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{"title":"Electron Screening in Deuteron-Deuteron Reactions on a Zr Target with Oxygen and Carbon Contamination.","authors":"Agata Kowalska, Mateusz Kaczmarski, Konrad Czerski, Rakesh Dubey, Gokul Das Haridas, Mathieu Valat, Natalia Targosz-Ślęczka, Paweł Figiel, Justyna Słowik, Jolanta Baranowska","doi":"10.3390/ma18061331","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061331","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The electron screening effect is responsible for a significant increase in the nuclear reaction rates in metals at very low energies. This is dependent on the local crystal structure of the metallic target and the occurrence of defects or additional elemental impurities in the crystal. Here, we studied the deuteron-deuteron fusion reactions on zirconium targets previously implanted with carbon and oxygen ions. The ²H(d,p)³H reaction yield was measured at two deuteron energies, 8 and 20 keV, in order to determine the strength of the electron screening effect and its dependence on the density of the implanted impurities. We found that carbon implantation strongly reduced the experimentally determined screening energy, while oxygen implantation had the opposite effect. These results are especially important for the application of nuclear fusion in metallic environments at very low energies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11943714/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"A Study on the Microstructure and Properties of Cu-Fe-Mg-Ti Alloys Based on Composition Regulation.","authors":"Yu Ding, Xiangpeng Xiao, Dawei Yuan, Jinshui Chen","doi":"10.3390/ma18061325","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study systematically investigates how Fe-Ti atomic ratios (1:1, 1:2, and 2:1) influence the microstructure, mechanical properties, and softening resistance of Cu-Fe-Mg-Ti alloys under fixed total Fe + Ti content. Through hardness testing, electrical conductivity measurements, and multiscale characterization (optical microscopy, scanning/transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction), we reveal a previously unreported phenomenon: Ti-dominated ratios (1:2) enable superior strength-conductivity synergy. After 70% cold rolling and 550 °C aging, the alloy with a 2:1 Fe/Ti ratio exhibits peak hardness (166.5 HV) and conductivity (64.1% IACS), outperforming both 1:1 (173.9 HV, 51.3% IACS) and 1:2 (189.5 HV, 44.2% IACS) counterparts. Critical microstructure analysis confirms that increased Ti content promotes high-density Fe₂Ti nanoprecipitation (5-15 nm) with coherent interfaces, enhancing strength while mitigating electron scattering. This work establishes atomic ratio optimization as a novel strategy to break the traditional strength-conductivity trade-off in copper alloys, providing a 21% hardness improvement over conventional Fe-Ti systems without sacrificing essential electrical performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944126/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Study on the Mechanical and Mesoscopic Properties of Rockfill Under Various Confining Pressures.","authors":"Bin Ou, Haoquan Chi, Zixuan Wang, Haoyu Qiu, Jiahao Li, Yanming Feng, Shuyan Fu","doi":"10.3390/ma18061316","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061316","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To investigate the mechanical response characteristics of damming rockfill materials under different confining pressure conditions, this study integrates laboratory triaxial compression tests and PFC^2D numerical simulations to systematically analyze their deformation evolution and failure mechanisms from both macroscopic and microscopic perspectives. Laboratory triaxial test results demonstrate that as the confining pressure increases, the peak deviatoric stress rises significantly, with the shear strength of specimens increasing from 769.43 kPa to 2140.98 kPa. Under low confining pressure, rockfill exhibits pronounced dilative behavior, whereas at high confining pressure, it transitions to contractive behavior. Additionally, particle breakage intensifies with increasing confinement, with the breakage rate rising from 4.25% to 8.33%. This particle fragmentation alters the granular skeleton structure, thereby affecting the overall mechanical properties and leading to a reduction in shear strength. Numerical simulations further reveal the micromechanical mechanisms governing rockfill behavior. The simulation results show a shear strength increase from 572.39 kPa to 2059.26 kPa, exhibiting a trend consistent with experimental findings. The shear failure mode manifests as a characteristic \"X-shaped\" shear band distribution, while at high confining pressures, shear fracture propagation is effectively inhibited, enhancing the overall structural stability. Furthermore, increasing confining pressure promotes denser interparticle contacts, with contact numbers increasing from 16,140 to 18,932 and the maximum contact force rising from 12.19 kN to 59.83 kN. The quantity and frequency of both strong and weak force chains also increase significantly, further influencing the mechanical response of the material. These findings provide deeper insights into the mechanical behavior of rockfill materials under varying confining pressures and offer theoretical guidance and engineering references for dam stability assessment and construction optimization.