Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Dandan Liang, Yinghao Zhou, Xiaodi Liu, Qiong Zhou, Biao Huang, Ergeng Zhang, Qiang Chen, Jun Shen
Summary: This study investigates the influence of spraying potential on the phase composition, microstructure, hardness, wettability, and corrosion performance of amorphous coatings (ACs) deposited by arc-spraying technique. The results show that ACs with denser microstructure, higher microhardness, lower surface free energy exhibit better corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of the coatings is closely related to the surface hydrophobicity, which is mainly governed by the microstructure of the coatings.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
YanXin Dan, Yu Wang, Atsushi Nakamura, Hidetoshi Saitoh, Hua Li
Summary: This study investigates the structure-property relationships of Er2O3 coatings and their thermal conductivities as a function of thickness. It was found that the 300 μm thick coating exhibited higher thermal insulation capability compared to the 100 μm thick coating, which had lower thermal conductivity due to its unique microstructure with higher porosity.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shiming Xie, Chen Song, Zexin Yu, Shaowu Liu, Frederic Lapostolle, Didier Klein, Chunming Deng, Min Liu, Hanlin Liao
Summary: In this study, YSZ thermal barrier coatings were prepared using suspension plasma spraying under different environmental pressures, and the resulting coatings showed significant changes in structure, surface roughness, nanoparticle agglomeration, and real porosity under lower environmental pressures.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Haihua Yao, Fengfeng Xu, Xiangzhao Wang, Yong Zeng, Zhen Tan, Dingyong He, Yange Yang, Yanbo Liu, Zheng Zhou
Summary: The correlation between thermal transport properties and microstructure features of amorphous coatings was investigated in this study. The Fe48Cr15Mo14C15B6Y2 amorphous coating prepared by HVOF exhibited low thermal conductivity and potential for use in metal-based thermal barrier coatings. Isothermal annealing experiments showed that the thermal insulation property remained stable with prolonged annealing time, despite some degradation due to structural relaxation. The thermal conductivity exhibited a distinct two-stage variation with annealing time, primarily attributed to sluggish sintering of the coating structure.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yonghai Kang, Youming Chen, Chengqi Yan, Lingqian Kong
Summary: The study found that structural relaxation can improve the wear resistance of Fe-based amorphous coatings, while crystallization increases the hardness but exacerbates the delamination phenomenon.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Fengfeng Xu, Haihua Yao, Kaizhi Tang, Yanze Li, Fengxi Han, Zhen Tan, Dingyong He, Yange Yang, Yanbo Liu, Zheng Zhou
Summary: In this study, the degeneration mechanism of thermal insulation property of Fe57Cr15Nb4B20Si4 amorphous coating during long-term heat exposure was investigated. It was found that the amorphous coating exhibited excellent stability when annealed below the glass transition temperature, despite a slight increase in thermal conductivity induced by structural relaxation. However, a significant increase in thermal conductivity was observed when the coating was annealed for a prolonged duration at a critical temperature of 600 degrees C. The results provide a comprehensive understanding of the thermal evolution of Fe-based amorphous coatings at high temperatures.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria Isabel Landim Neves, Mayara de Souza Queiros, Rodolfo Lazaro Soares Viriato, Ana Paula Badan Ribeiro, Mirna Lucia Gigante
Summary: This study investigated the stability of LMP made with AMF and FHSBO during storage at different temperatures, finding that storage temperature and lipid base influenced the polymorphic form of LMP, and an increase in FHSBO concentration can enhance polymorphic stability.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xin Yao, Amy Lan Neusaenger, Lian Yu
Summary: Amorphous formulations offer a general method to enhance drug solubility and bioavailability, especially in terms of stability under tropical conditions. Using drug-polymer salts can create a coating that significantly improves the performance of amorphous drugs.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Bo Wang, Fenglin Liu, Jia Xiang, Yongju He, Zhibin Zhang, Zeneng Cheng, Wenjie Liu, Songwen Tan
Summary: The study highlights the challenge of poor water-solubility in new drugs, which affects their bioavailability. Spray drying technology is recommended to improve drug solubility and bioavailability, although there are still some issues to be addressed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Jibo Huang, Wen Sun, Xin Chu, Haiming Lan, Yingchun Xie, Dongdong Ye, Renzhong Huang
Summary: In this study, NiCoCrAlTaY coatings were prepared on cobalt-based superalloy substrates by high pressure cold spray technology, and their microstructure, mechanical property, and tribological behaviors were systematically studied before and after thermal exposure at 1050 degrees C. The results showed that NiCoCrAlTaY coatings with a very dense structure could be obtained by high-pressure cold spraying. The coating remained completely intact without any cracking and spalling after thermal exposure. However, the wear resistance of the coating significantly decreased after thermal exposure with a decrease in hardness and an increase in friction coefficient and volume wear rate.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shan Zhang, Chao Wei, Jingwang Lv, Haoran Zhang, Zhilin Shi, Xinyu Zhang, Mingzhen Ma
