WeiNan Ji, HongPei Yang, Ping Wang, Hongjian Huang
{"title":"Effect of NiSO4 on characteristics of micro-arc oxidation coating formed on TB9 titanium alloy","authors":"WeiNan Ji, HongPei Yang, Ping Wang, Hongjian Huang","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15177","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15177","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In order to study the effect of NiSO<sub>4</sub> addition on the characteristics of TB9 titanium alloy MAO coating and erosion characteristics, different concentrations of NiSO<sub>4</sub> were added to the electrolyte for MAO treatment. Scanning electron microscope, x-ray diffractometer, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electrochemical workstation, and corrosion device were used to study the effect of NiSO<sub>4</sub> addition on the morphology, phase composition, corrosion resistance, and erosion characteristics of TB9 titanium alloy MAO coating. The results show that with the increase of NiSO<sub>4</sub> addition, the oxidation voltage increases, the surface morphology is uniform and dense, and the thickness, hardness, and wear resistance of the coating are improved. The phase of the MAO coating is mainly composed of anatase, rutile, Ti<i><sub>x</sub></i>O, and SiO<sub>2</sub>. The self-corrosion current and corrosion rate of the MAO coating decreased significantly after the addition of NiSO<sub>4</sub>, and the corrosion resistance was improved. The results of the erosion corrosion experiment show that the 1 g/L NiSO<sub>4</sub>-modified ceramic coating can provide effective protection for the titanium alloy substrate. The comprehensive performance of the coating is best when the amount of NiSO<sub>4</sub> added is 1 g/L.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144815187","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":"Synthesis, microstructure, hardness, thermal expansion, and dielectric properties of cordierite","authors":"Khadidja Laziri, Ismail Lamara, Fatima Zohra Mezahi, Foudil Sahnoune, Essebti Dhahri, Syed Fida Hassan, Nouari Saheb","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15173","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15173","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A cordierite precursor powder was synthesized using the sol–gel method and then sintered to produce a dense cordierite with a minimal amount of Mg–Al spinel and cristobalite. Thermal and spectroscopic techniques were employed to analyze both the synthesized powder and the bulk material. The results indicated that μ-cordierite began forming at 900°C and disappeared at 1300°C, while α-cordierite began forming at 1200°C, and its fraction increased to 98.44% at 1400°C. Cordierite formation energies obtained from differential thermal analysis (DTA) results ranged from 653.41 to 685 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup>. Bulk crystallization, controlled by three-dimensional growth, was the dominant crystallization mechanism. The dense cordierite ceramic, sintered at 1450°C for 2 h, had a dielectric constant of 5.21 and a low loss tangent of 3.53 × 10<sup>−3</sup> at high frequencies. Additionally, it demonstrated a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 1.89 × 10<sup>−6</sup> K<sup>−1</sup> and a high hardness of 9.53 GPa, offering both thermal stability and strength. These material properties are attractive for a wide range of functional applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144815235","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}
Ke Li, Jiankun Wang, Xunlei Chen, Hao Xu, Guiyu Xue, Lin Chen, Jing Feng
{"title":"Thermophysical properties of weberite-type niobate Pr3NbO7 as a candidate TBC material","authors":"Ke Li, Jiankun Wang, Xunlei Chen, Hao Xu, Guiyu Xue, Lin Chen, Jing Feng","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15172","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15172","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Searching oxides with a low thermal conductivity is important for the development and applications of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), and RE<sub>3</sub><i>M</i>O<sub>7</sub> (RE = rare-earth elements; and <i>M </i>= Ta or Nb) oxides are studied as novel TBC materials in recent years. This work reports the thermophysical properties of weberite-type Pr<sub>3</sub>NbO<sub>7</sub> niobates synthesized using a solid-state reaction, and its thermal and elastic properties are the key points. It is revealed that Pr<sub>3</sub>NbO<sub>7</sub> has characteristics of a low thermal conductivity (<i>k </i>= 1.05 W m<sup>−1</sup> K<sup>−1</sup> at 900°C) and Young's modulus (<i>E </i>= 106 GPa), and its thermal expansion coefficients (TECs) are 8.9 × 10<sup>−6</sup> K<sup>−1</sup> at 1200°C. The low thermal conductivity is related to its weberite-type structure and the differences of bonding strength between the Pr–O and Nb–O bonds, which can enhance the phonon scattering rate (<i>E</i>/<i>k</i> ratio) to reduce thermal conductivity. The modulus is mainly affected by the bonding strength, which is indicated by the Debye temperature (315 K), and modulus increases with the increasing Debye temperature for weberite-type RE<sub>3</sub><i>M</i>O<sub>7</sub> ceramics. The low thermal conductivity and modulus, as well as an excellent high-temperature stability prove that Pr<sub>3</sub>NbO<sub>7</sub> is a promising candidate for TBC applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814618","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}
Jiexin Jiao, Guoqing Xiao, Donghai Ding, Shaonan Liu, Li Zhang
