{"title":"Cauliflower-like strontium-doped SnO2 nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation","authors":"S. Vallimeena, B. Helina","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2197725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2197725","url":null,"abstract":"Three-dimensional (3D) cauliflower-shaped Strontium (Sr)-doped SnO2 nanoparticles were synthesised at ambient temperature through a simple co-precipitation technique. The 3D cauliflower-shaped 7 wt-% Sr-doped SnO2 nanoparticles increase light harvesting features and also promote electron transport across grain boundaries. 3D cauliflower-shaped Sr-doped SnO2 nanoparticles offer low charge transfer resistance, which is validated by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy spectrum. XRD studies of SnO2 and Sr-doped SnO2 have revealed a tetragonal structure, and PL spectra corroborate the greater charge splitting. This study may be the first ever report on the 3D microstructure of cauliflower-shaped 7 wt-% Sr-doped SnO2 nanoparticles that demonstrated higher photocatalytic activity under visible-light for MB dye solution.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"158 1","pages":"2277 - 2286"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82921792","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":"Estimating threshold stresses using parametric equations for creep: application to low-alloy steels","authors":"M. Evans","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2198395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2198395","url":null,"abstract":"The power law model produces both temperature varying and unreliable estimates for its parameters. Threshold stresses have been suggested as a solution. The power law and Wilshire models are modified to include this stress and estimation and error decomposition methods applied to assess its importance in representing failure times. A statistically significant and temperature-dependent threshold stress was identified in two low-alloy steels. This threshold stress was closer to the operating stress in the Wilshire model. The inclusion of this stress reduced interpolation errors, but this improvement was greater in the Wilshire model. The Wilshire model increased the random component of these errors at all temperatures in one material, but only at some temperatures for the other.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"72 1","pages":"2302 - 2317"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76309617","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":"Numerical prediction of lack-of-fusion defects in selective laser melted AlSi10Mg alloy","authors":"Alexandra Morvayová, N. Contuzzi, G. Casalino","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2198889","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2198889","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the emerging research, it is still troublesome to control the defect formation in selective laser melted parts. In this paper, a mechano-thermo-fluid dynamical FEM model at meso-scale was proposed. The model calculates and predicts the volume and dimensions of lack-of-fusion (LOF) defects according to the applied process parameters. The numerical model was validated with experimentally assessed volume of lack-of-fusion defects and melt pool dimensions. Results shown the lowest volume of LOF defects (0.41%) in specimen produced with 275 W and scanning speed of 400 mm/s. Laser power was determined as a parameter majorly impacting the volume and dimensions of LOF in selective laser melted parts.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"87 3 1","pages":"2334 - 2340"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87691286","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}
Zhaoxiang He, Sen Wang, Chuncheng Ge, Chubin Yang, Qingshan Yang, H. Pan, G. Qin
{"title":"Effect of Ca content on microstructure and strength of as-extruded Mg-1.0Al-xCa alloy","authors":"Zhaoxiang He, Sen Wang, Chuncheng Ge, Chubin Yang, Qingshan Yang, H. Pan, G. Qin","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2194139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2194139","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, the effects of Ca content and extrusion temperature on the microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg–1Al–xCa alloys have been investigated. For Mg–1.0Al–0.4Ca (wt-%, AX10) dilute alloy, decreasing extrusion temperature from 290°C to 260°C can inhibit the dynamic recrystallisation (DRX) process, and the yield strength (YS) is also increased from ∼266 ± 6 MPa to ∼309 ± 3 MPa. When increasing the Ca content, Mg–1.0Al–0.8Ca (wt-%, AX11), a higher density of the Al2Ca phase is dispersed at the grain boundaries, which can further restrict the growth of DRXed grains, only ∼1.0 µm. Consequently, the higher YS of ∼330 ± 5 MPa can be obtained. The relevant results can shed light on designing other high-strength and low-alloyed Mg wrought alloys.