In order to lower the boriding temperature of hot work steel H13, method of surface mechanical attrition treatment （SMAT）, which can make the grain size of the surface reach nano-scale, was used before pack boriding...In order to lower the boriding temperature of hot work steel H13, method of surface mechanical attrition treatment （SMAT）, which can make the grain size of the surface reach nano-scale, was used before pack boriding. The growth of the boride layer was studied in a function of boriding temperature and time. By TEM （transmission electron microscopy）, SEM （scanning electron microscopy）, XRD （x-ray diffraction） and microhardness tests, the grain size, thermal stability of the nano-structured （NS） surface and the thickness,appearance, phases of the surface boride layer were studied. Kinetic of boriding was compared between untreated samples and treated samples. Results showed that after SMAT, the boride layer was thicker and the hardness gradient was smoother. Furthermore, after boriding at a low temperature of 700℃ for 8 h, a boride layer of about 5 μm formed on the NS surface. This layer was toothlike and wedged into the substrate, which made the surface layer combine well with the substrate. The phase of the boride layer was Fe2B. Research on boriding kinetics indicated that the activation energy was decreased for the treated samples.展开更多
Microwave boriding layer microstructure of carbon steels and its diffusion mechanics were studied. The results show that the existence of microwave field in the boriding can＇t change the growth mechanics of boriding ...Microwave boriding layer microstructure of carbon steels and its diffusion mechanics were studied. The results show that the existence of microwave field in the boriding can＇t change the growth mechanics of boriding layer. Compared with conventional boriding, if the treatment temperature and time remain constantly, the descend rate of the boriding layer thickness with the increase of carbon content of steel is smaller. The diffusion activation energy ofT8 steel is 2.6× 10^5 J/mol between the temperature of 750 ℃ and 900 ℃ in microwave field, which is in the same order of conventional boriding.展开更多
Gas-boriding in N2-H2-BCl3 atmosphere resulted in the formation of a thick layer on Inconel 600 alloy.The microstructure of layer produced at 920℃for 2 h consisted of a mixture of chromium borides and nickel borides....Gas-boriding in N2-H2-BCl3 atmosphere resulted in the formation of a thick layer on Inconel 600 alloy.The microstructure of layer produced at 920℃for 2 h consisted of a mixture of chromium borides and nickel borides.The objective of investigations was to determine the influence of the chemical and phase compositions of borided layer on its mechanical properties.The nanoindentation was carried out using Berkovich diamond tip under a load of 50 m N.The gas-borided layer was characterized by high indentation hardness HIT from 1542.6 HV to 2228.7 HV and high elastic modulus EIT from 226.9 to 296.4 GPa.It was found that the mixture with higher percentage of chromium borides was the reason for the increase in HIT and EIT values.The fracture toughness(KC)was measured using Vickers microindentation technique under a load of 0.98 N.The presence of high compressive stresses in normal direction to the top surface caused the strong anisotropy of the borided layer,in respect of fracture toughness.The high difference between the lowest(0.5763 MPa·m^1/2)and the highest(4.5794 MPa·m^1/2)fracture toughness was obtained.This situation was caused by the differences in chemical and phase compositions of tested areas,presence of porosity and residual stresses.Generally,the higher KC values were obtained in areas with lower chromium content.展开更多
Plasma boriding treatment was carried out at low temperature for the hot work die steel H13 assisted by surface nanocrystallization technology in this paper.At the same time,the thermal fatigue property of it was inve...Plasma boriding treatment was carried out at low temperature for the hot work die steel H13 assisted by surface nanocrystallization technology in this paper.At the same time,the thermal fatigue property of it was investigated through thermal fatigue testing with 3000 continuous cycles from room temperature to 700℃.The changes of structure and grain size in surface layer were characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM).After plasma boriding at 580℃ for 4 h,the phase composition,morphology and in-situ nanomechanical property of boride layer were investigated by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM),nanoindentation test,respectively.The results show that the boride layer with about thickness of 5μm is composed with two phases of Fe2B and FeB.The nanohardness of boride layer is as high as 21 GPa.Furthermore,thermal fatigue testing shows that the boride layer with excellent oxidation resistance and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures could effectively delay the crack initiation and impede the crack propagation.Therefore,the thermal fatigue property of H13 can be remarkably improved.展开更多
To improve the surface performance of TB2 alloy,pack boriding was performed at 1100℃ for 20 h with 4 wt.%La_(2)O_(3).The composition and thickness of boride layer and corrosion and wear properties of borided TB2 allo...To improve the surface performance of TB2 alloy,pack boriding was performed at 1100℃ for 20 h with 4 wt.%La_(2)O_(3).The composition and thickness of boride layer and corrosion and wear properties of borided TB2 alloy were measured.The results show that La_(2)O_(3) can promote the growth,continuity,and compactness of boride layer,and the length of TiB whisker increases from 16.80 to 21.84μm.The reason is that La_(2)O_(3) can react with B to form La−B active groups and further to improve the growth of the boride layer.The wear and corrosion resistances of TB2 alloy are enhanced by boriding with La_(2)O_(3).The wear mechanisms are adhesive wear and abrasive wear for unborided and borided TB2 alloys,respectively,and the corrosion mechanism is changed from local corrosion(unborided TB2 alloy)to uniform corrosion(borided TB2 alloy).展开更多
