Extreme cold weather seriously harms human thermoregulatory system,necessitating high-performance insulating garments to maintain body temperature.However,as the core insulating layer,advanced fibrous materials always...Extreme cold weather seriously harms human thermoregulatory system,necessitating high-performance insulating garments to maintain body temperature.However,as the core insulating layer,advanced fibrous materials always struggle to balance mechanical properties and thermal insulation,resulting in their inability to meet the demands for both washing resistance and personal protection.Herein,inspired by the natural spring-like structures of cucumber tendrils,a superelastic and washable micro/nanofibrous sponge(MNFS)based on biomimetic helical fibers is directly prepared utilizing multiple-jet electrospinning technology for high-performance thermal insulation.By regulating the conductivity of polyvinylidene fluoride solution,multiple-jet ejection and multiple-stage whipping of jets are achieved,and further control of phase separation rates enables the rapid solidification of jets to form spring-like helical fibers,which are directly entangled to assemble MNFS.The resulting MNFS exhibits superelasticity that can withstand large tensile strain(200%),1000 cyclic tensile or compression deformations,and retain good resilience even in liquid nitrogen(-196℃).Furthermore,the MNFS shows efficient thermal insulation with low thermal conductivity(24.85 mW m^(-1)K^(-1)),close to the value of dry air,and remains structural stability even after cyclic washing.This work offers new possibilities for advanced fibrous sponges in transportation,environmental,and energy applications.展开更多
Nanofiber carbon aerogels with 3D interconnected microfibrillar networks exhibit fascinating physical properties and present great application potential.However,it is still a challenge to fabricate superelastic nanofi...Nanofiber carbon aerogels with 3D interconnected microfibrillar networks exhibit fascinating physical properties and present great application potential.However,it is still a challenge to fabricate superelastic nanofiber carbon aerogels owing to their extremely dilute brittle interconnections and poor fiber toughness after carbonization.Herein,aramid nanofibers(ANF)/nanocellulose(CNF)dual-fibrous carbon aerogels are prepared,which exhibited supercompressibility and superelasticity due to the"skeleton-binder"synergistic effect of ANF and CNF and the design of in-plane micro-wrinkle honeycomb structure.The"skeleton-binder"synergistic effect improves interfacial interactions of nanofibers and optimizes the stress distribution of carbon aerogel.The highly ordered honeycomb structure with in-plane microwrinkles,formed by the bidirectional freezing and the difference in volume shrinkage during the carbonization between CNFs and ANFs,endows the CNF/ANF carbon aerogel with negative Poisson's ratio and high energy absorption capacity.These strategies significantly improve the overall mechanical properties of ANF/CNF carbon aerogel including the elasticity and fatigue resistance.As a result,the ultralight carbon aerogel(3.46 mg/cm^(3))exhibits excellent supercompression(undergoing an extreme strain of 95%)and elasticity(a stress retention up to 81.38% at 90% strain with 500 cycles and 96.15% at 50%strain with 10,000 cycles).The nanofiber carbon aerogel shows excellent multifunctional properties in flexible piezoresistive sensor and anisotropic thermal insulation materials,including a desirable sensitivity(as high as 48.74 kPa^(-1))and an instant response time(~40 ms),an anisotropy factor of 3.69 and an ultralow radial thermal conductivity(0.012 W m^(-1) K^(-1)).These properties make dual-fibrous carbon aerogels highly attractive in pressure sensors and thermal management applications.展开更多
BACKGROUND Correcting skeletal class III malocclusion with anterior crossbite in adolescents using only orthodontic treatment poses challenges.This report highlights a novel approach leveraging improved superelastic N...BACKGROUND Correcting skeletal class III malocclusion with anterior crossbite in adolescents using only orthodontic treatment poses challenges.This report highlights a novel approach leveraging improved superelastic Ni-Ti alloy wire(ISW)to address these conditions effectively.CASE SUMMARY A 17-year-old male patient presented with the chief complaint of an underbite.The patient was given a diagnosis of skeletal class III malocclusion and anterior crossbite.The orthodontic treatment plan was implemented and did not require teeth extractions or orthognathic surgery.Key interventions involved the app-lication of ISW,intermaxillary elastics,and ISW unilateral multi-bend edgewise archwire.The unique combination of these techniques enabled the correction without the need for extractions or surgery.This approach leverages the advanced biomechanical properties of ISW,including its super-elasticity and shape memory,to enhance treatment efficacy.The treatment lasted 17 months,and major improvements in overjet,overbite,and alignment were achieved.The results were favorable,and stability was discovered during follow-up.CONCLUSION The application of ISW for treating skeletal class III malocclusion with anterior crossbite in a 17-year-old male patient resulted in exceptional outcomes.The treatment led to a marked improvement in the patient’s facial profile and to proper overjet,overbite,and midline alignment.These results were maintained over a one-year follow-up,indicating that a minimally invasive orthodontic approach can effectively address complex skeletal discrepancies in adolescent patients.This case illustrates that with the careful use of advanced orthodontic techniques,major skeletal challenges can be resolved without resorting to surgical procedures.展开更多
Natural bones exhibit a substantial recoverable strain(ε_(rec))of 2%-4%and vary in mechanical and mass transfer properties across different body regions.Integrating these attributes is essential for the functionality...Natural bones exhibit a substantial recoverable strain(ε_(rec))of 2%-4%and vary in mechanical and mass transfer properties across different body regions.Integrating these attributes is essential for the functionality and therapeutic efficacy of metallic scaffolds used in bone defect treatment.This study presents innovative superelastic nickel-titanium(NiTi)scaffolds with a remarkable maximumε_(rec)of 6%-7%and extensive tuneability in elastic modulus,cyclic stress,compressive strength,specific damping capacity,and permeability.These impressive performance integrations are attributed to carefully designed structures featuring stable austenite phases with hierarchical micro structures and gyroid-sheet macro structures.Physical experiments and computational simulations illustrate that this unique structure combination promotes martensitic transformation during deformation and allows the tuning of mechanical and mass transfer properties without compromising superelasticity.The deformationrecoverable and performance-tuneable NiTi scaffolds are more adaptive than their conventional counterparts,offering a versatile solution for diverse bone implantation needs.In addition to scaffold applications,this study provides valuable insights for developing advanced multifunctional metamaterials applicable in other fields.展开更多
A multiscale nonlocal continuum model is proposed to describe the superelastic deformation of gradient nano-grained NiTi shape memory alloys(SMAs).At the mesoscopic scale,the polycrystalline aggregate is regarded as a...A multiscale nonlocal continuum model is proposed to describe the superelastic deformation of gradient nano-grained NiTi shape memory alloys(SMAs).At the mesoscopic scale,the polycrystalline aggregate is regarded as a composite,i.e.,the graininterior(GI)phase is assumed to be a cuboidal inclusion embedded in a matrix of grain-boundary(GB)phase.An intrinsic energetic length and a gradient energy are introduced into the Helmholtz free energy of the GI phase.The criterion of martensite transformation(MT)is derived based on the principle of virtual power and second law of thermodynamics.The hindering effect of GB on MT in GI phase is addressed.By deriving the analytical solution of the proposed model and introducing a scale transition rule,the overall and local stress-strain responses of the specimen at the macroscopic scale are obtained.The prediction capability of the proposed model is verified by comparing the analytical solution with the experiment.The influences of the distribution form for the grain size(GS)on the superelastic deformation of gradient nano-grained NiTi SMAs are further predicted and discussed.The analytical form and low computational cost of the proposed model make it an appropriate theoretical tool to design the gradient nano-grained SMAs with desired mechanical property.展开更多
