Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng Wang, Lijun Zhan, Jian Peng
Summary: Micro-alloying with Nb in carbon-doped HEAs improves the mechanical properties and inhibits thermal decomposition. The addition of Nb induces carbide precipitation, strengthening the alloy. Furthermore, Nb alloying hinders the decomposition of the FCC matrix at intermediate temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Qu, Cheng Ji, Linglei Min, Yubao Liu, Wei Li, Lei Xing, Huiping Ren
Summary: Grain refinement is an effective approach to enhance the strength and toughness of metal materials. In this study, a super grain refinement effect was achieved in the as-cast FeCoCrNiMn high entropy alloy by adding 0.19 wt% B. The addition of B led to a grain size distribution mainly below 150 μm and an average grain size refined from 3903 μm to 80 μm. It was found that B could form Cr2B phase, serving as a high-efficiency nucleating agent to refine the grain of the high entropy alloy. The orientation relationships between the Cr2B phase and the HEA matrix were also confirmed.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. Xing, C. J. Li, Y. K. Mu, Y. D. Jia, K. K. Song, J. Tan, G. Wang, Z. Q. Zhang, J. H. Yi, J. Eckert
Summary: A multiphase CrMnFeCoNi high-entropy alloy (HEA) material was successfully prepared using a powder metallurgy process, and the critical roles of nanoscale particle formation and deformation twinning in the strain hardening ability of the material were revealed through microstructural characterization and mechanical testing.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feifei Ji, Hongwu Xu, Zhao Wang, Ruxuan Liu, Shulei Feng, Xing Liu, Lihui Gu, Zhiqiang Liu, Yang Bai
Summary: The study focuses on the fabrication, microstructure features, strengthening mechanism, and mechanical properties of the Fe65.7Ni11.7Ti1Mo6.6Co15 high entropy alloy (HEA) subjected to LSP treatment. It is found that LSP treatment can significantly refine the grains and improve the ultimate tensile strength and ductility of the HEA. The fracture behavior also transitions from a cleavage fracture pattern to a mixture of brittleness and ductility fracture pattern.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhonglun Zhang, Ji Gu, Min Song
Summary: The thermodynamic stability of the FeCoCrNiMn high entropy alloy is questioned in recent investigations. In this study, a long-time annealing treatment at 500 degrees C was conducted on a cold-rolled FeCoCrNiMn alloy, and the results show the precipitation of three phases. The precipitation sequence starts with two phases (a Cr-rich phase and a NiMn-rich phase) at annealing time ranging from 240 to 720 h, followed by a third FeCo-rich phase at a longer annealing period of 960 h. The formation of precipitation significantly affects the mechanical properties of the alloy.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peng-Hong Hu, Hong-Wu Song, Yan Chen, Fei-Peng Chen, Shi-Hong Zhang
Summary: A new Cu-2Ag-0.14La alloy with enhanced mechanical properties and electrical conductivity was developed by introducing Ag-rich primary phases and nanoscale Ag precipitates. The annealed Cu-2Ag-0.14La alloy showed increased yielding and ultimate tensile strengths, with grain sizes increasing but size ratio varying significantly with temperature. The refined grain sizes in Cu-2Ag-0.14La alloy were related to nano-scale precipitates, hindering subgrain boundary formation and providing stronger pinning effect on boundary migration during annealing.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hongning Wen, Xuefeng Tang, Junsong Jin, Chao Cai, Heyang Yang, Qing Teng, Qingsong Wei, Xinyun Wang, Chaowei Zheng, Yingjie He, Jianzheng Guo
Summary: A novel P/M nickel-based superalloy with excellent combination of strength and ductility is developed for turbine disks. The effects of extrusion ratio (lambda) on precipitation behavior, grain refinement, microtexture, and mechanical properties are systematically studied. A high yield strength (YS) and ductility are achieved through extrusion, thanks to refined grains and the gamma & PRIME; phase. A multi-mechanistic strengthening model is constructed to understand the strengthening mechanisms. This work provides a practical route and theoretical support for optimizing microstructure and enhancing mechanical properties of P/M nickel-based superalloy.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenlong Deng, Shilong Xing, Ming Chen
