Article
Chemistry, Physical
Javier Crespo-Miguel, Sergio Lucarini, Angel Arias, Daniel Garcia-Gonzalez
Summary: Additive manufacturing allows for the design of thermoplastic components with structural support, electrical conductivity, and heat generation modulated by mechanical deformation. However, the mechanisms and interplays governing material response at the microstructural level are still uncertain. In this study, we develop an experimental method to characterize conductive filaments from mechanical, electrical, and thermal perspectives, and propose a homogenization framework to analyze the microstructure. The framework considers viscoplasticity, electrical and thermal conduction, convection, heat generation through the Joule effect, and their interdependencies. After validation, the framework is applied to optimize fabrication requirements for desired properties in final products, such as stiffness, conductivity, and sensing capabilities of filaments.
NPJ COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Liu, Yang Wang, Zhu-Qing Gao, Biao Zhang, Zhao-Ping Hou, Hai-Jiao Zhang, Feng Ye, Wen Wang
Summary: By using BaCO3-Al2O3-SiO2 (BAS) as a second phase, dense multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)-dispersed Si3N4 ceramics were fabricated to achieve a Si3N4-based composite with high mechanical properties and excellent electrical conductivity, while improving density and preventing reaction between MWCNTs and Si3N4. The composites exhibited superior mechanical properties and electrical conductivity due to the densification of MWCNTs and phase transformation of Si3N4. These composites have potential applications in fields such as electrostatic chargeless bearing, electromagnetic interference shielding, and high-temperature structural applications with complex morphologies.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nour-Alhoda Masarra, Marcos Batistella, Jean-Christophe Quantin, Arnaud Regazzi, Monica Francesca Pucci, Roland El Hage, Jose-Marie Lopez-Cuesta
Summary: This study fabricated electrically conductive composites using the fused filament fabrication (FFF) technique and compared their properties with injection-molded samples. The results showed that the 3D-printed samples with graphene exhibited semiconductor behavior, while the injection-molded samples were insulators. The printing raster angles also influenced the electrical conductivity results. Moreover, an increase in the graphene content increased the Young's modulus of the composites.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Guanzheng Wu, Mahyar Panahi-Sarmad, Xueliang Xiao, Fuchuan Ding, Ke Dong, Xiuliang Hou
Summary: By developing a hydrogel with graphene oxide and N, N-isopropyl di-acrylamide, a highly sensitive capacitive pressure sensor was created. This sensor has excellent strength and resilience, capable of detecting even the slightest limb movements and strains.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Belen Palacios-Ibanez, Jose J. Relinque, Daniel Moreno-Sanchez, Alberto S. de Leon, Francisco J. Delgado, Ramon Escobar-Galindo, Sergio I. Molina
Summary: A series of polymer composites made from ASA and PEEK were manufactured and different specimens were produced through injection molding and fused filament fabrication. The study showed that reused PEEK enhanced the stiffness, tensile strength, and thermal stability of the composites.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Anouar El Magri, Khalil El Mabrouk, Sebastien Vaudreuil
Summary: The study focused on preparing and characterizing a PEEK/PEI blend for additive manufacturing using FFF. The miscibility of the polymers was confirmed, and optimal printing parameters were found to improve elastic modulus and crystallinity. Annealing the printed samples further enhanced mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuguang Li, Xiaomin Hou, Shixiang Lu, Wenguo Xu, Jiasheng Tao, Zhenlu Zhao, Guojie Hu, Fengxin Gao
Summary: The optimum preparation conditions for a composite material of graphene and polydopamine on a copper substrate were explored using orthogonal experimental method. The composite material exhibited ultrahigh thermal conductivity, making it suitable for thermal management of advanced electronic chips.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Naruki Hagiwara, Tetsuya Asai, Kota Ando, Megumi Akai-Kasaya
Summary: The study successfully fabricated 3D conductive polymer networks that efficiently emulate the local connections between neighboring neurons in the cortex. This innovative technology enables 3D conductive wiring only between desired electrodes and has the potential to be a fundamental technology for 3D integration. Furthermore, the experimental results demonstrate the feasibility of conductance modification through manipulating the physical and chemical properties of 3D branch-wired conductive polymer wires, thus enhancing the biological plausibility of neuromorphic wetware in the post-Moore era.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huagao Wang, Rongjian Lu, Jia Yan, Jingsong Peng, Antoni P. Tomsia, Rui Liang, Guoxing Sun, Mingjie Liu, Lei Jiang, Qunfeng Cheng
Summary: Inspired by nacre, this study presents tough and conductive MXene/epoxy layered bulk nanocomposites with self-monitoring capability and excellent electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency. Surface chemical modification and annealing treatment improved the interfacial interactions and orientation of MXene lamellar scaffold. This research provides a new avenue for fabricating high-performance epoxy nanocomposites.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Seira Morimune-Moriya, Keiya Obara, Marika Fuseya, Masashi Katanosaka
Summary: Polymer nanocomposites based on PI and ND were prepared by in-situ polymerization, with highly dispersed ND in PI matrix achieving excellent mechanical and thermal properties at very low ND content. The properties were significantly enhanced by the addition of only a small amount of ND.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiwoong Ham, Sangbaek Park, Nari Jeon
Summary: Composites of conductive polymers (CP) and metal oxides (MO) have been studied extensively in the past decade due to their unique electronic, electrochemical, catalytic, and mechanical properties. In this study, a novel method for synthesizing composite films of polyaniline (PANI) and indium oxide (InOx) with high electrical conductivities was proposed. The composite films consisted of two phases with graded concentration: InOx with oxygen vacancies and PANI with partially protonated molecular units. The PANI-InOx composite films exhibited enhanced electrochemical activity and efficient ion diffusion due to the open interfacial regions between the InOx and PANI phases.