The superelasticity and elastocaloric effect(eCE)in N-free Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta alloy and 0.6N(at.%)-doped Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta alloy were comparatively studied.It was found that nitrogen doping played roles in elevating β→α transit...The superelasticity and elastocaloric effect(eCE)in N-free Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta alloy and 0.6N(at.%)-doped Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta alloy were comparatively studied.It was found that nitrogen doping played roles in elevating β→α transition temperature,refining grain sizes,homogenizing microstructure and altering dominant texture index.The N-free Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta alloy exhibited a temperature change of +6.7/−6.5 K during load-ing/unloading processes in the first superelastic cycle,but gradually decreased to+5.7/−5.2 K in 200th cycle owing to the accumulation of newly codirectional dislocation lines and the following single-system dislocation slip during cyclic tests.By contrast,the N-doped alloy showed a lower initial temperature change of+3.7/−3.1 K but increased to+4.6/−4.1 K in 200th cycle due to the extra caloric effect generated from nanoscale O′phase to α″phase which experienced reorientation to favorable variants in early cycles.Residual α″phase laths derived from stress-induced martensitic transformation(SIMT)appeared in both alloys after tensile cycles.The phase interface between β and α″phase was determined to behave a terraced shape,a type of interface compromising the reversible martensitic transformation(MT)and stabilization of martensite phase.The amount of nanodomains(O′phase)in regions situated at a distance from martensite significantly increased after cycles in both alloys,which accounted for the quickly reached stable superelastic deformation and much narrower hysteresis after the first cycle.Therefore,in light of the reproducibility and reversibility of elastocaloric performance in practical application,N-doped β-Ti shape memory alloys(SMAs)are promising candidate materials.展开更多
Martensitic transformations,mechanical properties,shape memory effect and superelasticity of Ti-xZr-(30-x)Nb-4Ta(x=15,16,17 and 18;at%) alloys were investigated.X-ray diffraction(XRD),optical microscopy(OM) and transm...Martensitic transformations,mechanical properties,shape memory effect and superelasticity of Ti-xZr-(30-x)Nb-4Ta(x=15,16,17 and 18;at%) alloys were investigated.X-ray diffraction(XRD),optical microscopy(OM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM) results indicated that the Ti-16Zr-14Nb-4Ta,Ti-17Zr-13Nb-4Ta and Ti-18Zr-12Nb4Ta alloys were mainly composed of α″-martensite,while the Ti-15Zr-15Nb-4Ta alloy was characterized by predominant p phase.The reverse martensitic transformation temperatures increased when Nb was replaced by Zr,indicating stronger p-stabilizing effect for the former.The Ti-15Zr-15Nb-4Ta alloy displayed superelasticity during tensile deformation with a recovery strain of 3.51%.For the other three alloys with higher Zr content,the martensitic reorientation occurred during tensile deformation,resulting in shape memory recovery upon subsequent heating.The maximum shape memory effect was 3.46% in the Ti-18Zr-12Nb-4Ta alloy.展开更多
Epidermal electronics with superb passive-cooling capabilities are of great value for both daytime outdoor dressing comfort and low-carbon economy. Herein, a multifunctional and skinattachable electronic is rationally...Epidermal electronics with superb passive-cooling capabilities are of great value for both daytime outdoor dressing comfort and low-carbon economy. Herein, a multifunctional and skinattachable electronic is rationally developed on a porous all-elastomer metafabric for efficient passive daytime radiative cooling(PDRC) and human electrophysiological monitoring. The cooling characteristics are realized through the homogeneous impregnation of polytetrafluoroethylene microparticles in the styrene–ethylene–butylene–styrene fibers, and the rational regulation of microporosity in SEBS/PTFE metafabrics, thus synergistically backscatter ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared light(maximum reflectance over 98.0%) to minimize heat absorption while efficiently emit human-body midinfrared radiation to the sky. As a result, the developed PDRC metafabric achieves approximately 17℃ cooling effects in an outdoor daytime environment and completely retains its passive cooling performance even under 50% stretching. Further, high-fidelity electrophysiological monitoring capability is also implemented in the breathable and skin-conformal metafabric through liquid metal printing, enabling the accurate acquisition of human electrocardiograph, surface electromyogram, and electroencephalograph signals for comfortable and lengthy health regulation. Hence, the fabricated superelastic PDRC metafabric opens a new avenue for the development of body-comfortable electronics and low-carbon wearing technologies.展开更多
Bone-mimicking gradient porous NiTi shape memory alloys(SMAs)are promising for orthopedic im-plants due to their distinctive superelastic functional properties.However,premature plastic deformation in weak areas such ...Bone-mimicking gradient porous NiTi shape memory alloys(SMAs)are promising for orthopedic im-plants due to their distinctive superelastic functional properties.However,premature plastic deformation in weak areas such as thinner struts,nodes,and sharp corners severely deteriorates the superelasticity of gradient porous NiTi SMAs.In this work,we prepared gradient porous NiTi SMAs with a porosity of 50%by additive manufacturing(AM)and achieved a remarkable improvement of superelasticity by a simple solution treatment regime.After solution treatment,phase transformation temperatures dropped signif-icantly,the dislocation density decreased,and partial intergranular Ti-rich precipitates were transferred into the grain.Compared to as-built samples,the strain recovery rate of solution-treated samples was nearly doubled at a pre-strain of 6%(up to 90%),and all obtained a stable recoverable strain of more than 4%.The remarkable superelasticity improvement was attributed to lower phase transformation tem-peratures,fewer dislocations,and the synergistic strengthening effect of intragranular multi-scale Ti-Ni precipitates.Notably,the gradient porous structure played a non-negligible role in both superelasticity deterioration and improvement.The microstructure evolution of the solution-treated central strut after constant 10 cycles and the origin of the stable superelastic response of gradient porous NiTi SMAs were revealed.This work provides an accessible strategy for improving the superelastic performance of gra-dient porous NiTi SMAs and proposes a key strategy for achieving such high-performance architectured materials.展开更多
Effects of thermomechanical treatment of cold rolling followed by annealing on microstructure and superelastic behavior of the Ni50Ti50 shape memory alloy were studied.Several specimens were produced by copper boat va...Effects of thermomechanical treatment of cold rolling followed by annealing on microstructure and superelastic behavior of the Ni50Ti50 shape memory alloy were studied.Several specimens were produced by copper boat vacuum induction melting.The homogenized specimens were hot rolled and annealed at 900°C.Thereafter,annealed specimens were subjected to cold rolling with different thickness reductions up to 70%.Transmission electron microscopy revealed that the severe cold rolling led to the formation of a mixed microstructure consisting of nanocrystalline and amorphous phases in Ni50Ti50 alloy.After annealing at 400°C for 1 h,the amorphous phase formed in the cold-rolled specimens was crystallized and a nanocrystalline structure formed.Results showed that with increasing thickness reduction during cold rolling,the recoverable strain of Ni50Ti50 alloy was increased during superelastic experiments such that the 70%cold rolled-annealed specimen exhibited about 12%of recoverable strain.Moreover,with increasing thickness reduction,the critical stress for stress-induced martensitic transformation was increased.It is noteworthy that in the 70%cold rolled-annealed specimen,the damping capacity was measured to be 28 J/cm3 that is significantly higher than that of commercial NiTi alloys.展开更多
