Ghadah Mohammad Aleid, Anoud Saud Alshammari, Sheamaa T. Al-Dabag, Amal Mohamed Ahmed Ali, M. F. S. H. AL-Kamali, U. Rilwan, Laith Ahmed Najam
{"title":"Correction: Thermal behavior, density enhancement, morphological characterization, and theoretical gamma-ray attenuation assessment of TiO2-modified barite concrete","authors":"Ghadah Mohammad Aleid, Anoud Saud Alshammari, Sheamaa T. Al-Dabag, Amal Mohamed Ahmed Ali, M. F. S. H. AL-Kamali, U. Rilwan, Laith Ahmed Najam","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01434-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01434-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 4","pages":"1781 - 1781"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148965538","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":"Correction to: Effect of SiC morphology on oxidation behaviour of ZrB2-SiC composite","authors":"Jiten Das, Swapan K. Ghosh, Sandhya Nair","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01425-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01425-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 4","pages":"1779 - 1779"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148965359","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":"Enhanced dye adsorption on CTAB directed mesoporous silica derived from wheat husk ash","authors":"Emre Burak Ertuş","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01393-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01393-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work, mesoporous silica particles were successfully synthesized from wheat husk ash via a precipitation method, utilizing cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as a structure-directing agent. The synthesized materials were characterized using XRD, FE-SEM, N₂ physisorption, zeta potential, and FTIR analyses. The introduction of CTAB during synthesis led to a significant enhancement in surface area (880.8 vs. 267.4 m<sup>2</sup>/g) and pore volume (0.879 vs. 0.194 cm<sup>3</sup>/g) compared to the template-free silica, while both adsorbents exhibited strongly negative zeta potentials confirming high colloidal stability. The equilibrium adsorption behavior of methylene blue was best described by the Langmuir isotherm, confirming monolayer adsorption with a maximum capacity (q<sub>max</sub>) of 110.3 mg/g for CT-MPSi, and thermodynamic analysis indicated spontaneous adsorption (ΔG° = −26.6 kJ mol<sup>− 1</sup>). FTIR analysis confirmed MB retention on both surfaces, with markedly stronger dye uptake on CT-MPSi, and the material retained 81.7% removal efficiency after five consecutive cycles. These results show that CTAB-templated mesoporous silica derived from wheat husk ash can serve as a viable and low-cost adsorbent for cationic dye removal from aqueous media.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 4","pages":"1767 - 1778"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s41779-026-01393-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148965327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sayaka Ito, Yuta Otsuka, Hiroshi Kono, Kazuyuki Noguchi, Masafumi Kikuchi
{"title":"Mechanical property prediction of 3D-printed bioceramics by deep learning for sintering condition optimization","authors":"Sayaka Ito, Yuta Otsuka, Hiroshi Kono, Kazuyuki Noguchi, Masafumi Kikuchi","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01382-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01382-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The prediction of mechanical strength using morphological scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images would accelerate the development of bone-substitute materials. However, only a few studies have confirmed the relationship between the sintering temperature and surface properties of sintered bodies by analyzing their SEM images. Therefore, in this study, we attempted to classify and predict properties based on SEM images of β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP), which was liquid crystal display (LCD) 3D printed and sintered, by deep learning, for the purpose of applying it to the optimization of sintering temperature and estimation of mechanical strength. Synthesized β-TCP powder was mixed with light-curing resin and polyethylene glycol and poured into a vat of the LCD 3D printer. The CAD data of the gyroid structure with interconnecting holes was prepared for 3D printing. The printed green bodies were sintered at various temperatures for 3 h to obtain sintered bodies. As the sintering temperature increased, the degree of sintering of β-TCP progressed, the size of the sintered body decreased, and the maximum compressive strength increased. It was found that the clustering of the SEM images of 3D printed β-TCP sintered at different temperatures can be made by transfer learning and hierarchical cluster analysis. Images of the sintered β-TCP surface can be classified by deep learning (transfer learning) and cluster analysis. The constructed model in this study successfully predicted the compressive strength of the 3D printed sintered bodies from their SEM images. The proposed deep learning method can be used for future surface property analyses of ceramic materials and sintering condition optimization.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 5","pages":"2203 - 2215"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149309855","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}
Hsin-Chang Chen, Qing-Xiu Shi, Udesh Dhawan, Kevin C. W. Wu, Ren-Jei Chung
