In this study,a novel cost-effective methodology was developed to enhance the gas barrier properties and permselectivity of unfilled natural rubber(NR)/polybutadiene rubber(BR)composites through the construction of a ...In this study,a novel cost-effective methodology was developed to enhance the gas barrier properties and permselectivity of unfilled natural rubber(NR)/polybutadiene rubber(BR)composites through the construction of a heterogeneous structure using pre-vulcanized powder rubber to replace traditional fillers.The matrix material is composed of a blend of NR and BR,which is widely used in tire manufacturing.By incorporating pre-vulcanized trans-1,4-poly(isoprene-co-butadiene)(TBIR)rubber powder(pVTPR)with different cross-linking densities and contents,significant improvements in the gas barrier properties and CO_(2)permselectivity of the NR/BR/pVTPR composites were observed.The results indicated that compared to NR/BR/TBIR composites prepared through direct blending of NR,BR,and TBIR,the NR/BR/pVTPR composites exhibited markedly superior gas barrier properties.Increasing the cross-linking density of pVTPR resulted in progressive enhancement of the gas barrier properties of the NR/BR/pVTPR composite.For example,the addition of 20 phr pVTPR with a cross-linking density of 346 mol/m^(3)resulted in a 79%improvement in the oxygen barrier property of NR/BR/pVTPR compared to NR/BR,achieving a value of 5.47×10^(-14)cm^(3)·cm·cm^(-2)·s^(-1)·Pa^(-1).Similarly,the nitrogen barrier property improved by 76%compared to NR/BR,reaching 2.4×10^(-14)cm^(3)·cm·cm^(-2)·s^(-1)·Pa^(-1),which is 28%higher than the conventional inner liner material brominated butyl rubber(BIIR,PN2=3.32×10^(-14)cm^(3)·cm·cm^(-2)·s^(-1)·Pa^(-1)).Owing to its low cost,exceptional gas barrier properties,superior adhesion to various tire components,and co-vulcanization capabilities,the NR/BR/pVTPR composite has emerged as a promising alternative to butyl rubber in the inner liner of tires.Furthermore,by fine-tuning the cross-linking density of pVTPR,the high-gas-barrier NR/BR/pVTPR composites also demonstrated remarkable CO_(2)permselectivity,with a CO_(2)/N2 selectivity of 61.4 and a CO_(2)/O_(2)selectivity of 26.12.This innovation provides a novel strategy for CO_(2)capture and separation,with potential applications in future environmental and industrial processes.The multifunctional NR/BR/pVTPR composite,with its superior gas barrier properties and CO_(2)permselectivity,is expected to contribute to the development of safer,greener,and more cost-effective transportation solutions.展开更多
Improving the high-temperature performance of Inconel 718(IN718)alloys manufactured via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has been the most concerned issue in the industry.In this study,the effects of Ti_(2)AlC inoculants ...Improving the high-temperature performance of Inconel 718(IN718)alloys manufactured via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has been the most concerned issue in the industry.In this study,the effects of Ti_(2)AlC inoculants on microstructures and high-temperature mechanical properties of the as-built IN718 composites were investigated.According to statistical results of relative density and unmelted particle area in as-built alloys,the optimal energy of 112 J/mm^(3)was determined.It was observed that the precipitation of the MC carbide was significantly enhanced with the addition of Ti_(2)AlC,restricting the precipitation of the Laves phase.The MC particles were uniformly distributed along the subgrain boundaries,which contributed to the dispersion strengthening.Meanwhile,the MC particles served as nucleation sites for heterogeneous nucleation during the solidification process,facilitating the refinement of columnar and cellular grains.The simulated Scheil-Gulliver curves showed that the precipitation sequence of phases did not change with Ti_(2)AlC inoculants.The as-built 1%Ti_(2)AlC/IN718 sample demonstrated an ultimate tensile strength of 998.78 MPa and an elongation of 18.04%at 650℃,revealing a markedly improved mechanical performance compared with the LPBF-manufactured IN718 alloys.The high-temperature tensile strength of 1%Ti_(2)AlC/IN718 sample increased to 1197.99 MPa by heat treatment.It was suggested that dislocation strengthening and ordered strengthening were two most important reinforcement mechanisms.展开更多
