Shuhan Meng, Kexin Liu, Yuxin Zhang, Zheyuan Tang, Jiaxi Liu, Peng Zhou, Tao Zhang, Yi Zhang, Łukasz Maj, Fuhui Wang
{"title":"A new look into the electrochemical impedance spectra of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings on Mg-Zn-Ca alloy in simulated body fluid electrolyte","authors":"Shuhan Meng, Kexin Liu, Yuxin Zhang, Zheyuan Tang, Jiaxi Liu, Peng Zhou, Tao Zhang, Yi Zhang, Łukasz Maj, Fuhui Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11339-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11339-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is a very useful electrochemical measurement to estimate the corrosion degradation behavior of Mg alloys in simulated body fluid (SBF). However, conventional interpretation of EIS results relies on the selection of equivalent circuit without associating clear physical meaning of each component to the electrochemical system. In this work, a Mg-Zn-Ca bio-magnesium alloy, with its surface being covered by a plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coating and being further sealing post-treated by a phosphate chemical conversion coating (PCC), was immersed in the SBF. Surface morphology and composition were monitored and compared. Results showed that the EIS being directly fitted using ECs could offer valuable information for qualitative information. However, the high-frequency pseudo-capacitive loop due to the oxide impedance, rather than the double layer, can be interpreted using a Young model. The mid-frequency and low-frequency response of the spectra involves the diffusion and faradaic reactions, but the localized corrosion yields the spectra susceptible to the impact of nonsteady-state fluctuations caused by localized corrosion.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 37","pages":"17232 - 17253"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145128700","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":"Micro–nano hierarchical structured SiO2-based hydrophobic films with long-term self-cleaning and anti-graffiti properties on high-speed EMUs","authors":"Xiaofei Xing, Xin Wang, Yingbin Zhuang, Jingcun Zhao, Yu Ding, Chenchen Mao, Kuo He, Mingxuan Hui, Zhipeng Zhang, Lifu Xu, Baoji Wei, Chao Guo, Yu Qi","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11456-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11456-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>During the operation of high-speed EMUs, a large number of pollutants accumulate on the paint surface due to collisions with birds and insects, resulting in a decrease in the cleanliness of the vehicle body. Although cleaning can improve the condition, it also causes scratches and damage to the surface of the vehicle paint, ultimately seriously affecting the aesthetics of high-speed EMUs. Spraying self-cleaning hydrophobic materials can greatly reduce the cost and time of cleaning the vehicle body. This work synthesized a self-cleaning hydrophobic material using micro–nano hierarchical structured SiO<sub>2</sub> as an additive, and sprayed it onto the surface of the opening and closing cover of high-speed EMUs. The self-cleaning hydrophobic film formed exhibited excellent long-term weather resistance performance. The results show that after 12 months of operation (with a mileage of 56.9 km), the internal structure of the hydrophobic film of the high-speed EMUs is basically stable. After 24 months of operation (with a mileage of 1.137 million km), the water contact angle of the self-cleaning hydrophobic film can still reach 94.4°, the glossiness remains at 93.9 GU, and it has excellent anti-graffiti performance and droplet sliding performance.</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 37","pages":"16848 - 16857"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145128757","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}
Manuel Coca-Gonzalez, Paulina Diaz-Montiel, Julio Varela, Sergio G. Torres-Cedillo, Jacinto Cortes-Perez, Moises Jimenez-Martinez
{"title":"Young’s modulus correction and failure mode transition in Onyx-Kevlar composites across fiber volume fractions and real effective area","authors":"Manuel Coca-Gonzalez, Paulina Diaz-Montiel, Julio Varela, Sergio G. Torres-Cedillo, Jacinto Cortes-Perez, Moises Jimenez-Martinez","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11485-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11485-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The tensile response of 3D-printed Onyx–Kevlar composites was systematically characterized to quantify the effect of Kevlar volume fraction (5–35%) and fiber orientation on mechanical performance. Specimens were fabricated via fused filament additive manufacturing with continuous Kevlar layers in [±45<span>(^circ)</span>] layups and Onyx layers in [0<span>(^circ)</span>, 90<span>(^circ)</span>] and [±45<span>(^circ)</span>] configurations, while ultimate load capacity increased monotonically with fiber content and was consistently higher in the [0<span>(^circ)</span>, 90<span>(^circ)</span>] configuration due to direct load transfer measured Young’s modulus diverged significantly from values predicted by the theoretical rule of mixtures using manufacturer data (errors ranging from 100 to 300%). To address this, it is introduce a modified rule of mixtures that incorporates the actual effective fiber cross section (accounting for voids and non-uniform fiber placement) and recalculates constituent properties as a function of off-axis orientation. Application of this correction reduces the discrepancy to less than 25% between predicted and experimental Young’s modulus. These findings demonstrate that accurate modeling of additively manufactured composites requires explicit inclusion of void fraction and fiber orientation effects, providing a robust framework for the predictive design of Onyx–Kevlar structures.