Grain boundary diffusion technology is pivotal in the preparation of high-performance NdFeB magnets.This study investigates the factors that affect the efficiency of grain boundary diffusion,starting from the properti...Grain boundary diffusion technology is pivotal in the preparation of high-performance NdFeB magnets.This study investigates the factors that affect the efficiency of grain boundary diffusion,starting from the properties of the diffusion matrix.Through the adjustment of the sintering process,we effectively prepared magnets with varied densities that serve as the matrix for grain boundary diffusion with TbH,diffusion.The mobility characteristics of the Nd-rich phase during the densification stage are leveraged to ensure a more extensive distribution of heavy rare earth elements within the magnets.According to the experimental results,the increase in coercivity of low-density magnets after diffusion is significantly greater than that of relatively high-density magnets.The coercivity values measured are 805.32 kA/m for low-density magnets and 470.3 kA/m for high-density magnets.Additionally,grain boundary diffusion notably enhances the density of initial low-density magnets,addressing the issue of low density during the sintering stage.Before the diffusion treatment,the Nd-rich phases primarily concentrate at the triangular grain boundaries,resulting in an increased number of cavity defects in the magnets.These cavity defects contain atoms in a higher energy state,making them more prone to transition.Consequently,the diffusion activation energy at the void defects is lower than the intracrystalline diffusion activation energy,accelerating atom diffusion.The presence of larger cavities also provides more space for atom migration,thereby promoting the diffusion process.After the diffusion treatment,the proportion of bulk Nd-rich phases significantly decreases,and they infiltrate between the grains to fill the cavity defects,forming continuous fine grain boundaries.Based on these observations,the study aims to explore how to utilize this information to develop an efficient technique for grain boundary diffusion.展开更多
Three types of NdFeB magnets with the same composition and different grain sizes were prepared,and then the grain boundary diffusion was conducted using metal Tb under the same technical parameters.The effect of grain...Three types of NdFeB magnets with the same composition and different grain sizes were prepared,and then the grain boundary diffusion was conducted using metal Tb under the same technical parameters.The effect of grain size on the grain boundary diffusion process and properties of sintered NdFeB magnets was investigated.The diffusion process was assessed using X-ray diffractometer,field emission scanning electron microscope,and electron probe microanalyzer.The magnetic properties of the magnet before and after diffusion were investigated.The results show that the grain refinement of the magnet leads to higher Tb utilization efficiency and results in higher coercivity at different temperatures.It can be attributed to the formation of a deeper and more complete core-shell structure,resulting in better magnetic isolation and higher anisotropy of the Nd_(2)Fe_(14)B grains.This work may shed light on developing high coercivity with low heavy rare earth elements through grain refinement.展开更多
Specially shaped permanent magnet structures can satisfy the requirements of equipment with limited space or unique shapes.Thereby,these optimize the distribution of magnetic fields.However,traditional manufacturing m...Specially shaped permanent magnet structures can satisfy the requirements of equipment with limited space or unique shapes.Thereby,these optimize the distribution of magnetic fields.However,traditional manufacturing methods are limited by the mold design and insufficient material utilization.In this study,a polymer-based Nd_(2)Fe_(14)B(NdFeB)magnetic slurry was developed based on direct ink writing(DIW)3D printing technology.A rapidly volatilizable magnetic slurry was used to achieve 3D oriented controllable layering,thus realizing the direct molding fabrication of NdFeB permanent magnets with complex structures.By exploring and optimizing the 3D printing process parameters,specially shaped bonded NdFeB permanent magnet structures with high precision and shape fidelity were prepared.The test results indicated that the remnant magnetization of the printed magnets was proportional to the NdFeB content in the slurry,the coercivity closely matched that of the original powder,and the mechanical properties of the printed magnets were favorable.Building on this,a magnetically driven helical-structure robot was designed and printed to achieve stable motion in low-Reynolds-number fluids.This paper presents a new,low-cost solution for the room-temperature preparation of shape-bonded NdFeB permanent magnets.展开更多
In this work,the effect of the Al addition amount in the TbAl coatings on the grain boundary diffusion proces s(GBDP)of Tb were systematically explored.Direct current magnetron sputtering(DCMS)method was utilized in c...In this work,the effect of the Al addition amount in the TbAl coatings on the grain boundary diffusion proces s(GBDP)of Tb were systematically explored.Direct current magnetron sputtering(DCMS)method was utilized in co-sputtering manner to synthesize the TbAl coatings with certain Tb consumption and various Al addition amount.Results show that the moderate Al addition amount significantly improves the wettability of grain boundary(GB)phases,thereby acquiring more continuous and uniform Tb-rich shells and GB phases between matrix phases,as well as deeper diffusion depth and denser microstructure.The largest increase amplitude of intrinsic coercivity(Hcj)is improved by 78.4%in TbAIdiffused magnet compared to the pure Tb-diffused magnet,while the remanence(Br)is expected to show an overall decreasing tendency accompanied with a slight increase in the decreasing process.However,when the Al addition amount is excessive,magnetic dilution effect is enhanced,and the Tbrich shells and GB phases between matrix phases become fuzzy and even invisible,which in turn deteriorates the magnetic properties of diffused magnets.展开更多