A unique discontinuous lamellar microstructure of titanium alloys consisting of lamellar colonies at prior β-Ti grain boundaries and internal interwoven α-laths is prepared by a TiH_(2)-based powder metallurgy metho...A unique discontinuous lamellar microstructure of titanium alloys consisting of lamellar colonies at prior β-Ti grain boundaries and internal interwoven α-laths is prepared by a TiH_(2)-based powder metallurgy method.The α-variants get various crystallographic orientations and become discontinuous during vacuum annealing at 700℃.Remarkably,nanoscale phase δ-TiH compound layers are generated between α-laths and β-strips,so that dislocations are piled up at the α/δ/βinterfaces during tensile deformation.This leads to dislocation slips being confined to individual α-laths,with differentslips and particularly pyramidal<c+a>slips being activated.The efficiency of wavy slip is promoted and the work hardening rate is enhanced.Finally,the combined effect of dispersed micro-shear bands and lath distortions is considered contributive for alleviating the stress concentration at grain boundaries,resulting in a high-promising synergy of enhanced ultimate tensile strength of 1080 MPa and good elongation to fracture of 13.6%.展开更多
The rapid advancement of superalloy melting technology has increased the demands on crucible materials.Y_(2)O_(3) is a promising candidate for nickel-based superalloy melting due to its outstanding high-temperature st...The rapid advancement of superalloy melting technology has increased the demands on crucible materials.Y_(2)O_(3) is a promising candidate for nickel-based superalloy melting due to its outstanding high-temperature stability and non-wetting behavior with various alloys.However,its poor sintering performance limits its development.High-density Y_(2)O_(3) ceramics were successfully prepared via pressureless sintering at 1600℃ in a carbon-embedded atmosphere with talc powder as an additive.The resulting ceramics achieved optimal properties,including a bulk density of 4.27 g cm^(−3),apparent porosity of 1.1%,and cold compressive strength of 311.27 MPa.The talc powder introduced a liquid phase during sintering,which accelerated mass transfer and promoted grain growth and densification.During cooling,this liquid phase remained at the grain boundaries and acted as an intergranular bonding agent,strengthening grain cohesion.Nevertheless,excessive liquid phase hindered grain growth,negatively affecting sintering.Additionally,the extremely low porosity and the formation of the Mg_(2)SiO_(4) phase reduced the residual strength retention ratio of the Y_(2)O_(3) ceramic after thermal shock.展开更多
目的:基于网络药理学和分子对接技术探究不忘散加味方治疗2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)轻度认知障碍的作用机制。方法:利用中药系统药理学数据库与分析平台(traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database a...目的:基于网络药理学和分子对接技术探究不忘散加味方治疗2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)轻度认知障碍的作用机制。方法:利用中药系统药理学数据库与分析平台(traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database and analysis platform,TCMSP)和BATMAN-TCM数据库筛选不忘散加味方的药物成分及潜在作用靶点;通过在线人类孟德尔遗传数据库(online mendelian inheritance in man,OMIM)及人类基因数据库(the human gene database,GeneCards)筛选疾病相关靶点,获取疾病与药物交集靶点,得出不忘散加味方治疗T2DM轻度认知障碍的潜在作用靶点;通过Cytoscape 3.8.2软件构建“药物-成分-作用靶点”网络;将疾病与药物交集靶点导入STRING数据库,构建蛋白-蛋白互作(proteinprotein interactions,PPI)网络,筛选核心靶点;借助核心靶基因导入基因功能注释数据库(the database for annotation visualization and integrated discovery,DAVID)对疾病与药物交集靶点做基因本体论(gene ontology,GO)和京都基因与基因组百科全书(kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes,KEGG)通路富集分析;通过AutoDock Vina软件对筛选出的关键成分与靶点进行分子对接,验证药物与疾病的作用关系。结果:共筛选得到不忘散加味方活性成分135个,不忘散加味方与T2DM轻度认知障碍交集靶点293个;获得槲皮素、β-谷甾醇、山柰酚、木犀草素、豆甾醇等关键活性化合物;筛选得到TP53、IL-6、AKT1、TNF、STAT3、IL-1β、EGFR、JUN、INS、BCL2等核心靶点;潜在作用靶点主要富集在脂质与动脉粥样硬化通路、糖尿病并发症AGE-RAGE、流体剪切应力与动脉粥样硬化通路等。结论:不忘散加味存在多种活性成分,可能通过多个潜在靶点、多条信号通路发挥对T2DM合并轻度认知障碍的治疗作用。展开更多
To reduce the production cost of titanium,a new method for direct preparation of low-oxygen titanium powder by the magnesiothermic reduction of TiO_(2) with the assistance of a MgCl_(2)−HoCl_(3) molten salt was propos...To reduce the production cost of titanium,a new method for direct preparation of low-oxygen titanium powder by the magnesiothermic reduction of TiO_(2) with the assistance of a MgCl_(2)−HoCl_(3) molten salt was proposed.Thermodynamic calculations showed that the magnesiothermic reduction of TiO_(2) was feasible.However,hindrance of the reduction reaction by the reduction by-product of MgO resulted in a considerably high O concentration in the titanium powder.The addition of HoCl_(3) to the system significantly reduces the activity of MgO to produce low-oxygen titanium powder.Thermochemical deoxidation and reduction experiments were conducted with MgCl_(2)−HoCl_(3) molten salt in the temperature range of 1023−1273 K.The results showed that titanium powder with oxygen concentration(mass fraction)below 5.00×10^(-4) can be prepared at the Mg−MgCl_(2)−HoOCl−HoCl_(3) equilibrium.展开更多