Boriding of the Ti-Al intermetallic GE48-2-2 at 1273 K for 10 hours was performed. In order to ensure that no any serious alteration occurred in the substrate, it was previously examined with X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD...Boriding of the Ti-Al intermetallic GE48-2-2 at 1273 K for 10 hours was performed. In order to ensure that no any serious alteration occurred in the substrate, it was previously examined with X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD), after it has undergone an annealing process at the temperature of boronizing. Subsequently, we examined the coating with XRD and Scanning Electron Microscopy, in order to characterize its structure and morphology. A dense TiΒ2 layer, 10 - 15 μm thick, was formed, but also Cr2B3 and NbN, BN and some Ti-Al phases were detected. Efforts were undertaken to focus on influence of the substrate modification, towards the quality of the coating.展开更多
The mechanical behavior and wear of the different hardened phases with bore-induced changes in AISI 4340 and AISI D2 steels were investigated. The hardness and modulus of elasticity were measured by nanoindentation an...The mechanical behavior and wear of the different hardened phases with bore-induced changes in AISI 4340 and AISI D2 steels were investigated. The hardness and modulus of elasticity were measured by nanoindentation and the values obtained for the layers in AISI D2 steel were 18 GPa and 325 GPa in the Fe<sub>2</sub>B boride phase, and 20 GPa and 360 GPa in the FeB boride phase, respectively. The AISI 4340 steel presented mainly the Fe<sub>2</sub>B phase. It was then possible to analyze the coefficient of friction obtained in the Fe<sub>2</sub>B phase of the steel AISI 4340 presented a range of 0.04 to 0.06. The AISI D2 steel presents two different phases in the boride layer being the coefficient of friction higher for the test in the FeB phase than for Fe<sub>2</sub>B, and the values vary from 0.065 to 0.075. These parameters were obtained with micro-wear tests. No adhesion failures were observed after the sliding tests in the interface of the two different boride layers. Cracks in the FeB phase after the sliding test were much more frequent.展开更多
A nanostructured layer was fabricated on the surface of steel Q235 by using fast multiple rotation rolling( FMRR). The Cr-Rare earth-boriding process was carried out followed at different temperatures.Experimental res...A nanostructured layer was fabricated on the surface of steel Q235 by using fast multiple rotation rolling( FMRR). The Cr-Rare earth-boriding process was carried out followed at different temperatures.Experimental results showed that the thickness of the boride layer was significantly increased by surface nanocrystallization. The morphology of the boride layer was saw-toothed. An uniform,continuous and dense boride layer was obtained and adhered well to the substrate. The penetrating speed of FMRR specimens was enhanced by 1.9,1.7 and 1.5 times when the Cr-Rare earth-boriding temperature was 843,873 and 923 K.Severe plastic deformation,which grain size was approximately 100 nm,was observed on steel Q235 surface.Mechanism of Cr-Rare earth-boriding was also studied.展开更多
Selective laser melting(SLM)is a cost-effective 3 D metal additive manufacturing(AM)process.However,AM 316 L stainless steel(SS)has different surface and microstructure properties as compared to conventional ones.Bori...Selective laser melting(SLM)is a cost-effective 3 D metal additive manufacturing(AM)process.However,AM 316 L stainless steel(SS)has different surface and microstructure properties as compared to conventional ones.Boriding process is one of the ways to modify and increase the surface properties.The aim of this study is to predict and understand the growth kinetic of iron boride layers on AM 316 L SS.In this study,the growth kinetic mechanism was evaluated for AM 316 L SS.Pack boriding was applied at 850,900 and 950℃,each for 2,4 and 6 h.The thickness of the boride layers ranged from(1.8±0.3)μm to(27.7±2.2)μm.A diffusion model based on error function solutions in Fick’s second law was proposed to quantitatively predict and elucidate the growth rate of FeB and Fe_(2)B phase layers.The activation energy(Q)values for boron diffusion in FeB layer,Fe_(2)B layer,and dual FeB+Fe_(2)B layer were found to be 256.56,161.61 and 209.014 kJ/mol,respectively,which were higher than the conventional 316 L SS.The findings might provide and open new directions and approaches for applications of additively manufactured steels.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal borides(MBenes)have emerged as a rising star and hold great potential promise for catalysis and metal ion batteries owing to a well-defined layered structure and ex-cellent electric...Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal borides(MBenes)have emerged as a rising star and hold great potential promise for catalysis and metal ion batteries owing to a well-defined layered structure and ex-cellent electrical conductivity.Unlike well-studied graphene,perovskite and MXene materials in various fields,the research about MBene is still in its infancy.The inadequate exploration of efficient etching methods impedes their further study.Herein,we put forward an efficient microwave-assisted hydrother-mal alkaline solution etching strategy for exfoliating MoAlB MAB phase into 2D MoB MBenes with a well accordion-like structure,which displays a remarkable electrochemical performance in sodium ion batter-ies(SIBs)with a reversible specific capacity of 196.5 mAh g^(-1)at the current density of 50 mA g^(-1),and 138.6 mAh g^(-1)after 500 cycles at the current density of 0.5 A g^(-1).The underlying mechanism toward excellent electrochemical performance are revealed by comprehensive theoretical simulations.This work proves that MBene is a competitive candidate as the next generation anode of sodium ion batteries.展开更多
Transition metal borides(TMBs)are a new class of promising electrocatalysts for hydrogen generation by water splitting.However,the synthesis of robust all-in-one electrodes is challenging for practical applications.He...Transition metal borides(TMBs)are a new class of promising electrocatalysts for hydrogen generation by water splitting.However,the synthesis of robust all-in-one electrodes is challenging for practical applications.Herein,a facile solid-state boronization strategy is reported to synthesize a series of self-supported TMBs thin films(TMB-TFs)with large area and high catalytic activity.Among them,MoB thin film(MoB-TF)exhibits the highest activity toward electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),displaying a low overpotential(η10=191 and 219 mV at 10 mA cm^(−2))and a small Tafel slope(60.25 and 61.91 mV dec^(−1))in 0.5M H_(2)SO_(4)and 1.0M KOH,respectively.Moreover,it outperforms the commercial Pt/C at the high current density region,demonstrating potential applications in industrially electrochemical water splitting.Theoretical study reveals that both surfaces terminated by TM and B atoms can serve as the active sites and the H*binding strength of TMBs is correlated with the p band center of B atoms.This work provides a new pathway for the potential application of TMBs in largescale hydrogen production.展开更多
