{"title":"Influence of Magnetic Pretreatment on the Thermoplastic Effect in Aluminum Alloys Containing Ferromagnetic Inclusions","authors":"D. E. Pshonkin, M. V. Koryachko","doi":"10.1134/S0020168526700743","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0020168526700743","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We report our findings on how a magnetic pretreatment influences the thermoplastic effect in aluminum alloys containing ferromagnetic inclusions. The alloys were exposed to a static magnetic field and then tested in creep under uniaxial tension. The morphology of the alloys was studied by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Their specific heat and the work done in plastic deformation were calculated using thermomechanical data. The results demonstrate that there is a relation between magnetostriction, mechanical stress on the matrix–inclusion interface, and energy dissipation during deformation. Magnetic pretreatment of the material has been shown to increase its specific heat by five times (from 0.05 to 0.26 J/m<sup>3</sup>) and the work done in its deformation by 44% (from 0.72 to 1.04 J/m<sup>3</sup>). The observed increase in Taylor coefficient (from 0.07 to 0.25) and latent energy (from 0.67 to 0.78 J/m<sup>3</sup>) is due to the stress redistribution on the matrix–inclusion interface as a consequence of magnetostriction. The estimated magnetostriction-induced mechanical stress exceeds the creep limit of the matrix, which accounts for the increase in energy dissipation. The results of this study can be useful in designing “smart” materials with programmable properties that can be controlled by varying the composition, particle size, and percentage of a magnetically active filler in a nonmagnetic matrix.</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"62 2","pages":"199 - 206"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148261911","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. Ulianova, E. G. Vinokurov, Yu. V. Ermolenko, A. N. Morozov
{"title":"Investigation by the Taguchi Method of Key Factors in the Preparation of Microspheres Based on a Copolymer of Lactic and Glycolic Acids for Increasing Their Loading with Betamethasone Acetate","authors":"Yu. V. Ulianova, E. G. Vinokurov, Yu. V. Ermolenko, A. N. Morozov","doi":"10.1134/S0020168526700512","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0020168526700512","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The influence of the main technological parameters on incorporation of betamethasone acetate (BA) into polylactide microspheres was studied. Key factors affecting microsphere characteristics were determined by the Taguchi method. In the experiments various process parameters for microsphere preparation were varied: polymer concentration, BA concentration, ratio of aqueous to organic phase, and stirring speed. It was established that BA concentration and polymer concentration have the greatest effect on increasing BA loading. Betamethasone acetate was quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Maximum BA loading was observed at polymer and BA concentrations of 100 and 20 mg/mL, respectively, an aqueous/organic phase ratio of 50 : 1, and a stirring speed of 500 rpm. BA loading in the microspheres under the optimum conditions was 4.35% (before optimization: 1.44%). The results obtained can be used to improve methods for preparing polylactide microspheres loaded with other drug substances having similar physicochemical properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"62 1","pages":"16 - 24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148261917","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}
Truong H. B. Phi, B. S. Roshchin, S. Abou El-Azm, Yu. M. Dymshits, V. G. Kruchonok, G. K. Lavrov, A. V. Lapkin, S. A. Malinin, V. A. Rozhkov, R. V. Sotensky, V. E. Asadchikov, G. A. Shelkov
{"title":"Investigation of Monochromaticity of X-Rays in a Wide Energy Range","authors":"Truong H. B. Phi, B. S. Roshchin, S. Abou El-Azm, Yu. M. Dymshits, V. G. Kruchonok, G. K. Lavrov, A. V. Lapkin, S. A. Malinin, V. A. Rozhkov, R. V. Sotensky, V. E. Asadchikov, G. A. Shelkov","doi":"10.1134/S0020168526700780","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0020168526700780","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For quantitative assessment of X-ray absorption in the wavelength range from several angstroms to tenths of an angstrom (which approximately corresponds to energies from 5 to 50 keV) and energy calibration of X-ray detectors, a monochromatic radiation source is needed. In this paper, we report characteristics of an X-ray monochromator designed for operation in a wide energy range. The working principle of the instrument relies on X-ray diffraction. The diffracting element is a pyrolytic graphite crystal. Rotating it through a preset angle allows monochromatic radiation to be isolated from the bremsstrahlung of the X-ray tube. We demonstrate that, with this instrument, one can obtain a monochromatic X-ray beam in the energy range 15–100 keV with monochromaticity at a level from 1.5 to 9% (which meets requirements for detector energy calibration accuracy). In addition, we show that controlled monochromatic radiation can be generated using readily available laboratory components. The results of this study and the proposed approach can be used in nondestructive inspection, tomography, and other areas where spectrally selective X-ray analysis is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"62 2","pages":"229 - 236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148261665","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}
N. A. Korotkova, M. S. Doronina, M. N. Smirnova, V. A. Ketsko, V. B. Baranovskaya
