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Materials Science, Ceramics
M. S. Al-Buriahi, Manal Hessien, Faisal Alresheedi, Ateyyah M. Al-Baradi, Z. A. Alrowaili, Imen Kebaili, I. O. Olarinoye
Summary: This paper synthesized ZnO-Bi2O3 nanocomposites and characterized their optical, structure, and radiation shielding properties. Through analysis of FTIR and UV spectra, the nanocomposites showed promising photon shielding abilities. The materials could potentially enhance the photon shielding competence of existing composite materials.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Chao Zhang, Yunchun Huan, Ying Li, Yifan Luo, Marc Debliquy
Summary: In this study, hollow sphere sensors based on In2O3 were prepared using the soft template method for the detection of low concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for early diagnosis of lung cancer. The Ag-In2O3 composite sensors showed the highest response to isopropanol and had a significant improvement compared to pure In2O3 sensors, with shortened response and recovery time.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
A. Ibrahim, M. A. Farag, M. S. Sadeq
Summary: The impact of tungsten oxide (WO3) additions on sodium zinc borate glasses was studied. It was found that the addition of WO3 resulted in changes in the glass structure, improved optical transparency, and enhanced radiation shielding parameters. This research demonstrates the potential for transparent glasses with improved radiation protection through WO3 doping.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Xin Pang, Shixiang Xue, Tong Zhou, Quanlong Xu, Wanying Lei
Summary: The Ti3C2/WO3/PVDF photocatalytic membrane, prepared by dispersing WO3 nanoplates on the surface of Ti3C2 MXene, demonstrates efficient water purification and good photostability. The outstanding performance of the photocatalytic membrane is attributed to the electrical conductivity of Ti3C2, the formation of built-in electric field, and the large interface contact area between Ti3C2 and WO3.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Muhammad Farooq Warsi, Khadija Chaudhary, Sonia Zulfiqar, Abdur Rahman, Ibrahim A. Al Safari, Hafiz Muhammad Zeeshan, Philips O. Agboola, Muhammad Shahid, Muhammad Suleman
Summary: In this study, visible-light-active binary metal doped Mn0.9Cu0.05Ag0.05O2 nanostructures were synthesized and found to exhibit improved visible light activity and prolonged separation of photoinduced carriers. The binary metal doping not only influenced the crystal structure of MnO2, but also led to enhanced antibacterial and photocatalytic performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Di Wu, Lili Liu, Heng Liang, Huangbin Duan, Wendong Nie, Junrong Wang, Jiaqing Peng, Xinyu Ye
Summary: In this study, novel fluoride phosphors LiBAlF6:Cr3+ (B = Ca, Sr) with low phonon energy and weak electron-phonon coupling were successfully synthesized. These phosphors exhibit ultra-broad NIR emission under blue light excitation, showing good thermal stability and photoelectric conversion efficiencies. LiCaAlF6:Cr3+ and LiSrAlF6:Cr3+ have great potential applications in infrared inspection, with the ability to detect internal bruises in apples and water levels behind bottle trademarks.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Mohamed H. El-Newehy, Hak Yong Kim, Tawfik A. Khattab, Mehrez E. El-Naggar
Summary: The study successfully developed lanthanide-doped aluminate nanoparticles/polystyrene electrospun nanofibers as novel secure authentication films, which demonstrated photochromism and fluorescence. The nanofibers had high transparency, stretchability, and hydrophobic properties, showing potential for anti-counterfeiting applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Aming Xie, Jiajia Wang, Cheng Zhang, Siyao Cheng
Summary: This work investigates the dielectric loss behavior and electromagnetic wave absorption (EMA) property of MoO2 ceramic from single crystal to polycrystal. It is found that polycrystal MoO2 exhibits better dielectric loss ability than single crystal MoO2, resulting in significantly enhanced EMA performance. The research determines that polarization loss plays a dominant role in the dielectric loss of MoO2 ceramic.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Youqiang Xing, Xingsheng Wang, Zhonghua Du, Zhiwei Zhu, Ze Wu, Lei Liu
Summary: Surface textures of dimples combined with DLC coatings can significantly enhance the tribological properties of Si3N4/TiC ceramics, with the combination showing the best efficiency in reducing friction, adhesion, and wear. This improvement is attributed to the synergistic effect of DLC coatings and surface textures, leading to the formation of lubrication film, debris capture, increased surface hardness, and reduced contact area.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
Lvping Fu, Huazhi Gu, Ao Huang, Siu Wing Or, Yang Zou, Yongshun Zou, Meijie Zhang
Summary: The design of lightweight wear linings for industrial furnaces is crucial for energy and resource efficiency. This review provides a systematic overview of the properties, fabrication, and application of lightweight refractories, as well as outlining future research directions. Structural design and application efficiency are key factors to consider in the development of lightweight wear linings.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Pai Peng, Caohong Chen, Bing Cui, Jiamao Li, Dong Xu, Bin Tang