Summary: The crystallization kinetics of Zr50Cu34Al8Ag8 bulk metallic glass under non-isothermal conditions was studied using differential scanning calorimetry. The activation energies were calculated and the crystallization mechanism was explored, revealing that the crystallization is mainly governed by diffusion-controlled three-dimensional growth.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yan Xu, Yinfeng Wang, Yi Xu, Mingyong Li, Zheng Hu
Summary: Plasma spray welding of a composite coating consisting of Co alloy, WC, and Fe-based amorphous alloy demonstrates full metallurgical bond at the coating/substrate interface, increased hardness with higher mass fraction of Fe-based amorphous alloy, and superior wear resistance especially in Fe-20 compared to other coatings. Amorphous alloy powders are found to be effective additives in improving wear resistance of coatings prepared by plasma spray welding.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
W. Li, L. T. Kong, J. F. Li
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of Si addition on the crystallization behavior by preparing a series of (Al86Ni9Y5)100-xSix (x = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) amorphous ribbons. The results show that Si addition enhances the chemical heterogeneity and promotes the abnormal crystallization of α-Al. However, with the increase of Si content, the crystallization of Al3Ni and Al3Y advances, leading to the disappearance of the abnormal crystallization.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Haimin Zhai, Xuqiang Li, Wensheng Li, Bo Cheng, Dongqing He, Xinjian Zhang, Shuai Cui
Summary: The Fe-based amorphous coating deposited on invar steel substrates through CCT treatment showed improved toughness and enhanced wear performance. The friction coefficient and wear rate initially increased, then decreased, but eventually increased again with the increase of CCT cycles. Delamination wear was the main wear mechanism observed in all samples, showing variations in degree corresponding to the tribological behavior of the amorphous coating.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huijuan Dong, Fei Zhang, Hongli Liu, Shirong Wang, Xianggao Li
Summary: This study reports an argon-assisted spray-coating process for fabricating perovskite solar cells (PSCs), achieving high quality perovskite films by optimizing nucleation and crystallization. The optimal device achieved a power conversion efficiency of 16.34% with good long-term stability.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Fanlu Min, Xiaoying Wang, Mingdong Li, Yaxing Ni, Esam Al-qadhi, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: A mixed pore-forming agent of starch and calcium carbonate was used to fabricate high-porosity and high-strength lightweight ceramisites from municipal sludge and fly ash waste. The proposed strategy shows promising potential in enhancing the utilization efficiency of solid waste resources.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mengni Ge, Xiaoying Wang, Shaoyu Wu, Yunliang Long, Yan Yang, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: In this study, the incorporation of g-C3N4 NS into PA membranes successfully improved water permeability and salt rejection ratio of the RO membranes, while significantly enhancing their chlorine resistance and antifouling performance. This provides a promising approach to improve the comprehensive performance of desalination.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanqin Wang, Ruiting Liu, Jianfeng Zhang, Miao Miao, Xin Feng
Summary: High-performance Ti3C2Tx MXene/natural rubber composite films with brick-mortar and honeycomb structure were successfully fabricated using a pressured-extrusion filtration process and subsequent curing treatment. The microstructure of the composite films changed from brick-mortar to honeycomb structures after vulcanization, leading to significant improvements in both EMI shielding and mechanical properties. The honeycomb structure composite films exhibited ultrahigh EMI shielding effectiveness of 63.5 dB and optimal tensile strength of 39.5 MPa, indicating a new idea for producing high-performance rubber-based EMI shielding materials.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yahui Li, Weiwei Zhang, Xiaoyan Yang, Jianfeng Zhang, Zhongchang Wang, Hongmin Zhu
Summary: This paper presents a novel amorphous Ti3C2Tx/BiCuS2.5 electrode material with an enlarged working voltage window for high specific energy supercapacitors. The material exhibited improved capacity and energy density in aqueous symmetrical supercapacitors and zinc-ion capacitors, attributing to a baton relay mechanism and a combination of intercalation and redox battery-type capacity. This work opens a new direction for the construction of high specific energy supercapacitors.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuanyuan Shen, Haoli Jiang, Zhiyong Lu, Gaiye Li, Zhongchang Wang, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: In this study, a new CuS-nanoparticle-decorated Ti3C2T(x) electrode material was fabricated through a facile in situ synthesis strategy at room temperature. The CuS nanoparticles were anchored between the interlayers of Ti3C2T(x) through electrostatic interaction. This type of structure not only reduced surface oxidation but also prevented nanoparticle accumulation by the template effect. The CuS/Ti3C2T(x) nanohybrid exhibited high specific capacitance and cycling stability as an electrode material.