JOMPub Date : 2024-12-31DOI: 10.1007/s11837-024-07068-2
Lulu Yan, Mengjun Li, Fei Liu, Jun Ma
{"title":"The Microfluidic Method Is a Potential Choice in the Preparation of NASICON-type LATP Solid Electrolyte","authors":"Lulu Yan, Mengjun Li, Fei Liu, Jun Ma","doi":"10.1007/s11837-024-07068-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11837-024-07068-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The NASICON-type LATP (Li-Al-Ti-P-O) solid electrolytes possess good ion conductivity and high thermal stability, making them one of the most promising solid electrolytes for developing organic–inorganic composite solid electrolytes, especially the LATP@PEO (polyethylene oxide) composite solid electrolytes. At present, traditional coprecipitation methods are commonly used to prepare LATP. However, the LATP solid electrolytes prepared by this method possess low purity and crystallinity, multiple impurities, and difficulty in controlling grain size and morphology. These seriously restrict the improvement of ion conductivity of LATP@PEO composite solid electrolytes. Based on this, in this work, LATP was prepared by a continuous microfluidic coprecipitation method. Compared with the traditional coprecipitation method, the crystallinity of LATP obtained by the continuous microfluidic coprecipitation method was higher and the particle size dispersion was more uniform. Furthermore, it has been found that LATP@PEO composite solid electrolytes with high ionic conductivity (1.23 × 10<sup>-5</sup> S cm<sup>-1</sup>) and low impedance (470 Ω) were obtained through a solution pouring method. The results show that the LATP obtained by continuous microfluidic coprecipitation is more conducive to improving the ionic conductivity and reducing the impedance of the LATP@PEO composite solid electrolytes than the LATP obtained by the traditional coprecipitation method. This finding suggests that the continuous microfluidic coprecipitation method would be the potential choice to prepare LATP solid electrolytes, and it possesses great prospects of industrial applications in the future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":605,"journal":{"name":"JOM","volume":"77 3","pages":"1376 - 1384"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481192","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}
JOMPub Date : 2024-12-31DOI: 10.1007/s11837-024-07060-w
Pengfei Lai, Qiaofa Lan, Long Huang, Shuaifeng Liu, Youming Yang, Huaping Nie, Xiaolin Zhang
{"title":"Studies on the Coordination Behavior and Stability of Fluorine–Cerium Complex Ions in Sulfuric Acid Solution System","authors":"Pengfei Lai, Qiaofa Lan, Long Huang, Shuaifeng Liu, Youming Yang, Huaping Nie, Xiaolin Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s11837-024-07060-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11837-024-07060-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Fluorine and cerium easily form fluorine–cerium complex ions in extraction fluids, which change the separation coefficient between neighboring rare-earth elements and are very disadvantageous to rare-earth extraction and separation. On the basis of the traditional extraction process, to further elucidate the effect of fluorine–cerium complex ions on extraction performance, we performed density functional theory calculations and used the continuous variation and mole ratio methods to analyze the relevant structures and complexation behaviors of fluorine–cerium complex ions. The results showed that the configuration energy of [CeF<sub>2</sub>]<sup>2+</sup> was the lowest and relatively stable. Complexation experiments involving the continuous variation and mole ratio methods verified that the F<sup>−</sup>-to-Ce<sup>4+</sup> complexation ratio was approximately 2. The complexation reaction was carried out in the presence of CeF<sub>2</sub><sup>2+</sup> with a complexation equilibrium constant <i>β</i> of 5.1658 × 10<sup>13</sup>. The complexation reaction of F<sup>−</sup> with Ce<sup>4+</sup> reached equilibrium in 2 h. The thermodynamic properties of this fluorine–cerium complexation reaction were investigated, and Δ<i>H</i> > 0, Δ<i>G</i> < 0, and Δ<i>S</i> > 0 indicated that the complexation process was a spontaneous heat-absorption process. The experimental results provide theoretical guidance for the efficient extraction and separation of rare-earth elements and the efficient utilization of resources.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":605,"journal":{"name":"JOM","volume":"77 5","pages":"3187 - 3196"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835596","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}
JOMPub Date : 2024-12-31DOI: 10.1007/s11837-024-07025-z
Tian Gao, Xingjian Deng, Qingguo Xue, Haibin Zuo, Jingsong Wang
{"title":"Application of Plasma in Metallurgical Field","authors":"Tian Gao, Xingjian Deng, Qingguo Xue, Haibin Zuo, Jingsong Wang","doi":"10.1007/s11837-024-07025-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11837-024-07025-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With the introduction of low-carbon initiatives, China's metallurgical industry is undergoing a transition toward greener, low-carbon practices. Plasma technology, characterized by its high thermal performance, concentrated energy, significant chemical activity, rapid cooling rates, and controllable reaction atmospheres, has found extensive applications in this field. This paper reviews the advancements in plasma technology as applied to powder metallurgy, auxiliary combustion, and iron and steel production. In powder metallurgy, notable methods include