R. Poongodi, S. Senguttuvan, S. Sebastian, R. Sagayaraj
{"title":"Analyzing the variations in electrical, structural and magnetic properties of zinc-doped MnFe2O4 ferrite obtained via co-precipitation","authors":"R. Poongodi, S. Senguttuvan, S. Sebastian, R. Sagayaraj","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01057-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01057-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Zinc-incorporated manganese ferrite in polyvinylpyrrolidone matrices was successfully synthesized via a co-precipitation method at 1000 °C. Zn<sup>2+</sup> doping was found to have a notable effect on the structural properties of the sample, as evidenced by XRD results indicating a cubic FCC structure with a ferrite spinel structure. The average crystallite size was 20.61 nm, and the lattice parameters of the samples varied slightly depending on the amount of Zn<sup>2+</sup> doping. It was observed that Zn<sup>2+</sup> doping increases both the magnetic moment and temperature of the sample. Zn<sup>2+</sup> ions possess a large magnetic moment, which interacts with the other ions in the sample, resulting in an increased overall magnetic moment and coercivity. FE-SEM microstructure revealed cauliflower morphology, multiple pores, and rough aggregates. This increased magnetic moment was reflected in a specific capacitance value of 53.518Fg<sup>−1</sup> at a scanning rate of 30mVs<sup>−1</sup>. Impedance analysis reveals that the relaxation phenomenon is highly dependent on concentration and frequency. PVP-coated Zinc-incorporated manganese ferrites are of great importance in technology and science due to their high saturation magnetization and low core losses. These ferrites have been widely utilized in electronic applications, such as magnetic storage devices, sensors, and microwave devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141575246","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":"Effect of particle size distribution on the properties of celsian based glazes","authors":"Betül Yıldız","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01058-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01058-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The microstructure and surface properties of ceramic glaze are influenced by chemical composition, particle size distribution, glaze application conditions, and firing parameters. This study specifically focused on the influence of glaze particle size distribution on the thermal behavior, microstructure, and surface appearance of barium frit based ceramic glaze in the floor tile firing process. The investigation involved examining the impact of four distinct particle size dimensions (d50: 5.7 μm, 6.8 μm, 7.5 μm, 10.9 μm) on the glaze properties by using hot stage microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), color and gloss measurements. The studies indicated that celsian is the dominant phase in the glaze structure. The sintering and softening temperatures of glazes decreased with the increase of milling time. A decrease in the particle size of the glaze slurry increased the whiteness index. As the average particle size (d50) of the glaze decreased, the number of crystals was also increased. The investigation results also suggested a relation between specular reflection and milling time. As the milling time extended, there was a corresponding increase in the magnitude of glossiness.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141575250","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}
Bui Thi Hoa, Nguyen Tuyet Minh, Le Hong Phuc, Nguyen Quan Hien, Nguyen Anh Tien, Bui Xuan Vuong
{"title":"Synthesis of three-component bioactive glass SiO2– CaO– P2O5 by hydrothermal method using oleic acid as a surfactant","authors":"Bui Thi Hoa, Nguyen Tuyet Minh, Le Hong Phuc, Nguyen Quan Hien, Nguyen Anh Tien, Bui Xuan Vuong","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01059-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01059-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This work presents the synthesis of bioactive glass 55SiO<sub>2</sub>– 41CaO– 4P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> (mol%) by the hydrothermal method using oleic acid as a structural-control agent. Glass samples synthesized at different oleic acid concentrations 0 M, 0.25 M, 0.5 M, and 1 M (denoted as 55 S-0 M, 55 S-0.25 M, 55 S-0.5 M, 55 S-1 M) were characterized by physic-chemical methods such as TGA-DCS, XRD, FTIR, SEM, TEM, and BET. According to the findings, glass materials in the form of amorphous and mesoporous structures can be synthesized by heating dried gel at about 700 <sup>o</sup>C. The formation of sharp hydroxyapatite peaks after in vitro experiment shows higher bioactivity in samples 55 S-0.25 M, and 55 S-0.5 M, which have higher porosity, and specific surface area. Furthermore, all glass samples synthesized in oleic acid demonstrate excellent biocompatibility with fibroblast cells (L-929).</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141575249","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}
