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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Prashanth, R. Karunanithi, S. Sivasankaran, Luis Perez Villarejo
Summary: This study investigates the influence of the volume percentage of Al2O3 and milling time on the morphology, phase formation, and mechanical behavior of nanocomposites. The results show that the nanocomposite samples reinforced with 10 vol% Al2O3 exhibit higher hardness and compressive stress compared to those reinforced with 5 vol% Al2O3 and 20 vol% Al2O3. Additionally, the contribution of the strengthening mechanism to the total strength of the specimen was studied for different milling times of the 10 vol% Al2O3 reinforcement.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Ambuj Saxena, Shubham Sharma, Gursharan Singh, Jujhar Singh, Mozammel Mia, Somnath Chattopadhyaya, Alokesh Pramanik, Danil Yu Pimenov, Szymon Wojciechowski
Summary: The research utilized chrome containing leather-wastes (CCLW) to fabricate composite material, enhancing tensile strength and hardness while reducing density, toughness, and ductility of the material.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Wei Xia, Majid Zarezadeh Mehrizi
Summary: The NiAl intermetallic matrix nanocomposite with TiC and Al2O3 was directly fabricated through mechanical alloying. The reduction of NiO by Al was the main stage in synthesizing the nanocomposite. The microstructural evaluation showed a homogeneously distributed composite with stable thermal properties.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
S. Muhammad H. Hoseini, Mandana Adeli, S. Abolfazl Hoseini, S. Ali Hoseini
Summary: The MgAl2O4 spinel matrix nanocomposite with TiC, AlTi3, and Al2O3 was directly fabricated using the mechanical alloying method with Mg, TiO2, Al, and graphite as the starting powder mixture. XRD analysis showed the presence of all desired phases after 20 h of ball-milling, indicating successful synthesis of MgAl2O4/TiC-AlTi3-Al2O3 spinel matrix nanocomposite. The reduction of TiO2 by Al and Mg was the major reaction in the synthesis process.
JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Hany S. Abdo, Asiful H. Seikh, Ahmed Fouly, Sameh A. Ragab
Summary: Al-10Zn-TiC nanocomposite powders were prepared by mechanical alloying with varying reinforcement content, and bulk samples with 10 wt% TiC reinforcement showed a grain size of 17 +/- 08 μm and improved load carrying ability. Microscopic analysis confirmed the presence and distribution of reinforced nanoparticles in the Al matrix, with XRD results showing TiC formation, SEM analysis revealing uniform distribution of particles, and TEM showing clear interface between matrix and TiC nanoparticles. Mechanical properties testing indicated higher strength in nanocomposites due to multiple strengthening mechanisms from nanoscale TiC addition.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Shengfang Shi, Sunghun Cho, Tomoyo Goto, Tohru Sekino
Summary: Al2O3-TiC composites with different TiC contents were successfully fabricated to improve the mechanical performance and reduce the percolation threshold by controlling microstructures. Among the composites, ATCT exhibited the highest reinforcing flexural strength and fracture toughness.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
K. Showkat Ali, R. Karunanithi, M. Prashanth, S. Sivasakaran, B. Subramanian, H. Siddhi Jailani
Summary: The main aim of this study was to produce in-situ alpha-Ti/TiO2/TiC hybrid composites from CP-Ti powders through mechanical milling and spark plasma sintering techniques. The results showed that longer milling time led to the formation of Ti, Ti3O5, TiO, TiO2 phases, and dissolved C atoms from the process control agent. These were then converted to alpha-Ti, TiO2, and TiC phases through spark plasma sintering. The micro-hardness results demonstrated that increasing milling time improved the hardness due to grain refinement and the formation of TiO2/TiC intermetallic particles.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ruoyu Chen, Adam Bratten, Joshua Rittenhouse, Haiming Wen
Summary: The use of mechanically alloyed Al2O3-Y2O3 mixtures as sintering additives can promote liquid phase sintering of SiC, but prolonged ball milling time results in an excessive volume of complex oxide phases in the sintered specimens, negatively affecting the mechanical properties of SiC specimens.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yangyang Hu, Yonghui Xie, Haiming Xin, Juan Chen, Shizhong Liu, Yongsheng Li, Chonghai Xu
Summary: A simple self-assembly method was used to synthesize reduced graphene oxide-encapsulated alumina nanohybrids, which were added to an Al2O3-TiC matrix to fabricate ceramic composites. Microstructural analysis showed that the graphene sheets were well dispersed in the matrix and formed a 3D network, leading to improved load transfer efficiency and contact surface area. The interface characteristics revealed the presence of weak and strong hybrid interfaces, which promoted load transfer and induced toughening mechanisms.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yan Cao, Majid Zarezadeh Mehrizi, Ali A. Rajhi, Sagr Alamri, Ali E. Anqi
Summary: A Ti3SnC2-Al2O3 composite was produced by mechanical alloying and DTA, with the formation mechanism involving Sn and Al melting, TiO2 reduction, Ti5Sn3 and TiC formation, and reactions among Ti, C, Ti5Sn3, and TiC leading to the formation of Ti3SnC2.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