Summary: The effects of flash sintering on (Zr + Ta) co-doped TiO2 ceramics were investigated, and the results showed that flash sintering can reduce the sintering temperature, shorten the processing time, and increase the dielectric permittivity with increasing electric fields.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Talya Tahir, Khadija Chaudhary, Muhammad Farooq Warsi, Muhammad Saqib Saif, Ibrahim A. Alsafari, Imran Shakir, Philips O. Agboola, Sajjad Haider, Sonia Zulfiqar
Summary: The report focused on the synthesis of Gd+3 doped V2O5 nanostructures and GVO/MXene binary nanocomposite, characterized using various techniques and analyzed for photocatalytic performance and antibacterial properties. The results demonstrated that GVO/MXene exhibited excellent performance in photocatalytic degradation and bacterial inhibition.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
P. Santhoshkumar, Balamurugan Thirumalraj, Balasubramanian Sriram, K. Karuppasamy, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, A. Kathalingam, Heeman Choe, Hyun-Seok Kim
Summary: This study successfully applied selenide-based composites for electrochemical sensing of carbendazim, with a wide linear concentration range and low detection limit. The application of this material holds great potential in areas such as water treatment and environmental monitoring.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Beiyue Ma, Xinming Ren, Zhi Gao, Jialong Tian, Zhouhua Jiang, Wenyu Zan, Jingkun Yu, Fan Qian, Yingnan Cao, Gaofeng Fu
Summary: The addition of Al2O3-SiC powder to low-carbon MgO-C refractories can effectively improve their performance, with the formation of spinel dense layer and high-viscosity isolation layer being the internal reason for the enhancement of oxidation resistance and slag resistance.Increasing the heat treatment temperature is beneficial for the phase conversion of mullite and quartz to alumina and silicon carbide in the electroceramics waste.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zan Huang, Peifang Luo, Honghong Zheng, Zhaochun Lyu
Summary: A series of three-dimensional Al3+-doped Li3V2(PO4)(3)@C/CNTs microspheres were fabricated for the first time using a simple spray drying and solid-state reaction process. The Li+ diffusion coefficient and electrical conductivity of Li3V2(PO4)(3) were significantly enhanced due to the Al3+ doping and the formation of a three-dimensional network by the carbon film and CNTs. The Al3+-doped composites showed excellent lithium storage properties, including high capacity and good cyclic-life, making Al3+ doping a promising strategy for improving the rate properties of Li3V2(PO4)(3) for lithium energy storage.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Leiyang Zhang, Ruiyi Jing, Yunyao Huang, Qingyuan Hu, D. O. Alikin, V. Ya Shur, Dawei Wang, Xiaoyong Wei, Lin Zhang, Gang Liu, Li Jin
Summary: This research clarifies the electrostrictive effect in KNN-based systems, demonstrating that the Q(33) values in the KNLN-ST system fall within a reasonable range for perovskite-structured ferroelectric ceramics. Furthermore, an ultra-high electrostrictive strain was achieved in the 0.8KNLN-0.2ST sample, expanding the potential application field of KNN-based ceramics to electrostrictive actuators.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
Pilomeena Arokiasamy, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim, Salmabanu Luhar, Andrei Victor Sandu, Noorina Hidayu Jamil, Marcin Nabialek
Summary: Synthesizing hydroxyapatite (HAp) using natural resources has become a popular alternative due to the risks and drawbacks associated with synthetic HAp. However, there is limited research on synthesizing HAp with comparable properties to synthetic HAp using natural sources in a simple and cost-effective manner.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
M. Khalid Hossain, M. H. K. Rubel, Md Ali Akbar, Mohammad Hafez Ahmed, Nazmul Haque, Md. Ferdous Rahman, Jaker Hossain, K. Monower Hossain
Summary: This concise review summarizes the applications of rare earth oxides (REOs) in various fields, including corrosion protection, thermal barrier coating, catalytic reactions, refrigeration, etc. It addresses the challenges and highlights the potential of REOs for industrial applications, providing critical insights for interested researchers.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Menghua Zhang, Zixuan Pang, Yunxiang Jia, Chenwei Shan
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different fibre orientations of 2D-Cf/SiC on the grinding force, surface roughness, and surface/subsurface micromorphology in ultrasonic-assisted grinding. The results show that brittle fracture is the predominant material removal mode, and various forms of material breakage occur. Ultrasonic-assisted grinding can effectively decrease the grinding force and improve the surface integrity.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Dongjiang Wu, Jing Shi, Fangyong Niu, Guangyi Ma, Cong Zhou, Bi Zhang
Summary: Functionally graded ceramics (FGC) with different gradient transitions were prepared using laser directed energy deposition (LDED) method. The direct transition sample showed interface and longitudinal crack problems, while the gradient transition mode effectively suppressed crack formation and improved bonding strength.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
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