Micro-grinding has been widely used in aerospace and other industry.However,the small diameter of the micro-grinding tool has limited its machining performance and efficiency.In order to solve the above problems,micro...Micro-grinding has been widely used in aerospace and other industry.However,the small diameter of the micro-grinding tool has limited its machining performance and efficiency.In order to solve the above problems,micro-structure has been applied on the micro-grinding tool.A morphology modeling has been established in this study to characterize the surface of microstructured micro-grinding tool,and the grinding performance of micro-structured micro-grinding tool has been analyzed through undeformed chip thickness,abrasive edge width,and effective distance between abrasives.Then deviation analysis,path optimization and parameter optimization of microchannel array precision grinding have been finished to improve processing quality and efficiency,and the deflection angle has the most obvious effects on the rectangular slot depth,micro-structured micro-grinding tool could reduce 10%surface roughness and 20%grinding force compared to original micro-grinding tool.Finally,the microchannel array has been machined with a size deviation of 2μm and surface roughness of 0.2μm.展开更多
High-performance 24CrNiMo steel was fabricated using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). Subsequent quenching treatment was applied and the influence of quenching temperatures on micro-structure evolution and properties w...High-performance 24CrNiMo steel was fabricated using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). Subsequent quenching treatment was applied and the influence of quenching temperatures on micro-structure evolution and properties was systematically characterised and analysed. The micro-structure of the as-built steel consisted of two parts. The first part comprised martensite with twins combined with ω-Fe nano-particles, and the second part consisted of lower bainite in the molten pool, as well as upper bainite, granular bainite and tempered martensite in the heat-affected zone. With the quenching temperatures varying from 800℃ to 950℃, the micro-structure gradually transformed from acicular ferrite + martensite to tempered martensite +θ-Fe3C carbides, and the grain size exhibited noticeable growth. Moreover, quenching treatments could eliminate the anisotropy and inhomogeneity of the micro-structure. The rod-shaped nanosized η-Fe2C and θ-Fe3C precipitates were clearly observed, which were converted from ω-Fe and distributed at multiple angles in the lath. The size and number of nano-precipitates, triggered by the high self-tempering degree of martensite, gradually increased. The relationships among grain size, the twins, dislocation density and nano-precipitation and the dramatically improved performance of quenched samples were analysed using strengthening mechanisms. After quenching at 850℃, the as-built 24CrNiMo steel attained ultra-high mechanical properties including hardness, Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Elongation (El) and impact energy with values of 480.9 HV_(1), 1611.4 MPa, 9.8% and 42.8 J, respectively. Meanwhile, both the wear and thermal fatigue resistance increased by approximately 40%. This study demonstrated that LPBF-fabricated 24CrNiMo steel, with matching good performances, can be achieved using a subsequent one-step quenching process.展开更多
To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the...To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the alloy across different planes were investigated.The anisotropy of SLM-fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloys was analyzed,and the electron backscatter diffraction technique was used to investigate the influence of different grain types and orientations on the stress-strain distribution at various scales.Results reveal that in room-temperature compression tests at a strain rate of 10^(-3) s^(-1),both the compressive yield strength and microhardness vary along the deposition direction,indicating a certain degree of mechanical property anisotropy.The alloy exhibits a columnar microstructure;along the deposition direction,the grains appear equiaxed,and they have internal hexagonal close-packed(hcp)α/α'martensitic structure.α'phase has a preferential orientation approximately along the<0001>direction.Anisotropy arises from the high aspect ratio of columnar grains,along with the weak texture of the microstructure and low symmetry of the hcp crystal structure.展开更多
Carbonated silicate melts transport oxidized carbon from the deep to shallow mantle,and thus play an important role in the deep carbon cycle.However,it is unclear how carbonated silicate melts are formed.Here,we repor...Carbonated silicate melts transport oxidized carbon from the deep to shallow mantle,and thus play an important role in the deep carbon cycle.However,it is unclear how carbonated silicate melts are formed.Here,we report whole-rock major and trace element,and Mg-Zn-Fe isotope,and in situ olivine and clinopyroxene Mg isotope data for peridotites and pyroxenites in Cenozoic alkaline basalts from Shulan and Yitong,Northeast China,to reveal the formation mechanisms of carbonated silicate melts.As residues of the primitive mantle,most of the Shulan and Yitong(spinel)harzburgite and lherzolite have relatively lower δ26Mg and higher δ66Zn than the mantle values,and show LREE-enriched patterns.These features indicate that these peridotites have been modified by carbonated silicate melt,transforming them into carbonated peridotites.The Shulan websterites exhibit metasomatic textures,and most of their whole-rock and in situ δ26Mg values are lower than the mantle values,which also supports the presence of a carbonated lithospheric mantle.The Yitong cumulate orthopyroxenites,representing silica-rich melts,have lower δ26Mg and higher δ66Zn values than mantle peridotites,implying that recycled carbonate has been involved in these silica-rich melts.The Yitong cumulate wehrlites and(olivine)websterites display major element compositions similar to those of carbonated peridotite melts,coupled with low whole-rock and clinopyroxene δ26Mg values,high δ66Zn and δ57Fe values,indicating the occurrence of carbonated silicate melts.The transition from orthopyroxenites to(olivine)websterites is marked by the decreasing of their whole-rock δ26Mg,δ57Fe values and Zn/Fe ratios and increasing of their δ66Zn values,along with decreasing of their crystallization temperatures,suggesting that silica-rich melts were gradually transformed into carbonated silicate melts via continuous interaction with carbonated peridotite.Our findings demonstrate that silica-rich melts from the stagnant slab can extract carbon from pre-existing carbonated mantle within the big mantle wedge.展开更多