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 38","pages":"17627 - 17648"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10853-025-11485-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Machine learning-optimized hybrid graphene/polymer electrodes for high-performance and scalable supercapacitors","authors":"Maziyar Sabet","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11468-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11468-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The demand for carbon-based materials with superior electrochemical properties continues to grow, particularly for scalable supercapacitor applications. In this study, we present a hybrid synthesis route for graphene electrodes that combines chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and microwave-assisted reduction, guided by machine learning (ML) optimization. A predictive neural network trained on over 100 synthesis experiments enabled precise tuning of key parameters, resulting in high conductivity (~ 9.6 × 105 S m<sup>−1</sup>). Raman analysis across ≥ 5 spots per sample showed hybrid graphene at ID/IG = 0.29 [mean ± SD to be reported], while the CVD control exhibited ID/IG ≈ 0.10 [mean ± SD]. These properties underpinned the electrodes’ high specific capacitance (up to 500 F g<sup>−1</sup>), energy density (120 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup>), and 95% retention over 10,000 cycles. The synthesized graphene was further hybridized with MnO<sub>2</sub>, RuO<sub>2</sub>, and conductive polymers (polyaniline, polypyrrole), leading to enhanced specific capacitance, energy density, and power density (70 kW kg<sup>−1</sup>), while maintaining long-term stability. Structural, thermal, and electrochemical evaluations confirmed the durability and high performance of the optimized electrodes. This work demonstrates a scalable and cost-effective graphene synthesis strategy for advanced energy storage, enabled by machine learning. The integration of data-driven optimization with roll-to-roll-compatible processing provides a promising pathway toward industrial deployment of graphene-based supercapacitors in transportation, grid systems, and flexible electronics.</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 38","pages":"17738 - 17756"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143815","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":"Advances in the use of inorganic nanomaterials for sustainable remediation of contaminated water","authors":"Kane J. Norton, M. Grant Norton","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11460-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11460-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This review provides a current and comprehensive discussion of the use of inorganic nanomaterials for the remediation of a range of water-borne contaminants including textile dyes, oil, heavy metals, and microplastics among others. In particular, this work aims to provide a greater deal of focus on the areas of remediation themselves, providing a strong groundwork of recent literature for each of the contaminant categories and how a range of inorganic nanomaterials are used to treat them. This work also aims to discuss the sustainability of these materials themselves including synthesis methods, sustainability of the materials used and their life cycle including synthesis and risk of leaching. In addition, this review discusses issues of scalability and viability of these materials in industry and for larger scale remediation efforts.</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 37","pages":"16716 - 16751"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10853-025-11460-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145128560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Adnan Samhi, Shafaat Hussain Mirza, Muhammad Waqas Yousuf, Salah Knani, Amna Parveen
{"title":"Systematic computational investigation of pressure-driven innovations in the physical characteristics of LaGaO3 perovskite oxide for next-generation solar cells: a DFT and SCAPS-1D study","authors":"Muhammad Adnan Samhi, Shafaat Hussain Mirza, Muhammad Waqas Yousuf, Salah Knani, Amna Parveen","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11448-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11448-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The hunt for innovative materials to transform photovoltaic technology becomes critical as the world needs more sustainable energy solutions. In the search for better materials for photovoltaic progress, we have explored the LaGaO<sub>3</sub> perovskite oxide under changing pressure using the GGA-PBE and GGA + U exchange–correlation methods. Under 0–100 GPa pressure, this work fully explores the structural, X-ray diffraction, molecular dynamic simulation, electronic, optical, elastic, mechanical, phonon, and thermodynamic characteristics of LaGaO<sub>3</sub>. X-ray diffraction guarantees its phase stability; structural studies expose structural stability. Under 0–100 GPa pressure, the electronic characteristics show that the bandgap of LaGaO<sub>3</sub> lowers from 3.266 to 2.603 eV for GGA-PBE and from 3.169 to 2.688 for GGA + U. Optical characteristics show LaGaO<sub>3</sub>’s fit for devices designed for light harvesting. LaGaO<sub>3</sub> is mechanically stable and behaves like a ductile material at high applied pressure. Furthermore, thermodynamic characteristics, molecular dynamic simulations, and phonons are included to understand the dynamic stability of the material. Using the One-Dimensional Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator program, we have also proposed a CsGeI<sub>3</sub>-based solar cell in order to examine the photovoltaic performance. Our research suggests that LaGaO<sub>3</sub> could be used as an ETL to improve the functionality of photovoltaic due to its wide range bandgap which may enhance the transmittance of incoming sunlight. With stability and efficiency under several working situations, the results imply LaGaO<sub>3</sub> is a potential contender for next-generation solar cells.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 38","pages":"17679 - 17708"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143553","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}
