Bo Song, Xiaoqiang Li, Xuegeng Wang, Xinxin Li, Yulai Song, Shuai Guo, Junjie Ni
{"title":"Tailoring magnetic properties and corrosion resistance of hot-deformed NdFeB magnets via nano-NbC doping","authors":"Bo Song, Xiaoqiang Li, Xuegeng Wang, Xinxin Li, Yulai Song, Shuai Guo, Junjie Ni","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10619-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10619-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Doping nano-NbC is discovered to effectively improve magnetic parameters closely depending on its size. The best magnetic energy product and comprehensive magnetic properties are obtained in the 20 nm-NbC-doped magnet due to the larger amount of Nd-rich phases and their more even distribution than the others. The remanence and magnetic energy product are increased by 7.0% and 13.8%, respectively, after intergranular addition of 20 nm-NbC. With the NbC size further increases to 60 nm, the magnetic properties are deteriorated. The corrosion resistance of magnets also gradually decreases with dopant size increasing, and the 20 nm-NbC-doped one shows best corrosion resistance. Although the corrosion current density is apparently reduced in NbC-doped magnets, their corrosion resistance will be impaired when doped by larger NbC, i.e., 40 nm and 60 nm. This may be attributed to the formation of micropores acting as additional active reaction channels during corrosion.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 6","pages":"2921 - 2932"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143361863","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}
Fasiha Kashif, Muhammad Yasin Naz, Zunaira Kashif, Yasin Khan, Kashif Kamran, Muhammad Shoaib
{"title":"Testing of NiO–Al2O3–CoO–MnO2 composite catalysts for indoor water splitting through electrocatalysis","authors":"Fasiha Kashif, Muhammad Yasin Naz, Zunaira Kashif, Yasin Khan, Kashif Kamran, Muhammad Shoaib","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10604-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10604-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Generating hydrogen through electrolysis in water offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy alternative. It is desperately needed to develop efficient metal oxide-based composite electrode materials for efficient water splitting, high electrode stability, and improved hydrogen evolution activity. In this work, we produced NiO/CoO/Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/MnO<sub>2</sub> composite electrode material through a multicomponent hydrothermal synthesis. Different compositions of the electrode material, namely, Electrode 1, Electrode 2, and Electrode 3, were used in electrocatalysis for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). It was revealed that only 0.21 V potential is required to achieve a current density of 10 mAcm<sup>−2</sup> with the tested Electrode 1 material. Relatively lower Tafel slope values of 53 mV dec<sup>−1</sup>, 163 mV dec<sup>−1</sup>, and 175 mV dec<sup>−1</sup> were calculated for Electrode 1, Electrode 2, and Electrode 3, respectively, indicating fast HER. The larger surface area, smaller particle size, high electrochemical stability, and robust metallic bonding facilitated the electrode–electrolyte interaction and, consequently, the HER. Electrode 1 driven reaction produced 603 ml, Electrode 2 produced 282 ml, and Electrode 3 produced 259 ml of hydrogen. This research approach presents a practical and cost-effective solution for hydrogen production at a larger scale.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 5","pages":"2268 - 2284"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143108718","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":"Effect of laser shock peening on the tribo-corrosion behavior of 20CrMnTi alloy steel","authors":"Meigui Yin, Zhong Pan, Yue Yang, Xingxin Yang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10594-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10594-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Given its good processing nature and antifatigue performance, 20CrMnTi alloy steel has been widely applied in the gear manufacturing field of engineering machinery. Actual service situations show that the inevitable friction, wear, and corrosion behavior have seriously affected its service performance. Laser shock peening technology could quickly and efficiently improve the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance performance of the surfaces of many metallic materials. This study systematically investigated the effect of different laser energies on the corrosion resistance of 20CrMnTi steel after fretting wear. Results showed that the laser shock-peened 20CrMnTi alloy exhibited better tribology and electrochemical corrosion resistance than the substrate, attributing to its surface microstructure and mechanical properties had been improved.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 6","pages":"3063 - 3079"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143361862","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}
Chumeng Xiang, Peixuan Li, Dia Jia, Chengxiong Zou, William Yi Wang, Jinshan Li
{"title":"Unveiling the mechanisms of solid-solution strengthening in Ti alloys with dual-phase structures: an in-depth first-principles investigation","authors":"Chumeng Xiang, Peixuan Li, Dia Jia, Chengxiong Zou, William Yi Wang, Jinshan Li","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10602-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10602-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Titanium alloys have been widely used in the aerospace industry attributing to their superior mechanical properties. Conducted from a microscopic perspective, this work unveils the objective laws and intrinsic mechanisms of solid-solution strengthening in dual-phase Ti alloys. This study delves into <i>β</i>-Ti<sub>95</sub>X and <i>α</i>-Ti<sub>95</sub>X alloys, where X represents Al, Cr, Mo, Nb, and V. The basic physical properties including lattice constants, equilibrium volume, bulk modulus (<i>B</i><sub>0</sub>), enthalpy of formation (Δ<i>H</i>), lattice distortion energy (Δ<i>E</i><sub>LD</sub>), electron work function (EWF), and bonding characteristics are analyzed. The results indicate that the <i>α</i> phase exhibits greater stability compared to the <i>β</i> phase due to differences in crystal structure. However, solid solution strengthening is more pronounced in the <i>β</i> phase, where larger solute atoms induce greater lattice distortion, significantly influencing the mechanical properties of Ti alloys. Further insights are gained by analyzing the bonding charge density and electronic density of states, providing a deeper understanding of the interactions between solute atoms and Ti atoms. Moreover, a power-law model is established between Young’s modulus (<i>E</i>) and EWF, providing essential theoretical and data support for the development of new high-performance Ti alloys.