Rare-earth tantalates and niobates(REjTaO7 and REjNbO7)have been considered as promising candidate thermal barrier coating(TBC)materials in next generation gas-turbine engines due to their ultra-low thermal conductivi...Rare-earth tantalates and niobates(REjTaO7 and REjNbO7)have been considered as promising candidate thermal barrier coating(TBC)materials in next generation gas-turbine engines due to their ultra-low thermal conductivity and better thermal stability than yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ).However,the low Vickers hardness and toughness are the main shortcomings of RE;TaO-and REjNbOr that limit their applications as TBC materials.To increase the hardness,high entropy(Yu3Ybu3Er/3)sTaOr,(Y13YbnErns)NbO,and(Sm1/6Eu1/6Y 1/6Yb1/6Lu1/6Er1/6)3(Nb1/2Ta1/2)O7 are designed and synthesized in this study.These high entropy ceramics exhibit high Vickers hardness(10.912.0 GPa),close thermal expansion coefficients to that of single-principal-component RE3TaO,and RE;NbO,(7.9×10^-6-10.8×10-6 C-1 at room temperature),good phase stability,and good chemical compatibility with thermally grown Al2O3,which make them promising for applications as candidate TBC materials.展开更多
Ferroelastic rare earth tantalates(RETaO_(4))are widely researched as the next-generation thermal barrier coatings(TBCs),and RETaO_(4)powders are hugely significant for synthesizing their coatings.The current research...Ferroelastic rare earth tantalates(RETaO_(4))are widely researched as the next-generation thermal barrier coatings(TBCs),and RETaO_(4)powders are hugely significant for synthesizing their coatings.The current research used chemical co-precipitation within an automated experimental device to synthesize RETaO_(4)(RE=Nd,Sm,Gd,Ho,Er)powders.The device automatically monitored and controlled the solutions'pH,improving the chemical co-precipitation efficiency.The crystal structure and microstructure of the RETaO_(4)powders can be controlled by changing the annealing temperature,and the materials undergo an m'-m phase transition.The m'-RETaO_(4)powders exhibit nano-size grains,while m-RETaO_(4)powders evince micron-size grains,altered by the annealing temperatures.A simultaneous thermal analysis es-timates the reversive ferroelastic tetragonal-monoclinic phase transition temperatures.Overall,this research focuses on the synthesis,crystal structures,microstructures,and phase transition of the fabricated RETaO_(4)powders.展开更多
Thermal and mechanical properties of yttrium tantalate(YTaO_(4)),a top coat ceramic of thermal barrier coatings(TBCs)for aeroengines,are enhanced by synthesizing Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf;x=0.06,0.12,0.18,...Thermal and mechanical properties of yttrium tantalate(YTaO_(4)),a top coat ceramic of thermal barrier coatings(TBCs)for aeroengines,are enhanced by synthesizing Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf;x=0.06,0.12,0.18,0.24)medium-entropy ceramics(MECs)using a two-step sintering method.In addition,the thermal conductivity,thermal expansion coefficients(TECs),and fracture toughness of MECs were investigated.An X-ray diffraction study revealed that the Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs were monoclinic,and the Ti,Zr,and Hf doping elements replaced Y and Ta.The variations in atomic weights and ionic radii led to disturbed atomic arrangements and severe lattice distortions,resulting in improving the phonon scattering and reduced thermal conductivity,with Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs(x=0.24)exhibiting the lowest thermal conductivity of 1.23 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1)at 900℃.The introduction of MO_(2) increased the configurational entropy and weakened the ionic bonding energy,obtaining high TECs(10.4×10^(-6)K^(-1)at 1400℃).The reduction in the monoclinic angle β lowered the ferroelastic domain inversion energy barrier.Moreover,microcracks and crack extension toughening endowed Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs(x=0.24)with the highest fracture toughness of(4.1±0.5)MPa·m~(1/2).The simultaneous improvement of the thermal and mechanical properties of the MO_(2)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf)co-doped YTaO_(4) MECs can be extended to other materials.展开更多
