{"title":"Effect of addition of varying percentages of barium titanate on the properties of beta-tricalcium phosphate","authors":"Yagmur Hafizoglu, Suleyman Serdar Pazarlioglu","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01086-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01086-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examines the effect of barium titanate addition at 3 different rates (BaTiO<sub>3</sub>; 1wt%, 3 wt% and 5 wt%) on the mechanical performance, in vitro bioactivity and morphological structure of beta tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP). The best results for β-TCP were achieved after sintering at 1200<sup>o</sup>C and with an average grain size of 5.077 ± 0.571 µ. However, sintering at 1250<sup>o</sup>C caused a 45% increase in the grain size of β-TCP, micro cracking and decomposition of 3.2% into alpha tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) resulting in a decrease in its properties. Depending on the BaTiO<sub>3</sub> ratio, 9 different phases with general chemical compositions of Ba<sub>x</sub>/Ca<sub>y</sub>-Ti<sub>m</sub>-O<sub>n</sub>, as well as α-TCP, were detected in the composites. As the sintering temperature and BaTiO<sub>3</sub> ratio increased, the α-TCP ratio in the composites increased to 49.7%. The highest mechanical performances in composites were achieved at the sintering temperature of 1200<sup>o</sup>C and with the addition of 3wt%-BaTiO<sub>3</sub>. In vitro studies showed that the surface of this composite was completely covered with apatite on the 28th day.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177457","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}
Yuta Otsuka, Tomohiro Masuzaki, Masahiro Nishimura, Hiroshi Kono, Masafumi Kikuchi
{"title":"Modeling of calcium phosphate based on an LCD 3D printer using brushite and calcium hydroxide","authors":"Yuta Otsuka, Tomohiro Masuzaki, Masahiro Nishimura, Hiroshi Kono, Masafumi Kikuchi","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01076-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-024-01076-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>There is demand for the development of highly functional and flexible bone fillers to treat bone defects. This research aimed to fabricate calcium phosphate implants with a flexible porous design and sufficient compressive stress using a three-dimensional 3D printer. A mixed slurry of dicalcium phosphate, calcium hydroxide, photopolymerized resin, and polyethylene glycol (PEG) was prepared using a planetary ball mill. The slurry was formed into a porous model using a stereolithography-type 3D printer. Upon sintering, the resin and PEG evaporated and/or combusted, yielding a β- tricalcium phosphate (TCP) molding with porosity. This study proposes a novel method for freely molding calcium phosphate implants.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"60 5","pages":"1689 - 1696"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s41779-024-01076-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177454","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}
Ranbir Kumar, Deep Shikha, Sanjay Kumar Sinha, José R. Guerra-López, Neda Aboudzadeh
{"title":"Assessment of antioxidant activity, thrombogenicity and MTT assay of bioceramic phosphate as a biomaterial","authors":"Ranbir Kumar, Deep Shikha, Sanjay Kumar Sinha, José R. Guerra-López, Neda Aboudzadeh","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01083-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01083-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Hydroxyapatite (HAP), a cornerstone of bone and teeth, has ignited interest due to its potential bioactivity and therapeutic implications. This study comprehensively assesses the multifaceted nature of HAP, delving into its antioxidant, thrombogenic, and cytocompatibility properties. HAP was synthesized via the sol-gel method, achieving a Ca/P ratio 1.66, confirmed by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). X-ray diffraction (XRD) verified compound formation, while Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) identified functional groups. Field emission electron microscopy revealed the surface morphology of HAP. Its structural characterization delves into HAP’s functional potential. Utilizing the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) assay, pure HAP’s ability to neutralize free radicals, a symbol of antioxidant activity, was evaluated. Additionally, thrombogenic studies using the whole blood clotting assay explored HAP’s influence on blood clotting, a crucial factor for biocompatibility. The MTT (3-(4, 5-dimethythiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay was employed in the L929 cell line to assess its interaction with living cells further, shedding light on HAP’s cytotoxicity or potential cell viability enhancement.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177456","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}
Xin Zhao, Jiegang You, Jingjing Yue, Xudong Luo, Beiyue Ma
{"title":"Microstructure and Mechanistic analysis of high-calcium fused magnesia molten heap","authors":"Xin Zhao, Jiegang You, Jingjing Yue, Xudong Luo, Beiyue Ma","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01061-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-024-01061-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To study the significant influence of the microstructure of high-calcium fused magnesia on MgO-based refractories products. The chemical composition, microstructure, phase composition, and densification of the high-calcium fused magnesia with the selected locations were studied. The results revealed that the high-calcium fused magnesia at the core of the furnace bottom and middle of the electrode had the highest MgO content and the content of various impurities is the least. The bond phase is dicalcium silicate (C<sub>2</sub>S) and a low melting point silicate phase, and a certain amount of srebrodolskite appears in the upper layer of the molten heap. The longitudinal position from the top to the bottom of the grain size first becomes small and then large. In the horizontal position from the inside to the outside of the grain size firstly becomes large and then small, whose the largest grain size being 938μm. At the bottom of the furnace core of the bulk density is the largest, reaching 3.57g/cm<sup>3</sup>, the lowest porosity of 1.05%.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"60 5","pages":"1529 - 1539"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177459","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}
