To increase the strength of the laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) Al-Si-based aluminum alloy, TiB_(2) ceramic particles were selected to be mixed with high-Mg content Al-Si-Mg-Zr powder, and then a novel TiB_(2)/Al-Si-Mg...To increase the strength of the laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) Al-Si-based aluminum alloy, TiB_(2) ceramic particles were selected to be mixed with high-Mg content Al-Si-Mg-Zr powder, and then a novel TiB_(2)/Al-Si-Mg-Zr composite was fabricated using LPBF. The results indicated that a dense sample with a maximum relative density of 99.85% could be obtained by adjusting the LPBF process parameters. Incorporating TiB_(2) nanoparticles enhanced the powder's laser absorption rate, thereby raising the alloy's intrinsic heat treatment temperature and consequently facilitating the precipitation of Si and βʺ nanoparticles in the α-Al cells. Moreover, the rapid cooling process during LPBF resulted in numerous alloying elements with low-stacking fault energy dissolving in the α-Al matrix, thus promoting the formation of the 9R phase. After a 48 h direct aging treatment at 150℃, the strength of the alloy slightly increased due to the increase of nanoprecipitates. Both yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of the LPBF TiB_(2)/Al-Si-Mg-Zr alloy were significantly higher than that of other LPBF TiB_(2)-modified aluminum alloys with external addition.展开更多
Laser powder-bed fusion(LPBF)of Zn-0.8Cu(wt.%)alloys exhibits significant advantages in the customization of biodegradable bone implants.However,the formability of LPBFed Zn alloy is not sufficient due to the spheroid...Laser powder-bed fusion(LPBF)of Zn-0.8Cu(wt.%)alloys exhibits significant advantages in the customization of biodegradable bone implants.However,the formability of LPBFed Zn alloy is not sufficient due to the spheroidization during the interaction of powder and laser beam,of which the mechanism is still not well understood.In this study,the evolution of morphology and grain structure of the LPBFed Zn-Cu alloy was investigated based on single-track deposition experiments.As the scanning speed increases,the grain structure of a single track of Zn-Cu alloy gradually refines,but the formability deteriorates,leading to the defect’s formation in the subsequent fabrication.The Zn-Cu alloys fabricated by optimum processing parameters exhibit a tensile strength of 157.13 MPa,yield strength of 106.48 MPa and elongation of 14.7%.This work provides a comprehensive understanding of the processing optimization of Zn-Cu alloy,achieving LPBFed Zn-Cu alloy with high density and excellent mechanical properties.展开更多
Mounds of spatter are generated in laser powder-bed fusion(L-PBF)additive manufacturing,which reduces build quality and laser lifetime.Due to the lack of supplemental airflow above the chamber,the conventional build c...Mounds of spatter are generated in laser powder-bed fusion(L-PBF)additive manufacturing,which reduces build quality and laser lifetime.Due to the lack of supplemental airflow above the chamber,the conventional build chamber with a single gas inlet exhibits a pronounced tendency for gas to flow upward near the outlet.This phenomenon results in the formation of a large vortex within the build chamber.The vortex leads to the chaotic motion trajectory of the spatter in the build chamber.The design defects of the existing build chamber based on dual gas inlets are shown in this paper.We established a coupled computational fluid dynamics-discrete phase model(CFD-DPM)model to optimize the build chamber by adjusting the position and structure of the second gas inlet.The homogeneity of the flow is increased with a distance of 379 mm between the two inlets and a wider-reaching second inlet.The Coanda effect is also crucial in the spatter-removal process.The Coanda effect is reduced by modifying the right sidewall of the build chamber and increasing the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet.Finally,we found that the spatter-removal rate rose from 8.9%to 76.1%between the conventional build chamber with a single gas inlet and the optimized build chamber with two gas inlets.展开更多