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2111 - 2116"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89807254","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":"The microstructure and mechanical properties of 2219 alloy during ultrasonic treatment","authors":"A. Li, Rishan Jiang, Rui-qing Li, Lihua Zhang","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2194764","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2194764","url":null,"abstract":"High-intensity ultrasonic melt treatment technique plays a key role in improving the performance of large-scale 2219 alloy ingot (Φ630 mm × 4500 mm). In this current paper, ultrasonic treatment-assisted casting techniques were developed and applied to manufacture large-scale 2219 aluminium (Al) alloy ingot in direct chill casting (DC). The industry-level experiments revealed that the α-Al grains of the ingot with ultrasonic (USDC) were refined, the area fraction of the coarse Al2Cu eutectic phase showed a decreasing trend, and the mechanical properties were lightly improved than without ultrasonic ingot (DC). Based on the present results and previous proposed hypotheses, the synergistic effects of cavitation and acoustic streaming were considered as the dominant mechanisms of USDC.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76677149","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}
Yu. V. Gamin, T. Akopyan, T. Kin, S. Galkin, Aleksander Aleshchenko
{"title":"Effect of radial-shear rolling on particle’s morphology and mechanical properties of AA7075 alloy","authors":"Yu. V. Gamin, T. Akopyan, T. Kin, S. Galkin, Aleksander Aleshchenko","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2196471","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2196471","url":null,"abstract":"Effect of radial shear rolling on the morphology of intermetallic particles, and the mechanical properties of 7075 alloy at different processing temperatures and heat treatment after deformation was investigated. The results were consistent with data on metallographic investigation of phase particle shape, counts, and distribution. It was found that the formation, quantitative distribution, and circularity of particles at the surface and in the centre of the bar depended on the processing temperature and temperature gradient between surface and centre and were defined with a scheme of stresses in the deformation zone. The values of strength properties for all bars obtained by RSR depended on the processing regimes, while plasticity (elongation to failure δ = 14%–20%) increased with the growth of processing temperature. Article highlights Radial shear rolling makes it possible to obtain aluminium alloy bars with a gradient structure and a combination of high strength and ductility. The influence of the RSR method is reflected in the nature of the distribution of dispersive particles in the matrix of alloy. Mechanical properties of bars subjected to the RSR method depend on the initial processing regimes, while the level of plasticity increases with the growth of processing temperature.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"2009 1","pages":"2205 - 2216"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86270546","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}
Lianfa Dang, Mingtao Ding, Ye Li, Hao Su, Kuo Yang, Yifu Yang, Fangfei Li, Hongji Li, Bing Xue
{"title":"Regulation and characterisation of the expansion structure of dickite layers","authors":"Lianfa Dang, Mingtao Ding, Ye Li, Hao Su, Kuo Yang, Yifu Yang, Fangfei Li, Hongji Li, Bing Xue","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2196478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2196478","url":null,"abstract":"A dickite with an expanded layer structure was prepared by the co-calcination of the dickite-urea intercalation complex, urea, and potassium chlorate at 450°C. The expansion degree of the dickite layer could be regulated by the mass ratio (P/I) of potassium chlorate to the intercalation complex. XRD and SEM results showed that with the increase of the P/I ratio, the (002) diffraction intensity of expanded dickite gradually weakened and the degree of layer expansion gradually increased. When the P/I ratio exceeded 0.375, the expanded dickite exhibited an accordion-like porous morphology. The layer expansion of dickite exposed more internal layer surfaces, which was conducive to increasing the specific surface area, mesopore volume, and absolute ζ-potential, thus enhancing the adsorption capacity of methylene blue.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"107 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136005387","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}
Ze-Hao Gu, Zhisheng Nong, K. Su, Ji-jie Wang, Jingbin Zhu