The energy density of thin-film lithium batteries(TFLBs)is predominantly determined by the average voltage and specific capacity,however,the mechanism of regulating the voltage plateaus of the film electrodes is not w...The energy density of thin-film lithium batteries(TFLBs)is predominantly determined by the average voltage and specific capacity,however,the mechanism of regulating the voltage plateaus of the film electrodes is not well understood.In this study,three boride films(Co–B,Fe–B,and Co–Fe–B alloys)with different thick-nesses were fabricated to enhance the specific capacity and voltage stability of TFLBs.By analyzing the cycling performance,redox peak evolution,and capacitive contribution,the thickness-dependent lithiation behavior of the thin/thick films was elucidated.Theoretical simulations and electrochemical analysis were conducted to investigate how the lithiation behaviors affected the voltage profiles of the film electrodes.In addition,the various-thickness CoB films were compared in all-solid-state TFLBs,demonstrating the universality and practicability of this simple regulation strategy to develop high-performance energy storage devices.展开更多
Multi-component transition group metal borides(MMB_(2))have become a research hotspot due to their new composition design concepts and superior properties compared with conventional ceramics.Most of the current method...Multi-component transition group metal borides(MMB_(2))have become a research hotspot due to their new composition design concepts and superior properties compared with conventional ceramics.Most of the current methods,however,are complicated and time-consuming,the mass production remains a chal-lenge.Herein,we proposed a new high-efficiency strategy for synthesis of MMB_(2)using molten aluminum as the medium for the first time.The prepared Al-containing multi-component borides(TiZrHfNbTa)B_(2)microcrystals had a homogeneous composition with a hexagonal AlB_(2)structure and ultra-high hardness value of∼35.3 GPa,which was much higher than data reported in the literature and the rule of mix-ture estimations.Furthermore,combined with the First-principles calculation results,we found that the Poisson’s ratio(v)values exhibit a clearly ascending trend from 0.17 at VEC=3.5 to 0.18 at VEC=3.4,then to 0.201 at VEC=3.2 with the increasing of Al content.This indicates that the intrinsic toughness of multi-component boride microcrystals is obviously enhanced by the trace-doped Al elements.Besides,the fabricated Al-containing multi-component boride microcrystals have superior oxidation activation en-ergy and structural stability.The enhanced oxidation resistance is mainly attributed to the formation of a protective Al2 O3 oxide layer and the lattice distortion,both of which lead to sluggish diffusion of O_(2).These findings propose a new unexplored avenue for the fabrication of MMB_(2)materials with supe-rior comprehensive performance including ultra-hardness and intrinsically improved thermo-mechanical properties.展开更多
Amorphous bimetallic borides,as a new generation of catalytic nanomaterials with modifiable electronic properties,are of great importance in the design of high-efficiency catalysts for NaBH_(4) hydrolysis.This study s...Amorphous bimetallic borides,as a new generation of catalytic nanomaterials with modifiable electronic properties,are of great importance in the design of high-efficiency catalysts for NaBH_(4) hydrolysis.This study synthesizes an amorphous Co_(3)B-Mo_(2)B_(5) catalyst using a self-sacrificial template strategy and NaBH_(4) reduction for both NaBH_(4) hydrolysis and the reduction of 4-nitrophenol.The catalyst delivers an impressive hydrogen generation rate of 7690.5 mL min^(-1) g^(-1) at 25℃,coupled with a rapid reaction rate of 0.701 min^(-1) in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol.The enhanced catalytic performance is attributed to the unique amorphous structure and the electron rearrangement between Co_(3)B and Mo_(2)B_(5).Experimental and theoretical analyses suggest electron transfer from Co_(3)B to the Mo_(2)B_(5),with the electron-deficient Co_(3)B site favoring BH_(4)^(-) adsorption,while the electron-rich Mo_(2)B_(5) site favoring H_(2)O adsorption,Furthermore,Co_(3)B-Mo_(2)B_(5) demonstrated potential for energy applications,delivering a power output of 0.3 V in a hydrogen-air fuel cell.展开更多
High entropy boride ceramics have great potential as structural materials serving in extreme environ-ments.However,their applications are limited by the difficulty of sintering.In the present study,dense(Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0...High entropy boride ceramics have great potential as structural materials serving in extreme environ-ments.However,their applications are limited by the difficulty of sintering.In the present study,dense(Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2))B_(2)ceramics with B_(4)C additions were prepared through pressureless sintering at as low as 1900℃.Calculations based on the CALPHAD approach predict that(Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2))B_(2)starts to melt at about 3315℃whilst B_(4)C additions reduce the temperature and broaden the tempera-ture region where solid and liquid coexist.Results showed that the introduction of B_(4)C could trigger the densification of(Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2))B_(2)at a lower temperature and promote their densification signif-icantly.The relative density of samples with 5 wt%of B_(4)C additions sintered at 1900 and 2000℃was 97.7%and 99.7%,respectively.While the sintering temperature was further increased to 2100℃,the liquid phase was reactively formed,leading to the rapid grain coarsening in samples with B_(4)C additions.Strengthened by well-dispersed B_(4)C grains,the sample with 5 wt%B_(4)C sintered at 2000℃exhibited excellent mechanical properties with the Vickers hardness,flexural strength,and fracture toughness of 21.07±2.09 GPa,547±45 MPa,and 5.24±0.14 MPa m^(1/2),which are comparable or even higher than counterparts sintered under pressure.展开更多