The TiB+TiC dual-reinforced B_(4)C/TC4 composite was in-situ fabricated via incorporating 0.5wt%B_(4)C reinforcement during the laser melting deposition process.Different heat treatments of annealing and solid solutio...The TiB+TiC dual-reinforced B_(4)C/TC4 composite was in-situ fabricated via incorporating 0.5wt%B_(4)C reinforcement during the laser melting deposition process.Different heat treatments of annealing and solid solution were used to regulate the microstructure,mechanical properties,and corrosion properties of B_(4)C/TC4 composite.Results show that with the increase in temperature from 500℃to 800°C,partial lamellarα-Ti in the as-deposited sample is gradually transformed into equiaxedα-Ti,accompanied by the disappearance of basketweave microstructure.At 1100°C,a small portion of TiC phase suffers fusion.This composite exhibits the optimal combination of strength and plasticity after annealing at 500℃for 4 h followed by furnace cooling,which is attributed to the stress release effect and the refined basketweave microstructure.However,this composite shows a decline in corrosion resistance after various heat treatments due to grain coarsening and micro-galvanic corrosion.展开更多
Selective laser melting(SLM),as an additive manufacturing technology,has garnered widespread attention for its capability to fabricate components with complex geometries and to tailor the microstructure and mechanical...Selective laser melting(SLM),as an additive manufacturing technology,has garnered widespread attention for its capability to fabricate components with complex geometries and to tailor the microstructure and mechanical properties under specific conditions.However,the intrinsic influence mechanism of microstructure formation under non-equilibrium solidification conditions in SLM processes has not been clearly revealed.In the present work,the influence of Al concentration and process parameters on the microstructure forming mechanism of Al_(x)CoCrFeNi HEAs prepared by SLM is investigated by molecular dynamics simulation method.The simulation results show that the difference in Al content significantly affects the microstructure formation of HEAs,including the growth rate and morphology of columnar crystals,stress distribution at grain boundaries,and defect structure.In addition,the results show that increasing the substrate temperature improves the solidification formability,reduces microstructural defects,and helps reduce residual stress in Al_(x)CoCrFeNi HEAs.By analyzing the influence of heat and solute flow in the molten pool on the growth of columnar crystals,it is found that spatial fluctuations in Al concentration during the non-equilibrium solidification process inhibit the high cooling rates induced by steep temperature gradients.These findings promote the understanding of the forming mechanism of microstructure in HEAs prepared by SLM and provide theoretical guidance for designing high-performance SLM-fabricated HEAs.展开更多
ABSTRACT Melt electrowriting(MEW)enables the precise deposition of polymeric fibers at micro-/nanoscale,allowing for the fabrication of 3D biomimetic scaffolds.By incorporating stimuli-responsive polymers and/or funct...ABSTRACT Melt electrowriting(MEW)enables the precise deposition of polymeric fibers at micro-/nanoscale,allowing for the fabrication of 3D biomimetic scaffolds.By incorporating stimuli-responsive polymers and/or functional fillers,MEW-based 4D printing creates scaffolds capable of undergoing controlled,reversible shape transformations in response to external stimuli over time.These dynamic 4D scaffolds can be tailored for minimally invasive delivery,remote actuation,and real-time responsiveness to physiological environments,making them highly relevant for biomedical applications.This review systematically elucidates the principles of MEW-based 4D printing,including material considerations,actuation methods,and structure design strategies,along with shape programming and morphing mechanisms.The versatility of MEW for rational fabrication of biomimetic scaffolds is firstly introduced.Subsequently,the critical elements underpinning MEW-based 4D printing process are overviewed,including an analysis of stimuli-responsive materials compatible with MEW,an evaluation of applicable external stimuli,and a discussion on the advancements in design strategies for 4D scaffolds.Recent progress of MEW 4D scaffolds for applications in tissue engineering,biomedical implants,and drug delivery systems are highlighted.Finally,key challenges and perspectives toward material innovation,fabrication optimization,and actuation control are discussed.This review aims to provide valuable insights for design and creation of multifunctional biomimetic dynamic scaffolds by MEW-based 4D printing.展开更多
The melting process of a phase change material(PCM) inside a capsule can be promising in the thermal management of spacecraft. Such spacecraft operate under various gravity conditions, but previous studies have mostly...The melting process of a phase change material(PCM) inside a capsule can be promising in the thermal management of spacecraft. Such spacecraft operate under various gravity conditions, but previous studies have mostly considered the influence of gravity conditions on the constrained melting process of a PCM and not on its unconstrained melting process. In this study, a numerical model was constructed to comprehensively analyze the constrained and unconstrained melting processes of a PCM inside a spherical capsule under low-gravity conditions. After validation, the model was then applied to investigating the effects of low-gravity conditions on the evolution of velocity, temperature, melt layer thickness, heat transfer, liquid fraction, and total melting time. For the unconstrained melting process, low-gravity conditions weaken buoyancy-driven natural convection and slow down the solid PCM downward trend, thereby limiting the melting rate. In addition, the melt layer thickness does not increase linearly with decreasing gravity. Specifically, the increase in melt layer thickness is smaller by about 1.06 mm when the gravity drops from 0.4g to 0.2g compared to when it drops from 0.2g to 0.1g. The local heat flux in the contact melting area gradually decreases with the reduction of gravity during the unconstrained melting process. During the constrained melting process, notable oscillations in the local heat flux were observed. Decreasing the gravity from g to 0g increased the total melting times of the constrained and unconstrained melting processes by 417% and 621%, respectively.展开更多
In order to investigate a gradient nano/micro-structured surface layer on pure copper produced by severe plasticity roller burnishing （SPRB） and grain refinement mechanism, the microstructure characteristics and mat...In order to investigate a gradient nano/micro-structured surface layer on pure copper produced by severe plasticity roller burnishing （SPRB） and grain refinement mechanism, the microstructure characteristics and material properties of sample at various depths from the topmost surface were investigated by SEM, TEM, XRD, OM etc. The experimental results show that the gradient nano/micro-structure was introduced into the surface layer of over 100μm in thickness. The remarkable increase in hardness near the topmost surface was mainly attributed to the reduced grain size. The equiaxed nano-sized grains were in random orientation and the most of their boundaries were low-angle grain boundaries （LAGBs）. The coarse grains are refined into the few micro-sized grains by dislocation activities;deformation twinning was found to be the primary form for the formation of submicron grains;the formation of nanostructure was dominated by dislocation activities accompanied with rotation of grains in local region.展开更多