Nur Quratul Aini Ismail, Nor Kamilah Sa’at, Mohd Hafiz Mohd Zaid, Norhazlin Zainuddin, Mohd Zul Hilmi Mayzan
{"title":"Effect of temperature variations on the fabrication of SLS-Na2CO3-ES-P2O5-CaF2-Al2O3 based bioglass-ceramics","authors":"Nur Quratul Aini Ismail, Nor Kamilah Sa’at, Mohd Hafiz Mohd Zaid, Norhazlin Zainuddin, Mohd Zul Hilmi Mayzan","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01049-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01049-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Melt-quenching bioglass-ceramics with the following chemical composition have been prepared 44SLS<span>( -)</span>11Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub><span>( -)</span>24ES<span>( -)</span>6P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub><span>( -)</span>6CaF<sub>2</sub><span>( -)</span>9Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (wt%). The bioglass-ceramics were sintered at 650 °C, 750 °C, 850 °C, and 950 °C. The aim was to identify the optimal sintering temperature before glass crystallization. The physical properties were characterized by density and linear shrinkage. To characterize the structure properties, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were utilized. The high composition of Si and Ca in soda lime silica (SLS) glass and eggshells (ES), respectively, encourage the utilization of waste materials in the production of bioglass-ceramics. The results showed that at a sintering temperature of 950 °C, the crystallization of fluorapatite was the main phase. Moreover, the high density and optimum linear shrinkage were obtained as the sintering temperature increased. Additionally, grain growth and densification took place at this temperature. The compressive strength of bioglass-ceramics is influenced by sintering temperature and the optimal compressive strength is 136.58 MPa.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"2016 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141575248","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":"Study of thermal shock resistance of HVAF spraying thickness gradient WC-Cr3C2-Ni coating on crystallizer surface","authors":"Diyao Zhang, Shuming Hu, Zijun Peng, Zhenli Liu, Jingkun Yu, Lei Yuan","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01060-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01060-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The heat distribution and wear threat of the plate crystallizer used in continuous casting production are different in each area, and a single-thickness coating is unable to fulfill the requirements of all areas. To extend the service life of the crystallizer, a high hardness WC-Cr<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>-Ni thickness gradient wear-resistant coating was prepared on the inner wall of the crystallizer via the HVAF (High-Velocity Air Fuel) spraying technology. In cyclic thermal shock environments, the thermal shock resistance of planar coatings decreased with the thickness. The coating with a thickness of 100 μm exhibited the best thermal shock resistance, with up to 25 cycles at 800 °C thermal shock. In high-temperature wear experiments simulating actual service environments, the 300 μm coating, which owned the worst theoretical thermal shock resistance, was well bonded to the substrate and exhibited good serviceability. Comprehensive experimental results showed that the WC-Cr<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>-Ni coatings deposited by HVAF were stable in practical long-cycle production. The coating preparation process proposed in this paper has been applied in domestic steel mills, effectively extending the working cycle of the production line and improving economic efficiency. This study will provide a theoretical basis for the selection and preparation of surface coatings for continuous casting crystallizers and other structures in complex service environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141575251","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}
Bavya Devi Karuppasamy, Nimu Chand Reger, R. T. Sapthagirivasan, Sarla Verma, Vamsi Krishna Balla
