Aluminum alloys that are additively manufactured using the laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)suffer from relatively poor high cycle fatigue(HCF)resistance.In an effort to alleviate this,a high-strength Al alloy,Al-Mn-Mg-Sc...Aluminum alloys that are additively manufactured using the laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)suffer from relatively poor high cycle fatigue(HCF)resistance.In an effort to alleviate this,a high-strength Al alloy,Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr,with columnar,equiaxed,and bi-modal microstructures was produced by varying the scanning velocity and the substrate temperature during the LPBF process.The tensile strength of LPBF Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy is 475±5–516±6 MPa with favorable elongation of approximately 11%,higher than that of most of the other Al alloys,including conventional high-strength rolled/ECAP Al alloys and AM Al-Mg-Sc-Zr alloys.Specimens with bimodal microstructure and specimens with fully equiaxed microstructure both show a fatigue strength of 230 MPa(at 107 loading cycles),which is the highest among those reported for the LPBF Al alloys.The deformation synergy in the bimodal microstructure also improves the fatigue resistance in the strain-controlled low cycle fatigue(LCF)regime.The equiaxed microstructure restricts the to-and-fro dislocation motion during cyclic loading,which,in turn,minimizes the strain localization.At the later stages of strain accumulation,microcracks form at the grain boundaries,limiting the further improvement of the alloy's fatigue strength.This study demonstrates microstructural tailoring through AM enables improvement of the fatigue resistance of aluminum alloys.展开更多
Achieving high energy and power densities is currently a core challenge in the fabrication of energy storage materials.Although numerous high-capacity materials have been developed,conventional planar electrodes canno...Achieving high energy and power densities is currently a core challenge in the fabrication of energy storage materials.Although numerous high-capacity materials have been developed,conventional planar electrodes cannot achieve high active material loading and efficient ion/electron transport simultaneously.By contrast,three-dimensional(3D)structures have attracted increasing interest because of their capacity to enhance active material utilization,shorten ion and electron transport pathways,reduce interfacial impedance,and provide spatial accommodation for volume expansion.Additive manufacturing(AM)technology effectively fabricates energy-storage materials with 3D structures by accurately constructing complex 3D structures via layer-by-layer deposition.Recent studies have employed AM to construct ordered 3D electrodes that can optimize ion/electron transport,regulate electric field distribution,or improve the electrode-electrolyte interface,thereby contributing to enhanced kinetic performance and cycling stability.This review systematically summarizes the applications of several AM technologies in the fabrication of energy storage materials and analyzes their respective advantages and limitations.Subsequently,the advantages of AM technology in the fabrication of energy storage materials and several major optimization strategies are comprehensively discussed.Finally,the major challenges and potential applications of AM technology in energy storage material optimization are discussed.展开更多
Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)are a potential candidate to lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)but possess unsatisfactory capacity and rate properties.Herein,the metallic cobalt selenide quantum dots(Co0.85Se-QDs)encapsulated i...Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)are a potential candidate to lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)but possess unsatisfactory capacity and rate properties.Herein,the metallic cobalt selenide quantum dots(Co0.85Se-QDs)encapsulated in mesoporous carbon matrix were designed via a direct hydrothermal method.Specifically,the cobalt selenide/carbon composite(Co0.85Se-QDs/C)possesses tertiary hierarchical structure,which is the primary quantum dots,the secondary petals flake,and the tertiary hollow micropolyhedron framework.Co0.85Se-QDs are homogenously embedded into the carbon petals flake,which constitute the hollow polyhedral framework.This unique structure can take the advantages of both nanoscale and microscale features:Co0.85Se-QDs can expand in a multidimensional and ductile carbon matrix and reduce the K-intercalation stress in particle dimensions;the micropetals can restrain the agglomeration of active materials and promote the transportation of potassium ion and electron.In addition,the hollow carbon framework buffers volume expansion,maintains the structural integrity,and increases the electronic conductivity.Benefiting from this tertiary hierarchical structure,outstanding K-storage performance(402 mAh g?1 after 100 cycles at 50 mA g?1)is obtained when Co0.85Se-QDs/C is used as KIBs anode.More importantly,the selenization process in this work is newly reported and can be generally extended to prepare other quantum dots encapsulated in edge-limited frameworks for excellent energy storage.展开更多
Water atomized pure iron powder was compacted by high velocity compaction （HVC） with and without upper relaxation assist （URA） device. The influence of URA device on green density, spring back, green strength and ...Water atomized pure iron powder was compacted by high velocity compaction （HVC） with and without upper relaxation assist （URA） device. The influence of URA device on green density, spring back, green strength and hardness was studied. Morphological characteristics of the samples were observed by scanning electron microscope （SEM）. Green strength of the samples was measured by computer controlled universal testing machine. The results show that as stroke length increases, the green density, green strength and hardness of the compacts increase gradually. At the identical stroke length, the green density of the compacts pressed with URA devise was 2% higher than the compacts pressed without URA device. The green strength and hardness of the compacts pressed with URA device were higher than the compacts pressed without URA device. Furthermore, the radial spring back of the compacts decreased gradually with the increment in stroke length, whilst that of compacts prepared with URA device was lower.展开更多
