Article
Thermodynamics
Lu Liu, Wen Ao, Zhan Wen, Yang Wang, Yuexiao Long, Peijin Liu, Guoqiang He, Larry K. B. Li
Summary: The addition of Al-Mg alloys as fuel additives can enhance the combustion and agglomeration characteristics of composite propellants, with (Al/Mg)(0.5) offering the optimal balance of ignition, combustion, and agglomeration properties.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gnanasambandam Anbuchezhiyan, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Rama Rao Karri, Mohammad Khalid
Summary: This study synthesized Mg-Al-Zn alloy and Mg-Al-Zn/BN/B4C hybrid composite, and evaluated their properties. The results showed that the hybrid composite samples reinforced with 9 wt% B4C outperformed the control specimen in terms of strength and hardness, and reduced the corrosion area.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanghuan Zhang, Wei Zhang, Xin Wei, Zeming Yuan, Jingliang Gao, Shihai Guo, Huiping Ren
Summary: The addition of TiO2 in magnesium based materials improves the efficiency of mechanical milling and enhances the hydrogen storage performance, especially in the as-milled (x = 5) alloy. The alloy exhibits an amorphous and nanocrystalline structure, and the TiO2 content has a slight effect on the thermodynamic properties of the alloys. The optimal hydrogen storage property is shown in the as-milled (x = 5) alloy due to its minimum dehydrogenation apparent activation energy.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shujing Li, Lili Yang, Yunfeng Zhu, Yana Liu, Jiguang Zhang, Liquan Li
Summary: In this paper, MgH2 is prepared by hydriding combustion synthesis (HCS) and the mechanism of improving Mg hydrogenation properties by the in-situ formation of Al* is revealed. The addition of Al greatly increases the hydrogenation degree of Mg, and the reaction process of Al with Mg and H2 provides rapid diffusion channels and nucleation sites.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Vladimir A. Gorshkov, Pavel A. Miloserdov, Natalia Yu Khomenko, Olga M. Miloserdova
Summary: Composite materials based on (Cr, Mn, V)-Al-C MAX phases were synthesized by SHS method, with variation in starting reagents affecting the process parameters and phase composition of products. The materials exhibit laminated structures and different compositions depending on the amount of starting reagents used.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Yin, Yuanhong Qi, Bo Li, Hu Gu, Jinghui Zhao, Liqiang Ji, Bo Zhang, Zeming Yuan, Yanghuan Zhang
Summary: The study found that TiF3 has a catalytic effect on Mg85Cu5Ni10 alloy, promoting the hydriding and dehydriding kinetics while reducing thermodynamic stability. An appropriate amount of TiF3 can improve the hydriding/dehydriding kinetics and thermodynamics of the alloy.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. M. Lakhnik, I. M. Kirian, A. D. Rud
Summary: The Mg/MAX-phase composite materials were synthesized by reactive ball milling in a hydrogen gas atmosphere, and the phase composition and dehydrogenation performance of the composites were investigated. The Ti3AlC2 MAX-phase significantly reduces the dehydrogenation temperature of MgH2, and the highest hydrogen capacity achieved was 5.6 wt%. The kinetic mechanism of the dehydrogenation was investigated using the JMAK technique.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Yanghuan Zhang, Xin Wei, Wei Zhang, Zeming Yuan, Jinliang Gao, Huiping Ren
Summary: In this study, mechanical grinding was used to fabricate Mg-based alloys with the addition of TiO2 and La2O3 catalysts, which were found to enhance grinding efficiency, activation performance, reaction kinetics, and reduce hydrogen desorption activation energy. The particle sizes of the alloys with catalysts were significantly reduced compared to the alloy without catalysts, and the hydrogen release time and hydrogenation enthalpy change were also affected by the presence of TiO2 and La2O3.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Zhao, Yujie Bai, Xinxin Liang, Ting Wang, Chuanyi Wang
Summary: Molybdenum carbides, specifically the alpha-MoC phase, exhibit enhanced CO2 adsorption, making them more efficient catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation at 130 degrees C. The synergistic effect of photothermal catalysis results in at least a 45% increase in activity compared to thermocatalysis on the same catalysts, due to light-promoted surface intermediate dissociation, specifically formate species. This study provides new insights into the photothermocatalytic synergistic effect.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yifan Li, Jie Wang, Haoying Liu, Dazhi Liu, Dongming Song, Yanchun Li