Functional stability of superelasticity is crucial for practical applications of shape memory alloys.It is degraded by a Lüders-like deformation with elevated local stress concentration under tensile load.By incr...Functional stability of superelasticity is crucial for practical applications of shape memory alloys.It is degraded by a Lüders-like deformation with elevated local stress concentration under tensile load.By increasing the degree of solute supersaturation and applying appropriate thermomechanical treatments,a Ti-Ni alloy with nanocrystallinity and dispersed nanoprecipitates is obtained.In contrast to conventional Ti-Ni alloys,the superelasticity in the target alloy is accompanied by homogeneous deformation due to the sluggish stress-induced martensitic transformation.The alloy thus shows a fully recoverable strain of 6%under tensile stress over 1 GPa and a large adiabatic temperature decrease of 13.1 K under tensile strain of 4.5%at room temperature.Moreover,both superelasticity and elastocaloric effect exhibit negligible degradation in response to applied strain of 4%during cycling.We attribute the improved functional stability to low dislocation activity resulting from the suppression of localized deformation and the combined strengthening effect of nanocrystalline structure and nanoprecipitates.Thus,the design of such a microstructure enabling homogeneous deformation provides a recipe for stable superelasticity and elastocaloric effect.展开更多
In the present study,the in-situ TiB whisker was introduced into the Ti-Ni-Hf shape memory alloy composite by the in-situ reaction of the Ti-Ni-Hf alloy powder and TiB2 powders.The(Ti,Hf)2 Ni phase also precipitated,a...In the present study,the in-situ TiB whisker was introduced into the Ti-Ni-Hf shape memory alloy composite by the in-situ reaction of the Ti-Ni-Hf alloy powder and TiB2 powders.The(Ti,Hf)2 Ni phase also precipitated,accompanied with the formation of TiB phase.Moreover,the residual TiB2 particles can be observed,as the TiB2 content was higher than 0.7 wt%.Thereinto,the larger scale reinforcements constituted the quasi-continuous network structure.The smaller scale reinforcements distributed in the interior of the network structure.The two-scale reinforcements showed the uniform distribution at macroscopic level and inhomogeneous distribution at microscopic level.The single stage B19?B2 martensitic transformation occurred in the Ti-Ni-Hf composites.In addition,the martensitic transformation temperatures continuously decreased with the increased TiB2 content owing to the compositional and mechanical effect.The moderate TiB2 addition not noly enhanced the matrix strength,but also significantly improved the superelasticity.The excellent superelaticity with the completely recoverable strain of 4%can be obtained in the Ti-Ni-Hf composite containing 0.7 wt%TiB2.展开更多
Elemental titanium(Ti)and nickel(Ni)powders were consolidated by spark plasma sintering(SPS)to fabricate Ti-51%Ni(mole fraction)shape-memory alloys(SMAs).The objective of this study is to enhance the superelasticity o...Elemental titanium(Ti)and nickel(Ni)powders were consolidated by spark plasma sintering(SPS)to fabricate Ti-51%Ni(mole fraction)shape-memory alloys(SMAs).The objective of this study is to enhance the superelasticity of SPS produced Ti-Ni alloy using free forging as a secondary process.Products from two processes(with and without free forging)were compared in terms of microstructure,transformation temperature and superelasticity.The results showed that,free forging effectively improved the tensile and shape-memory properties.Ductility increased from 6.8%to 9.2%after forging.The maximum strain during superelasticity increased from 5%to 7.5%and the strain recovery rate increased from 72%to 92%.The microstructure of produced Ti-51%Ni SMA consists of the cubic austenite(B2)matrix,monoclinic martensite(B19′),secondary phases(Ti3Ni4,Ti2Ni and TiNi3)and oxides(Ti4Ni2O and Ti3O5).There was a shift towards higher temperatures in the martensitic transformation of free forged specimen(aged at 500°C)due to the decrease in Ni content of B2 matrix.This is related to the presence of Ti3Ni4 precipitates,which were observed using transmission electron microscope(TEM).In conclusion,free forging could improve superelasticity and mechanical properties of Ti-51%Ni SMA.展开更多
Effects of cold rolling followed by annealing on microstructural evolution and superelastic properties of the Ti50Ni48Co2 shape memory alloy were investigated. Results showed that during cold rolling, the alloy micros...Effects of cold rolling followed by annealing on microstructural evolution and superelastic properties of the Ti50Ni48Co2 shape memory alloy were investigated. Results showed that during cold rolling, the alloy microstructure evolved through six basic stages including stress-induced martensite transformation and plastic deformation of martensite, deformation twinning, accumulation of dislocations along twin and variant boundaries in martensite, nanocrystallization, amorphization and reverse transformation of martensite to austenite. After annealing at 400 ℃ for 1 h, the amorphous phase formed in the cold-rolled specimens was completely crystallized and an entirely nanocrystalline structure was achieved. The value of stress level of the upper plateau in this nanocrystalline alloy was measured as high as 730 MPa which was significantly higher than that of the coarse-grained Ni50Ti50 and Ti50Ni48Co2 alloys. Moreover, the nanocrystalline Ti50Ni48Co2 alloy had a high damping capacity and considerable efficiency for energy storage.展开更多
For the first time,this work comprehensively studied the effectiveness of precipitation hardening achieved by aging treatment in improving the tensile superelasticity of NiTi alloys fabricated by elec-tron beam wire-f...For the first time,this work comprehensively studied the effectiveness of precipitation hardening achieved by aging treatment in improving the tensile superelasticity of NiTi alloys fabricated by elec-tron beam wire-feed additive manufacturing(EBAM),which possesses inherent advantages in producing dense and oxidation-free structures.Aging treatments under three temperatures(450,350,and 250℃)and different durations were conducted,and the resultant performance of tensile superelasticity,together with the corresponding evolution of precipitation and phase transformation behavior were investigated for the EBAM-fabricated NiTi alloys.Results showed that by appropriate aging treatment,EBAM fabricated NiTi alloys could achieve excellent recovery rates of approximately 95%and 90%after the 1st and 10th load/unload cycle for a maximum tensile strain of 6%,which were almost the highest achieved so far by AM processed NiTi alloys and close to those of some conventional NiTi alloys.The improvement of tensile superelasticity benefited from the fine and dispersive Ni4Ti3 precipitates,which could be introduced by aging at 350℃ for 4 h or at 250℃ for 200 h.Moreover,the large amount of Ni4Ti3 precipitates would promote the intermediate R-phase transformation and bring a two-stage or three-stage transformation sequence,which depended on whether the distribution of the precipitation was homogeneous or not.This work could provide guidance for the production of NiTi alloys with good tensile superelasticity by EBAM or other additive manufacturing processes.展开更多
Superelasticity has been widely used in various fields.High elastic limit simultaneously with large superelasticity is urgent in the critical applications.In this study,we have employed the high entropy alloy(HEA)conc...Superelasticity has been widely used in various fields.High elastic limit simultaneously with large superelasticity is urgent in the critical applications.In this study,we have employed the high entropy alloy(HEA)concept to develop a new TiHfNiFe-Nb eutectic HEA(EHEA)based on the TiNi-Nb eutectic alloy.The results show the directional catkin-like microstructure with the fiber eutectic in the center and the lamella eutectic in the outside form along the directional solidification direction when the growth rate is 60 mm/h.The corresponding specimens display the high strength of 1409 MPa and superelasticity of 3.1%in tension at room temperature,which is attributed to the synergetic effect of high entropy,preferred orientation,ordered body-centered cubic(B2)phase and disordered body-centered cubic phase in the eutectic structure.This work sheds light on designing the high-performance superelastic function materials with EHEAs.展开更多