This work systematically investigates the densification,microstructure evolution and the attainment of high strength-ductility in Ti-13Nb-13Zr-2Ta alloy processed by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).A narrow and viable p...This work systematically investigates the densification,microstructure evolution and the attainment of high strength-ductility in Ti-13Nb-13Zr-2Ta alloy processed by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).A narrow and viable process window(P_(laser power)=175 W,v_(scanning speed)=1000 mm/s,h_(scanning distance)=0.1 mm and d_(layer thickness)=0.03 mm)was accordingly determined and the relative density of Ti-13Nb-13Zr-2Ta alloy reaches 99.76%.The depth of molten pool increases gradually with the increase of energy density,and the relationship between the depth of molten pool and energy density has been quantitatively described.Three types ofα′martensites with average grain width less than 3μm can be observed in the LPBF-fabricated Ti-13Nb-13Zr-2Ta alloys,attributed to the significantly high cooling rate and remelting process.The fine grain size,high density dislocations,nanotwins,ordered oxygen complexes andα+α″heterostructure all contributed to the high strength(1037.75±25.18 MPa)and ductility(20.32%±1.39%)of LPBF-fabricated Ti-13Nb-13Zr-2Ta alloy in this work.展开更多
In this study,the impact of different reaction times on the preparation of powdered activated carbon(PAC)using a one-step rapid activation method under flue gas atmosphere is investigated,and the underlying reaction m...In this study,the impact of different reaction times on the preparation of powdered activated carbon(PAC)using a one-step rapid activation method under flue gas atmosphere is investigated,and the underlying reaction mechanism is summarized.Results indicate that the reaction process of this method can be divided into three stages:stage I is the rapid release of volatiles and the rapid consumption of O_(2),primarily occurring within a reaction time range of 0-0.5 s;stage II is mainly the continuous release and diffusion of volatiles,which is the carbonization and activation coupling reaction stage,and the carbonization process is the main in this stage.This stage mainly occurs at the reaction time range of 0.5 -2.0 s when SL-coal is used as material,and that is 0.5-3.0 s when JJ-coal is used as material;stage III is mainly the activation stage,during which activated components diffuse to both the surface and interior of particles.This stage mainly involves the reaction stage of CO_(2)and H2O(g)activation,and it mainly occurs at the reaction time range of 2.0-4.0 s when SL-coal is used as material,and that is 3.0-4.0 s when JJ-coal is used as material.Besides,the main function of the first two stages is to provide more diffusion channels and contact surfaces/activation sites for the diffusion and activation of the activated components in the third stage.Mastering the reaction mechanism would serve as a crucial reference and foundation for designing the structure,size of the reactor,and optimal positioning of the activator nozzle in PAC preparation.展开更多
To solve the problem of poor high-temperature service performance caused by low carbonization of MgO-C refractories,low-carbon MgO–C refractories with excellent thermal shock,oxidation and corrosion resistances were ...To solve the problem of poor high-temperature service performance caused by low carbonization of MgO-C refractories,low-carbon MgO–C refractories with excellent thermal shock,oxidation and corrosion resistances were successfully designed by using SiC whiskers as reinforcing phases and introducing micro-Al_(2)O_(3) powders as additives.The results indicated that the addition of micro-Al_(2)O_(3) powders optimized the internal structure of the material,like the columnar β-Si_(3)N_(4) with a stepped distribution and the mosaic structure formed between granular and flaky Mg_(2)SiO_(4),which synergistically strengthened and toughened the material and gave the material excellent mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance.Specifically,the cold modulus of rupture and cold crushing strength after thermal shock were increased by 4.1 and 20.3 MPa,respectively.Moreover,the addition of micro-Al_(2)O_(3) powders promoted the formation of fine particles of Mg_(2)SiO_(4),MgAl_(2)O_(4) and MgO,as well as a dense protective layer of Mg_(2)SiO_(4) in the material under high-temperature environment.Furthermore,spinel and high-temperature solid solution were formed in the corrosion environment.The oxidation and corrosion resistances were greatly improved by 41%and 15%,respectively.展开更多
