Materials Science, Ceramics

Review Materials Science, Ceramics

Advances in ultra-high temperature ceramics, composites, and coatings

Dewei Ni, Yuan Cheng, Jiaping Zhang, Ji-Xuan Liu, Ji Zou, Bowen Chen, Haoyang Wu, Hejun Li, Shaoming Dong, Jiecai Han, Xinghong Zhang, Qiangang Fu, Guo-Jun Zhang

Summary: Ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) have ultra-high melting points, outstanding mechanical properties, and ablation resistance at elevated temperatures, making them promising materials for structural applications in extreme environments such as rockets and hypersonic vehicles. The development of high-entropy UHTCs is an emerging direction for ultra-high temperature materials.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Review Materials Science, Ceramics

Progress in ceramic materials and structure design toward advanced thermal barrier coatings

Zhi-Yuan Wei, Guo-Hui Meng, Lin Chen, Guang-Rong Li, Mei-Jun Liu, Wei-Xu Zhang, Li-Na Zhao, Qiang Zhang, Xiao-Dong Zhang, Chun-Lei Wan, Zhi-Xue Qu, Lin Chen, Jing Feng, Ling Liu, Hui Dong, Ze-Bin Bao, Xiao-Feng Zhao, Xiao-Feng Zhang, Lei Guo, Liang Wang, Bo Cheng, Wei-Wei Zhang, Peng-Yun Xu, Guan-Jun Yang, Hong-Neng Cai, Hong Cui, You Wang, Fu-Xing Ye, Zhuang Ma, Wei Pan, Min Liu, Ke-Song Zhou, Chang-Jiu Li

Summary: This paper reviews the latest progress of new ceramic materials, summarizes the spalling mechanism of the ceramic top coat, and discusses new structural design methods for high-performance TBCs. It provides comprehensive guidance for the development of next-generation advanced TBCs.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Crystal structure and enhanced microwave dielectric properties of the Ce2[Zr1-x(Al1/2Ta1/2)x]3(MoO4)9 ceramics at microwave frequency

Chao Feng, Xu Zhou, Bingjing Tao, Haitao Wu, Shifeng Huang

Summary: In this study, dense microwave dielectric ceramics of Ce-2[Zr1-x(Al1/2Ta1/2)(x)](3)(MoO4)(9) were prepared via the solid-state route, and their microstructures, sintering behaviors, and microwave dielectric properties were investigated. The results showed that Ce-2[Zr-0.94(Al1/2Ta1/2)(0.06)](3)(MoO4)(9) exhibited excellent dielectric properties at 850℃.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Ultrabroad band microwave absorption from hierarchical MoO3/TiO2/Mo2TiC2Tx hybrids via annealing treatment

Feiyue Hu, Fan Zhang, Xiaohan Wang, Yaya Li, Hailong Wang, Rui Zhang, Hongxia Li, Bingbing Fan

Summary: This study presents the preparation of MoO3/TiO2/Mo2TiC2Tx hybrids by growing MoO3 and TiO2 oxides on Mo2TiC2Tx MXene. The hybrids exhibit excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance and a broad effective absorption bandwidth when annealed at the appropriate temperature.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Low permittivity cordierite-based microwave dielectric ceramics for 5G/6G telecommunications

Weichao Lou, Minmin Mao, Kaixin Song, Kuiwen Xu, Bing Liu, Wenjun Li, Bin Yang, Zeming Qi, Jianwei Zhao, Shikuan Sun, Huixin Lin, Yuanyun Hu, Di Zhou, Dawei Wang, Ian M. Reaney

Summary: This study adjusts the temperature coefficient of resonant frequency of Mg2Al4Si5O18 ceramics using 5.5 wt% TiO2, while maintaining low relative permittivity and good properties. A demonstrator antenna made from the adjusted material exhibits high gain and efficiency.

JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Modelling and grinding characteristics of unidirectional C-SiCs

Shuoshuo Qu, Peng Yao, Yadong Gong, Yuying Yang, Dongkai Chu, Qingsheng Zhu

Summary: This study establishes a theoretical model and a numerical simulation model to research the micro-MRM of C-SiCs, and proves their reliability through experiments. The results show that fiber pull-out, fiber outcrop, matrix cracking, and interfacial debonding are the basic defects in C-SiCs. As the grinding depth increases, the grinding performance of C-SiCs gradually deteriorates.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

A high-entropy spinel ceramic oxide as the cathode for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells

Yangsen Xu, Xi Xu, Lei Bi

Summary: A high-entropy ceramic oxide is used as the cathode for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells for the first time. The high-entropy spinel oxide shows good stability and enhanced performance due to its unique structure. The high-entropy design offers a promising route for the development of high-performance materials for fuel cells.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Dielectric temperature stability and energy storage performance of NBT-based ceramics by introducing high-entropy oxide

Shiyu Zhou, Yongping Pu, Xinyi Zhao, Ouyang Tao, Jiamin Ji, Qianwen Zhang, Canpeng Zhang, Shikuan Sun, Rong Sun, Junjie Li, Dawei Wang

Summary: In this study, a high-entropy perovskite oxide was introduced into lead-free ferroelectric ceramics to enhance the high-temperature dielectric stability and energy storage performance. The ceramic showed excellent comprehensive performance, making it promising for high-temperature applications.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

First-principles investigation of oxidation mechanism of Al-doped Mo5Si3 silicide

Delin Pu, Yong Pan

Summary: Hydrogen and oxygen have a negative impact on the mechanical properties of high-temperature materials. In this study, the oxidation mechanism of Mo-Si-Al silicide was investigated through first-principles calculations. The results showed that the presence of Al improved the oxidation resistance of Mo5Si3 by enhancing the localized hybridization between Al and O atoms.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Experimental and DFT studies of flower-like Ni-doped Mo2C on carbon fiber paper: A highly efficient and robust HER electrocatalyst modulated by Ni(NO3)2 concentration

Lei Zhang, Zhihui Hu, Juntong Huang, Zhi Chen, Xibao Li, Zhijun Feng, Huiyong Yang, Saifang Huang, Ruiying Luo

Summary: This work presents a facile method for preparing efficient and stable non-precious metal catalysts. By adjusting the concentration of nickel nitrate, control over the morphology, structure, and electrocatalytic activity of Mo2C is achieved. It is found that moderate nickel doping can greatly enhance the performance of the catalyst, while excessive doping has a negative effect on the catalytic activity.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

8 Analysis and research hotspots of ceramic materials in textile application

Ruihang Huang, Xiaoming Yang

Summary: This study uses scientometric methods to analyze the development history and research hotspots of ceramics in textile applications. It finds that the research on ceramic textiles is currently in the extension stage, with the highest number of papers published by Chinese scholars, but low importance.

JOURNAL OF CERAMIC PROCESSING RESEARCH (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

High-entropy (La0.2Nd0.2Sm0.2Eu0.2Gd0.2)2Ce2O7: A potential thermal barrier material with improved thermo-physical properties

Yun Xue, Xiaoqin Zhao, Yulong An, Yijing Wang, Meizhen Gao, Huidi Zhou, Jianmin Chen

Summary: By designing and synthesizing high-entropy (La0.2Nd0.2Sm0.2Eu0.2Gd0.2)(2)Ce2O7, the thermal expansion property of oxides is improved and the thermal conductivity is reduced. The multicomponent material has a higher thermal expansion coefficient and prominent thermal insulation behavior, and maintains phase stability at high temperatures, making it a promising TBC material.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Structural parameters, energy states and magnetic properties of the novel Se-doped NiFe2O4 ferrites as highly efficient electrocatalysts for HER

Muhammad Hassan, Yassine Slimani, Mohammed A. Gondal, Mohamed J. S. Mohamed, Sadik Guener, Munirah A. Almessiere, Aroob M. Surrati, Abdulhadi Baykal, Sergei Trukhanov, Alex Trukhanov

