{"title":"Microstructure evolution and deformation behavior of laser-deposited TA15 alloy using in situ SEM study","authors":"Mahnoor Boukhari, Junxia Lu, Muhammad Rizwan, Xiaopeng Cheng, Mujahid Abbas, Qi Ren, Chan Guo","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10491-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10491-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study an intricate examination, comparing various samples, has been conducted to elucidate the impact of post-heat treatments on both microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties undergoing deformation. The initial microstructure of Laser direct melting deposition (LDMD) TA15 is strategically tailored into a dual-phase arrangement of lamellar α and β phases through diverse thermal processing methods conducted both above and below the β‐transus temperature. It is crucial to analyze how their deformation behavior varies post-annealing. HT1 exhibited diminished strength and restricted plasticity before fracturing, contrasting with HT2 and HT3. HT2 displayed inferior strength yet superior plasticity pre-fracture compared to HT3. Conversely, HT3 showcased elevated strength yet less plasticity. Thermal treatment at 950 °C offers the desired amalgamation of strength and ductility. The analysis of fracture morphology revealed a direct correlation between the duration of heat treatment and the augmentation in both the size and depth of dimples accompanied by the necessary levels of ultimate tensile strength.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 4","pages":"2011 - 2026"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142994643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microstructure regulation and mechanical properties of a newly developed ultra-high strength Ti-542 alloy","authors":"Hengpei Pan, Jinguang Li, Xiao Yang, Qianqian Chen, Keren Zhang, Mi Zhou, Shengqi Feng","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10534-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10534-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A novel ultra-high strength Ti-5Mo-5Cr-4Al-4V-2Nb (Ti-542) alloy after quasi-<i>β</i> forging was treated by solid solution-aging (STA) process. The microstructure characteristics under different STA regimes were studied. Through deformation twin inheritance and substructure recrystallization, grain refinement of <i>α</i><sub><i>p</i></sub> can be achieved. The secondary phase precipitation behaviors in grain and at grain boundary were also analyzed in detail. It is found that <i>α</i><sub>GW</sub> consistently aligns with the <span>(langle {11overline{2}0} rangle)</span> axis of <i>α</i><sub><i>G</i></sub>, and the growth of <i>α</i><sub>GW</sub> can be divided into three categories according to the orientation of adjacent <i>β</i> grains. Moreover, the excellent strength-plasticity matching of Ti-542 alloy, with the yield strength of 1345 MPa and the maximum strain exceeding 8% has been achieved. The fracture mechanisms with different microstructure characteristics were analyzed. The contributions of strengthening mechanisms, including fine grain strengthening, dislocation strengthening and precipitate strengthening, were systematically calculated based on strengthening models. The results will provide theoretical basis and process guidance for the microstructure design and mechanical property regulation of the new metastable <i>β</i> titanium alloy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 4","pages":"2047 - 2060"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142994650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexander Campos-Quiros, Metri Zughbi, Animesh Kundu, Masashi Watanabe
{"title":"Correlation between grain-boundary segregation behaviors of calcium and yttrium and enhanced fracture toughness in magnesium aluminate spinel","authors":"Alexander Campos-Quiros, Metri Zughbi, Animesh Kundu, Masashi Watanabe","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10569-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10569-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polycrystalline magnesium aluminate spinel, or simply spinel, with near theoretical density is a transparent ceramic material with multiple applications in extreme environmental conditions, which require an enhanced fracture toughness. For this reason, in this study, the effect of 500 ppm doping level of calcium (Ca) and yttrium (Y) on the segregation behavior and mechanical properties of spinel was quantitatively investigated. Calcium and yttrium doping reduced the grain-boundary plane anisotropy for grain boundaries with rotations about the [111] axis. More tilt boundaries and fewer twist boundaries were found in the doped samples compared to the undoped condition. Direct observations by high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) imaging revealed that yttrium atoms preferentially occupy aluminum sites at grain boundaries in spinel. Quantitative electron energy-loss spectrometry (EELS) analysis in the vicinity of grain boundaries indicated that calcium atoms preferentially occupy magnesium sites in the Ca-doped spinel samples and confirmed the substitution of aluminum by yttrium atoms in the Y-doped sample. Quantitative X-ray energy-dispersive spectrometry (XEDS) analysis employing the ζ-factor method indicated that the maximum segregation levels at grain boundaries were 0.8 ± 0.1 calcium atoms/nm<sup>2</sup> (0.23 ± 0.03 monolayers) and 2.4 ± 0.06 yttrium atoms/nm<sup>2</sup> (0.45 ± 0.11 monolayers). Enhanced indentation fracture toughness was found in samples with calcium and yttrium doping compared to undoped spinel. The enhanced fracture toughness in Ca- and Y-doped spinel samples, in comparison with undoped spinel, was primarily attributed to more pronounced crack deflections and a more tortuous crack path.