NiTi-based shape memory alloys(SMAs)are considered as cutting-edge intelligent functional materials.However,it remains a great challenge to obtain ultrafine-grained(UFGed)bulk materials with mm-scale size as well as o...NiTi-based shape memory alloys(SMAs)are considered as cutting-edge intelligent functional materials.However,it remains a great challenge to obtain ultrafine-grained(UFGed)bulk materials with mm-scale size as well as outstanding superelastic properties.Here,UFGed bulk Ti_(35)Zr_(15)Ni_(35)Cu_(15)NiTi-based SMA is successfully prepared via spark plasma sintering of amorphous ribbon precursor at different sintering temperatures,and microstructural evolution and superelastic properties are symmetrically investigated.It is found that its grain size ranges from UFG to micro-grain with increased sintering temperature regard-less of the predominant B2 matrix in all bulk samples.Interestingly,the orientation relationships between B2 matrix and nano-scale fcc(Ti,Zr)_(2)Ni precipitate evolve from coherent to incoherent.Consequently,the UFGed samples exhibit perfect superelasticity with the high recoverable strain of∼5.8%,the stable recov-ery rate above 99%,and the great critical stress inducing martensitic transformation higher than 1 GPa,far superior to the corresponding ones of suction-cast micro-grained TiZrNiCu SMAs.Fundamentally,the perfect superelasticity is attributed to the good resistance to dislocation slip or grain boundary slip by residual nano-scale amorphous phase or secondary phase of coherent and semi-coherent fcc(Ti,Zr)_(2)Ni precipitate.In addition,the gentle superelastic plateau is associated to the favorable transfer stress and the strong ability to accommodate dislocation movement,which is generated by the coherent interface between nano-scale fcc(Ti,Zr)_(2)Ni and UFGed B2 matrix.These results suggest that spark plasma sintering of amorphous alloy precursor is a feasible route to obtaining excellent superelasticity in NiTi-based SMAs.展开更多
The Cu-based shape memory alloy(SMA)with highly oriented columnar crystals is an ideal candidate for the commercial application,especially the ones obtained through rapid cooling via additive manufacturing method.In t...The Cu-based shape memory alloy(SMA)with highly oriented columnar crystals is an ideal candidate for the commercial application,especially the ones obtained through rapid cooling via additive manufacturing method.In this work,Cu_(71)Al_(18)Mn_(11)(at%)shape memory alloy with strong<001>texture columnar grains was successfully prepared by selective laser melting(SLM).An L27(313)orthogonal array was designed to systematically investigate the effects of laser power,scanning speed,scanning spacing,layer thickness and their interactions on the forming quality of Cu_(71)Al_(18)Mn_(11)alloys.Cu_(71)Al_(18)Mn_(11)alloys with density of 7.3204 g·cm^(-3)and relative density of 99.18%were successfully prepared when the laser power,scanning speed,scanning distance and layer thickness were 240 W,1000 mm·s^(-1),0.11 mm and 25μm,the transformation onset temperature(Ms),martensite phase transformation termination temperature(Mf),austenite phase transformation onset temperature(AS)and austenite phase transformation termination temperature(Af)are-21.84,-26.04,-15.75 and-12.36℃,respectively.The compression strength and fracture strain along the building direction(BD)were significantly superior to the scanning direction(SD),while the superelasticity of compression along the SD reached 2.50%,which was better than that of2.32%along BD.The mechanical property and superelasticity anisotropy due to the formation of columnar grains and texture were discussed.This study shows that SLM is a proposed method for the preparation of Cu-Al-Mn SMAs with high superelasticity,which provides a new strategy for enhancing the shape memory alloy superelasticity.展开更多
Materials that undergo a reversible change of crystal structure through martensitic transformation （MT） possess unusual functionalities including shape memory, superelasticity, and low/negative thermal ex- pansion. ...Materials that undergo a reversible change of crystal structure through martensitic transformation （MT） possess unusual functionalities including shape memory, superelasticity, and low/negative thermal ex- pansion. These properties have many advanced applications, such as actuators, sensors, and energy conversion, but are limited typically in a narrow temperature range of tens of Kelvin. Here we report that, by creating a nano-scale concentration modulation via phase separation, the MT can be rendered continuous by an in-situ elastic confinement mechanism. Through a model titanium alloy, we demon- strate that the elastically confined continuous MT has unprecedented properties, such as superelasticity from below 4.2 K to 500 K, fully tunable and stable thermal expansion, from positive, through zero, to negative, from below 4.2 K to 573 K, and high strength-to-modulus ratio across a wide temperature range. The elastic tuning on the MT, together with a significant extension of the crystal stability limit, provides new opportunities to explore advanced materials.展开更多
The effects of annealing on the phase transformation behavior and superelasticity of cold-rolled Ti50Ni48Fe2 shape memory alloy were extensively investigated. Curves of temperature dependence of electrical resistivity...The effects of annealing on the phase transformation behavior and superelasticity of cold-rolled Ti50Ni48Fe2 shape memory alloy were extensively investigated. Curves of temperature dependence of electrical resistivity reveal that both the cold-rolled and annealed specimens exhibit a B2→R→B19’two-stage martensitic transformation upon cooling and a B19’→B2 one-stage transformation upon heating, although the austenitic transformation temperature decreases with the increase of the annealing temperature. Tensile stress–strain curves show the critical stress for stress-induced martensite（rSIM）of Ti50Ni48Fe2 alloys decreases with the increase of annealing temperature due to the decrement of dislocation density caused by the recrystallization. As a result, the rSIM decreases. Upon a cold-rolling and annealing at 623 K for30 min, the Ti50Ni48Fe2 alloy exhibits excellent superelasticity with the maximum recoverable strain of 5.8 % at a loading strain of 7 %. In such a case, a complete superelasticity of 5 % can be obtained in the Ti50Ni48Fe2 alloy after deformation increasing to 15 cycles.展开更多
基金supported by Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.2022QNRC001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273053)the Chenguang Program of Shanghai Education Development Foundation and Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.21CGA41)。
文摘Extreme cold weather seriously harms human thermoregulatory system,necessitating high-performance insulating garments to maintain body temperature.However,as the core insulating layer,advanced fibrous materials always struggle to balance mechanical properties and thermal insulation,resulting in their inability to meet the demands for both washing resistance and personal protection.Herein,inspired by the natural spring-like structures of cucumber tendrils,a superelastic and washable micro/nanofibrous sponge(MNFS)based on biomimetic helical fibers is directly prepared utilizing multiple-jet electrospinning technology for high-performance thermal insulation.By regulating the conductivity of polyvinylidene fluoride solution,multiple-jet ejection and multiple-stage whipping of jets are achieved,and further control of phase separation rates enables the rapid solidification of jets to form spring-like helical fibers,which are directly entangled to assemble MNFS.The resulting MNFS exhibits superelasticity that can withstand large tensile strain(200%),1000 cyclic tensile or compression deformations,and retain good resilience even in liquid nitrogen(-196℃).Furthermore,the MNFS shows efficient thermal insulation with low thermal conductivity(24.85 mW m^(-1)K^(-1)),close to the value of dry air,and remains structural stability even after cyclic washing.This work offers new possibilities for advanced fibrous sponges in transportation,environmental,and energy applications.