In contrast to research on active sites in nanomaterials,lithium tantalate single crystals,known for their exceptional optical properties and long-range ordered lattice structure,present a promising avenue for in-dept...In contrast to research on active sites in nanomaterials,lithium tantalate single crystals,known for their exceptional optical properties and long-range ordered lattice structure,present a promising avenue for in-depth exploration of photocatalytic reaction systems with fewer constraints imposed by surface chemistry.Typically,the isotropy of a specific facet provides a perfect support for studying heteroatom doping.Herein,this work delves into the intrinsic catalytic sites for photocatalytic nitrogen fixation in iron-doped lithium tantalate single crystals.The presence of iron not only modifies the electronic structure of lithium tantalate,improving its light absorption capacity,but also functions as an active site for the nitrogen adsorption and activation.The photocatalytic ammonia production rate of the iron-doped lithium tantalate in pure water is maximum 26.95μg cm^(−2)h^(−1),which is three times higher than that of undoped lithium tantalate.The combination of first-principles simulations with in situ characterizations confirms that iron doping promotes the rate-determining step and changes the pathway of hydrogenation to associative alternating.This study provides a new perspective on in-depth investigation of intrinsic catalytic active sites in photocatalysis and other catalytic processes.展开更多
As candidate thermal/environmental barrier coatings(T/EBCs),the structure characteristics and comprehensive properties of monoclinic-prime(m')RETaO4(RE=Yb,Lu,Sc)with excellent Al2O3/SiO2 chemical compatibility are...As candidate thermal/environmental barrier coatings(T/EBCs),the structure characteristics and comprehensive properties of monoclinic-prime(m')RETaO4(RE=Yb,Lu,Sc)with excellent Al2O3/SiO2 chemical compatibility are studied.Excellent thermal insulation protection will be provided by m'RETaO4 due to their low thermal conductivity(~1.6 Wm^-1 K^-1,900℃)and prominent thermal radiation resistance,which is much better than those of YSZ(~2.5 Wm^-1 K^-1,1000℃)and La-12 Zr2O7(~2.0 Wm^-1 K,900℃).The thermal expansion coefficients(TECs)are 3.0–8.0×10^-6 K^-1(200-1200℃),which is suitable for T/EBCs applications.Furthermore,absence of phase transition and extraordinary chemical compatibility with Al2O3/SiO2 up to 1500℃indicate the potential application prospect.The documented governing mechanisms of m'RETaO4 properties will enable researchers to promote their application in the future investigation.展开更多
Polycrystalline Sr5LnTi3Ta7O30 （Ln=La, Nd, Sm and Y） ceramics were prepared as single-phase materials through conventional solid-state ceramics method. The structure was characterized by X-ray diffraction method and...Polycrystalline Sr5LnTi3Ta7O30 （Ln=La, Nd, Sm and Y） ceramics were prepared as single-phase materials through conventional solid-state ceramics method. The structure was characterized by X-ray diffraction method and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The dielectric properties were measured from room temperature to 400℃. All compounds are paraelectric phases adopting the filled tetragonal tungsten bronze （TB） structure at room temperature. At 1 MHz their dielectric constant （ετ） varied from 109 to 139, dielectric loss changed from 0.003 3 to 0.005 8, and the temperature coefficients of the dielectric constant （τε） moved from -710 to -880×10^-6℃^-1.展开更多
The complex dielectric constant of pure and cerium doped calcium-barium-niobate (CBN) was studied at frequencies 20 Hz ≤ f ≤ 1 MHz in the temperature range 300 K ≤ T ≤ 650 K and compared with the results for the w...The complex dielectric constant of pure and cerium doped calcium-barium-niobate (CBN) was studied at frequencies 20 Hz ≤ f ≤ 1 MHz in the temperature range 300 K ≤ T ≤ 650 K and compared with the results for the well known ferroelectric relaxor strontium-barium-niobate (SBN). By the analysis of the systematically taken temperature and frequency dependent measurements of the dielectric constant the phase transition characteristic of the investigated materials was evaluated. From the results it must be assumed that CBN shows a slightly diffuse phase transition without relaxor behavior. Doping with cerium yields a definitely different phase transition characteristic with some indications for a relaxor type ferroelectric material, which are common from SBN.展开更多