Aqueous alkaline zinc batteries(AZBs)exhibit great potential due to their high capacity,high safety and low cost.However,despite these advantages,the lack of high stability and high utilization rate makes the search f...Aqueous alkaline zinc batteries(AZBs)exhibit great potential due to their high capacity,high safety and low cost.However,despite these advantages,the lack of high stability and high utilization rate makes the search for high-performance cathode materials a great challenge.Here,an amorphous nickel boride/rGO(NixB/rG O)complex structure was designed.As a result of abundant unsaturated active sites and synergistic electronic effects,amorphous NixB exhibits excellent energy storage properties.As well as having high electrical conductivity,rGO avoids aggregation of NixB nanoparticles,ensuring that NixB/rGO electrodes have a high energy storage capacity.The structure has a strong adhesion between NixB and rGO,which protects its stable structure and extends its life.More importantly,the NixB/rGO//Zn full battery shows remarkable capacity(228.4 m Ah/g at 2 A/g),extraordinary cycle durability(93.7%retained after1000 cycles)and strong energy density 399.7 Wh/kg,when coupled with NixB/rGO cathode.This work will also shed light on other nickel-zinc batteries in order to achieve super durability and capacity.展开更多
The improved microstructure and enhanced elevated temperature mechanical properties of Ti-44Al-5Nb-(Mo,V,B)alloys were obtained by vacuum arc re-melting(VAR)and primary annealing heat treatment(HT)of 1260℃/6 h/Furnac...The improved microstructure and enhanced elevated temperature mechanical properties of Ti-44Al-5Nb-(Mo,V,B)alloys were obtained by vacuum arc re-melting(VAR)and primary annealing heat treatment(HT)of 1260℃/6 h/Furnace cooling(FC).The phase transformation,microstructure evolution and tensile properties for as-cast and HTed alloys were investigated.Results indicate that three main phase transformation points are determined,T_(eut)=1164.3℃,T_(γsolv)=1268.3℃and T_(βtrans)=1382.8℃.There are coarse lamellar colonies(300μm in length)and neighbor reticular B2 andγgrain(3-5μm)in as-cast alloy,while lamellar colonies are markedly refined and multi-oriented(20-50μm)as well as the volume fraction and grain sizes of equiaxedγand B2 phases(about 15μm)significantly increase in as-HTed alloy.Phase transformations involvingα+γ→α+γ+β/B2 and discontinuousγcoarsening contribute to the above characteristics.Borides(1-3μm)act as nucleation sites forβ_(eutectic) and produce massiveβgrains with different orientations,thus effectively refining the lamellar colonies and forming homogeneous multi-phase microstructure.Tensile curves show both the alloys exhibit suitable performance at 800℃.As-cast alloy shows a higher ultimate tensile stress of 647 MPa,while a better total elongation of more than 41%is obtained for as-HTed alloy.The mechanical properties improvement is mainly attributed to fine,multi-oriented lamellar colonies,coordinated deformation of homogeneous multi-phase microstructure and borides within lamellar interface preventing crack propagation.展开更多
The effects of B addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of aγ′-strengthened CoNi-base superalloy are investigated.The addition of B leads to a substantial increase in the volume fraction of both the eu...The effects of B addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of aγ′-strengthened CoNi-base superalloy are investigated.The addition of B leads to a substantial increase in the volume fraction of both the eutectic structure and borides.The CoNi-base alloy shows a high solubility limit for the element B.Borides become noticeable in the area surrounding the eutectic structure after the B level exceeds 0.46 at.%.It is found that the compression property and stress rupture life of the 4W2Ta alloys exhibit an initial rise followed by a subsequent drop as the B content gradually increases from 0.08 to 0.78 at.%.The 4W2Ta0.46B alloy demonstrates the most excellent high-temperature strength and stress rupture life,revealing that a moderate amount of B in the alloy noticeably enhances its mechanical properties by enhancing the grain boundary cohesion.展开更多
Hexagonal BN-coated powders have been widely used in various engineering sectors,however,their pro-ductions are restricted by the complexity of gas-solid reactions.In this study,guided by thermodynamics,a novel approa...Hexagonal BN-coated powders have been widely used in various engineering sectors,however,their pro-ductions are restricted by the complexity of gas-solid reactions.In this study,guided by thermodynamics,a novel approach to synthesize Layer-structured hexagonal BN(hBN)-coated high entropy diboride pow-ders in vacuum was developed,using metal salt Zr(NO_(3))4·5H_(2)O,HfCl_(4),NbC_(15),TaC_(15),C_(16)H_(36)O_(4)Ti,boric acid,and sucrose as raw materials.By adjusting the ratio of carbon to metal source(C/M),powders only consisting of two boride solid solutions and hBN were finally obtained,under an optimal process-ing condition of C/M=5.5 and synthesis temperature of 1400 ℃.Parts of hBN were found to coat on high-entropy metal diborides ceramic(HEB)particles,corresponding formation mechanism for core-shell structured powders was investigated,together with the liquid precursor assisted boro/carbothermal re-duction process.Starting from as-synthesized core-shell powders,(Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2))B2-11 vol%hBN ceramics were densified at 1900 ℃ under 50 MPa without holding,with a high relative density of 97.3%.展开更多
The phase stability,elastic anisotropy,and minimum thermal conductivity of MnB_(2) in different crystal structures have been investigated by first-principles calculations based on density functional theory.The results...The phase stability,elastic anisotropy,and minimum thermal conductivity of MnB_(2) in different crystal structures have been investigated by first-principles calculations based on density functional theory.The results found that P6_(3)/mmc(hP6-MnB_(2)),P6/mmm(hP3-MnB_(2)),Pmmn(oP6-MnB_(2)),R■m(hR3-MnB_(2)),Pnma(oP12-MnB_(2)),and Immm(oI18-MnB_(2))all exhibit mechanical and dynamic stability under environmental conditions,and the sequence of phase stability was hP6>hR3>oP6>0I18>oP 12>hP3.In addition,Vickers hardness calculations indicated that hP6,hR3,oP6,and oI18of MnB_(2)have potential as hard materials,while hP3 and oP12 are not suitable as hard materials.Moreover,the elastic anisotropy of different MnB_(2)phases were also comprehensively investigated.It is found that the anisotropic order of bulk modulus is oP12>hP3>hP6>hR3>oI18>oP6,while that of Young's modulus is oP12>hR3>hP6>oP6>hP3>oI18.Furthermore,the minimum thermal conductivity of different MnB_(2)phases was evaluated by means of Clarke's and Cahill's models.The results suggested that these MnB_(2) diborides are all not suitable as thermal barrier coating materials.展开更多
