Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ming Gao, Zheng Ma, Iniobong P. Etim, Li-Li Tan, Ke Yang
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the influence of microstructural evolution on mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg-2Zn-0.5Nd alloy during room-temperature drawing, and found that grain refinement and texture transformation significantly affected the mechanical and corrosion resistance of the alloy.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ming Gao, Iniobong P. Etim, Ke Yang, Lili Tan, Zheng Ma
Summary: This study improved the microstructure and mechanical properties of ZN20 alloy wire by combined processing of ECAP, FSP, extrusion, and hot drawing, enhancing the tensile strength and ductility while decreasing the corrosion rate.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Wangping Wu, Jiaqi Huang, Johannes Nather, Nurul Amanina Binti Omar, Frank Koester, Thomas Lampke, Yaxuan Liu, Haijun Pan, Yi Zhang
Summary: The evolution of preferential orientation in nanocrystalline nickel coatings with different H3BO3 contents and plating times was studied. The results showed that the orientation of the coatings changed with H3BO3 content and plating time, leading to differences in mechanical and corrosion resistance properties among coatings with different orientations.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
WenHui Guo, Jingyuan Li, Mingfan Qi, Yuzhao Xu, Hamid Reza Ezatpour
Summary: The effects of heat treatment on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of AlCoCrFeNiTi0.5 high-entropy alloy were investigated. Heat treatment was found to refine the microstructure, improve mechanical properties, and influence the alloy's hardness and corrosion resistance significantly.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muralidharan Raghav, Subbiah Karthick, Taejoon Park, Han-Seung Lee
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of snail shell ash (SSA) in marine environments, finding that a 20% to 30% replacement level of SSA in concrete significantly improved both corrosion resistance and strength. Extrapolation modeling was also conducted for strength and corrosion rate with respect to later age, indicating that SSA is a suitable replacement material for natural limestone in cement productions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuanyuan Wang, Chengbao Liu, Zuojun Jiao, Lei Cai, Cong Sun, Deming Wang, Lanyue Cui, Cuie Wen, Rong-Chang Zeng
Summary: This study investigates the corrosion behavior and mechanical properties of an extruded Mg-4Li-1Ca alloy under different micro-compressive stresses. The results show that micro-compressive stress can induce grain growth and precipitation of second-phase particles, accelerating the corrosion rate. However, when the stress level reaches a certain point, the volume fraction of the second phase becomes the dominant factor controlling the corrosion rate, and residual stress is released, forming corrosion product films that weaken the microstructural effect on corrosion behavior.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guangyu Ren, Lili Huang, Kunling Hu, Tianxin Li, Yiping Lu, Dongxu Qiao, Haitao Zhang, Dake Xu, Tongmin Wang, Tingju Li, Peter K. Liaw
Summary: A novel antibacterial high-entropy alloy with superior antibacterial properties and corrosion resistance was designed and prepared. The alloy exhibited higher antibacterial rates and yield strength compared to classic antibacterial stainless steels.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. Nakata, C. Xu, H. Yamato, L. Geng, S. Kamado
Summary: The addition of Al and Ca microelements can improve the mechanical properties of magnesium alloys, but Al addition can deteriorate corrosion resistance, while the single addition of Ca can help increase both tensile and compressive yield strengths and improve yield anisotropy. This property improvement was achieved without compromising corrosion resistance. A ViscoPlastic Self-Consistent simulation showed that the single Ca addition effectively enhanced the hardening of basal and prismatic slips, resulting in improved yield strength in both tension and compression.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hanqing Xiong, Yuexin Zhou, Peng Yang, Charlie Kong, Hailiang Yu
Summary: The effects of cryorolling and room temperature rolling on mechanical properties of 7050 aluminum alloy were investigated. Aging treatment can improve the elongation of the alloy, but other mechanical properties decrease with increasing aging time. Cryorolling is beneficial for improving the corrosion resistance of the aged samples.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
W. Zhao, D. . J. Cai, X. Wu, Y. J. Liu, P. Xu, Y. H. Gao, W. . Q. Lu, Q. Wang, Q. Zhang, X. . C. Liu
Summary: This study demonstrates a significant improvement in the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of metallic materials through laser remelting. The formation of grain size gradient and chemical gradient during laser-induced melting and solidification contributes to the enhanced strength and corrosion resistance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Li, Yulei Zhang, Junshuai Lv, Yanqin Fu, Jian Zhang
Summary: A ZrB2-rich transition layer was prepared on the surface of C/C composites, which not only eliminates the corrosion caused by molten silicon during the preparation of SiC-Si coating, but also enhances the oxidation resistance of the coating.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenhui Guo, Jingyuan Li, Mingfan Qi, Yuzhao Xu, Hamid Reza Ezatpour
Summary: The effects of heat treatment on the AlCoCrFeNiSi high-entropy alloy were studied, showing changes in microstructure, increased compression strength and microhardness, decreased friction coefficient, and improved corrosion resistance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Chen, Dandan Liang, Ergeng Zhang, Lei Yang, Qiong Zhou, Biao Huang, Sheng Han
