Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jingpeng Lin, Jing Qiao, Haoyuan Tian, Lutong Li, Wei Liu, Lili Wu, Jiurong Liu, Zhihui Zeng
Summary: This study presents the fabrication of ultralight, hydrophobic, hierarchically porous aerogels composed of metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived magnetic gamma-Fe2O3@C/graphene via high-efficiency electrostatic assembly. The aerogels exhibit high conductive and magnetic losses, as well as polarization loss capacity derived from abundant heterogeneous interfaces. The optimized impedance matching and multiple scattering of electromagnetic waves (EMWs) contribute to the excellent EMW absorption performance, achieving a minimum reflection loss of -60.5 dB and a broad effective absorption bandwidth of 7.76 GHz.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin Ma, Shuaizhen Li, Fuchun Liu, Song Ma, En-Hou Han, Zhidong Zhang
Summary: This study presents a novel Co/C composite derived from Co-MOF with remarkable electromagnetic wave absorbing performance. The effective absorbing bandwidth of the composite is much higher than that of most other MOF-derived composites, which is mainly attributed to the perfect impedance matching caused by the synergetic effect of dielectric loss and magnetic loss.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyu Zhu, Hongfang Qiu, Ping Chen, Ruiqi Wang, Chengyong Ping
Summary: In this study, a nitrogen-doped graphene material with a high dielectric constant was produced, and a series of PC/Co/ACN-x EMW absorbers were prepared. The performance of PC/Co/ACN with different filling amounts was compared, and the best sample was found to be PC/Co/ACN-7.5. This work provides a new approach for the preparation of high dielectric carbon materials and ZIF derivatives in the field of EMW absorption.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Xiu-Zhi Tang, Zijian Liao, Haolong Shi, Rong Wang, Jianling Yue, Xuelong Chen
Summary: In this study, a fibrous composite electromagnetic wave absorber was synthesized by electrospinning, pyrolysis, and hydrothermal methods. The absorber showed strong absorption performance at 10.70 GHz with a thickness of 2.05 mm, covering most of the X-band, and the whole Ku-band was covered by adjusting the thickness to 1.60 mm.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weiwei Chang, Yangyang Li, Ziyu Li, Yuntian Lou, Tianyu Cui, Hongchang Qian, Arjan Mol, Dawei Zhang
Summary: The microbiologically influenced corrosion of pure iron in the presence of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 was studied, and it was found that increasing levels of exogenous riboflavin (RF) resulted in the formation of a better protective layer on the surface of pure iron. Furthermore, the addition of RF accelerated the corrosion at the initial immersion stage, thereby accelerating the deposition of products to form a subsequent protective layer.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shiqi Zhu, Yu Gao, Haoran Zhou, Chunlin Zheng, Xubin Li, Qikui Man, Xincai Liu
Summary: In this research, EG/ZIF-67 nanocubes-derived (Co@C) composites were successfully fabricated by electrostatic assembly and subsequent heat treatment. The involvement of Co@C not only overcomes the problem of single EG impedance mismatch but also introduces additional magnetic loss for the absorber. The optimized impedance matching and synergistic action between multiple loss mechanisms contribute to the enhanced EMW-absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wei Liu, Pengtao Duan, Chao Mei, Kun Wan, Bowei Zhang, Hailin Su, Xuebin Zhang, Zhongqiu Zou
Summary: The study demonstrates that by increasing the pyrolysis temperature, filling ratio, and reducing particle size in metal-organic framework-derived carbon-based composites, the complex permittivity can be enhanced to extend the effective absorption bandwidth. By adjusting these parameters, excellent lightweight microwave absorbing materials covering the entire Ku and X bands can be obtained.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhong Li, Xinyi Yuan, Mingyue Sun, Zhengtao Li, Danni Zhang, Yuhao Lei, Mingxing Zhang, Yongqiang Fan, Dake Xu, Fuhui Wang
Summary: Rhamnolipid (RH), a sustainable and non-toxic corrosion inhibitor, has been found to effectively inhibit the corrosion of carbon steel and protect it from microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC).