{"title":"Enhanced mechanical properties of SiO2f/SiO2 composites via sol–gel fabrication of Al2O3 coatings on quartz fiber","authors":"Jiexin Jiao, Guoqing Xiao, Donghai Ding, Shaonan Liu, Li Zhang","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15171","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15171","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In order to improve the mechanical properties of the SiO<sub>2f</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> composites, the uniform and complete Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> coatings were prepared on the quartz fibers via sol–gel method with aluminum isopropoxide as the precursor. The thickness of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> coatings increases with concentration of aluminum isopropoxide precursor solution. The Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> coatings fabricated with 10 wt.% precursor solution were uniform and complete, and its thickness was approximately 430 nm. The SiO<sub>2f</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> composites with Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> coatings achieve higher mechanical strength compared with the SiO<sub>2f</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> composites without Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> coatings. The flexural strength of SiO<sub>2f</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> composites increases with concentration of aluminum isopropoxide precursor solution. And the compressive strength shows a slightly decreasing trend with concentration of aluminum isopropoxide precursor solution. The mechanical performance of the SiO<sub>2f</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> composites fabricated from fibers coated with 10 wt.% aluminum isopropoxide precursor solution was excellent, and its compressive strength was 57.1 MPa, flexural strength was 28.6 MPa. And the reason was that the Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> coatings effectively enhanced the interface isolation between the fiber and the matrix, optimizes the deflection path of the crack and increased the strength of the SiO<sub>2f</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> composites. The mechanical strength of SiO<sub>2f</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> composites with Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> coatings was increased after not only short-term but also long-term heat treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814852","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}
Xin Zhang, Lei Wang, Hongmin Zhang, Luning Zhao, Xinyu Shi, Kunshan Xu, Guanghai Gao, Jie Liu
{"title":"Effect of zirconium diboride on mechanical properties and alkali corrosion resistance of enamel","authors":"Xin Zhang, Lei Wang, Hongmin Zhang, Luning Zhao, Xinyu Shi, Kunshan Xu, Guanghai Gao, Jie Liu","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15170","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15170","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Enamel is a composite material that combines corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, widely used in industries such as chemical and pharmaceutical. However, its susceptibility to catastrophic deformation limits its application. To enhance the service life of enamel, enamel composite material samples were fabricated in this study. Different proportions of zirconium diboride (ZrB<sub>2</sub>) particles were incorporated into the enamel, and the steel samples were processed through annealing, sandblasting, enamel spraying, and sintering. By comparing and studying the structure, morphology, flexural strength, fracture toughness, and alkali corrosion resistance, adding an appropriate amount of ZrB<sub>2</sub> can significantly improve the mechanical properties and alkali corrosion resistance. The addition of ZrB<sub>2</sub> results in a more compact microstructure within the enamel. Especially when the ZrB<sub>2</sub> content is 4 wt.%, the bending strength of enamel reaches its highest and the fracture toughness is the best; When the ZrB<sub>2</sub> content is 3 wt.%, the enamel exhibits the better alkali resistance, with a corrosion mass loss of 2.2 mg. In addition, adding ZrB<sub>2</sub> in moderation can effectively reduce the porosity of enamel and improve the bonding strength between enamel and metal matrix. The results of this study have important reference value for improving the quality of enameled products.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814850","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}
Yuhui Xiang, Spencer Doran, Tzu-Yi Chang, Zexiao Wang, Smitanan Sangkagoon, Yun Yeung, Fei Xue, Tian-Le Cheng, Dong Zhao, Jie Lian, Tianyi Chen, Sheng Shen, Ömer N. Doğan, You-Hai Wen, Dong Lin
{"title":"Additive manufacturing of high-density silicon carbide ceramics through post-processing spark plasma sintering","authors":"Yuhui Xiang, Spencer Doran, Tzu-Yi Chang, Zexiao Wang, Smitanan Sangkagoon, Yun Yeung, Fei Xue, Tian-Le Cheng, Dong Zhao, Jie Lian, Tianyi Chen, Sheng Shen, Ömer N. Doğan, You-Hai Wen, Dong Lin","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15167","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15167","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research advances the field of additive manufacturing (AM) of silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics by integrating spark plasma sintering (SPS) to enhance material density, mechanical strength, and thermal properties. Traditional AM techniques struggle to achieve the high-density SiC required for demanding applications, such as aerospace engineering, where high thermal conductivity and mechanical strength are paramount. Our study addresses these challenges by incorporating SPS as a post-processing step, achieving near-theoretical maximum densities and significantly reducing porosity, thereby resulting in outstanding thermal conductivity in SiC ceramics. We developed a specialized SiC ink optimized for 3D printing, ensuring structural integrity after deposition through tailored rheological properties. The application of SPS facilitates rapid, uniform sintering, essential for attaining superior density, mechanical properties, and thermal performance. Our experimental results, confirmed through scanning electron microscopy analysis, demonstrate significant microstructural properties, mechanical strength, and thermal conductivity, showcasing the effectiveness of integrating SPS in AM processes. This innovative approach not only expands the capabilities of AM in producing complex, high-density ceramic structures but also broadens the potential applications of SiC in demanding environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814723","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}
Liyuan Han, Delong Ma, Xinyi Hu, Tao Li, Jian Zhang, Yiwang Bao