Nowadays,the superior detection performance of semiconductor neutron detectors is a challenging task.In this paper,we deal with a novel GaN micro-structured neutron detector(GaN-MSND)and compare three different method...Nowadays,the superior detection performance of semiconductor neutron detectors is a challenging task.In this paper,we deal with a novel GaN micro-structured neutron detector(GaN-MSND)and compare three different methods such as the method of modulating the trench depth,the method of introducing dielectric layer and p-type inversion region to improve the width of depletion region(W).It is observed that the intensity of electric field can be modulated by scaling the trench depth.On the other hand,the electron blocking region is formed in the detector enveloped with a dielectric layer.Furthermore,the introducing of p-type inversion region produces new p/n junction,which not only promotes the further expansion of the depletion region but also reduces the intensity of electric field produced by main junction.It can be realized that all these methods can considerably enhance the working voltage as well as W.Of them,the improvement on W of GaN-MSND with the p-type inversion region is the most significant and the value of W could reach 12.8μm when the carrier concentration of p-type inversion region is 10^17 cm^-3.Consequently,the value of W is observed to improve 200%for the designed GaN-MSND as compared with that without additional design.This work ensures to the researchers and scientific community the fabrication of GaN-MSND having superior detection limit in the field of intense radiation.展开更多
In this paper,we report the study of the process of fabricating a multi-layermetal micro-structure using UV-LIGA overlay technology,includingmask fabrication,substrate treatment,and UV-LIGA overlay processes.To solve ...In this paper,we report the study of the process of fabricating a multi-layermetal micro-structure using UV-LIGA overlay technology,includingmask fabrication,substrate treatment,and UV-LIGA overlay processes.To solve the process problems in the masking procedure,the swelling problemof the first layer of SU-8 thick photoresist was studied experimentally.The 5μmline-width compensation and closed 20μmand 30μmisolation strips were designed and fabricated around the micro-structure pattern.The pore problemin the Ni micro-electroforming layer was analyzed and the electroforming parameters were improved.The pH value of the electroforming solution should be controlled between 3.8 and 4.4 and the current density should be below 3 A/dm^2.To solve the problems of high inner stress and incomplete development of the micro-cylinder hole array with a diameter of 30μm,the lithography process was optimized.The pre-baking temperature was increased via gradient heating and rose every 5℃ from 65℃ to 85℃ and then remained at 85℃ for 50 min–1 h.In addition,the full contact exposure was used.Finally,a multi-layer metal micro-structure with high precision and good quality of microelectroforming layer was fabricated using UV-LIGA overlay technology.展开更多
A low-power CO_2 laser is used to deposit Fe powder and mixture of Fe andcarbon powder on substrates respectively, and the macro and micro-structure of the formed samplesare investigated. It is demonstrated that most ...A low-power CO_2 laser is used to deposit Fe powder and mixture of Fe andcarbon powder on substrates respectively, and the macro and micro-structure of the formed samplesare investigated. It is demonstrated that most grains of these samples are equi-axed. This isderived from the high nucleation velocity in the shallow melt pool besides rapid solidification ofthe liquid-state alloy or metal. Bainitic structure, combination of pearlite and ferrite structureand ferrite structure are seen respectively in the samples involving various amounts of carbon owingto no martensitic transformation in these small samples.展开更多
To obtain the form error of micro-structured surfaces robustly and accurately, a form er- ror evaluation method was developed based on the real coded genetic algorithm （RCGA）. The meth- od employed the average squar...To obtain the form error of micro-structured surfaces robustly and accurately, a form er- ror evaluation method was developed based on the real coded genetic algorithm （RCGA）. The meth- od employed the average squared distance as the matching criterion. The point to surface distance was achieved by use of iterative method and the modeling of RCGA for the surface matching was also presented in detail. Parameter selection for RCGA including the crossover rate and population size was discussed. Evaluation results of series simulated surfaces without form error show that this method can achieve the accuracy of root mean square deviation （ Sq ） less than 1 nm and surface pro- file error （ St ） less than 4 nm. Evaluation of the surfaces with different simulated errors illustrates that the proposed method can also robustly obtain the form error with nano-meter precision. The e- valuation of actual measured surfaces further indicates that the proposed method is capable of pre- cisely evaluating micro-structured surfaces.展开更多
Ni-rich layered material is a kind of high-capacity cathode to meet the requirement of electric vehicles.As for the typical LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2) material,the particle formation is significant for electroche...Ni-rich layered material is a kind of high-capacity cathode to meet the requirement of electric vehicles.As for the typical LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2) material,the particle formation is significant for electrochemical properties of the cathode.In this work,the structure,morphology,and electrochemical performance of LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2) secondary particles and single crystals were systematically studied.A lower Ni^(2+)/Ni^(3+)molar ratio of 0.66 and a lower residual alkali content of 0.228wt%were achieved on the surface of the single crystals.In addition,the single crystals showed a discharge capacity of 191.6 mAh/g at 0.2 C(~12 mAh/g lower than that of the secondary particles)and enhanced the electrochemical stability,especially when cycled at 50℃ and in a wider electrochemical window(between 3.0 and 4.4 V vs.Li+/Li).The LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2) secondary particles were suitable for applications requiring high specific capacity,whereas single crystals exhibited better stability,indicating that they are more suitable for use in long life requested devices.展开更多
