Pavel Ctibor , Libor Straka , František Lukáč , Josef Sedláček , Iva Králová
{"title":"Copper oxides CuO and Cu2O processed by spark plasma sintering—Electrical characterization and photo-activated conductivity","authors":"Pavel Ctibor , Libor Straka , František Lukáč , Josef Sedláček , Iva Králová","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Commercial powders made of two copper oxides were compacted with spark plasma sintering (SPS). Their dielectric properties were studied in a broad range of frequencies and temperatures. Various relaxation phenomena were documented. DC resistivity was measured as well. Microstructure and phase composition were studied, and phase purity was shown for CuO, whereas Cu<sub>2</sub>O was more sensitive to carbon contamination during the SPS processing. Influence of the sintering temperature on microstructure and electrical properties was described for both materials. Change of DC resistivity induced by visible light irradiation was monitored for 48<!--> <!-->h. The overall difference between CuO and Cu<sub>2</sub>O from the electrical standpoint was finally not so dramatic as the stoichiometry indicated. Both materials exhibited giant permittivity, but extremely dependent on frequency and temperature. Application could find such systems mainly in the branch of sensors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 413-424"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Manuel García-Heras , Alejandro Pinilla , Fernando Agua , Daniel Morales-Martín , Fátima Quijada , María Ángeles Villegas
{"title":"Evolución tecnológica y arqueometría en el estudio de cerámicas de Fajalauza (Granada, España)","authors":"Manuel García-Heras , Alejandro Pinilla , Fernando Agua , Daniel Morales-Martín , Fátima Quijada , María Ángeles Villegas","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.09.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An archaeometric study has been undertaken on a set of Fajalauza ceramic materials to in depth understand the technological characteristics and processing of one of the most unique productions of traditional Spanish ceramics. The set comprises a representative selection of fragments that encompass from the end of the Morisque period at the end of the fifteenth century to current productions of the twentieth and twenty first centuries. The fragments dated between the end of the fifteenth century and the middle of the nineteenth century come from recent preventive archaeological excavations carried out in different streets of Granada, while those from current productions come from both private collections and the current production of the Cecilio Morales factory. Clay samples from the old workshop of this factory were also analyzed for comparative purposes. The archaeometric characterization was accomplished using binocular magnifying glass, thin section petrographic observation, XRD, XRF and FESEM with EDS microanalyses. Chemical composition data were also subjected to a multivariate statistical analysis. The main results indicated a notable technological continuity between the seventeenth and twentieth centuries, detecting only discontinuities in the ceramics called Pre-Fajalauza, which differ in body composition and in glaze characteristics, and in the most recent ones of the twenty first century in which the SnO<sub>2</sub> has been substituted by ZrO<sub>2</sub> as opacifier in the glazes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 446-461"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Primeros trabajos del Congreso de la SECV","authors":"Amador C. Caballero","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 6","pages":"Page 389"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carlos Gumiel , María Colado , David G. Calatayud , Rafael Barea , Marina Villegas , Teresa Jardiel
{"title":"Microstructure modulation of a Bi4Ti3O12 thin film system by combining the effect of a simple processing methodology with a co-doping strategy involving Nd3+ and Nb5+","authors":"Carlos Gumiel , María Colado , David G. Calatayud , Rafael Barea , Marina Villegas , Teresa Jardiel","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A microstructure based on plate-like grains is expected in the obtaining of Bi<sub>4</sub>Ti<sub>3</sub>O<sub>12</sub> ferroelectric ceramics, promoted by the Aurivillius crystalline structure that this material exhibit. This grain morphology would lead to conductivity making the functional response unpractical. In this frame, we address the control of the crystal growth which leads to this grain morphology by combining the effect of a simple thin film obtaining procedure with doping strategies. On the one hand, an aqueous solution-gel plus spin-coating methodology is performed here for the obtaining of these thin films. On the other hand, a simultaneous incorporation of Nd<sup>3+</sup> and Nb<sup>5+</sup> in the crystal lattice replacing Bi<sup>3+</sup> and Ti<sup>4+</sup>, respectively, is conducted in this contribution. The results obtained by X-ray diffraction, UV–visible measurements and FESEM confirm that the incorporated dopants are able to block (or at least control) the mentioned crystal growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 425-433"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Willams Teles Barbosa , Imarally Vitor de Souza Ribeiro Nascimento , Daniel Bezerra Lima , Francivandi Coelho Barbosa , Benjamin S. Lazarus , Josiane Dantas Viana Barbosa , Marcus Vinicius Lia Fook , Raúl Garcia Carrodeguas , Miguel Ángel Rodriguez
