Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanan Lu, Heng Zhou, Fang Yuan, Chi Wang, Xiaofei Duan, Yong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of blast furnace burden preparation using the composite agglomeration process (CAP) for titanomagnetite concentrate. The results showed that CAP optimized the particle size distribution of the feed and increased the voidage of the material layer, improving permeability index. Under specific experimental conditions, CAP achieved higher sintering yield, productivity, and RDI+3.15 compared to traditional sintering process (TSP). CAP also exhibited better agglomeration technical indexes than TSP under the same composite basicity conditions. It is an effective method for producing low-basicity sinter and reducing the proportion of expensive acid pellets in the burden.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gongjin Cheng, Lanjie Li, Xiangxin Xue, He Yang, Weijun Zhang, Ruiguo Bai
Summary: The effects of extracted-vanadium residue (EVR) and MgO on the fundamental sintering characteristics of High-chromium vanadium-titanium magnetite (HCVTM) were studied. The optimal blending ratio was found to be 6 wt% EVR and 1 wt% MgO.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yosep Han, Seongmin Kim, Byunghun Go, Sujeong Lee, Seongkyun Park, Ho-Seok Jeon
Summary: An optimized magnetic separation process was proposed to improve the recovery of high-content vanadium and titanium concentrates from vanadium-titanium magnetite ore. By crushing and grinding the ore samples, an optimum grinding time and magnetic intensity were determined, leading to satisfactory grade and recovery of vanadium and titanium concentrates.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Tom Honeyands, Thi Bang Tuyen Nguyen, David Pinson, Paul R. J. Connolly, Mark Pownceby, James Manuel, Leanne Matthews, John Leedham, Tejbir Singh, Damien P. O'Dea
Summary: This study analyzed the mineralogy of iron ore sinter and found that basicity has a significant influence on the formation and characteristics of sinter minerals. Increasing basicity decreases the required sintering temperature and changes the mineral composition.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Jiang, Liangping Xu, Qiang Zhong, Chen Liu, Huibo Liu, Mingjun Rao, Zhiwei Peng, Guanghui Li
Summary: This study investigated the agglomeration of titanomagnetite concentrate using the composite agglomeration process (CAP) and found that CAP resulted in higher yield and better product quality compared to the traditional sintering process. The improved properties were attributed to the formation of calcium ferrite and silicoferrite of calcium and aluminum group minerals in CAP, which helped overcome the negative effects of perovskite on agglomeration.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Shi-hong Peng, Hao Liu, Ze-zheng Sun, Chang-wei Li, Yue-lin Qin, Wei-qiang Liu, Guang Wang
Summary: The effects of oxygen enrichment on the sintering process of vanadium-titanium magnetite were investigated. Increasing the oxygen concentration from 21 to 27 vol.% resulted in improved flame front speed, yield, and productivity. Additionally, the sinter strength and desulphurization level were increased through the oxygen enrichment.
JOURNAL OF IRON AND STEEL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Siyu Cheng, Peter Charles Hayes, Evgueni Jak
Summary: A systematic analysis was conducted on industrial iron ore sinter product and associated sinter returns, characterizing the major macro- and micro-structural types. The correlation between mechanical sinter strength and sinter microstructure was found, particularly in materials with high porosity and isolated hematite grains. The formation of microstructure types was explained by non-equilibrium solidification in the Fe2O3-Al2O3-CaO-SiO2 system.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Songtao Yang, Mi Zhou, Tao Jiang, Xiangxin Xue
Summary: Artificial rich ore for blast furnace use can be produced by sintering ultra-poor vanadium-titanium magnetite (PVTM) with a high-grade iron concentrate. Different types of PVTM sinters were studied for their application performance in the blast furnace, with high-basicity PVTM sinter showing the best overall performance, including high flame front speed and productivity, making it suitable for blast furnace use.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shihong Peng, Hao Liu, Huangjie Hua, Zezheng Sun, Yuelin Qin, Fei Meng, Weiqiang Liu, Guang Wang
Summary: In order to improve the permeability of sinter packed bed and efficiently utilize low-grade iron bearing minerals, the impact of returned fines embedding on productivity, yield, flame front speed (FFS), tumble index (TI), and permeability of the vanadium titanium magnetite sintering process was studied. The results showed that embedding different sizes of returned fines can increase the productivity, yield, flame front speed, and tumble index to a certain extent, with the optimal sintering indices occurring at a particle size of 3 to 5 mm for the embedded return fines. The study also found that the permeability of the sinter packed bed improves as the mass ratio of the embedded return fines increases from 0% to 50%.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wenbo Li, Xiao Liu, Dongquan Liu, Yuexin Han
Summary: In this paper, magnetization roasting low-intensity magnetic separation was conducted to separate titanium and vanadium from an Australian hematite concentrate. The results showed that high-grade iron concentrate and iron tailings with desirable recovery rates could be obtained under optimal roasting conditions. XRD analysis and magnetic analysis confirmed the transformation of minerals during magnetization roasting, enabling the easy separation of ilmenite and vanadium through magnetic separation.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Shan-nan Li, Jian-li Li, Yue Yu, Hang-yu Zhu
Summary: The effect of Cr2O3 content on the physicochemical properties of the CaO-SiO2-FetO-MgO system was studied. It was found that with the increase in Cr2O3 content, the melting temperature of the slag rose, the melting range slightly expanded, but the lime dissolution rate remained unchanged.