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guiliang Liu, Xiaofang Liu, Zhiming Song, Xin Sun, Ya Li, Jianglan Shui, Ronghai Yu
Summary: In this study, a hollow double-shell structured magnetoelectric composite was prepared to broaden the effective absorption bandwidth of EMW absorbing materials. By controlling the pyrolysis temperature, the properties of the composite can be tuned to achieve a wide absorption bandwidth.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Xin Shi, Ruiyong Zhang, Wolfgang Sand, Krishnamurthy Mathivanan, Yimeng Zhang, Nan Wang, Jizhou Duan, Baorong Hou
Summary: Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) causes significant economic losses and environmental damage annually. This review discusses the application advantages and research progress of various biocides used to prevent and control MIC, providing a resource for MIC mitigation and prevention.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Edinson Puentes-Cala, Valentina Tapia-Perdomo, Daniela Espinosa-Valbuena, Maria Reyes-Reyes, Diego Quintero-Santander, Silvia Vasquez-Dallos, Henry Salazar, Pedro Santamaria-Galvis, Ramon Silva-Rodriguez, Genis Castillo-Villamizar
Summary: This paper discusses the issue of microbiologically influenced corrosion and highlights the limitations of current monitoring methods. It suggests the integration of novel molecular approaches for an accurate assessment of the microbial threat.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ke Yang, Yuhong Cui, Lingyun Wan, Qiuyu Zhang, Baoliang Zhang
Summary: Using metal organic frameworks as precursors, this study successfully synthesized high performance absorbent materials with special morphology and balanced magnetic dielectric properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianqi Hou, Zirui Jia, Ailing Feng, Zehua Zhou, Xuehua Liu, Hualiang Lv, Guanglei Wu
Summary: In this study, a CoFe2O4/C/PANI composite was developed through a green route, showing enhanced microwave absorbing performance and desirable wideband feature.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abdul-Waris Dawuda, Mohammed Taleb-berrouane, Faisal Khan
Summary: This study introduces a new probabilistic methodology and model for estimating microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) rate. The results indicate that the metabolism of iron-oxidizing bacteria and methanogens are the most probable contributors to the corrosion rate.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
C. Chandrasatheesh, J. Jayapriya, P. Prabunathan
Summary: A bio-based hybrid coating using Ag-TiO2 sol and cardanol epoxy was developed for corrosion resistance on mild steel. The addition of GAgT in the CE matrix enhanced the coating's resistance, with 3% GAgT/CE showing the best performance in a microbial-containing medium.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiwen Li, Qiumeng Wang, Ningjie Gao, Izuchukwu Kenneth Nwokolo, Wanyu Zhang, Lin Ma, Fuchun Liu, En-Hou Han
Summary: The addition of gamma-chloropropyl triethoxysilane (CPTES) into cold galvanizing coatings (CPTES/CGC) was found to significantly improve adhesion between CGC and HDG, creating new network structures that enhance corrosion protection performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuaizhen Li, Lin Ma, Zixuan Lei, An Hua, Anqi Zhang, Yuhang Song, Fuchun Liu, Dianyu Geng, Wei Liu, Song Ma, Zhidong Zhang
Summary: A two-dimensional graphite nanosheet decorated with graphite encapsulating soft-magnetic Ni3Fe nanocapsules was successfully designed and exploited for the fabrication of bifunctional EMW absorbing materials, showing outstanding EMW absorption and anti-corrosion abilities. This new material provides important insights for the rational fabrication of future bifunctional EMW absorbing devices with superior performance in EMW absorption and corrosion resistance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin Ma, Shuaizhen Li, Fuchun Liu, Song Ma, En-Hou Han, Zhidong Zhang
Summary: This study presents a novel Co/C composite derived from Co-MOF with remarkable electromagnetic wave absorbing performance. The effective absorbing bandwidth of the composite is much higher than that of most other MOF-derived composites, which is mainly attributed to the perfect impedance matching caused by the synergetic effect of dielectric loss and magnetic loss.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ningjie Gao, Jiwen Li, Wanyu Zhang, Lin Ma, Izuchukwu Kenneth Nwokolo, Fuchun Liu, En-Hou Han
Summary: The use of a double-layer composite coating can effectively improve the anti-permeability of peelable coatings, enhancing their durability and expanding their application on various substrate surfaces.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tianwen Xie, Shuaizhen Li, Lin Ma, Jian Li, Shengyang Pang, Chenglong Hu, Rida Zhao, Sufang Tang