The controllable synthesis of tantalate K1.9Na0.1Ta2O6·2H2O has been successfully achieved by a two-step technique,namely,the molten salt and hydrothermal methods,at a low temperature. By simply varying the KOH c...The controllable synthesis of tantalate K1.9Na0.1Ta2O6·2H2O has been successfully achieved by a two-step technique,namely,the molten salt and hydrothermal methods,at a low temperature. By simply varying the KOH concentration in the hydrothermal process,K1.9Na0.1Ta2O6·2H2O particles with spherical,cuboctahedral,and durian-like morphologies were synthesized. The photocatalytic activity of the obtained samples for the degradation of rhodamine B was studied under ultraviolet light,which indicates that the photocatalytic properties of the samples are highly dependent on their morphologies. The K1.9Na0.1Ta2O6·2H2O nanospheres,with rough surfaces and the highest specific surface area,exhibit the best performance. The present work provides a unique approach for the controlled synthesis of tantalate photocatalysts,which are difficult to achieve through other synthetic approaches.展开更多
The primary purpose of this work is to optimize the thermophysical properties of rare-earth tan-talate ceramics using the high-entropy effect.Here,the high-entropy rare-earth tantalate ceramic(Y_(0.1)Nd_(0.1)Sm_(0.1)G...The primary purpose of this work is to optimize the thermophysical properties of rare-earth tan-talate ceramics using the high-entropy effect.Here,the high-entropy rare-earth tantalate ceramic(Y_(0.1)Nd_(0.1)Sm_(0.1)Gd_(0.1)Dy_(0.1)Ho_(0.1)Er_(0.1)Tm_(0.1)Yb_(0.1)Lu_(0.1))TaO_(4)((10RE_(0.1))TaO_(4))is synthesized successfully.The lat-tice distortion and oxygen vacancy concentration are characterized firstly in the rare-earth tantalates.Notably,compared with single rare-earth tantalates,the thermal conductivity of(10RE_(0.1))TaO_(4) is reduced by 16%-45%at 100℃ and 22%-45%at 800℃,and it also presents lower phonon thermal conductivity in the entire temperature range from 100 to 1200℃.The phonon thermal conductivity(1.0-2.2 W m^(-1) K^(-1),100-1200℃)of(10RE_(0.1))TaO_(4) is lower than that of the currently reported high-entropy four-,five-and six-component rare-earth tantalates.This is the result of scattering by the ferroelastic domain,lattice distortion associated with size and mass disorder,and point defects,which target low-,mid-and high-frequency phonons.Furthermore,(10RE_(0.1))TaO_(4),as an improved candidate for thermal barrier coatings materials(TBCs),has a higher thermal expansion coefficient(10.5×10^(-6)K^(-1) at 1400℃),lower Young’s modulus(123 GPa)and better high-temperature phase stability than that of single rare-earth tantalates.展开更多
A novel red-emitting phosphor tantalate Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu^(3+)was synthesized by a solid-state reaction.The purity and surface morphology of the phosphors were characterized.The Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu^(3+)phosphors show a ...A novel red-emitting phosphor tantalate Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu^(3+)was synthesized by a solid-state reaction.The purity and surface morphology of the phosphors were characterized.The Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu^(3+)phosphors show a sharp emission peak at 612 nm under near-ultraviolet(n-UV) at 395 nm because of the ^(5)D0→^(7)F_(2) transition of Eu^(3+).The optimal Eu^(3+)doping concentration in Ca_(2)YTaO_(6) is 40 mol% and the critical energy-transfer distance of Eu^(3+)ions was calculated to be 0.9 nm.The emission spectra of Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu_(3+)from 300 to 480 K were investigated.The thermal-quenching temperature(T_(0.5)) of Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu^(3+)is above 480 K.The color purity of Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):40 mol%Eu^(3+)is as high as 99.8%.The luminescence lifetime of Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):40 mol%Eu^(3+)was also discussed.The high color purity and high thermal stability of Eu^(3+)-doped Ca_(2)YTaO_(6) phosphors contribute to its application value in white lightemitting diodes(w-LEDs).展开更多