Adopting a nano-and micro-structuring approach to fully unleashing the genuine potential of electrode active material benefits in-depth understandings and research progress toward higher energy density electrochemical...Adopting a nano-and micro-structuring approach to fully unleashing the genuine potential of electrode active material benefits in-depth understandings and research progress toward higher energy density electrochemical energy stor-age devices at all technology readiness levels.Due to various challenging issues,especially limited stability,nano-and micro-structured(NMS)electrodes undergo fast electrochemical performance degradation.The emerging NMS scaffold design is a pivotal aspect of many electrodes as it endows them with both robustness and electrochemical performance enhancement,even though it only occupies comple-mentary and facilitating components for the main mechanism.However,extensive efforts are urgently needed toward optimizing the stereoscopic geometrical design of NMS scaffolds to minimize the volume ratio and maximize their functionality to fulfill the ever-increasing dependency and desire for energy power source supplies.This review will aim at highlighting these NMS scaffold design strategies,summariz-ing their corresponding strengths and challenges,and thereby outlining the potential solutions to resolve these challenges,design principles,and key perspectives for future research in this field.Therefore,this review will be one of the earliest reviews from this viewpoint.展开更多
The microstructural evolution of a thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)with low hard segment content has been monitored utilizing in situ real-time synchrotron small angle X-ray scattering(SAXS)and time-domain nuclear magn...The microstructural evolution of a thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)with low hard segment content has been monitored utilizing in situ real-time synchrotron small angle X-ray scattering(SAXS)and time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)measurements.The TPU is composed of 23 wt% of[4,4-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate(MDI)]-[1,4-butanediol(BD)]chain segments,which form hard domains,as[polytetrahydrofuran(PTHF)]forming soft domains.The number and distribution of monomer units in hard blocks is determined by the successive self-nucleation and annealing thermal fractionation technique.In situ SAXS method reveals heating-induced increase in the spacing of hard and soft domains,while time-domain ^(1)H-NMR characterizes the changes in the phase composition and chain dynamics in these domains.A glassy fraction of short MDI-BD chain segments in hard domains passes through T_(g) above ambient temperature.At higher temperatures,MDI-BD nanocrystals start to melt.Sequence length distribution of MDI-BD chain segments causes a distribution in crystal sizes and wide melting temperature range.The melting is accompanied by the mixing of MDI-BD with PTHF segments in soft domains,and by increase in segmental mobility in these domains.Above 180℃,the TPU melt is homogeneous on the scale above nanometers according to SAXS data.展开更多
The sub-vertical meso-and micro-structures and fabrics developed in coesite-bearing foliated eclogites in the Taohang （桃行） area, southeastern Shandong （山东）, China. The diagnostic structures and fabrics, includ...The sub-vertical meso-and micro-structures and fabrics developed in coesite-bearing foliated eclogites in the Taohang （桃行） area, southeastern Shandong （山东）, China. The diagnostic structures and fabrics, including penetrative foliation or mylonitic foliation containing mineral and stretching lineations, as well as sheath-like folds, appear to be the development of anastomosing UHP eciogite-facies shear belt arrays hosting massive eelogites. Textural relationships and mineral assem-blages indicate that the deformation of foliated eclogites developed closely after the formation of the massive eclogite, prior to the development of the granulite/amphibolite-facies symplectites and coronas, occurring over a very wide pressure range of （31-8）×10^2 MPa. It presents the structural records of the tectonometamorphic processes as being responsible for the earliest stages of exhumation of the UHP metamorphic rocks. Extensive regional field observations show that the meso-and micro-structures and fabrics recognized in the foliated eclogites at Taohang are remarkably similar or consistent in the whole Dabie （大别）-Sulu （苏鲁） UHP metamorphic belt. This article, thus, supports the idea that the earliest stages of exhumation of the UHP metamorphic rocks, from mantle depths to the Moho or the mantle-crust boundary layering, may be attributed mainly to a sub-vertical extrusion and ductile flow along the subduction channel, belonging to a syn-collision exhumation at about 235 to 220 Ma.展开更多
A novel flower-like hydrated magnesium carbonate hydroxide, Mg5 （CO3 ）4 （OH）2·4H2O, with micro-structure composed of individual thin nano-sheets was synthesized using a facile solution route without the use o...A novel flower-like hydrated magnesium carbonate hydroxide, Mg5 （CO3 ）4 （OH）2·4H2O, with micro-structure composed of individual thin nano-sheets was synthesized using a facile solution route without the use of template or organic surfactant. Reaction time has an important effect on the final morphology of the product. The micro-structure and morphology of Mg5 （CO3）4 （OH）2·4H2O were characterized by means of X-ray diffractometry （XRD）, fieldemission scanning electron microscopy（FE-SEM）. Brunauer-Emmett-Teller（BET） surface areas of the samples were also measured. The probable formation mechanism of flower-like micro-structure was discussed. It was found that Mg5 （CO3）4（ OH）2·4H2O with flower-like micro-structure was a novel and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of diphenyl carbonate （DPC） by transesterification of dimethyl carbonate （DMC） with phenol.展开更多
In this article, the convection dominated convection-diffusion problems with the periodic micro-structure are discussed. A two-scale finite element scheme based on the homogenization technique for this kind of problem...In this article, the convection dominated convection-diffusion problems with the periodic micro-structure are discussed. A two-scale finite element scheme based on the homogenization technique for this kind of problems is provided. The error estimates between the exact solution and the approximation solution, of the homogenized equation or the two-scale finite element scheme are analyzed. It is shown that the scheme provided in this article is convergent for any fixed diffusion coefficient 5, and it may be convergent independent of δ under some conditions. The numerical results demonstrating the theoretical results are presented in this article.展开更多
A three-dimensional dynamic model for nano/micro-fabrications of silicon was presented. With the developed model, the fabrication process of silicon on nothing（SON） structure was quantitatively investigated. We empl...A three-dimensional dynamic model for nano/micro-fabrications of silicon was presented. With the developed model, the fabrication process of silicon on nothing（SON） structure was quantitatively investigated. We employ a diffuse interface model that incorporates the mechanism of surface diffusion. The mechanism of the fabrication is systematically integrated for high reliability of computational analysis. A semi-implicit Fourier spectral scheme is applied for high efficiency and numerical stability. Moreover, the theoretical analysis provides the guidance that is ordered by the fundamental geometrical design parameters to guide different fabrications of SON structures. The performed simulations suggest a substantial potential of the presented model for a reliable design technology of nano/micro-fabrications.展开更多