Article
Polymer Science
Alireza Abdihamzehkolaei, Md Tanvir Ahad, Zahed Siddique
Summary: This study investigates the influence of various electrical parameters on the volume resistivity of Viton fluoroelastomer and compares new and aged samples. The results show that both new and aged samples exhibit decreased resistivity with increasing temperature, with aged samples consistently showing lower resistivity. Additionally, the study found that volume resistivity is inversely proportional to the applied voltage and aging leads to higher surface roughness and cracks on Viton samples, impacting performance under high voltage applications.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Hao Wu, Yukun Ren, Tianyi Jiang, Wenlong Wu, Yang Lu, Hongyuan Jiang
Summary: This study presents an improved method for the fabrication of syntactic foam fillers (SFFs) using microfluidic expansion and thermal contraction. The use of greener geopolymer as the binder matrix resulted in strong interfacial bonding in the geopolymer syntactic foams (GSFs). The compressive yield strength of GSFs was found to be inversely proportional to the volume fraction of SFFs, and even after thermal exposure, the specimens maintained their shape integrity and exhibited similar mechanical performance.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mehmet Kepenekci, Bahar Gharehpapagh, Ulas Yaman, Sezer Ozerinc
Summary: This article investigates the mechanical behavior of polyamide and carbon fiber-reinforced (CFR) polyamide structures produced by Fused Filament Fabrication. CFR improves solid polyamide's tensile strength and modulus by more than 200% and 800%, respectively. The compression tests of gyroid, honeycomb, and Voronoi cellular structures revealed the effect of geometry and fiber reinforcement on energy absorption performance. CFR gyroid infill offers the best performance with a specific energy absorption capacity reaching 10 kJ/kg and an efficiency close to 50%. Fiber reinforcement improves energy absorption by a factor of four or higher while increasing the weight by only 10%. The energy absorption capacity of the reinforced polyamide offers enormous potential for developing new lightweight load-bearing and impact-absorbing structures.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mia Carrola, Hamed Fallahi, Hilmar Koerner, Lisa M. Perez, Amir Asadi
Summary: Studying the behavior of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in the presence of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) during fused filament fabrication (FFF) process can improve crystallization and mechanical properties. Understanding the morphology evolution allows formulating materials for additive manufacturing (AM) to achieve tailored properties.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Giulia Fredi, Mahdi Karimi Jafari, Andrea Dorigato, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, Alessandro Pegoretti
Summary: In this study, the properties of PLA solvent-cast films were improved by adding poly(decamethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PDeF) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The addition of 10 wt% of PDeF and 0.25 phr of rGO significantly enhanced the strain at break of PLA, while further increasing the rGO concentration decreased the strain at break but improved mechanical stiffness and strength. These results demonstrate the positive and synergistic contribution of PDeF and rGO in enhancing the thermomechanical properties of PLA, making the resulting nanocomposites promising for packaging applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Daniele Rigotti, Giulia Fredi, Davide Perin, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, Alessandro Pegoretti, Andrea Dorigato
Summary: This study investigates the impact of drawing variables on the mechanical properties of wet-spun fibers and identifies the optimal combination of drawing parameters. The results reveal that temperature, draw ratio, and draw speed significantly affect the elastic modulus and strain at break of the fibers.
Article
Polymer Science
Claudia Fabris, Davide Perin, Giulia Fredi, Daniele Rigotti, Mauro Bortolotti, Alessandro Pegoretti, Eleftheria Xanthopoulou, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, Andrea Dorigato
Summary: This study investigates the microstructural, thermal, and mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid) and poly(alkylene furanoate)s fiber blends for textile applications. The results show that the addition of poly(alkylene furanoate)s can improve the thermal stability and mechanical properties of the fibers, which could contribute to increasing the environmental sustainability of industrial textiles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sara Residori, Sithiprumnea Dul, Alessandro Pegoretti, Luca Fambri, Nicola M. Pugno
Summary: This study explores the production of multiscale composites using a solvent-free process, with added microfillers and nanofillers to enhance rigidity and electrical conductivity. However, voids created during the printing process may decrease mechanical properties.