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944045/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Strontium Doping Promotes Low-Temperature Growth of Single-Crystalline Ni-Rich Cathodes with Enhanced Electrochemical Performance.","authors":"Jiaqi Wang, Yunchang Wang, Mengran Zheng, Feipeng Cai","doi":"10.3390/ma18061320","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061320","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nickel-rich cathode materials have emerged as ideal candidates for electric vehicles due to their high energy density; however, polycrystalline materials are prone to microcrack formation and unavoidable side reactions with electrolytes during cycling, leading to structural instability and capacity degradation. Herein, an Sr-doped single-crystalline nickel-rich LiNi_0.88Co_0.05Mn_0.07O₂/Sr cathode material is synthesized, with Sr doping levels controlled at x = 0.3%, 0.5%, 1 mol%. The nickel-rich LiNi_0.88Co_0.05Mn_0.07O₂/Sr cathode features particle sizes of approximately 2 μm, at a relatively low temperature. It inhibits the microcrack formation, prevents electrolyte penetration into the particle interior, and reduce side reactions, thereby enhancing structural stability. This enables the cathode to deliver a high initial discharge capacity of 205.3 mAh g^-1at 0.1 C and 170.8 mAh g^-1 at 10 C, within the voltage range of 2.7 V-4.3 V, and an outstanding capacity retention of 96.61% at 1 C after 100 cycles. These improvements can be attributed to the Sr-doping, which reduces the single-crystal growth temperature, effectively mitigating Li⁺/Ni²⁺ cation mixing. Moreover, the incorporation of Sr expands the interlayer spacing, thereby facilitating Li⁺ diffusion. The doping strategy employed in this work provides a new insight for low-temperature single-crystal materials synthesis, significantly improving the electrochemical performance of nickel-rich cathode materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11943760/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Dynamic Response and Energy Absorption of Lattice Sandwich Composite Structures Under Underwater Explosive Load.","authors":"Xiaolong Zhang, Shengjie Sun, Xiao Kang, Zhixin Huang, Ying Li","doi":"10.3390/ma18061317","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061317","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the underwater explosion resistance of aluminum alloy octet-truss lattice sandwich structures using shock tube experiments and LS-DYNA simulations. A systematic analysis reveals key mechanisms influencing protective performance. The sandwich configuration mitigates back plate displacement through quadrilateral inward deformation, exhibiting phased deformation responses between face plates and back plates mediated by lattice interactions. Increasing the lattice relative density from 0.1 to 0.3 reduces maximum back plate displacement by 22.2%. While increasing the target plate thickness to 1.5 mm reduces displacement by 47.6%, it also decreases energy absorption efficiency by 20% due to limited plastic deformation. Fluid-structure interaction simulations correlate well with 3D-DIC deformation measurements. The experimental results demonstrate the exceptional impact energy absorption capacity of the octet-truss lattice and highlight the importance of stiffness-matching strategies for enhanced energy dissipation. These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing the design of underwater protection structures.