基金co-supported by the Enterprise Innovation and Development Joint Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U20B2032)Open Project Funding of State Key Laboratory for High Performance Tools(GXNGJSKL-2024-08)+1 种基金Open Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment and Technology(IMETKF2023005)Introduced Innovative Scientific Research Team Project of Zhongshan(the tenth batch)(CXTD2023008)。
文摘Micro-grinding has been widely used in aerospace and other industry.However,the small diameter of the micro-grinding tool has limited its machining performance and efficiency.In order to solve the above problems,micro-structure has been applied on the micro-grinding tool.A morphology modeling has been established in this study to characterize the surface of microstructured micro-grinding tool,and the grinding performance of micro-structured micro-grinding tool has been analyzed through undeformed chip thickness,abrasive edge width,and effective distance between abrasives.Then deviation analysis,path optimization and parameter optimization of microchannel array precision grinding have been finished to improve processing quality and efficiency,and the deflection angle has the most obvious effects on the rectangular slot depth,micro-structured micro-grinding tool could reduce 10%surface roughness and 20%grinding force compared to original micro-grinding tool.Finally,the microchannel array has been machined with a size deviation of 2μm and surface roughness of 0.2μm.
基金co-supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2022YFB4600500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52235006)
文摘High-performance 24CrNiMo steel was fabricated using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). Subsequent quenching treatment was applied and the influence of quenching temperatures on micro-structure evolution and properties was systematically characterised and analysed. The micro-structure of the as-built steel consisted of two parts. The first part comprised martensite with twins combined with ω-Fe nano-particles, and the second part consisted of lower bainite in the molten pool, as well as upper bainite, granular bainite and tempered martensite in the heat-affected zone. With the quenching temperatures varying from 800℃ to 950℃, the micro-structure gradually transformed from acicular ferrite + martensite to tempered martensite +θ-Fe3C carbides, and the grain size exhibited noticeable growth. Moreover, quenching treatments could eliminate the anisotropy and inhomogeneity of the micro-structure. The rod-shaped nanosized η-Fe2C and θ-Fe3C precipitates were clearly observed, which were converted from ω-Fe and distributed at multiple angles in the lath. The size and number of nano-precipitates, triggered by the high self-tempering degree of martensite, gradually increased. The relationships among grain size, the twins, dislocation density and nano-precipitation and the dramatically improved performance of quenched samples were analysed using strengthening mechanisms. After quenching at 850℃, the as-built 24CrNiMo steel attained ultra-high mechanical properties including hardness, Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Elongation (El) and impact energy with values of 480.9 HV_(1), 1611.4 MPa, 9.8% and 42.8 J, respectively. Meanwhile, both the wear and thermal fatigue resistance increased by approximately 40%. This study demonstrated that LPBF-fabricated 24CrNiMo steel, with matching good performances, can be achieved using a subsequent one-step quenching process.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51504138,51674118,52271177)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2023JJ50181)Supported by State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology,Huazhong University of Science and Technology(P2024-022)。
文摘To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the alloy across different planes were investigated.The anisotropy of SLM-fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloys was analyzed,and the electron backscatter diffraction technique was used to investigate the influence of different grain types and orientations on the stress-strain distribution at various scales.Results reveal that in room-temperature compression tests at a strain rate of 10^(-3) s^(-1),both the compressive yield strength and microhardness vary along the deposition direction,indicating a certain degree of mechanical property anisotropy.The alloy exhibits a columnar microstructure;along the deposition direction,the grains appear equiaxed,and they have internal hexagonal close-packed(hcp)α/α'martensitic structure.α'phase has a preferential orientation approximately along the<0001>direction.Anisotropy arises from the high aspect ratio of columnar grains,along with the weak texture of the microstructure and low symmetry of the hcp crystal structure.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Nos.42572064 and 42422203)the Program for Jilin University Science and Technology Innovative Research Team(Grant No.2021-TD-05)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.45124031D045)the Graduate Innovation Fund of Jilin University.
文摘Carbonated silicate melts transport oxidized carbon from the deep to shallow mantle,and thus play an important role in the deep carbon cycle.However,it is unclear how carbonated silicate melts are formed.Here,we report whole-rock major and trace element,and Mg-Zn-Fe isotope,and in situ olivine and clinopyroxene Mg isotope data for peridotites and pyroxenites in Cenozoic alkaline basalts from Shulan and Yitong,Northeast China,to reveal the formation mechanisms of carbonated silicate melts.As residues of the primitive mantle,most of the Shulan and Yitong(spinel)harzburgite and lherzolite have relatively lower δ26Mg and higher δ66Zn than the mantle values,and show LREE-enriched patterns.These features indicate that these peridotites have been modified by carbonated silicate melt,transforming them into carbonated peridotites.The Shulan websterites exhibit metasomatic textures,and most of their whole-rock and in situ δ26Mg values are lower than the mantle values,which also supports the presence of a carbonated lithospheric mantle.The Yitong cumulate orthopyroxenites,representing silica-rich melts,have lower δ26Mg and higher δ66Zn values than mantle peridotites,implying that recycled carbonate has been involved in these silica-rich melts.The Yitong cumulate wehrlites and(olivine)websterites display major element compositions similar to those of carbonated peridotite melts,coupled with low whole-rock and clinopyroxene δ26Mg values,high δ66Zn and δ57Fe values,indicating the occurrence of carbonated silicate melts.The transition from orthopyroxenites to(olivine)websterites is marked by the decreasing of their whole-rock δ26Mg,δ57Fe values and Zn/Fe ratios and increasing of their δ66Zn values,along with decreasing of their crystallization temperatures,suggesting that silica-rich melts were gradually transformed into carbonated silicate melts via continuous interaction with carbonated peridotite.Our findings demonstrate that silica-rich melts from the stagnant slab can extract carbon from pre-existing carbonated mantle within the big mantle wedge.
