{"title":"Correction to: Evaluation of steel ladle refractories lining designs aiming energy savings using open-source finite element tools","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ijac.15169","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Santos JA, Santos MF, Moreira MH, Angélico RA, Pandolfelli VC. Evaluation of steel ladle refractories lining designs aiming energy savings using open-source finite element tools. Int J Appl Ceram Technol. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijac.14928</p><p>A careful analysis of the figures showed an inconsistency between the configurations labeling and the figure illustrating them. In the published article listed above, the following corrections should be made.</p><p>Figure 2 shows Configuration A is without insulation and Configuration B is with insulation, in keeping with the designations in subsequent figures.</p><p>Further, in Figures 4, 6, 8, and 10, correct the line types used in the legend, expanding to a single legend with all conditions.</p><p>The same legend clarity improvement was done in Figure 9, detailing the different conditions in a single legend.</p><p>In Figure 12, we have only adjusted the color of the lines to green shades, since the results were for Configuration B (c-free working lining with insulation), defined as green in all other figures. The legend was also unified for all cases (solid and dashed lines).</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ijac.15169","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145196666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization of vat photopolymerization resin formulation for digital light processing three-dimensional printing of Si3N4 ceramics","authors":"Xuye Wang, Wenyan Duan, Shan Li, Bingshan Liu, Gong Wang, Fei Chen","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15166","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15166","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study aims to optimize the formulation of vat photopolymerization resin for digital light processing (DLP) three-dimensional (3D) printing of Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> ceramics to address the challenges posed by their high refractive index. Initially, we evaluated nine commonly used monomers and selected acryloyl morpholine, propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate, and trimethylolpropane ethoxylated triacrylate based on their quantitative performance. We then employed a formulation experimental design to determine the optimal monomer ratio of 25:60.9:14.1. Furthermore, we optimized the prepolymer (epoxy acrylate) and plasticizer (2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate) contents to minimize monomer shrinkage, selecting optimal values of 20 wt.% and 10 wt.%, respectively. Based on these optimizations, we determined the ideal concentrations of photoinitiator, dispersant, and thixotropic agent to be 3, 2, and 2 wt.%, respectively. Finally, using the optimized resin formulation, we prepared a high-solid-content Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> slurry and successfully printed high-precision, complex Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> green structures. This demonstrates the practical applicability of the optimized vat photopolymerization resin formulation, laying a solid foundation for the development of Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> ceramics in DLP 3D printing.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digital light processing 3D-printing alumina-based ceramic core with high porosity and available strength via adjusting sintering procedures","authors":"Zheng Xiang, Yansong Liu, Yongsheng Liu, Wentan She, Shaolin Fu, Yejie Cao","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15164","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15164","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This work investigated sintering procedures for high-porosity alumina ceramic cores fabricated by digital light processing 3D-printing. Results showed that increasing sintering temperature reduced cristobalite while enhancing mullite formation. Flexural strength initially increased then declined with temperature, exhibiting an inverse relationship with porosity. Faster heating rates (up to 4°C/min) decreased mullite content and size, yielding peak strength of 23.73 MPa. Extended holding time reduced porosity but caused strength to first increase then decrease, peaking at 29.06 MPa. Optimal performance was achieved at 1450°C with 4°C/min heating and 120 min hold, producing cores with 28.28 MPa strength, 41.40% porosity, and 2.15 g/cm<sup>3</sup> density. The process successfully balanced high porosity and mechanical properties at reduced temperatures.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introduction of new Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Amit Bandyopadhyay","authors":"Amit Bandyopadhyay","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15162","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15162","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144197165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Younes Belrhiti, M. Watson Grossman, R. Hedgecock, M. McGilvray, L. Vandeperre