Summary: The microstructure, mechanical properties, and electrochemical performances of TiCN composite coatings were investigated by modifying the C2H2/N2 flow ratio. The introduction of carbon element into TiCN coatings disturbed the growth orientation and induced dislocation motion, enhancing toughness but reducing hardness and elastic modulus. Additionally, the presence of amorphous carbon or CNx improved the corrosion resistance of TiCN coatings, indicating their potential application in corrosive environments.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Chen, Dandan Liang, Ergeng Zhang, Lei Yang, Qiong Zhou, Biao Huang, Sheng Han
Summary: The microstructure, mechanical properties, and electrochemical performances of TiCN composite coatings were studied. TiCN coatings with different C contents were synthesized by modifying the C2H2/N2 flow ratio using cathodic arc and glow discharge technology. The introduction of the C element into TiCN coatings affected their crystallinity, hardness, elastic modulus, and corrosion resistance. The findings suggest that TiCN composite coatings have potential applications in corrosive environments.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Saeed Habibpour, Jun Geun Um, Yun-seok Jun, Priya Bhargava, Chul B. Park, Aiping Yu
Summary: In this study, graphene nanoribbon (GNR) was fabricated from multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and its impact on the mechanical and anti-corrosion properties of polyurethane (PU) nanocomposites was investigated. GNR showed superior performance in both mechanical properties and corrosion resistance compared to MWCNT and graphene nanoplatelet (GnP), attributed to its planar structure, high aspect ratio, uniform dispersion, and strong polymer-filler interactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tongyu Han, Haifeng Shi, Yigang Chen
Summary: In this study, a novel S-scheme system was built by combining CuO with BiVO4 to activate PMS for antibiotic degradation. The system exhibited excellent visible light absorption performance and remarkable charge separation ability, suggesting its potential application in enhancing PMS activation and purifying antibiotics in water.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Linlin Zhou, Tao Yang, Chunyu Guo, Kang Wang, Enhui Wang, Laipan Zhu, Hailong Wang, Sheng Cao, Kuo-Chih Chou, Xinmei Hou
Summary: Piezoelectric silicon carbide (SiC) has been considered for various applications due to its superior properties. However, its brittleness and unsatisfactory piezoelectric response have limited its use. In this study, PVDF/6H-SiC composite fiber films were fabricated and used for assembling high-performance energy harvesters and sensors. The results showed significant improvements in piezoelectric response and sensitivity compared to pure PVDF films. First-principles calculation and finite element analysis confirmed the effect of SiC nanoparticles on the composite film.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. F. An, X. P. Chen, L. Mei, P. Ren, D. Wei, W. Q. Cao
Summary: This study systematically investigates the precipitation sequence of Fe-28Mn-11Al-1C-5Ni austenitic low-density steel and its influence on mechanical properties. The results reveal the transformation pathway of kappa' -carbides and B2 particles under different aging conditions. This research is meaningful for guiding the design of new generation dual-nano precipitation austenitic lightweight steel.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Yang, Tingkai Zhao, Abdul Jalil, Huijun Luo, Tao Jiang, Yuan Shu, Yazhou Yin, Weiyu Jia
Summary: In this study, a strategy utilizing oxygen vacancy concentration modulation was used to successfully grow semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (s-SWCNTs) with narrow diameters. The Fe0.01Mg0.99O/CeO2(3) catalyst was employed to provide oxygen vacancies, allowing for selective etching of chemically active carbon nanotube caps during the growth process. The optimized conditions resulted in high purity s-SWCNTs with uniform diameters.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Letter
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingjun Xu, Pruch Kijkla, Sith Kumseranee, Suchada Punpruk, Tingyue Gu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
X. P. Hu, Y. H. Zhang, C. B. Liu, H. Z. Cui
Summary: In this study, a novel polyaniline (PANI) nanosheet with barrier and passivation functions was synthesized, and its interaction with polymeric resin was enhanced by polydopamine (PDA) wrapping. The composite coating with incorporated PANI@PDA nanosheets showed improved corrosion resistance by providing a longer penetration path and inducing the formation of a passivation film on the metal substrate.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Zhang, Xuehua Liu, Zhiqiang Guo, Chenyu Jia, Feng Lu, Zirui Jia, Guanglei Wu
Summary: In this study, a self-assembling-etching-anchoring growth method was proposed to prepare MXene@Co electromagnetic wave absorbing materials. The hollow structure design and surface anchored growth of magnetic Co particles significantly enhanced the wave absorption performance of the absorber.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yajing Ren, Yunfeng Li, Guixu Pan, Ning Wang, Yan Xing, Zhenyi Zhang
Summary: Photocatalytic technology utilizing sunlight as a driving force can convert solar energy into other energy sources for storage and use. CdS, as a typical reducing semiconductor, has attracted attention in photocatalysis due to its suitable bandgap and strong reducing ability. However, the photocatalytic performance of CdS is limited by carrier recombination and photocorrosion. Therefore, CdS has been widely developed as a reducing photocatalyst in constructing S-scheme heterojunctions to overcome these limitations.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Diao-Feng Li, Chun-Guang Bai, Zhi-Qiang Zhang, Hui-Bo Zhang, Nan Li, Jian Zhao