{"title":"Effect of Yttrium Iron Garnet Composition on the Properties of Y3Fe5O12/GaAs Thin-Film Structures","authors":"N. A. Korotkova, M. S. Doronina, M. N. Smirnova, V. A. Ketsko, V. B. Baranovskaya","doi":"10.1134/S0020168526700615","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0020168526700615","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Owing to their unique electromagnetic and magneto-optical properties, yttrium iron garnet (YIG, Y<sub>3</sub>Fe<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub>) and solid solutions based on it are used in producing thin-film structures for magnonics, a new area in spintronics. The ability to determine the exact chemical composition of synthesized YIG is a critical issue for not only the matrix elements (Fe and Y), but also impurity components (Li, Be, B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Cd, Sn, Sb, Te, Ba, La, Ce, Sm, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Hf, Ta, W, Tl, Pb, Bi, Th, and U), because the presence of impurities at a level above 10<sup>–2</sup> wt % causes a considerable broadening of its ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) line and impairs properties of thin-film structures. In this work, we demonstrate that joint use of inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) under appropriate analysis conditions allows one to obtain accurate results and determine a wide range of elements. We describe specific features of the preparation of thin-film structures containing Y<sub>3</sub>Fe<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub> film on a gallium arsenide substrate by a new, nonepitaxial method proposed by us and demonstrate the effect of the impurity composition of YIG on the structure and properties of such films. To prevent interfacial interaction between Y<sub>3</sub>Fe<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub> and GaAs during film crystallization, an AlO<sub><i>x</i></sub> barrier layer was first grown on the substrate by sputter deposition. We have studied FMR spectra of Y<sub>3</sub>Fe<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub>/AlO<sub><i>x</i></sub>/GaAs films produced by different techniques and shown that the FMR linewidth of the films produced via sputtering of YIG single crystals is 30 to 40 Oe smaller than that of the films containing impurity elements.</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"62 1","pages":"106 - 114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148261785","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}
A. V. Dymova, A. S. Eremeeva, M. A. Lazov, S. V. Andreev, N. K. Zaitsev, L. Yu. Martynov
{"title":"Determination of Total Arsenic by Stripping Voltammetry with a Simplified Sample-Preparation Procedure: Application to Seafood, Minerals and Semiconductors","authors":"A. V. Dymova, A. S. Eremeeva, M. A. Lazov, S. V. Andreev, N. K. Zaitsev, L. Yu. Martynov","doi":"10.1134/S0020168526700603","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0020168526700603","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A method is proposed for stripping voltammetric determination of arsenic on a rotating gold‑film electrode (GFE) with a simplified procedure for the preliminary reduction of As(V) to As(III). A mixed reducing reagent based on metabisulfite and sodium thiosulfate was used to convert arsenic to the electroactive form, enabling quantitative reduction within 10 min. GFEs were prepared ex situ by electrodeposition of a gold layer onto the surface of a rotating glassy carbon electrode by potentiostatic electrolysis for 300 s from a 1 mM HAuCl<sub>4</sub> solution at –300 mV. Under the optimized electroaccumulation parameters, the stripping current for arsenic was linear from 10 to 200 μg/L, and the limit of detection was 1 μg/L with an accumulation time of 120 s. The effects of Cu(II), Bi(III), Pb(II), Fe(III), Mn(II), Zn(II) and Cl<sup>–</sup> on the arsenic signal were investigated. To eliminate interfering effects, a background electrolyte consisting of a mixture of 1 M acetate buffer and 0.01 M disodium EDTA was used. Measurement quality indicators were evaluated in accordance with RMG 61‑2010. The proposed method was applied to determine arsenic in natural water, seafood and inorganic materials; the accuracy of the results was confirmed by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS).</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"62 1","pages":"97 - 105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148261813","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}
A. D. Bazhina, P. A. Stolin, A. P. Chizhikov, A. S. Ivanov, M. S. Antipov, N. Yu. Khomenko, P. M. Bazhin
{"title":"Laws of Combustion, Molding, and Phase-and-Structure Formation in Materials Based on the MAX Phases of the 2Ti–Al–C System under Free SHS Compression Conditions","authors":"A. D. Bazhina, P. A. Stolin, A. P. Chizhikov, A. S. Ivanov, M. S. Antipov, N. Yu. Khomenko, P. M. Bazhin","doi":"10.1134/S0020168526700068","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0020168526700068","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The synthesis of materials based on the MAX phases of the 2Ti–Al–C system is studied. A free SHS compaction method is used; it combines self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) with high-temperature shear deformation. The combustion, molding, and structure formation of these materials under free SHS compaction conditions using initial Ti, Al, and C powder elements are investigated as functions of the dispersion of aluminum, technological regimes, and experimental conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"61 7-15","pages":"359 - 366"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967972","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}
E. V. Matveev, V. V. Berestov, A. I. Gajdar, A. A. Veveris