Summary: The equiatomic FeCoCrNiMn is a highly studied high-entropy alloy known for its exceptional properties. In this study, FeCoCrNiMn HEAs with varying grain sizes were prepared and the ultrafine-grained sample showed enhanced strength-ductility combination and improved wear performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhanjiang Li, Xuekun Ding, Li Chen, Jichang He, Junfeng Chen, Jia Chen, Nengbin Hua, Pinqiang Dai, Qunhua Tang
Summary: This study systematically investigated the effects of Si content and annealing temperature on the microstructural evolution and tensile properties of FeCoCrNiMnSix high-entropy alloys. The results showed that increasing Si content led to an increase in alloy strength and a decrease in recrystallization ratio during annealing. By changing the CRA temperature and Si content, a heterogeneous grain structure with high yield strength and good ductility was obtained.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Peng, Wen-Cai Liu, Guo-Hua Wu
Summary: Magnesium-lithium (Mg-Li) alloy, as the lightest metal structure material, has great market prospects. However, achieving a balance between superlightness and high strength, as well as improving high-temperature strength and stability remains challenging. Alloying, grain refinement, and compound strengthening are effective methods to enhance the mechanical properties of Mg-Li alloy.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qian He, Shuhei Yoshida, Nobuhiro Tsuji
Summary: This study reports the characteristic strengthening mechanisms of HfNbTaTi, HfNbTiZr, HfNbTi, HfTaTi, and NbTiZr equi-atomic refractory medium entropy alloys (RMEAs). The alloys were processed to obtain microstructures with varying grain sizes and their mechanical properties were evaluated. The low elastic modulus of the RMEAs was found to be the reason for their small slopes of the Hall-Petch relationships and weak grain refinement strengthening. Moreover, the high friction stresses of the RMEAs were attributed to the interaction between severe lattice distortion and elastic field of edge dislocations.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cheenepalli Nagarjuna, Kwang Yong Jeong, Yeeun Lee, Shin Min Woo, Sun Ig Hong, Hyoung Seop Kim, Soon-Jik Hong
Summary: In this study, an equiatomic CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy (HEA) was fabricated by a rapid solidification gas atomization process and further refined by high-energy mechanical milling. The results showed that the powder morphology changed significantly with increasing milling time and the HEA exhibited improved hardness and compressive yield strength. The 60 min milled HEA demonstrated the lowest coefficient of friction and specific wear rate, indicating that the developed powder metallurgy approach has the potential to enhance the strength and wear resistance of HEAs.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Y. Xing, C. J. Li, K. X. Xiao, P. Gao, J. Tan, J. P. Wei, N. Y. Li, J. H. Yi
Summary: Equiatomic CrMnFeCoNi high-entropy alloys (HEAs) with multiphase structure were fabricated by vacuum hot-pressing sintering using mechanical alloying (MA) or spray-drying (SD) precursor powders. The bulk HEAs fabricated from MA powders exhibited excellent mechanical properties, attributed to the strengthening effect of precipitated nanoscale sigma phase and M23C6 phase.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
S. S. Nene, P. Agrawal, M. Frank, A. Watts, S. Shukla, C. Morphew, A. Chesetti, J. S. Park, R. S. Mishra
Summary: The study demonstrates a novel approach to achieve high strength and ductility synergy in Cu-HEA by combining different interface formations and hardening mechanisms. This new alloy design is expected to open up new directions in materials science, balancing performance with cost-effectiveness.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Adil Mansoor, Wenbo Du, Zijian Yu, Ning Ding, Junjian Fu, Feng Lou, Ke Liu, Shubo Li
Summary: The effects of grain refinement and precipitate evolution on the mechanical performance of Mg-12Gd-2Er-0.4Zr alloy fabricated by double extrusion are analyzed. The results show that double extrusion leads to the fragmentation of bulky precipitates and the formation of fine precipitates, resulting in a refined grain structure and increased content of rare-earth elements. The presence of fine precipitates and refined grains contributes to a high yield strength and elongation in the alloy.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
