Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
W. J. Gao, W. W. Zhang, T. Zhang, C. Yang, X. S. Huang, Z. Y. Liu, Z. Wang, W. H. Li, W. R. Li, L. Li, L. H. Liu
Summary: This study introduces a new route to overcome the ambient-temperature brittleness of bulk metallic glasses by creating bi-continuous interpenetrating-phase composites through high-pressure die casting. The mechanical properties of the BMG composite are significantly improved due to the excellent metallurgical bonding between matrix and reinforcement, as well as the efficient suppression of shear band propagation by a three-dimensional metal skeleton, showing promise for cost-effective industrial applications.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. H. Liu, W. J. Gao, X. S. Huang, T. Zhang, Z. Y. Liu, C. Yang, W. W. Zhang, W. R. Li, L. Li, P. J. Li
Summary: High-pressure die casting (HPDC) is an important forming technology for industrial bulk metallic glass (BMG) parts. This study investigates the correlation between flow and crystallization behavior in the HPDC process. The results show that the content of amorphous phase decreases with increasing flow rate, indicating a strong dependence of crystallization kinetics on the flow field.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Adam Revesz, Talaye Arjmandabasi, Erhard Schafler, David J. Browne, Zsolt Kovacs
Summary: Bulk metallic glass of Cu38Zr54Al8 composition was synthesized and subjected to severe plastic deformation. The microstructure and thermal behavior of the glass were examined using X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry. The glass showed excellent glass forming parameters and a two-stage devitrification event during heating. The glassy structure was preserved during the deformation process, indicating high stability against devitrification.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Limin Lai, Tianhao Liu, Xinghong Cai, Min Wang, Shengbiao Zhang, Wen Chen, Shengfeng Guo
Summary: The study introduces a series of low-cost refractory Mo-Co-B BMGs with enhanced GFA and high thermal stability, exhibiting exceptional hardness and Young's modulus.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qiqi Hou, Tuo Wang, Jialu Zhou, Xiong Zhou, Qi Hao, Jichao Qiao
Summary: A method of static quenching has been proposed for the preparation of Zr-based bulk metallic glass (BMG) in this study. The compressive plasticity of Zr60Ni25Al15 BMG can be significantly improved from almost 0 to 6.5% using the static quenching method. The improved plasticity is attributed to the higher cooling rate and the presence of more soft spots in the static quenching sample compared to suction casting.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Piotr Dudek, Joanna Bialon, Justyna Piwowonska, Wieslaw Walczak, Konrad Wrzala
Summary: In order to reduce costs in casting production due to the rising prices of energy and charge materials, tests were conducted on increasing the number of cavities with the required tightness of the casting in a pressure die. The tests were carried out in both High Pressure Die Casting process and Vacuum System. By optimizing the pressure die design through the selection of casting parameters and conducting CT tests and microstructure observations, it was found that the desired level of casting porosity can be achieved by using the Vacuum system and significantly reducing gas porosity in castings from 4% at atmospheric pressure to 1% at a vacuum of 300 mbar.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Alireza Jalali, Mehdi Malekan, Eun Soo Park, Reza Rashidi, Ahmad Bahmani, Geun Hee Yoo
Summary: The compressive deformation behavior of Zr33Hf8Ti6Cu32Ni10Co5Al6 and Cu47Zr47Al6 alloys was studied at room temperature and high temperatures. The development of HEBMG improved ductility and fracture stress at room temperature. At high temperatures, HEBMG could withstand more stresses and had higher viscosity compared to BMG.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shengjun Sun, Pengfei Guan
Summary: Computational simulation reveals that the local structure of metallic glass systems is not affected by system size, but dynamic properties show significant finite-size effects. When the system contains less than approximately 2000 atoms, there is a decoupling between local structure and relaxation dynamics, but a collapse can be observed between structural relaxation time and dynamic heterogeneity across different sized systems throughout the investigation.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
D. L. Ouyang, Y. H. Yan, S. S. Chen, D. Huang, Z. R. Wang, X. Cui, Q. Hu, S. Guo