Summary: This study aims to improve the combustion properties of Mg-based ignition charge at low ambient pressure and proposes an innovative idea of using Mg-Gd alloy powder as the fuel. The experimental results show that MGTV can stably combust at low pressure and has better combustion performance and radiation properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhao Zhang, Donghui He, Xiaofei Xing, Yijin Liu, Tong Liu
Summary: Solid-state hydrogen storage with Mg added with high efficiency catalysts shows promise in breaking through the barrier of hydrogen storage materials. By adding single-metal (Al) and bimetal (Al, Zr) into Mg nanoparticles using the hydrogen plasma-metal reaction (HPMR) method, Mg-Al and Mg-Al-Zr nanocomposites with an approximate size of 100 nm were prepared. The addition of Al and Zr significantly accelerates the hydrogen absorption and desorption kinetics of Mg, with the Mg-Al-Zr nanocomposites showing enhanced kinetics compared to the Mg-Al nanocomposites. The nanostructure of Mg and the synergistic catalytic effects of active catalytic sites and H diffusion channels provided by the multiphase nanocatalysts contribute to the reduction of activation energy.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peiyuan Liang, Lina Wang, Qi Wang, Baogang Zhao, Yunhe Li, Yanming Ma, Yi Wei, Tianjun Sun
Summary: Al-Ti oxides supported noble-metal catalysts were prepared through mechanical ball-milling method and incipient wetness impregnation method, in which the etching of Al-Ti mixed oxides by phosphoric acid enhanced the propane oxidation performance. The phosphate-modified Pd/Al2O3-TiO2 catalyst with an Al/P ratio of 3:1 exhibited high catalytic activity, achieving over 90% conversion of C3H8 at 380 degrees C and GHSV of 100000 h-1, with the addition of 5 vol% H2O and 10 vol% CO2. The incorporation of Al2O3 and TiO2 provided a high specific surface area and excellent pore structure, while the phosphate modification enhanced the interaction between Pd species and the support, leading to better dispersion and catalytic stability. The presence of brilliant redox ability and abundant surface oxygen species in phosphate-modified Pd/Al2O3-TiO2 catalysts contributed to the activation of O2 and increased catalytic activity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shijie Song, Han Yan, Meng Cai, Yu Huang, Xiaoqiang Fan, Xuejun Cui, Minhao Zhu
Summary: Endowing Mg alloy surface with superhydrophobicity can effectively solve its poor corrosion resistance and broaden its application fields. A bilayer composite coating composed of microarc oxidation layer and superhydrophobic layer was fabricated to protect Mg alloys, showing excellent water-repellent, self-cleaning properties, and environmental stability. The synergistic barrier protection of microarc oxidation layer and superhydrophobic layer provides effective corrosion protection for Mg alloys in different service environments.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yusong Ma, Kaichuang Zhang, Shizhou Ma, Jinyan He, Xiqiang Gai, Xinggao Zhang
Summary: The study found that MgB2 alloy has good ignition characteristics, with significantly reduced ignition temperature, making it suitable for use in gunpowder, propellant, explosives, and pyrotechnics. The study also found that the ignition reaction of MgB2 mainly occurs on the surface, with the ignition process divided into two stages.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mingjun Yang, Kai Li, Haonan Chen, Jicheng Wang, Zhuo Zhang, Ning Yan, Qiang Lu, Xinyue Lan, Tong Yang, Ying Zhang, Gunan Li, Shuyan Zhang, Yong Du
Summary: This study investigated the corrosion process of MgSi nano-precipitates in an Al-Mg-Si alloy using transmission electron microscopy. It was found that coarsened beta' precipitates in the over-aged state were corroded through dissolution of Mg and oxidation of Si, transforming into amorphous SiO2 precipitates. This newly discovered crystalline-to-amorphous phase transformation plays a role in intragranular corrosion behavior, explaining the reduced susceptibility of over-aged Al-Mg-Si alloys to pitting and intergranular corrosion.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zirui Yuan, Shaohan Li, Kaiwen Wang, Nuo Xu, Weiwei Sun, Litao Sun, Hujun Cao, Huaijun Lin, Yunfeng Zhu, Yao Zhang
Summary: In this study, the application of Ni and Pt nano-clusters in MgH2 hydrogen storage materials was investigated. The results showed that the Ni@Pt core-shell structure can significantly lower the onset dehydrogenation temperature of MgH2, improve its hydrogen storage kinetics, and tailor the thermal stability of the MgH2-based system. Further theoretical calculations confirmed the catalytic effect of Pt nano-clusters and the importance of the catalyst-reactant interface.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haifang Xie, Dahai Zeng, Bing Du, Peng Zhang, Huaijun Lin, Qingyang Li, Zhidan Lin, Wei Li, Yuying Meng