Evaluating the recyclability of powders in additive manufacturing has been a long-term challenge.In this study,the microstructure and mechanical properties of a nickel-based superalloy fabricated by laser powder-bed f...Evaluating the recyclability of powders in additive manufacturing has been a long-term challenge.In this study,the microstructure and mechanical properties of a nickel-based superalloy fabricated by laser powder-bed fusion(LPBF)using recycled powders were investigated.Re-melted powder surfaces,satellite particles,and deformed powders were found in the recycled powders,combined with a high-oxygencontent surface layer.The increasing oxygen content led to the formation of high-density oxide inclusions;moreover,printing-induced cracks widely occurred and mainly formed along the grain boundaries in the as-built LPBF nickel-based superalloys fabricated using recycled powders.A little change in the Si or Mn content did not increase the hot cracking susceptibility(HCS)of the printed parts.The changing aspect ratio and the surface damage of the recycled powders might contribute to increasing the crack density.Moreover,the configuration of cracks in the as-built parts led to anisotropic mechanical properties,mainly resulting in extremely low ductility vertical to the building direction,and the cracks mainly propagated along the cellular boundary owing to the existence of a brittle precipitation phase.展开更多
It is well known that laser-based powder-bed fusion(L-PBF) additive manufacturing of magnesium(Mg) and its alloys is associated with high Mg loss due to vaporization(MgLoss) and high incidence of many types of defects...It is well known that laser-based powder-bed fusion(L-PBF) additive manufacturing of magnesium(Mg) and its alloys is associated with high Mg loss due to vaporization(MgLoss) and high incidence of many types of defects in the manufactured parts/samples. Despite this,MgLoss, densification, and defect characteristics have not been holistically considered in the determination of the optimal values of L-PBF processing parameters for Mg and its alloys. This study presents a combined modeling and experimental approach applied for a widely used Mg alloy(WE43) to address this shortcoming in the literature. First, an experimentally calibrated model is proposed to determine MgLoss as a function of the L-PBF processing parameters. The model couples the temperature profile using a double ellipsoidal heat source with a Langmuir vaporization model and is calibrated using the width of the single-track L-PBF process and the measured Mglossusing inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS). Second, the densification of the samples is determined using a modification of the Archimedes method that considers the amount of MgLossin the calculation of the relative density. Third, a comprehensive and quantitative study is conducted on the relationships between the characteristics of porosity defects and the L-PBF processing parameters. Finally, the optimized L-PBF processing parameters are determined by considering the MgLoss, densification, and the characteristics of defects. The present study yields 0.23 wt.% MgLosscompared to 2 wt.% MgLossthat was reported in the previous studies. Furthermore, more than 99.5% densification is achieved while only ~2% and ~0.5% of the total defects are characterized as keyhole and lack of fusion defects, respectively.展开更多
An equiatomic CoCrFeNiMn High Entropy Alloy(HEA)was in-situ deposited by the powder-bed arc ad-ditive manufacturing(PBAAM)process for the first time.Comparative research was conducted on the evolution of phase,crystal...An equiatomic CoCrFeNiMn High Entropy Alloy(HEA)was in-situ deposited by the powder-bed arc ad-ditive manufacturing(PBAAM)process for the first time.Comparative research was conducted on the evolution of phase,crystallographic orientation,dislocation morphology,precipitation,and mechanical performance with the accumulation of inter-layer remelting times.The experimental outcomes mani-fested that the PBAAMed CoCrFeNiMn HEA consists of a stable solid-solution FCC structure,with de-creased lattice parameter but slightly increased(full width at half maximum)FWHM as the accumulation of the inter-layer remelting.The{001}<100>cube texture with a weakened texture intensity was de-tected with an increment of inter-layer remelting frequency from once to 5 times,yet it was transformed into{011}<100>Goss texture with a further increase to 7 times.Additionally,the mean grain diameter distinctly decreased,while the volume fraction of(low angle grain boundaries)LAGBs and dislocation density remarkably added up as the accumulated inter-layer remelts.Predominant cellular substructure generated in all process conditions and could be easily differentiated by elemental segregation.Both theσand M 23 C 6 Cr-rich precipitates in nano-scale and submicron MnS precipitate were detected on the grain boundaries of the PBAAMed deposited components,with a rather sparse distribution.Speaking of mechanical performance,the YS,UTS,and hardening rate are generally increased while the UE is grad-ually decreased as increased inter-layer remelting times.The studied PBAAMed CoCrFeNiMn HEA pos-sesses comparable mechanical performances with the counterparts of laser-deposited and as-cast ones.The strengthening mechanisms of the studied material are predominantly the grain boundary strength-ening and dislocation strengthening.This investigation would be a valuable resource in the research field of fabricating HEA alloys with acceptable microstructure and properties using the PBAAM method.展开更多