{"title":"Optimization of Microwave Curing Conditions and Mechanical Characteristics of Glass and Basalt Reinforcement","authors":"E. V. Matveev, V. V. Berestov, A. I. Gajdar, A. A. Veveris","doi":"10.1134/S0020168526700196","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0020168526700196","url":null,"abstract":"<p>An analysis of the mechanical properties and microstructure of glass (GFRP) and basalt (BFRP) fiber reinforced polymers demonstrates that their characteristics are determined by the type of reinforcing fiber and the method of curing a matrix. Experiments have shown that the thermoset GFRPs exhibit a high elastic modulus up to 50.5 GPa, flexural strength up to 1070 MPa, and microhardness up to 1.2 GPa due to their homogeneous structure and high-quality interface. The microwave-cured GFRPs have strength properties similar to those of the thermoset GFRPs, namely, an elastic modulus of up to 48.6 GPa and a flexural strength of up to 1072 MPa, but with slightly lower microhardness up to 0.97 GPa, which is related to the peculiarities of structure formation during volumetric heating. The microwave-cured BFRPs are found to have lower characteristics, namely, an elastic modulus of up to 37.4 GPa and a flexural strength up to 777 MPa, and a large scatter of properties because of interfacial defects, high porosity, and structural heterogeneity. SEM studies have shown that the main differences in the mechanical parameters are related to the quality of adhesion and the uniformity of fiber distribution in the matrix. Microwave curing for GFRPs is shown to be an accelerated technology with the potential to achieve high properties comparable to those of thermal curing, and curing conditions for BFRPs need to be optimized to increase their quality and to expand fields of application.</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"61 7-15","pages":"468 - 474"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147968042","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}
V. Yu. Barinov, V. V. Zakorzhevsky, V. N. Semenova, V. E. Loryan, N. I. Mukhina
{"title":"Some Regularities in Obtaining 70(TiC)/30Cr3C2 Powders with Nickel Bond in Air","authors":"V. Yu. Barinov, V. V. Zakorzhevsky, V. N. Semenova, V. E. Loryan, N. I. Mukhina","doi":"10.1134/S002016852670010X","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S002016852670010X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Composite powders 70(TiC)/30Cr<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> were obtained using the SHS method in air with nickel bond. The Ni content in the composite was 0, 10, 20 and 30 wt %. It has been shown that the introduction of nickel into the initial charge is accompanied by a decrease in the combustion temperature and an increase in the content of free carbon in the composite. To reduce the proportion of carbon in the charge composition, the amount of soot was reduced, which led to the content of free carbon in the final product being down to 0.30%.</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"61 7-15","pages":"394 - 398"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147968070","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}
T. Yu. Kolomiets, I. A. Kovalev, G. P. Kochanov, A. A. Ashmarin, L. O. L’vov, A. A. Konovalov, A. F. Popovich, A. S. Chernyavskii, K. A. Solntsev
{"title":"Direct Nitridation of Ti, Zr, and Hf Metals via Resistive Heating: Phase Formation and High-Temperature Transport Properties","authors":"T. Yu. Kolomiets, I. A. Kovalev, G. P. Kochanov, A. A. Ashmarin, L. O. L’vov, A. A. Konovalov, A. F. Popovich, A. S. Chernyavskii, K. A. Solntsev","doi":"10.1134/S002016852670041X","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S002016852670041X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Bulk ceramic nitrides (TiN, ZrN, HfN) were synthesized via direct high-temperature nitridation of metal preforms using localized resistive heating. The phase composition, density, microstructure, and high-temperature transport properties of the resulting ceramics were comprehensively investigated. The method yielded single-phase materials, with ZrN achieving near-theoretical density. The thermal conductivity was found to be highly microstructure-sensitive: fully dense ZrN exhibited the highest value of 18.5 W m<sup>–1</sup> K<sup>–1</sup>, while the presence of porosity and microcracks in TiN and HfN substantially reduced their heat transfer capability. The specific heat capacity increased with temperature for all nitrides, and thermo-EMF measurements confirmed n-type conduction. This study establishes direct nitridation as an efficient single-step route for producing dense refractory ceramics and elucidates the critical link between synthesis-induced microstructure and thermophysical performance. The measured thermoelectric properties and stability suggest the potential of these nitride ceramics for high-temperature sensing applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"61 7-15","pages":"649 - 656"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147968117","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":"Effect of Y Content on Morphology and Photocatalytic Properties of Hydrothermally Synthesized Anatase TiO2 Nanoparticles","authors":"I. V. Egelskii, M. A. Pugachevskii","doi":"10.1134/S0020168526700445","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0020168526700445","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Metal-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles are being used in many applications such as water treatment due to its high photocatalytic activity. Yttrium-doped titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) nanoparticles were synthesized by hydrothermal method at a temperature of 120°C. Various solvent treatment and thermal annealing methods were investigated to obtain nanoparticles of a specific size and minimal residual carbon content. The width of the band gap of nanoparticles was estimated using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy data. Photoluminescence properties of the materials were evaluated at an excitation wavelength of 473 nm. Doped TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles exhibit enhanced photocatalytic activity in the reaction of decomposition of methylene blue (MB), which is believed to be due to the presence of additional energy levels within the forbidden zone, as well as improved separation of electron-hole pairs with a decrease in recombination. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of the potential applications of Y-doped TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles in photocatalysis and underscore the importance of understanding the synthesis and characterization of such materials for future research and developments in improving water quality to make it appropriate for a specific end-use.</p>","PeriodicalId":585,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Materials","volume":"61 7-15","pages":"675 - 681"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147968125","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}