基金Tianjin Municipal Natural Science Foundation(23JCYBJC00040)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52175369)。
文摘The TiB+TiC dual-reinforced B_(4)C/TC4 composite was in-situ fabricated via incorporating 0.5wt%B_(4)C reinforcement during the laser melting deposition process.Different heat treatments of annealing and solid solution were used to regulate the microstructure,mechanical properties,and corrosion properties of B_(4)C/TC4 composite.Results show that with the increase in temperature from 500℃to 800°C,partial lamellarα-Ti in the as-deposited sample is gradually transformed into equiaxedα-Ti,accompanied by the disappearance of basketweave microstructure.At 1100°C,a small portion of TiC phase suffers fusion.This composite exhibits the optimal combination of strength and plasticity after annealing at 500℃for 4 h followed by furnace cooling,which is attributed to the stress release effect and the refined basketweave microstructure.However,this composite shows a decline in corrosion resistance after various heat treatments due to grain coarsening and micro-galvanic corrosion.
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文摘Selective laser melting(SLM),as an additive manufacturing technology,has garnered widespread attention for its capability to fabricate components with complex geometries and to tailor the microstructure and mechanical properties under specific conditions.However,the intrinsic influence mechanism of microstructure formation under non-equilibrium solidification conditions in SLM processes has not been clearly revealed.In the present work,the influence of Al concentration and process parameters on the microstructure forming mechanism of Al_(x)CoCrFeNi HEAs prepared by SLM is investigated by molecular dynamics simulation method.The simulation results show that the difference in Al content significantly affects the microstructure formation of HEAs,including the growth rate and morphology of columnar crystals,stress distribution at grain boundaries,and defect structure.In addition,the results show that increasing the substrate temperature improves the solidification formability,reduces microstructural defects,and helps reduce residual stress in Al_(x)CoCrFeNi HEAs.By analyzing the influence of heat and solute flow in the molten pool on the growth of columnar crystals,it is found that spatial fluctuations in Al concentration during the non-equilibrium solidification process inhibit the high cooling rates induced by steep temperature gradients.These findings promote the understanding of the forming mechanism of microstructure in HEAs prepared by SLM and provide theoretical guidance for designing high-performance SLM-fabricated HEAs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12302422,12572342)Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement ENSIGN(101086226),NanoRam(101120146)and L4DNANO(101086227).
文摘ABSTRACT Melt electrowriting(MEW)enables the precise deposition of polymeric fibers at micro-/nanoscale,allowing for the fabrication of 3D biomimetic scaffolds.By incorporating stimuli-responsive polymers and/or functional fillers,MEW-based 4D printing creates scaffolds capable of undergoing controlled,reversible shape transformations in response to external stimuli over time.These dynamic 4D scaffolds can be tailored for minimally invasive delivery,remote actuation,and real-time responsiveness to physiological environments,making them highly relevant for biomedical applications.This review systematically elucidates the principles of MEW-based 4D printing,including material considerations,actuation methods,and structure design strategies,along with shape programming and morphing mechanisms.The versatility of MEW for rational fabrication of biomimetic scaffolds is firstly introduced.Subsequently,the critical elements underpinning MEW-based 4D printing process are overviewed,including an analysis of stimuli-responsive materials compatible with MEW,an evaluation of applicable external stimuli,and a discussion on the advancements in design strategies for 4D scaffolds.Recent progress of MEW 4D scaffolds for applications in tissue engineering,biomedical implants,and drug delivery systems are highlighted.Finally,key challenges and perspectives toward material innovation,fabrication optimization,and actuation control are discussed.This review aims to provide valuable insights for design and creation of multifunctional biomimetic dynamic scaffolds by MEW-based 4D printing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52376181)。
文摘The melting process of a phase change material(PCM) inside a capsule can be promising in the thermal management of spacecraft. Such spacecraft operate under various gravity conditions, but previous studies have mostly considered the influence of gravity conditions on the constrained melting process of a PCM and not on its unconstrained melting process. In this study, a numerical model was constructed to comprehensively analyze the constrained and unconstrained melting processes of a PCM inside a spherical capsule under low-gravity conditions. After validation, the model was then applied to investigating the effects of low-gravity conditions on the evolution of velocity, temperature, melt layer thickness, heat transfer, liquid fraction, and total melting time. For the unconstrained melting process, low-gravity conditions weaken buoyancy-driven natural convection and slow down the solid PCM downward trend, thereby limiting the melting rate. In addition, the melt layer thickness does not increase linearly with decreasing gravity. Specifically, the increase in melt layer thickness is smaller by about 1.06 mm when the gravity drops from 0.4g to 0.2g compared to when it drops from 0.2g to 0.1g. The local heat flux in the contact melting area gradually decreases with the reduction of gravity during the unconstrained melting process. During the constrained melting process, notable oscillations in the local heat flux were observed. Decreasing the gravity from g to 0g increased the total melting times of the constrained and unconstrained melting processes by 417% and 621%, respectively.