Multi-physics thermo-fluid modeling has been extensively used as an approach to understand melt pool dynamics and defect formation as well as optimizing the process-related parameters of laser powder-bed fusion(L-PBF)...Multi-physics thermo-fluid modeling has been extensively used as an approach to understand melt pool dynamics and defect formation as well as optimizing the process-related parameters of laser powder-bed fusion(L-PBF).However,its capabilities for being implemented as a reliable tool for material design,where minor changes in material-related parameters must be accurately captured,is still in question.In the present research,first,a thermo-fluid computational fluid dynamics(CFD)model is developed and validated against experimental data.Considering the predicted material properties of the pure Mg and commercial ZK60 and WE43 Mg alloys,parametric studies are done attempting to elucidate how the difference in some of the material properties,i.e.,saturated vapor pressure,viscosity,and solidification range,can influence the melt pool dynamics.It is found that a higher saturated vapor pressure,associated with the ZK60 alloy,leads to a deeper unstable keyhole,increasing the keyhole-induced porosity and evaporation mass loss.Higher viscosity and wider solidification range can increase the non-uniformity of temperature and velocity distribution on the keyhole walls,resulting in increased keyhole instability and formation of defects.Finally,the WE43 alloy showed the best behavior in terms of defect formation and evaporation mass loss,providing theoretical support to the extensive use of this alloy in L-PBF.In summary,this study suggests an approach to investigate the effect of materials-related parameters on L-PBF melting and solidification,which can be extremely helpful for future design of new alloys suitable for L-PBF.展开更多
Highly stable and permeable silicone emulsions were prepared by encapsulating N-octyl triethoaysilane microdroplets into micelles of NH_(2)-PDMS/SiO_(2).The conversion of siloxane to sub-1μm emulsions,on one hand,end...Highly stable and permeable silicone emulsions were prepared by encapsulating N-octyl triethoaysilane microdroplets into micelles of NH_(2)-PDMS/SiO_(2).The conversion of siloxane to sub-1μm emulsions,on one hand,endows the concrete with a highly hydrophobic internal surface.While,its outside surface maintains relatively high surface energy,which is beneficial for the post-coating of other polymers.As a result,the coated concreted can simultaneously acquire water repellency and low permeability.The utilization of water-dispersed silicone emulsions,on the other hand,is beneficial for the environmental protection.Thus,this work offered a green procedure for the comprehensive protection of concrete.展开更多
Large solidification ranges and coarse columnar grains in the additively manufacturing of Al-Mg-Si alloys are normally involved in hot cracks during solidification.In this work,we develop novel crack-free Al-Mg_(2) Si...Large solidification ranges and coarse columnar grains in the additively manufacturing of Al-Mg-Si alloys are normally involved in hot cracks during solidification.In this work,we develop novel crack-free Al-Mg_(2) Si alloys fabricated by laser powder-bed fusion(L-PBF).The results indicate that the eutectic Mg_(2) Si phase possesses a strong ability to reduce crack susceptibility.It can enhance the grain growth restriction factor in the initial stage of solidification and promote eutectic filling in the terminal stage of solidifica-tion.The crack-free L-PBFed Al-x Mg_(2) Si alloys(x=6 wt.%,9 wt.%,and 12 wt.%)exhibit the combination of low crack susceptibility index(CSI),superior ability for liquid filling,and grain refinement.Particularly,the L-PBFed Al-9Mg_(2) Si alloy shows improved mechanical properties(e.g.yield strength of 397 MPa and elongation of 7.3%).However,the cracks are more likely to occur in the region near the columnar grain boundaries of the L-PBFed Al-3Mg_(2) Si alloy with a large solidification range and low eutectic content for liquid filling.Correspondingly,the L-PBFed Al-3Mg_(2) Si alloy shows poor bearing capacity of mechanical properties.The precise tuning of Mg_(2) Si eutectic content can offer an innovative strategy for eliminating cracks in additively manufactured Al-Mg-Si alloy.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51801079 and 52001140)the National Science Centre,Poland(Narodowe Centrum Nauki)(No.UMO-2021/42/E/ST5/00339).