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944266/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143719912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Volatilization and Retention of Metallic and Non-Metallic Elements During Thermal Treatment of Fly Ash.","authors":"Yegui Wang, Weifang Chen, Yifan Chen, Shuyue Zhang, Baoqing Deng","doi":"10.3390/ma18061319","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061319","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This research investigated the volatilization and enrichment of metallic and non-metallic elements in municipal solid waste incineration fly ash during thermal treatment. The high-temperature treatment resulted in both the volatilization and stabilization of heavy metals in fly ash. The split of volatilization and stabilization depended highly on the original speciation. The results showed that loosely bound heavy metals were the main contributors to the leaching toxicity of the raw fly ash. These metals were also easily volatilized. The volatilization of heavy metals was accompanied by de-chlorination, indicating that the loss of heavy metals may be related to the evaporation of chloride compounds. On the other hand, heavy metals that were strongly bound with the fly ash were less volatile. For the six heavy metals investigated, 42% and 58% of Cd and Pb were volatilized at 800 °C. By comparison, the volatilizations of Cu, Zn, Cr, and Ni amounted to 18-31% at the same temperature. The remaining heavy metals became more stable. Stabilization could be attributed to reactions between decomposition products; thus, new and more complicated structures, such as Ca₃Mg(SiO₄)₂, Ca₂Al₂SiO_7, and CuSiO_3, were formed. Heavy metals were incorporated into the structures and stabilized. Moreover, analyses of other elements showed that thermal treatment resulted in the enrichment of elements, including Mn, Mg, Si, and Al. This is conducive to reusing fly ash.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944209/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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 Manufacturing Factors on the Material Properties and Adhesion of <i>C. albicans</i> and <i>S. mutans</i> on Additive Denture Base Material.","authors":"Laura Kurzendorfer-Brose, Martin Rosentritt","doi":"10.3390/ma18061323","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061323","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>(1) Understanding the effects of manufacturing factors on microbial adhesion is essential for optimizing additive denture base materials and improving their clinical performance. This study evaluated how polymerization time, layer thickness, extended cleaning, and storage conditions influence <i>C. albicans</i> and <i>S. mutans</i> adhesion on a denture base material. (2) Specimens (n = 15/group, d = 8 mm, h = 2 mm) were additively fabricated or poured (reference). Digital light processing was performed with varying polymerization times, layer thicknesses, extended cleaning, and storage. Microbial adhesion was assessed using a luminescence assay. Surface properties were characterized by roughness (S_a/S_z), hardness, and surface free energy (SFE). Statistics: The Shapiro-Wilk test, ANOVA, Bonferroni post hoc test, and Pearson correlation (α = 0.05) were utilized. (3) Polymerization time, layer thickness, cleaning, and storage conditions significantly influenced <i>C. albicans</i> and <i>S. mutans</i> adhesion. Increased layer thickness reduced <i>C. albicans</i> adhesion but promoted <i>S. mutans</i> colonization, emphasizing the role of SFE. Extended polymerization and optimized cleaning reduced microbial adhesion, highlighting the need for tailored processing to enhance microbial resistance and material integrity. (4) Manufacturing factors influenced microbial adhesion, with additive materials reducing the abundance of <i>C. albicans</i> but increasing the abundance of <i>S. mutans</i>, underscoring the importance of material adjustments and extended polymerization to enhance microbial resistance.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944127/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Optical Properties and Thermal Stability of Ag-In-Cu Film on Aluminum Alloy Substrate Deposited by Magnetron Sputtering.","authors":"Xiaojun Zhao, Xinyue Wang, Ke Liu, Yuxiang Jiang, Zhenwu Peng, Yuchi Zhou, Zhonglin Qian, Wei Li, Lekang Lu, Lairong Xiao, Zhenyang Cai","doi":"10.3390/ma18061318","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061318","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High-reflectivity metallic films on aluminum substrates are crucial in advanced aerospace and military applications due to their excellent reflectivity and workability. In order to further improve the reflectivity and thermal stability of films, this study investigated the deposition of AgInCu_x (x = 1, 3, and 5 wt.