{"title":"Determining the fracture toughness of ceramic coatings by relative method","authors":"Liyuan Han, Delong Ma, Xinyi Hu, Tao Li, Jian Zhang, Yiwang Bao","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15158","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15158","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The fracture toughness of a ceramic coating is an important parameter for the application of coated components, but it is hard to be measured because the coating is usually too thin to be stripped directly from the substrate and tested as a block material. In this study, an effective technique to determine the fracture toughness of coating was proposed. An analytical relationship among the fracture toughness of the coating, substrate sample, and coated sample were derived, so that the fracture toughness of the coating can be calculated from the measured toughness of the substrate and coated samples. This indirect test is called relative method. By this simple method, the fracture toughness of SiC coatings on graphite substrate and on C/C composite substrate were evaluated respectively based on tests of single edge V-notched beam method (SEVNB). The results indicate that the relative method is convenient and feasible for evaluating the fracture toughness of ceramic coatings.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814739","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":"A comprehensive review on oxidation-induced self-healing ceramic composites for high-temperature applications","authors":"Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Arafat Rahman, Md. Sanaul Rabbi, Shingo Ozaki","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15165","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15165","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The unique capacity of oxidation-induced self-healing ceramic composites (OISHCCs) to self-heal fractures and improve mechanical properties at high temperature is drawing interest. In order to overcome the limitations of conventional ceramics, this paper investigates different composites containing healing agents (HAs), sintering additives, and healing activators within matrices, which produce oxidative products to recover mechanical properties. This review comprehensively discusses the manufacturing processes, healing mechanisms, and testing methodologies with an emphasis on enhancing self-healing capability of OISHCCs under service circumstances. Notably, we have reviewed the testing approaches of OISHCCs, which were conducted at several temperatures, that is, ≥673 K, and their respective high-temperature potential applications are listed. This review includes recent developments in rapid and repetitive fracture healing and mechanical performance recovery. However, understanding the intricate relationships between matrices, HAs, oxidative products, and oxidation kinetics which are essential for optimal composite design remains difficult, though. One important technique for examining and improving material performance is the coupling of experimental methods with finite element analysis (FEA). However, optimizing OISHCCs for realistic high-temperature applications is still difficult despite advancements. Hence, this paper outlines the present status of OISHCCs, identifies persistent issues, and makes recommendations for future research, with a focus on practical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814807","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}
Wei Xu, Meimin Hu, Xi Huang, Zhipeng Xing, Xiao Wu, Min Gao, Tengfei Lin, Cong Lin, Yanli Huang, Chunlin Zhao
{"title":"Influences of sintering aids on discontinuous grain growth and properties in BaTiO3-based ferroelectric ceramics","authors":"Wei Xu, Meimin Hu, Xi Huang, Zhipeng Xing, Xiao Wu, Min Gao, Tengfei Lin, Cong Lin, Yanli Huang, Chunlin Zhao","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15168","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15168","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This work studies the influences of sintering aids on discontinuous grain growth (DGG) and corresponding grain size effect in Ba(Ti<sub>0.8</sub>Zr<sub>0.2</sub>)O<sub>3</sub> ceramic. When sintering temperature (<i>T</i><sub>S</sub>) is 1280–1340°C, the DGG phenomenon is observed with little change in phase structure, and grains all grow from several to tens of micrometers. Adding LiF can decrease the temperature span (<i>T</i><sub>span</sub>) of DGG from 20°C to 10°C due to the high mobility of Li<sup>+</sup>; however, adding Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> extends <i>T</i><sub>span</sub> from 20°C to 40°C since it decomposes and releases gas and then hinders the DGG process. Adding SiO<sub>2</sub> and B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> decreases the critical <i>T</i><sub>S</sub> of DGG by about 20–30°C due to their lower melting point or eutectic temperature. A higher critical <i>T</i><sub>S</sub> or a narrower <i>T</i><sub>span</sub> generally results in smaller grains and lower density before DGG, while can induce larger grains and higher dielectric/ferroelectric properties after DGG. Obvious dielectric diffuseness behavior is observed after adding Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> or B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> due to the smaller grains or more pores. The variation in properties is consistent with the grain size change after adding sintering aids. This work shows a fundamental understanding of sintering aids' influences on DGG and provides guidance for controlling microstructure and properties in polycrystalline ceramics.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814738","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}
Vladislava Tomeckova, Claudia Torres-Garibay, Brian J. Love, John W. Halloran
{"title":"Sedimentation of particles in photopolymerizable suspensions","authors":"Vladislava Tomeckova, Claudia Torres-Garibay, Brian J. Love, John W. Halloran","doi":"10.1111/ijac.15163","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijac.15163","url":null,"abstract":"<p>An analytical centrifuge was used to examine the sedimentation of concentrated suspensions of refractory-grade silica particles in acrylate monomer mixtures. Depths for significant dilution or effective particle denudation were determined as a function of sedimentation time, and related to particle size distribution, particle volume fraction, the viscosity of the liquid, and the presence of thixotropic agents. Results for these dispersions are consistent with the Richardson–Zaki equation for hindered settling. The implications on three-dimensional (3D) printing of photopolymerizable suspensions are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":13903,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814597","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}