{"title":"Effects of rare earth elements on AlCoCrFeNi2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloy","authors":"Ze-Hao Gu, Zhisheng Nong, K. Su, Ji-jie Wang, Jingbin Zhu","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2196473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2196473","url":null,"abstract":"In order to explore the effect of rare earth elements (REEs) on the eutectic high-entropy alloys (EHEAs), 0.2 atomic per cent of Sc, Y, and La elements were added to the AlCoCrFeNi2.1(REE0) EHEA in this work. The phase composition, element distribution, electrochemical properties and mechanical properties of the alloys were analysed. The results showed that the AlCoCrFeNi2.1-based HEAs are still composed of Co, Cr, Fe (face-centred cubic)-rich phase and Al, Ni (face-centred cubic)-rich phase. After Sc, Y, La were added, Ni2Sc, Al2Y, Al2La and other intermetallics were formed in the AlCoCrFeNi2.1 alloy. In addition, it was proved that Y element can promote the formation of hexagonal close-packed (HCP) phase. AlCoCrFeNi2.1Y0.2(Y0.2) alloy has excellent corrosion resistance. AlCoCrFeNi2.1Sc0.2(Sc0.2) alloy has the best mechanical properties. HIGHLIGHTS With the addition of rare earth elements, the face-centred cubic phase and the B2 phase still exist in the alloy. In addition, there are intermetallics in the alloys. Combined with first-principles calculations, it was determined that the Laves phases in AlCoCrFeNi2.1Y0.2 alloy may be Al2Y, Al3Y or AlY. The Laves phase in the AlCoCrFeNi2.1La0.2 alloy may be Al2La, Al3La or LaNi5. The addition of Y element can promote the formation of HCP phase in AlCoCrFeNi2.1 alloy. The generated HCP phase occupies the position of the original B2 phase. Y element can also improve corrosion resistance. The Vickers hardness of AlCoCrFeNi2.1Sc0.2 alloy is 20% higher than that of AlCoCrFeNi2.1 alloy, while the compressive strength of 1897 MPa and the compressive deformation of 26% are retained.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"101 1","pages":"2230 - 2239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81406720","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}
Chunyan Li, Yishun Zhang, Jianshu Zhai, Chunling Li, S. Kou
{"title":"Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of Fe-based amorphous composite coatings","authors":"Chunyan Li, Yishun Zhang, Jianshu Zhai, Chunling Li, S. Kou","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2195750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2195750","url":null,"abstract":"It is found that heat treatment can improve the microstructure and properties of the coating. In this paper, the Fe-Cr-Mo-B-C amorphous composite coatings fabricated by laser cladding technology were heat treated at different temperatures. The effects of heat treatment temperature on the crystallisation, porosity, microhardness, and corrosion resistance of coatings were investigated. The experimental results show that the amorphous content and porosity after heat treatment, the comprehensive properties are improved, and the coating defects are solved. Both the amorphous content and the porosity affect the corrosion resistance of the coatings. The smaller the porosity, the higher the amorphous content, and the stronger the corrosion resistance of the coating. When the difference in amorphous content is small, the porosity of the coating becomes the dominant factor affecting the corrosion resistance of the coating. The experimental results shows that the best optimum heat treatment temperature for the coatings is 200°C.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"79 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84718471","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}
Y. Xiong, T. Zhou, Zhenghua Chen, Yongsheng Wu, Xiao-qin Zha, Yong Li, Shubo Wang, Harishchandra Singh, M. Huttula, W. Cao
{"title":"Laser shock peening rounds influencing microstructural and mechanical properties of 300M steel","authors":"Y. Xiong, T. Zhou, Zhenghua Chen, Yongsheng Wu, Xiao-qin Zha, Yong Li, Shubo Wang, Harishchandra Singh, M. Huttula, W. Cao","doi":"10.1080/02670836.2023.2196472","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2023.2196472","url":null,"abstract":"Laser shock peeing (LSP) was introduced to produce surface gradient structures on 300M steel to improve its performance, service life and related workpiece safety. The influences of LSP rounds on microstructural and mechanical properties were investigated to optimise the LSP processing. Smoother surface, surface nanocystallization, and gradient structure, hardness, compressive residue stress was observed LSP. Strength and plasticity of 300M steel improved significantly due to the surface changes induced by one round of LSP. However, excessive LSP rounds tend to deteriorate the surface roughness and mechanical properties despite increased surface nanocrystallization, hardening zone depth and compressive residual stress.","PeriodicalId":18232,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Technology","volume":"42 1","pages":"2217 - 2229"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85496755","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}