Summary: In this study, a bimetallic NiZn-MOF-derived composite with broad electromagnetic wave absorption and strong corrosion resistance was synthesized using a hydrothermal method. By adjusting the composition of Ni/Ni3ZnC0.7 particles, a dense and continuous carbon shell was formed to encapsulate the particles. The resulting composite exhibited an optimal reflection loss of -56.8 dB at 2.40 mm and an effective absorption bandwidth of 5.9 GHz at 2.34 mm. Furthermore, it showed long-term corrosion resistance after 6-month immersion in corrosive mediums.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Wu, Zilong Zhu, Ningjie Gao, Lin Ma, Jiwen Li, Fuchun Liu
Summary: Developing high-performance protective materials with self-healing defects and self-warning damage is important in combating corrosion. Inspired by biological skin and pearls, the authors combined biological polyurethanes embedded with multiple dynamic bonds with polydopamine, 1,10-phenanthroline, and graphene oxide to create a versatile nacre structure polymer with ultrahigh toughness, abnormal elongation, and satisfactory repair performance. The coating also showed an active warning function through color change. In addition, the biomimetic coating exhibited reliable repair performance and protection effect in a corrosive solution.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuaizhen Li, Tianwen Xie, Lin Ma, Zixuan Lei, Nan Huang, Haozhe Song, Yuanwen Feng, Bing Li, Yu Cui, Li Liu, Wei Liu, Biao Zhao, Jincang Zhang, Renchao Che, Song Ma, Zhidong Zhang
Summary: This study utilized symmetry breaking to construct a three-dimensional network of bamboo-like N-doped carbon nanotubes encapsulated with magnetic Ni3Fe nanocatalysts. The resulting composite demonstrated outstanding electromagnetic wave absorption performance, anti-corrosion behavior, and adsorption purification function. The composite's excellent absorption performance was achieved through magnetic-dielectric match, inert space platform, and porosity architecture. This novel electromagnetic wave absorber with cooperative multi-functionalities may open up possibilities for manufacturing versatile materials for complex environments.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ye Tian, Lin Ma, Ningjie Gao, Wanyu Zhang, Nwokolo Kenneth Izuchukwu, Guoqiang Liu, Fuchun Liu
Summary: Researchers have developed an efficient magnetic cesium ion adsorbent and combined it with polymers to create a peelable composite coating. The coating can effectively decontaminate various surfaces, with a decontamination efficiency of over 95%, especially on stainless steel surfaces with a decontamination rate of 98.69%. Additionally, the coating has excellent mechanical properties and recyclability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hao Wu, Jiwen Li, Zilong Zhu, Lin Ma, Ningjie Gao, Fuchun Liu
Summary: By embedding multiple hydrogen bonding motifs and rigid alicyclic groups in bio-based polyurethanes, we have developed bio-based elastomers with exceptional mechanical properties and damage monitoring and repair functions. The elastomers possess exceptional toughness, tensile strength, and self-healing ability, while the internally embedded sensors enable damage localization and monitoring.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jiacheng Shen, Xinrui Zhang, Chunguang Yang, Zixuan Lei, Shuaizhen Li, Lin Ma, Dianyu Geng, Song Ma, Wei Liu, Zhidong Zhang
Summary: In the current electronic information era, the development of multi-functional electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbent materials for 5G devices has become a crucial focus in industrial development. A 2D graphite nanosheet decorated with nickel nanocapsules (2D graphite/Ni@C nanocomposite) was fabricated to simultaneously possess EMW absorption and Escherichia coli (E. coli) anti-bacterial performance. By adjusting the filling ratio and injecting nitrogen doping, the 2D nanocomposite achieved a minimum reflection loss of - 36.08 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth of 5.12 GHz (from 11.4 to 16.52 GHz) with a mass ratio of 30 wt% and an absorber thickness of 2 mm. Additionally, it exhibited excellent anti-bacterial function with a 92% E. coli anti-bacterial rate during 24 hours, which was significantly attributed to the interaction between the nanostructure of the 2D nanographite and the nickel ion released from Ni@C nanocapsules. This work presents a promising approach to develop a 2D anti-bacterial EMW absorber.
ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA-ENGLISH LETTERS
(2023)
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)