A systematic investigation concerned with Y1-xMgxTaO4-x/2(x=0,0.08,0.12,0.16 and 0.20,respectively)ceramics was fabricated by a solid-state reaction method and characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman spectroscop...A systematic investigation concerned with Y1-xMgxTaO4-x/2(x=0,0.08,0.12,0.16 and 0.20,respectively)ceramics was fabricated by a solid-state reaction method and characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and thermal analysis.XRD spectra display that all of the samples are excellently consistent with the standard XRD spectrum of monoclinic YTaO4(PDF No.24-1415;space group:I2(5)).The Raman peaks of the samples doped with Mg2+just widen slightly compared with those of pure YTaO4,which are in agreement with the results of XRD.The thermal conductivity of dense 7 wt%–8 wt%yttria-stabilized zirconia(7–8 YSZ)ceramic is about 2.5 W·m-1·K-1at 900°C,while the Y1-xMgxTaO4-x/2(x=0,0.08,0.12,0.16 and 0.20)ceramics possess lower thermal conductivity in the range of 1.45–1.57 W·m-1·K-1at 900°C,which declines by35%compared with that of 7–8 YSZ.The lower thermal conductivities of Y1-xMgxTaO4-x/2(x=0,0.08,0.12,0.16and 0.20)ceramics are originated from the enhanced phonon scattering caused by oxygen vacancy and Mg2+ions defect complex.However,the thermal expansion coefficients are about 9.0910-6–9.5910-6K-1along with the different amounts of Mg2+doping at 1200°C.Compared to the pure sample,the thermal expansion coefficient decreases slightly when the Mg2+doping amount is over 20%.The systematic investigations on the phase,microstructure,elastic and thermal properties of Y1-xMgxTaO4-x/2(x=0,0.08,0.12,0.16 and 0.20)ceramics will provide guidance for its application at high temperature,especially as thermal barrier coatings.展开更多
A series of Eu 3+ doped of Mtype of yttrium orthotantalate Y 1-x Eu x TaO 4( x =0-0.30) was sythesized. The influence of activator concentration on luminescence properties was studied in detail. The strong evidence fr...A series of Eu 3+ doped of Mtype of yttrium orthotantalate Y 1-x Eu x TaO 4( x =0-0.30) was sythesized. The influence of activator concentration on luminescence properties was studied in detail. The strong evidence from excitation spectra, emission spectra and diffusive reflection spectra of this system shows that there is energy transfer from TaO 3- 4 to Eu 3+ via the charge transfer and spectral overlap.展开更多
Two novel phosphors LiBa_(4(1-x))Eu_(4x)Ta_(3)O_(12)(H-LBTO:xEu^(3+)) and Li_(0.25)Ba_(1-x)Eu_(x)Ta_(0.75)O_(3)(C-LBTO:xEu^(3+))were prepared successfully by a molten salt method.The transformation between these two s...Two novel phosphors LiBa_(4(1-x))Eu_(4x)Ta_(3)O_(12)(H-LBTO:xEu^(3+)) and Li_(0.25)Ba_(1-x)Eu_(x)Ta_(0.75)O_(3)(C-LBTO:xEu^(3+))were prepared successfully by a molten salt method.The transformation between these two structures was realized by changing the sintering temperature or changing the Eu^(3+) ions concentration,which was also demonstrated by the X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),diffuse reflectance spectra(DRS),and photoluminescence excitation(PLE) analyses,Both the sintering temperature and the Eu^(3+)ions doping concentration have significant impact on the formation of the crystal phase.All these phosphors sintered at 1023 K exhibit two major luminescence lines at 594 and 614 nm under nearUV light of 395 nm excitation,corresponding to Eu^(3+)ions typical transitions of ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(1) and ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(2).The optimum concentration of Eu^(3+) ions is 9 mol% for C-LBTO:xEu^(3+) samples and the quenching interaction type is the nearest-neighbor ion interaction.The thermal stability of the C-LBTO:0.09Eu^(3+)sample was investigated in detail and the device application further suggests that C-LBTO:0.09Eu^(3+) can be used as a red phosphor for near-UV excited w-LEDs in lighting.展开更多