This study investigates the phase transformation and microstructure of porous Fe Al parts sintered from elemental powder mixtures using in-situ neutron diffraction and in-situ thermal dilatometry.A single B2 structure...This study investigates the phase transformation and microstructure of porous Fe Al parts sintered from elemental powder mixtures using in-situ neutron diffraction and in-situ thermal dilatometry.A single B2 structured Fe Al phase was determined in the sintered Fe Al alloy.The combined effects of the Kirkendall porosity,transient liquid phase,and phase transformations associated with powder sintering all contribute to the swelling phenomenon of the final sintered part.The aqueous corrosion test indicates that the corrosion products include iron oxides in the porous Fe Al parts.The accumulation of corrosion products blocks the pore channel and decreases pore size and permeability over the soaking time.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)show great potential for applications in grid-scale energy storage,given their intrinsic safety,cost effectiveness,environmental friendliness,and impressive electrochemical performance...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)show great potential for applications in grid-scale energy storage,given their intrinsic safety,cost effectiveness,environmental friendliness,and impressive electrochemical performance.However,strong electrostatic interactions exist between zinc ions and host materials,and they hinder the development of advanced cathode materials for efficient,rapid,and stable Zn-ion storage.MXenes and their derivatives possess a large interlayer spacing,excellent hydrophilicity,outstanding electronic conductivity,and high redox activity.These materials are considered“rising star”cathode candidates for AZIBs.This comprehensive review discusses recent advances in MXenes as AZIB cathodes from the perspectives of crystal structure,Zn-storage mechanism,surface modification,interlayer engineering,and conductive network design to elucidate the correlations among their composition,structure,and electrochemical performance.This work also outlines the remaining challenges faced by MXenes for aqueous Zn-ion storage,such as the urgent need for improved toxic preparation methods,exploration of potential novel MXene cathodes,and suppression of layered MXene restacking upon cycling,and introduces the prospects of MXene-based cathode materials for high-performance AZIBs.展开更多
The performance of Li||Sb-Sn liquid metal batteries(LMBs) is hindered by the corrosion of the Sb-Sn cathode on its current collector. Herein, a uniform, dense, and low-oxidized W coating was prepared by plasma sprayin...The performance of Li||Sb-Sn liquid metal batteries(LMBs) is hindered by the corrosion of the Sb-Sn cathode on its current collector. Herein, a uniform, dense, and low-oxidized W coating was prepared by plasma spraying, which can effectively resist the corrosion of the cathode and improve the cycle stability of the Li||Sb-Sn LMBs. For the first time, micro-CT nondestructive inspection is applied in the field of LMBs. The corrosion micromorphology and composition evolution of the SS304 matrix and Sb-Sn cathode with or without the plasma-sprayed W coating is obtained without disassembling the battery, which proves that the W coating can effectively protect the SS304 matrix. Our autonomous new LMB device for nondestructive inspection is universal and can be applied to different LMBs systems for advancing knowledge of corrosion mechanism and protection. This work guarantees the ability to directly visualize the inner critical positions in three dimensions and fills the knowledge gap in the field of LMB detection technology.展开更多
Wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)is one of the most promising approaches to manufacturing large and complex metal components owing to its low cost and high efficiency.However,pores and coarse columnar grains cause...Wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)is one of the most promising approaches to manufacturing large and complex metal components owing to its low cost and high efficiency.However,pores and coarse columnar grains caused by thermal accumulation in WAAM significantly decrease the strength and increase the anisotropy,preventing the achievement of both high strength and isotropy.In this study,the strength and anisotropy of AlMg-Sc-Zr alloys were improved by regulating heat input.The results indicated that as the heat input increased from 60 to 99 J/mm,all the components had lower porosity(lower than 0.04%),the size of the Al_(3)(Sc_(1-x),Zr_(x))phases decreased,and the number density increased.The average grain size gradually decreased,and the grain morphologies transformed from coarse equiaxed grain(CEG)+fine equiaxed grain(FEG)to FEG owing to the increase in Al_(3)(Sc_(1-x),Zr_(x))phases with increasing heat input.After heat treatment at 325℃for 6 h,high-density dispersed Al_(3)Sc phases(<10 nm)precipitated.The alloy possessed the highest strength at 79 J/mm,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of approximately 423±3 MPa,and in-plane anisotropy of approximately 4.3%.At a heat input of 99 J/mm,the in-plane anisotropy decreased to 1.2%and UTS reached 414±5 MPa.The reduction in the CEG prolonged the crack propagation path,which improved the UTS in the vertical direction and reduced the anisotropy.Theoretical calculations indicated that the main strengthening mechanisms were solid solution and precipitation strengthening.This study lays the theoretical foundations for WAAM-processed high-strength and isotropic Al alloy components.展开更多
An effective approach to enhance the surface degradation characteristics of laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)type 420 stainless steel involves the incorporation of spherical cast WC/W_(2)C to create LPBF metal matrix comp...An effective approach to enhance the surface degradation characteristics of laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)type 420 stainless steel involves the incorporation of spherical cast WC/W_(2)C to create LPBF metal matrix composites(MMCs).However,the corrosion be-havior of stainless steel and cast WC/W_(2)C varies inversely across different pH levels,and the phenomenon of pitting corrosion in LPBF MMCs under varying pH conditions remains insufficiently explored.In LPBF 420+5wt%WC/W_(2)C MMCs,pits form adjacent to cast WC/W_(2)C in acidic and neutral environments,attributed to the presence of chromium-rich carbides and galvanic coupling effects.The dis-solution of the reinforced particles facilitates pit nucleation in alkaline conditions.Notably,in-situ reaction layers exhibit superior corro-sion resistance to the matrix or the reinforced particles across all pH levels.The distinct corrosion mechanisms influence the pitting corro-sion behavior,with the corrosion ranking based on critical pitting potential being neutral>alkaline>acidic,contrasting the observed kin-etics of pit growth(alkaline>acidic>neutral).展开更多
Micro-fine sphericalpowders are recommended for selective laser melting(SLM). However, they are mostly expensive due to the complex manufacturing technique and low yield. In this paper, using lowcost treated hydride-d...Micro-fine sphericalpowders are recommended for selective laser melting(SLM). However, they are mostly expensive due to the complex manufacturing technique and low yield. In this paper, using lowcost treated hydride-dehydride(HDH) Ti powders, commercial pure Ti(CP-Ti) was successfully fabricated by SLM. After 4-h milling, the resulting powders become near-spherical with no obvious angularity, and have optimal flowability with the apparent density of 1.64 ± 0.02 g/cm^3, tap density of 2.10 ± 0.04 g/cm^3,angle of repose 40.11?±0.09?, and Carr's index of 77.74 ± 0.15. The microstructure was determined with full acicular martensitic β phase. The CP-Ti can achieve superior mechanical properties with the ultimate tensile strength of 876.1 ± 20.5 MPa and elongation of(14.7 ± 0.5)%, which exhibit distinctly competitive compared to the as-cast CP-Ti or Ti-6 Al-4 V. Excellent mechanical properties together with its low-cost make SLM-fabricated CP-Ti from modified HDH Ti powders show promising applications.展开更多
Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have been considered as an ideal choice for the next generation large-scale energy storage applications owing to the rich sodium resources and the analogous working principle to that of lithi...Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have been considered as an ideal choice for the next generation large-scale energy storage applications owing to the rich sodium resources and the analogous working principle to that of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Nevertheless,the larger size and heavier mass of Na^(+)ion than those of Li^(+)ion often lead to sluggish reaction kinetics and inferior cycling life in SIBs compared to the LIB counterparts.The pursuit of promising electrode materials that can accommodate the rapid and stable Na-ion insertion/extraction is the key to promoting the development of SIBs toward a commercial prosperity.One-dimensional(1 D)nanomaterials demonstrate great prospects in boosting the rate and cycling performances because of their large active surface areas,high endurance for deformation stress,short ions diffusion channels,and oriented electrons transfer paths.Electrospinning,as a versatile synthetic technology,features the advantages of controllable preparation,easy operation,and mass production,has been widely applied to fabricate the 1 D nanostructured electrode materials for SIBs.In this review,we comprehensively summarize the recent advances in the sodium-storage cathode and anode materials prepared by electrospinning,discuss the effects of modulating the spinning parameters on the materials’micro/nano-structures,and elucidate the structure-performance correlations of the tailored electrodes.Finally,the future directions to harvest more breakthroughs in electrospun Na-storage materials are pointed out.展开更多
Selective laser melting(SLM),an additive manufacturing process mostly applied in the metal material field,can fabricate complex-shaped metal objects with high precision.Nickel-based superalloy exhibits excellent mecha...Selective laser melting(SLM),an additive manufacturing process mostly applied in the metal material field,can fabricate complex-shaped metal objects with high precision.Nickel-based superalloy exhibits excellent mechanical properties at elevated temperatures and plays an important role in the aviation industry.This paper emphasizes the research of SLM processed Inconel 718,Inconel 625,CM247LC,and Hastelloy X,which are typical alloys with different strengthening mechanisms and operating temperatures.The strengthening mechanism and phase change evolution of different nickel-based superalloys under laser irradiation are discussed.The influence of laser parameters and the heat-treatment process on mechanical properties of SLM nickel-based superalloys are systematically introduced.Moreover,the attractive in-dustrial applications of SLM nickel-based superalloy and printed components are presented.Finally,the prospects for nickel-based superalloy materials for SLM technology are presented.展开更多
A ternary Ti35Zr28Nb alloy was fabricated by powder metallurgy(PM)from pre-alloyed powder.The microstructure,hardness,corrosion behavior,and wear response of the produced alloy were investigated systematically.The res...A ternary Ti35Zr28Nb alloy was fabricated by powder metallurgy(PM)from pre-alloyed powder.The microstructure,hardness,corrosion behavior,and wear response of the produced alloy were investigated systematically.The results show that nearly full dense Ti35Zr28Nb alloy(relative density is 98.1±1.2%)can be fabricated by PM.The microstructure was dominated with uniform phase.The Ti35Zr28Nb alloy displayed spontaneous passivity in a naturally aerated simulated body fluid(SBF)solution at 37±0.5°C.The Ti35Zr28Nb alloy exhibited the highest corrosion resistance as compared to as-cast Ti6Al4V and pure Ti because of the formation of a protective passive film containing TiO2,Nb2O5,and ZrO2,including the highest corrosion potential(-0.22±0.01 V),the lowest corrosion current density(57.45±1.88 nA),the lowest passive potential(0.05±0.01 V)and the widest passivation range(1.29±0.09 V).Under the same wear condition,the wear rate of the Ti35Zr28Nb alloy(0.0021±0.0002 mm3/m·N)was lower than that of the CP Ti(0.0029±0.0004 mm3/m·N)and close to that of the Ti6Al4V(0.0020±0.0003 mm3/m·N).The wear mechanism of the Ti35Zr28Nb alloy was mainly dominated by abrasive wear,accompanied by adhesive wear.The highest corrosion resistance together with the adequate wear resistance makes the PM-fabricated Ti35Zr28Nb alloy an attractive candidate for orthopedic implant materials.展开更多
The challenge of sintering ultrafine-grained refractory metals and alloys to full density is hereby addressed by pressureless two-step sintering in tungsten-rhenium alloy and pure molybdenum. Using properly processed ...The challenge of sintering ultrafine-grained refractory metals and alloys to full density is hereby addressed by pressureless two-step sintering in tungsten-rhenium alloy and pure molybdenum. Using properly processed nano powders(~50 nm average particle size), we are able to sinter W-10Re alloy to 98.4% density below 1200 ℃ while maintaining a fine grain size of 260 nm, and sinter molybdenum to 98.3% density below 1120 ℃ while maintaining a fine grain size of 290 nm. Compared to normal sintering,two-step sintering offers record-fine grain sizes and better microstructural uniformity, which translates to better mechanical properties with higher hardness(6.3 GPa for tungsten-rhenium and 4.0 GPa for molybdenum, both being the highest in all pressurelessly sintered samples of the respective material system)and larger Weibull modulus. Together with our previous demonstration in tungsten, we believe that twostep sintering is a general effective method to produce high-quality fine-grained refractory metals and alloys, and the lessons learned here are transferable to other materials for powder metallurgy.展开更多