{"title":"In vitro evaluation of a new endodontic cement based on calcium and strontium aluminate","authors":"Willams Teles Barbosa , Imarally Vitor de Souza Ribeiro Nascimento , Daniel Bezerra Lima , Francivandi Coelho Barbosa , Benjamin S. Lazarus , Josiane Dantas Viana Barbosa , Marcus Vinicius Lia Fook , Raúl Garcia Carrodeguas , Miguel Ángel Rodriguez","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.06.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aluminate-based endodontic cements are promising in root canal treatments. Calcium aluminates have been used as bone and dental fillers, due to their fast setting time, good workability, and biocompatibility, overcoming some of the disadvantages of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) currently available. Similarly, strontium aluminates are of interest, due to their potential as hydraulic cement. They have greater radiopacity than their calcium counterparts and the potential to promote osteoblast differentiation which favors bone regeneration. The present study evaluates the <em>in vitro</em> biological properties of the new endodontic cement CS5C (80/20<!--> <!-->wt.% of S<sub>3</sub>A (tri-strontium aluminate (Sr<sub>3</sub>Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>6</sub>)) and C<sub>12</sub>A<sub>7</sub> (dodeca-calcium hepta-aluminate (Ca<sub>12</sub>Al<sub>14</sub>O<sub>33</sub>))). The <em>in vitro</em> ion release tests showed that Al<sup>3+</sup>, Ca<sup>2+</sup>, and Sr<sup>2+</sup> ions are responsible for the alkaline pH of the medium, promoting antimicrobial activity against all bacterial strains tested. It also showed biocompatible properties, with promising cellular adhesion and proliferation <em>in vitro</em>. The results revealed that CS5S cement has strong potential for future applications as endodontic cement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 390-397"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141689960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Exploring the diversity of clays: Impacts of temperature on physicochemical changes, mechanical characteristics, and permeability, and their relevance to membrane applications","authors":"Khadija Elataoui , Mohamed Amine Harech , Hajar Qobay , Noureddine Elbinna , Hakima Aouad , Mohamed Waqif , Latifa Saadi","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the characterization of two clays obtained from the Safi and Fez regions, focusing on their analysis for filtration membrane applications. Various analytical techniques were employed, including chemical composition analysis, elemental analysis, mineralogical characterization, carbonate content determination, color assessment, plasticity evaluation, thermal treatment analysis (DTA-TG), mineralogical transformation study, fusion tests, membrane tests, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).</div><div>The results reveal significant differences between the two clays regarding their chemical composition. The red clay exhibits a mineralogical composition comprising quartz, calcite, dolomite, hematite, illite, and kaolinite, whereas the gray clay contains quartz, calcite, dolomite, illite, talc, and montmorillonite. Furthermore, upon thermal treatment, both clays exhibit changes in their physical properties.</div><div>Despite the decrease in porosity and water absorption, as well as the increase in compression strength for both clays, the permeability of the grey clay increases, unlike the red clay, which exhibits a constant permeability beyond 1000<!--> <!-->°C.</div><div>These findings highlight the diversity and industrial significance of clays from the Safi and Fez regions for filtration membrane applications. The contrasting properties of red and gray clays provide insights into their potential utilization in different industries. Exploring these clays’ behavior can lead to better filtration membranes and new industrial applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 398-412"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana Castellanos-Aliaga , Laura San-Miguel , Marina Villegas , Ángel Caballero , Marco Peiteado , David González Calatayud
{"title":"Study of the interaction between low density polyethylene and TiO2 in different environments. Influence of the presence and absence of radiation, and of the atmosphere (O2, N2 or Ar)","authors":"Ana Castellanos-Aliaga , Laura San-Miguel , Marina Villegas , Ángel Caballero , Marco Peiteado , David González Calatayud","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the process of photocatalytic degradation of plastics, the surface interaction between the plastic material and the photocatalyst results crucial. The present work focuses on using a specific TiO<sub>2</sub> photocatalytic semiconductor whose hierarchical structure favours the interaction with low density polyethylene (LDPE), a key component in plastics. An exhaustive study of the nature of this interaction is conducted, analysing the influence of the atmosphere and radiation. The results obtained indicate that the observed interaction can be modulated by controlling the atmosphere, evolving into a degradation process whose mechanism also depends on the absence or the presence of light. This point is particularly relevant as it highlights the dual nature of TiO<sub>2</sub> as both photocatalyst and catalyst.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 434-445"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mario Flores Nicolás , Marcos M. Chávez , Marina Vlasova , Teresa Pi Puig
