Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
Qingbo Wen, Fangmu Qu, Zhaoju Yu, Magdalena Graczyk-Zajac, Xiang Xiong, Ralf Riedel
Summary: This review highlights the recent progress in the field of polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) for energy conversion and storage applications. It provides a brief introduction to the synthesis, processing, and microstructure characterization of PDCs, and summarizes their various applications in energy conversion systems and energy storage. The review also discusses possible future applications and research directions for PDCs.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Khalid Muajsam Batoo, Muhammad Hadi, Ritesh Verma, Ankush Chauhan, Rajesh Kumar, Mahavir Singh, Omar M. Aldossary
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of Ba-doped Co-Zn ferrite nanoparticles using the sol-gel auto combustion technique. Various analytical methods were used to confirm the structure, chemical purity, and physical properties of the samples. The findings showed changes in crystallite size, lattice parameter, magnetic properties, and EMI shielding effectiveness with increasing dopant concentration.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Guangyu Qin, Xiaoxiao Huang, Xu Yan, Yunfei He, Yuhao Liu, Long Xia, Bo Zhong
Summary: This study successfully prepared a carbonized wood-decorated NiCo2O4 composite material with an ordered channel structure, and the horizontally arranged channels exhibited high reflection loss value and effective absorption bandwidth under specific conditions. The excellent microwave absorption property is attributed to the ordered channel structure, which promotes interfacial polarization and dipole polarization, as well as multiple reflections and scattering.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Tehmina Kousar, Muhammad Aadil, Sonia Zulfiqar, Muhammad Farooq Warsi, Syeda Rabia Ejaz, Ashraf Y. Elnaggar, Ahmed M. Fallatah, Salah M. El-Bahy, Farzana Mahmood
Summary: Photocatalysis is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly technique for addressing water pollution caused by industrialization. In this study, Ce-doped cobalt/nickel mixed metal ferrite materials were synthesized using the microemulsion method. The C-9@CNMF material exhibited better mineralization of the CR dye, faster mineralization rate, and excellent recyclability and photo-corrosion resistance. These superior photocatalytic properties are attributed to the nanoarchitecture, larger specific surface area, tunable bandgap, and effective charge separation characteristics of the C-9@CNMF sample.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xinming Ren, Beiyue Ma, Hao Liu, Zhoufu Wang, Chengji Deng, Guoqi Liu, Jingkun Yu
Summary: In order to achieve high-quality and stable production of special steel, the performance of low-carbon MgO-C refractories needs to be further optimized. Low-carbon MgO-Al2O3-La2O3-C refractories with enhanced thermal shock resistance and slag resistance were successfully prepared by introducing Al2O3 as a reinforcer and La2O3 as a modifier.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Corson L. Cramer, Emanuel Ionescu, Magdalena Graczyk-Zajac, Andrew T. Nelson, Yutai Katoh, Jeffery J. Haslam, Lothar Wondraczek, Trevor G. Aguirre, Saniya LeBlanc, Hsin Wang, Mansour Masoudi, Ed Tegeler, Ralf Riedel, Paolo Colombo, Majid Minary-Jolandan
Summary: This article reviews the state of the art in ceramic materials for various energy applications, focusing on material selections, processing, and opportunities for additive manufacturing technologies in energy-related ceramic materials manufacturing.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jian Bao, Jialun Du, Lintao Liu, Haitao Wu, Yuanyuan Zhou, Zhenxing Yue
Summary: A new type of microwave dielectric ceramics, KSrPO4, with low dielectric loss was fabricated through a traditional solid-phase method. The ceramics exhibited excellent microwave dielectric properties, suitable for use in LTCC devices. The internal parameters of KSrPO4 ceramics were calculated based on complex chemical bond theory, and their effects on properties were systematically analyzed.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Elviera, Yoki Yulizar, Dewangga Oky Bagus Apriandanu, Rizki Marcony Surya
Summary: In this study, a SnWO4/ZnO heterostructure was successfully constructed using Muntingia calabura L. leaf extract, demonstrating significant photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation with excellent stability. The formation of the heterostructure led to enhanced photocatalytic activity attributed to decreased optical bandgap and low recombination rate of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, showing potential for ecofriendly and cost-effective dye degradation applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Salhah D. Al-Qahtani, Adel M. Binyaseen, Enas Aljuhani, Meshari Aljohani, Hanan K. Alzahrani, Reem Shah, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly
Summary: Novel fluorescent coatings developed for glass materials, including photochromic fluorescent and persistent phosphorescent coatings, display fluorescence and scratch-resistant superhydrophobic properties.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Weiming Zhang, Huimin Xiang, Fu-Zhi Dai, Biao Zhao, Shijiang Wu, Yanchun Zhou