</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 6","pages":"3096 - 3112"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143362003","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}
Honglin Lu, Xiaomin Cen, Fangyu Li, Xurui Yang, Wancheng Song, Xinling Nie, Hao Shi
{"title":"Facile synthesis of highly elastic and antibacterial hydrogels based on rosin-modified cellulose nanocrystals","authors":"Honglin Lu, Xiaomin Cen, Fangyu Li, Xurui Yang, Wancheng Song, Xinling Nie, Hao Shi","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10565-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10565-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polymer hydrogels have the characteristics of porous structure and high histocompatibility, and exhibit remarkable stability in various industrial fields. In this study, the highly elastic antibacterial rosin-modified cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) hydrogel was successfully prepared. The mechanical properties, swelling properties and antibacterial properties were investigated through a series of characterizations. The hydrogel prepared in this study exhibited a maximum elongation of 1379%. Scanning electron microscopy results revealed a tightly knit network structure in the hydrogel synthesized through UV-initiated polymerization. In terms of antibacterial properties, the Rosin@CNC hydrogel demonstrated significant inhibitory effects on both Gram-positive <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and Gram-negative <i>Escherichia coli.</i> With a maximum swelling ratio of 603.42%, it showed excellent swelling capacity, enabling it to absorb and retain large amounts of water, accommodating various materials including small molecules, polymers, and particles. These characteristics positioned it as a promising antibacterial material with broad application prospects in the fields of biomedicine, plant protection and water treatment.</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":"2118 - 2130"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142994703","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":"Research on thermal compression behavior and microstructural evolution mechanism of 2A14 aluminum alloy","authors":"Yongxing Jiao, Yiming Gong, Qiangqiang Qi, Fengwei Zhou, Yifan Gao","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10552-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10552-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The hot deformation behavior was probed through hot compression experiments with a range of temperature between 250 °C and 470 °C and strain rates ranging from 0.01 to 5 s<sup>−1</sup>. Simultaneously, the microstructural evolution was revealed employing electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). Based on the hyperbolic sine function and dynamic material model, the constitutive equation was established and the critical conditions for dynamic recrystallization (DRX) were determined. The results indicate that the Z parameter (parameter temperature and strain rate compensation factor) exerts a notable influence on the hot deformation behavior and microstructure evolution. At higher lnZ values (low temperature or high strain rate) situations, the DRX volume percentage is relatively low. As ln Z decreases, the DRX process accelerates, leading to a significant rise in the fraction of high-angle grain boundaries (HAGB). Meanwhile, the main DRX mode of alloys driven by discontinuous dynamic recrystallization (DDRX), accompanied by continuous dynamic recrystallization (CDRX). The alloy undergoes complete DRX while subjected to high temperatures and rapid strain rates (450 °C, <span>(dot{varepsilon } = 5{text{s}}^{{ - 1}})</span>, ln <i>Z</i> = 23.75). With increase in deformation, the texture along grain boundaries transitions gradually from the <i>P</i> {001} < 122 > orientation to the Brass {011} < 211 > and <i>S</i> {123} < 634 > orientations.</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":"2079 - 2094"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142994397","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":"Experimental and mesoscale numerical investigation of the mechanical behavior and failure modes of bamboo","authors":"Wei Li, Shengdong Liu, Jiaqi Liu","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-09616-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-09616-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Bamboo and its derivatives have become increasingly prominent for their environmentally friendly attributes, notably their low carbon footprint, exceptional specific strength, and stiffness. This study introduces novel geometric and constitutive models at a mesoscale level, aiming to comprehensively characterize bamboo's material response under a diverse range of loading scenarios. Employing a blend of mesoscale numerical simulations and detailed experimental investigations, this research meticulously elucidates the mechanical behaviors and failure mechanisms of bamboo, particularly under conditions of longitudinal tension and compression, transverse tension and compression, as well as shear loads. A significant aspect of this study is the exploration of various laminated designs for structural bamboo, particularly in the context of bamboo glulam (glued laminated timber). This exploration is pivotal, offering substantial insights and foundational support for future advancements and production techniques in engineered bamboo materials, thereby contributing to sustainable and innovative construction solutions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 4","pages":"1936 - 1951"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142994399","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}