文摘Nanofiber carbon aerogels with 3D interconnected microfibrillar networks exhibit fascinating physical properties and present great application potential.However,it is still a challenge to fabricate superelastic nanofiber carbon aerogels owing to their extremely dilute brittle interconnections and poor fiber toughness after carbonization.Herein,aramid nanofibers(ANF)/nanocellulose(CNF)dual-fibrous carbon aerogels are prepared,which exhibited supercompressibility and superelasticity due to the"skeleton-binder"synergistic effect of ANF and CNF and the design of in-plane micro-wrinkle honeycomb structure.The"skeleton-binder"synergistic effect improves interfacial interactions of nanofibers and optimizes the stress distribution of carbon aerogel.The highly ordered honeycomb structure with in-plane microwrinkles,formed by the bidirectional freezing and the difference in volume shrinkage during the carbonization between CNFs and ANFs,endows the CNF/ANF carbon aerogel with negative Poisson's ratio and high energy absorption capacity.These strategies significantly improve the overall mechanical properties of ANF/CNF carbon aerogel including the elasticity and fatigue resistance.As a result,the ultralight carbon aerogel(3.46 mg/cm^(3))exhibits excellent supercompression(undergoing an extreme strain of 95%)and elasticity(a stress retention up to 81.38% at 90% strain with 500 cycles and 96.15% at 50%strain with 10,000 cycles).The nanofiber carbon aerogel shows excellent multifunctional properties in flexible piezoresistive sensor and anisotropic thermal insulation materials,including a desirable sensitivity(as high as 48.74 kPa^(-1))and an instant response time(~40 ms),an anisotropy factor of 3.69 and an ultralow radial thermal conductivity(0.012 W m^(-1) K^(-1)).These properties make dual-fibrous carbon aerogels highly attractive in pressure sensors and thermal management applications.
文摘BACKGROUND Correcting skeletal class III malocclusion with anterior crossbite in adolescents using only orthodontic treatment poses challenges.This report highlights a novel approach leveraging improved superelastic Ni-Ti alloy wire(ISW)to address these conditions effectively.CASE SUMMARY A 17-year-old male patient presented with the chief complaint of an underbite.The patient was given a diagnosis of skeletal class III malocclusion and anterior crossbite.The orthodontic treatment plan was implemented and did not require teeth extractions or orthognathic surgery.Key interventions involved the app-lication of ISW,intermaxillary elastics,and ISW unilateral multi-bend edgewise archwire.The unique combination of these techniques enabled the correction without the need for extractions or surgery.This approach leverages the advanced biomechanical properties of ISW,including its super-elasticity and shape memory,to enhance treatment efficacy.The treatment lasted 17 months,and major improvements in overjet,overbite,and alignment were achieved.The results were favorable,and stability was discovered during follow-up.CONCLUSION The application of ISW for treating skeletal class III malocclusion with anterior crossbite in a 17-year-old male patient resulted in exceptional outcomes.The treatment led to a marked improvement in the patient’s facial profile and to proper overjet,overbite,and midline alignment.These results were maintained over a one-year follow-up,indicating that a minimally invasive orthodontic approach can effectively address complex skeletal discrepancies in adolescent patients.This case illustrates that with the careful use of advanced orthodontic techniques,major skeletal challenges can be resolved without resorting to surgical procedures.
基金supported by the RGC Theme-based Research Scheme Ao E/M-402/20National Natural Science Foundation of China/Hong Kong Research Grants Council Joint Research Scheme(Project No.N_City U151/23)+3 种基金Hong Kong JLFSRGC-Joint Laboratory Funding Scheme(Grant No.JLFS/E102/24)Guangdong Province Science and Technology Plan Project 2023B1212120008Shenzhen Science and Technology Project(Project No:ZDSYS201602291653165)the IMR-City U Joint Laboratory of Nanomaterials&Nanomechanics and Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Modern Surface Engineering Technology。
文摘Natural bones exhibit a substantial recoverable strain(ε_(rec))of 2%-4%and vary in mechanical and mass transfer properties across different body regions.Integrating these attributes is essential for the functionality and therapeutic efficacy of metallic scaffolds used in bone defect treatment.This study presents innovative superelastic nickel-titanium(NiTi)scaffolds with a remarkable maximumε_(rec)of 6%-7%and extensive tuneability in elastic modulus,cyclic stress,compressive strength,specific damping capacity,and permeability.These impressive performance integrations are attributed to carefully designed structures featuring stable austenite phases with hierarchical micro structures and gyroid-sheet macro structures.Physical experiments and computational simulations illustrate that this unique structure combination promotes martensitic transformation during deformation and allows the tuning of mechanical and mass transfer properties without compromising superelasticity.The deformationrecoverable and performance-tuneable NiTi scaffolds are more adaptive than their conventional counterparts,offering a versatile solution for diverse bone implantation needs.In addition to scaffold applications,this study provides valuable insights for developing advanced multifunctional metamaterials applicable in other fields.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Grant Nos.12072296,12322203 and 12202294)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant No.2024NSFSC1346)are greatly appreciated。
文摘A multiscale nonlocal continuum model is proposed to describe the superelastic deformation of gradient nano-grained NiTi shape memory alloys(SMAs).At the mesoscopic scale,the polycrystalline aggregate is regarded as a composite,i.e.,the graininterior(GI)phase is assumed to be a cuboidal inclusion embedded in a matrix of grain-boundary(GB)phase.An intrinsic energetic length and a gradient energy are introduced into the Helmholtz free energy of the GI phase.The criterion of martensite transformation(MT)is derived based on the principle of virtual power and second law of thermodynamics.The hindering effect of GB on MT in GI phase is addressed.By deriving the analytical solution of the proposed model and introducing a scale transition rule,the overall and local stress-strain responses of the specimen at the macroscopic scale are obtained.The prediction capability of the proposed model is verified by comparing the analytical solution with the experiment.The influences of the distribution form for the grain size(GS)on the superelastic deformation of gradient nano-grained NiTi SMAs are further predicted and discussed.The analytical form and low computational cost of the proposed model make it an appropriate theoretical tool to design the gradient nano-grained SMAs with desired mechanical property.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3805701)the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.52371182)the Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Number YQ2024E014).