Jianan Song, Feifei Zhang, Chuanjin Shi, Jie Liu, Xinyue Nian, Kangjia Song, Xinglei Yan
{"title":"Review: research progress and application of keratin-based electrospinning materials","authors":"Jianan Song, Feifei Zhang, Chuanjin Shi, Jie Liu, Xinyue Nian, Kangjia Song, Xinglei Yan","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11463-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11463-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Keratin has a wide range and abundant resources, and its excellent biological properties make it suitable for processing applications. Nanofiber materials are widely used in many fields due to their excellent specific surface area and porosity, as well as their small and uniform fibers. Electrospinning technology has the advantages of easy operation, controllable conditions, and low cost, which gives various characteristics of keratin-based nanofiber membranes. This review elaborates on electrospinning technology, raw material selection, influencing factors (concentration, voltage, receiving distance, etc.), types of keratin-based electrospun nanofiber materials, and application fields of keratin-based electrospun nanofiber membranes (medical dressings, drug release, tissue engineering, flexible sensing). The paper also discusses the shortcomings of keratin-based nanofiber materials and their future development directions, with the aim of improving the microstructure and functional properties of keratin-based nanofiber materials by continuously optimizing reaction conditions and exploring the types of raw materials used in electrospinning, thereby identifying suitable application directions for these 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 38","pages":"17347 - 17370"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143814","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}
Ming-Xia Wang, Xingming Zhao, Dong-Mei Ma, Yi Jia, Hong-Sheng Chu, Xiao-Ming Lu, Jun Xiang, Rongda Zhao, Fu-Fa Wu
{"title":"Bifunctional NiO@CoZnLDH composites with flower-like nanoarchitecture: synergistic enhancement of energy storage and water electrolysis performance","authors":"Ming-Xia Wang, Xingming Zhao, Dong-Mei Ma, Yi Jia, Hong-Sheng Chu, Xiao-Ming Lu, Jun Xiang, Rongda Zhao, Fu-Fa Wu","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11455-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11455-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of high-performance energy materials is essential for addressing global energy challenges. In this study, a NiO@CoZnLDH composite electrode was synthesized via a two-step hydrothermal process, and its electrochemical performance was evaluated for applications in both supercapacitors and water electrolysis. The asymmetric supercapacitor (NiO@CoZnLDH//AC) achieved an energy density of 9.44 Wh/kg at a power density of 1132 W/kg, maintaining 73.6% of its capacitance after 8000 charge–discharge cycles. For electrocatalysis, the composite exhibits low overpotential for hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction (188.8 and 322.2 mV at 10 mA/ cm<sup>2</sup>) and enables stable overall water splitting at 1.84 V for 12 h in 1 M KOH. These results confirm that NiO@CoZnLDH is a promising bifunctional material for energy storage and conversion applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 38","pages":"17723 - 17737"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143755","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}
Juan D. Arias, Santiago Cartagena, Jorge A. Calderón
{"title":"High-performance metal/particle catalytic coatings for hydrogen generation from alkaline water splitting","authors":"Juan D. Arias, Santiago Cartagena, Jorge A. Calderón","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11436-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11436-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Water electrolysis is a promising option for addressing global energy needs, as it allows hydrogen production as a clean and renewable fuel. However, this process requires the development of efficient and cost-effective catalysts to optimize hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. This work proposes the development of different coatings by the electrodeposition technique on AISI 304 stainless steel electrodes for efficient water electrolysis. The addition of catalytic particulate material to electrodeposited nickel coatings enables the reduction of overpotentials for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), showing good catalytic activity in alkaline water splitting compared to the Ni–P matrix. For the NiFeOOH and NiFe-LDH coatings, low overpotentials of 278 and 249 mV at 10 mAcm<sup>−2</sup>, respectively, were obtained for OER. Meanwhile, for the CuB and FeB coatings, low overpotential values of 75 and 98 mV were obtained at − 10 mAcm<sup>−2</sup> for HER. The addition of catalytic particles promotes an increase in the electroactive area of the coatings, as well as the formation of metal oxides, hydroxides, and oxyhydroxides, which significantly enhances their catalytic activity. Finally, the evaluated electrodes (CuB, FeB, NiFe-LDH, and NiFeOOH) exhibit good stability for 80 h at a high current density of ± 400 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>.</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 36","pages":"16069 - 16091"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090670","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}