Summary: In this study, a simple method was used to quantify the castability and glass-forming ability (GFA) of two SIM card slots with different designs, as well as at different casting temperatures. It was found that the Zr55Cu30Ni5Al10 (Zr55) alloy has a wider optimal casting temperature range compared to the Zr52.5Cu25Ni9.5Al7Ti6 (Zr52.5) alloy, indicating better GFA of Zr55. However, within the optimal casting temperature range, the castability of Zr52.5 was significantly better than that of Zr55 due to its lower melting point, poorer wettability to the copper mold, and higher optimal casting temperature. These findings provide guidance for the production of Zr-based bulk metallic glass components.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. T. Zhai, W. J. Gao, H. K. Dong, Yuan-Chao Hu, T. Zhang, X. G. Zhu, W. W. Zhang, C. Yang, L. H. Liu
Summary: This study presents a new method of reinforcing metals using a three-dimensional metallic glass lattice. The results show that composites reinforced with metallic glass possess excellent mechanical properties, with higher plasticity compared to other types of composites. The enhanced performances are attributed to the well-designed structure and the interaction between metallic glass and stainless steel.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianding Xu, Xiao-Dong Wang, Eric M. Dufresne, Yang Ren, Qingping Cao, Dongxian Zhang, Jian-Zhong Jiang
Summary: Anomalous fast atomic dynamics were discovered in a metallic glass with good glass forming ability, mainly attributed to the increased mobility of Cu atoms by Ag addition, leading to the formation of structural heterogeneity at the atomic level.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Hu, Songran Yang, Jun Mao, Chaojie Shi, Guangchuan Wang, Yijing Liu, Xuemei Pu
Summary: Metallic glasses (MGs) with excellent mechanical, physical, and chemical properties have poor glass-forming ability, making it difficult to produce large specimens for engineering applications. In this study, we utilize deep learning to explore the relationship between MG structure and critical casting diameter, developing a universal and accurate tool for experimental investigation. By analyzing a metallic glass dataset and using a periodic table representation strategy, we construct a convolutional neural network and a fully connected neural network to predict the casting diameter. Data augmentation strategies improve the model's performance, and our deep learning model outperforms traditional machine learning algorithms, demonstrating its universality and accuracy.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
V Guder, S. Sengul, M. Celtek, U. Domekeli
Summary: Pressure was found to have an effect on the local microstructure in amorphous Pd80Si20 alloy, with an increase in pressure leading to a higher glass transition temperature. The complexity of the local structure was attributed to the Pd atoms in face centered cubic (fcc) and icosahedral-like order, while the short-range order around Si atoms was characterized by a tri-capped trigonal prism. The topological structure and local environment of the system consisting of icosahedral-, hexagonal-, and fcc-like structural units underwent significant changes under pressure, with the short-range order developing due to the increase of icosahedral and defected icosahedral polyhedra, and Pd atoms playing a role in the formation of the amorphous state.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
X. Y. Jiao, P. Y. Wang, Y. X. Liu, J. Wang, W. N. Liu, A. X. Wan, L. J. Shi, C. G. Wang, S. M. Xiong
Summary: The fracture behavior of a high pressure die casting AlSi10MnMg alloy with different porosity levels during plastic deformation is investigated using synchrotron radiation X-ray computed tomography. The results show that the origin and evolution of porosity play a crucial role in the cracking process, with different types of defects proposed in the alloy. The findings provide valuable insights into understanding the fracture behavior of high pressure die casting alloys.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoyu Jin, Huie Hu, Junhan Chi, Yunfei Ma, Xiaohong Su
Summary: This study investigated the interfacial characteristics of tungsten-particle-reinforced Zr-based bulk-metallic-glass composites (Wp/Zr-BMGs) with varying tungsten-particle sizes. The results showed that the interfaces of Wp/Zr-BMGs exhibited dissolution-diffusion characteristics, and the thickness of the interface diffusion layer was positively correlated to the size of Wp. The addition of Wp enhanced the elastic modulus and hardness of Zr-BMGs at the interface.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jianan Fu, Jiang Ma