J. Peng, R. C. Wang, M. Wang, H. S. Liu
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
J. Peng, R. C. Wang, H. S. Liu, J. Y. Li
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Peng, H. S. Liu, H. B. Ma, X. M. Shi, R. C. Wang
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xuewei Zhu, Jian Peng, Xiaofeng Wei, Pengpeng Yan, Fu Wang
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Meng Wang, Huashan Liu, Richu Wang, Jian Peng
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2020)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jian Peng, Zi-yong Li, Xin-bo Ji, Yan-le Sun, Li-ming Fu, Ai-dang Shan
TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jian Peng, Liming Fu, Yanle Sun, Ziyong Li, Xinbo Ji, Aidang Shan
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Peng, Huashan Liu, Liming Fu, Aidang Shan
Summary: Interfacial reactions are fundamental in soldering in the electronic packaging industry, and the formation of a ductile multi-principal-element alloy (MPEA) can enhance shear strength and prevent cracks in brittle intermetallic compound (IMC) layers. The use of a multi-element substrate and the formation of a ductile MPEA layer near the substrate can optimize strain localization and improve the performance of the joint.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Peng, Meng Wang, Behzad Sadeghi, Richu Wang, Huashan Liu, Pasquale Cavaliere
Summary: By inducing nano-sized multi-principal-element alloy layers to form at the solder/substrate interface, the study found that it can improve the shear strength of the joint, eliminating cracks within IMCs and improving the mechanical reliability of the joint.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Peng, R-C Wang, M-X Zhu, Z-M Li, H-S Liu, A. K. Mukherjee, T. Hu
Summary: This study reveals that spinodal-like decomposition in the Au-Sn eutectic alloy is the key mechanism for stabilizing fine grains and achieving superplasticity. The spinodal-like decomposition minimizes the system's free energy and maintains micrometer-sized grains, while the stacking faults generated during deformation coordinate the strain incompatibilities.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Meng Wang, Huashan Liu, Jian Peng
Summary: This study demonstrates that by designing alloy substrates, ductile phases can be produced to enhance the shear strength of solder joints. Compared to the brittle interfacial reaction products layer, the face-centered cubic structured solid solution layer exhibits sufficient ductility and strength, thereby improving the performance of the solder joint.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yexin Lang, Haoliang Xiang, Jian Peng, Huashan Liu
Summary: Phase relations of the Mg-Gd-Er system at the Mg-rich corner were studied through experimental alloy sampling approach. Isothermal sections at 673 K and 773 K were determined using EPMA and XRD. No ternary compounds were found at the investigated temperatures. MgEr and MgGd can form a continuous solid solution, and five three-phased fields were identified in both isothermal sections at 673 K and 773 K.
CALPHAD-COMPUTER COUPLING OF PHASE DIAGRAMS AND THERMOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng Wang, Lijun Zhan, Jian Peng
Summary: Micro-alloying with Nb in carbon-doped HEAs improves the mechanical properties and inhibits thermal decomposition. The addition of Nb induces carbide precipitation, strengthening the alloy. Furthermore, Nb alloying hinders the decomposition of the FCC matrix at intermediate temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuaijiang Yan, Richu Wang, Chaoqun Peng, Zhiyong Cai, Jian Peng
Summary: The 7055-Mg alloy with higher Mg content showed significantly improved mechanical strength compared to the 7055 alloy doped with other elements and particles. The addition of 1 wt.% Mg promoted the precipitation of eta' phase, leading to a finer grain size and more uniform microstructure. Post heat treatment allowed for tailoring the volume fractions and sizes of eta' phases, optimizing the mechanical properties of the samples.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(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)