文摘In order to lower the boriding temperature of hot work steel H13, method of surface mechanical attrition treatment （SMAT）, which can make the grain size of the surface reach nano-scale, was used before pack boriding. The growth of the boride layer was studied in a function of boriding temperature and time. By TEM （transmission electron microscopy）, SEM （scanning electron microscopy）, XRD （x-ray diffraction） and microhardness tests, the grain size, thermal stability of the nano-structured （NS） surface and the thickness,appearance, phases of the surface boride layer were studied. Kinetic of boriding was compared between untreated samples and treated samples. Results showed that after SMAT, the boride layer was thicker and the hardness gradient was smoother. Furthermore, after boriding at a low temperature of 700℃ for 8 h, a boride layer of about 5 μm formed on the NS surface. This layer was toothlike and wedged into the substrate, which made the surface layer combine well with the substrate. The phase of the boride layer was Fe2B. Research on boriding kinetics indicated that the activation energy was decreased for the treated samples.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50371064)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei(No.2003ABA032)
文摘Microwave boriding layer microstructure of carbon steels and its diffusion mechanics were studied. The results show that the existence of microwave field in the boriding can＇t change the growth mechanics of boriding layer. Compared with conventional boriding, if the treatment temperature and time remain constantly, the descend rate of the boriding layer thickness with the increase of carbon content of steel is smaller. The diffusion activation energy ofT8 steel is 2.6× 10^5 J/mol between the temperature of 750 ℃ and 900 ℃ in microwave field, which is in the same order of conventional boriding.
基金financially supported by Ministry of ScienceHigher Education in Poland as a part of the “02/24/DSPB” Project
文摘Gas-boriding in N2-H2-BCl3 atmosphere resulted in the formation of a thick layer on Inconel 600 alloy.The microstructure of layer produced at 920℃for 2 h consisted of a mixture of chromium borides and nickel borides.The objective of investigations was to determine the influence of the chemical and phase compositions of borided layer on its mechanical properties.The nanoindentation was carried out using Berkovich diamond tip under a load of 50 m N.The gas-borided layer was characterized by high indentation hardness HIT from 1542.6 HV to 2228.7 HV and high elastic modulus EIT from 226.9 to 296.4 GPa.It was found that the mixture with higher percentage of chromium borides was the reason for the increase in HIT and EIT values.The fracture toughness(KC)was measured using Vickers microindentation technique under a load of 0.98 N.The presence of high compressive stresses in normal direction to the top surface caused the strong anisotropy of the borided layer,in respect of fracture toughness.The high difference between the lowest(0.5763 MPa·m^1/2)and the highest(4.5794 MPa·m^1/2)fracture toughness was obtained.This situation was caused by the differences in chemical and phase compositions of tested areas,presence of porosity and residual stresses.Generally,the higher KC values were obtained in areas with lower chromium content.
基金Supported by Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project(S30107)
文摘Plasma boriding treatment was carried out at low temperature for the hot work die steel H13 assisted by surface nanocrystallization technology in this paper.At the same time,the thermal fatigue property of it was investigated through thermal fatigue testing with 3000 continuous cycles from room temperature to 700℃.The changes of structure and grain size in surface layer were characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM).After plasma boriding at 580℃ for 4 h,the phase composition,morphology and in-situ nanomechanical property of boride layer were investigated by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM),nanoindentation test,respectively.The results show that the boride layer with about thickness of 5μm is composed with two phases of Fe2B and FeB.The nanohardness of boride layer is as high as 21 GPa.Furthermore,thermal fatigue testing shows that the boride layer with excellent oxidation resistance and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures could effectively delay the crack initiation and impede the crack propagation.Therefore,the thermal fatigue property of H13 can be remarkably improved.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51761023)。
文摘To improve the surface performance of TB2 alloy,pack boriding was performed at 1100℃ for 20 h with 4 wt.%La_(2)O_(3).The composition and thickness of boride layer and corrosion and wear properties of borided TB2 alloy were measured.The results show that La_(2)O_(3) can promote the growth,continuity,and compactness of boride layer,and the length of TiB whisker increases from 16.80 to 21.84μm.The reason is that La_(2)O_(3) can react with B to form La−B active groups and further to improve the growth of the boride layer.The wear and corrosion resistances of TB2 alloy are enhanced by boriding with La_(2)O_(3).The wear mechanisms are adhesive wear and abrasive wear for unborided and borided TB2 alloys,respectively,and the corrosion mechanism is changed from local corrosion(unborided TB2 alloy)to uniform corrosion(borided TB2 alloy).
文摘Boriding of the Ti-Al intermetallic GE48-2-2 at 1273 K for 10 hours was performed. In order to ensure that no any serious alteration occurred in the substrate, it was previously examined with X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD), after it has undergone an annealing process at the temperature of boronizing. Subsequently, we examined the coating with XRD and Scanning Electron Microscopy, in order to characterize its structure and morphology. A dense TiΒ2 layer, 10 - 15 μm thick, was formed, but also Cr2B3 and NbN, BN and some Ti-Al phases were detected. Efforts were undertaken to focus on influence of the substrate modification, towards the quality of the coating.