Reticulated ceramic foam filters provide an effective way to purify molten steel by removing non-metallic inclusions.We proposed a novel strategy to improve the purification performance of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic fi...Reticulated ceramic foam filters provide an effective way to purify molten steel by removing non-metallic inclusions.We proposed a novel strategy to improve the purification performance of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filters by using microporous corundum-spinel raw materials to replace dense raw materials.Three kinds of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filters fabricated from dense α-Al_(2)O_(3) micro-powder or microporous corundum-spinel powder were selected to carry out the immersion tests with molten steel.On the one hand,the higher surface roughness of the filter skeleton prepared from microporous raw materials increased the adsorption capacity of skeleton surface on inclusions in molten steel.On the other hand,the higher apparent porosity and larger pore size of the filter skeleton were more beneficial to the penetration of molten steel in the micropores of skeleton.The reaction process at the solid-liquid interface also improved the wettability of the interface between skeleton and molten steel,resulting in a larger penetration depth and a better adsorption effect on the inclusions.In summary,the novel Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filter prepared with microporous corundum-spinel powder and addition of 5 wt.% nano-Al_(2)O_(3) powder reduced the total oxygen content of the steel from 40.2×10^(-4) to 12.7×10^(-4) wt.% by 68.4% and the Al content from 0.46 to 0.18 wt.% by 60.9% after immersion test,presenting the most excellent purification performance on molten steel.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2022YFB3704700(2022YFB3704702))the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52473096)+1 种基金Major Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Shandong Province (No. 2021CXGC010901)Taishan Scholar Program
文摘In this study,a novel cost-effective methodology was developed to enhance the gas barrier properties and permselectivity of unfilled natural rubber(NR)/polybutadiene rubber(BR)composites through the construction of a heterogeneous structure using pre-vulcanized powder rubber to replace traditional fillers.The matrix material is composed of a blend of NR and BR,which is widely used in tire manufacturing.By incorporating pre-vulcanized trans-1,4-poly(isoprene-co-butadiene)(TBIR)rubber powder(pVTPR)with different cross-linking densities and contents,significant improvements in the gas barrier properties and CO_(2)permselectivity of the NR/BR/pVTPR composites were observed.The results indicated that compared to NR/BR/TBIR composites prepared through direct blending of NR,BR,and TBIR,the NR/BR/pVTPR composites exhibited markedly superior gas barrier properties.Increasing the cross-linking density of pVTPR resulted in progressive enhancement of the gas barrier properties of the NR/BR/pVTPR composite.For example,the addition of 20 phr pVTPR with a cross-linking density of 346 mol/m^(3)resulted in a 79%improvement in the oxygen barrier property of NR/BR/pVTPR compared to NR/BR,achieving a value of 5.47×10^(-14)cm^(3)·cm·cm^(-2)·s^(-1)·Pa^(-1).Similarly,the nitrogen barrier property improved by 76%compared to NR/BR,reaching 2.4×10^(-14)cm^(3)·cm·cm^(-2)·s^(-1)·Pa^(-1),which is 28%higher than the conventional inner liner material brominated butyl rubber(BIIR,PN2=3.32×10^(-14)cm^(3)·cm·cm^(-2)·s^(-1)·Pa^(-1)).Owing to its low cost,exceptional gas barrier properties,superior adhesion to various tire components,and co-vulcanization capabilities,the NR/BR/pVTPR composite has emerged as a promising alternative to butyl rubber in the inner liner of tires.Furthermore,by fine-tuning the cross-linking density of pVTPR,the high-gas-barrier NR/BR/pVTPR composites also demonstrated remarkable CO_(2)permselectivity,with a CO_(2)/N2 selectivity of 61.4 and a CO_(2)/O_(2)selectivity of 26.12.This innovation provides a novel strategy for CO_(2)capture and separation,with potential applications in future environmental and industrial processes.The multifunctional NR/BR/pVTPR composite,with its superior gas barrier properties and CO_(2)permselectivity,is expected to contribute to the development of safer,greener,and more cost-effective transportation solutions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52374396 and 52122409).