M. Zarezadeh Mehrizi, S. Sedigh Mofrad
Summary: The NiAl/Al2O3-TiC composite was fabricated through combustion synthesis of NiO/Al/Ti/C powder starting mixture. Mechanical activation refined the particle size of the reactants, leading to the final synthesis of the composite material with improved phase formation and microstructure development.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fei Lin, Fanghui Jia, Mengyuan Ren, Jun Wang, Ming Yang, Zhixin Chen, Zhengyi Jiang
Summary: An Al2024/1 wt% TiC/1 wt% GNPs nanocomposite with improved mechanical properties and stable thermal conductivity was fabricated through powder metallurgy.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Hao Cui, Zhaoqiang Chen, Guangchun Xiao, Lianggang Ji, Mingdong Yi, Jingjie Zhang, Tingting Zhou, Chonghai Xu
Summary: The addition of an appropriate amount of TiB2 can effectively improve the comprehensive mechanical properties of Al2O3/TiC ceramic tool materials, including flexural strength, hardness and fracture toughness. Furthermore, TiB2 can inhibit grain growth, refine internal grains, and act as a diffusion toughening agent.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
B. Gao, H. Peng, Y. Liang, J. Lin, B. Chen
Summary: Introducing semi-melt step in the fabrication of TiC/high Nb-TiAl nanocomposite via electron beam melting enhances the microstructure and mechanical properties. Different microstructures and mechanical properties can be achieved by adding different amounts of TiC during the processing.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Changxia Liu, Junlong Sun, Chao Wang, Fengxun Li, Tanvir Hussain
Summary: In this study, layered-structured Al2O3-based composites containing WC-Co, TiC, and MgO additives were prepared using hot-pressing sintering, achieving the best comprehensive mechanical characteristics with specific layer number and thickness ratio. The enhancement in the damage resistance of the composites was attributed to the mixed fracture modes, as well as microscopic and macroscopic crack deflection, bridging, and partial surface bonding that occurred in the layers. The mechanism of the effect of the layered structure on the toughness of the composites was discussed from a new theoretical perspective.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Negar Arabi, Abbas Kianvash, Abdollah Hajalilou, Ebrahim Abouzari-Lotf, Vahid Abbasi-Chianeh
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Farah Nabilah Shafiee, Raba'ah Syahidah Azis, Nor Hapishah Abdullah, Muhammad Syazwan Mustaffa, Rodziah Nazlan, Ismayadi Ismail, Mohd Nizar Hamidon, Intan Helina Hasan
JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hayder Baqer Abdullah, Ramli Irmawati, Ismayadi Ismail, Nor Azah Yusof
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ismayadi Ismail, Idza Riati Ibrahim, Khamirul Amin Matori, Zaiki Awang, Muhammad Misbah Muhammad Zulkimi, Fadzidah Mohd Idris, Rodziah Nazlan, Raba'ah Syahidah Azis, Mohd Hafiz Mohd Zaid, Siti Nor Ain Rusly, Mehmet Ertugrul
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nur Asyikin Ahmad Nazri, Raba'ah Syahidah Azis, Muhammad Syazwan Mustaffa, Abdul Halim Shaari, Ismayadi Ismail, Hasfalina Che Man, Norlaily Mohd Saiden, Nor Hapishah Abdullah
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Armin Rezanezhad, Abdollah Hajalilou, Farhad Eslami, Elahe Parvini, Ebrahim Abouzari-Lotf, Bagher Aslibeiki
Summary: Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles show promise for biomedical applications due to their multiple functionalities and responsiveness to external magnetic stimuli. Fe3O4 NPs synthesized with natural extracts of Peppermint and Dracocephalum as capping agents exhibited significant cytotoxicity on K562 cells, with Dracocephalum-synthesized NPs showing stronger inhibitory effects. The heating efficiency of the NPs in an alternating magnetic field was dependent on the concentration, with higher concentrations leading to greater temperature increases.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Roya Kavkhani, Mahtab Pourzaki, Abbas Kianvash, Abdollah Hajalilou, Reza Ghaffari Adli
Summary: The Mg-Mn-Al ferrite with specific chemical composition was synthesized via sol-gel auto-combustion method, and the effects of sintering conditions on its magnetic properties and transmission behaviors were extensively studied. The results showed that samples sintered under certain conditions exhibited good magnetic properties and transmission behaviors.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
H. Jalili, B. Aslibeiki, A. Hajalilou, O. Musalu, L. P. Ferreira, M. M. Cruz
Summary: Recent studies have demonstrated the importance of the chemical composition and shape of magnetic nanoparticles in determining their properties. In this study, we synthesized cube-like nanoparticles and bimagnetic nanocomposites using an eco-friendly co-precipitation method. The nanocomposites exhibited good exchange-coupling interaction between the hard and soft magnetic phases, resulting in enhanced saturation magnetization. These materials showed promise for use in magnetic hyperthermia.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Hajalilou, L. P. Ferreira, M. E. Melo Jorge, C. P. Reis, M. M. Cruz