基金Project(50975095)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2012ZM0048)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘In order to investigate a gradient nano/micro-structured surface layer on pure copper produced by severe plasticity roller burnishing （SPRB） and grain refinement mechanism, the microstructure characteristics and material properties of sample at various depths from the topmost surface were investigated by SEM, TEM, XRD, OM etc. The experimental results show that the gradient nano/micro-structure was introduced into the surface layer of over 100μm in thickness. The remarkable increase in hardness near the topmost surface was mainly attributed to the reduced grain size. The equiaxed nano-sized grains were in random orientation and the most of their boundaries were low-angle grain boundaries （LAGBs）. The coarse grains are refined into the few micro-sized grains by dislocation activities;deformation twinning was found to be the primary form for the formation of submicron grains;the formation of nanostructure was dominated by dislocation activities accompanied with rotation of grains in local region.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11675198,11875097,11975257,61774072,61574026,and 61971090)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2016YFB0400600 and2016YFB0400601)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant No.DUT19LK45)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2016M591434)the Science and Technology Plan of Dalian City,China(Grant No.2018J12GX060).
文摘Nowadays,the superior detection performance of semiconductor neutron detectors is a challenging task.In this paper,we deal with a novel GaN micro-structured neutron detector(GaN-MSND)and compare three different methods such as the method of modulating the trench depth,the method of introducing dielectric layer and p-type inversion region to improve the width of depletion region(W).It is observed that the intensity of electric field can be modulated by scaling the trench depth.On the other hand,the electron blocking region is formed in the detector enveloped with a dielectric layer.Furthermore,the introducing of p-type inversion region produces new p/n junction,which not only promotes the further expansion of the depletion region but also reduces the intensity of electric field produced by main junction.It can be realized that all these methods can considerably enhance the working voltage as well as W.Of them,the improvement on W of GaN-MSND with the p-type inversion region is the most significant and the value of W could reach 12.8μm when the carrier concentration of p-type inversion region is 10^17 cm^-3.Consequently,the value of W is observed to improve 200%for the designed GaN-MSND as compared with that without additional design.This work ensures to the researchers and scientific community the fabrication of GaN-MSND having superior detection limit in the field of intense radiation.
文摘In this paper,we report the study of the process of fabricating a multi-layermetal micro-structure using UV-LIGA overlay technology,includingmask fabrication,substrate treatment,and UV-LIGA overlay processes.To solve the process problems in the masking procedure,the swelling problemof the first layer of SU-8 thick photoresist was studied experimentally.The 5μmline-width compensation and closed 20μmand 30μmisolation strips were designed and fabricated around the micro-structure pattern.The pore problemin the Ni micro-electroforming layer was analyzed and the electroforming parameters were improved.The pH value of the electroforming solution should be controlled between 3.8 and 4.4 and the current density should be below 3 A/dm^2.To solve the problems of high inner stress and incomplete development of the micro-cylinder hole array with a diameter of 30μm,the lithography process was optimized.The pre-baking temperature was increased via gradient heating and rose every 5℃ from 65℃ to 85℃ and then remained at 85℃ for 50 min–1 h.In addition,the full contact exposure was used.Finally,a multi-layer metal micro-structure with high precision and good quality of microelectroforming layer was fabricated using UV-LIGA overlay technology.
文摘A low-power CO_2 laser is used to deposit Fe powder and mixture of Fe andcarbon powder on substrates respectively, and the macro and micro-structure of the formed samplesare investigated. It is demonstrated that most grains of these samples are equi-axed. This isderived from the high nucleation velocity in the shallow melt pool besides rapid solidification ofthe liquid-state alloy or metal. Bainitic structure, combination of pearlite and ferrite structureand ferrite structure are seen respectively in the samples involving various amounts of carbon owingto no martensitic transformation in these small samples.
基金Supported by the Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities (B07018)
文摘To obtain the form error of micro-structured surfaces robustly and accurately, a form er- ror evaluation method was developed based on the real coded genetic algorithm （RCGA）. The meth- od employed the average squared distance as the matching criterion. The point to surface distance was achieved by use of iterative method and the modeling of RCGA for the surface matching was also presented in detail. Parameter selection for RCGA including the crossover rate and population size was discussed. Evaluation results of series simulated surfaces without form error show that this method can achieve the accuracy of root mean square deviation （ Sq ） less than 1 nm and surface pro- file error （ St ） less than 4 nm. Evaluation of the surfaces with different simulated errors illustrates that the proposed method can also robustly obtain the form error with nano-meter precision. The e- valuation of actual measured surfaces further indicates that the proposed method is capable of pre- cisely evaluating micro-structured surfaces.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21706292)Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project,China(No.2016TP1007)+1 种基金Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2020JJ4107)Kai Han acknowledges the support from Innovation-Driven Project of Central South University(No.2020CX037).
文摘Ni-rich layered material is a kind of high-capacity cathode to meet the requirement of electric vehicles.As for the typical LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2) material,the particle formation is significant for electrochemical properties of the cathode.In this work,the structure,morphology,and electrochemical performance of LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2) secondary particles and single crystals were systematically studied.A lower Ni^(2+)/Ni^(3+)molar ratio of 0.66 and a lower residual alkali content of 0.228wt%were achieved on the surface of the single crystals.In addition,the single crystals showed a discharge capacity of 191.6 mAh/g at 0.2 C(~12 mAh/g lower than that of the secondary particles)and enhanced the electrochemical stability,especially when cycled at 50℃ and in a wider electrochemical window(between 3.0 and 4.4 V vs.Li+/Li).The LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2) secondary particles were suitable for applications requiring high specific capacity,whereas single crystals exhibited better stability,indicating that they are more suitable for use in long life requested devices.
基金The authors acknowledge support from the German Research Foundation(DFG:LE 2249/5-1)the Sino-German Center for Research Promotion(GZ1579)+1 种基金Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(202201AW070014)Jiajia Qiu and Yu Duan appreciate support from the China Scholarship Council(No.201908530218&202206990027).