文摘To increase the strength of the laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) Al-Si-based aluminum alloy, TiB_(2) ceramic particles were selected to be mixed with high-Mg content Al-Si-Mg-Zr powder, and then a novel TiB_(2)/Al-Si-Mg-Zr composite was fabricated using LPBF. The results indicated that a dense sample with a maximum relative density of 99.85% could be obtained by adjusting the LPBF process parameters. Incorporating TiB_(2) nanoparticles enhanced the powder's laser absorption rate, thereby raising the alloy's intrinsic heat treatment temperature and consequently facilitating the precipitation of Si and βʺ nanoparticles in the α-Al cells. Moreover, the rapid cooling process during LPBF resulted in numerous alloying elements with low-stacking fault energy dissolving in the α-Al matrix, thus promoting the formation of the 9R phase. After a 48 h direct aging treatment at 150℃, the strength of the alloy slightly increased due to the increase of nanoprecipitates. Both yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of the LPBF TiB_(2)/Al-Si-Mg-Zr alloy were significantly higher than that of other LPBF TiB_(2)-modified aluminum alloys with external addition.
基金Project(2022YFC2406000)supported by the National Key R&D Program,ChinaProject(2022GDASZH-2022010107)supported by the Guangdong Academy of Science,China+4 种基金Project(2019BT02C629)supported by the Guangdong Special Support Program,ChinaProject(2022GDASZH-2022010203-003)supported by the GDAS’project of Science and Technology Development,ChinaProjects(2023B1212120008,2023B1212060045)supported by the Guangdong Province Science and Technology Plan Projects,ChinaProject(2023TQ07Z559)supported by the Special Support Foundation of Guangdong Province,ChinaProject(52105293)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘Laser powder-bed fusion(LPBF)of Zn-0.8Cu(wt.%)alloys exhibits significant advantages in the customization of biodegradable bone implants.However,the formability of LPBFed Zn alloy is not sufficient due to the spheroidization during the interaction of powder and laser beam,of which the mechanism is still not well understood.In this study,the evolution of morphology and grain structure of the LPBFed Zn-Cu alloy was investigated based on single-track deposition experiments.As the scanning speed increases,the grain structure of a single track of Zn-Cu alloy gradually refines,but the formability deteriorates,leading to the defect’s formation in the subsequent fabrication.The Zn-Cu alloys fabricated by optimum processing parameters exhibit a tensile strength of 157.13 MPa,yield strength of 106.48 MPa and elongation of 14.7%.This work provides a comprehensive understanding of the processing optimization of Zn-Cu alloy,achieving LPBFed Zn-Cu alloy with high density and excellent mechanical properties.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(Nos.20224BAB214061 and 20224ACB214008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52165043 and 52166002)+2 种基金the Jiangxi Provincial Cultivation Program for Academic and Technical Leaders of Major Subjects(No.20225BCJ23008)the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.2308085ME171)the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(Nos.GXXT-2023-025 and GXXT-2023-026),China。
文摘Mounds of spatter are generated in laser powder-bed fusion(L-PBF)additive manufacturing,which reduces build quality and laser lifetime.Due to the lack of supplemental airflow above the chamber,the conventional build chamber with a single gas inlet exhibits a pronounced tendency for gas to flow upward near the outlet.This phenomenon results in the formation of a large vortex within the build chamber.The vortex leads to the chaotic motion trajectory of the spatter in the build chamber.The design defects of the existing build chamber based on dual gas inlets are shown in this paper.We established a coupled computational fluid dynamics-discrete phase model(CFD-DPM)model to optimize the build chamber by adjusting the position and structure of the second gas inlet.The homogeneity of the flow is increased with a distance of 379 mm between the two inlets and a wider-reaching second inlet.The Coanda effect is also crucial in the spatter-removal process.The Coanda effect is reduced by modifying the right sidewall of the build chamber and increasing the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet.Finally,we found that the spatter-removal rate rose from 8.9%to 76.1%between the conventional build chamber with a single gas inlet and the optimized build chamber with two gas inlets.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFB 0702300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51871028)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-TP-19-003B2).