Pressure-and temperature-dependent luminescence properties of ^(3)F_(3/2)→^(4)I9/2 transition of Nd^(3+):GdTaO_(4) were studied for potential applications in optical sensing.Two isolated emission lines corresponding ...Pressure-and temperature-dependent luminescence properties of ^(3)F_(3/2)→^(4)I9/2 transition of Nd^(3+):GdTaO_(4) were studied for potential applications in optical sensing.Two isolated emission lines corresponding to^(3)F_(3/2)(R2,1)→^(4)I_(9/2)(Z5)transitions,located at 920 and 927 nm under ambient condition,are very sensitive to pressure with coefficients of-15.6 and-14.5 cm^(-1)/GPa determined in a pressure range up to about 9 GPa.The luminescence intensity ratio between the two emission lines exhibits a large dependence with temperature in a range from 80 to 620 K,the corresponding temperature sensitivity at room temperature is similar to that of Nd^(3+):YAG.These advantages,together with the other observed features of high stable position relationship under pressure and low thermal shifts for the two emission lines indicate that Nd^(3+):GdTaO_(4) is a promising candidate to be used as pressure and temperature sensors in the near-infrared spectral range.展开更多
Microbial fuel cells(MFCs)are bio-electrochemical systems that can directly convert the chemical energy contained in an effluent into bioelectricity by the action of microorganisms.The performance of these devices is ...Microbial fuel cells(MFCs)are bio-electrochemical systems that can directly convert the chemical energy contained in an effluent into bioelectricity by the action of microorganisms.The performance of these devices is heavily impacted by the choice of the material that forms the cathode.This work focuses on the assessment of ferroelectric and photocatalytic materials as a new class of non-precious catalysts for MFC cathode construction.A series of cathodes based on mixed oxide solid solution of LiTaO_3with WO_3formulated as Li_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)W_xO_3(x=0,0.10,0.20 and0.25),were prepared and investigated in MFCs.The catalyst phases were synthesized,identified and characterized by DRX,PSD,MET and UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy.The cathodes were tested as photoelectrocatalysts in the presence and in the absence of visible light in devices fed with industrial wastewater.The results revealed that the catalytic activity of the cathodes strongly depends on the ratio of substitution of W^(6+)in the LiTaO_3matrix.The maximum power densities generated by the MFC working with this series of cathodes increased from60.45 mW·m^(-3)for x=0.00(LiTaO_3)to 107.2 mW·m^(-3)for x=0.10,showing that insertion of W^(6+)in the tantalate matrix can improve the photocatalytic activity of this material.Moreover,MFCs operating under optimal conditions were capable of reducing the load of chemical oxygen demand by 79%(COD_(initial)=1030 mg·L^(-1)).展开更多
Design of artificial ligaments possessing both osteogenic activity and antibacterial effect that promotes ligament-bone healing and prevents bacterial infection in bone tunnels for anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)recon...Design of artificial ligaments possessing both osteogenic activity and antibacterial effect that promotes ligament-bone healing and prevents bacterial infection in bone tunnels for anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)reconstruction remains a significant challenge.In this study,black tantalic oxide(BTO)submicro-particles with oxygen vacancies and structure defects were fabricated by using traditional white tan-talic oxide(WTO)through magnesium thermal reduction(MTR)method,and BTO was coated on polyetheretherketone(PEEK)fibers(PKF),which were woven into fabrics(PBT)as artificial ligaments.PBT with BTO coating exhibited excellent photothermal performance,which possessed not only antibac-terial effects in vitro but also anti-infective ability in vivo.PBT with optimized surface properties(e.g.,submicro-topography and hydrophilicity)not only significantly facilitated rat bone mesenchymal stem cells(BMSC)responses(e.g.,proliferation and osteogenic differentiation)in vitro but also stimulated new bone formation for ligament-bone healing in vivo.The presence of oxygen vacancies and structure de-fects in BTO did not change the surface properties and osteogenic activity of BPT while displaying an outstanding photothermal antibacterial effect.In summary,BPT with osteogenic activity and photother-mal antibacterial effect promoted bone regeneration and prevented bacterial infection,thereby promoting ligament-bone healing.Therefore,PBT would have tremendous potential as a novel artificial ligament for ACL reconstruction.展开更多
