type, and particle sizes of mica on the preparation of MNs were investigated. The conditions for the preparation of MNs were determined: mica calcination, plasma treatment, and sonication in ethanol for 5 h. XPS and FT-IR demonstrated that more hydroxyl groups were introduced to mica after the plasma treatment, which facilitated the exfoliation of mica.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuolei Ding, Chuanqi Zhang, Jianhang Yin, Tao Zhao, Pengli Zhu, Rong Sun, Ning Wang
Summary: In this study, three new two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks were synthesized and characterized. The compounds showed different crystal structures and properties, with compound 3 exhibiting excellent fluorescent detection of Fe3+ ions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tiantian Chen, Sicheng Luo, Haixu Wang, Hai Fu, Ning Wang, Rong Sun
Summary: In this study, highly thermal conductive hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets were used as a protective layer to wrap paraffin, forming a composite material. This composite material has a high phase-transition latent heat, excellent cycling stability, and high thermal conductivity. The paraffin composite shows great potential for thermal management in electronic packaging and can improve the reliability of electric devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinghe Bai, Defeng Zhou, Leilei Niu, Ruyi Chen, Xiaofei Zhu, Ning Wang, Qingwen Liang, Wenfu Yan
Summary: This paper investigates the development of cathode materials for solid oxide fuel cells in intermediate temperature environments. By doping high-valent ions at specific positions, the activity and stability of the cathode are improved, leading to lower area-specific resistance and higher peak power density.
SOLID STATE IONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tongyu Han, Haifeng Shi, Yigang Chen
Summary: In this study, a novel S-scheme system was built by combining CuO with BiVO4 to activate PMS for antibiotic degradation. The system exhibited excellent visible light absorption performance and remarkable charge separation ability, suggesting its potential application in enhancing PMS activation and purifying antibiotics in water.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Linlin Zhou, Tao Yang, Chunyu Guo, Kang Wang, Enhui Wang, Laipan Zhu, Hailong Wang, Sheng Cao, Kuo-Chih Chou, Xinmei Hou
Summary: Piezoelectric silicon carbide (SiC) has been considered for various applications due to its superior properties. However, its brittleness and unsatisfactory piezoelectric response have limited its use. In this study, PVDF/6H-SiC composite fiber films were fabricated and used for assembling high-performance energy harvesters and sensors. The results showed significant improvements in piezoelectric response and sensitivity compared to pure PVDF films. First-principles calculation and finite element analysis confirmed the effect of SiC nanoparticles on the composite film.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. F. An, X. P. Chen, L. Mei, P. Ren, D. Wei, W. Q. Cao
Summary: This study systematically investigates the precipitation sequence of Fe-28Mn-11Al-1C-5Ni austenitic low-density steel and its influence on mechanical properties. The results reveal the transformation pathway of kappa' -carbides and B2 particles under different aging conditions. This research is meaningful for guiding the design of new generation dual-nano precipitation austenitic lightweight steel.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Yang, Tingkai Zhao, Abdul Jalil, Huijun Luo, Tao Jiang, Yuan Shu, Yazhou Yin, Weiyu Jia
Summary: In this study, a strategy utilizing oxygen vacancy concentration modulation was used to successfully grow semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (s-SWCNTs) with narrow diameters. The Fe0.01Mg0.99O/CeO2(3) catalyst was employed to provide oxygen vacancies, allowing for selective etching of chemically active carbon nanotube caps during the growth process. The optimized conditions resulted in high purity s-SWCNTs with uniform diameters.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Letter
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingjun Xu, Pruch Kijkla, Sith Kumseranee, Suchada Punpruk, Tingyue Gu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
X. P. Hu, Y. H. Zhang, C. B. Liu, H. Z. Cui
Summary: In this study, a novel polyaniline (PANI) nanosheet with barrier and passivation functions was synthesized, and its interaction with polymeric resin was enhanced by polydopamine (PDA) wrapping. The composite coating with incorporated PANI@PDA nanosheets showed improved corrosion resistance by providing a longer penetration path and inducing the formation of a passivation film on the metal substrate.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Zhang, Xuehua Liu, Zhiqiang Guo, Chenyu Jia, Feng Lu, Zirui Jia, Guanglei Wu
Summary: In this study, a self-assembling-etching-anchoring growth method was proposed to prepare MXene@Co electromagnetic wave absorbing materials. The hollow structure design and surface anchored growth of magnetic Co particles significantly enhanced the wave absorption performance of the absorber.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yajing Ren, Yunfeng Li, Guixu Pan, Ning Wang, Yan Xing, Zhenyi Zhang
Summary: Photocatalytic technology utilizing sunlight as a driving force can convert solar energy into other energy sources for storage and use. CdS, as a typical reducing semiconductor, has attracted attention in photocatalysis due to its suitable bandgap and strong reducing ability. However, the photocatalytic performance of CdS is limited by carrier recombination and photocorrosion. Therefore, CdS has been widely developed as a reducing photocatalyst in constructing S-scheme heterojunctions to overcome these limitations.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Diao-Feng Li, Chun-Guang Bai, Zhi-Qiang Zhang, Hui-Bo Zhang, Nan Li, Jian Zhao