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tianmeng Zhang, Haimeng Huang, Weiwei Zhang, Zhiyong Lu, Mingxia Shen, Tao Liu, Jie Bai, Yan Yang, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: This study develops a photocatalytic separation film with high dye removal rate and self-cleaning ability by structural tailoring of bacterial cellulose. The film exhibits excellent stability under various extreme conditions, indicating its potential application in treating dye pollutants.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huan Xi, Xiaojuan Zhang, Ai Hua Zhang, Feng Guo, Yan Yang, Zhiyong Lu, Guobing Ying, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: This study reports the excellent concurrent removal ability of a new adsorbent, SA-Mg@BC/BT, for phosphate and ammonium. The adsorbent has a high specific surface area and abundant functional groups, and its maximum adsorption capacities for phosphate and ammonium surpass those of other relevant adsorbents. The removal ability for phosphate remained stable in the presence of monovalent anions, while the adsorption capacity for ammonium was enhanced by divalent salts. The adsorption capacity in actual wastewater was almost the same as that in simulated wastewater, demonstrating the potential of SA-Mg@BC/BT for nutrient recovery.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qingqing Li, Chao Lv, Xiangwei Xia, Chao Peng, Yan Yang, Feng Guo, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: In this study, a high-performance adsorbent PDA-Fe3O4-Ag was synthesized for the removal of organic dye pollutants. The adsorbent exhibited significantly higher adsorption capacity for cationic dyes and achieved high photodegradation removal rates of the dyes. It shows great potential for application in the removal of cationic and anionic dyes from industrial effluents.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaoyan Yang, Zhuohui Jia, Weiwei Zhang, Guobing Ying, Zhongchang Wang, Zhiyong Lu, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: A hybrid material of hollow Ti3C2Tx spheres and flakes was fabricated for the first time by a sacrificial-templated method and bonded together by in-situ polymerization of polyaniline. The resulting S-Ti3C2Tx/PANI/F-Ti3C2Tx showed high specific capacitance, salt adsorption capacity, and stability even after 30 cycles.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanan Deng, Yuanyuan Shen, Yao Du, Takashi Goto, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: In this paper, N-doped and derivatized-carbon-intercalated Ti3C2Tx (N-Ti3C2Tx/C) was fabricated using ZIF-67 as an intermediate precursor, and then N-Ti3C2Tx/C/CuS was prepared by further intercalation with CuS nanoparticles. The specific capacitance of N-Ti3C2Tx/C/CuS reached 1205.8 F g(-1), about 5 times that of N-Ti3C2Tx/C and 2 times that of CuS, and higher than other reported composites. N-Ti3C2Tx/C/CuS exhibited a high energy density and power density as a symmetric supercapacitor electrode, and showed excellent stability after 3000 cycles.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huan Xi, Fanlu Min, Zhanhu Yao, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: The removal of phosphate from wastewater is a difficult task using traditional methods, but can be addressed using high-performance adsorbents. In this study, a novel composite adsorbent, composed of dolomite-doped biochar and bentonite, was synthesized and showed excellent adsorption capacity and stability in complex water environments.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tianmeng Zhang, Hao Tan, Yao Du, Haimeng Huang, Mingxia Shen, Xing Liu, Zhongchang Wang, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: The critical demand for zero wastewater discharge and water purification has emphasized the importance of appropriate membrane material design and applications. The design of porous nanopores in films is a promising solution for improving the film's low flux and poor selectivity. Through the design of a porous crystal skeleton-stimulated hard/soft film, abundant graded nanopores and fluid channels were obtained, greatly enhancing the transportation of water molecules across the film.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haimeng Huang, Jianfeng Zhang, Chunmei Tang, Anyu Li, Tianmeng Zhang, Huapeng Xue, Daofeng Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel Z-scheme heterojunction material MXene/TiO2/Bi2S3 was proposed for photocatalytic sterilization. The material exhibited narrow band gap, wide light absorption range, and low impedance, facilitating the transfer and separation of photo-generated charges. It effectively disrupted the defense action of bacteria and achieved quick sterilization.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mengni Ge, Zhuohui Jia, Quanguo Jiang, Guobing Ying, Yan Yang, Shaoyu Wu, Takashi Goto, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: This study developed highly-permeable and antifouling thin-film nanocomposite membranes by incorporating graphitic carbon nitride nanomaterials into polyamide layer. The resulting membranes showed improved water permeability and rejection rate compared to traditional polyamide membranes, demonstrating the effectiveness of the modification approach.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianmeng Zhang, Ruyong Guo, Guobing Ying, Zhiyong Lu, Chao Peng, Mingxia Shen, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: Inspired by the structure of sandy soils, researchers developed a multifunctional high-permeability film (PBC/PPSM) with graded nanofluidic channels, demonstrating high structural stability and flexibility in complex water environments and exhibiting outstanding separation performance.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2022)