文摘The superelasticity and elastocaloric effect(eCE)in N-free Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta alloy and 0.6N(at.%)-doped Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta alloy were comparatively studied.It was found that nitrogen doping played roles in elevating β→α transition temperature,refining grain sizes,homogenizing microstructure and altering dominant texture index.The N-free Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta alloy exhibited a temperature change of +6.7/−6.5 K during load-ing/unloading processes in the first superelastic cycle,but gradually decreased to+5.7/−5.2 K in 200th cycle owing to the accumulation of newly codirectional dislocation lines and the following single-system dislocation slip during cyclic tests.By contrast,the N-doped alloy showed a lower initial temperature change of+3.7/−3.1 K but increased to+4.6/−4.1 K in 200th cycle due to the extra caloric effect generated from nanoscale O′phase to α″phase which experienced reorientation to favorable variants in early cycles.Residual α″phase laths derived from stress-induced martensitic transformation(SIMT)appeared in both alloys after tensile cycles.The phase interface between β and α″phase was determined to behave a terraced shape,a type of interface compromising the reversible martensitic transformation(MT)and stabilization of martensite phase.The amount of nanodomains(O′phase)in regions situated at a distance from martensite significantly increased after cycles in both alloys,which accounted for the quickly reached stable superelastic deformation and much narrower hysteresis after the first cycle.Therefore,in light of the reproducibility and reversibility of elastocaloric performance in practical application,N-doped β-Ti shape memory alloys(SMAs)are promising candidate materials.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No.2018YFC1106600)the Funding from the Industrial Transformation and Upgrading of Strong Base Project of China (No.TC150B5C0/03)
文摘Martensitic transformations,mechanical properties,shape memory effect and superelasticity of Ti-xZr-(30-x)Nb-4Ta(x=15,16,17 and 18;at%) alloys were investigated.X-ray diffraction(XRD),optical microscopy(OM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM) results indicated that the Ti-16Zr-14Nb-4Ta,Ti-17Zr-13Nb-4Ta and Ti-18Zr-12Nb4Ta alloys were mainly composed of α″-martensite,while the Ti-15Zr-15Nb-4Ta alloy was characterized by predominant p phase.The reverse martensitic transformation temperatures increased when Nb was replaced by Zr,indicating stronger p-stabilizing effect for the former.The Ti-15Zr-15Nb-4Ta alloy displayed superelasticity during tensile deformation with a recovery strain of 3.51%.For the other three alloys with higher Zr content,the martensitic reorientation occurred during tensile deformation,resulting in shape memory recovery upon subsequent heating.The maximum shape memory effect was 3.46% in the Ti-18Zr-12Nb-4Ta alloy.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21875033, 52161135302)the Research Foundation Flanders (G0F2322N)+4 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2022M711355)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20221540)the Shanghai Scientific and Technological Innovation Project (18JC1410600)the Program of the Shanghai Academic Research Leader (17XD1400100)the Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province (KYCX22_2317)。
文摘Epidermal electronics with superb passive-cooling capabilities are of great value for both daytime outdoor dressing comfort and low-carbon economy. Herein, a multifunctional and skinattachable electronic is rationally developed on a porous all-elastomer metafabric for efficient passive daytime radiative cooling(PDRC) and human electrophysiological monitoring. The cooling characteristics are realized through the homogeneous impregnation of polytetrafluoroethylene microparticles in the styrene–ethylene–butylene–styrene fibers, and the rational regulation of microporosity in SEBS/PTFE metafabrics, thus synergistically backscatter ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared light(maximum reflectance over 98.0%) to minimize heat absorption while efficiently emit human-body midinfrared radiation to the sky. As a result, the developed PDRC metafabric achieves approximately 17℃ cooling effects in an outdoor daytime environment and completely retains its passive cooling performance even under 50% stretching. Further, high-fidelity electrophysiological monitoring capability is also implemented in the breathable and skin-conformal metafabric through liquid metal printing, enabling the accurate acquisition of human electrocardiograph, surface electromyogram, and electroencephalograph signals for comfortable and lengthy health regulation. Hence, the fabricated superelastic PDRC metafabric opens a new avenue for the development of body-comfortable electronics and low-carbon wearing technologies.
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation under Grant No.52274387project support by the Shanghai Science and Technology Com-mission(Grant No.20S31900100).
文摘Bone-mimicking gradient porous NiTi shape memory alloys(SMAs)are promising for orthopedic im-plants due to their distinctive superelastic functional properties.However,premature plastic deformation in weak areas such as thinner struts,nodes,and sharp corners severely deteriorates the superelasticity of gradient porous NiTi SMAs.In this work,we prepared gradient porous NiTi SMAs with a porosity of 50%by additive manufacturing(AM)and achieved a remarkable improvement of superelasticity by a simple solution treatment regime.After solution treatment,phase transformation temperatures dropped signif-icantly,the dislocation density decreased,and partial intergranular Ti-rich precipitates were transferred into the grain.Compared to as-built samples,the strain recovery rate of solution-treated samples was nearly doubled at a pre-strain of 6%(up to 90%),and all obtained a stable recoverable strain of more than 4%.The remarkable superelasticity improvement was attributed to lower phase transformation tem-peratures,fewer dislocations,and the synergistic strengthening effect of intragranular multi-scale Ti-Ni precipitates.Notably,the gradient porous structure played a non-negligible role in both superelasticity deterioration and improvement.The microstructure evolution of the solution-treated central strut after constant 10 cycles and the origin of the stable superelastic response of gradient porous NiTi SMAs were revealed.This work provides an accessible strategy for improving the superelastic performance of gra-dient porous NiTi SMAs and proposes a key strategy for achieving such high-performance architectured materials.
