Materials LettersPub Date : 2025-06-11DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138920
Hexuan Zhou , Jingang Qi , Juntao Liu , Sifan Qiao , Danyang Liu , Ziyu Zhou , Dan Lin , Lidan Tang , Bing Wang , Wei Zhang
{"title":"Modified perovskite surface structure through in situ exsolution of CoFe alloy nanoparticles for efficient oxygen evolution reaction","authors":"Hexuan Zhou , Jingang Qi , Juntao Liu , Sifan Qiao , Danyang Liu , Ziyu Zhou , Dan Lin , Lidan Tang , Bing Wang , Wei Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138920","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138920","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In-situ exsolution represents a crucial strategy for designing metal-ceramic composite yielding improved activity for various electrocatalytic reactions. The concept of the pulsed electric current (PEC) can promote exsolution behavior and enhance material’s synthesis speed. In this study, CoFe nanoparticles in situ growth and modification La<sub>0.95</sub>Fe<sub>0.8</sub>Co<sub>0.2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> is synthesized via an ultrafast PEC method as an active and durable OER catalyst. This work makes up the gap where PEC can be used to facilitate bimetallic exsolution and broadens the potential as a cost-effective strategy for synthesizing high-performance nanocatalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138920"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144297359","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":"Computational thermodynamics aided design of Fe-C-Mn alloy exhibiting steady state pearlite growth without substitutional partitioning","authors":"Vikash Kumar Sahu , Snehashish Tripathy , P.S.M Jena , Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury , Gopi Kishor Mandal","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138907","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138907","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates pearlitic transformation in Fe-C-Mn steels under Non-Partitioning Local Equilibrium (NPLE) conditions, where transformation occurs without long-range partitioning of substitutional elements. Unified Interaction Parameter Formalism (UIPF) based computational thermodynamics approach was employed to design Fe-C-Mn alloy for transformation under NPLE mode. The theoretically calculated growth rates and interlamellar spacing closely matched experimental results. Additionally, a thorough microstructural characterization confirmed the absence of long-range substitutional partitioning across growth front, which not only corroborated well with the theoretical prediction but also stands unique in light of absence of past experimental evidence of non-partitioned pearlite formation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138907"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144262823","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":"In situ observation of the intergranular deformation behaviour of ME20 magnesium alloy","authors":"Yurui Sang , Meilong Feng , Weiming Zhang , Liangshun Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138909","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138909","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Intergranular deformation behavior plays a pivotal role in enhancing magnesium alloy ductility. This study elucidates intergranular deformation mechanisms in high-ductility ME20 alloy through in situ tensile testing combined with EBSD analysis. Digital image correlation (DIC) analysis reveals enhanced deformation homogeneity in fine-grained regions, while mixed-grain zones develop strain localization at triple junctions due to back stress accumulation. Special-orientation twin boundaries restrict strain accommodation in coarse grains. Three-dimensional strain accommodation during later deformation stages is achieved through coordinated activation of pyramidal II <<em>c</em>+<em>a</em>> and basal <<em>a</em>> slip. Notably, high geometric compatibility factor (<em>m'</em>) value boundaries enable slip transmission yet paradoxically act as preferred microcrack nucleation sites. This mechanistic revelation establishes intergranular deformation as the governing factor for ME20 alloy’s enhanced ductility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138909"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144262829","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}
Materials LettersPub Date : 2025-06-10DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138911
Chao Dong , Weili Meng , Juanjuan Qi
{"title":"Solution-processed Cu2MnSnS4 nanoparticle film for ultrathin solar cells","authors":"Chao Dong , Weili Meng , Juanjuan Qi","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138911","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138911","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The compact thin films of Cu<sub>2</sub>MnSnS<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles are <em>in situ</em> prepared on ITO substrate by spin-coating precursor solution combined with a short thermal annealing (5 min) at low temperature (∼300 °C). The as-prepared Cu<sub>2</sub>MnSnS<sub>4</sub> nanoparticle film exhibits a bandgap of 1.63 eV and an absorption coefficient of >10<sup>4</sup> cm<sup>−1</sup> within 300–900 nm. The ultrathin solar cell structured as ITO/Cu<sub>2</sub>MnSnS<sub>4</sub>/CdS/Al with 65 nm-thick Cu<sub>2</sub>MnSnS<sub>4</sub> film is firstly fabricated and achieves a peak efficiency of 0.50 %. Moreover, this solution-processing method could be extended to prepare other Cu<sub>2</sub>MSnS<sub>4</sub> (M = Co, Ni, Cd and Mg) nanoparticle films for photovoltaics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138911"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144281052","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}