JOURNAL OF IRON AND STEEL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guangyu Hao, Zhiyin Deng, Chunxin Wei, Miaoyong Zhu
Summary: Laboratory experiments were conducted to study the dissolution and penetration behaviors of MgO-based refractories in CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO-TiO2 system ladle refining slags. It was found that the addition of TiO2 increases the solubility of MgO in the slags and influences the physical properties of the slags. TiO2 content affects the viscosity, surface tension, and contact angle between the slags and MgO refractory. The depth of slag penetration into the refractory shows an initial increase and then decrease. TiO2 accelerates the degradation of MgO refractories, but the suitable MgO content in the slags can mitigate this effect.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS B-PROCESS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS PROCESSING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jianwen Yu, Nan Hu, Hanxin Xiao, Peng Gao, Yongsheng Sun
Summary: A new efficient and clean utilization technique for vanadium-titanium magnetite based on fluidized bed hydrogen reduction was developed in this study. Experimental results showed that a high metallization degree could be obtained under specific conditions, and the aggregation of metallic iron grains into flakes was observed during the reduction process.
Article
Polymer Science
Aviva Levina, Boer Wang, Peter A. Lay
Summary: Transferrin (Tf) plays a crucial role in transporting Fe(III) into cells, but its biological function in binding and delivering other metal ions remains controversial. This study investigated the effect of non-Fe(III) metal ion binding on the conformation of Tf using urea-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (urea-PAGE). The results showed that metal ions like In(III), V(III), and Cr(III) caused a closed Tf conformation similar to Fe(III)-Tf, while Ga(III) and V(IV) did not. Only In(III) increased the proportion of closed Tf conformation in whole serum. These findings suggest that Tf may not act as a natural carrier for metal ions other than Fe(III), but it can bind exogenous metal ions in serum and prevent their entry into cells, reducing their toxicity.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhiwei Bian, Desheng Chen, Linquan Sun, Lina Wang, Hongxin Zhao, Yulan Zhen, Tao Qi
Summary: A 3D simulation model was established to investigate the behavior of gas-liquid multiphase flow in an oxygen-rich side-blown bath smelting furnace (OSBF). The study analyzed the motion of bubbles, distribution of slag phase, flow field, and flow status in the bath during the smelting process. It was found that the gas and slag were evenly mixed, the slag iron interface fluctuation was subtle, and the turbulence of the molten iron layer was weak, which facilitated the smelting process. The effects of primary air flow, slag layer thickness, and slag viscosity on the process were also studied, providing recommendations for operation and optimization design of the OSBF.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS B-PROCESS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS PROCESSING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ang Li, Ce Cui, Weijie Wang, Yue Zhang, Jianyu Zhai, Ronghui Guo, Cheng Cheng, Wenfeng Qin, Erhui Ren, Hongyan Xiao, Mi Zhou, Jinwei Zhang
Summary: A simple strategy for the fabrication of biomass-derived aerogels with wide-sensing range, high sensitivity, and low detection limit has been developed. The resulting carbonized graphene-coated waste paper aerogel (C-GWA) shows great potential for wearable electronic products.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
HaiRui Liu, YinQi Chen, Guangtao Liu, Mi Zhou
Summary: In situ high-pressure Raman spectra of phthalic anhydride (PA) were measured using a diamond anvil cell technique up to 16 GPa. The results showed that all Raman bands shifted towards the blue region with increasing pressure, and new bands appeared. A possible Fermi resonance phenomenon was proposed at pressures above 6.6 GPa, accompanied by a potential first-order phase transition. The changes in Fermi resonance parameters, including intensity ratio, coupling coefficient, and frequency gap of unperturbed transition, were discussed.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Wencheng Lu, Kun Hao, Siyu Liu, Jian Lv, Mi Zhou, Pengyue Gao
Summary: A new stable phase of yttrium-nitrogen compound YN10 with metallic character was discovered at high pressure, showing potential as a high-energy-density material.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hailin Yu, Fei Fan, Chao He, Mi Zhou, Tian Ma, Yinghan Wang, Chong Cheng
Summary: S-modulated FeNi nanoalloys supported by hierarchically porous carbon exhibit excellent bifunctional oxygen catalytic activity, outperforming noble-metal-based composite catalysts. They show superior performance in rechargeable zinc-air batteries, providing new insights for the design of FeNi-based materials.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mi Zhou, Yunyan Wang, Weilai Chen, Jinfeng Wang
Summary: This paper mainly focuses on studying the structure and performance of a smart knitting sensor and investigates the properties of different fabrics knitted with conductive yarns. The study reveals that the prepared knitted fabrics not only meet the requirements of air permeability standards and have good elastic recovery but also show different conductivities based on the type and size of the conductive yarn used. The research findings indicate that the conductivity of the fabric is affected by the number of conductive yarn wales and courses, and the stability of conductivity varies for different types of conductive yarns and knitting stitches before and after washing.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Kewei Liu, Megan Walske, Mi Zhou, Xihong Zhang
Summary: The use of rammed earth as a construction material has gained attention for its sustainability and low-cost potential. However, the mechanical performance of stabilized rammed earth, particularly under dynamic loading, is not well understood. This study experimentally investigates the quasi-static and dynamic material properties of cement and calcium carbonate residue stabilized rammed earth, and derives empirical formulae for the dynamic increase factor.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Huxi Xia, Mi Zhou, Fujun Niu, Xihong Zhang, Yinghui Tian
Summary: This study investigates the combined capacity of bucket foundations in soft-over-stiff clay under general loading through numerical analysis. It proposes an empirical design procedure to evaluate the failure envelopes of these foundations. The results show that the presence of soft clay significantly reduces the uniaxial bearing capacities.
APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Zejian He, Haifeng Shao, Nannan Zhang, Jie Li, Hai Xiao, Tianhang Weng, Mi Zhou, Bianying Wen, Yulong Chen
Summary: This study designed and synthesized three amide nucleating agents with different symmetries to investigate the effect of symmetry on PLLA crystallization. It was found that the C3 symmetric amide structure exhibited the best performance as an efficient nucleation site.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Huijuan Wu, Weiqiong Zheng, Ran Zhu, Mi Zhou, Xiancheng Ren, Yinghan Wang, Chong Cheng, Hongju Zhou, Sujiao Cao
Summary: This article comprehensively summarizes and discusses the most important advances in engineering MOF nanoarchitectures for efficient water electrolysis. First, the methods of modulating the coordination structures and metal atom environments of MOF and MOF-derived catalysts are reviewed, and then their applications in water splitting are discussed based on the coordination structure and local atomic environment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bing Yang, Mi Zhou, Yuan Meng, Keming Chen, Jie Xu, Xiangfu Huang, Yucheng Liu, Lingli Li, Lili Ma, Mingyan Chen
Summary: Chemical oxidation as a pretreatment for petroleum-contaminated soil, coupled with bioremediation, can have serious impacts on indigenous microorganisms and available nutrients. This study found that hydrogen peroxide treatments significantly promoted the removal of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), especially in the initial days, and also affected the levels of dissolved nutrients. Both chemical oxidation and nutrients contribute to changes in microbial community structure and diversity. However, the long-term effects of H2O2 as a pretreatment had little impact on the soil indigenous microbial community structure and actually facilitated the continuous removal of TPH by indigenous microorganisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Runyu Fu, Jianguo Wang, Jianping Wang, Mi Zhou, Cai Li, Yating Zhao, Yadong Fan
Summary: This paper establishes a holistic model of a 500 kV GIS step-up substation equipment in a coastal power plant using the Electromagnetic Transient Program (EMTP). It investigates the VFTO waveform generated in different operations and analyzes its impact on equipment.
IET GENERATION TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mi Zhou, Weihan Zhao, Shengquan Zheng, Yongming Guo, Zehong Yang, Jianguo Wang, Li Cai, Yadong Fan
Summary: This study establishes a simulation model to investigate the lightning inductive characteristics between parallel cables. The research findings indicate that an increase in the horizontal distance between cables leads to a decrease in the cable induced voltage. Additionally, linear correlations exist between the height difference or disturbed cable length and the cable induced voltage, reaching maximum when the cables are at the same height and of equal length.
IET SCIENCE MEASUREMENT & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
DongFei Li, Shuo Zhang, Hongsheng Jia, Mingxing Song, Ying Zhang, Haibo Li, Mi Zhou
Summary: In this study, high pressure Raman research was conducted on lithium perchlorate crystal, and it was found that the crystal undergoes phase transformations under different pressure conditions, which has significant implications for its performance.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mei Zhang, Yuting Wen, Zhangheng Huang, Xin Qin, Mi Zhou, Dexuan Xiao, Weitong Cui, Zhiqiang Liu, Yunfeng Lin
Summary: A novel nanomedicine was developed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, which carries methotrexate and uses aptamer targeting tumor necrosis factor-alpha. This targeted nanomedicine accumulates in the inflammatory joints, reducing systemic toxicity and decreasing joint damage.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tiantian Li, Yuting Deng, Xiao Rong, Chao He, Mi Zhou, Yuanjiao Tang, Hongju Zhou, Chong Cheng, Changsheng Zhao
Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes the main advances and applications of tellurium-based nanomaterials (Te NMs) in electrocatalysis. The engineering strategies and principles to enhance the electrocatalytic activity and stability of Te NMs are discussed, including chemical/physical/multiplex templating strategies, heteroatom doping, and phase engineering. The typical applications of Te NMs in electrocatalysis are also presented. Finally, the key issues, challenges, and development trends of Te NMs as electrocatalysts are highlighted.