Increasing the thrust-weight ratio of aeroengines requires development of high-strength and stable high-temperature materials. A data-driven design of Ni-based turbine disc superalloys is performed to improve the yiel...Increasing the thrust-weight ratio of aeroengines requires development of high-strength and stable high-temperature materials. A data-driven design of Ni-based turbine disc superalloys is performed to improve the yield strength to reach the target. Through first-principles calculations determining the design superalloy system, the theoretical models and Calculation of Phase Diagram (CALPHAD) screening compositions, and machine learning extrapolating prediction, 14 compositions are selected from 2,865,039 composition combinations. Ni-17Cr-8Co-1Mo-1W-6Al-3Ti-1Nb-1Ta is selected to verify the design accuracy. Experimental tests prove that the designed alloy has trade-offs of microstructure with satisfying design targets, and then, the yield strength is higher in the designed alloy than in commercial superalloys, reaching 728 MPa at 850 ℃. A scheme for increasing the performance of the designed alloy is proposed by discussing the strengthening mechanisms, machine learning process, and alloying chemistry effect. The cross-scale data-driven design is regarded as an accurate and efficient way to design novel high-strength Ni-based turbine disc superalloys, whose significance is the obvious reduction of trial-and-error tests.展开更多
Tungsten-rhenium(W-Re)alloys with high-Re contents are the preferred refractory metal materials in many applications because of the improved ductility and processability over pure W and low-Re tung-sten alloys.However...Tungsten-rhenium(W-Re)alloys with high-Re contents are the preferred refractory metal materials in many applications because of the improved ductility and processability over pure W and low-Re tung-sten alloys.However,the sintering concurrently becomes increasingly more difficult with increasing Re contents.Here we proposed that the sintering conundrum is caused by the lowered crystal symmetry and the wider dihedral angle distribution when body-center-cubic(BCC)W is alloyed with more hexagonal-close-packed(HCP)Re,which results in inefficient pore removal in the final stage sintering.We showed that the conundrum can be resolved by pressureless two-step sintering(TSS)which suppresses acceler-ating final-stage grain growth,and our proposal is supported by the data of the critical densityρc that is required to start the second step for successful TSS at different W-Re compositions.Dense ultrafine-grained W-Re alloys with∼300 nm average grain size and up to 25 wt%Re were successfully produced.Our work demonstrates the unique opportunities offered by two-step sintering to advance the scientific understanding and technological practices in powder metallurgy and related fields.展开更多
In this study, the influences of La_(2)O_(3) added on the phase, morphology and reduction process of tungsten oxide prepared by solution combustion synthesis(SCS) were investigated for the first time. And tungsten nan...In this study, the influences of La_(2)O_(3) added on the phase, morphology and reduction process of tungsten oxide prepared by solution combustion synthesis(SCS) were investigated for the first time. And tungsten nanopowders with different La_(2)O_(3) doping amount(0.5~5.0 wt%) were successfully prepared by SCS and followed hydrogen reduction. The results showed that with the increase of La_(2)O_(3) addition,the product synthesized by SCS changed from needle-like W_(18) O_(49) to irregularly granulated H0.53 WO3 and the complete reduction temperature also increased form 700°C to 850°C. The densification behavior of as-prepared W nanopowders revealed that the densification inhibitory effect of La_(2)O_(3) was enhanced as the La_2O_3 addition increased. Nevertheless, due to the optimal size and distribution of La_(2)O_(3) particles,the sample with 2.0 wt% La_(2)O_(3) addition has a smallest grain size of 0.47 μm and a highest microhardness value of 739.3 Hv0.2, which are the best compared with the literature.展开更多
High nitrogen and nickel-free austenitic stainless steel has received much recognition worldwide because it can solve the problem of ＂nickel-allergy＂ and has outstanding mechanical and physical properties. In this a...High nitrogen and nickel-free austenitic stainless steel has received much recognition worldwide because it can solve the problem of ＂nickel-allergy＂ and has outstanding mechanical and physical properties. In this article, 0Cr17Mn11Mo3N was prepared by powder injection molding （PIM） technique accompanied with solid-nitriding. The results show that the critical solid loading can achieve up to 64vol% by use of gas-atomized powders with the average size of 17.4 μm. The optimized sintefing conditions are determined to be 1300℃,2 h in flowing nitrogen atmosphere, at which the relative density reaches to 99% and the N content is as high as 0.78wt%. After solution annealing at 1150℃for 90 rain and water quench, the 0.2% yield strength, ultimate tensile strength （UTS）, elongation, reduction in area, and hardness can reach as high as 580 MPa, 885 MPa, 26.0%, 29.1%, and Hv 222, respectively.展开更多
Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)is a widely recognized additive manufacturing technology that can fabricate complex components rapidly through layer-by-layer formation.However,there is a paucity of research on the effect...Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)is a widely recognized additive manufacturing technology that can fabricate complex components rapidly through layer-by-layer formation.However,there is a paucity of research on the effect of laser scanning speed on the cellular microstructure and mechanical properties of martensitic stainless steel.This study systematically investigated the influence of laser scanning speed on the cellular microstructure and mechanical properties of a developed Fe11Cr8Ni5Co3Mo martensitic stainless steel produced by LPBF.The results show that increasing the laser scanning speed from 400 to 1000 mm/s does not lead to a noticeable change in the phase fraction,but it reduces the average size of the cellular microstructure from 0.60 to 0.35μm.The scanning speeds of 400 and 1000 mm/s both had adverse effects on performances of sample,resulting in inadequate fusion and keyhole defects respectively.The optimal scanning speed for fabricating samples was determined to be 800 mm/s,which obtained the highest room temperature tensile strength and elongation,with the ultimate tensile strength measured at(1088.3±2.0)MPa and the elongation of(16.76±0.10)%.Furthermore,the mechanism of the evolution of surface morphology,defects,and energy input were clarified,and the relationship between cellular microstructure size and mechanical properties was also established.展开更多
This work presents a numerical study on the dynamic high velocity compaction of the metal powder. The analysis of the process is based on a mesoscopic approach using multi-speed lattice Boltzmann method. The boundary ...This work presents a numerical study on the dynamic high velocity compaction of the metal powder. The analysis of the process is based on a mesoscopic approach using multi-speed lattice Boltzmann method. The boundary condition and the relaxation time are tailored to the situation. The dynamic compaction process is vividly presented and the shock wave can be easily found in the simulation. The density is analyzed in order to explore the mechanism of the high velocity compaction.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52171026)the Equipment Pre-Research Field Foundation(No.80923010304).