文摘The mechanical behavior and wear of the different hardened phases with bore-induced changes in AISI 4340 and AISI D2 steels were investigated. The hardness and modulus of elasticity were measured by nanoindentation and the values obtained for the layers in AISI D2 steel were 18 GPa and 325 GPa in the Fe<sub>2</sub>B boride phase, and 20 GPa and 360 GPa in the FeB boride phase, respectively. The AISI 4340 steel presented mainly the Fe<sub>2</sub>B phase. It was then possible to analyze the coefficient of friction obtained in the Fe<sub>2</sub>B phase of the steel AISI 4340 presented a range of 0.04 to 0.06. The AISI D2 steel presents two different phases in the boride layer being the coefficient of friction higher for the test in the FeB phase than for Fe<sub>2</sub>B, and the values vary from 0.065 to 0.075. These parameters were obtained with micro-wear tests. No adhesion failures were observed after the sliding tests in the interface of the two different boride layers. Cracks in the FeB phase after the sliding test were much more frequent.
基金Sponsored by Higher Educational Science and Technology Program of Shandong Province(Grant No.J17KA017)Doctoral Research Foundation of Shandong Jianzhu University(Grant o.XNBS1625)
文摘A nanostructured layer was fabricated on the surface of steel Q235 by using fast multiple rotation rolling( FMRR). The Cr-Rare earth-boriding process was carried out followed at different temperatures.Experimental results showed that the thickness of the boride layer was significantly increased by surface nanocrystallization. The morphology of the boride layer was saw-toothed. An uniform,continuous and dense boride layer was obtained and adhered well to the substrate. The penetrating speed of FMRR specimens was enhanced by 1.9,1.7 and 1.5 times when the Cr-Rare earth-boriding temperature was 843,873 and 923 K.Severe plastic deformation,which grain size was approximately 100 nm,was observed on steel Q235 surface.Mechanism of Cr-Rare earth-boriding was also studied.
文摘Selective laser melting(SLM)is a cost-effective 3 D metal additive manufacturing(AM)process.However,AM 316 L stainless steel(SS)has different surface and microstructure properties as compared to conventional ones.Boriding process is one of the ways to modify and increase the surface properties.The aim of this study is to predict and understand the growth kinetic of iron boride layers on AM 316 L SS.In this study,the growth kinetic mechanism was evaluated for AM 316 L SS.Pack boriding was applied at 850,900 and 950℃,each for 2,4 and 6 h.The thickness of the boride layers ranged from(1.8±0.3)μm to(27.7±2.2)μm.A diffusion model based on error function solutions in Fick’s second law was proposed to quantitatively predict and elucidate the growth rate of FeB and Fe_(2)B phase layers.The activation energy(Q)values for boron diffusion in FeB layer,Fe_(2)B layer,and dual FeB+Fe_(2)B layer were found to be 256.56,161.61 and 209.014 kJ/mol,respectively,which were higher than the conventional 316 L SS.The findings might provide and open new directions and approaches for applications of additively manufactured steels.
基金supported by the National Key Re-search and Development Program of China(No.2020YFC1909604)SZIIT Startup Fund(No.SZIIT2022KJ072)+1 种基金Shenzhen Peacock Project Startup Fund(No.RC2023-002)Shenzhen Steady General Projects(No.KJ2024C010).
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal borides(MBenes)have emerged as a rising star and hold great potential promise for catalysis and metal ion batteries owing to a well-defined layered structure and ex-cellent electrical conductivity.Unlike well-studied graphene,perovskite and MXene materials in various fields,the research about MBene is still in its infancy.The inadequate exploration of efficient etching methods impedes their further study.Herein,we put forward an efficient microwave-assisted hydrother-mal alkaline solution etching strategy for exfoliating MoAlB MAB phase into 2D MoB MBenes with a well accordion-like structure,which displays a remarkable electrochemical performance in sodium ion batter-ies(SIBs)with a reversible specific capacity of 196.5 mAh g^(-1)at the current density of 50 mA g^(-1),and 138.6 mAh g^(-1)after 500 cycles at the current density of 0.5 A g^(-1).The underlying mechanism toward excellent electrochemical performance are revealed by comprehensive theoretical simulations.This work proves that MBene is a competitive candidate as the next generation anode of sodium ion batteries.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:52172058Outstanding Youth Fund of Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,Grant/Award Number:2023JQ15+4 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Inner Mongolia Normal University,Grant/Award Numbers:2022JBBJ010,2022JBTD008Major Project Cultivation Fund for the Inner Mongolia Normal University,Grant/Award Number:2020ZD01Funds for Reform and Development of Local Universities Supported by The Central Government(Cultivation of First-Class Disciplines in Physics)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF,Grant/Award Number:GZB20240101China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,Grant/Award Number:2024M750304.
文摘Transition metal borides(TMBs)are a new class of promising electrocatalysts for hydrogen generation by water splitting.However,the synthesis of robust all-in-one electrodes is challenging for practical applications.Herein,a facile solid-state boronization strategy is reported to synthesize a series of self-supported TMBs thin films(TMB-TFs)with large area and high catalytic activity.Among them,MoB thin film(MoB-TF)exhibits the highest activity toward electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),displaying a low overpotential(η10=191 and 219 mV at 10 mA cm^(−2))and a small Tafel slope(60.25 and 61.91 mV dec^(−1))in 0.5M H_(2)SO_(4)and 1.0M KOH,respectively.Moreover,it outperforms the commercial Pt/C at the high current density region,demonstrating potential applications in industrially electrochemical water splitting.Theoretical study reveals that both surfaces terminated by TM and B atoms can serve as the active sites and the H*binding strength of TMBs is correlated with the p band center of B atoms.This work provides a new pathway for the potential application of TMBs in largescale hydrogen production.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52101273 and U22A20118)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(Grant No.2022J01042)Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities of China(Grant No.20720242002).