Summary: This study aims to realize electromagnetic wave absorption materials with ultra-broadband absorption capacity and good stability by designing and synthesizing high-entropy transition metal carbides. The results show that excluding certain elements or introducing new elements can improve impedance matching and enhance absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xu Li, Xiaoyan Dong, Fei Wang, Zhi Tan, Qiming Zhang, Hao Chen, Jingwen Xi, Jie Xing, Huanfu Zhou, Jianguo Zhu
Summary: In this study, the enhancement of energy storage properties in lead-free relaxor ferroelectrics was achieved through component regulation. The materials exhibited high recoverable energy storage density, large energy storage efficiency, and a wide operating temperature range. The excellent energy storage properties were mainly attributed to the suppression of early polarization saturation and the improvement of dielectric breakdown strength.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Delin Pu, Yong Pan
Summary: The study investigates the structural stability, mechanical, and thermodynamic properties of TM5Si3C Nowotny phase using first-principles calculations. It is found that the four TM5Si3C ternary phases exhibit high thermal stability and good ductility, which is related to the vibration of the C atom in the system.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Lei Guo, Bowen Li, Yuxian Cheng, Lu Wang
Summary: In this study, Sc was doped into Gd2Zr2O7 to expand the potential for thermal barrier coating (TBC) applications. The solid solution mechanism of Sc in the lattice and the properties of the doped Gd2Zr2O7 were systematically studied. It was found that the optimal Sc doping content was 16.67 at% for achieving the best mechanical and thermophysical properties. The fabricated Gd-Sc/YSZ TBCs showed excellent phase and structural stability at high temperatures and exhibited outstanding thermal shock resistance.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Wei Zhou, Yuting Zhang, Yang Li, Yanzi Gou, Xiaobing Zhou
Summary: A novel ternary layered ceramic of Y3Si2C2 was successfully synthesized on the surface of KD-SA SiC fiber for the first time, significantly improving the EMW absorption performance and achieving effective absorption bandwidth of 5.44 GHz.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Changyong Liu, Yin Qiu, Yanliang Liu, Kun Xu, Ning Zhao, Changshi Lao, Jun Shen, Zhangwei Chen
Summary: This study investigates the effects of various electrode parameters on electrochemical performance, aiming to bridge the gap between 3D printed electrode design and performance. Fabricated using low temperature direct writing technology, the 3D grid porous Li4Ti5O12 thick electrodes demonstrate impressive electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hilal Pecenek, Sevda Yetiman, Fatma Kilic Dokan, M. Serdar Onses, Erkan Yilmaz, Ertugrul Sahmetlioglu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of carbon nanomaterials and MXene addition on MnO2 based supercapacitor electrodes, and finds that MXene based composite materials exhibit the highest specific capacitance and exceptional cycling efficiency. The favorable interaction between MnO2 and nanoscale materials enhances conductivity and surface area, leading to superior supercapacitor efficiency.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Chengye Yu, Mengxi Tan, Chengdong Tao, Yuxuan Hou, Chuanbao Liu, Huimin Meng, Yanjing Su, Lijie Qiao, Yang Bai
Summary: Introducing polarization field is an effective strategy to enhance photocatalytic performance. A new type of BaTiO3/CuO heterostructure catalyst was designed and synthesized in this study, achieving high piezo-photocatalytic activity through the synergy of heterojunction and piezoelectric effect. The BaTiO3/CuO heterostructure showed significantly enhanced piezo-photocatalytic degradation efficiency of organic pollutants.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiangxin Du, Zheng Zhou, Zhao Zhang, Liqin Yao, Qilong Zhang, Hui Yang
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential application of multi-layered piezoelectric fiber composites in flexible energy harvesting devices. The porous structure effectively enhances the overall polarization and surface bound charge density, resulting in a highly efficient electromechanical conversion. The PENG based on the composite fibers shows higher sensitivity and excellent flexibility compared to PENGs with other porous structures.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mengdong Ma, Yanan Sun, Yingju Wu, Zhisheng Zhao, Li Ye, Yanhui Chu
Summary: Nanocrystalline (Hf0.25Zr0.25Ta0.25Ti0.25)C high-entropy carbide ceramics were successfully prepared through high-pressure sintering, showing improved mechanical properties at 1600 degrees C. Furthermore, the high-temperature Vickers hardness exhibited a linear decrease, influenced by the ZrO2 impurity phase at grain boundaries and the softening effect at elevated temperatures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zan Huang, Peifang Luo, Honghong Zheng
Summary: In this work, a facile method was proposed to fabricate Ti4+-doped Li3V2(PO4)3/C nanofibers, and the Ti4+ doping contributed to the improved electrical conductivity and Li+ diffusion coefficient, resulting in good battery characteristics.
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(2022)