文摘Improving the high-temperature performance of Inconel 718(IN718)alloys manufactured via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has been the most concerned issue in the industry.In this study,the effects of Ti_(2)AlC inoculants on microstructures and high-temperature mechanical properties of the as-built IN718 composites were investigated.According to statistical results of relative density and unmelted particle area in as-built alloys,the optimal energy of 112 J/mm^(3)was determined.It was observed that the precipitation of the MC carbide was significantly enhanced with the addition of Ti_(2)AlC,restricting the precipitation of the Laves phase.The MC particles were uniformly distributed along the subgrain boundaries,which contributed to the dispersion strengthening.Meanwhile,the MC particles served as nucleation sites for heterogeneous nucleation during the solidification process,facilitating the refinement of columnar and cellular grains.The simulated Scheil-Gulliver curves showed that the precipitation sequence of phases did not change with Ti_(2)AlC inoculants.The as-built 1%Ti_(2)AlC/IN718 sample demonstrated an ultimate tensile strength of 998.78 MPa and an elongation of 18.04%at 650℃,revealing a markedly improved mechanical performance compared with the LPBF-manufactured IN718 alloys.The high-temperature tensile strength of 1%Ti_(2)AlC/IN718 sample increased to 1197.99 MPa by heat treatment.It was suggested that dislocation strengthening and ordered strengthening were two most important reinforcement mechanisms.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52301145,52275329)the Applied Basic Research Program of Liaoning Province,China(No.2023JH2/101300158)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Fund for the Central Universities,China(No.N2202010)the Key Research Programs of High Education Institutions in Henan Province,China(No.24A430017).
文摘A unique discontinuous lamellar microstructure of titanium alloys consisting of lamellar colonies at prior β-Ti grain boundaries and internal interwoven α-laths is prepared by a TiH_(2)-based powder metallurgy method.The α-variants get various crystallographic orientations and become discontinuous during vacuum annealing at 700℃.Remarkably,nanoscale phase δ-TiH compound layers are generated between α-laths and β-strips,so that dislocations are piled up at the α/δ/βinterfaces during tensile deformation.This leads to dislocation slips being confined to individual α-laths,with differentslips and particularly pyramidal<c+a>slips being activated.The efficiency of wavy slip is promoted and the work hardening rate is enhanced.Finally,the combined effect of dispersed micro-shear bands and lath distortions is considered contributive for alleviating the stress concentration at grain boundaries,resulting in a high-promising synergy of enhanced ultimate tensile strength of 1080 MPa and good elongation to fracture of 13.6%.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2057).
文摘The rapid advancement of superalloy melting technology has increased the demands on crucible materials.Y_(2)O_(3) is a promising candidate for nickel-based superalloy melting due to its outstanding high-temperature stability and non-wetting behavior with various alloys.However,its poor sintering performance limits its development.High-density Y_(2)O_(3) ceramics were successfully prepared via pressureless sintering at 1600℃ in a carbon-embedded atmosphere with talc powder as an additive.The resulting ceramics achieved optimal properties,including a bulk density of 4.27 g cm^(−3),apparent porosity of 1.1%,and cold compressive strength of 311.27 MPa.The talc powder introduced a liquid phase during sintering,which accelerated mass transfer and promoted grain growth and densification.During cooling,this liquid phase remained at the grain boundaries and acted as an intergranular bonding agent,strengthening grain cohesion.Nevertheless,excessive liquid phase hindered grain growth,negatively affecting sintering.Additionally,the extremely low porosity and the formation of the Mg_(2)SiO_(4) phase reduced the residual strength retention ratio of the Y_(2)O_(3) ceramic after thermal shock.