文摘Effects of thermomechanical treatment of cold rolling followed by annealing on microstructure and superelastic behavior of the Ni50Ti50 shape memory alloy were studied.Several specimens were produced by copper boat vacuum induction melting.The homogenized specimens were hot rolled and annealed at 900°C.Thereafter,annealed specimens were subjected to cold rolling with different thickness reductions up to 70%.Transmission electron microscopy revealed that the severe cold rolling led to the formation of a mixed microstructure consisting of nanocrystalline and amorphous phases in Ni50Ti50 alloy.After annealing at 400°C for 1 h,the amorphous phase formed in the cold-rolled specimens was crystallized and a nanocrystalline structure formed.Results showed that with increasing thickness reduction during cold rolling,the recoverable strain of Ni50Ti50 alloy was increased during superelastic experiments such that the 70%cold rolled-annealed specimen exhibited about 12%of recoverable strain.Moreover,with increasing thickness reduction,the critical stress for stress-induced martensitic transformation was increased.It is noteworthy that in the 70%cold rolled-annealed specimen,the damping capacity was measured to be 28 J/cm3 that is significantly higher than that of commercial NiTi alloys.
基金the support of National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB3802104)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51931004,52173228,52271190 and 51571156)the 111 project 2.0(BP2018008)。
文摘Functional stability of superelasticity is crucial for practical applications of shape memory alloys.It is degraded by a Lüders-like deformation with elevated local stress concentration under tensile load.By increasing the degree of solute supersaturation and applying appropriate thermomechanical treatments,a Ti-Ni alloy with nanocrystallinity and dispersed nanoprecipitates is obtained.In contrast to conventional Ti-Ni alloys,the superelasticity in the target alloy is accompanied by homogeneous deformation due to the sluggish stress-induced martensitic transformation.The alloy thus shows a fully recoverable strain of 6%under tensile stress over 1 GPa and a large adiabatic temperature decrease of 13.1 K under tensile strain of 4.5%at room temperature.Moreover,both superelasticity and elastocaloric effect exhibit negligible degradation in response to applied strain of 4%during cycling.We attribute the improved functional stability to low dislocation activity resulting from the suppression of localized deformation and the combined strengthening effect of nanocrystalline structure and nanoprecipitates.Thus,the design of such a microstructure enabling homogeneous deformation provides a recipe for stable superelasticity and elastocaloric effect.
基金This work was supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51871080 and 51571073).
文摘In the present study,the in-situ TiB whisker was introduced into the Ti-Ni-Hf shape memory alloy composite by the in-situ reaction of the Ti-Ni-Hf alloy powder and TiB2 powders.The(Ti,Hf)2 Ni phase also precipitated,accompanied with the formation of TiB phase.Moreover,the residual TiB2 particles can be observed,as the TiB2 content was higher than 0.7 wt%.Thereinto,the larger scale reinforcements constituted the quasi-continuous network structure.The smaller scale reinforcements distributed in the interior of the network structure.The two-scale reinforcements showed the uniform distribution at macroscopic level and inhomogeneous distribution at microscopic level.The single stage B19?B2 martensitic transformation occurred in the Ti-Ni-Hf composites.In addition,the martensitic transformation temperatures continuously decreased with the increased TiB2 content owing to the compositional and mechanical effect.The moderate TiB2 addition not noly enhanced the matrix strength,but also significantly improved the superelasticity.The excellent superelaticity with the completely recoverable strain of 4%can be obtained in the Ti-Ni-Hf composite containing 0.7 wt%TiB2.
基金the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia for the Malaysian International Scholarship and research funding under FRGS vote No. R.J13000.7824.4F810
文摘Elemental titanium(Ti)and nickel(Ni)powders were consolidated by spark plasma sintering(SPS)to fabricate Ti-51%Ni(mole fraction)shape-memory alloys(SMAs).The objective of this study is to enhance the superelasticity of SPS produced Ti-Ni alloy using free forging as a secondary process.Products from two processes(with and without free forging)were compared in terms of microstructure,transformation temperature and superelasticity.The results showed that,free forging effectively improved the tensile and shape-memory properties.Ductility increased from 6.8%to 9.2%after forging.The maximum strain during superelasticity increased from 5%to 7.5%and the strain recovery rate increased from 72%to 92%.The microstructure of produced Ti-51%Ni SMA consists of the cubic austenite(B2)matrix,monoclinic martensite(B19′),secondary phases(Ti3Ni4,Ti2Ni and TiNi3)and oxides(Ti4Ni2O and Ti3O5).There was a shift towards higher temperatures in the martensitic transformation of free forged specimen(aged at 500°C)due to the decrease in Ni content of B2 matrix.This is related to the presence of Ti3Ni4 precipitates,which were observed using transmission electron microscope(TEM).In conclusion,free forging could improve superelasticity and mechanical properties of Ti-51%Ni SMA.
文摘Effects of cold rolling followed by annealing on microstructural evolution and superelastic properties of the Ti50Ni48Co2 shape memory alloy were investigated. Results showed that during cold rolling, the alloy microstructure evolved through six basic stages including stress-induced martensite transformation and plastic deformation of martensite, deformation twinning, accumulation of dislocations along twin and variant boundaries in martensite, nanocrystallization, amorphization and reverse transformation of martensite to austenite. After annealing at 400 ℃ for 1 h, the amorphous phase formed in the cold-rolled specimens was completely crystallized and an entirely nanocrystalline structure was achieved. The value of stress level of the upper plateau in this nanocrystalline alloy was measured as high as 730 MPa which was significantly higher than that of the coarse-grained Ni50Ti50 and Ti50Ni48Co2 alloys. Moreover, the nanocrystalline Ti50Ni48Co2 alloy had a high damping capacity and considerable efficiency for energy storage.
基金This work was financially supported by the Tribology Science Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Tribology(No.SKLT2022C20)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51875309 and 51905310)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2020YQ39).
文摘For the first time,this work comprehensively studied the effectiveness of precipitation hardening achieved by aging treatment in improving the tensile superelasticity of NiTi alloys fabricated by elec-tron beam wire-feed additive manufacturing(EBAM),which possesses inherent advantages in producing dense and oxidation-free structures.Aging treatments under three temperatures(450,350,and 250℃)and different durations were conducted,and the resultant performance of tensile superelasticity,together with the corresponding evolution of precipitation and phase transformation behavior were investigated for the EBAM-fabricated NiTi alloys.Results showed that by appropriate aging treatment,EBAM fabricated NiTi alloys could achieve excellent recovery rates of approximately 95%and 90%after the 1st and 10th load/unload cycle for a maximum tensile strain of 6%,which were almost the highest achieved so far by AM processed NiTi alloys and close to those of some conventional NiTi alloys.The improvement of tensile superelasticity benefited from the fine and dispersive Ni4Ti3 precipitates,which could be introduced by aging at 350℃ for 4 h or at 250℃ for 200 h.Moreover,the large amount of Ni4Ti3 precipitates would promote the intermediate R-phase transformation and bring a two-stage or three-stage transformation sequence,which depended on whether the distribution of the precipitation was homogeneous or not.This work could provide guidance for the production of NiTi alloys with good tensile superelasticity by EBAM or other additive manufacturing processes.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52074257 and 51790484)the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.ZDBS-LY-JSC023)。
文摘Superelasticity has been widely used in various fields.High elastic limit simultaneously with large superelasticity is urgent in the critical applications.In this study,we have employed the high entropy alloy(HEA)concept to develop a new TiHfNiFe-Nb eutectic HEA(EHEA)based on the TiNi-Nb eutectic alloy.The results show the directional catkin-like microstructure with the fiber eutectic in the center and the lamella eutectic in the outside form along the directional solidification direction when the growth rate is 60 mm/h.The corresponding specimens display the high strength of 1409 MPa and superelasticity of 3.1%in tension at room temperature,which is attributed to the synergetic effect of high entropy,preferred orientation,ordered body-centered cubic(B2)phase and disordered body-centered cubic phase in the eutectic structure.This work sheds light on designing the high-performance superelastic function materials with EHEAs.