discharge plasma sintering and plasma assisted combustion. In ironmaking, technologies such as plasma ironmaking and plasma direct reduction of iron oxide are employed. In steelmaking, plasma is utilized for melting, refining, and tundish heating processes. Currently, the application of plasma in sintering and auxiliary combustion remains limited, and there is a notable lack of in-depth research on direct reduced iron. Additionally, plasma metallurgy faces challenges, including short equipment lifespan, difficulties in controlling process parameters, and high costs. This paper proposes measures and methods to address these challenges, aiming to provide technical support for the large-scale application of plasma technology in metallurgy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":605,"journal":{"name":"JOM","volume":"77 3","pages":"1475 - 1493"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481189","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":"Modified Mechanical Anisotropy and Formability of 7B52 Laminated Aluminum Alloy Through Changing Rolling Temperature","authors":"Guochuan Tang, Changping Tang, Wenhui Liu, Haichun Jiang, Yu Dong, Yangmo Geng, Yuqiang Chen","doi":"10.1007/s11837-024-07096-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11837-024-07096-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The effects of rolling temperature on the microstructure, mechanical anisotropy, and formability of 7B52 laminated aluminum alloy were studied using uniaxial tensile testing, Erichsen cupping test, scanning electron microscopy, and backscattered electron diffraction. The results indicate that 7B52 sheets are all well-bonded when rolled at 370°C, 420°C, and 470°C. The comprehensive mechanical properties of the sheet continuously improved as the rolling temperature decreased. When the rolling temperature decreased to 370°C, the as-quenched sample exhibited the lowest anisotropy and the optimum formability, with an in-plane anisotropy (IPA) value of 3.0 and an Erichsen index (IE) value of 6.9 mm. The excellent mechanical properties of the sheet are mainly due to the finer grains, lower grain aspect ratio, higher recrystallization volume fraction, and the balance of Goss and S texture components.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":605,"journal":{"name":"JOM","volume":"77 3","pages":"1267 - 1279"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481191","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}
JOMPub Date : 2024-12-30DOI: 10.1007/s11837-024-07109-w
{"title":"TMS Welcomes New Members in October 2024","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s11837-024-07109-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11837-024-07109-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":605,"journal":{"name":"JOM","volume":"77 2","pages":"457 - 459"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995837","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}
JOMPub Date : 2024-12-30DOI: 10.1007/s11837-024-07111-2
Jillian Schultz, Kelly Zappas
{"title":"Opportunities for Honors and Recognition: When and How to Submit Nominations for TMS Awards","authors":"Jillian Schultz, Kelly Zappas","doi":"10.1007/s11837-024-07111-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11837-024-07111-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":605,"journal":{"name":"JOM","volume":"77 2","pages":"464 - 466"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995836","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}
JOMPub Date : 2024-12-20DOI: 10.1007/s11837-024-07062-8
Rik-Wouter Bosch, Philippe Gouat, Miquel Torres Oliver, Brian Boer, Marc Verwerft, Joris Van den Bosch, Syriac Béjaoui, Anaelle Vernier, Antoine Ambard
{"title":"Development of Instrumented Fuel Pin Testing in the BR2 Reactor for the P2M Project","authors":"Rik-Wouter Bosch, Philippe Gouat, Miquel Torres Oliver, Brian Boer, Marc Verwerft, Joris Van den Bosch, Syriac Béjaoui, Anaelle Vernier, Antoine Ambard","doi":"10.1007/s11837-024-07062-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11837-024-07062-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Since the start of the Belgian Reactor 2 (BR2) reactor in the 1960 s, fuel performance experiments have been carried out under standard and off-normal conditions with dedicated irradiation rigs. One of these test rigs is the PWC (pressurized water capsule), which can be used for fuel transient testing. This PWC irradiation rig was recently modified and adapted to allow for instrumented fuel pin testing. One of the key components that was successfully developed and tested is the so-called instrumentation plug, that allows the leak-tight feedthrough of three signal cables. Furthermore, a series of tests and exercises was carried out with a dummy fuel pin, showing that an instrumented fuel pin could be mounted in the newly developed PWC rig in a hot cell environment using tele-manipulators. One of the first applications is the testing of instrumented fuel pins up to incipient melting in the framework of the P2M-project (power-to-melt and maneuverability), which is a joint undertaking of SCK CEN with CEA and EDF. In this project, EDF provided a pre-irradiated fuel pin, CEA equipped the fuel pin with a centerline thermocouple and a pressure sensor, and SCK CEN is carrying out the irradiation test in the PWC rig of BR2.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":605,"journal":{"name":"JOM","volume":"77 3","pages":"1305 - 1314"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481267","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}