Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Y. S. Vidya, H. C. Manjunatha, K. N. Sridhar, L. Seenappa, R. Munirathnam, B. Chinnappareddy
Summary: Nano ferrites, with their high magnetic moment, are considered superior magnetic materials compared to pure metals. The magnetic properties of nano ferrites depend on the interaction between metal ions and oxygen ions, which is influenced by the synthesis method and conditions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Amun Amri, Yola Bertilsya Hendri, Edy Saputra, Desi Heltina, Chun-Yang Yin, M. Mahbubur Rahman, Manickam Minakshi, Nicholas Mondinos, Zhong-Tao Jiang
Summary: The formation kinetics of LiFePO4 Olivine synthesized through sol-gel route was studied using a non-isothermal approach. The results showed that temperature played a crucial role in the synthesis of LiFePO4, with an optimal calcination temperature of 700°C yielding LiFePO4 Olivine with high crystallinity, better lattice parameters, and phase purity.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Bableen Flora, Rohit Kumar, Preeti Tiwari, Akhilesh Kumar, Janne Ruokolainen, Ashwin Kumar Narasimhan, Kavindra Kumar Kesari, Piyush Kumar Gupta, Anjuvan Singh
Summary: A successful attempt was made to improve the mechanical properties of Hydroxyapatite (HAp) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite nanoparticles (NPs). Different proportions of HAp and rGO were synthesized to enhance the mechanical properties. The HAp NPs were prepared using the wet precipitation method and calcination, while the rGO-HA composites were prepared through ball milling. The strength of the variants significantly increased with the concentration of rGO, while the porosity also increased.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhenze Yang, Markus J. Buehler
Summary: This study presents a graph neural network-based approach that directly translates between mesoscale crystalline structures and atom-level properties, with a focus on the effects of structural defects. The method accurately predicts atomic stress and potential energy in systems with different defects, captures derivative properties and their evolution, and designs atomic structures with optimum global properties and target local patterns using a genetic algorithm.
NPJ COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiajin Zhong, Na Li, Xiaoxuan Xu, Limin Wei, Huijian Liu, Huijuan Li, Zheng Fang, Haifeng Bao
Summary: In this article, ZrO2/Si-C-O ceramic fibers were synthesized using the sol-gel process combined with the electrospinning technique. The effects of increasing heat treatment temperature on the composition, structure, and morphology were investigated. It was found that the temperature increase led to an increase in fiber diameter and grain size, as well as a transformation of the ZrO2 phase. The ZrO2/Si-C-O ceramic fibers exhibited refined crystalline grain and improved mechanical properties at a heat treatment temperature of 800 degrees C, making them suitable for high temperature environments.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zahra Yazdanpanah, Nitin Kumar Sharma, Amanda Zimmerling, David M. L. Cooper, James D. Johnston, Xiongbiao Chen
Summary: The relationship between design parameters and mechanical properties of composite PCL and nHAp scaffolds fabricated by 3D printing was explored in this study. The results demonstrated that the microstructural parameters of the scaffolds were related to their design, and the mechanical properties were affected by scaffold height. Compared to scaffolds with 4 layers, the increase in height had varying effects on the elastic modulus and yield strength. Lattice scaffolds exhibited more stable mechanical properties, while lower height scaffolds showed more promising results in terms of mechanical properties.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yunzhu Ma, Shaoheng Peng, Wensheng Liu, Shuwei Yao, Juan Wang