{"title":"Surface modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles for sustained drug release and long-term therapeutic effects","authors":"Hsin-Chang Chen, Qing-Xiu Shi, Udesh Dhawan, Kevin C. W. Wu, Ren-Jei Chung","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01378-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01378-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study sheds light on the promising potential of chitosan-coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) as an innovative drug delivery system, specifically aimed at fostering the growth and repair of enthesis organs. MSN, meticulously engineered and loaded with potent therapeutic agents, such as dexamethasone and transforming growth factor beta (TGF- β), have demonstrated controlled and sustained release of these agents. This is a critical feature given the extended healing processes typically associated with enthesis repair. The experimental results obtained from this study, including comprehensive physicochemical characterizations and in vitro assays, validate the effectiveness of this approach. Moreover, the biocompatibility of the chitosan coating enhances its therapeutic potential by creating a microenvironment conducive to tissue regeneration, thereby enhancing the overall efficacy of the treatment. Sustained drug release and enhanced signaling facilitated by MSN potentially lead to more effective and long-lasting healing. In summary, the utilization of surface-modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) for prolonged drug delivery is a promising technique for enhancing the treatment of enthesis injuries. This method could enhance the efficacy and longevity of medications, offering substantial advantages to patients in the medical field.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 5","pages":"2125 - 2150"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149309487","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}
Israel Núñez-Tapia, Rafael G. Suárez, Febe Carolina Vázquez-Vázquez, Lauro Bucio-Galindo, Marco Antonio Álvarez-Pérez, Maykel González-Torres, María Cristina Piña-Barba
{"title":"Marine waste to biomaterial: hydroxyapatite recovered from fish scales and an approach to structural and surface characterisation with cell viability assessment","authors":"Israel Núñez-Tapia, Rafael G. Suárez, Febe Carolina Vázquez-Vázquez, Lauro Bucio-Galindo, Marco Antonio Álvarez-Pérez, Maykel González-Torres, María Cristina Piña-Barba","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01381-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01381-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of sustainable biomaterials for tissue engineering has led to an increasing demand for alternative sources of hydroxyapatite derived from biological waste. This study evaluated and compared the structural, morphological and surface properties of hydroxyapatite obtained from fish scales (HAS) with those of commercial hydroxyapatite (HAC). A yield of 25.8 ± 2.15% was obtained. Scanning electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering analyses revealed that the particles in HAS were larger than those in HAC. X-ray diffraction confirmed that both materials retained the hexagonal phase of hydroxyapatite (ICDD 01-080-7085), while Rietveld refinement indicated slightly higher lattice parameters for HAS. Surface analyses showed comparable wettability for both materials. However, HAS exhibited significantly lower surface roughness, which could influence biological interactions. Cell viability and proliferation assays demonstrated greater biocompatibility for HAS than for HAC. These results highlight the potential of fish scale-derived hydroxyapatite as a sustainable biomaterial with favourable surface and biological properties for bone regeneration applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 5","pages":"2189 - 2202"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s41779-026-01381-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149310749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Green synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of CuO/NiO nanoparticles using Cyphostemma setosum leaves extract","authors":"Muthuvel Selvakumar, Paulraj Adwin Jose, Ramaraj Jeyamurugan, Kanagasabai Muruganandam Ponvel, Mahalingam Sundararajan","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01384-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01384-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In the current investigation, CuO/NiO nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized utilizing an environmental friendly approach that incorporated the aqueous leaf extract of <i>Cyphostemma setosum (C. Setosum)</i>. The characterization of the synthesized CuO/NiO NPs was conducted through various analytical techniques, such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM). XRD analysis confirmed the crystalline nature of the material, revealing an average crystallite size of 14.62 nm. SEM image demonstrated a porous and highly aggregated morphology, with particles exhibiting irregular spherical and granular shapes. The FT-IR spectrum indicated absorption bands at 610 cm<sup>−1</sup> and 437 cm<sup>−1</sup>, corresponding to the stretching vibrational modes of Cu–O and Ni–O bonds, respectively. The bandgap energy of the CuO/NiO NPs was determined to be 3.25 eV. Furthermore, the synthesized CuO/NiO NPs exhibited notable bactericidal and fungicidal activities, with inhibition zones measuring up to 25 mm against bacterial strains and 22 mm against fungal strains. The DNA binding properties of the synthesized CuO/NiO NPs were assessed through electronic absorption and fluorescence emission experiments, revealing DNA binding constants that indicated a strong, specific site and monovalent binding mode.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 5","pages":"2235 - 2247"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149310436","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}
Orhan Baytar, Abdurrahman Akdag, Ömer Şahin, Arzu Ekinci, Gurbet Canpolat