文摘Adopting a nano-and micro-structuring approach to fully unleashing the genuine potential of electrode active material benefits in-depth understandings and research progress toward higher energy density electrochemical energy stor-age devices at all technology readiness levels.Due to various challenging issues,especially limited stability,nano-and micro-structured(NMS)electrodes undergo fast electrochemical performance degradation.The emerging NMS scaffold design is a pivotal aspect of many electrodes as it endows them with both robustness and electrochemical performance enhancement,even though it only occupies comple-mentary and facilitating components for the main mechanism.However,extensive efforts are urgently needed toward optimizing the stereoscopic geometrical design of NMS scaffolds to minimize the volume ratio and maximize their functionality to fulfill the ever-increasing dependency and desire for energy power source supplies.This review will aim at highlighting these NMS scaffold design strategies,summariz-ing their corresponding strengths and challenges,and thereby outlining the potential solutions to resolve these challenges,design principles,and key perspectives for future research in this field.Therefore,this review will be one of the earliest reviews from this viewpoint.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 22161132007)BASF within the framework of NAO (Network for Advanced Materials Open Research)。
文摘The microstructural evolution of a thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)with low hard segment content has been monitored utilizing in situ real-time synchrotron small angle X-ray scattering(SAXS)and time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)measurements.The TPU is composed of 23 wt% of[4,4-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate(MDI)]-[1,4-butanediol(BD)]chain segments,which form hard domains,as[polytetrahydrofuran(PTHF)]forming soft domains.The number and distribution of monomer units in hard blocks is determined by the successive self-nucleation and annealing thermal fractionation technique.In situ SAXS method reveals heating-induced increase in the spacing of hard and soft domains,while time-domain ^(1)H-NMR characterizes the changes in the phase composition and chain dynamics in these domains.A glassy fraction of short MDI-BD chain segments in hard domains passes through T_(g) above ambient temperature.At higher temperatures,MDI-BD nanocrystals start to melt.Sequence length distribution of MDI-BD chain segments causes a distribution in crystal sizes and wide melting temperature range.The melting is accompanied by the mixing of MDI-BD with PTHF segments in soft domains,and by increase in segmental mobility in these domains.Above 180℃,the TPU melt is homogeneous on the scale above nanometers according to SAXS data.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 40372094 and 49972067)
文摘The sub-vertical meso-and micro-structures and fabrics developed in coesite-bearing foliated eclogites in the Taohang （桃行） area, southeastern Shandong （山东）, China. The diagnostic structures and fabrics, including penetrative foliation or mylonitic foliation containing mineral and stretching lineations, as well as sheath-like folds, appear to be the development of anastomosing UHP eciogite-facies shear belt arrays hosting massive eelogites. Textural relationships and mineral assem-blages indicate that the deformation of foliated eclogites developed closely after the formation of the massive eclogite, prior to the development of the granulite/amphibolite-facies symplectites and coronas, occurring over a very wide pressure range of （31-8）×10^2 MPa. It presents the structural records of the tectonometamorphic processes as being responsible for the earliest stages of exhumation of the UHP metamorphic rocks. Extensive regional field observations show that the meso-and micro-structures and fabrics recognized in the foliated eclogites at Taohang are remarkably similar or consistent in the whole Dabie （大别）-Sulu （苏鲁） UHP metamorphic belt. This article, thus, supports the idea that the earliest stages of exhumation of the UHP metamorphic rocks, from mantle depths to the Moho or the mantle-crust boundary layering, may be attributed mainly to a sub-vertical extrusion and ductile flow along the subduction channel, belonging to a syn-collision exhumation at about 235 to 220 Ma.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.20671011,20331010,90406002and90406024)the 111 Project(No.B07012)the Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry Foundation(No.060017).
文摘A novel flower-like hydrated magnesium carbonate hydroxide, Mg5 （CO3 ）4 （OH）2·4H2O, with micro-structure composed of individual thin nano-sheets was synthesized using a facile solution route without the use of template or organic surfactant. Reaction time has an important effect on the final morphology of the product. The micro-structure and morphology of Mg5 （CO3）4 （OH）2·4H2O were characterized by means of X-ray diffractometry （XRD）, fieldemission scanning electron microscopy（FE-SEM）. Brunauer-Emmett-Teller（BET） surface areas of the samples were also measured. The probable formation mechanism of flower-like micro-structure was discussed. It was found that Mg5 （CO3）4（ OH）2·4H2O with flower-like micro-structure was a novel and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of diphenyl carbonate （DPC） by transesterification of dimethyl carbonate （DMC） with phenol.
基金the Special Funds for Major State Basic Research Projects （No.G2000067102） National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.60474027）.
文摘In this article, the convection dominated convection-diffusion problems with the periodic micro-structure are discussed. A two-scale finite element scheme based on the homogenization technique for this kind of problems is provided. The error estimates between the exact solution and the approximation solution, of the homogenized equation or the two-scale finite element scheme are analyzed. It is shown that the scheme provided in this article is convergent for any fixed diffusion coefficient 5, and it may be convergent independent of δ under some conditions. The numerical results demonstrating the theoretical results are presented in this article.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51775154)the ZheJiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LZ15E050004)
文摘A three-dimensional dynamic model for nano/micro-fabrications of silicon was presented. With the developed model, the fabrication process of silicon on nothing（SON） structure was quantitatively investigated. We employ a diffuse interface model that incorporates the mechanism of surface diffusion. The mechanism of the fabrication is systematically integrated for high reliability of computational analysis. A semi-implicit Fourier spectral scheme is applied for high efficiency and numerical stability. Moreover, the theoretical analysis provides the guidance that is ordered by the fundamental geometrical design parameters to guide different fabrications of SON structures. The performed simulations suggest a substantial potential of the presented model for a reliable design technology of nano/micro-fabrications.