文摘Evaluating the recyclability of powders in additive manufacturing has been a long-term challenge.In this study,the microstructure and mechanical properties of a nickel-based superalloy fabricated by laser powder-bed fusion(LPBF)using recycled powders were investigated.Re-melted powder surfaces,satellite particles,and deformed powders were found in the recycled powders,combined with a high-oxygencontent surface layer.The increasing oxygen content led to the formation of high-density oxide inclusions;moreover,printing-induced cracks widely occurred and mainly formed along the grain boundaries in the as-built LPBF nickel-based superalloys fabricated using recycled powders.A little change in the Si or Mn content did not increase the hot cracking susceptibility(HCS)of the printed parts.The changing aspect ratio and the surface damage of the recycled powders might contribute to increasing the crack density.Moreover,the configuration of cracks in the as-built parts led to anisotropic mechanical properties,mainly resulting in extremely low ductility vertical to the building direction,and the cracks mainly propagated along the cellular boundary owing to the existence of a brittle precipitation phase.
文摘It is well known that laser-based powder-bed fusion(L-PBF) additive manufacturing of magnesium(Mg) and its alloys is associated with high Mg loss due to vaporization(MgLoss) and high incidence of many types of defects in the manufactured parts/samples. Despite this,MgLoss, densification, and defect characteristics have not been holistically considered in the determination of the optimal values of L-PBF processing parameters for Mg and its alloys. This study presents a combined modeling and experimental approach applied for a widely used Mg alloy(WE43) to address this shortcoming in the literature. First, an experimentally calibrated model is proposed to determine MgLoss as a function of the L-PBF processing parameters. The model couples the temperature profile using a double ellipsoidal heat source with a Langmuir vaporization model and is calibrated using the width of the single-track L-PBF process and the measured Mglossusing inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS). Second, the densification of the samples is determined using a modification of the Archimedes method that considers the amount of MgLossin the calculation of the relative density. Third, a comprehensive and quantitative study is conducted on the relationships between the characteristics of porosity defects and the L-PBF processing parameters. Finally, the optimized L-PBF processing parameters are determined by considering the MgLoss, densification, and the characteristics of defects. The present study yields 0.23 wt.% MgLosscompared to 2 wt.% MgLossthat was reported in the previous studies. Furthermore, more than 99.5% densification is achieved while only ~2% and ~0.5% of the total defects are characterized as keyhole and lack of fusion defects, respectively.
基金financially supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC)(No. 201606080014)the University of Wollongong(UOW)the Electron Microscopy center of UOW (EMC)
文摘An equiatomic CoCrFeNiMn High Entropy Alloy(HEA)was in-situ deposited by the powder-bed arc ad-ditive manufacturing(PBAAM)process for the first time.Comparative research was conducted on the evolution of phase,crystallographic orientation,dislocation morphology,precipitation,and mechanical performance with the accumulation of inter-layer remelting times.The experimental outcomes mani-fested that the PBAAMed CoCrFeNiMn HEA consists of a stable solid-solution FCC structure,with de-creased lattice parameter but slightly increased(full width at half maximum)FWHM as the accumulation of the inter-layer remelting.The{001}<100>cube texture with a weakened texture intensity was de-tected with an increment of inter-layer remelting frequency from once to 5 times,yet it was transformed into{011}<100>Goss texture with a further increase to 7 times.Additionally,the mean grain diameter distinctly decreased,while the volume fraction of(low angle grain boundaries)LAGBs and dislocation density remarkably added up as the accumulated inter-layer remelts.Predominant cellular substructure generated in all process conditions and could be easily differentiated by elemental segregation.Both theσand M 23 C 6 Cr-rich precipitates in nano-scale and submicron MnS precipitate were detected on the grain boundaries of the PBAAMed deposited components,with a rather sparse distribution.Speaking of mechanical performance,the YS,UTS,and hardening rate are generally increased while the UE is grad-ually decreased as increased inter-layer remelting times.The studied PBAAMed CoCrFeNiMn HEA pos-sesses comparable mechanical performances with the counterparts of laser-deposited and as-cast ones.The strengthening mechanisms of the studied material are predominantly the grain boundary strength-ening and dislocation strengthening.This investigation would be a valuable resource in the research field of fabricating HEA alloys with acceptable microstructure and properties using the PBAAM method.