文摘Aluminum alloys that are additively manufactured using the laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)suffer from relatively poor high cycle fatigue(HCF)resistance.In an effort to alleviate this,a high-strength Al alloy,Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr,with columnar,equiaxed,and bi-modal microstructures was produced by varying the scanning velocity and the substrate temperature during the LPBF process.The tensile strength of LPBF Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy is 475±5–516±6 MPa with favorable elongation of approximately 11%,higher than that of most of the other Al alloys,including conventional high-strength rolled/ECAP Al alloys and AM Al-Mg-Sc-Zr alloys.Specimens with bimodal microstructure and specimens with fully equiaxed microstructure both show a fatigue strength of 230 MPa(at 107 loading cycles),which is the highest among those reported for the LPBF Al alloys.The deformation synergy in the bimodal microstructure also improves the fatigue resistance in the strain-controlled low cycle fatigue(LCF)regime.The equiaxed microstructure restricts the to-and-fro dislocation motion during cyclic loading,which,in turn,minimizes the strain localization.At the later stages of strain accumulation,microcracks form at the grain boundaries,limiting the further improvement of the alloy's fatigue strength.This study demonstrates microstructural tailoring through AM enables improvement of the fatigue resistance of aluminum alloys.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52574411)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.2242043).
文摘Achieving high energy and power densities is currently a core challenge in the fabrication of energy storage materials.Although numerous high-capacity materials have been developed,conventional planar electrodes cannot achieve high active material loading and efficient ion/electron transport simultaneously.By contrast,three-dimensional(3D)structures have attracted increasing interest because of their capacity to enhance active material utilization,shorten ion and electron transport pathways,reduce interfacial impedance,and provide spatial accommodation for volume expansion.Additive manufacturing(AM)technology effectively fabricates energy-storage materials with 3D structures by accurately constructing complex 3D structures via layer-by-layer deposition.Recent studies have employed AM to construct ordered 3D electrodes that can optimize ion/electron transport,regulate electric field distribution,or improve the electrode-electrolyte interface,thereby contributing to enhanced kinetic performance and cycling stability.This review systematically summarizes the applications of several AM technologies in the fabrication of energy storage materials and analyzes their respective advantages and limitations.Subsequently,the advantages of AM technology in the fabrication of energy storage materials and several major optimization strategies are comprehensively discussed.Finally,the major challenges and potential applications of AM technology in energy storage material optimization are discussed.
基金financially supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.2192034)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2018M631335)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB0905600).
文摘Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)are a potential candidate to lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)but possess unsatisfactory capacity and rate properties.Herein,the metallic cobalt selenide quantum dots(Co0.85Se-QDs)encapsulated in mesoporous carbon matrix were designed via a direct hydrothermal method.Specifically,the cobalt selenide/carbon composite(Co0.85Se-QDs/C)possesses tertiary hierarchical structure,which is the primary quantum dots,the secondary petals flake,and the tertiary hollow micropolyhedron framework.Co0.85Se-QDs are homogenously embedded into the carbon petals flake,which constitute the hollow polyhedral framework.This unique structure can take the advantages of both nanoscale and microscale features:Co0.85Se-QDs can expand in a multidimensional and ductile carbon matrix and reduce the K-intercalation stress in particle dimensions;the micropetals can restrain the agglomeration of active materials and promote the transportation of potassium ion and electron.In addition,the hollow carbon framework buffers volume expansion,maintains the structural integrity,and increases the electronic conductivity.Benefiting from this tertiary hierarchical structure,outstanding K-storage performance(402 mAh g?1 after 100 cycles at 50 mA g?1)is obtained when Co0.85Se-QDs/C is used as KIBs anode.More importantly,the selenization process in this work is newly reported and can be generally extended to prepare other quantum dots encapsulated in edge-limited frameworks for excellent energy storage.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.51172018)the National High Technical Research and Development Programme of China(No.2009BAE74B00)+1 种基金the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2006CB605207)MOE Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University of China(No.I2P407)
文摘Water atomized pure iron powder was compacted by high velocity compaction （HVC） with and without upper relaxation assist （URA） device. The influence of URA device on green density, spring back, green strength and hardness was studied. Morphological characteristics of the samples were observed by scanning electron microscope （SEM）. Green strength of the samples was measured by computer controlled universal testing machine. The results show that as stroke length increases, the green density, green strength and hardness of the compacts increase gradually. At the identical stroke length, the green density of the compacts pressed with URA devise was 2% higher than the compacts pressed without URA device. The green strength and hardness of the compacts pressed with URA device were higher than the compacts pressed without URA device. Furthermore, the radial spring back of the compacts decreased gradually with the increment in stroke length, whilst that of compacts prepared with URA device was lower.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.:51971036)Shandong Provincial Key Research and Development Program(No.:2019JZZY010327)Fundamental Research Fundsfor the Central Universities(No.:06500092)。
