{"title":"Effect on microstructure and properties of carbon-free high-speed steel via hot isostatic pressing and subsequent heat treatment","authors":"Lei Gao, Xueyuan Ge, Chunguo Xu, Shiteng Lu","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11507-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11507-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Fe-Co-Mo carbon-free high-speed steel bulk materials were fabricated using hot isostatic pressing (HIP) in this study. The effect of heat treatment processes on its microstructure and properties was investigated. The microstructure of matrix and the precipitation behavior of intermetallic compounds in different conditions were characterized using techniques such as SEM, EBSD, and TEM, and mechanical properties were conducted on its hardness and three-point bending strength. The results indicate that the HIP temperature and annealing temperature significantly influence the microstructure and properties. Fe-Co-Mo carbon-free high-speed steel prepared at a HIP temperature of 1200 °C and an annealing temperature of 900 °C exhibited finer precipitated phases with a more uniform and dispersed distribution. After subsequent quenching-tempering heat treatment, the material achieved a microhardness of 878.3 HV and a three-point bending strength of 2988 MPa. This research provides valuable theoretical guidance for the development of novel Fe-Co-Mo carbon-free high-speed steel materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 38","pages":"18071 - 18087"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143480","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}
Minjie Gao, Zongmei Yang, Senchuan Song, Xigui Liu, Fei Wang
{"title":"Hydrogenation of 3-methylcyclopentadecenone to synthesize muscone with Pd/N-doped graphene catalysts","authors":"Minjie Gao, Zongmei Yang, Senchuan Song, Xigui Liu, Fei Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11475-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11475-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A series of Pd/N-doped graphene catalysts were designed for the efficient and highly selective synthesis of muscone through the hydrogenation of 3-methylcyclopentadecenone (XT). The catalysts were characterized using FT-IR, BET, XPS, XRD, Raman and SEM–EDS. All results indicated the uniform dispersion of Pd on NG. By optimizing reaction conditions, the hydrogenation of XT achieved a high yield and selectivity of muscone, producing a 99% yield at 2 MPa H<sub>2</sub> and 90 °C in 10 h using a 10 wt% Pd/N-doped graphene catalyst functionalized with melamine (Pd/NmG), which significantly outperformed conventional Pd/C catalysts.</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 36","pages":"16092 - 16103"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090571","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}
Shiqi Chen, Weihao Wu, Guiyun Sun, Xiaoling Deng, Rongli Gao, Gang Meng, Wei Cai, Chunlin Fu
{"title":"Improvement of magnetoelectric properties of 1-3-type PVDF-based flexible composite films based on size effect","authors":"Shiqi Chen, Weihao Wu, Guiyun Sun, Xiaoling Deng, Rongli Gao, Gang Meng, Wei Cai, Chunlin Fu","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11452-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11452-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Flexible CoFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/polyvinylidene fluoride (CFO/PVDF) composite films were fabricated via a casting technique using CFO particles synthesized hydrothermally with varying holding times. The effects of CFO particle size on phase composition, microstructure, mechanical behavior, and magnetoelectric properties of the films were systematically investigated. The CFO particles were uniformly dispersed within the PVDF matrix. As particle size increased, the composite surface became smoother and more continuous. With a 2 h holding time, corresponding to a CFO size of 7.48 × 0.59 μm, the film exhibited the highest magnetodielectric coefficient (5.22%) and a magnetoelectric coupling coefficient of − 8.98 V/(cm Oe). In contrast, CFO/PVDF-1 h films, containing CFO particles sized 5.37 × 0.50 μm, achieved maximum tensile strength (497.39 N/mm<sup>2</sup>) and elongation at break (23.40%), indicating superior mechanical performance. These findings highlight the critical role of CFO particle size in tuning the functional properties of the composite films. The CFO/PVDF composites demonstrate both enhanced magnetoelectric coupling and mechanical robustness, suggesting their potential for application in flexible electronics and multifunctional sensing devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 37","pages":"16877 - 16898"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145128758","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}
Zhuohao Qiao, Bo Li, Xiaokai Wu, Dingbo Shu, Min He, Juan Li
{"title":"Multifunctional synergistic optimization of poly(lactic acid) films using epoxy-functionalized additive A-QR and their application exploration","authors":"Zhuohao Qiao, Bo Li, Xiaokai Wu, Dingbo Shu, Min He, Juan Li","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11045-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11045-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development and application of biodegradable materials are an effective strategy for reducing environmental pollution and promoting sustainable development. However, there are limitations in the processing, mechanical, and barrier properties of these materials, which urgently need to be improved. The addition of additives is one of the most convenient and effective methods for obtaining high-performance polymer materials. However, there are few varieties of special modifiers for biodegradable materials, which are poorly targeted and have a single function, resulting in a small performance enhancement of biodegradable materials and high processing-and-moulding difficulties. In this study, in response to the characteristics of biodegradable materials (which generally have a