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 4","pages":"1826 - 1852"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142994651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved energy storage performance through the composition of molecular solar thermal (MOST) molecule and phase change material (PCM) in electrospinning fiber","authors":"Chen Li, Huaiyi Zhang, Wenzhong Hu, Guang Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10563-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10563-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this paper, an electrospinning composite material for solar energy storage was prepared by combining 2-methyl-acrylic acid 6-[4-(4-methoxy-phenylazo)-phenoxy]-hexyl ester (MAHE) as molecular solar thermal (MOST) molecule and polyethylene glycol-2000 (PEG) as phase change material (PCM) using electrospinning technique for the first time. In the composite fibers, both kinds of energy storage molecules successfully carried out energy storage and release behavior, and the enthalpy value reached 11.623 J/g. MAHE molecule in the composite showed good fatigue resistance in the reversible charge and discharge process within 50 cycles. It is more noteworthy that the materials obtained by electrospinning have excellent leakage resistance. The experimental results show that electrospinning has a wide development potential in the preparation of solar energy storage materials.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 2","pages":"706 - 715"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142939386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dona Mary Sam, K. S. Darshini, T. Mary Vergheese, N. L. Mary
{"title":"Microwave-assisted synthesis of poly (aniline-co-indole)/N-doped carbon dots nanocomposite as electrode materials for supercapacitor applications","authors":"Dona Mary Sam, K. S. Darshini, T. Mary Vergheese, N. L. Mary","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10553-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10553-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We report here, the microwave-assisted synthesis of the copolymer viz poly(aniline-co-indole) (PAI) nanocomposite, and subsequent incorporation of nitrogen-doped carbon dots on the polymer. The resulting polymer nanocomposite exhibited a large specific capacitance of 670.23 F g<sup>−1</sup> at a current density of 0.50 A g<sup>−1</sup> in conjunction with excellent cycling stability of 94% capacitance retention after 1000 cycles at 0.5 A g <sup>−1</sup>. In vitro cytotoxicity evaluations for the copolymer and the nanocomposite demonstrated remarkable biocompatibility. The excellent electrochemical performance combined with good biocompatibility makes it a potential alternative to traditional supercapacitors.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div><div><p>Graphical abstract for the synthesis of polymer nanocomposite (PAI-1) for supercapacitor applications \u0000</p></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 2","pages":"759 - 780"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142939384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on luminescence characterization of physical vapor deposition-modified bis (8-hydroxyquinoline) copper","authors":"Xiaojie Liang, Yanwen Ding, Laixi Luo, Wenyu Hu, Fulian Li, Yumin Song, Kunyong Kang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10548-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10548-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Bis (8-hydroxyquinoline) copper (CuQ<sub>2</sub>) is an important organometallic complex based on a central metal cation coordinated to quinolate ligands. However, CuQ<sub>2</sub> exhibits limitations such as low fluorescence intensity, short fluorescence lifetime, and low efficiency of visible light absorption. In this study, density functional theory (DFT) calculations were performed to investigate the frontier molecular orbitals of CuQ<sub>2</sub>, revealing its potential for excellent luminescence properties. Subsequently, CuQ<sub>2</sub> was synthesized using physical vapor deposition (PVD), yielding micron-sized CuQ<sub>2</sub> particles. CuQ<sub>2</sub> micron particles were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis), photoluminescence and fluorescence lifetime. The results demonstrate that the deposition temperature significantly influences the morphology, thermal stability and fluorescence properties of CuQ<sub>2</sub>. At a deposition temperature of 200 °C, the CuQ<sub>2</sub>-C sample forms spherical micron particles with uniform morphology, enhanced thermal stability, optimal visible light absorption efficiency, and highest fluorescence intensity. The CuQ<sub>2</sub>-C sample exhibits a maximum emission wavelength of 660 nm, a maximum excitation wavelength of 333 nm, and a fluorescence lifetime of 10.646 μs.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 2","pages":"690 - 705"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142939385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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. Denishchenko, E. V. Busheva, G. G. Shabunina, P. N. Vasilev, S. V. Golodukhina, N. N. Efimov
{"title":"Magnetic and structural properties of Co-doped chalcogenide spinel Ga0.67Cr2S4","authors":"A. D. Denishchenko, E. V. Busheva, G. G. Shabunina, P. N. Vasilev, S. V. Golodukhina, N. N. Efimov","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10573-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10573-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Solid solutions of Ga<sub>(0.67–0.67x)</sub>Co<sub>x</sub>Cr<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> have been synthesized based on the cation-deficient spinel Ga<sub>0.67</sub>Cr<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> with <i>x</i> = 0–0.3. The structural properties of the synthesized compounds were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), which revealed that they are single-phase in spinel structure type. The surface morphology was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and it was determined that the average crystalline particle size is within the range of 0.6–1.0 