%) films on Al 6061 alloy substrates using magnetron sputtering, exploring the impact of deposition parameters and composition on their optical properties and thermal stability. Increased copper content improved thermal stability, while it compromised reflectivity. Additionally, increasing deposition power and time initially enhanced reflectivity, but beyond an optimal point, it decreased. Therefore, the AgInCu films deposited at 30 W for 2 min exhibited the highest reflectivity of 99.8% in the near-infrared range, making them promising candidates for reflective films in next-generation optical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944093/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Synthesis of Poly(butylene succinate) Catalyzed by Tetrabutyl Titanate and Supported by Activated Carbon.","authors":"Miao Chen, Guangxu Zhang, Ruolin Wang","doi":"10.3390/ma18061315","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061315","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is a biodegradable aliphatic polyester with excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties, and processability. The synthesis of PBS typically employs titanium-based catalysts like tetrabutyl titanate (TBT) to accelerate the reaction. However, TBT acts as a homogeneous catalyst and is non-recyclable. This study aims to minimize the cost of recovering liquid TBT catalyst during PBS synthesis by using TBT-loaded activated carbon for direct esterification and optimizing the process conditions. The catalyst was analyzed using inductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopy, automated specific surface area and pore size analysis, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The product was evaluated through infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance hydrogen spectra, and gel permeation chromatography. The optimal process parameters were determined to be an esterification temperature of 170 °C, a polycondensation temperature of 235 °C, an acid-to-alcohol molar ratio of 1:1.2, a catalyst amount of 0.06 g, and a dehydration time of 3 h. Under these conditions, the weight-average molecular weight of PBS reached 47,655, reducing the catalyst usage from 0.5% to 0.3%, resulting in a 24.7% increase in catalytic efficiency compared to TBT, significantly lowering costs. After five cycles of reuse, the weight-average molecular weight of the product remained above 35,000. This study demonstrates that TBT-loaded activated carbon exhibits superior catalytic performance, offering a cost-effective and efficient method for industrial PBS production with broad application potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944070/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Enhanced Long-Term In-Sensing Memory in ZnO Nanoparticle-Based Optoelectronic Synaptic Devices Through Thermal Treatment.","authors":"Dabin Jeon, Seung Hun Lee, Sung-Nam Lee","doi":"10.3390/ma18061321","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ma18061321","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Two-terminal optoelectronic synaptic devices based on ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were fabricated to investigate the effects of thermal annealing control (200 °C-500 °C) in nitrogen and oxygen atmospheres on surface morphology, optical response, and synaptic functionality. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) analysis revealed improved grain growth and reduced surface roughness. At the same time, UV-visible spectroscopy and photoluminescence confirmed a blue shift in the absorption edge and enhanced near-band-edge emission, particularly in nitrogen-annealed devices due to increased oxygen vacancies. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis of the O 1s spectra confirmed that oxygen vacancies were more pronounced in nitrogen-annealed devices than in oxygen-annealed ones at 500 °C. Optical resistive switching was observed, where 365 nm ultraviolet (UV) irradiation induced a transition from a high-resistance state (HRS) to a low-resistance state (LRS), attributed to electron-hole pair generation and oxygen desorption. The electrical reset process, achieved by applying -1.0 V to -5.0 V, restored the initial HRS, demonstrating stable switching behavior. Nitrogen-annealed devices with higher oxygen vacancies exhibited superior synaptic performance, including higher excitatory postsynaptic currents, stronger paired-pulse facilitation, and extended persistent photoconductivity (PPC) duration, enabling long-term memory retention. By systematically varying UV exposure time, intensity, pulse number, and frequency, ZnO NPs-based devices demonstrated the transition from short-term to long-term memory, mimicking biological synaptic behavior. Learning and forgetting simulations showed faster learning and slower decay in nitrogen-annealed devices, emphasizing their potential for next-generation neuromorphic computing and energy-efficient artificial synapses.</p>","PeriodicalId":18281,"journal":{"name":"Materials","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11943944/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}