Materials Science, Ceramics

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Stress-annealing induced quasistatic creep recovery in ZrCuAlNi metallic glass

Hao Wang, Chengliang Zhao, Chuntao Chang, Shengli Zhu, Zhankui Zhao

Summary: The relationship between the heterogeneous structure and structural relaxation in metallic glasses was explored by investigating the quasielastic and viscoelastic behavior of a Zr55Cu30Ni5Al10 metallic glass. Stress-annealing treatment was used to retain elastic strain energy, and a unique creep recovery phenomenon was observed during the reheating process. The Maxwell model was employed to qualitatively describe the mechanisms of elastic strain energy retention and release.

JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS (2024)

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Study on the optical properties of new multi-waveband transmission fluoroaluminate-tellurite glasses

Chaoqun Zhang, Minghui Zhang, Kun Chen, Xuechao Liu, Yinghui Shi, Xiangyuan Wang, Jiabao Wan, Sheng Cui

Summary: A new mid-infrared fluoroaluminate-tellurite glass with low hydroxyl absorption coefficient and high visible-infrared transmittance was successfully fabricated by the high temperature melt casting method. The glass exhibited excellent thermal stability, resistance to crystallization, and optical and composition homogeneity, making it a promising candidate for multi-waveband optical window materials.

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Structural study and physical properties of tellurite glasses containing lead bromide

A. Hosny, Y. M. Moustafa, G. El-Damrawi

Summary: In this study, crystalline glass ceramics were obtained directly from glasses using an ion exchange process between lead bromide and oxygen ions. The addition of lead bromide caused significant changes in the glass structure and the formation of specific crystalline phases.

JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS (2024)

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Magnetocaloric properties predicted by deep learning with compositional features for bulk metallic glasses

Chunghee Nam

Summary: This study demonstrates the prediction performance of a CNN regression model for the magnetic entropy changes and transition temperatures of bulk metallic glasses with magnetocaloric effects. The model achieved high prediction performance, as measured by the determination coefficient and root mean square error. The results showed good agreement with experimental values and reported results.

JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS (2024)

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Mechanical property evaluation of thin film metallic glasses via molecular dynamics and finite element analyses

Sihyung Lee, Giyeol Han, Karuppasamy Pandian Marimuthu, Hyungyil Lee

Summary: This study presents a method for extracting FVM parameters of Zr-based TFMG using MD and FEA, and validates the method through simulation and experiments.

JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS (2024)

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Atomic level simulation of amorphous/nanocrystalline transition behavior in the Fe based amorphous alloys

Shuai Cao, Guangyin Liu, Jiankang Huang, Xiaoquan Yu, Ding Fan, Yu Ni, Yiming Luo

Summary: Iron-based amorphous alloys have attracted significant attention due to their soft magnetic property. This study explores the influence of annealing temperature and alloy composition on the formation of nanocrystals in these alloys using molecular dynamics simulations. Various characterization techniques are applied to analyze the resulting amorphous structures. The results indicate that the Fe78Si15B7 amorphous alloy exhibits a higher tendency to adopt the standard icosahedral structure and the percentage of icosahedral formation during annealing has a nonlinear relationship with temperature. Furthermore, the proportions of both icosahedral and standard icosahedral structures increase with extended annealing time.

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Application of topological constraint theory to alkali borate and silicate glass systems

N. Keninger, S. Feller

Summary: The principles of Topological Constraint Theory (TCT) were used to study alkali borate and silicate glass systems. Structural models were developed based on experimental data and used to predict properties of the glass.

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Crystallization in Ga-Sb-Se glasses and influence of the Se content

Louisiane Verger, Vinuyan Ganesaratnam, Virginie Nazabal, Sebastien Chenu, Christophe Calers, David Le Coq, Laurent Calvez, Olivier Hernandez, Xiang-Hua Zhang

Summary: Crystallization in Ga, Sb, and Se glasses was studied, and a correlation between Se content, crystalline phases, and electrical conductivity was observed. The resulting glass-ceramics exhibited significantly higher conductivity compared to other Se-based glass-ceramics.

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The structures of iron silicate glasses with varying iron redox ratios from molecular dynamics simulations and EXAFS analysis

Manzila I. Tuheen, Malin C. . Dixon Wilkins, John McCloy, Jincheng Du

Summary: In this study, the structures of sodium iron silicate glasses with different compositions were investigated using molecular dynamics simulations and Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) characterizations. The results showed that the oxidation states of iron play an important role in the polymerization of the glass network.

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Study of the influence of calcium fluoride on the bioactivity of boron-based glass

Luana Cristina Feitosa Alves, Jheimison Ferreira Gomes, Natacya Fontes Dantas, Maria Nayane Queiroz, Pablo Nabuco Portes, Francielle Sato, Nilma de Souza Fernandes, Karina Miyuki, Celso Vataru Nakamura, Alysson Steimacher, Franciana Pedrochi

Summary: This study evaluated the influence of CaF2 addition on the bioactivity of the samples. The results showed that the samples exhibited good bioactivity and cytocompatibility, making them suitable for biomedical applications.

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Silver tungstate-tellurite glass for radioactive iodine immobilization

Seong-Sik Shin, Ga-Yeong Kim, Byeonggwan Lee, Jae-Hwan Yang, Yeon-Su Son, Jung-Hoon Choi, Jae-Young Pyo, Ki Rak Lee, Hwan-Seo Park, Hyun Woo Kang

Summary: In this study, silver tungstate-tellurite glass with different loading of AgI was developed for immobilization of radioactive iodine. The effects of increasing the amount of AgI on the glass matrix were investigated. The leaching properties of all samples were evaluated, and it was found that the release of all elements satisfied the US regulation.