Materials LettersPub Date : 2025-06-10DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138908
Musa Yıldırım , Hacer Bilir Özhan , Hilal Girgin Öz , Hamdi Öğüt
{"title":"Enhancing the high-temperature resistance of self-healing bio-cementitious composites using tea waste as a bacterial carrier","authors":"Musa Yıldırım , Hacer Bilir Özhan , Hilal Girgin Öz , Hamdi Öğüt","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138908","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138908","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bacterial composites exhibit advanced self-healing capabilities; however, their effectiveness is often constrained by production processes and environmental conditions. To enhance bacterial viability, protective carriers are required, with natural fibers recently utilized for this purpose. Fiber reinforcement has been shown to improve self-healing efficiency by limiting crack propagation. This study investigates the potential of tea waste as a bacterial carrier in cementitious composites. <em>Bacillus megaterium</em> spores were absorbed into tea waste and incorporated into mortar specimens at varying concentrations. The durability of bacterial composites under high-temperature exposure, a critical yet underexplored aspect, was also evaluated. Mortar specimens containing bacterial tea waste were subjected to different high-temperature conditions in both undamaged and pre-cracked states, followed by compressive strength assessments. Post-exposure microstructural changes were analysed via scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The findings demonstrated that tea waste effectively functioned as a bacterial carrier, exhibiting behaviour comparable to natural fibers. Additionally, it contributed to enhanced residual strength by mitigating thermal stress and promoting calcite precipitation, facilitating damage repair. These results highlight the potential of tea waste as a sustainable and effective medium for improving the durability of bacterial composites against high-temperature effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138908"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144262521","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}
Materials LettersPub Date : 2025-06-10DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138816
Nicholas Derimow , Thomas A. Berfield , Keenan Hanson , Jake T. Benzing , Nik Hrabe
{"title":"Residual stress-assisted static globularization in electron beam powder bed fusion Ti-6Al-4V from powder recovery and hot isostatic pressing","authors":"Nicholas Derimow , Thomas A. Berfield , Keenan Hanson , Jake T. Benzing , Nik Hrabe","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138816","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138816","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The residual stresses from controlled powder recovery blasting on electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF-EB) Ti-6Al-4V were investigated via hole drilling, profilometry, and microscopy. After hot isostatic pressing, the near-surface lamellar <span><math><mrow><mi>α</mi><mo>+</mo><mi>β</mi></mrow></math></span> microstructure underwent a static <span><math><mi>α</mi></math></span> globularization resulting from residual stresses imparted by plastic deformation during powder recovery. Surface residual stresses were measured to be consistent with shot peening. The results have implications for systematic control of PBF-EB Ti-6Al-4V through modification of standard practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138816"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144262825","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}
Materials LettersPub Date : 2025-06-10DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138910
Jianjun Guo, Yunfeng Liu, Chen Wei, Jun Wang, Jinshan Li
{"title":"Enhanced hardness and magnetic properties of a CoCrCuFeNi high-entropy alloy under gradient magnetic fields","authors":"Jianjun Guo, Yunfeng Liu, Chen Wei, Jun Wang, Jinshan Li","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138910","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138910","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The mechanism of the influence of the gradient magnetic field on the dual FCC phase system was revealed using CoCrCuFeNi high-entropy alloy. Applying 75 T<sup>2</sup>/m GMF, the grain size of the alloy was refined from 58 μm to 39 μm, the proportion of Cu-lean FCC<sub>1</sub> phase increased from 77.2 % to 97.5 %, and a regular orientation was formed. Such microstructure and phase transform have divergent effects on mechanical and magnetic properties. The hardness of CoCrCuFeNi high-entropy alloy increased from 305 HV to 389 HV, the increase in saturation magnetization was attributed to the dominance of the regularly oriented phase structure and the high concentration of ferromagnetic elements, and the grain refinement led to an increase in grain boundary density, which slightly increased the coercivity. This work provides ideas for analyzing the mechanical and magnetic evolution of high-entropy alloys caused by complex changes in microstructure and multiphases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138910"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144262522","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}