Yi Liu, Hedong Jiang, Pingchun Guo, Jiake Li, Hua Zhu, Xueyun Fan, Liqun Huang, Jian Sun, Zhonghua Cao, Yanxiang Wang
{"title":"Progress and prospects of lithium-ion capacitors: a review","authors":"Yi Liu, Hedong Jiang, Pingchun Guo, Jiake Li, Hua Zhu, Xueyun Fan, Liqun Huang, Jian Sun, Zhonghua Cao, Yanxiang Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10586-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10586-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With advancements in renewable energy and the swift expansion of the electric vehicle sector, lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) are recognized as energy storage devices that merge the high power density of supercapacitors with the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries, offering broad application potential across various fields. This paper initially presents an overview of the developmental history, energy storage mechanisms, and classifications of LICs. It then concentrates on the latest advancements in anode and cathode materials for LICs, systematically reviewing strategies for optimizing electrochemical performance through microstructure adjustment, elemental doping, and the use of composite materials. Furthermore, it delves into the recent progress in the electrolyte system of LICs and prelithiation technologies, examining the features of different electrolyte systems and detailing various prelithiation approaches along with their merits and drawbacks. In conclusion, this paper summarizes and anticipates the current research trends in LICs, offering new perspectives and directions for future investigations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 4","pages":"1767 - 1796"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142994400","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":"Preparation and characterization of yellow materials derived from the decomposition of magnesium tartrate crystals","authors":"Tongtong Pan, Liyuan Guo, Lili Mao, Haizeng Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10598-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10598-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Magnesium tartrate (Mg-TA) is a green, nontoxic, sustainable and dense organic–inorganic hybrid material. In this study, three Mg-TA crystals were prepared under mild conditions using a low-cost magnesium source of MgCl<sub>2</sub>·6H<sub>2</sub>O. A series of yellow Mg-TA derivatives were obtained by pyrolyzing the Mg-TA crystals under an air atmosphere. The thermal decomposition of Mg-TA is a multistep process that results in the formation of a dicarbonyl compound with a yellow colouration. Initially, the loss of water of crystallization occurs, which does not result in any change in colour. As the temperature continues to rise, the colour begins to turn yellow and deepens. Finally, MgO is formed at approximately 400 °C. In comparison to racemic Mg-TA, chiral Mg-TA exhibits a narrower range of colour change temperatures, and a similar conclusion was reached for the tartrates of different cationic Ca<sup>2+</sup>. Only one yellow product (Mg (<span>d</span>,<span>l</span>-TA)<sub>250</sub>) resulting from the thermal decomposition of racemic Mg-TA could be completely dissolved in water. It is anticipated that this new colourant would be utilized as a green, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional toxic yellow colourants in the preparation of a variety of yellow materials. The generation mechanism and chemical structures of the yellow derivatives have been elucidated through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, UV–Vis spectrophotometer and <sup>1</sup>H&<sup>13</sup>C NMR spectroscopy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 4","pages":"1919 - 1935"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142994402","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":"Loose polyamide nanofiltration membranes reinforced with MXene via constrained interfacial polymerization","authors":"Yuting Zhang, Jiaxin Ge, Shiqiu Yin, Junjie Peng, Yanyan Qin, Lingdi Shen","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10597-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10597-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To achieve loose polyamide (PA)-based nanofiltration membranes with high water permeability and salt selectivity, two-dimensional layered material MXene (Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub>) and piperazine (PIP) were co-deposited onto the surface of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) substrate membranes to facilitate constrained interfacial polymerization (IP) between PIP and trimesoyl chloride (TMC). The negatively charged MXene, rich in oxygen-containing functional groups, adsorbs PIP molecules, thereby constraining the IP process and leading to the formation of an ultra-thin PA/MXene layer with a thickness of less than 100 nm on the PAN substrate. Additionally, MXene nanosheets promote the creation of extra nanochannels between the MXene and PA due to microphase separation. The effects of the mass ratio of MXene to PIP, TMC concentration, and MXene deposition on the nanofiltration performance of the composite membrane were systematically optimized. As a result, the optimized PA/MXene/PAN membrane demonstrates a permeate flux of 152.4 L m⁻<sup>2</sup> h⁻<sup>1</sup> and a rejection rate of 97.2% to sodium sulfate at 0.6 MPa. This outstanding separation performance underscores the significant potential of MXene-assisted IP in developing high-performance PA desalination membranes.</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":"1905 - 1918"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142994401","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}