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Materials Science, Ceramics
Miysoon A. Alothman, I. O. Olarinoye, Chahkrit Sriwunkum, Sultan Alomairy, Jamila S. Alzahrani, M. S. Al-Buriahi
Summary: Understanding the radiation attenuation properties of different glass systems is crucial for selecting suitable shielding materials in medical and nuclear facilities. The FLUKA simulations of MASLN glass system show good agreement with XCOM calculations, indicating potential for low-cost light shields in emerging nuclear radiation applications. This study paves the way for further research in the field of radiation and its applications.
JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Francesco Baino, Giulia Magnaterra, Elisa Fiume, Alessandro Schiavi, Luciana-Patricia Tofan, Martin Schwentenwein, Enrica Verne
Summary: This study focuses on the additive manufacturing and characterization of hydroxyapatite scaffolds mimicking the trabecular architecture of cancellous bone. A novel approach using stereolithographic technology and 3D reconstructions of polymeric sponges as templates was proposed. The fabricated scaffolds showed promising mechanical properties and mass transport behaviors, making them suitable for bone tissue engineering applications.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
Navya Kota, Munagala Sai Charan, Tapas Laha, Siddhartha Roy
Summary: Metal/ceramic interpenetrating phase composites (IPCs) are highly sought after in various industries for their superior properties, typically involving two steps in the fabrication process. However, as of now, there has been no review article summarizing all aspects of processing and properties of IPCs.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiabin Ma, Biao Zhao, Huimin Xiang, Fu-Zhi Dai, Yi Liu, Rui Zhang, Yanchun Zhou
Summary: In this study, three new high-entropy spinel ferrite ceramics were designed and synthesized with excellent electromagnetic absorbing capabilities. Among them, (Mg0.2Mn0.2Fe0.2Co0.2Ni0.2)Fe2O4 showed the best performance in electromagnetic wave absorption.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Debao Liu, Baolu Shi, Liyan Geng, Yiguang Wang, Baosheng Xu, Yanfei Chen
Summary: High-entropy rare-earth zirconate ceramics were successfully prepared using a new high-speed positive grinding strategy combined with solid-state reaction method. The samples exhibit a single-phase defect fluorite-type crystal structure with excellent high-temperature thermal stability and mechanical properties, making them suitable for next-generation thermal-barrier coatings.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jinyan Shi, Yuanchun Liu, Huijie Xu, Yiming Peng, Qiang Yuan, Julong Gao
Summary: This study investigates the control of stability in lightweight chemical foaming mixtures and prepares ultra-lightweight foamed geopolymer concrete by replacing part of fly ash with cenospheres. The results show that increasing the substitution ratio of cenospheres helps in generating smaller initial bubbles but adversely affects the long-term stability of the bubbles. The mixture with 50% cenospheres exhibits the best stability and hardened pore structure.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Weijia Guo, Zhiyu Ma, Yu Luo, Yugu Chen, Zhenxing Yue, Longtu Li
Summary: Al/Nd co-doping significantly improves the dielectric properties of low-loss tungsten-bronze microwave dielectric ceramics. With the increase of doping amount, the relative dielectric constant and temperature coefficient of resonant frequency decrease, and the Qxf value increases significantly.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Qian Wang, Qian Li, Liang Zhang, Dong Xu Chen, Hui Jin, Ji Dong Li, Jun Wei Zhang, Chun Yan Ban
Summary: In this study, a Ni-based gradient composite coating reinforced with WC was successfully prepared on a Q345R steel substrate by laser cladding. The coating exhibited enhanced wear resistance and reduced cracking tendency, thanks to its multilayer structure and gradient composition design.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Tanveer Ali, Muhammad Farooq Warsi, Sonia Zulfiqar, Abdul Sami, Sana Ullah, A. Rasheed, Ibrahim A. Alsafari, Philips O. Agboola, Imran Shakir, Mirza Mahmood Baig
Summary: The extensive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics has resulted in antibiotic resistance, making multi-drug resistance an increasing issue in the management of various infectious diseases. This study focused on the green synthesis of nickel/nickel oxide nanoparticles using Lactuca Serriola seeds extract and examined their bactericidal effect and photocatalytic activity against human pathogenic bacteria.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
Bodong Fang, Zhuojun Hu, Tao Shi, Yanming Liu, Xian Wang, Daping Yang, Kuai Zhu, Xingyu Zhao, Zhifang Zhao
Summary: Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is a new cementing material that shows great potential and excellent properties. It not only possesses traditional cement characteristics but also exhibits features of ceramics, refractory materials, and biological materials. MPC materials have diverse applications in fields such as architecture, wall spraying, structure repair, solid waste curing, biomedical engineering, and 3D printing. This paper provides a summary of recent research progress on MPC, including material properties and applications in various fields, and discusses future research directions and current challenges.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Tian-Zhe Tu, Ji-Xuan Liu, Lin Zhou, Yongcheng Liang, Guo -Jun Zhang