Summary: In this study, continuous alumina fibers were prepared using the sol-gel method, and the effect of calcining conditions on fiber microstructure evolution was investigated. A two-step calcining process was proposed to obtain almost fully dense alpha-Al2O3 fibers with an average grain size of around 150 nm.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hanlin Yang, Tao Xu, Fang Li, Shengquan Yu, Bin Kang, Xin Liu, Yaozhi Wang, Jiachen Liu, Wei Jing
Summary: Highly sinterable Tm,Ho:(Lu1-xScx)(2)O-3 nanopowders were synthesized using a spray co-precipitation method, and the effects of calcination temperatures and x values on the powder properties were investigated. The powders calcined at 1100 degrees C for 2 hours showed the highest sintering activity, leading to the fabrication of Tm,Ho:(Lu1-xScx)(2)O-3 ceramics with high in-line transmittance of 79.80% at 2090 nm. This work demonstrates the potential for producing Tm,Ho:(Lu1-xScx)(2)O-3 transparent ceramics for various applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhiyong Wang, Jianping Wang, Yongsai Xu, Mingdong Yi, Guangchun Xiao, Zhaoqiang Chen, Jingjie Zhang, Hui Chen, Chonghai Xu
Summary: The impact of sintering rate on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cermets was explored using ultrafast sintering. The results showed that an appropriate heating rate could achieve rapid densification and inhibit abnormal grain growth, leading to excellent mechanical properties in (Ti, W)C cermets.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Prashant Dixit, Bhupender Rawal, Himanshu Sekhar Panda, B. Praveen Kumar
Summary: The combined action of circulatory grinding and bead milling on alumina has been examined, showing that bead milling improves the microstructure and mechanical characteristics of alumina powder. The bead milled samples demonstrated significant improvement in mechanical properties compared to the as-received powder.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongliang Xiang, Wei Zhao, Yanjin Lu
Summary: Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology is effective for fabricating complex shape parts with superior strength and ductility. However, the high-temperature gradient and rapid solidification rate in the SLM process led to unstable material microstructure, affecting the mechanical properties. Research shows that solution treatment of SLM-fabricated duplex stainless steel can improve elongation and result in mechanical properties superior to forged specimens.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiao-Fei Zhang, Xiao-Hua Zuo, Wen-Jun Zhu, Pei-Lin Che, Da-Wei Shi, Shun-Sheng Chen
Summary: Nano-sized NiCo2O4 powders were prepared by a hydrothermal method, and their properties were investigated as a function of calcination temperature. The electrochemical performance of the powders as electrodes for supercapacitors was analyzed using various techniques. The NiCo2O4 powder calcined at 350 degrees C exhibited optimal electrochemical properties.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zeinab Savaedi, Hamed Mirzadeh, Rouhollah Mehdinavaz Aghdam, Reza Mahmudi
Summary: In addition to grain size, other factors such as texture, distribution of alloying elements, and homogeneity of the microstructure also affect the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys. This study investigates the effect of grain size on tensile properties, hardness, and bio-corrosion resistance of commercially pure magnesium through grain growth annealing and hot rolling. The grain growth kinetics and corrosion behavior of commercially pure magnesium are analyzed, and the results show that grain coarsening enhances corrosion resistance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Mehmet Topuz, Burak Dikici, Mehmet Gavgali, Yasemin Yilmazer
Summary: Ti-based scaffolds reinforced with zirconia and hydroxyapatite have good mechanical and antibacterial properties. The mechanical strength of the scaffolds decreases with increasing HA:ZrO2 volume fraction ratio, while the 6:4 composite scaffold shows the best performance against S.aureus bacteria.
TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hoyeol Lee, Jin Myoung Yoo, Nandha Kumar Ponnusamy, Seung Yan Nam
Summary: Recently, 3D-printing technology has been widely used to fabricate tissue-engineered scaffolds. This study focused on the fabrication of graphene oxide (GO)-reinforced hydroxyapatite (HA)/gelatin composite scaffolds using extrusion-based 3D-printing. The printing parameters were optimized, and the overall characteristics of the composites were analyzed. The results showed that the addition of GO efficiently improved the mechanical properties of the scaffolds, suggesting the potential of using GO in bone tissue engineering.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eleonora De Vitis, Velia La Pesa, Francesca Gervaso, Alessandro Romano, Angelo Quattrini, Giuseppe Gigli, Lorenzo Moroni, Alessandro Polini
Summary: Understanding the complex communication and interactions among different cell populations in the nervous systems is crucial in neuroscience research. A multi-compartment microfluidic device has been developed to culture multiple cell populations independently and investigate their behaviors.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Stefania Scialla, Fabiana Gullotta, Daniela Izzo, Barbara Palazzo, Francesca Scalera, Ivan Martin, Alessandro Sannino, Francesca Gervaso
Summary: Articular cartilage degeneration is a challenging issue with limited repair capabilities. Tissue engineering strategies using appropriate scaffolds for chondrogenic differentiation of stem cells can be a promising solution. This study investigated the influence of two genipin crosslinking routes on collagen-based scaffolds and found that bulk crosslinking with genipin resulted in a more uniform and homogeneous deposition of chondral-like matrix.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Paola Nitti, Barbara Palazzo, Nunzia Gallo, Francesca Scalera, Alessandro Sannino, Francesca Gervaso
Summary: This paper introduces a bilayer PLGA membrane prepared by coupling different techniques for Guided Tissue Regeneration. Analysis shows that the membrane has suitable properties from morphological, physicochemical, and mechanical perspectives, making it ideal for repairing damaged periodontal tissue.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Alessio Bucciarelli, Xenia Paolelli, Eleonora De Vitis, Nora Selicato, Francesca Gervaso, Giuseppe Gigli, Lorenzo Moroni, Alessandro Polini
Summary: In this study, the authors propose a method for fabricating microfluidic devices using digital light processing (DLP) technology and commercially available biocompatible resin. Through the use of a statistical methodology called Design of Experiment (DoE), they were able to optimize the process and achieve small features with high aspect ratio. The authors demonstrated that DLP printing is not only suitable for developing microfluidic devices, but also capable of reproducing small features rapidly. The fabricated devices exhibited good transparency and mechanical strength.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
F. Scalera, S. I. A. Pereira, A. Bucciarelli, D. M. Tobaldi, A. Quarta, F. Gervaso, P. M. L. Castro, A. Polini, C. Piccirillo
Summary: Chitosan (Cs) and hydroxyapatite (HA) 3D scaffolds/composites were prepared using a sustainable process, with HA obtained from cork-derived CaCO3 acting as a template agent. HA@Cs composites were formed by in situ HA formation in a Cs solution. The CsHA_72 composite exhibited improved pore structure, smaller and more circular pores, excellent biocompatibility, and good cell proliferation, making it a suitable biomaterial.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Manfredi Saeli, Marinelia N. Capela, Clara Piccirillo, David M. Tobaldi, M. Paula Seabra, Francesca Scalera, Raffaella Striani, Carola Esposito Corcione, Tiziana Campisi
Summary: This paper presents the development of green bio-composite mortars by reusing spent coffee ground (SCG) in the Circular Economy approach. The addition of SCG in the mortar resulted in a more compact structure and various concrete applications. Despite a decrease in bulk density, the mechanical performance remained suitable for masonry applications. The reused bio-waste also led to a reduction in manufacturing cost and showed promising potential for energy-saving uses in buildings.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Giulia Morello, Gianvito De Iaco, Giuseppe Gigli, Alessandro Polini, Francesca Gervaso
Summary: Hydrogels are biomaterials that can act as a scaffold for cells to organize themselves spatially, similar to what occurs in vivo. They are essential for the development of 3D systems and can recreate the cellular microenvironment, making them ideal for tissue engineering and 3D in vitro modeling.
Meeting Abstract
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Giulia Morello, Alessandra Quarta, Antonio Gaballo, Alessandro Polini, Giuseppe Gigli, Lorenzo Moroni, Francesca Gervaso
TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Francesca Scalera, Anna Grazia Monteduro, Giuseppe Maruccio, Francesca Gervaso, Clara Piccirillo
TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Antonella Stanzione, Alessandro Polini, Alessandro Romano, Velia La Pesa, Pamela Mozetic, Lorenzo Moroni, Giuseppe Gigli, Francesca Gervaso
TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Eleonora De Vitis, Velia La Pesa, Francesca Gervaso, Alessandro Romano, Angelo Quattrini, Giuseppe Gigli, Lorenzo Moroni, Alessandro Polini
TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Vita Guarino, Elisabetta Perrone, Alessandra Zizzari, Monica Bianco, Antonella Stanzione, Francesca Gervaso, Giuseppe Gigli, Lorenzo Moroni, Valentina Arima
TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A
(2022)