文摘This study investigates the phase transformation and microstructure of porous Fe Al parts sintered from elemental powder mixtures using in-situ neutron diffraction and in-situ thermal dilatometry.A single B2 structured Fe Al phase was determined in the sintered Fe Al alloy.The combined effects of the Kirkendall porosity,transient liquid phase,and phase transformations associated with powder sintering all contribute to the swelling phenomenon of the final sintered part.The aqueous corrosion test indicates that the corrosion products include iron oxides in the porous Fe Al parts.The accumulation of corrosion products blocks the pore channel and decreases pore size and permeability over the soaking time.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52372171,22075016,and 52201201)the National Program for Support of Top-notch Young Professionals,China+3 种基金the Interdisciplinary Research Project for Young Teachers of University of Science and Technology Beijing,China(No.FRF-IDRY-21-011)the State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials,China(No.2022Z-17)the Ministry of Education Social Science Project,China(No.18YJC790087)the“Xiaomi Young Scholar”Funding Project,China,and the 111 Project,China(No.B170003)。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)show great potential for applications in grid-scale energy storage,given their intrinsic safety,cost effectiveness,environmental friendliness,and impressive electrochemical performance.However,strong electrostatic interactions exist between zinc ions and host materials,and they hinder the development of advanced cathode materials for efficient,rapid,and stable Zn-ion storage.MXenes and their derivatives possess a large interlayer spacing,excellent hydrophilicity,outstanding electronic conductivity,and high redox activity.These materials are considered“rising star”cathode candidates for AZIBs.This comprehensive review discusses recent advances in MXenes as AZIB cathodes from the perspectives of crystal structure,Zn-storage mechanism,surface modification,interlayer engineering,and conductive network design to elucidate the correlations among their composition,structure,and electrochemical performance.This work also outlines the remaining challenges faced by MXenes for aqueous Zn-ion storage,such as the urgent need for improved toxic preparation methods,exploration of potential novel MXene cathodes,and suppression of layered MXene restacking upon cycling,and introduces the prospects of MXene-based cathode materials for high-performance AZIBs.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2018YFB0905600)。
文摘The performance of Li||Sb-Sn liquid metal batteries(LMBs) is hindered by the corrosion of the Sb-Sn cathode on its current collector. Herein, a uniform, dense, and low-oxidized W coating was prepared by plasma spraying, which can effectively resist the corrosion of the cathode and improve the cycle stability of the Li||Sb-Sn LMBs. For the first time, micro-CT nondestructive inspection is applied in the field of LMBs. The corrosion micromorphology and composition evolution of the SS304 matrix and Sb-Sn cathode with or without the plasma-sprayed W coating is obtained without disassembling the battery, which proves that the W coating can effectively protect the SS304 matrix. Our autonomous new LMB device for nondestructive inspection is universal and can be applied to different LMBs systems for advancing knowledge of corrosion mechanism and protection. This work guarantees the ability to directly visualize the inner critical positions in three dimensions and fills the knowledge gap in the field of LMB detection technology.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2024YFB4609700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52374365)。
文摘Wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)is one of the most promising approaches to manufacturing large and complex metal components owing to its low cost and high efficiency.However,pores and coarse columnar grains caused by thermal accumulation in WAAM significantly decrease the strength and increase the anisotropy,preventing the achievement of both high strength and isotropy.In this study,the strength and anisotropy of AlMg-Sc-Zr alloys were improved by regulating heat input.The results indicated that as the heat input increased from 60 to 99 J/mm,all the components had lower porosity(lower than 0.04%),the size of the Al_(3)(Sc_(1-x),Zr_(x))phases decreased,and the number density increased.The average grain size gradually decreased,and the grain morphologies transformed from coarse equiaxed grain(CEG)+fine equiaxed grain(FEG)to FEG owing to the increase in Al_(3)(Sc_(1-x),Zr_(x))phases with increasing heat input.After heat treatment at 325℃for 6 h,high-density dispersed Al_(3)Sc phases(<10 nm)precipitated.The alloy possessed the highest strength at 79 J/mm,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of approximately 423±3 MPa,and in-plane anisotropy of approximately 4.3%.At a heat input of 99 J/mm,the in-plane anisotropy decreased to 1.2%and UTS reached 414±5 MPa.The reduction in the CEG prolonged the crack propagation path,which improved the UTS in the vertical direction and reduced the anisotropy.Theoretical calculations indicated that the main strengthening mechanisms were solid solution and precipitation strengthening.This study lays the theoretical foundations for WAAM-processed high-strength and isotropic Al alloy components.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U22B2065)the Science&Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Program(No.2022FY101300)+1 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2023A1515110926)Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(No.FRF-TP-25-082).
文摘An effective approach to enhance the surface degradation characteristics of laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)type 420 stainless steel involves the incorporation of spherical cast WC/W_(2)C to create LPBF metal matrix composites(MMCs).However,the corrosion be-havior of stainless steel and cast WC/W_(2)C varies inversely across different pH levels,and the phenomenon of pitting corrosion in LPBF MMCs under varying pH conditions remains insufficiently explored.In LPBF 420+5wt%WC/W_(2)C MMCs,pits form adjacent to cast WC/W_(2)C in acidic and neutral environments,attributed to the presence of chromium-rich carbides and galvanic coupling effects.The dis-solution of the reinforced particles facilitates pit nucleation in alkaline conditions.Notably,in-situ reaction layers exhibit superior corro-sion resistance to the matrix or the reinforced particles across all pH levels.The distinct corrosion mechanisms influence the pitting corro-sion behavior,with the corrosion ranking based on critical pitting potential being neutral>alkaline>acidic,contrasting the observed kin-etics of pit growth(alkaline>acidic>neutral).
基金supported by Fundamental Reseearch Funds for the Central Universities (No. FRF-GF-17-B39)
文摘Micro-fine sphericalpowders are recommended for selective laser melting(SLM). However, they are mostly expensive due to the complex manufacturing technique and low yield. In this paper, using lowcost treated hydride-dehydride(HDH) Ti powders, commercial pure Ti(CP-Ti) was successfully fabricated by SLM. After 4-h milling, the resulting powders become near-spherical with no obvious angularity, and have optimal flowability with the apparent density of 1.64 ± 0.02 g/cm^3, tap density of 2.10 ± 0.04 g/cm^3,angle of repose 40.11?±0.09?, and Carr's index of 77.74 ± 0.15. The microstructure was determined with full acicular martensitic β phase. The CP-Ti can achieve superior mechanical properties with the ultimate tensile strength of 876.1 ± 20.5 MPa and elongation of(14.7 ± 0.5)%, which exhibit distinctly competitive compared to the as-cast CP-Ti or Ti-6 Al-4 V. Excellent mechanical properties together with its low-cost make SLM-fabricated CP-Ti from modified HDH Ti powders show promising applications.