{"title":"High PEMFC performance at reduced platinum loadings using La2O3-supported catalysts synthesized via a green route from agricultural waste extracts","authors":"Orhan Baytar, Abdurrahman Akdag, Ömer Şahin, Arzu Ekinci, Gurbet Canpolat","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01383-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01383-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) requires cost-effective, efficient, and durable electrocatalysts with reduced noble metal content. In this study, La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles were synthesized via a green route using bean shell extract and employed as oxide supports for Pt-based cathode catalysts. Two catalyst structures, denoted as Pt–La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/C and Pt/La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>–C, were prepared through a chemical reduction method. The structural, morphological, and compositional properties of the catalysts were systematically characterized using XRD, XPS, TEM, SEM, and EDX. Electrochemical analyses revealed that the Pt–La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/C catalyst exhibited a higher electrochemically active surface area (137 m<sup>2</sup>gPt<sup>− 1</sup>) and improved electrochemical performance compared to Pt/La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>–C (118 m<sup>2</sup>gPt<sup>− 1</sup>). PEMFC performance tests conducted at 70 °C demonstrated that Pt–La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/C achieved a maximum current density of 397 mAcm<sup>− 2</sup>, outperforming Pt/La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>–C (269 mAcm<sup>− 2</sup>), despite employing a lower platinum loading. Furthermore, durability assessments showed that the Pt–La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/C catalyst retained approximately 78% of its initial activity after 1000 electrochemical cycles. These results demonstrate that La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-supported Pt catalysts can enhance PEMFC performance while reducing platinum usage, providing a promising strategy for the development of cost-effective fuel cell cathodes.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 5","pages":"2217 - 2233"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s41779-026-01383-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149310437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhiyang He, Han Zhang, Pengda Zhao, Fusuo Hao, Huizhong Zhao
{"title":"Alkali corrosion resistance mechanism of yttrium stabilized zirconia reinforced corundum-spinel castables","authors":"Zhiyang He, Han Zhang, Pengda Zhao, Fusuo Hao, Huizhong Zhao","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01385-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01385-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Low-cement bonded corundum-spinel refractory castables were fabricated by incorporating 1–3 wt% yttrium-stabilized zirconia (t-YSZ) powder into a mixtrue of sintered corundum, magnesia-alumina spinel, and calcium hexa-aluminate as primary raw materials, with pure calcium aluminate cement as the binder. The impact of lime rotary kiln slag on the corrosion behavior of the castables was investigated. The results demonstrate that increasing the t-YSZ powder content leads to an increase in bulk density, a gradual decrease in apparent porosity, and a 30% enhancement in mechanical strength. Among the samples, the one containing 2 wt% t-YSZ micro-powder exhibited the best corrosion resistance and permeability. The formation of ‘dendritic’ calcium aluminate in the corrosion layer effectively mitigated slag-induced damage to the castable, while the micropores within the matrix provided significant absorption of the slag. Additionally, the t-YSZ particles, enveloped by the slag, inhibited its penetration, thereby improving the castables corrosion resistance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 5","pages":"2249 - 2260"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149310361","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}
Mohammed Sabah Ali, M. A. Azmah Hanim, T. T. Dele-Afolabi
{"title":"Mechanical behavior evaluation of monolithic and Cu-doped porous alumina prepared with different pore formers: An ANN-based approach","authors":"Mohammed Sabah Ali, M. A. Azmah Hanim, T. T. Dele-Afolabi","doi":"10.1007/s41779-026-01379-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-026-01379-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study evaluates the mechanical behavior of monolithic and Cu-reinforced porous alumina ceramics and examines the predictive capability of an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model for tensile and flexural strengths. Rice husk ash (RHA), yeast, and graphite waste were used as pore-forming agents in the fabrication of samples with different loadings and nano-Cu concentrations. Total porosity increased with increasing pore-former loading (24–61.8%, 21–63.8%, and 24.5–49.5% for samples based on graphite waste, yeast, and RHA, respectively), which reduced the cross-sectional area for load bearing and consequently decreased mechanical strength. For the corresponding systems, the tensile strengths were 14.3–46.4 MPa, 5.4–37.3 MPa, and 19–48.3 MPa, while the flexural strengths were 30.4–123.4 MPa, 20.7–95.7 MPa, and 63.6–207.3 MPa. Through pore bridging and partial filling, nano-Cu inclusion significantly improved both properties and improved stress transfer within the matrix. The ANN model developed using pore former type, Cu content, and porosity as inputs, demonstrated high predictive accuracy for tensile (R² = 0.9818; MAE = 0.0361) and flexural strength (R² = 0.9888; MAE = 0.0220). Clearly, the ANN model outperformed conventional regression techniques in terms of prediction accuracy and successfully represented the nonlinear correlations between mechanical performance and processing parameters. These findings demonstrate the strength and reliability of ANN modeling as an effective method for predicting and optimizing the mechanical behavior of porous ceramic structures.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"62 5","pages":"2151 - 2169"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149310591","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}