Summary: This study focuses on the production and investigation of NiFe2O4 spinel ferrite nanoparticles doped with different masses of Se. The results show that the chemical content of Se has an impact on the crystal structure, microstructure, and magnetic properties. Superparamagnetic and ferrimagnetic states are observed in a wide magnetic field range. The magnetic characteristics do not change significantly when Se-substitution is less than 2.0%. However, a nonlinear dependence of magnetic parameters is observed for samples with Se-substitution greater than or equal to 2.0%. The undoped sample and NiFe2O4+x%Se exhibit soft magnetic behavior.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

First-principles investigation of solution mechanism of C in TM-Si-C matrix as the potential high-temperature ceramics

Delin Pu, Yong Pan

Summary: The study used first-principles calculations to investigate the occupation mechanism of C in TM5Si3 silicides, revealing that C element prefers to occupy Mo5Si3-C(2) and Ta5Si3-C(3) models. Additionally, the results show that the additive C element weakens the mechanical properties of TM5Si3, but can improve the fracture toughness of Mo5Si3 and Ta5Si3.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2022)

Review Materials Science, Ceramics

A review of 3D printed porous ceramics

Feng Zhang, Zongan Li, Mengjia Xu, Shiyan Wang, Na Li, Jiquan Yang

Summary: This review paper introduces the 3D printing technologies for fabricating porous ceramic parts and discusses their properties and applications. There is currently a lack of systematic review on 3D printing of porous ceramics, and this review fills this gap. It also provides some perspectives on future research directions.

JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Spectral studies of Dy3+:zincphosphate glasses for white light source emission applications: A comparative study

V. Chandrappa, Ch. Basavapoornima, C. R. Kesavulu, C. K. Jayasankar, A. Mohan Babu, Shobha Rani Depuru

Summary: In this study, Dy3+-doped zinc phosphate glasses were prepared and characterized for their optical and luminescent properties. The results showed that the incorporation of Dy3+ ions affected the absorption, photoluminescence, decay time, and quantum yield of the glasses, indicating their potential for various applications.

JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

High-entropy perovskite RETa3O9 ceramics for high-temperature environmental/thermal barrier coatings

Lin Chen, Baihui Li, Jun Guo, Yuke Zhu, Jing Feng

Summary: Four high-entropy perovskite (HEP) RETa3O9 samples with excellent mechanical properties and thermal properties were fabricated using a spark plasma sintering method. The results showed that the HEP ceramics exhibited low thermal conductivity, high hardness, appropriate Young's modulus, and enhanced fracture toughness. The analysis of different parameters influencing the thermal conductivity can expand the applications of HEP materials.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Up-conversion and temperature sensing properties of Na2GdMg2(VO4)3:Yb3+, Er3+ phosphors

LianJie Li, Ye Tong, Jing Chen, YiHang Chen, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, LiPing Chen, Tao Pang, Hai Guo

Summary: In this study, Na2GdMg2(VO4)(3):Yb3+,Er3+ phosphors were synthesized and their crystal structures, luminescent characteristics, and temperature sensing properties were investigated. The results suggest that these phosphors could potentially serve as optical temperature sensing materials.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Electrospun Cu-doped In2O3 hollow nanofibers with enhanced H2S gas sensing performance

Yu Zhang, Shuai Han, Mingyuan Wang, Siwei Liu, Guiwu Liu, Xianfeng Meng, Ziwei Xu, Mingsong Wang, Guanjun Qiao

Summary: Cu-In2O3 hollow nanofibers fabricated by electrospinning and calcination exhibit over 20 times higher responses to H2S compared to pristine In2O3 hollow nanofibers, showing excellent selectivity and reproducibility.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Bioceramic coatings on metallic implants: An overview

Maziar Montazerian, Fatemeh Hosseinzadeh, Carla Migneco, Francesco Baino, Marcus V. L. Fook

Summary: Metallic implants in orthopedic surgeries can fail due to various reasons, but bioceramic coatings offer a suitable solution. This review provides an overview of different types of metallic implants and their pros and cons, focusing on the application of bioceramic coatings on them.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2022)