文摘目的:基于网络药理学和分子对接技术探究不忘散加味方治疗2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)轻度认知障碍的作用机制。方法:利用中药系统药理学数据库与分析平台(traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database and analysis platform,TCMSP)和BATMAN-TCM数据库筛选不忘散加味方的药物成分及潜在作用靶点;通过在线人类孟德尔遗传数据库(online mendelian inheritance in man,OMIM)及人类基因数据库(the human gene database,GeneCards)筛选疾病相关靶点,获取疾病与药物交集靶点,得出不忘散加味方治疗T2DM轻度认知障碍的潜在作用靶点;通过Cytoscape 3.8.2软件构建“药物-成分-作用靶点”网络;将疾病与药物交集靶点导入STRING数据库,构建蛋白-蛋白互作(proteinprotein interactions,PPI)网络,筛选核心靶点;借助核心靶基因导入基因功能注释数据库(the database for annotation visualization and integrated discovery,DAVID)对疾病与药物交集靶点做基因本体论(gene ontology,GO)和京都基因与基因组百科全书(kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes,KEGG)通路富集分析;通过AutoDock Vina软件对筛选出的关键成分与靶点进行分子对接,验证药物与疾病的作用关系。结果:共筛选得到不忘散加味方活性成分135个,不忘散加味方与T2DM轻度认知障碍交集靶点293个;获得槲皮素、β-谷甾醇、山柰酚、木犀草素、豆甾醇等关键活性化合物;筛选得到TP53、IL-6、AKT1、TNF、STAT3、IL-1β、EGFR、JUN、INS、BCL2等核心靶点;潜在作用靶点主要富集在脂质与动脉粥样硬化通路、糖尿病并发症AGE-RAGE、流体剪切应力与动脉粥样硬化通路等。结论:不忘散加味存在多种活性成分,可能通过多个潜在靶点、多条信号通路发挥对T2DM合并轻度认知障碍的治疗作用。
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.21968013)。
文摘To reduce the production cost of titanium,a new method for direct preparation of low-oxygen titanium powder by the magnesiothermic reduction of TiO_(2) with the assistance of a MgCl_(2)−HoCl_(3) molten salt was proposed.Thermodynamic calculations showed that the magnesiothermic reduction of TiO_(2) was feasible.However,hindrance of the reduction reaction by the reduction by-product of MgO resulted in a considerably high O concentration in the titanium powder.The addition of HoCl_(3) to the system significantly reduces the activity of MgO to produce low-oxygen titanium powder.Thermochemical deoxidation and reduction experiments were conducted with MgCl_(2)−HoCl_(3) molten salt in the temperature range of 1023−1273 K.The results showed that titanium powder with oxygen concentration(mass fraction)below 5.00×10^(-4) can be prepared at the Mg−MgCl_(2)−HoOCl−HoCl_(3) equilibrium.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52205140)the Outstanding Youth Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant No.2023JJ20041)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(2023RC3241)the Research Foundation of Education Bureau of Hunan Province(Grant No.22A0216).
文摘This work systematically investigates the densification,microstructure evolution and the attainment of high strength-ductility in Ti-13Nb-13Zr-2Ta alloy processed by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).A narrow and viable process window(P_(laser power)=175 W,v_(scanning speed)=1000 mm/s,h_(scanning distance)=0.1 mm and d_(layer thickness)=0.03 mm)was accordingly determined and the relative density of Ti-13Nb-13Zr-2Ta alloy reaches 99.76%.The depth of molten pool increases gradually with the increase of energy density,and the relationship between the depth of molten pool and energy density has been quantitatively described.Three types ofα′martensites with average grain width less than 3μm can be observed in the LPBF-fabricated Ti-13Nb-13Zr-2Ta alloys,attributed to the significantly high cooling rate and remelting process.The fine grain size,high density dislocations,nanotwins,ordered oxygen complexes andα+α″heterostructure all contributed to the high strength(1037.75±25.18 MPa)and ductility(20.32%±1.39%)of LPBF-fabricated Ti-13Nb-13Zr-2Ta alloy in this work.