文摘The energy density of thin-film lithium batteries(TFLBs)is predominantly determined by the average voltage and specific capacity,however,the mechanism of regulating the voltage plateaus of the film electrodes is not well understood.In this study,three boride films(Co–B,Fe–B,and Co–Fe–B alloys)with different thick-nesses were fabricated to enhance the specific capacity and voltage stability of TFLBs.By analyzing the cycling performance,redox peak evolution,and capacitive contribution,the thickness-dependent lithiation behavior of the thin/thick films was elucidated.Theoretical simulations and electrochemical analysis were conducted to investigate how the lithiation behaviors affected the voltage profiles of the film electrodes.In addition,the various-thickness CoB films were compared in all-solid-state TFLBs,demonstrating the universality and practicability of this simple regulation strategy to develop high-performance energy storage devices.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52271033 and 52071179)the Key program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51931003)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20221493)Jiangsu Province Leading Edge Technology Basic Research Major Project(No.BK20222014)Foundation of“Qinglan Project”for Colleges and Universities in Jiangsu Province.
文摘Multi-component transition group metal borides(MMB_(2))have become a research hotspot due to their new composition design concepts and superior properties compared with conventional ceramics.Most of the current methods,however,are complicated and time-consuming,the mass production remains a chal-lenge.Herein,we proposed a new high-efficiency strategy for synthesis of MMB_(2)using molten aluminum as the medium for the first time.The prepared Al-containing multi-component borides(TiZrHfNbTa)B_(2)microcrystals had a homogeneous composition with a hexagonal AlB_(2)structure and ultra-high hardness value of∼35.3 GPa,which was much higher than data reported in the literature and the rule of mix-ture estimations.Furthermore,combined with the First-principles calculation results,we found that the Poisson’s ratio(v)values exhibit a clearly ascending trend from 0.17 at VEC=3.5 to 0.18 at VEC=3.4,then to 0.201 at VEC=3.2 with the increasing of Al content.This indicates that the intrinsic toughness of multi-component boride microcrystals is obviously enhanced by the trace-doped Al elements.Besides,the fabricated Al-containing multi-component boride microcrystals have superior oxidation activation en-ergy and structural stability.The enhanced oxidation resistance is mainly attributed to the formation of a protective Al2 O3 oxide layer and the lattice distortion,both of which lead to sluggish diffusion of O_(2).These findings propose a new unexplored avenue for the fabrication of MMB_(2)materials with supe-rior comprehensive performance including ultra-hardness and intrinsically improved thermo-mechanical properties.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52363028,21965005)Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi(Nos.2021GXNSFAA076001,2018GXNSFAA294077)Guangxi Technology Base and Talent Subject(Nos.GUIKE AD23023004,GUIKE AD20297039)。
文摘Amorphous bimetallic borides,as a new generation of catalytic nanomaterials with modifiable electronic properties,are of great importance in the design of high-efficiency catalysts for NaBH_(4) hydrolysis.This study synthesizes an amorphous Co_(3)B-Mo_(2)B_(5) catalyst using a self-sacrificial template strategy and NaBH_(4) reduction for both NaBH_(4) hydrolysis and the reduction of 4-nitrophenol.The catalyst delivers an impressive hydrogen generation rate of 7690.5 mL min^(-1) g^(-1) at 25℃,coupled with a rapid reaction rate of 0.701 min^(-1) in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol.The enhanced catalytic performance is attributed to the unique amorphous structure and the electron rearrangement between Co_(3)B and Mo_(2)B_(5).Experimental and theoretical analyses suggest electron transfer from Co_(3)B to the Mo_(2)B_(5),with the electron-deficient Co_(3)B site favoring BH_(4)^(-) adsorption,while the electron-rich Mo_(2)B_(5) site favoring H_(2)O adsorption,Furthermore,Co_(3)B-Mo_(2)B_(5) demonstrated potential for energy applications,delivering a power output of 0.3 V in a hydrogen-air fuel cell.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52022072,52293373,52332003,52202067)the National Key R&D Programs(No.2021YFB3701400)+1 种基金the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Distinguished Young Scholars 2022CFA042)the Independent Innovation Projects of Hubei Longzhong Laboratory(No.2022ZZ-10).
文摘High entropy boride ceramics have great potential as structural materials serving in extreme environ-ments.However,their applications are limited by the difficulty of sintering.In the present study,dense(Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2))B_(2)ceramics with B_(4)C additions were prepared through pressureless sintering at as low as 1900℃.Calculations based on the CALPHAD approach predict that(Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2))B_(2)starts to melt at about 3315℃whilst B_(4)C additions reduce the temperature and broaden the tempera-ture region where solid and liquid coexist.Results showed that the introduction of B_(4)C could trigger the densification of(Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2))B_(2)at a lower temperature and promote their densification signif-icantly.The relative density of samples with 5 wt%of B_(4)C additions sintered at 1900 and 2000℃was 97.7%and 99.7%,respectively.While the sintering temperature was further increased to 2100℃,the liquid phase was reactively formed,leading to the rapid grain coarsening in samples with B_(4)C additions.Strengthened by well-dispersed B_(4)C grains,the sample with 5 wt%B_(4)C sintered at 2000℃exhibited excellent mechanical properties with the Vickers hardness,flexural strength,and fracture toughness of 21.07±2.09 GPa,547±45 MPa,and 5.24±0.14 MPa m^(1/2),which are comparable or even higher than counterparts sintered under pressure.