{"title":"Low-temperature sintering of ceramic bricks from clay, waste glass and sand","authors":"Mario Flores Nicolás , Marcos M. Chávez , Marina Vlasova , Teresa Pi Puig","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the present work, bricks were made on a real 1:1 scale for the construction of housing. For the preparation of the mixtures, raw materials such as clay, sand and glass obtained from the recycling of brown beer containers were used, applying the method plastic molding for the preparation of the semi-products. It has been established that the addition of sand containing a small amount of montmorillonite to such clay enabled to realization of plastic molding. The incorporation of glass into the clay provided to substantially reduce the sintering time of the bricks up to 8<!--> <!-->h and to vary their strength properties. Sintering was carried out at 800<!--> <!-->°C in an air atmosphere. The results of X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and EDS microanalysis have shown that the raw materials and ceramic bricks contains quartz and feldspars. Low-temperature sintering has made it possible to obtain high-quality, high-strength building bricks in accordance with standards.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 5","pages":"Pages 377-388"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142529917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"On the use of Afyon clay in Ukrainian clay-free compositions for porcelain tile manufacture","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The conflict in Ukraine has meant that the supply of ball clay from this country has been cut off, giving rise to a serious setback for the manufacture of porcelain tile, as this raw material was a basic component for the formulation of this type of ceramic tile. This work proposes the use of a clay from the Afyon area in Turkey as an alternative, which is formed by a complex mixture of clay and non-clay minerals.</div><div>In the first part of the study, a complete characterisation of the clay has been carried out, comparing it with a standard Ukrainian clay. In a second part, a composition in which Afyon clay is the main clay component has been formulated and characterised in comparison with a standard composition formulated with Ukrainian clays. Overall, the results show that, although some properties for Afyon clay differ from those for Ukrainian clays, the behaviour of the proposed composition in the different stages of the process, milling/deflocculation, pressing and firing, is similar to that of the standard composition, thus adapting it to the requirements of industrial practice. This provides a feasible alternative way of replacing Ukrainian ball clays.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 5","pages":"Pages 356-367"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141391976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jon García-Barruetabeña, David Miñón, Beatriz Achiaga, Fernando Cortés
{"title":"Characterization of the dynamic properties of an automotive laminated glass ceiling","authors":"Jon García-Barruetabeña, David Miñón, Beatriz Achiaga, Fernando Cortés","doi":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bsecv.2024.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article presents a methodology for the characterization of the dynamic properties of a laminated glass automotive ceiling, motivated by the inherent difficulty in obtaining laboratory samples from this kind of components. This methodology is based on the identification of the effective complex modulus of the laminated glass ceiling through Experimental Modal Analysis in conjunction with a finite element model. Besides, a material behaviour model is proposed for the effective complex module. Then, the dynamic properties of the laminated glass core are extracted from the latter using a reverse homogenized formulation of sandwich plates specifically developed in this work. As a result, a methodology to accurately predict the dynamic behaviour of these key automotive components has been achieved. An additional advantage of this methodology is that the identification of properties is carried out from a manufactured component and not from samples of reduced geometries, considering the impact of the manufacturing process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56330,"journal":{"name":"Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio","volume":"63 5","pages":"Pages 346-355"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142529915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}