基金supported by the Qingdao Postdoctoral Program Funding(QDBSH20220202045)Shandong provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2021ME049,ZR2022ME176)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(22078176)Taishan Industrial Experts Program(TSCX202306135).
文摘In this study,the impact of different reaction times on the preparation of powdered activated carbon(PAC)using a one-step rapid activation method under flue gas atmosphere is investigated,and the underlying reaction mechanism is summarized.Results indicate that the reaction process of this method can be divided into three stages:stage I is the rapid release of volatiles and the rapid consumption of O_(2),primarily occurring within a reaction time range of 0-0.5 s;stage II is mainly the continuous release and diffusion of volatiles,which is the carbonization and activation coupling reaction stage,and the carbonization process is the main in this stage.This stage mainly occurs at the reaction time range of 0.5 -2.0 s when SL-coal is used as material,and that is 0.5-3.0 s when JJ-coal is used as material;stage III is mainly the activation stage,during which activated components diffuse to both the surface and interior of particles.This stage mainly involves the reaction stage of CO_(2)and H2O(g)activation,and it mainly occurs at the reaction time range of 2.0-4.0 s when SL-coal is used as material,and that is 3.0-4.0 s when JJ-coal is used as material.Besides,the main function of the first two stages is to provide more diffusion channels and contact surfaces/activation sites for the diffusion and activation of the activated components in the third stage.Mastering the reaction mechanism would serve as a crucial reference and foundation for designing the structure,size of the reactor,and optimal positioning of the activator nozzle in PAC preparation.
基金the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department(22B0856)the Hengyang"Xiaohe"Science and Technology Talent Special Project([2023]45)+3 种基金the Guidance Plan Project of Hengyang City([2023]40)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20239)the College Students'Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Project(S202311528055)the Characteristic Application Discipline of Material Science Engineering in Hunan Province([2022]351).
文摘To solve the problem of poor high-temperature service performance caused by low carbonization of MgO-C refractories,low-carbon MgO–C refractories with excellent thermal shock,oxidation and corrosion resistances were successfully designed by using SiC whiskers as reinforcing phases and introducing micro-Al_(2)O_(3) powders as additives.The results indicated that the addition of micro-Al_(2)O_(3) powders optimized the internal structure of the material,like the columnar β-Si_(3)N_(4) with a stepped distribution and the mosaic structure formed between granular and flaky Mg_(2)SiO_(4),which synergistically strengthened and toughened the material and gave the material excellent mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance.Specifically,the cold modulus of rupture and cold crushing strength after thermal shock were increased by 4.1 and 20.3 MPa,respectively.Moreover,the addition of micro-Al_(2)O_(3) powders promoted the formation of fine particles of Mg_(2)SiO_(4),MgAl_(2)O_(4) and MgO,as well as a dense protective layer of Mg_(2)SiO_(4) in the material under high-temperature environment.Furthermore,spinel and high-temperature solid solution were formed in the corrosion environment.The oxidation and corrosion resistances were greatly improved by 41%and 15%,respectively.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51974214).
文摘Reticulated ceramic foam filters provide an effective way to purify molten steel by removing non-metallic inclusions.We proposed a novel strategy to improve the purification performance of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filters by using microporous corundum-spinel raw materials to replace dense raw materials.Three kinds of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filters fabricated from dense α-Al_(2)O_(3) micro-powder or microporous corundum-spinel powder were selected to carry out the immersion tests with molten steel.On the one hand,the higher surface roughness of the filter skeleton prepared from microporous raw materials increased the adsorption capacity of skeleton surface on inclusions in molten steel.On the other hand,the higher apparent porosity and larger pore size of the filter skeleton were more beneficial to the penetration of molten steel in the micropores of skeleton.The reaction process at the solid-liquid interface also improved the wettability of the interface between skeleton and molten steel,resulting in a larger penetration depth and a better adsorption effect on the inclusions.In summary,the novel Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filter prepared with microporous corundum-spinel powder and addition of 5 wt.% nano-Al_(2)O_(3) powder reduced the total oxygen content of the steel from 40.2×10^(-4) to 12.7×10^(-4) wt.% by 68.4% and the Al content from 0.46 to 0.18 wt.% by 60.9% after immersion test,presenting the most excellent purification performance on molten steel.
