{"title":"Molten flux growth of single crystals of quasi-1D hexagonal chalcogenide BaTiS3","authors":"Huandong Chen, Shantanu Singh, Hongyan Mei, Guodong Ren, Boyang Zhao, Mythili Surendran, Yan-Ting Wang, Rohan Mishra, Mikhail A. Kats, Jayakanth Ravichandran","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01379-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01379-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p>BaTiS<sub>3</sub>, a quasi-1D complex chalcogenide, has gathered considerable scientific and technological interest due to its giant optical anisotropy and electronic phase transitions. However, the synthesis of high-quality BaTiS<sub>3</sub> crystals, particularly those featuring crystal sizes of millimeters or larger, remains a challenge. Here, we investigate the growth of BaTiS<sub>3</sub> crystals utilizing a molten salt flux of either potassium iodide, or a mixture of barium chloride and barium iodide. The crystals obtained through this method exhibit a substantial increase in volume compared to those synthesized via the chemical vapor transport method, while preserving their intrinsic optical and electronic properties. Our flux growth method provides a promising route toward the production of high-quality, large-scale single crystals of BaTiS<sub>3</sub>, which will greatly facilitate advanced characterizations of BaTiS<sub>3</sub> and its practical applications that require large crystal dimensions. Additionally, our approach offers an alternative synthetic route for other emerging complex chalcogenides.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141507186","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":"Characteristic investigation of carbon/ceramic-based functionally graded multilayered composite materials","authors":"Arunkumar Thirugnanasamabandam, Ramasamy Nallamuthu","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01376-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01376-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research article focused on 3D-printed multilayered polymer composite materials, with a particular emphasis on ceramic and carbon polymer composite materials. To evaluate the mechanical performance of a multilayered composite structure, ceramic polymer composite (CPC) materials were used layer by layer with carbon-reinforced polymer composite (CRPC) layers. Tensile, compression, flexural, and differential scanning calorimetry tests were carried out on 3D-printed CPC, CRPC, and Functionally Graded Multilayered Material (FGMLM) composite structures. The results indicated that FGMLM laminates exhibited increases of 12.4%, 6.4%, and 9.8% in tensile, flexural, and compressive strength, respectively, compared with CRPC laminates; these experimental values were validated by finite element analysis. Further, fractography analysis of the FGMLM was carried out using scanning electron microscopy to provide insights into the structural characteristics. It was indicated that strong interfacial bonding was found between the laminated carbon and ceramic layers.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141507130","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}
Ghaleb Saleh Ghaleb Al-Duhni, Veeru Jaiswal, Mudit Khasgiwala, John L. Volakis, Markondeya Raj Pulugurtha
{"title":"Cu–CoNiFe multilayered stack for low- and intermediate-frequency magnetic shielding","authors":"Ghaleb Saleh Ghaleb Al-Duhni, Veeru Jaiswal, Mudit Khasgiwala, John L. Volakis, Markondeya Raj Pulugurtha","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01377-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01377-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding has been a fundamental challenge because of the low wave impedances with monolithic metallic shields at low frequencies. Multilayered structures are considered an alternative to traditional monolithic shielding materials. This paper investigates such multilayered conductors of cobalt–nickel–iron alloy (CoNiFe) and copper (Cu) to illustrate their superiority over conventional monolithic shields. Modeling, simulations, and measurements demonstrate improved shielding when multilayered stacks are used against magnetic field sources. Furthermore, the stack-ups have excellent shielding even with a thickness of 5 µm. At least 40 dB of additional shielding effectiveness is achieved across 30–1000 MHz as compared to single-layer shielding from monolithic Cu of the same thickness. These innovative stack-ups also exhibit superior shielding when compared to multilayered stacks and shielding materials in literature. Additionally, these stack-ups are fabricated using standard substrate processes such as electroplating. Consequently, this approach becomes commercially viable and applicable to future electronic systems.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512263","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":"On suppression of chip segmentation during cutting of Ti–6Al–4V alloy through control of texture rather than ductility","authors":"Karthik Palaniappan, H. Murthy, Balkrishna C. Rao","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01371-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01371-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Understanding the crystallographic texture is of paramount importance for the suppression of segmentation in chips with refined microstructure in Ti–6Al–4V alloy. Segmentation is pronounced at all cutting speeds thereby hindering grain refinement in chips. This study illustrates that the crystallographic texture, not ductility, controls the segmentation in chips. The initial workpiece texture is modified by cold-rolling to 30% and 40% thickness reduction prior to cutting. The microstructure of chips revealed a gradual transformation of morphology from segmented to continuous. The suppression of chip segmentation stems from the texture of the workpiece. Texture studies of workpieces have revealed that the sheets exhibited a strong transverse texture which gradually becomes weak during cold-rolling. The weak transverse texture rather than ductility, obtained from the tensile experiments, is responsible for the continuous shear in chips.