基金supported by Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U22A20140)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(No.ZR2021MA073)。
文摘Aqueous alkaline zinc batteries(AZBs)exhibit great potential due to their high capacity,high safety and low cost.However,despite these advantages,the lack of high stability and high utilization rate makes the search for high-performance cathode materials a great challenge.Here,an amorphous nickel boride/rGO(NixB/rG O)complex structure was designed.As a result of abundant unsaturated active sites and synergistic electronic effects,amorphous NixB exhibits excellent energy storage properties.As well as having high electrical conductivity,rGO avoids aggregation of NixB nanoparticles,ensuring that NixB/rGO electrodes have a high energy storage capacity.The structure has a strong adhesion between NixB and rGO,which protects its stable structure and extends its life.More importantly,the NixB/rGO//Zn full battery shows remarkable capacity(228.4 m Ah/g at 2 A/g),extraordinary cycle durability(93.7%retained after1000 cycles)and strong energy density 399.7 Wh/kg,when coupled with NixB/rGO cathode.This work will also shed light on other nickel-zinc batteries in order to achieve super durability and capacity.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071065)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.N2007007)。
文摘The improved microstructure and enhanced elevated temperature mechanical properties of Ti-44Al-5Nb-(Mo,V,B)alloys were obtained by vacuum arc re-melting(VAR)and primary annealing heat treatment(HT)of 1260℃/6 h/Furnace cooling(FC).The phase transformation,microstructure evolution and tensile properties for as-cast and HTed alloys were investigated.Results indicate that three main phase transformation points are determined,T_(eut)=1164.3℃,T_(γsolv)=1268.3℃and T_(βtrans)=1382.8℃.There are coarse lamellar colonies(300μm in length)and neighbor reticular B2 andγgrain(3-5μm)in as-cast alloy,while lamellar colonies are markedly refined and multi-oriented(20-50μm)as well as the volume fraction and grain sizes of equiaxedγand B2 phases(about 15μm)significantly increase in as-HTed alloy.Phase transformations involvingα+γ→α+γ+β/B2 and discontinuousγcoarsening contribute to the above characteristics.Borides(1-3μm)act as nucleation sites forβ_(eutectic) and produce massiveβgrains with different orientations,thus effectively refining the lamellar colonies and forming homogeneous multi-phase microstructure.Tensile curves show both the alloys exhibit suitable performance at 800℃.As-cast alloy shows a higher ultimate tensile stress of 647 MPa,while a better total elongation of more than 41%is obtained for as-HTed alloy.The mechanical properties improvement is mainly attributed to fine,multi-oriented lamellar colonies,coordinated deformation of homogeneous multi-phase microstructure and borides within lamellar interface preventing crack propagation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51831007).
文摘The effects of B addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of aγ′-strengthened CoNi-base superalloy are investigated.The addition of B leads to a substantial increase in the volume fraction of both the eutectic structure and borides.The CoNi-base alloy shows a high solubility limit for the element B.Borides become noticeable in the area surrounding the eutectic structure after the B level exceeds 0.46 at.%.It is found that the compression property and stress rupture life of the 4W2Ta alloys exhibit an initial rise followed by a subsequent drop as the B content gradually increases from 0.08 to 0.78 at.%.The 4W2Ta0.46B alloy demonstrates the most excellent high-temperature strength and stress rupture life,revealing that a moderate amount of B in the alloy noticeably enhances its mechanical properties by enhancing the grain boundary cohesion.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52022072,52332003,51972243,52293373 and 92060202)National Key R&D Programmer(No.2021YFB3701400)+1 种基金Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Distinguished Young Scholars 2022CFA042)Independent Innovation Projects of the Hubei Longzhong Laboratory(No.2022ZZ-10).
文摘Hexagonal BN-coated powders have been widely used in various engineering sectors,however,their pro-ductions are restricted by the complexity of gas-solid reactions.In this study,guided by thermodynamics,a novel approach to synthesize Layer-structured hexagonal BN(hBN)-coated high entropy diboride pow-ders in vacuum was developed,using metal salt Zr(NO_(3))4·5H_(2)O,HfCl_(4),NbC_(15),TaC_(15),C_(16)H_(36)O_(4)Ti,boric acid,and sucrose as raw materials.By adjusting the ratio of carbon to metal source(C/M),powders only consisting of two boride solid solutions and hBN were finally obtained,under an optimal process-ing condition of C/M=5.5 and synthesis temperature of 1400 ℃.Parts of hBN were found to coat on high-entropy metal diborides ceramic(HEB)particles,corresponding formation mechanism for core-shell structured powders was investigated,together with the liquid precursor assisted boro/carbothermal re-duction process.Starting from as-synthesized core-shell powders,(Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2))B2-11 vol%hBN ceramics were densified at 1900 ℃ under 50 MPa without holding,with a high relative density of 97.3%.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province,China(Grant No.2024JCYBQN-0044)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11904282)the Doctoral Scientific Research Foundation of Xi’an University of Science and Technology(Grant No.2018QDJ029)。
文摘The phase stability,elastic anisotropy,and minimum thermal conductivity of MnB_(2) in different crystal structures have been investigated by first-principles calculations based on density functional theory.The results found that P6_(3)/mmc(hP6-MnB_(2)),P6/mmm(hP3-MnB_(2)),Pmmn(oP6-MnB_(2)),R■m(hR3-MnB_(2)),Pnma(oP12-MnB_(2)),and Immm(oI18-MnB_(2))all exhibit mechanical and dynamic stability under environmental conditions,and the sequence of phase stability was hP6>hR3>oP6>0I18>oP 12>hP3.In addition,Vickers hardness calculations indicated that hP6,hR3,oP6,and oI18of MnB_(2)have potential as hard materials,while hP3 and oP12 are not suitable as hard materials.Moreover,the elastic anisotropy of different MnB_(2)phases were also comprehensively investigated.It is found that the anisotropic order of bulk modulus is oP12>hP3>hP6>hR3>oI18>oP6,while that of Young's modulus is oP12>hR3>hP6>oP6>hP3>oI18.Furthermore,the minimum thermal conductivity of different MnB_(2)phases was evaluated by means of Clarke's and Cahill's models.The results suggested that these MnB_(2) diborides are all not suitable as thermal barrier coating materials.