Summary: A novel compliant spinal fixation based on compliant mechanisms is designed to effectively reduce stress-shielding effect and adjacent segment degeneration (ASD), but it requires high properties of the used materials. Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), as young biomaterials, demonstrate excellent comprehensive properties, making them attractive for compliant spinal fixation. In this study, the large deflection deformation behaviors of Zr61Ti2Cu25Al12 (at.%, ZT1) BMG beam were systematically investigated, including elastic, yielding, and plastic deformations. The theoretical nonlinear analytical solution curve predicts the load-deflection relation within the elastic deformation regime and assists in capturing the yielding event, serving as a powerful design tool for engineers. To accurately capture the beginning of the yielding event in biomedical implant applications, the concept of bending proof strength (sigma p,0.05%) with tiny permanent strain of 0.05% was proposed and determined, which is significant for setting the allowable operating limits of the basic flexible elements. The plastic deformation driven by the bending moment can be classified into two stages: the initial stage characterized by nucleation and intense interaction of shear bands, and the second stage dominated by the progressive propagation of shear bands and emergence of shear offsets. The plasticity of BMG beam structures depends on the BMG's inherent plastic zone size (rp), and when the half beam thickness is less than that of rp, the plastic deformation of BMGs behaves in a stable manner, effectively serving as the margin of safety.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanlin Li, Zhu Ma, Shanyue Hou, Qianyu Liu, Guangyuan Yan, Xiaoshan Li, Tangjie Yu, Zhuowei Du, Junbo Yang, Yi Chen, Wei You, Qiang Yang, Yan Xiang, Shufang Tang, Xuelin Yue, Meng Zhang, Wenfeng Zhang, Jian Yu, Yuelong Huang, Jiale Xie, Chun Tang, Yaohua Mai, Kuan Sun
Summary: This paper provides an overview of hydrogen progress from solar energy to solar cells, with a focus on photovoltaic-electrolysis and photoelectrochemical/photovoltaic systems. Both systems have achieved a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of over 10% and show great potential for large-scale application. The challenges and opportunities in this field, including configuration design, electrode materials, and performance evaluation, are summarized. The paper also analyzes and presents perspectives on the potential commercial application and further scientific research for the development of solar-to-hydrogen.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. K. Huang, F. Liu, M. X. Huang
Summary: The bainite transformation in medium Mn steels has been experimentally and theoretically studied, and it has been found that the transformation kinetics is slow. However, the introduction of dislocations can significantly accelerate the transformation rate. A new "carbon depletion mechanism" is proposed to explain the role of dislocations in the acceleration of bainite transformation, and a physical model is developed to quantitatively understand the kinetics of bainite transformation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Qiao, Lutong Li, Jiurong Liu, Na Wu, Wei Liu, Fan Wu, Zhihui Zeng
Summary: Rare earth plays a crucial role in electromagnetic wave absorption materials, and the strategies of doping rare earth elements and constructing rare earth oxide composites are important for the fabrication of high-efficiency electromagnetic wave absorption materials. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the research background, classification, features, progress, and future development of rare earth electromagnetic wave absorption materials, offering guidance for future development.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiacheng Ge, Yao Gu, Zhongzheng Yao, Sinan Liu, Huiqiang Ying, Chenyu Lu, Zhenduo Wu, Yang Ren, Jun-ichi Suzuki, Zhenhua Xie, Yubin Ke, Jianrong Zeng, He Zhu, Song Tang, Xun-Li Wang, Si Lan
Summary: Fe-based metallic glasses are promising materials in the fields of advanced magnetism and sensors. This study proposes a novel approach to tailor the amorphous structure through liquid-liquid phase transition, and provides insights into the correlation between structural disorder and magnetic order. The results show that the liquid-liquid phase transition can induce more locally ordered nanodomains, leading to stronger exchange interactions and increased saturation magnetization. The increased local heterogeneity also enhances magnetic anisotropy, resulting in a better stress-impedance effect.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hao Yu, Xin Kou, Xueqing Zuo, Ding Xi, Haijun Guan, Pengfei Yin, Lijia Xu, Yongpeng Zhao
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks derived composites are promising EMW absorbers. Cation substitution can improve their absorption performance by regulating morphology and atomic space occupation. However, the mechanisms of how cation substitution affects EMW absorption performance are still not well understood. In this study, imidazolic MOFs were fabricated and tailored by cation substitution strategy to prepare porous composites. The samples showed optimal reflection loss and effective absorption bandwidth values under low filling rate and thin thickness conditions. The intercoupling between multiple atoms and the porous structure introduced by cation substitution contribute to the improved absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lina Wang, Peiyi Yan, Huairui Chen, Zhuo Li, Shu Jin, Xiaoxiang Xu, Jun Qian
Summary: The narrow bandgap semiconductor MgIn2S4 has been grown onto In2O3 nanofibers using an in situ growing method. The resulting MgIn2S4-In2O3 hybrid nanofibers exhibit strong visible light absorption and intimate MgIn2S4/In2O3 heterointerfaces, leading to highly efficient photocatalytic disinfection of Escherichia coli.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