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Effect of excitation and doping concentration on the emission color of a fluorophosphate glass doped with Tb3+and Eu3+

Nedra Saad, Mohamed Haouari, Mayssa Ibrahim, Noura Amamou

Summary: In this work, we investigated the optical properties of a fluorophosphate glass system doped with Tb3+ and Eu3+ ions. We found that the emitted light can be tuned by changing the doping concentration, excitation wavelength, or excitation power, which is important for the design of solid-state lighting sources.

JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS (2024)

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Exploring the Ln-O bonding nature and charge characteristics in monazite in relation to microwave dielectric properties

Jian Li, Jia Liu, Yongcui Zhang, Wei Sun, Yang Wang, Haitao Wu, Ling Li, Chuanbing Cheng, Yingying Wang, Ke Tan, Futian Liu

Summary: Microstructure design plays a crucial role in regulating the microwave dielectric properties of materials, however, the understanding of frequency temperature stability and related micromechanism remains limited. In this study, a combination of first-principles calculations and experimental observation was used to investigate the correlation among sintering behavior, crystal structure, bonding nature, and microwave dielectric properties of LnPO(4) (Ln = Eu, Pr) ceramics. The research findings systematically clarify the optimized effect and micromechanism of lanthanides on the dielectric properties of monazite ceramics, providing insights into the design and enhancement of microwave dielectric materials.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2024)

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Effects of doping on electronic structure and ion diffusion of Li2FeSiO4

JiaNan Wang, ZhiQiang Li, YongZheng Zhu, Yao Liang, Yan Cui, HuaLong Tao, Bo Song, Alexander Nikiforov, ZhiHua Zhang

Summary: First-principles calculations were performed to investigate the crystal structure, electronic structure, and ion diffusion of sulfur-doped Li2FeSiO4. The results showed that sulfur doping can improve the electronic conductivity and reduce the energy barrier for ion diffusion.

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Early structural build-up behavior, setting mechanism, and nanostructure of alkali-activated GGBFS mixtures

Xiaodi Dai, Serdar Aydin, Mert Yuecel Yardimci, Gunter Reekmans, Peter Adriaensens, Geert De Schutter

Summary: This study investigates the rheological behavior, solidification process, and nanostructure changes of sodium hydroxide-activated slag (NH-AAS) and sodium silicate-activated slag (SS-AAS) pastes over time. The results show that NH-AAS and SS-AAS release similar heat and reach a similar reaction degree at their initial setting times, but have different gel structures.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2024)

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Multiscale understanding the effect of K/Na ratio on electrical properties of high-performance KNN-based ceramics

Yifeng Huang, Xin Wang, Yinchang Ma, Xiang Lv, Jiagang Wu

Summary: This study investigates the effect of K/Na ratio on the phase structure, ferroelectric domains, and piezoelectric properties of potassium sodium niobate (KNN)-based ceramics. It reveals that high Na+ content leads to large ferroelectric domains, while high K+ content results in local polarity heterogeneity and distinct dielectric relaxational behavior. The balanced local polarity and stress heterogeneities contribute to improved piezoelectricity.

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Hierarchical porous MgAl2O4 ceramic in situ structured by hollow particles: Low-shrinkage and high-strength

Zun Xia, Yedong Rong, Hao Li, Ye Dong, Hongbo Yu, Jie Xu, Xiuhui Wang, Jinlong Yang

Summary: This study presents the synthesis of hollow MgAl2O4 particles in situ within porous ceramics, resulting in volume expansion and the formation of a hierarchical pore structure, leading to a significant improvement in compressive strength.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2024)

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An exploration of lattice transformation mechanism of muscovite single crystal under EB irradiation at 0-1000 kGy

Honglong Wang, Zhiguo Sun, Faming Xia, Chenguang Yang, Xiaoguang Wang, Jintang Li, Linxu Jiang

Summary: In this study, the micro-geometry morphology variation and microstructural transformation mechanism of muscovite crystals under electron beam irradiation were explored. The results revealed the instability of the muscovite lattice under irradiation, as well as the expansion and shrinkage of the lattice with increasing dose. The study also identified changes in chemical structure and other mechanisms involved. These findings are significant for the design of radiation-resistant silicate materials and the manufacturing of electronic components used in the aerospace industry.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2024)

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Interaction and infiltration behavior between calcium-ferrum-alumina-silicate and Yb4Hf3O12 ceramics at various temperatures

Ling He, Ling Pan, Wei Zhou, Maolin Chen, Qinzhao Zhang, Wenqian Pan, Peng Xiao, Yang Li

Summary: The interaction and infiltration behavior between CFAS and Yb4Hf3O12 ceramics were studied. The wetting behavior of CFAS melt and the formation of a continuous reaction layer affected the infiltration rate of CFAS.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2024)

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Impedance spectroscopy: A useful technique to unveil the mechanism of a CO oxidation reaction

Emerson Luiz dos Santos Veiga, Hector Beltran-Mir, Xavier Vendrell, Jordi Llorca, Eloisa Cordoncillo

Summary: In this study, the impedance spectroscopy technique was used to investigate the reaction mechanism of the CO oxidation reaction using Pr2Zr2-xFexO7 ±δ (x = 0 and 0.10) mixed oxide as a catalyst. It was found that the catalytic reaction occurred simultaneously with a decrease in the overall resistivity of the materials, and the catalytic process caused changes in the parameters of power law dispersion.

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