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"160 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141507184","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":"Effects of nitrogen and oxygen co-doping on α to β phase transition in tungsten","authors":"Ananya Chattaraj, Aloke Kanjilal, Vijay Kumar","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01362-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01362-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>β-W is a potential candidate for spintronic devices, but its formation is a challenge as it is metastable and is stabilized by O doping. Here, using ab initio calculations, we study N doping in W and find it to favor octahedral interstitial sites in α-W but tetrahedral interstitial sites in β-W. The solution energy of N in both α- and β-W is endothermic that makes a transition from α to β-W difficult. However, calculations on interaction of N and N<sub>2</sub> on small clusters of W for reactive deposition of W films show that N<sub>2</sub> dissociates on W clusters leading to the incorporation of N in the W film. Further ab initio molecular dynamics simulations on N and O co-doping in α- and β-W show that the β phase becomes energetically favorable over α-W making it possible to form β-W with low O doping and its applications in devices.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"160 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141507243","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}
Jiahao Qian, Yang Li, Jialiang Hou, Shaojie Wu, Yun Zou
{"title":"Accelerating the development of Fe–Co–Ni–Cr system HEAs with high hardness by deep learning based on Bayesian optimization","authors":"Jiahao Qian, Yang Li, Jialiang Hou, Shaojie Wu, Yun Zou","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01370-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01370-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Machine learning (ML) is progressively supplanting conventional trial-and-error approaches for designing alloys with desirable properties. In this study, four ML regression models were utilized to identify high-entropy alloys (HEAs) with high hardness within the Fe–Co–Ni–Cr system. The Bayesian optimized deep learning (BO-DL) method yielded the highest prediction accuracy (<i>R</i><sup><i>2</i></sup> = 0.93). Notably, the BO-DL method is no longer limited to a single HEA system and now can target different alloy systems composed of more elements with reliable prediction results. Furthermore, a genetic algorithm was utilized to search for HEAs with high hardness. The accuracy and reliability of the predictions were experimentally verified. As-cast Fe<sub>5</sub>Co<sub>20</sub>Ni<sub>10</sub>Cr<sub>30</sub>Al<sub>5</sub>Ti<sub>30</sub> HEA exhibited a remarkable hardness of 890 HV, which is one of the highest for alloys in the Fe–Co–Ni–Cr system. The methodologies and framework proposed in this study can serve as a blueprint for facilitating the design of HEAs.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512262","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}
Kai-Hung Yang, Yizhong Liu, Shelby A. Skoog, Roger J. Narayan
{"title":"Physico-chemical properties and cytotoxicity of gelatin methacryloyl crosslinked with nanoparticle photoinitiator","authors":"Kai-Hung Yang, Yizhong Liu, Shelby A. Skoog, Roger J. Narayan","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01369-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01369-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO) fabricated into nanoparticle form with increased water dispersibility has enabled broader applications for the bioprinting of hydrogel scaffolds. In this study, the use of TPO NP as a photoinitiator for bioprinting gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) was compared with commonly used lithium phenyl-2,4,6-trimethylbenzoylphosphinate (LAP) photoinitiator by assessing the physico-chemical properties, mechanical strength, gelation kinetics, resistance to flow, absorptivity in different solvents, and biological responses. The results demonstrated that the physico-chemical and mechanical properties of the GelMA were similar using LAP and TPO nanoparticles (NP) for crosslinking. The significant cytotoxicity observed in cells exposed to the GelMA with TPO NP suggests that cell-embedded bioprinting may not be feasible and that removal of toxicant may be needed to utilize GelMA scaffolds crosslinked with TPO NP for biological applications. The results of this study provide a framework for future studies that will consider the microstructure and in vitro properties of GelMA.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"135 11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512266","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}
Zhichao Lu, Yuanjuan Bai, Shuaijie Zhang, Yaxuan Li, Mingxuan Liu, Ling Fang, Li Liu, Kun Du, Gonggang Liu, Laiqiang Xu, Yuanyuan Liao, Shanshan Chang, Jinbo Hu