Materials LettersPub Date : 2025-06-10DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138906
Junchen Li , Guoli Zu , Heng Zhang , Zhuoyue Sun , Sifeng He , Penghe Zhou
{"title":"Macro-micro analysis of mechanical properties of high-strength anchor cable steel under static and dynamic loading","authors":"Junchen Li , Guoli Zu , Heng Zhang , Zhuoyue Sun , Sifeng He , Penghe Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138906","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138906","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To reveal the static and dynamic fracture mechanisms of high-strength anchor cables commonly used in rockburst-prone roadways, this study conducted mechanical performance tests on three types of coal mine anchor cables using a computer-controlled electro-hydraulic servo testing machine and a self-developed drop hammer impact test apparatus. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of fracture surfaces under static and dynamic loading revealed a transition in fracture mechanisms under high strain rates. Test results showed: Under high-speed impact, fractures occurred more rapidly, with significantly reduced plastic cracking and increased brittle failure. Under high-speed impact, the fracture of anchor cables occurs more rapidly, with an average reduction in elongation after fracture exceeding 40%. Key factors influenced dynamic mechanical performance included static load-bearing capacity, ductility, and brittleness. The findings provided valuable insights for the design and protection of anchor cables in rockburst-prone roadways.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138906"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144270033","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}
Materials LettersPub Date : 2025-06-09DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138905
Xinqi Zou, Zhenghao Ge, Chaobao Wang, Yuyang Xi
{"title":"Enhancing UHMWPE tribology via mussel-inspired PDA coatings","authors":"Xinqi Zou, Zhenghao Ge, Chaobao Wang, Yuyang Xi","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138905","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138905","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) exhibits excellent wear resistance but suffers from unstable tribological performance under high loads and complex environments due to its chemically inert and low-energy surface. A mussel-inspired strategy was developed to construct PDA coatings on UHMWPE via dopamine self-polymerization under alkaline conditions. By precisely controlling deposition time, dense and uniform PDA films with enhanced adhesion to inert polymer surfaces were achieved. Friction tests demonstrated a 62.5 % reduction in the coefficient of friction with 32 h PDA coatings compared to unmodified UHMWPE. Molecular dynamics simulations confirmed the ordered self-assembly of PDA through π–π stacking and hydrogen bonding at the interface. This coupling-agent-free method provides a scalable, energy-efficient approach for enhancing polymer lubrication in high-load mechanical systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138905"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144270295","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}
Materials LettersPub Date : 2025-06-09DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138904
Akram Fadhl Al-mahmodi, Yamuna Munusamy
{"title":"A comparative analysis of nylon 610 production: Thermal efficiency and environmental considerations","authors":"Akram Fadhl Al-mahmodi, Yamuna Munusamy","doi":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138904","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matlet.2025.138904","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nylon 610, a versatile polyamide, is widely used in industrial applications requiring high mechanical and thermal stability. This study investigates the synthesis of nylon 610 using two different methods: sebacic acid and sebacoyl chloride. This study conducts a comparative analysis to evaluate each method’s thermal properties, reaction conditions, environmental impact, and feasibility. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were employed to characterize the resulting polymers. The results demonstrated that nylon 610 synthesized using sebacic acid exhibited higher thermal stability, greater enthalpy of melting, and sharper crystallization peaks, indicating a more organized polymer structure. Additionally, the sebacic acid method proved to be safer and environmentally friendly, producing water as the sole by-product, which is advantageous for large-scale applications. In contrast, the sebacoyl chloride method, while faster, required more stringent safety measures due to the production of hydrochloric acid (HCl). This study highlights the sebacic acid method as a more sustainable and efficient approach for synthesizing nylon 610, particularly for applications demanding high thermal performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":384,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters","volume":"398 ","pages":"Article 138904"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144253593","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}