Potassium tantalate niobate （KTa1-xNbxO3, KTN） crystals with different dimensions and quality situations were grown by Czochralski method. Crystal growth process and morphology properties of KTN are presented in thi...Potassium tantalate niobate （KTa1-xNbxO3, KTN） crystals with different dimensions and quality situations were grown by Czochralski method. Crystal growth process and morphology properties of KTN are presented in this paper. It was found that some defects, such as bubble, inclusion, crack, dislocation etc., can all appear if the crystal is grown in an improper condition. The character and formation mechanism of such defects in macro growth are discussed. We consider that the CO2, which was not released absolutely during the sintering process and dissolved in the melt, led to bubbles. The composition of the inclusion caused by high pulling and rotation rates is KTN polycrystalline. The crack and dislocation in KTN crystal mainly come from improper temperature field. Etching and high-resolution X-ray diffraction （HRXRD） experiment results indicate that the central area is the defects concentrated.展开更多
A novel layered perovskite tantalate phosphor Sr_(3)LaTa_(3)O_(12):Sm^(3+)(SLTO:Sm^(3+)) with orange-red emission was obtained for the first time via the solid-phase synthetic method. The phase purity, surface morphol...A novel layered perovskite tantalate phosphor Sr_(3)LaTa_(3)O_(12):Sm^(3+)(SLTO:Sm^(3+)) with orange-red emission was obtained for the first time via the solid-phase synthetic method. The phase purity, surface morphology,element distribution and luminescent properties of the SLTO:xSm^(3+)(x= 0.01 mol%-0.30 mol%) phosphors were investigated. Under 408 nm excitation, the optimum doped SLTO:0.10Sm^(3+) phosphor emits orangered light at 598 nm with the highest emission peak(4G_(5/2)→6H_(7/2)). The critical energy transfer distance is 1.687 nm. The prepared SLTO:0.10Sm^(3+)phosphor has excellent thermal stability with temperature quenching temperature(T_(0.5)> 500 K) and high activation energy(E_(a)= 0.25 e V). Through calculation, the chromaticity coordinates of all samples are concentrated in the orange-red area, and the color purity reaches 99%. The fabricated white light-emitting diode(w-LED) has a good correlated color temperature(5132 K), a high R_(a)(89), and the CIE chromaticity coordinates(0.340, 0.327). Consequently, the superiority of orange-red-emitting tantalate SLTO:Sm^(3+) phosphors for w-LEDs is demonstrated.展开更多
A new net-shape cathode sputtering target which has a simple structure and a hig h sputtering was put forward. The multiple-structure made of alloying and coatin g layers of tantalum was achieved on the surface of TC4...A new net-shape cathode sputtering target which has a simple structure and a hig h sputtering was put forward. The multiple-structure made of alloying and coatin g layers of tantalum was achieved on the surface of TC4 (Ti6Al4V) using this met hod in double glow surface alloying process. The tantalized samples were investi gated by SEM, XRD and electrochemical corrosion method .Results show the complic ated tissue of pure tantalizing layer and diffusion layer was successfully forme d on the surface of TC4 with the method of net-shape cathode glow discharge, whi ch further improved the corrosion-resistance of TC4 and formed good corrosion-re sistant alloys.展开更多
Luminescent properties of Tm^(3+)-doped GdYTaO_(4) are studied for exploring their potential applications in temperature and pressure sensing.Two main emission peaks from ^(3)H_(4)→^(3)H_(6) transition of Tm^(3+)are ...Luminescent properties of Tm^(3+)-doped GdYTaO_(4) are studied for exploring their potential applications in temperature and pressure sensing.Two main emission peaks from ^(3)H_(4)→^(3)H_(6) transition of Tm^(3+)are investigated.Intensity ratio between the two peaks evolves exponentially with temperature and has a highest sensitivity of 0.014 K^(−1) at 32 K.The energy difference between the two peaks increases linearly with pressure increasing at a rate of 0.38 meV/GPa.Intensity ratio between the two peaks and their emission lifetimes are also analyzed for discussing the pressure-induced variation of the sample structure.Moreover,Raman spectra recorded under high pressures indicate an isostructural phase transition of GdYTaO_(4) occurring at 4.46 GPa.展开更多
基金This study was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51672064 and 51972089).