Mahmoud S. Alkathy, Yalambaku Rajesh, H. A. Kassim, Mansour K. Gatasheh, Fabio L. Zabotto, K. C. James Raju, Jose A. Eiras
{"title":"Enhancing energy storage performance in barium titanate ceramics through mg-doping via creation of defect dipoles engineering","authors":"Mahmoud S. Alkathy, Yalambaku Rajesh, H. A. Kassim, Mansour K. Gatasheh, Fabio L. Zabotto, K. C. James Raju, Jose A. Eiras","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01087-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-024-01087-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Enhancing the efficacy of energy storage materials is crucial for advancing contemporary electronic devices and energy storage technologies. This research focuses on boosting the energy storage capabilities of BaTiO<sub>3</sub> ceramics through Mg<sup>2+</sup> doping. Introducing Mg<sup>2+</sup> ions into the BaTiO<sub>3</sub> lattice induces defects and grain boundary effects, significantly influencing ferroelectric properties. Rietveld refinements of X-ray diffraction confirmed that both pure and Mg-doped samples show the same tetragonal phase. SEM analysis revealed a refined grain microstructure in the Mg<sup>2+</sup> doped BT sample, which resulted in improved thermal stability and pinched ferroelectric hysteresis loops. Incorporating Mg<sup>2+</sup> ions into the BT host lattice significantly enhanced energy storage density from 0.204 J/cm<sup>3</sup> to 1.42 J/cm<sup>3</sup> and efficiency rising from 21 to 89%. This enhancement is attributed to defect dipole engineering and the attainment of fine grain size. Furthermore, an examination of the electronic structure, overall density of states (DOS), and electronic density of both samples is undertaken. The defect dipole mechanism proposed in this study introduces a novel and promising strategy for developing high-performance energy storage in ferroelectric ceramics, holding great promise for next-generation applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"60 5","pages":"1709 - 1721"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177455","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":"Synthesis of BaAl2O4: Eu2+/Li+ co-doped spinel: study of crystal structure, microstructure, and photoluminescence characteristics","authors":"Seyed Mahdi Rafiaei, Mehrdad Ahmadi, Davoud Nikooghadam","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01085-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01085-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this research BaAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: Eu<sup>2+</sup>/Li<sup>+</sup> luminescent materials were synthesized through a facile solid-state approach at 1100 °C. To study the effect of Li<sup>+</sup> ions, different amounts of LiCl were used within the synthesis of BaAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>-based compounds. The crystal structural, microstructure, surface characteristics, and photoluminescence properties were scrutinized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), photoluminescence (PL), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analyses. It was shown that the addition of LiCl flux material results in very slight changes in the crystallographic properties of BaAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> crystal structure while the use of LiCl has severely reduced the average particle size from about 225 nm to 120 nm. Upon the excitation procedure at the wavelength of 343 nm, BaAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: Eu<sup>2+</sup> shows a strong and wide emission in the range of 435–610 nm that is attributed to the 4f<sup>6</sup>5d<sup>1</sup>-4f<sup>7</sup> transition of Eu<sup>2+</sup>. The highest emission occurs when 2.5 wt% LiCl was utilized as flux material. Moreover, through the employment of XPS characterization, it was proved that the addition of Li<sup>+</sup> ions causes higher binding energies of elements and improvement of crystallization.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"132 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177458","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}
Asma A. Alothman, Shafqat Manzoor, Jafar Hussain Shah, Saikh Mohammad, Abdul Ghafoor Abid, Shahroz Saleem
{"title":"Development of CoFe2O4 decorated on polyaniline for optimizing oxygen evolution process in alkaline medium","authors":"Asma A. Alothman, Shafqat Manzoor, Jafar Hussain Shah, Saikh Mohammad, Abdul Ghafoor Abid, Shahroz Saleem","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01082-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01082-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of inexpensive catalysts that perform extraordinarily well in the electrochemical oxygen evolution process (OER) is necessary for the quick development of renewable energy sources. To obtain a great effect of intrinsic activity and the exposure of interfacial active sites at a greater density is often recommended when designing active and effective catalysts for OER via water splitting to attain clean energy in the form of hydrogen. In present work, cobalt ferrite (CoFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) and polyaniline (PANI) are combined to design cluster-based catalysts with robust efficiency. The CoFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoflakes in this instance are uniformly adorned with PANI to provide an electronic effect on the CoFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoflakes. Thus, the designed interface needs an overpotential of 151 mV for OER, which is steady for up to 80 h of testing. The exceptional activity and longstanding durability are a result of the higher revelation of active sites, and faster kinetic reactions. Furthermore, the resultant material shows a small 105 mV/dec Tafel slope, offering the outstanding performance. Hence, this work proposes a novel method for designing nanostructures and for quickly producing oxide heterostructures based on transition metals, which are useful for future electrochemical applications.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177461","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}