Summary: This study reports a novel Co2P@NOCs non-precious metal electrocatalyst that can serve as an excellent noble metal-free bifunctional electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media. The Co2P@NOC-2 electrocatalyst exhibits low overpotential and a small Tafel slope for OER, as well as positive onset and half-wave potentials for ORR. It also demonstrates better methanol tolerance and long-term durability compared to the commercial Pt/C catalyst.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanyu Chen, Xiao Wang, Huaijun Lin, Florian Vogel, Wei Li, Lin Cao, Zhidan Lin, Peng Zhang
Summary: This paper proposes a simple and efficient method for disposing of waste low-density polyethylene (LDPE) express packaging bags, aiming to minimize waste and address the energy shortage. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) derived from LDPE were produced and tried as electrodes for supercapacitors. Waste LDPE bags were pyrolyzed and carbonized using a dual-temperature reaction system, and the effect of different carbonization temperatures and treatment durations on the product was investigated. CNTs synthesized at 750 degrees C showed the best properties with a high yield of 41.9% and carbon conversion of 61.2%. The electrode demonstrated good performance with a capacitance retention of 93.16% and a Coulomb efficiency of 92.85% after 10,000 cycles. The dual-temperature reaction system offers an efficient way to recycle waste LDPE, and LDPE-derived CNTs can be applied in supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kaveh Edalati, Etsuo Akiba, Walter J. Botta, Yuri Estrin, Ricardo Floriano, Daniel Fruchart, Thierry Grosdidier, Zenji Horita, Jacques Huot, Hai-Wen Li, Huai-Jun Lin, Adam Revesz, Michael J. Zehetbauer
Summary: Magnesium and its alloys are extensively studied for solid-state hydrogen storage, but there are challenges in the kinetics and thermodynamics of hydrogenation and dehydrogenation. Severe plastic deformation methods have been utilized to improve the activation, air resistance, and kinetics of Mg-based hydrogen storage materials by introducing ultrafine/nanoscale grains and crystal lattice defects. These deformed materials, particularly with alloying additives or second-phase nanoparticles, exhibit fast hydrogen absorption/desorption kinetics and good cycling stability. The study also highlights the application of severe plastic deformation methods in hydrogen binding-energy engineering and the synthesis of new magnesium alloys for reversible low/room-temperature hydrogen storage.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiying Jian, Jian Li, Bing Han, Fei Chu, Kaiyao Wu, Yuying Meng, Meng Zhang, Huai-Jun Lin
Summary: In this study, varying amounts of FeOOH were generated in situ on an amorphous Fe78Si9B13 alloy ribbon through potentiostatic cathodic corrosion treatments of different durations. These samples, labeled R-0.5h, R-1h, R-2h, and R-5h, were then evaluated as electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in 1 M KOH. The optimal catalytic performance was observed in the R-1h sample, which achieved an overpotential of 356 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm-2 and a Tafel slope of 45 mV dec-1.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiahui Zhao, Peng Zhang, Lin Cao, Haoling Huo, Huaijun Lin, Qiwei Wang, Florian Vogel, Wei Li, Zhidan Lin
Summary: In this study, a novel amphiphilic CA-g-AN material was synthesized and used to improve the hydrophilicity of PES membranes. The modified membranes demonstrated higher water flux and better antifouling ability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haifang Xie, Bing Du, Xiaoxi Huang, Dahai Zeng, Hui Meng, Huaijun Lin, Wei Li, Tewodros Asefa, Yuying Meng
Summary: Efficient oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalysts are in high demand for various renewable energy systems. This study reports the synthesis of a highly efficient ORR electrocatalyst composed of N-doped mesoporous carbon and single Fe atoms. The material exhibits excellent electrocatalytic activity for ORR in acidic and alkaline media, comparable to Pt/C. It also demonstrates high durability and tolerance to methanol crossover reaction, making it suitable for proton exchange membrane fuel cells and zinc-air batteries.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Longjiang Peng, Jian Li, Meng Zhang, Huaijun Lin, Zu Li, Wei Li