low polymerization degree and require chain expansion during processing), epoxy functional additives (A-QR) with active components were successfully prepared using the ring-opening reaction between the hydroxyl and epoxy groups on quercetin. The results showed that the incorporation of A-QR improved the processing, thermal stability, crystalline, mechanical, and barrier properties of the films. In particular, when 0.6% A-QR was added to the PLA films, the tensile strength increased by 38.2%, and the water vapour transmission rate decreased by 18.9%. In addition, UV spectral analysis confirmed that A-QR conferred excellent UV shielding and antioxidant properties to the PLA films, with the UV shielding efficiency of the PLA/A-QR composite film reaching 79.24%, and the free radical scavenging rate increasing to 83%. Reactive extrusion technology enables effective immobilization of A-QR in PLA and limits its migration during use. The PLA/A-QR composite film demonstrated excellent freshness retention in food packaging applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 36","pages":"16530 - 16548"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090572","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}
Ting Wang, Zhenxin Han, Ruotong Ma, Jie Tong, Siyu Cheng, Yu Wang, Chongyang Wang, Chuang Li, Dandan Li, Guangjun Nie
{"title":"Salting-enhanced polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel: synergistic effects of sodium acetate and ammonium citrate on structural and mechanical properties","authors":"Ting Wang, Zhenxin Han, Ruotong Ma, Jie Tong, Siyu Cheng, Yu Wang, Chongyang Wang, Chuang Li, Dandan Li, Guangjun Nie","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11488-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11488-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Non-covalently cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels potentially function as promising biomaterial candidates for diverse biomedical applications. However, conventional PVA hydrogels have inherent limitations in mechanical strength that constrain their practical applications. This study develops a high-performance polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel through dual-salt-regulation strategies involving sodium acetate (NaAc) and ammonium citrate (CAS). The in situ addition of NaAc (0.7 mol/L) induces PVA protonation, enhancing intramolecular/intermolecular hydrogen bonds (H-bonds), which elevates toughness to 1.3 MJ/m<sup>3</sup> (10 × improvement). Subsequent CAS salting-out (3 mol/L) further strengthens H-bond network and reduces crystalline domains, achieving exceptional mechanical properties: tensile stress (4.26 MPa), strain (760%), toughness (20.98 MJ/m<sup>3</sup>), and fracture energy (765.72 kJ/m<sup>2</sup>). Structural analyses confirm that NaAc disrupts PVA–water interactions, while CAS promotes dense chain packing via salting-out, collectively reducing water content from 88 to 26% and creating a hierarchical porous structure. Cyclic compression tests demonstrate outstanding fatigue resistance. The synergistic Hofmeister effect and dynamic ionic cross-linking enable energy dissipation, making this hydrogel promising for soft robotics and biomedical applications requiring robust, deformable materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 36","pages":"16559 - 16575"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090573","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}
Lin Chen, Wei Chen, Yujie Xiao, Mingya Zhang, Jinghui Li
{"title":"Effect of ECAP on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys and coarsening behavior of SIMA","authors":"Lin Chen, Wei Chen, Yujie Xiao, Mingya Zhang, Jinghui Li","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11498-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11498-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, a combination of characterization techniques including optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, X-ray diffraction, and room-temperature tensile testing was employed to investigate the effects of equal channel angular pressing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of an Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy, as well as the coarsening behavior during strain-induced melt activation semi-solid treatment. The results reveal that with increasing ECAP passes, the grain structure undergoes significant refinement accompanied by enhanced recrystallization. The dominant texture components gradually evolve into A and B shear deformation textures, as well as Q and R recrystallization textures. The second-phase particles are fragmented and more uniformly dispersed, with a notable transformation of the primary strengthening phase from the S phase to the θ phase. A reduction in dislocation density is observed after four ECAP passes, which coincides with a corresponding decrease in tensile strength. During semi-solid processing, the microstructure coarsens with increasing temperature and holding time, and a pinning effect caused by insoluble dispersed phases at grain boundaries is evident.</p>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 38","pages":"18051 - 18070"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143135","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}
Lun Qi, Dan Tu, Yu Shi, Jingjing Liu, Xinyuan Zhao, Jianhua Xu, Yajie Yang, Wenyao Yang