基金the financial supports received from Wenner-Gren foundation(UPD2021-0229),JernkontoretSTT(Stiftelsen för Tillämpad Termodynamik).
文摘Multi-physics thermo-fluid modeling has been extensively used as an approach to understand melt pool dynamics and defect formation as well as optimizing the process-related parameters of laser powder-bed fusion(L-PBF).However,its capabilities for being implemented as a reliable tool for material design,where minor changes in material-related parameters must be accurately captured,is still in question.In the present research,first,a thermo-fluid computational fluid dynamics(CFD)model is developed and validated against experimental data.Considering the predicted material properties of the pure Mg and commercial ZK60 and WE43 Mg alloys,parametric studies are done attempting to elucidate how the difference in some of the material properties,i.e.,saturated vapor pressure,viscosity,and solidification range,can influence the melt pool dynamics.It is found that a higher saturated vapor pressure,associated with the ZK60 alloy,leads to a deeper unstable keyhole,increasing the keyhole-induced porosity and evaporation mass loss.Higher viscosity and wider solidification range can increase the non-uniformity of temperature and velocity distribution on the keyhole walls,resulting in increased keyhole instability and formation of defects.Finally,the WE43 alloy showed the best behavior in terms of defect formation and evaporation mass loss,providing theoretical support to the extensive use of this alloy in L-PBF.In summary,this study suggests an approach to investigate the effect of materials-related parameters on L-PBF melting and solidification,which can be extremely helpful for future design of new alloys suitable for L-PBF.
基金Funded by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2019MS062)City University of Hong Kong(No.SRG7004918)
文摘Highly stable and permeable silicone emulsions were prepared by encapsulating N-octyl triethoaysilane microdroplets into micelles of NH_(2)-PDMS/SiO_(2).The conversion of siloxane to sub-1μm emulsions,on one hand,endows the concrete with a highly hydrophobic internal surface.While,its outside surface maintains relatively high surface energy,which is beneficial for the post-coating of other polymers.As a result,the coated concreted can simultaneously acquire water repellency and low permeability.The utilization of water-dispersed silicone emulsions,on the other hand,is beneficial for the environmental protection.Thus,this work offered a green procedure for the comprehensive protection of concrete.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52071343)the Leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team of Zhejiang Province-Automotive Light Alloy Innovation Team(No.2022R01018).
文摘Large solidification ranges and coarse columnar grains in the additively manufacturing of Al-Mg-Si alloys are normally involved in hot cracks during solidification.In this work,we develop novel crack-free Al-Mg_(2) Si alloys fabricated by laser powder-bed fusion(L-PBF).The results indicate that the eutectic Mg_(2) Si phase possesses a strong ability to reduce crack susceptibility.It can enhance the grain growth restriction factor in the initial stage of solidification and promote eutectic filling in the terminal stage of solidifica-tion.The crack-free L-PBFed Al-x Mg_(2) Si alloys(x=6 wt.%,9 wt.%,and 12 wt.%)exhibit the combination of low crack susceptibility index(CSI),superior ability for liquid filling,and grain refinement.Particularly,the L-PBFed Al-9Mg_(2) Si alloy shows improved mechanical properties(e.g.yield strength of 397 MPa and elongation of 7.3%).However,the cracks are more likely to occur in the region near the columnar grain boundaries of the L-PBFed Al-3Mg_(2) Si alloy with a large solidification range and low eutectic content for liquid filling.Correspondingly,the L-PBFed Al-3Mg_(2) Si alloy shows poor bearing capacity of mechanical properties.The precise tuning of Mg_(2) Si eutectic content can offer an innovative strategy for eliminating cracks in additively manufactured Al-Mg-Si alloy.