Hanan Al-Ghamdi, Nada Alfryyan, Norah A.M. Alsaif, Ebrahim A. Mahdy, H. A. Abo-Mosallam, Islam M. Nabil, Y. S. Rammah
{"title":"Assessment of γ-ray and neutron safeguard competence of phosphate glasses containing potassium tungstate: comparative study","authors":"Hanan Al-Ghamdi, Nada Alfryyan, Norah A.M. Alsaif, Ebrahim A. Mahdy, H. A. Abo-Mosallam, Islam M. Nabil, Y. S. Rammah","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01081-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01081-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Here, a glassy based on 20K<sub>2</sub>O–(20–X)Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>–XK<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>4</sub>–60P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> system (X = 0.0 (GW-0.0), 2.5 (GW-2.5), 5.0 (GW-5.0), 10.0 (GW-10.0), 15.0 (GW-15.0), and 20.0 (GW-20.0) mol%) was synthesized by the melt-quenching technique. The structural characteristics, neutron and γ-ray attenuation competence of the prepared glasses were examined using the MCNP5 simulation code and Phy-X/PSD (Phy) software in the photon energy (Eγ) 0.015-15 MeV. XRD analysis established the non-crystalline nature of the glassy samples. The linear (µ) and mass (µ<sub>m</sub>) attenuation coefficients possessed the order: GW-0.0 < GW-2.5 < GW-5.0 < GW-10.0 < GW-15.0 < GW-20.0. The GW-20.0 sample which has the highest content of K<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>4</sub> possessed the lowest values half/tenth value layers, and mean free path. Within the studied energy range, the effective atomic number (<span>(:{text{Z}}_{text{e}text{f}})</span>) verified the values: 19.587–12.543 for GW-0.0, 23.165–13.233 for GW-2.5, 26.447–13.903 for GW-5.0, 32.258–15.187 for GW-10.0, 37.243–16.400 for GW-15.0, and 41.567–17.549 GW-20.0 glasses, respectively. Commercial glasses were found to have a lower fast neutron removal cross-section than the GW-X glasses. Among the prepared GW-X glasses, the GW-20.0 displays the best neutron shielding capability and the GW-0.0 the best gamma radiation shielding capability.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177482","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":"Synergizing additive manufacturing and machine learning for advanced hydroxyapatite scaffold design in bone regeneration","authors":"Atefeh Zarei, Ashkan Farazin","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01084-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01084-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Additive manufacturing (AM) methods have sparked interest within the tissue engineering domain due to their adaptability and capacity to fabricate constructs featuring intricate macroscopic shapes and specific patterns. Recently, composite materials, characterized by distinct phases a continuous phase (matrix) and a reinforcing phase (filler)—have emerged as viable inks for AM processes, enabling the creation of scaffolds with enhanced biomimetic and bioactive properties. Notably, significant attention has been directed towards hydroxyapatite (HA)-reinforced composites, particularly for bone tissue engineering applications, leveraging HA’s chemical resemblance to native mineralized tissue components. This review delves into the utilization of AM techniques for processing HA-reinforced composites and biocomposites to fabricate scaffolds embedded with biological matrices, including cellular tissues. It examines recent research findings concerning the morphological, structural, and in vitro/in vivo biological characteristics of these materials. The review also categorizes the approaches based on the matrix nature used to incorporate HA reinforcements and fabricate tissue substitutes, offering a critical analysis of the current state of research and future prospects. This comprehensive overview aims to elucidate the strategies explored and challenges faced in this evolving field of materiomics.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"79 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177460","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}
Gege Sun, Guohua Li, Lin Tian, Changfa Jiao, Shudan Deng
{"title":"Effect of triethanolamine on the synthetic process of porous magnesia lightweight aggregates","authors":"Gege Sun, Guohua Li, Lin Tian, Changfa Jiao, Shudan Deng","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01079-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41779-024-01079-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Magnesia lightweight aggregates were synthesized by direct foaming method with light burned magnesia powder as raw material, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) as foaming agent and triethanolamine (TEA) as dispersant. Aqueous foams and magnesia foam slurry with foaming agent content of 3 wt% were prepared. The effects of different contents TEA (0.6 wt%, 1.0 wt%, 1.4 wt%, 1.8 wt%, and 2.2 wt%) on Zeta potential, viscosity, expansion ratio, contact angle, and surface tension of magnesia foam slurry were studied. The microstructure of aqueous foams and magnesia foam slurry were observed by optical microscope. After sintering at 1600 °C, the number and distribution of pores in the magnesia lightweight aggregates were analyzed by SEM. In aqueous foams, with the increase of TEA contents, the bubble liquid film became thicker and the shape became circle. In the magnesia foam slurry, when the TEA content was 1.4 wt%, the Zeta potential was 28.19 mV, the contact angle was 62.3°, and the surface tension was 45.2 mN∙m<sup>− 1</sup>. The adsorption free energy of magnesia particles was about 7.3 × 10<sup>− 9</sup> J. The bubble size distribution was 31.48 μm to 114.30 μm. In magnesia lightweight aggregates, the average pore size was 30.98 μm to 95.43 μm.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"61 2","pages":"775 - 783"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142177480","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}