{"title":"Brazing ZrB2 ultra-high-temperature ceramics to Zr metals for hypersonic thermal protection systems","authors":"Younes Belrhiti, M. Watson Grossman, R. Hedgecock, M. McGilvray, L. Vandeperre","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15161","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15161","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Porous and dense zirconium diboride (ZrB<sub>2</sub>) materials are promising ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) for transpiration cooling in hypersonic applications, providing an effective means to reduce component temperatures and mitigate oxidation effects. While porous ZrB<sub>2</sub> enables coolant flow, dense ZrB<sub>2</sub> offers structural integrity. However, achieving a reliable ceramic-to-metal connection remains a significant challenge due to the inherent differences in their physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. This study investigates the brazing process of both porous and dense ZrB₂ UHTCs to zirconium metal (Zr). Zr was selected due to its thermal expansion properties closely matching those of ZrB₂, reducing thermal stress at the interface and enabling coolant transfer into porous ZrB₂ from the supply reservoir. The brazing temperature of 1650°C was selected based on the Zr–ZrB₂ phase diagram to ensure eutectic melting without compromising the structural integrity of the base materials, and the filler composition was selected to enhance wetting and spreading. The results demonstrate that dense ZrB₂ forms robust and continuous interfaces with Zr metal, while porous ZrB₂ presents greater challenges due to thermal expansion mismatches and paste infiltration. These findings provide valuable insights into ceramic–metal joining for aerospace high-performance thermal protection systems under extreme conditions, which would reinforce the real-world impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ijac.15161","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of liquid-phase preoxidation on the use of carbon fibers in Al2O3-C refractories","authors":"Yulong Wang, Zhoufu Wang, Xitang Wang, Hao Liu, Yan Ma, Yunjie Dong, Shenghao Zeng","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15160","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15160","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Short carbon fibers were treated with an ultrasonic-enhanced liquid-phase oxidation method and introduced into Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-C refractories. The effects of different liquid-phase preoxidized carbon fibers on the mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance of the refractories were compared and investigated. The results indicate that ultrasonic-enhanced liquid-phase preoxidation can effectively modify the surface of carbon fibers, thereby affecting the structural evolution and usage effect of carbon fibers in Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-C refractories. Appropriate liquid-phase preoxidation treatment for carbon fibers can enhance their strengthening effect on the mechanical properties of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-C refractories. After the addition of carbon fibers treated with liquid-phase preoxidation for 20 min, compared to the refractories without carbon fibers, the cold modulus of rupture, cold crushing strength, and hot modulus of rupture of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-C refractories (after 1300°C heat treatment) increased by 15.4%, 10.3%, and 36.7%, respectively. Furthermore, the introduction of liquid-phase preoxidized carbon fibers can have a positive effect on the thermal shock resistance and toughness ratio of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-C refractories.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maximo A. U. Gutiérrez, Thamires A. da Silveira, Felipe V. Ribeiro, Arthur B. Aramburu, Cristian C. Gomes, Margarete R. F. Gonçalves, Rafael A. Delucis
{"title":"Thermally treated granite slurry waste as a mitigating agent for sisal fiber mineralization in fiber-cement composites","authors":"Maximo A. U. Gutiérrez, Thamires A. da Silveira, Felipe V. Ribeiro, Arthur B. Aramburu, Cristian C. Gomes, Margarete R. F. Gonçalves, Rafael A. Delucis","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15157","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15157","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study explores the use of thermally treated granite slurry waste to mitigate the mineralization of sisal fibers in fiber-cement composites. Granite waste was thermally treated at 600°C and 900°C, and the treated materials were analyzed using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Sisal fibers, alkali-treated with 1.7% NaOH, were incorporated into fiber-cement composites, where 15% and 30% of the cement was replaced by treated and untreated granite. Composites with 15% of granite treated at 600°C and 900°C showed improvements in compressive strength of up to 12% and 18%, respectively, compared to the control. The flexural strength increased by 10% with 15% granite treated at 900°C. However, the untreated granite at 30% replacement increased porosity by 25% and water absorption by 18%, negatively affecting the mechanical properties. Aging tests showed a 40% loss in compressive strength, while composites with 30% granite treated at 900°C maintained their flexural strength, making them more durable. These findings highlight the potential of thermally treated granite waste to enhance the sustainability and performance of fiber-cement composites in construction.