The NdFeB scrap,as a representative solid waste of rare earths,possesses significant recyclable value.This study focused on NdFeB waste and investigated the environmental impacts of pyro-and hydro-metallurgical proces...The NdFeB scrap,as a representative solid waste of rare earths,possesses significant recyclable value.This study focused on NdFeB waste and investigated the environmental impacts of pyro-and hydro-metallurgical process(PH-M process)and its improved version,the pyro-and hydro-metallurgical improvement process(PH-Mi process).The results demonstrate that,although the PH-Mi process consumes higher amounts of energy,electricity,and chemicals compared to the PH-M process,it is more environmentally friendly and economically efficient(i.e.,net profit increased by 34.12%).To quantify and compare the environmental performance of the two scenarios,life cycle assessment methodology was applied.It is concluded that the PH-Mi process is superior to the PH-M process for eutrophication potential(EP)and the total environmental impacts.In comparison with PH-Mi process,PH-M process exhibits a certain advantage in terms of carbon footprint due to increased consumption of electricity and chemicals after the technological upgrade.展开更多
This study demonstrates simultaneous enhancement of magnetic and mechanical properties in NdFeB magnets through Ti addition.The coercivity increases by 1.1 kOe without compromising remanence,while bending strength imp...This study demonstrates simultaneous enhancement of magnetic and mechanical properties in NdFeB magnets through Ti addition.The coercivity increases by 1.1 kOe without compromising remanence,while bending strength improves by 159.05%.Analytical results reveal that Ti predominantly combines with free B atoms to form TiB_(2)phases,which reduce the brittleness of grain boundary(GB)phase and impede dislocation motion.The superposition of stress fields around dislocations generates reactive forces that counteract external loads,thereby enhancing GB strength.Concurrently,B depletion in GB phases induces amorphous transformation,further enhancing boundary strength.A minor fraction of Ti incorporates into the main phase,enhancing covalent bond strength and forming a reinforced main phase.Additionally,Ti addition promotes grain refinement and increases GB density,significantly improving bending strength.The synergistic effects of heterogeneous phase formation,amorphous transformation,main phase reinforcement,and grain refinement collectively enable coordinated strengthening between the main phase and GBs.This multi-mechanism approach provides novel insights for mechanical property optimization in Nd FeB magnets.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52361033)National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFB3505400)+3 种基金Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Heavy Rare Earth Special Use of Sintered NdFeB Project(TC220H06J)Academic and Technical Leaders in Major Disciplines in Jiangxi Province(2022BCJ23007)Jiangxi Province Science and Technology Cooperation Key Project(20212BDH80007)Jiangxi Graduate Student Innovation Special Fund Project(YC2023-B213)。
文摘Grain boundary diffusion technology is pivotal in the preparation of high-performance NdFeB magnets.This study investigates the factors that affect the efficiency of grain boundary diffusion,starting from the properties of the diffusion matrix.Through the adjustment of the sintering process,we effectively prepared magnets with varied densities that serve as the matrix for grain boundary diffusion with TbH,diffusion.The mobility characteristics of the Nd-rich phase during the densification stage are leveraged to ensure a more extensive distribution of heavy rare earth elements within the magnets.According to the experimental results,the increase in coercivity of low-density magnets after diffusion is significantly greater than that of relatively high-density magnets.The coercivity values measured are 805.32 kA/m for low-density magnets and 470.3 kA/m for high-density magnets.Additionally,grain boundary diffusion notably enhances the density of initial low-density magnets,addressing the issue of low density during the sintering stage.Before the diffusion treatment,the Nd-rich phases primarily concentrate at the triangular grain boundaries,resulting in an increased number of cavity defects in the magnets.These cavity defects contain atoms in a higher energy state,making them more prone to transition.Consequently,the diffusion activation energy at the void defects is lower than the intracrystalline diffusion activation energy,accelerating atom diffusion.The presence of larger cavities also provides more space for atom migration,thereby promoting the diffusion process.After the diffusion treatment,the proportion of bulk Nd-rich phases significantly decreases,and they infiltrate between the grains to fill the cavity defects,forming continuous fine grain boundaries.Based on these observations,the study aims to explore how to utilize this information to develop an efficient technique for grain boundary diffusion.
基金Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(2021CXGC010310)Shandong Province Science and Technology Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Innovation Ability Enhancement Project(2023TSGC0287,2024TSGC0519)+1 种基金Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2022ME222)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51702187)。
文摘Three types of NdFeB magnets with the same composition and different grain sizes were prepared,and then the grain boundary diffusion was conducted using metal Tb under the same technical parameters.The effect of grain size on the grain boundary diffusion process and properties of sintered NdFeB magnets was investigated.The diffusion process was assessed using X-ray diffractometer,field emission scanning electron microscope,and electron probe microanalyzer.The magnetic properties of the magnet before and after diffusion were investigated.The results show that the grain refinement of the magnet leads to higher Tb utilization efficiency and results in higher coercivity at different temperatures.It can be attributed to the formation of a deeper and more complete core-shell structure,resulting in better magnetic isolation and higher anisotropy of the Nd_(2)Fe_(14)B grains.This work may shed light on developing high coercivity with low heavy rare earth elements through grain refinement.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52375348,52175331)National Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant Nos.ZR2022ME014,ZR2020ZD04).