Summary: The study reveals that HEZ ceramics show a graceful behavior to CMAS corrosion, much better than LZ ceramics. HEZ only suffered from dissolution and re-precipitation due to CMAS corrosion, while additional grain boundary corrosion existed in the LZ system. The fine-grained structure of the precipitated high-entropy apatite resulted in a reaction layer without cracks. Therefore, HEZ is a promising candidate for TBCs with extreme resistance to CMAS corrosion.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shakoor Ahmad, Muhammad Aadil, Syeda Rabia Ejaz, Muhammad Usman Akhtar, Hadia Noor, Sajjad Haider, Ibrahim A. Alsafari, Ghazala Yasmin
Summary: Industrial pollution has caused water contamination by toxic dyes and pathogenic microbes leading to a need for effective photocatalysis techniques. Researchers have developed a ZnO/SrZnO2 composite as a highly efficient photocatalyst capable of mineralizing dyes and exhibiting antibacterial properties, showing significant potential for water treatment.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shaker M. A. Qaidi, Ahmed S. Mohammed, Hemn Unis Ahmed, Rabar H. Faraj, Wael Emad, Bassam A. Tayeh, Fadi Althoey, Osama Zaid, Nadhim Hamah Sor
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the environmental and economic impact, resources, and physicochemical properties of waste rubber, as well as the behaviors and properties of rubberized geopolymer concrete (Ru-GPC). The effect of crumb rubber (CRu) substitution on critical properties is addressed critically. The study also highlights the applications, embodied CO2 emissions, and cost analysis of Ru-GPC.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiaoyan Dong, Xu Li, Hongyun Chen, Qinpeng Dong, Jiaming Wang, Xiang Wang, Yue Pan, Xiuli Chen, Huanfu Zhou
Summary: This study designs a novel lead-free solid solution and analyzes its domain evolution and relaxor behavior. The results confirm the contribution of the relaxor behavior to the energy storage characteristics and demonstrate stable energy storage properties, as well as advantages in practical applications such as high discharge energy storage density and fast discharge rate.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Majid Mahmood, Sonia Zulfiqar, Muhammad Farooq Warsi, Muhammad Aadil, Imran Shakir, Sajjad Haider, Philips O. Agboola, Muhammad Shahid
Summary: The nanohybrid of vanadium pentoxide and MXene shows improved specific capacity and excellent cyclic, electrochemical, and mechanical performance, maintaining high specific capacity even after extensive testing. The hydrothermal synthesis of nanowires and ultrasound route formation of the nanohybrid effectively address the stacking issue of two-dimensional MXene sheets, allowing for effective interface interaction and suppression of stacking.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ahmed M. Tahwia, Mohamed Abd Ellatief, Ashraf M. Heneigel, Mohamed Abd Elrahman
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of waste materials on the performance of eco-friendly ultra-high-performance geopolymer concrete (UHPGC) and found that mechanical and microstructural characteristics of UHPGC improved with increasing crushed glass (CG) content. The research demonstrated that waste materials can be successfully used in UHPGC production.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ahmed Saeed Hassanien
Summary: This article focuses on the study of the linear and nonlinear optical characteristics of thermally evaporated a-CuxGe20-xSe40Te40 thin films. Measurements and analyses of optical constants, potentials, and oscillator models were conducted to investigate the effects of different Cu ratios on the film properties. The article also discusses other important optoelectrical and dielectric parameters.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Junnan Tao, Mingyuan Wang, Guiwu Liu, Qinqin Liu, Lei Lu, Neng Wan, Hua Tang, Guanjun Qiao
Summary: The novel dual-functional 0D Cd0.5Zn0.5S/2D Ti3C2 hybrid was fabricated to enhance the photocatalytic efficiency for simultaneous water-to-hydrogen conversion and benzyl alcohol-to-benzaldehyde oxidation under visible light illumination. By increasing the contact area and forming Schottky barrier (SB) sites, the hybrid showed improved electron-hole separation and light utilization. Experimental measurements and density functional theory (DFT) calculations supported the efficient performance of the hybrid catalyst in hydrogen evolution and benzaldehyde production.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhi-hai He, Hao-nan Zhu, Jin-yan Shi, Jing Li, Qiang Yuan, Cong Ma
Summary: The effect of metakaolin on the setting time, fluidity and early-ages strength of magnesium potassium phosphate cement was studied, and it was found that incorporating an appropriate amount of metakaolin improves the mechanical properties, fluidity, and shrinkage of the cement specimens.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xuewei Luo, Lirong Luo, Xiaofeng Zhao, Huangyue Cai, Shuaishuai Duan, Chunhui Xu, Shuo Huang, Hongyun Jin, Shuen Hou
Summary: The emergence of high-entropy ceramics has provided new opportunities for designing and optimizing materials with desired properties. The designed high-entropy rare-earth zirconates (La0.2Nd0.2Sm0.2Eu0.2Gd0.2)2Zr2O7 and (Yb0.2Nd0.2Sm0.2Eu0.2Gd0.2)2Zr2O7 exhibit a single pyrochlore structure with excellent phase stability at high temperatures. The Yb-containing system shows promising properties for thermal barrier coatings applications, such as high thermal expansion coefficient, low thermal conductivity, and improved fracture toughness.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