基金Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21805007)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2018QNRC001)+3 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(L182019)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFB0104300)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(FRF-TP-19-029A2)111 Project(B12015)。
文摘Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have been considered as an ideal choice for the next generation large-scale energy storage applications owing to the rich sodium resources and the analogous working principle to that of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Nevertheless,the larger size and heavier mass of Na^(+)ion than those of Li^(+)ion often lead to sluggish reaction kinetics and inferior cycling life in SIBs compared to the LIB counterparts.The pursuit of promising electrode materials that can accommodate the rapid and stable Na-ion insertion/extraction is the key to promoting the development of SIBs toward a commercial prosperity.One-dimensional(1 D)nanomaterials demonstrate great prospects in boosting the rate and cycling performances because of their large active surface areas,high endurance for deformation stress,short ions diffusion channels,and oriented electrons transfer paths.Electrospinning,as a versatile synthetic technology,features the advantages of controllable preparation,easy operation,and mass production,has been widely applied to fabricate the 1 D nanostructured electrode materials for SIBs.In this review,we comprehensively summarize the recent advances in the sodium-storage cathode and anode materials prepared by electrospinning,discuss the effects of modulating the spinning parameters on the materials’micro/nano-structures,and elucidate the structure-performance correlations of the tailored electrodes.Finally,the future directions to harvest more breakthroughs in electrospun Na-storage materials are pointed out.
基金the National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(No.51901020)Shan-dong Key Research and Development Plan Project(No.2019JZZY010327)+1 种基金Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.201942074001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,University of Science and Technology Beijing(No.FRF-IP-20-05).
文摘Selective laser melting(SLM),an additive manufacturing process mostly applied in the metal material field,can fabricate complex-shaped metal objects with high precision.Nickel-based superalloy exhibits excellent mechanical properties at elevated temperatures and plays an important role in the aviation industry.This paper emphasizes the research of SLM processed Inconel 718,Inconel 625,CM247LC,and Hastelloy X,which are typical alloys with different strengthening mechanisms and operating temperatures.The strengthening mechanism and phase change evolution of different nickel-based superalloys under laser irradiation are discussed.The influence of laser parameters and the heat-treatment process on mechanical properties of SLM nickel-based superalloys are systematically introduced.Moreover,the attractive in-dustrial applications of SLM nickel-based superalloy and printed components are presented.Finally,the prospects for nickel-based superalloy materials for SLM technology are presented.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51874037)13th Five-Year Weapons Innovation Foundation of China(6141B012807)+1 种基金State Key Lab of Advanced Metals and Materials,University of Science and Technology Beijing(2019-Z14)the financial support for this research by the National Health and Medical Research Council(NHMRC),Australia through project grant(GNT1087290).
文摘A ternary Ti35Zr28Nb alloy was fabricated by powder metallurgy(PM)from pre-alloyed powder.The microstructure,hardness,corrosion behavior,and wear response of the produced alloy were investigated systematically.The results show that nearly full dense Ti35Zr28Nb alloy(relative density is 98.1±1.2%)can be fabricated by PM.The microstructure was dominated with uniform phase.The Ti35Zr28Nb alloy displayed spontaneous passivity in a naturally aerated simulated body fluid(SBF)solution at 37±0.5°C.The Ti35Zr28Nb alloy exhibited the highest corrosion resistance as compared to as-cast Ti6Al4V and pure Ti because of the formation of a protective passive film containing TiO2,Nb2O5,and ZrO2,including the highest corrosion potential(-0.22±0.01 V),the lowest corrosion current density(57.45±1.88 nA),the lowest passive potential(0.05±0.01 V)and the widest passivation range(1.29±0.09 V).Under the same wear condition,the wear rate of the Ti35Zr28Nb alloy(0.0021±0.0002 mm3/m·N)was lower than that of the CP Ti(0.0029±0.0004 mm3/m·N)and close to that of the Ti6Al4V(0.0020±0.0003 mm3/m·N).The wear mechanism of the Ti35Zr28Nb alloy was mainly dominated by abrasive wear,accompanied by adhesive wear.The highest corrosion resistance together with the adequate wear resistance makes the PM-fabricated Ti35Zr28Nb alloy an attractive candidate for orthopedic implant materials.
基金supports by the Natural Science Foundation of China(52074032,51974029,52131307,52071013)and“111”Project(No.B170003).Y.D.and J.L.acknowledge the support by Eni S.p.A.through the MIT Energy Initiative.
文摘The challenge of sintering ultrafine-grained refractory metals and alloys to full density is hereby addressed by pressureless two-step sintering in tungsten-rhenium alloy and pure molybdenum. Using properly processed nano powders(~50 nm average particle size), we are able to sinter W-10Re alloy to 98.4% density below 1200 ℃ while maintaining a fine grain size of 260 nm, and sinter molybdenum to 98.3% density below 1120 ℃ while maintaining a fine grain size of 290 nm. Compared to normal sintering,two-step sintering offers record-fine grain sizes and better microstructural uniformity, which translates to better mechanical properties with higher hardness(6.3 GPa for tungsten-rhenium and 4.0 GPa for molybdenum, both being the highest in all pressurelessly sintered samples of the respective material system)and larger Weibull modulus. Together with our previous demonstration in tungsten, we believe that twostep sintering is a general effective method to produce high-quality fine-grained refractory metals and alloys, and the lessons learned here are transferable to other materials for powder metallurgy.
基金financially supported by the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2212042)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U2141205,52271019)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.FRF-BD-22-03)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Grant No.E2022402004)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(Grant No.cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0899)supported by USTB MatCom of Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering.