{"title":"Construction of 3D star-shaped Co–NCs for high-performance supercapacitors","authors":"Lun Qi, Dan Tu, Yu Shi, Jingjing Liu, Xinyuan Zhao, Jianhua Xu, Yajie Yang, Wenyao Yang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11445-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11445-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) have greatly attracted attention in supercapacitors research due to their porosity and structural controllability. In this paper, a series of Co–nitrogen carbon (Co–NCs) were obtained via a facile one-step calcination process using 3D star-shaped Co–ZIF as a precursor. The energy storage mechanism is analyzed and it is concluded that Co–NCs show excellent capacitance and cycling stability, attributed to its star-shaped porous morphology and high pseudocapacitance contribution. The optimized Co–NCs/550 exhibits a specific capacity of 825 F g<sup>−1</sup> at a current density of 0.1 A g<sup>−1</sup>, and a highly stable cycling performance over 5000 cycles at a current density of 2 A g<sup>−1</sup>. This work provides a practical strategy for designing stable electrode for high-performance supercapacitors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 37","pages":"17192 - 17204"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145128706","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}
Juhi Verma, Yogesh Prabhu, Daffiny Sara Joshua, S. Vincent, Simran Nath, R. Lakshmi Narayan, Jatin Bhatt
{"title":"Nanoindentation and corrosion performance of Zr47Cu40Al8Ag4Dy1 bulk metallic glass for biomedical load-bearing applications","authors":"Juhi Verma, Yogesh Prabhu, Daffiny Sara Joshua, S. Vincent, Simran Nath, R. Lakshmi Narayan, Jatin Bhatt","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11466-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11466-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present study investigates the Zr<sub>47</sub>Cu<sub>40</sub>Al<sub>8</sub>Ag<sub>4</sub>Dy<sub>1</sub> bulk metallic glass (BMG) as a potential biomedical implant material, analysing its structural, mechanical, and corrosion properties. The synthesized rod by copper mold suction casting exhibited a fully amorphous structure, confirmed by X-ray diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Nanoindentation tests showed high hardness (~ 12.78 GPa) and low elastic modulus (~ 88 GPa), suggesting mechanical properties comparable to human bone, which could reduce the stress shielding effect. Nanoindentation analysis also revealed significant elastic recovery (69%) and resistance to plastic deformation from shear banding, essential for maintaining structural integrity under physiological environments. Creep and viscoelastic behaviour analysis confirmed time-dependent deformation, indicating suitability for long-term use for biomedical applications. Corrosion resistance is evaluated using electrochemical polarization tests in different simulated body fluids (SBFs), including phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), artificial saliva solution (ASS), and Hank’s balanced saline solution (HBSS). PBS provided the highest corrosion resistance, while HBSS has the least corrosion resistance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 38","pages":"18007 - 18016"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143134","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}
Wang Zhan, Lingling Tang, Qinghong Kong, Lixia Li, Le Chen, Mingyi Chen, Chao Chen, Minxue Zheng, Juncheng Jiang
{"title":"Review: Sustainable engineering of bio-aerogels in thermal insulation applications","authors":"Wang Zhan, Lingling Tang, Qinghong Kong, Lixia Li, Le Chen, Mingyi Chen, Chao Chen, Minxue Zheng, Juncheng Jiang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11450-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11450-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Bio-based aerogels are environmentally friendly and renewable materials that exhibit excellent compatibility. However, their development is constrained by poor flame retardancy and limited mechanical properties. This paper presents an overview of the characteristics, classification, preparation techniques, and engineering applications of bio-based aerogels. Based on the thermal insulation mechanism, this paper summarizes the research progress of five common bio-based aerogels and proposes the future development direction.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 37","pages":"16684 - 16715"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145128755","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":"High-energy-density electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) using tunable mesoporous carbon gel and ionic liquid electrolyte","authors":"Zairan Cheng, Yuto Ohnishi, Tsubasa Okamura, Kiyoharu Nakagawa","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11471-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11471-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With the growing demand for efficient and reliable energy storage systems, electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) have attracted much attention due to their fast charging and discharging rates and long cycle life. However, enhancing its energy density remains a key challenge. In this study, a series of mesoporous carbon gels (CGs) with tunable pore size were synthesized and evaluated for their application as EDLC electrode materials. The advantages of the mesoporous structure in promoting ion diffusion and enhancing rate performance were verified by comparing with conventional microporous activated carbon (AC). While micropores (< 2 nm) are known to deliver high capacitance in aqueous and organic electrolytes, their accessibility in viscous ionic liquids is limited, thereby reducing power performance. Experimental results show that materials such as carbon gel synthesized at pH 5.9 and activated with CO<sub>2</sub> (denoted as CG59-CO<sub>2</sub>) achieve energy densities as high as 180 Wh/kg at a voltage window of 4 V, which is comparable to the energy density of lithium-ion batteries that are widely used today. The devices maintained high power performances in the range of 10000–20000 W/kg, far superior to those of conventional AC materials. This study shows the potential for synergistic interaction between mesoporous carbon gels and ionic liquid electrolytes and provides new material design strategies for the development of next-generation electrochemical energy storage devices with both high energy density and high power density.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 38","pages":"17757 - 17768"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143016","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}