Summary: A novel compliant spinal fixation based on compliant mechanisms is designed to effectively reduce stress-shielding effect and adjacent segment degeneration (ASD), but it requires high properties of the used materials. Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), as young biomaterials, demonstrate excellent comprehensive properties, making them attractive for compliant spinal fixation. In this study, the large deflection deformation behaviors of Zr61Ti2Cu25Al12 (at.%, ZT1) BMG beam were systematically investigated, including elastic, yielding, and plastic deformations. The theoretical nonlinear analytical solution curve predicts the load-deflection relation within the elastic deformation regime and assists in capturing the yielding event, serving as a powerful design tool for engineers. To accurately capture the beginning of the yielding event in biomedical implant applications, the concept of bending proof strength (sigma p,0.05%) with tiny permanent strain of 0.05% was proposed and determined, which is significant for setting the allowable operating limits of the basic flexible elements. The plastic deformation driven by the bending moment can be classified into two stages: the initial stage characterized by nucleation and intense interaction of shear bands, and the second stage dominated by the progressive propagation of shear bands and emergence of shear offsets. The plasticity of BMG beam structures depends on the BMG's inherent plastic zone size (rp), and when the half beam thickness is less than that of rp, the plastic deformation of BMGs behaves in a stable manner, effectively serving as the margin of safety.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanlin Li, Zhu Ma, Shanyue Hou, Qianyu Liu, Guangyuan Yan, Xiaoshan Li, Tangjie Yu, Zhuowei Du, Junbo Yang, Yi Chen, Wei You, Qiang Yang, Yan Xiang, Shufang Tang, Xuelin Yue, Meng Zhang, Wenfeng Zhang, Jian Yu, Yuelong Huang, Jiale Xie, Chun Tang, Yaohua Mai, Kuan Sun
Summary: This paper provides an overview of hydrogen progress from solar energy to solar cells, with a focus on photovoltaic-electrolysis and photoelectrochemical/photovoltaic systems. Both systems have achieved a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of over 10% and show great potential for large-scale application. The challenges and opportunities in this field, including configuration design, electrode materials, and performance evaluation, are summarized. The paper also analyzes and presents perspectives on the potential commercial application and further scientific research for the development of solar-to-hydrogen.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. K. Huang, F. Liu, M. X. Huang
Summary: The bainite transformation in medium Mn steels has been experimentally and theoretically studied, and it has been found that the transformation kinetics is slow. However, the introduction of dislocations can significantly accelerate the transformation rate. A new "carbon depletion mechanism" is proposed to explain the role of dislocations in the acceleration of bainite transformation, and a physical model is developed to quantitatively understand the kinetics of bainite transformation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Qiao, Lutong Li, Jiurong Liu, Na Wu, Wei Liu, Fan Wu, Zhihui Zeng
Summary: Rare earth plays a crucial role in electromagnetic wave absorption materials, and the strategies of doping rare earth elements and constructing rare earth oxide composites are important for the fabrication of high-efficiency electromagnetic wave absorption materials. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the research background, classification, features, progress, and future development of rare earth electromagnetic wave absorption materials, offering guidance for future development.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiacheng Ge, Yao Gu, Zhongzheng Yao, Sinan Liu, Huiqiang Ying, Chenyu Lu, Zhenduo Wu, Yang Ren, Jun-ichi Suzuki, Zhenhua Xie, Yubin Ke, Jianrong Zeng, He Zhu, Song Tang, Xun-Li Wang, Si Lan
Summary: Fe-based metallic glasses are promising materials in the fields of advanced magnetism and sensors. This study proposes a novel approach to tailor the amorphous structure through liquid-liquid phase transition, and provides insights into the correlation between structural disorder and magnetic order. The results show that the liquid-liquid phase transition can induce more locally ordered nanodomains, leading to stronger exchange interactions and increased saturation magnetization. The increased local heterogeneity also enhances magnetic anisotropy, resulting in a better stress-impedance effect.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hao Yu, Xin Kou, Xueqing Zuo, Ding Xi, Haijun Guan, Pengfei Yin, Lijia Xu, Yongpeng Zhao
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks derived composites are promising EMW absorbers. Cation substitution can improve their absorption performance by regulating morphology and atomic space occupation. However, the mechanisms of how cation substitution affects EMW absorption performance are still not well understood. In this study, imidazolic MOFs were fabricated and tailored by cation substitution strategy to prepare porous composites. The samples showed optimal reflection loss and effective absorption bandwidth values under low filling rate and thin thickness conditions. The intercoupling between multiple atoms and the porous structure introduced by cation substitution contribute to the improved absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lina Wang, Peiyi Yan, Huairui Chen, Zhuo Li, Shu Jin, Xiaoxiang Xu, Jun Qian
Summary: The narrow bandgap semiconductor MgIn2S4 has been grown onto In2O3 nanofibers using an in situ growing method. The resulting MgIn2S4-In2O3 hybrid nanofibers exhibit strong visible light absorption and intimate MgIn2S4/In2O3 heterointerfaces, leading to highly efficient photocatalytic disinfection of Escherichia coli.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)