Summary: This article systematically summarizes the nanoengineering approaches for fabricating metallic glasses with nanostructures and classifies the morphology and composition of different types of metallic glasses with nanostructures. The functional properties and applications of these materials are focused on, and potential functional applications are anticipated.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haishun Liu, Dengfeng Yang, Qi Jiang, Yangyang Jiang, Weiming Yang, Lin Liu, Lai -Chang Zhang
Summary: As prominent high-performance alloys, metallic glasses (MGs) and high-entropy alloys (HEAs) have been attracting increasing attention. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the manufacturing and properties of MGs and HEAs using additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. It discusses the correlation between MGs and HEAs with conventional manufacturing methods, as well as recent research advances in AM-fabricated MGs and HEAs. The review also highlights the various properties of AM-fabricated MGs and HEAs and presents the remaining issues, challenges, and future directions in the AM of MGs and HEAs.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Tian-Shu Liu, Feng Qiu, Hong-Yu Yang, Shuan Liu, Qi-Chuan Jiang, Lai-Chang Zhang
Summary: This study proposes a novel method to address the challenge of manufacturing large-size workpieces with desirable strength-plasticity synergy in Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys by joining extruded profiles of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-based composite reinforced by trace in-situ TiC-TiB2 nanoparticles through friction stir welding (FSW). The nanoparticles can weaken the grain boundary segregation, avoid hot cracking, promote nucleation of precipitates, increase the proportions of low-angle and high-angle grain boundaries, and enhance the strength and plasticity of the composite. Additionally, the nanoparticles inhibit abnormal grain growth during post-weld heat treatment, strengthening the FSW-ed joint.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Wei Cui, Liang-Yu Chen, Yu-Hang Chu, Lina Zhang, Ruifeng Li, Sheng Lu, Liqiang Wang, Lai-Chang Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the metastable pitting corrosion mechanism of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) produced Ti-6Al-4V. The passive films of samples were produced by potentiostatic polarization in NaCl solutions with different concentrations, and electrochemical measurements were employed to understand the influence of Cl- on the characteristics of passive films. The frequency of pitting nucleation and the pit dimension increase with increased Cl- concentration. The attack of Cl- promotes the dissolution of passive films, resulting in the formation of pitting corrosion due to the condensation of voids caused by the ingress of Cl-.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Fengying Zhang, Kaihu Huang, Kexin Zhao, Hua Tan, Yao Li, Ying Qiu, Yongnan Chen, Meng Wang, Lai-Chang Zhang
Summary: Traditional approaches to alloy design for titanium alloys (and other alloys) are costly and time-consuming. In this study, a high-throughput technology combining DED process and machine learning was used to understand the composition-microstructure-mechanical property relationships of Ti-Al-V alloys. Through DED synthesis and rapid characterization, the effects of composition on microstructure, microhardness, and yield strength were determined. The established approach can provide insights for developing alloys suitable for additive manufacturing.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wen-Xin Wen, Lu-Yao Li, Zhen Li, Wen-Qing Ruan, Shuai Ren, Zhen-Xuan Zhang, Xiong Liang, Huan Liu, Jiang Ma
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
S. J. Yu, P. Wang, H. C. Li, R. Setchi, M. W. Wu, Z. Y. Liu, Z. W. Chen, S. Waqar, L. C. Zhang
Summary: The relationship between processing parameters, microstructure, and mechanical properties of Al-8.3Fe-1.3V-1.8Si alloy processed by laser powder bed fusion was investigated. Two alloys with different parameters were studied, showing different melt pool shapes and sizes. The microstructure of both alloys exhibited a lack of secondary phase in the melt pool and a nano-sized phase at the melt pool boundary. The difference in solid-solution strengthening and Orowan strengthening in the melt pool and melt pool boundary influenced the compressive yield strength and crack behavior of the alloys.
VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xin Wang, Peng Qin, Hongqi Sun, Lai-Chang Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the corrosion behavior and mechanism of laser powder bed fusion produced (LPBFed) Ti5Cu and its heat-treated counterparts in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. Heat treatment enhances corrosion resistance by generating Ti2Cu phase and forming a stable oxide film. The Ti2Cu phase acts as a microanode, decelerating corrosion on the α-Ti phase. The as-LPBFed Ti5Cu exhibits the worst corrosion resistance due to increased electron diffusion rate and preferential corrosion of the thermodynamically unstable α'-Ti phase in the acidic environment.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
P. Qin, L. Y. Chen, Y. J. Liu, C. H. Zhao, Y. J. Lu, H. Sun, L. C. Zhang
Summary: The corrosion behavior and mechanism of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) produced CoCrW were studied in a 0.9 wt% NaCl solution with a pH of 2. It was found that the corrosion resistance of the alloy increased after 28 days of immersion due to the formation of an oxide film, resulting in an increased corrosion potential and a decreased passivation current density. The corrosion mechanism of L-PBF-produced CoCrW could be explained by the formation and dissolution of the oxide film, leading to the shrinkage of the melt pools formed during the laser melting process.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Lai-Chang Zhang, Liang-Yu Chen, Shengfeng Zhou, Zhen Luo
Summary: Due to their high mechanical properties, good corrosion resistance, and excellent biocompatibility, beta-type Ti alloys are widely used as biomedical implants. Rapidly developed powder bed fusion (PBF) technologies have become new methods for fabricating these alloys. This review article summarizes recent advances and perspectives on various aspects of PBF-produced beta-type Ti alloys, including feedstock powder characteristics, microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior. The results show that PBF-produced bulk beta-type Ti alloys exhibit higher strength and slightly reduced deformation strain compared to conventional counterparts. The corrosion behavior of these alloys depends on their phase constituents in the microstructure, which are influenced by the fabrication methods. PBF-produced lattice structures of beta-type Ti alloys with lower and controllable moduli are also developed for biomedical implant applications. However, research on PBF-produced beta-type Ti alloys for biomedical implants is still in the initial stage.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rajan Arjan Kalyan Hirani, Hong Wu, Abdul Hannan Asif, Nasir Rafique, Lei Shi, Shu Zhang, Zhentao Wu, Lai -Chang Zhang, Shaobin Wang, Yu Yin, Martin Saunders, Hongqi Sun
Summary: Membrane separation and sulfate radicals-based advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOPs) can be combined to efficiently remove organic pollutants. Immobilizing metal oxide catalysts on ceramic membranes can enhance membrane separation technology by enabling catalytic oxidation without the need for recovering suspended catalysts. Co3O4 ceramic catalytic membranes with different Co loadings were successfully fabricated and demonstrated uniform distribution of Co3O4 nanoparticles for catalytic oxidation of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (HBA). Mechanistic studies identified both SO4 center dot- and (OH)-O-center dot as reactive radicals, with SO(4)(center dot-) playing the dominant role in the catalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tian-Shu Liu, Feng Qiu, Hong-Yu Yang, Shi-Li Shu, Jian-Feng Xie, Qi-Chuan Jiang, Lai-Chang Zhang
Summary: This study overcame the difficulty of controlling the recrystallization behavior in AA6xxx alloys by adding 0.5 wt% TiC-TiB2 nanoparticles, and fully revealed the influence of the nanoparticles on the recrystallization behavior of the base metal and nugget zone of friction-stir-welded (FSW)-ed joint. The nanoparticles increased the recrystallization driving force, rearranged dislocations, inhibited the disappearance of low-angle grain boundaries, and refined the microstructures. As a result, the ultimate tensile strength and plastic strain of the FSW-ed joint were improved.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mingjuan Zhao, Xiang Jiang, Yumeng Guan, Haichao Yang, Longzhi Zhao, Dejia Liu, Haitao Jiao, Meng Yu, Yanchuan Tang, Laichang Zhang
Summary: In situ bainite steel matrix composites with WC primary reinforcement were fabricated via direct laser deposition, which exhibited a better balance between hardness and toughness compared to conventional metal matrix composites. The adaptive adjustments of the matrix microstructure and in situ reinforcement were achieved by increasing the primary reinforcement content.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Yi-Fan Yan, Shu-Qing Kou, Hong-Yu Yang, Bai-Xin Dong, Shi-Li Shu, Liang-Yu Chen, Feng Qiu, Lai-Chang Zhang
Summary: This study aims to improve the strength-ductility synergy of ceramics/Al composites by manipulating the interface bonding and microstructure through tuning interfacial reactions. It was found that the TiC/Al cermets with a Ti/C ratio of 1.1 demonstrated better mechanical properties than those with Ti/C ratios of 0.8, 1.0, and 1.3, including higher ultimate compressive strength, plastic strain, and strength-plasticity synergy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuyang Zhang, Shun-Xing Liang, Zihao Huang, Ruichen Shi, Peixin Fu, Jingtao Qi, Lai-Chang Zhang, Yuanzheng Yang
Summary: Recent advances in metallic glass catalysts for wastewater treatment have shown promising progress. However, the engineering of active sites on metallic glass catalysts is still limited due to their low surface area. In this study, MnSiB metallic glass catalysts were developed and the B content was modulated to engineer the surface active sites. It was found that Mn73Si16B11 metallic glass ribbons exhibited the best catalytic ability, degrading five organic dyes completely within 30 minutes with a low activation energy of 11.5 kJ mol-1. The study also revealed the role of B in modifying the surface activity of metallic glass catalysts, which contributes to the design of efficient and green catalysts.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)