文摘Increasing the thrust-weight ratio of aeroengines requires development of high-strength and stable high-temperature materials. A data-driven design of Ni-based turbine disc superalloys is performed to improve the yield strength to reach the target. Through first-principles calculations determining the design superalloy system, the theoretical models and Calculation of Phase Diagram (CALPHAD) screening compositions, and machine learning extrapolating prediction, 14 compositions are selected from 2,865,039 composition combinations. Ni-17Cr-8Co-1Mo-1W-6Al-3Ti-1Nb-1Ta is selected to verify the design accuracy. Experimental tests prove that the designed alloy has trade-offs of microstructure with satisfying design targets, and then, the yield strength is higher in the designed alloy than in commercial superalloys, reaching 728 MPa at 850 ℃. A scheme for increasing the performance of the designed alloy is proposed by discussing the strengthening mechanisms, machine learning process, and alloying chemistry effect. The cross-scale data-driven design is regarded as an accurate and efficient way to design novel high-strength Ni-based turbine disc superalloys, whose significance is the obvious reduction of trial-and-error tests.
基金This work is financially supported by National Key R&D Pro-gram of China(no.2022YFB3700075)Natural Science Foundation of China(nos.52074032,51974029,52071013,52130407)+3 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(no.2232084)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(no.2021B1515120033)Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund of Guangdong Province(no.BK20BE015)111 Project(no.B170003).
文摘Tungsten-rhenium(W-Re)alloys with high-Re contents are the preferred refractory metal materials in many applications because of the improved ductility and processability over pure W and low-Re tung-sten alloys.However,the sintering concurrently becomes increasingly more difficult with increasing Re contents.Here we proposed that the sintering conundrum is caused by the lowered crystal symmetry and the wider dihedral angle distribution when body-center-cubic(BCC)W is alloyed with more hexagonal-close-packed(HCP)Re,which results in inefficient pore removal in the final stage sintering.We showed that the conundrum can be resolved by pressureless two-step sintering(TSS)which suppresses acceler-ating final-stage grain growth,and our proposal is supported by the data of the critical densityρc that is required to start the second step for successful TSS at different W-Re compositions.Dense ultrafine-grained W-Re alloys with∼300 nm average grain size and up to 25 wt%Re were successfully produced.Our work demonstrates the unique opportunities offered by two-step sintering to advance the scientific understanding and technological practices in powder metallurgy and related fields.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2017YFB0306000 and 2017YFB0305600)the National Natural Science Foundation Program of China (51574031,51604239,51604240 and 51674095)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation Program of Beijing (2162027)the General Project of the Education Department of Hunan Province (15C1308)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JZ2017HGBZ0920)。
文摘In this study, the influences of La_(2)O_(3) added on the phase, morphology and reduction process of tungsten oxide prepared by solution combustion synthesis(SCS) were investigated for the first time. And tungsten nanopowders with different La_(2)O_(3) doping amount(0.5~5.0 wt%) were successfully prepared by SCS and followed hydrogen reduction. The results showed that with the increase of La_(2)O_(3) addition,the product synthesized by SCS changed from needle-like W_(18) O_(49) to irregularly granulated H0.53 WO3 and the complete reduction temperature also increased form 700°C to 850°C. The densification behavior of as-prepared W nanopowders revealed that the densification inhibitory effect of La_(2)O_(3) was enhanced as the La_2O_3 addition increased. Nevertheless, due to the optimal size and distribution of La_(2)O_(3) particles,the sample with 2.0 wt% La_(2)O_(3) addition has a smallest grain size of 0.47 μm and a highest microhardness value of 739.3 Hv0.2, which are the best compared with the literature.
文摘High nitrogen and nickel-free austenitic stainless steel has received much recognition worldwide because it can solve the problem of ＂nickel-allergy＂ and has outstanding mechanical and physical properties. In this article, 0Cr17Mn11Mo3N was prepared by powder injection molding （PIM） technique accompanied with solid-nitriding. The results show that the critical solid loading can achieve up to 64vol% by use of gas-atomized powders with the average size of 17.4 μm. The optimized sintefing conditions are determined to be 1300℃,2 h in flowing nitrogen atmosphere, at which the relative density reaches to 99% and the N content is as high as 0.78wt%. After solution annealing at 1150℃for 90 rain and water quench, the 0.2% yield strength, ultimate tensile strength （UTS）, elongation, reduction in area, and hardness can reach as high as 580 MPa, 885 MPa, 26.0%, 29.1%, and Hv 222, respectively.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2141205,52371002,and 52374366)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.06109125 and 06930007)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-BD-23-02).
文摘Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)is a widely recognized additive manufacturing technology that can fabricate complex components rapidly through layer-by-layer formation.However,there is a paucity of research on the effect of laser scanning speed on the cellular microstructure and mechanical properties of martensitic stainless steel.This study systematically investigated the influence of laser scanning speed on the cellular microstructure and mechanical properties of a developed Fe11Cr8Ni5Co3Mo martensitic stainless steel produced by LPBF.The results show that increasing the laser scanning speed from 400 to 1000 mm/s does not lead to a noticeable change in the phase fraction,but it reduces the average size of the cellular microstructure from 0.60 to 0.35μm.The scanning speeds of 400 and 1000 mm/s both had adverse effects on performances of sample,resulting in inadequate fusion and keyhole defects respectively.The optimal scanning speed for fabricating samples was determined to be 800 mm/s,which obtained the highest room temperature tensile strength and elongation,with the ultimate tensile strength measured at(1088.3±2.0)MPa and the elongation of(16.76±0.10)%.Furthermore,the mechanism of the evolution of surface morphology,defects,and energy input were clarified,and the relationship between cellular microstructure size and mechanical properties was also established.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos. 50874123 and 51174236)National Basic Research Program of China(No. 2011CB606306)
文摘This work presents a numerical study on the dynamic high velocity compaction of the metal powder. The analysis of the process is based on a mesoscopic approach using multi-speed lattice Boltzmann method. The boundary condition and the relaxation time are tailored to the situation. The dynamic compaction process is vividly presented and the shock wave can be easily found in the simulation. The density is analyzed in order to explore the mechanism of the high velocity compaction.