{"title":"Oxygen doping and interface engineering in O-MoS2&rGO heterostructure for efficient piezocatalytic dye degradation","authors":"Zhichao Lu, Yuanjuan Bai, Shuaijie Zhang, Yaxuan Li, Mingxuan Liu, Ling Fang, Li Liu, Kun Du, Gonggang Liu, Laiqiang Xu, Yuanyuan Liao, Shanshan Chang, Jinbo Hu","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01361-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01361-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To further apply MoS<sub>2</sub> as a promising non-noble catalyst for addressing environmental issues, its catalytic ability must be improved. As a result of the hetero-atom doping effect and varied structure phase of MoS<sub>2</sub>, we demonstrated excellent piezocatalysis for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under stirring/ultrasonic catalyzed by MoS<sub>2</sub>. Compared with pristine MoS<sub>2</sub> and O-doping MoS<sub>2</sub> (O-MoS<sub>2</sub>), O-MoS<sub>2</sub>& reduced graphene oxide (O-MoS<sub>2</sub>&rGO) exhibits enhanced piezocatalytic activity. When the initial concentration of MB solution is ≤ 15 mg L<sup>−1</sup>, both stirring and ultrasonication can make the optimal O-MoS<sub>2</sub>&rGO composite to degrade the dye completely within 20 min. The experimental results have led to the proposal of a mechanism that elucidates the enhancement effect of rGO and O doping on the piezocatalytic performance of MoS<sub>2</sub>. This study highlights the significance of constructing heterostructure interfaces and the impact of hetero-atom doping on the promotion of piezocatalysis efficiency.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3><p>Boosting the catalytic ability of MoS<sub>2</sub> is vital to its further application as a class of promising non-noble catalysts to address environmental issues. Benefiting from the O-doping-induced electronic effect and interfacial coupling and synergistic effect between MoS<sub>2</sub> and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), the as-prepared O-MoS<sub>2</sub>&rGO heterogeneous catalyst exhibits enhanced degradation efficiency for methylene blue (MB) dye.</p>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141507187","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}
Julia I. Salas, Sk Shamim Hasan Abir, Diego de Leon, Ignacio Serrato, Horacio Vasquez, Karen Lozano, M. Jasim Uddin
{"title":"Energy harvesting with thermoplastic polyurethane nanofiber mat integrated with functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes","authors":"Julia I. Salas, Sk Shamim Hasan Abir, Diego de Leon, Ignacio Serrato, Horacio Vasquez, Karen Lozano, M. Jasim Uddin","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01368-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01368-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have received considerable attention as flexible and stretchable systems capable of harvesting energy and converting mechanical into electrical energy. This paper reports on Forcespinning-synthesized poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanofiber (NF) membranes based TENG. To improve the TENG, the TPU NFs were decorated with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) functionalized with fluoride, amide, and carboxylic groups. The NF demonstrated a stronger interaction with the carboxylic-functionalized MWCNT (c-MWCNT). Furthermore, the c-MWCNT functionalized TPU/PVDF TENGs were evaluated by applying compressive force (30 psi) utilizing a pneumatic cylinder. The maximum alternating voltage, and current outputs were 158 V and 170 <i>µ</i>A respectively. The TENG charging capacity for the samples dipped for 12 h in the c-MWCNT showed an ability to charge a 1 µF capacitor up to 3.03 V in 25 s of hand tapping, suggesting that the fabricated TENG has the capability to function as a self-charging flexible energy harvester.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"159 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512265","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":"Electrochemical deposition of super-conductive Cu/MXene laminated composite foils with low thermal expansion coefficient","authors":"Chenyu Gao, Jikun Deng, Jiaxing He, Zechuan Wang, Yuanyuan Sheng, Junwu Liu, Honghai Zhong, Guoqing Tong, Yang Jiang","doi":"10.1557/s43578-024-01367-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01367-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A novel Cu/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>X</sub> laminated composite foil was prepared using a combination of electroplating and electrophoretic deposition. The results indicate that the average thermal expansion coefficient of the Cu/ Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>X</sub> composite foil decreased by 11.26% compared to that of pure copper. Due to the high electron mobility of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>X</sub> and the favorable Cu/ Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>X</sub> interface, the electrical conductivity of the Cu/ Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>X</sub> composite foil exceeded that of pure copper by 8.7%, reaching 6.2147 × 10<sup>7</sup> S·m<sup>−1</sup>, and its thermal conductivity increased from 381.5 W/m·K to 423.5 W/m·K. The study revealed that a thinner, looser Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>X</sub> layer with fewer layers is more favorable for copper penetration and filling, enabling a continuous network-like structure and resulting in significantly improved thermal and electrical properties of the composite copper foil. These findings position the Cu/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>X</sub> foil as a promising candidate for electronic encapsulation and super-conductivity.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":16306,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512264","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}