Article
Polymer Science
D. Perin, A. Dorigato, A. Pegoretti
Summary: One of the main limitations of high-performance composite materials is failure due to fatigue crack propagation. Traditional repair methods can be costly and time-consuming, so research in the field of self-healing composites has increased. This study focuses on producing a polyamide 6 (PA6) matrix with self-healing properties by melt compounding cyclic olefinic copolymer (COC) with PA6. The immiscibility and lack of interfacial adhesion between the constituents were observed through scanning electron microscope micrographs. The addition of 30 wt% of COC resulted in a slight decrease in fracture toughness, but led to a healing efficiency of 11% in quasi-static mode and 35% in impact mode.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alessandro Sorze, Francesco Valentini, Andrea Dorigato, Alessandro Pegoretti
Summary: Bio-based hydrogel composites of xanthan gum and cellulose fibers were developed to promote plant growth and forest protection. The hydrogels showed high moisture absorption capability and improved water retention in soil. Practical experiments demonstrated that the addition of hydrogels into the soil resulted in higher growth rates of herbaceous and tomato plants. The water-regulating properties of the hydrogels could have significant value in forestry and agricultural applications, helping improve plant resilience and address climate change challenges.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Davide Perin, Haroon Mahmood, Daniele Rigotti, Andrea Dorigato, Alessandro Pegoretti
Summary: This study investigates the self-healing behavior of carbon fiber reinforced composites by depositing COC meshes on dry carbon fiber plies. The introduction of COC mesh reduces flexural stress and interlaminar shear strength. The laminates containing 8 wt% COC show a healing efficiency of 9.4% and 33.7% for Mode I interlaminar fracture toughness.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
L. Simonini, H. Mahmood, A. Dorigato, A. Pegoretti
Summary: This study aims to develop a PLA-based material with well-balanced stiffness and toughness to overcome the brittleness issue of commercial grade PLA. Composites were prepared by blending PLA with increasing contents of TPU and a fixed concentration of CFs, which were acid-treated to enhance the interfacial adhesion. The results showed improved tensile modulus, maximum stress, and elongation at break, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach in preparing novel PLA-based materials with tailorable properties.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Marica Bianchi, Andrea Dorigato, Marco Morreale, Alessandro Pegoretti
Summary: This research investigates the microstructural, thermomechanical, and shape memory properties of PLA/PBAT blends prepared by melt compounding. The PLA and PBAT phases were found to be immiscible with low interfacial adhesion. The addition of PBAT slightly improved the thermal stability of PLA. However, it decreased the stiffness and strength of the blends and impaired the shape memory performance of PLA. By adding suitable compatibilizers, the physical properties of these innovative biodegradable polymer blends could be further enhanced.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Lakshmi Joseph, Mini K. Madhavan, Karingamanna Jayanarayanan, Alessandro Pegoretti
Summary: In this study, the epoxy-based fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites were modified with nano fillers to strengthen and retrofit concrete structures. The results showed that FRP wrapping enhanced the strength and ductility of unconfined concrete columns, and the addition of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) further improved the mechanical properties of the epoxy matrix. The developed epoxy-based FRP confinement containing MWCNT improved the axial strength by 71% compared to unconfined specimens.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Rani F. El Hajjar, Alessandro Pegoretti, Alexander Movchan, Paolino De Falco, Nicola M. Pugno
Summary: A mountain bike carbon reinforced polymeric frame broke into two pieces while cycling over a grass meadow at a speed of 25 km/h, causing the rider to dislocate their shoulder. The study reveals the presence of multiple existing and spreading macroscopic defects, such as wrinkles, voids, and delaminations, resulting in low mechanical properties of the frame. Numerical dynamic simulations suggest that defect-resonance interaction is a contributing factor to frame weakening. The paper highlights the need for new scientific and technological advancements in designing carbon fiber reinforced plastic frames for mountain bikes, emphasizing the importance of eliminating pre-existing defects and proposing flaw tolerant solutions inspired by nature.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Laszlo Lendvai, Tej Singh, Daniele Rigotti, Alessandro Pegoretti
Summary: The purpose of this work is to propose a decision-making algorithm to select the optimal composite material for thermally conductive but electrically insulating applications. The algorithm evaluates several conflicting attributes using the CRITIC and ARAS methods. The experimental data revealed a considerable compositional dependence, and the optimal composition was found to be the composite with 30 vol% BN.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Rigotti Daniele, Davide Armoni, Sithiprumnea Dul, Pegoretti Alessandro
Summary: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is widely used in various fields, but its extensive use has led to a large accumulation of plastic waste, posing environmental and economic challenges. This study focuses on recycling HDPE parts from end-of-life boats into materials suitable for the marine environment using screw-assisted extrusion 3D printing. Rigid materials were obtained by adding glass fibers to HDPE to maintain mechanical performance after recycling, and the properties of two different production methods were compared. Evaluations were also conducted on the materials' resistance to aggressive environments and stability under UV exposure.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gabriella Gonnella, Giulia Ischia, Luca Fambri, Luca Fiori
Summary: This study investigates the kinetics of pyrolysis and oxidation of hydrochars through thermal analysis techniques. The results show that the decomposition profiles of hydrochars are affected by the treatment temperature, and the activation energy and pre-exponential factor exhibit different distributions during the decomposition process.
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)