{"title":"Assessments of dielectric and in-vitro biological properties of composite doped hydroxyapatite","authors":"Bavya Devi Karuppasamy, Nimu Chand Reger, R. T. Sapthagirivasan, Sarla Verma, Vamsi Krishna Balla","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01054-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01054-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigated the influence of specific dopant ions strontium (Sr<sup>2+</sup>), zinc (Zn<sup>2+</sup>), silver (Ag<sup>+</sup>), and fluoride (F<sup>−</sup>) on the functionality of composite doped hydroxyapatite (CD-HA) materials. A well-known optimization technique i.e., Taguchi’s design of experiments was employed to identify the ideal dopant concentrations in HA. This approach aimed to achieve a desired dielectric constant (DC), a key electrical property, while simultaneously promoting favourable biological properties for potential tissue engineering applications. Compared to undoped HA, specific CD-HA L6 (2.5Sr-5.0Zn-2.5 F) and L9 (5.0Sr-5.0Zn-2.5Ag) compositions exhibited significantly increased dielectric constants, reaching up to 145% higher values. The finding suggest that these nutrient doped HA could be beneficial in applications where electrical stimulation play a crucial role for bone growth. Further, L6 and L9 samples demonstrated nearly double the cell proliferation rate compared to undoped HA. In addition to cell material interaction, the antibacterial activity of both undoped HA and CD-HA samples against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria was conducted successfully. Notably, the L9 (5.0Sr-5.0Zn-2.5Ag) composition displayed the strongest antibacterial effect, with the largest inhibition zone against E. coli. These aforementioned findings suggested that these bio-ceramic CD-HA compositions containing 5% Sr and Zn, along with 2.5% Ag and F can be used as the potential candidates for various biomedical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141552540","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}
Zhifeng Wang, Yibiao Xu, Yawei Li, Wen Yan, Bo Ren, Shulong Ma, Yanjing Li, Changhe Gao, Shaobai Sang
{"title":"Microstructure and alkali attack resistance of novel mullite materials prepared from low-grade raw bauxite and kyanite tailings","authors":"Zhifeng Wang, Yibiao Xu, Yawei Li, Wen Yan, Bo Ren, Shulong Ma, Yanjing Li, Changhe Gao, Shaobai Sang","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01050-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01050-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The widespread use of alternative fuels in cement kilns requires improvement of the alkali attack resistance of mullite raw materials for the kiln linings. In this study, a novel mullite raw material with excellent alkali resistance was prepared by introducing kyanite tailings into low-grade raw bauxite. The effects of the microstructure, glass phase composition and phase distribution on the alkali attack resistance of such raw material were investigated. As the amount of kyanite tailings introduced increased, the glass-phase content of the specimens had little change, while the silica content in the glass phase increased obviously. Additionally, with increasing kyanite tailings content, the mullite phase gradually transformed from fine needle-like structures into columnar or tabular structures, allowing mullite to be better enclosed within the glass phase. The alkali attack test indicated that adding kyanite tailings significantly improved the alkali attack resistance of the specimens. This was explained as follows. (i) The silica-rich glass would be transformed into liquid phase during alkali attack, changing the corrosion process from the direct gas–solid reactions to dissolution–precipitation process. The formed liquid phase also densified the corrosion layer, effectively preventing further penetration of the alkali vapor. (ii) The mullite phase was wrapped in the silica-rich glass phase, preventing its direct reaction with alkali vapor and the resulting volume expansion. Besides, alkali attack resistance of the mullite phase was enhanced due to its particle coarsening.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141547147","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":"On the morphology evolution of the h-BN prepared via a combustion synthesis route with addition of Ni(NO3)2·6H2O","authors":"Xin Zheng, Guoqing Xiao, Yanjun Li, Donghai Ding, Endong Jin, Changkun Lei","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01048-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01048-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The present study successfully synthesized hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) with different morphologies, including flake, dendritic, and spherical shapes, using a one-step combustion synthesis method in a short period of time. A simple and innovative strategy was employed to control the preferred growth direction of h-BN crystals by adding a small amount of Ni(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>·6H<sub>2</sub>O. By adjusting the addition of Ni(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>·6H<sub>2</sub>O, morphology of h-BN was manipulated from flake to spherical, and the formation mechanism was investigated. Two mechanisms were proposed to explain the different morphologies of as-grown h-BN in vapor-solid (VS) and vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) processes. This study provides valuable insights into the preparation of h-BN with diverse morphologies through combustion synthesis methods, which would guide future research in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141516459","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, Ömer Şahin, Gurbet Canpolat, Arzu Ekinci