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ijac.15157","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of thermal shock resistance of alumina‒silica refractories based on Buckingham Π theorem","authors":"Huiqing Qin, Jay J. Tu, Wenjie Yuan","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15156","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15156","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Thermal shock resistance represents a pivotal service property of refractories, with a correlation to a multitude of physical performance parameters. In this study, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion coefficient, elastic modulus, and other parameters of alumina‒silica refractories were tested, and the thermal shock resistance of alumina‒silica refractories was evaluated using the values of the dimensionless parameters Π and <i>R</i><sub>Π</sub> calculated based on the Buckingham Π theorem of dimensional analysis. The results demonstrate that the order of magnitude of <i>R</i><sub>Π</sub> values of clay and high-alumina bricks with alumina contents of 45%–65% is consistent with residual strength ratios. Due to higher proportion of glass phase and quartz, the lower work of fracture for clay bricks (38% alumina content) resulted in a relatively high value of the dimensionless parameter <i>R</i><sub>Π</sub>. Nevertheless, the trajectory of <i>R</i><sub>Π</sub> value remains aligned with its resistance to thermal shocks of other samples. The interrelationships among multiple physical parameters and their contributions to thermal shock resistance were revealed by the dimensional analysis, which lays a theoretical foundation for the expedited assessment of thermal shock resistance and the design of high-performance refractories.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization method for self-healing improver in fiber-reinforced ceramics using SiC healing agent","authors":"Yuki Tamagawa, Ryuhei Kowada, Wataru Nakao","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15152","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15152","url":null,"abstract":"<p>An optimization method for lowering the effective self-healing temperature of fiber-reinforced self-healing ceramics (shFRC) was investigated using B<sub>4</sub>C as a self-healing improver. B<sub>4</sub>C was selected based on its ability to oxidize at lower temperatures than SiC, a typical self-healing agent. B<sub>4</sub>C/SiC powder mixtures were studied for their high-temperature oxidation behavior, revealing reaction initiation around 600°C during constant heating rate. At 1000°C, B<sub>4</sub>C oxidation accelerated SiC oxidation by 15 times. Several shFRCs with B<sub>4</sub>C/ SiC interlayer were fabricated to investigate self-healing behavior. Results showed strength recovery after heat treatment at 650°C for 1 h with ≥6 vol% B<sub>4</sub>C, and at 600°C for 1 h with ≥12 vol% B<sub>4</sub>C. However, treatments above 700°C led to no strength recovery due to component degradation from oxide formation. The study concludes that optimizing self-healing improvers requires consideration of their stability prior to reaction, heat generation relative to the amount added, and characteristics of the produced oxide. In the case of B<sub>4</sub>C, 12 vol% with maximized self-healing performance at 600°C is optimal. This research demonstrates the potential of B<sub>4</sub>C in lowering the effective self-healing temperature of shFRCs, while emphasizing the importance of balancing improver content and treatment temperature to maintain the composite's integrity.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ijac.15152","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kunyang Fan, Yunhui Dong, Hong Wan, Cong Huang, Yanyan Huang, Weicai Wan
{"title":"Effect of combined CeO2 and La2O3 additions and powder processing methods on YSZ thermal barrier coatings","authors":"Kunyang Fan, Yunhui Dong, Hong Wan, Cong Huang, Yanyan Huang, Weicai Wan","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15159","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15159","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates the effect of codoping CeO<sub>2</sub> and La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> into yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) via two different spray powder preparation methods: mechanical ball milling and spray granulation, followed by the deposition of CeO<sub>2</sub>–La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>–YSZ coatings using atmospheric plasma spraying. The phase composition, microstructure, and thermal shock resistance of the composite powders and coatings were analyzed to explore the influence of CeO<sub>2</sub>–La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> codoping and powder preparation techniques on the microstructure and performance of the coatings. The results indicate that the addition of CeO<sub>2</sub> and La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> enhances the phase stability of YSZ coatings, reduces thermal conductivity, and significantly improves thermal shock resistance. The preparation method of the spray powder affects the morphology of the powder and the solubility of rare earth elements in the YSZ coating. Compared to the mechanical mixing method, the spray granulated CeO<sub>2</sub>–La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>–YSZ composite powder exhibits good agglomeration and spherical morphology. After plasma spraying, the rare earth elements are more thoroughly dissolved in the coating, resulting in a uniform microstructure, higher bonding strength, lower thermal conductivity, and better thermal shock resistance. The findings of this study offer valuable insights into the materials design and preparation processes for novel YSZ-based thermal barrier coatings.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144815252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}