Summary: The study explored the potential of Ag-Fe3O4 composite nanoparticles and their ferrofluids for hyperthermia applications, revealing their high potential for destroying malignant tumor cells through synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of heating performance.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Madiha Fathi Elmahaishi, Raba'ah Syahidah Azis, Ismayadi Ismail, Muhammad Syazwan Mustaffa, Zulkifly Abbas, Khamirul Amin Matori, Farah Diana Muhammad, Nor Kamilah Saat, Rodziah Nazlan, Idza Riati Ibrahim, Nor Hapishah Abdullah, Nurhidayaty Mokhtar
Summary: This study presents a low-cost approach by reutilizing mill scale waste to fabricate high purity crystalline Fe3O4 with the best potential for designing magnetic nano-sized based microwave absorbers. The Fe3O4 exhibited excellent microwave absorption properties due to its synergistic characteristics of dielectric and magnetic loss, showing higher absorption properties and broader bandwidth. This research provides insights into the utilization of mill scale waste as a sustainable resource for advanced materials.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdollah Hajalilou, Andre F. Silva, Pedro Alhais Lopes, Elahe Parvini, Carmel Majidi, Mahmoud Tavakoli
Summary: This study introduces a new type of biphasic liquid metal composite that enables sinter-free writing of stretchable circuits. The trinary material system exhibits high conductivity, excellent stretchability, low gauge-factor, and strong adhesion to various substrates. The composite combines the fluidic behavior, resilience, and self-healing properties of liquid metals with the printability, adhesion, and elastic integrity of elastomers. The study demonstrates that the introduction of conductive microparticle fillers, particularly silver, is essential for achieving printable, stretchable, and sinter-free composites.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Elahe Parvini, Abdollah Hajalilou, Mahmoud Tavakoli
Summary: The development of a novel form of thin-film and flexible energy storage devices is crucial for the next generation of IoT, IoMT, and wearable bioelectronics. Hydrogels, with their desired properties such as stretchability, ionic conductivity, biocompatibility, adhesiveness, and mechanical match with organs, have been extensively used in various components of supercapacitors and batteries. The use of hydrogels in these devices contributes to improved properties and enhanced electrochemical performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Roya Kavkhani, Abdollah Hajalilou, Ebrahim Abouzari-Lotf, Liliana P. Ferreira, Maria Margarida Cruz, Mostafa Yusefi, Elahe Parvini, Alireza Bali Ogholbeyg, Umi Nabilah Ismail
Summary: Magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH) is a promising cancer therapeutic approach that can be used in conjunction with other treatment methods. It is important to find innovative materials with a higher specific absorption rate (SAR) to further reduce the dose of magnetic nanoparticles in tumor treatment through MFH, while being suitable for MRI as well.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
B. Aslibeiki, N. Eskandarzadeh, H. Jalili, A. Ghotbi Varzaneh, P. Kameli, I. Orue, V. Chernenko, A. Hajalilou, L. P. Ferreira, M. M. Cruz
Summary: In this study, CoFe(2)O(4) magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were successfully synthesized by an eco-friendly method, and the effect of Triethylene glycol (TEG) coating on their structural, magnetic, and magnetothermal properties was investigated. The results showed that TEG coating can increase the saturation magnetization and heating efficiency of the nanoparticles.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abdollah Hajalilou, Elahe Parvini, Joao Pedro Marques Pereira, Pedro Alhais Lopes, Andre F. Silva, Anibal De Almeida, Mahmoud Tavakoli
Summary: This article introduces a printable biphasic liquid metal (LM)-based composite with excellent electrical conductivity, high stretchability, low-electromechanical gauge factor, printability, sinter-free functionality, and compatibility with heat-sensitive substrates. It replaces toluene with a greener solvent and silver flakes with nickel for cost-effective and recyclable fabrication. The use of non-permanent physical cross-links enables recycling, and the composite is applied in the digital printing of stretchable circuits and magnetic switches.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yongxiang Wu, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung, Deqian Zeng, Nengneng Luo, Akira Otsuki, Gjergj Dodbiba, Toyohisa Fujita
Summary: This study proposed a novel method for synthesizing flower-like vaterite calcium carbonate using nanobubble-containing ethanol and water mixed solution as the solvent and discussed the formation mechanism of vaterite with different shapes. The synthesized vaterite has significant practical interest in the integrated treatment of wastewater contaminated by heavy metals with effective Cd(II) removal, providing a promising field for studying heavy metal and pollutant adsorption in the liquid phase.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jian Gong, Lipo Cheng, Ming Liu, Jie Jiang, Xiaoduo Ou
Summary: This study investigates the effects of particle shape on the collapse of granular columns using the discrete element method. The results show that particle shape has a significant impact on deposition morphology, energy evolution, and mechanical coordination number. Sphericity and angularity are identified as the most important macroscale factors, while roughness has a weaker microscale influence.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