Summary: This study characterized the tribological behaviors of a Zr-based BMG material against GCr15 steel balls under different loads and frequencies. It was found that high coefficient of friction (COF) was observed under low load and high frequency, while low COF was observed under high loads or at low frequencies. The specific wear rate increased with both load and frequency, with frequency playing a more crucial role. Transition of wear mechanisms from oxidative wear and abrasive wear to adhesive wear was detected with increasing load and frequency, and the role of plastic deformation of BMG was illustrated. This study helps to understand the tribological properties of Zr-based BMGs under sliding conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiao Wang, Haoling Huo, Congjie Xu, Huaijun Lin, Qiwei Wang, Junjie Yang, Florian Vogel, Xiaoying Wang, Zhidan Lin, Lin Cao, Wei Li, Peng Zhang
Summary: A glucose-responsive PBA-based biosensor with outstanding mechanical properties, excellent glucose sensitivity, response stability, and wide linearity was successfully synthesized in this study. The biosensor exhibited exceptional electromechanical responsiveness, high sensitivity, and a linear response to glucose concentration from 0.20 mM to 2.0 mM. It also showed satisfactory cyto-compatibility, hemocompatibility, and antibacterial properties. This new material with special structure holds promise as a substitute for non-enzymatic glucose biosensors and can benefit wound management in diabetic patients.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiying Jian, Jian Li, Liqing He, Hai-Wen Li, Meng Zhang, Peng Zhang, Huai-Jun Lin
Summary: Recently, studies have shown that materials processed by severe plastic deformation (SPD) exhibit superior performances in electrocatalytic hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions for water splitting. This paper summarizes the recent advances in electrochemical hydrogen production performances of SPDed materials, provides a brief description of the basic principles of electrocatalytic water splitting, comprehensively reviews the development of SPD technology and recent advances on SPDed materials with enhanced hydrogen production properties. Furthermore, future prospects for SPDed materials in hydrogen production are discussed.
MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
L. He, Z. Wang, Y. Li, H. Lin, J. Li, T. Cheng, Q. Zhu, C. Shang, Z. Lu, R. Floriano, H. -w. Li
Summary: Composite electrolytes with high conductivity and excellent electrochemical stability were prepared by a sophisticated chemical reaction without using any electrolyte precursors, which shows great potential for advanced solid-state batteries.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Liqing He, Xiaobin Shi, Xiao Li, Jing Huang, Tengfei Cheng, Xi Wang, Yongtao Li, Huaijun Lin, Kaveh Edalati, Hai -Wen Li
Summary: Severe plastic deformation (SPD) processes are effective methods to refine grains, introduce crystal defects, and improve mechanical properties and functionality. High-pressure torsion (HPT) is particularly useful for preparing hydrogen storage materials, as it can process powders and induce greater plastic deformation. HPT technology not only allows for the preparation of bulk samples and enhances various properties of hydrogen storage materials, but also enables the synthesis of new alloys, intermetallics, composites, and even immiscible Mg-based alloys.
MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanyu Chen, Jie Li, Yingfei Yang, Junjie Yang, Huaijun Lin, Qiwei Wang, Xusheng Yang, Yuying Meng, Wei Li, Zhidan Lin, Peng Zhang
Summary: A novel porous polymer was prepared using the Pickering high internal phase emulsion (HIPE) template method for efficient oil-water separation from sewage. The addition of OTS-modified carbon nanotubes and surfactants improved the stability, mechanical properties, and separation efficiency of the polyHIPE. The 1%OTS-CNT polyHIPE exhibited high oil absorption capacity and maintained absorption efficiency even after multiple reapplications. Furthermore, the polymer showed superior antibacterial properties against E. coli and S. aureus.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chunyan Xiang, Dahai Zeng, Bing Du, Xiaoxi Huang, Huaijun Lin, Peng Zhang, Zhiguo Zhang, Dexin Chen, Wei Li, Yuying Meng
Summary: In this study, nitrogen and phosphorous co-doping was used to improve the water-splitting electrocatalytic performance of pentlandite cobalt sulfide. The co-doped material showed enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction activity and excellent oxygen evolution reaction activity in alkaline media. The improved performance is attributed to the optimized electronic structure and surface wettability of the co-doped material.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. J. Huang, H. Wang, L. Z. Ouyang, M. Zhu, H. J. Lin
Summary: This study solves the problem of sluggish de/hydrogenation kinetics of Mg-based amorphous alloys by building a hydrogen pump on the surface of the alloys. The hydrogen pump effect of seeded crystalline alloy is confirmed, greatly enhancing the hydrogen absorption rate and low-temperature dehydrogenation kinetics.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