文摘Specially shaped permanent magnet structures can satisfy the requirements of equipment with limited space or unique shapes.Thereby,these optimize the distribution of magnetic fields.However,traditional manufacturing methods are limited by the mold design and insufficient material utilization.In this study,a polymer-based Nd_(2)Fe_(14)B(NdFeB)magnetic slurry was developed based on direct ink writing(DIW)3D printing technology.A rapidly volatilizable magnetic slurry was used to achieve 3D oriented controllable layering,thus realizing the direct molding fabrication of NdFeB permanent magnets with complex structures.By exploring and optimizing the 3D printing process parameters,specially shaped bonded NdFeB permanent magnet structures with high precision and shape fidelity were prepared.The test results indicated that the remnant magnetization of the printed magnets was proportional to the NdFeB content in the slurry,the coercivity closely matched that of the original powder,and the mechanical properties of the printed magnets were favorable.Building on this,a magnetically driven helical-structure robot was designed and printed to achieve stable motion in low-Reynolds-number fluids.This paper presents a new,low-cost solution for the room-temperature preparation of shape-bonded NdFeB permanent magnets.
基金Project supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB3500100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52301068)。
文摘In this work,the effect of the Al addition amount in the TbAl coatings on the grain boundary diffusion proces s(GBDP)of Tb were systematically explored.Direct current magnetron sputtering(DCMS)method was utilized in co-sputtering manner to synthesize the TbAl coatings with certain Tb consumption and various Al addition amount.Results show that the moderate Al addition amount significantly improves the wettability of grain boundary(GB)phases,thereby acquiring more continuous and uniform Tb-rich shells and GB phases between matrix phases,as well as deeper diffusion depth and denser microstructure.The largest increase amplitude of intrinsic coercivity(Hcj)is improved by 78.4%in TbAIdiffused magnet compared to the pure Tb-diffused magnet,while the remanence(Br)is expected to show an overall decreasing tendency accompanied with a slight increase in the decreasing process.However,when the Al addition amount is excessive,magnetic dilution effect is enhanced,and the Tbrich shells and GB phases between matrix phases become fuzzy and even invisible,which in turn deteriorates the magnetic properties of diffused magnets.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFC1909005).
文摘The NdFeB scrap,as a representative solid waste of rare earths,possesses significant recyclable value.This study focused on NdFeB waste and investigated the environmental impacts of pyro-and hydro-metallurgical process(PH-M process)and its improved version,the pyro-and hydro-metallurgical improvement process(PH-Mi process).The results demonstrate that,although the PH-Mi process consumes higher amounts of energy,electricity,and chemicals compared to the PH-M process,it is more environmentally friendly and economically efficient(i.e.,net profit increased by 34.12%).To quantify and compare the environmental performance of the two scenarios,life cycle assessment methodology was applied.It is concluded that the PH-Mi process is superior to the PH-M process for eutrophication potential(EP)and the total environmental impacts.In comparison with PH-Mi process,PH-M process exhibits a certain advantage in terms of carbon footprint due to increased consumption of electricity and chemicals after the technological upgrade.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52361033)National Key Research and Development Program(No.2022YFB3505400)+6 种基金Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Heavy Rare Earth Special use of Sintered NdFeB Project(No.TC220H06J)Academic and Technical Leaders in Major Disciplines in Jiangxi Province(No.20225BCJ23007)Jiangxi Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund(No.20232BAB214011)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2022QNRC001)Research Projects of Ganjiang Innovation Academy,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.E255J001)Science and Technology Major Project of Ganzhou(No.202101064871)Program for Excellent Young Talents(No.JXUSTQJYC2024003)
文摘This study demonstrates simultaneous enhancement of magnetic and mechanical properties in NdFeB magnets through Ti addition.The coercivity increases by 1.1 kOe without compromising remanence,while bending strength improves by 159.05%.Analytical results reveal that Ti predominantly combines with free B atoms to form TiB_(2)phases,which reduce the brittleness of grain boundary(GB)phase and impede dislocation motion.The superposition of stress fields around dislocations generates reactive forces that counteract external loads,thereby enhancing GB strength.Concurrently,B depletion in GB phases induces amorphous transformation,further enhancing boundary strength.A minor fraction of Ti incorporates into the main phase,enhancing covalent bond strength and forming a reinforced main phase.Additionally,Ti addition promotes grain refinement and increases GB density,significantly improving bending strength.The synergistic effects of heterogeneous phase formation,amorphous transformation,main phase reinforcement,and grain refinement collectively enable coordinated strengthening between the main phase and GBs.This multi-mechanism approach provides novel insights for mechanical property optimization in Nd FeB magnets.