{"title":"Synthesis of Co-Cr(0) and Co-Cr-B catalysts from bean pods extract by the green synthesis method and their application in sodium borohydride hydrolysis","authors":"Orhan Baytar, Ömer Şahin, Gurbet Canpolat, Arzu Ekinci","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01043-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01043-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, the effect of Co-Cr(0) and Co-Cr-B nanocatalysts on sodium borohydride hydrolysis was investigated. The extract obtained from the pods of the bean plant was produced using the environmentally friendly green synthesis method, along with the chemical reduction method as the production procedure for the catalysts. The analyses used to study the structure and surface morphology of catalysts are SEM, TEM, EDX, XRD, FTIR, and XPS. From the SEM and TEM pictures, the shape of the catalysts comprises of tiny spheres and has a porous nanostructure, and the particle size is 35–40 nm. The XRD investigation revealed that the catalysts had an amorphous structure. The catalysts’ structure has been confirmed to include the components Co, Cr, and B using EDX and XPS analyses. It was examined how different amounts of catalyst, different NaBH<sub>4</sub>/NaOH concentrations, and different solution temperatures affected the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride. The n-th order kinetic model was utilized to determine the activation energies of Co-Cr(0) and Co-Cr-B nanocatalysts, which were found to be 24.39 kJ/mol and 43.09 kJ/mol, respectively. Also, the turnover frequency (TOF) values of synthesized nanocatalysts Co-Cr(0) and Co-Cr-B at 60 °C were calculated as 19,210 mLmin<sup>− 1</sup>g<sup>− 1</sup> and 12,410 mLmin<sup>− 1</sup>g<sup>− 1</sup>, respectively. The repeatability of catalysts in NaBH<sub>4</sub> hydrolysis showed high activity even after the fifth use.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"145 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141529217","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}
Ghada ALMisned, G. Susoy, Hesham M. H. Zakaly, Elaf Rabaa, G. Kilic, Duygu Sen Baykal, H. O. Tekin
{"title":"Customization of silver(I) oxide incorporation ratio to enhance radiation attenuation properties in chalcogenide oxide reinforced glass-ceramics","authors":"Ghada ALMisned, G. Susoy, Hesham M. H. Zakaly, Elaf Rabaa, G. Kilic, Duygu Sen Baykal, H. O. Tekin","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01053-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01053-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, we explored the gamma-ray shielding properties of As<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> glass ceramics, which were doped with varying concentrations of Ag<sub>2</sub>O within chalcogenide oxides (SeO<sub>2</sub> and TeO<sub>2</sub>). Utilizing the Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP) code for simulations, alongside the Phy-X/PSD software for theoretical validation, we aimed to understand the influence of Ag<sub>2</sub>O integration on the attenuation characteristics of these glass systems. Among the five glass compositions analyzed, ATSAg0.50, containing 0.50 mol% Ag<sub>2</sub>O, stood out due to its superior density and attenuation coefficients, suggesting enhanced shielding capabilities. Our methodology encompassed detailed assessments of linear and mass attenuation coefficients, alongside parameters like the half-value layer (HVL), mean free path (MFP), and transmission factors (TFs), across a wide photon energy spectrum. Notably, ATSAg0.50 exhibited the lowest TFs and shortest MFP, indicating its potential as an efficient shield against gamma radiation. Furthermore, its high linear attenuation coefficients across all energies emphasize the pivotal role of material composition and density in effective radiation protection. It can be concluded that ATSAg0.50 emerges as a promising candidate for gamma-ray shielding applications, balancing material efficiency with performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141529108","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}