µm. The EDX analysis confirmed that the composition was in compliance with the intended one and that the sample was homogeneous. A study of the structural properties revealed that the cationic vacancies and gallium ions in the spinel structure are ordered, resulting in the formation of a superstructure within the tetrahedral sublattice. Consequently, the solid solutions under investigation are classified within the <span>(text{F}overline{4}3text{m })</span> space group, rather than <span>(text{Fd}overline{3}text{m })</span>. This study demonstrates how the magnetic properties of the investigated solid solutions are influenced by the presence of ordered vacancies. A change from paramagnetic to antiferromagnetic with weak ferromagnetism was observed for all compositions. The magnetic transition temperatures (<i>T</i><sub><i>N</i></sub> = 19–34 K for <i>x</i> = 0–0.3, respectively) have been determined. It has been demonstrated that the substitution of gallium by cobalt leads to an increase in the magnetic transition temperature. Furthermore, an increase in coercivity (H<sub>C</sub>, from 1.41 to 2.62 kOe) and residual magnetization (M<sub>R</sub>, from 0.007 to 0.034 μ<sub>B</sub>) was observed in series with increasing cobalt concentration.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 2","pages":"811 - 822"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142939404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring alum as a potential supercapacitor material: insights into performance and stability","authors":"Peeyush Phogat, Soumya Rai, Shreya, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10559-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10559-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explores the electrochemical, thermal, and structural properties of alum as a potential material for energy storage devices, particularly capacitors and pseudocapacitors. Alum, a cost-effective and abundant material, was characterized using several advanced techniques, including thermogravimetric analysis, dynamic light scattering, and zeta-potential measurements, which provided valuable insights into its thermal stability, particle size distribution, and surface charge. Surface area analysis through the BET method revealed a specific surface area of 12.6 m<sup>2</sup>/g, highlighting the material’s porous nature. Electrochemical investigations through cyclic voltammetry demonstrated capacitive behavior with potential pseudocapacitive contributions, evidenced by observable redox peaks at scan rates ranging from 20 to 120 mV/s. The highest specific capacitance recorded was 9.48 F/g at a scan rate of 20 mV/s. Galvanostatic charge–discharge measurements confirmed charge–discharge characteristics aligned with capacitor behavior, showing a decrease in specific capacitance with increasing current density. This work underscores the potential of alum as a promising low-cost alternative for supercapacitor applications, particularly for low-power energy storage devices. With further optimization of its electrochemical performance and long-term cycling stability, alum could offer a sustainable solution for the development of efficient energy storage technologies. This study contributes to the growing international interest in sustainable materials for energy storage, addressing a significant gap in research and offering new avenues for future exploration in supercapacitor and pseudocapacitor technologies. The work aligns with global efforts to innovate cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solutions, highlighting alum’s role in advancing the field of energy storage by providing a novel, yet accessible material with high potential for widespread application.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 2","pages":"791 - 810"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142939403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuxuan Yang, Tengfei Yan, Chufeng Hou, You Zhang, Zhe Xue, Jin Zhang, Fei Chen
{"title":"Corrosion and bacterial resistance of MAO-PA composite coating on AZ91 magnesium alloy","authors":"Yuxuan Yang, Tengfei Yan, Chufeng Hou, You Zhang, Zhe Xue, Jin Zhang, Fei Chen","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10450-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10450-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The antibacterial properties and corrosion resistance of magnesium-based materials are critical to the safety and reliability of medical equipment. As a promising metallic biomaterial for such applications, magnesium-based materials must address significant concerns regarding the potential for corrosion of various components and bacterial contamination in operating rooms and other medical environments. Ensuring that medical equipment remains safe and dependable is paramount, as these issues can compromise the effectiveness and integrity of the devices. This study evaluated the synergistic effects of the micro-arc oxidation (MAO) process combined with phytic acid (PA) treatment on AZ91 alloys in basic media. The assessment focused on surface topography, electrochemical response, immersion experiments, and antibacterial properties, comparing the results with those of the bare substrate and MAO-based coatings. The results indicate that adding 4 g of nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> per liter to the MAO electrolyte generates MgO, MgSiO<sub>4</sub>, and TiO<sub>2</sub> on the surface. These compounds can act as a barrier, preventing rapid degradation and thereby slowing the corrosion rate. At 60 °C, a 60-min treatment with phytic acid (PA) yields the best corrosion resistance, which is an order of magnitude higher than that of MAO-based coatings. Furthermore, this treatment reduced the survival rate of Escherichia coli under various wavelengths of ultraviolet light.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 2","pages":"823 - 843"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142939405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}