基金This work was financially supported by the Key Basic and Applied Research Program of Guangdong Province(No.2019B030302010)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U19A2085)+1 种基金the Key-Area Research and Develop-ment Program of Guangdong Province(No.2020B090923001)Special thanks to Sinoma Institute of Materials Research(Guang Zhou)Co.,Ltd.(SIMR)for its support in TEM testing.
文摘NiTi-based shape memory alloys(SMAs)are considered as cutting-edge intelligent functional materials.However,it remains a great challenge to obtain ultrafine-grained(UFGed)bulk materials with mm-scale size as well as outstanding superelastic properties.Here,UFGed bulk Ti_(35)Zr_(15)Ni_(35)Cu_(15)NiTi-based SMA is successfully prepared via spark plasma sintering of amorphous ribbon precursor at different sintering temperatures,and microstructural evolution and superelastic properties are symmetrically investigated.It is found that its grain size ranges from UFG to micro-grain with increased sintering temperature regard-less of the predominant B2 matrix in all bulk samples.Interestingly,the orientation relationships between B2 matrix and nano-scale fcc(Ti,Zr)_(2)Ni precipitate evolve from coherent to incoherent.Consequently,the UFGed samples exhibit perfect superelasticity with the high recoverable strain of∼5.8%,the stable recov-ery rate above 99%,and the great critical stress inducing martensitic transformation higher than 1 GPa,far superior to the corresponding ones of suction-cast micro-grained TiZrNiCu SMAs.Fundamentally,the perfect superelasticity is attributed to the good resistance to dislocation slip or grain boundary slip by residual nano-scale amorphous phase or secondary phase of coherent and semi-coherent fcc(Ti,Zr)_(2)Ni precipitate.In addition,the gentle superelastic plateau is associated to the favorable transfer stress and the strong ability to accommodate dislocation movement,which is generated by the coherent interface between nano-scale fcc(Ti,Zr)_(2)Ni and UFGed B2 matrix.These results suggest that spark plasma sintering of amorphous alloy precursor is a feasible route to obtaining excellent superelasticity in NiTi-based SMAs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52272258)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.2023ZKPYJD07)+1 种基金Key R&D and transformation projects in Qinghai Province (No.2021-HZ-808)and Hebei Province (No.21314401D)American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund for the support (No.PRF-59722-ND10)。
文摘The Cu-based shape memory alloy(SMA)with highly oriented columnar crystals is an ideal candidate for the commercial application,especially the ones obtained through rapid cooling via additive manufacturing method.In this work,Cu_(71)Al_(18)Mn_(11)(at%)shape memory alloy with strong<001>texture columnar grains was successfully prepared by selective laser melting(SLM).An L27(313)orthogonal array was designed to systematically investigate the effects of laser power,scanning speed,scanning spacing,layer thickness and their interactions on the forming quality of Cu_(71)Al_(18)Mn_(11)alloys.Cu_(71)Al_(18)Mn_(11)alloys with density of 7.3204 g·cm^(-3)and relative density of 99.18%were successfully prepared when the laser power,scanning speed,scanning distance and layer thickness were 240 W,1000 mm·s^(-1),0.11 mm and 25μm,the transformation onset temperature(Ms),martensite phase transformation termination temperature(Mf),austenite phase transformation onset temperature(AS)and austenite phase transformation termination temperature(Af)are-21.84,-26.04,-15.75 and-12.36℃,respectively.The compression strength and fracture strain along the building direction(BD)were significantly superior to the scanning direction(SD),while the superelasticity of compression along the SD reached 2.50%,which was better than that of2.32%along BD.The mechanical property and superelasticity anisotropy due to the formation of columnar grains and texture were discussed.This study shows that SLM is a proposed method for the preparation of Cu-Al-Mn SMAs with high superelasticity,which provides a new strategy for enhancing the shape memory alloy superelasticity.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Nos. 2012CB933901, 2012CB619103, 2012CB619405, 2012CB619402 and 2014CB644003)the National High Technical Program of China (2015AA033702)the National Natural Foundation of China and US (Nos. 51271180, 51571190, 51527801 and DMR-1410322)
文摘Materials that undergo a reversible change of crystal structure through martensitic transformation （MT） possess unusual functionalities including shape memory, superelasticity, and low/negative thermal ex- pansion. These properties have many advanced applications, such as actuators, sensors, and energy conversion, but are limited typically in a narrow temperature range of tens of Kelvin. Here we report that, by creating a nano-scale concentration modulation via phase separation, the MT can be rendered continuous by an in-situ elastic confinement mechanism. Through a model titanium alloy, we demon- strate that the elastically confined continuous MT has unprecedented properties, such as superelasticity from below 4.2 K to 500 K, fully tunable and stable thermal expansion, from positive, through zero, to negative, from below 4.2 K to 573 K, and high strength-to-modulus ratio across a wide temperature range. The elastic tuning on the MT, together with a significant extension of the crystal stability limit, provides new opportunities to explore advanced materials.
基金financially supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (No. 50921003)the Industry, Education, and Research Projects of the China Aviation Industrial (No. cxy2012BH04)
文摘The effects of annealing on the phase transformation behavior and superelasticity of cold-rolled Ti50Ni48Fe2 shape memory alloy were extensively investigated. Curves of temperature dependence of electrical resistivity reveal that both the cold-rolled and annealed specimens exhibit a B2→R→B19’two-stage martensitic transformation upon cooling and a B19’→B2 one-stage transformation upon heating, although the austenitic transformation temperature decreases with the increase of the annealing temperature. Tensile stress–strain curves show the critical stress for stress-induced martensite（rSIM）of Ti50Ni48Fe2 alloys decreases with the increase of annealing temperature due to the decrement of dislocation density caused by the recrystallization. As a result, the rSIM decreases. Upon a cold-rolling and annealing at 623 K for30 min, the Ti50Ni48Fe2 alloy exhibits excellent superelasticity with the maximum recoverable strain of 5.8 % at a loading strain of 7 %. In such a case, a complete superelasticity of 5 % can be obtained in the Ti50Ni48Fe2 alloy after deformation increasing to 15 cycles.