文摘Rare-earth tantalates and niobates(REjTaO7 and REjNbO7)have been considered as promising candidate thermal barrier coating(TBC)materials in next generation gas-turbine engines due to their ultra-low thermal conductivity and better thermal stability than yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ).However,the low Vickers hardness and toughness are the main shortcomings of RE;TaO-and REjNbOr that limit their applications as TBC materials.To increase the hardness,high entropy(Yu3Ybu3Er/3)sTaOr,(Y13YbnErns)NbO,and(Sm1/6Eu1/6Y 1/6Yb1/6Lu1/6Er1/6)3(Nb1/2Ta1/2)O7 are designed and synthesized in this study.These high entropy ceramics exhibit high Vickers hardness(10.912.0 GPa),close thermal expansion coefficients to that of single-principal-component RE3TaO,and RE;NbO,(7.9×10^-6-10.8×10-6 C-1 at room temperature),good phase stability,and good chemical compatibility with thermally grown Al2O3,which make them promising for applications as candidate TBC materials.
基金the Rare and Precious Metals Material Genetic Engineering Project of Yunnan Province(202102AB080019-1)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3708600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91960103).
文摘Ferroelastic rare earth tantalates(RETaO_(4))are widely researched as the next-generation thermal barrier coatings(TBCs),and RETaO_(4)powders are hugely significant for synthesizing their coatings.The current research used chemical co-precipitation within an automated experimental device to synthesize RETaO_(4)(RE=Nd,Sm,Gd,Ho,Er)powders.The device automatically monitored and controlled the solutions'pH,improving the chemical co-precipitation efficiency.The crystal structure and microstructure of the RETaO_(4)powders can be controlled by changing the annealing temperature,and the materials undergo an m'-m phase transition.The m'-RETaO_(4)powders exhibit nano-size grains,while m-RETaO_(4)powders evince micron-size grains,altered by the annealing temperatures.A simultaneous thermal analysis es-timates the reversive ferroelastic tetragonal-monoclinic phase transition temperatures.Overall,this research focuses on the synthesis,crystal structures,microstructures,and phase transition of the fabricated RETaO_(4)powders.
文摘Thermal and mechanical properties of yttrium tantalate(YTaO_(4)),a top coat ceramic of thermal barrier coatings(TBCs)for aeroengines,are enhanced by synthesizing Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf;x=0.06,0.12,0.18,0.24)medium-entropy ceramics(MECs)using a two-step sintering method.In addition,the thermal conductivity,thermal expansion coefficients(TECs),and fracture toughness of MECs were investigated.An X-ray diffraction study revealed that the Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs were monoclinic,and the Ti,Zr,and Hf doping elements replaced Y and Ta.The variations in atomic weights and ionic radii led to disturbed atomic arrangements and severe lattice distortions,resulting in improving the phonon scattering and reduced thermal conductivity,with Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs(x=0.24)exhibiting the lowest thermal conductivity of 1.23 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1)at 900℃.The introduction of MO_(2) increased the configurational entropy and weakened the ionic bonding energy,obtaining high TECs(10.4×10^(-6)K^(-1)at 1400℃).The reduction in the monoclinic angle β lowered the ferroelastic domain inversion energy barrier.Moreover,microcracks and crack extension toughening endowed Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs(x=0.24)with the highest fracture toughness of(4.1±0.5)MPa·m~(1/2).The simultaneous improvement of the thermal and mechanical properties of the MO_(2)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf)co-doped YTaO_(4) MECs can be extended to other materials.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Nos.ZR2022YQ42,ZR2021JQ15,ZR2021QE011,ZR2021ZD20,2022GJJLJRC-01)Innovative Team Project of Jinan(No.2021GXRC019)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52022037,52202366).
文摘In contrast to research on active sites in nanomaterials,lithium tantalate single crystals,known for their exceptional optical properties and long-range ordered lattice structure,present a promising avenue for in-depth exploration of photocatalytic reaction systems with fewer constraints imposed by surface chemistry.Typically,the isotropy of a specific facet provides a perfect support for studying heteroatom doping.Herein,this work delves into the intrinsic catalytic sites for photocatalytic nitrogen fixation in iron-doped lithium tantalate single crystals.The presence of iron not only modifies the electronic structure of lithium tantalate,improving its light absorption capacity,but also functions as an active site for the nitrogen adsorption and activation.The photocatalytic ammonia production rate of the iron-doped lithium tantalate in pure water is maximum 26.95μg cm^(−2)h^(−1),which is three times higher than that of undoped lithium tantalate.The combination of first-principles simulations with in situ characterizations confirms that iron doping promotes the rate-determining step and changes the pathway of hydrogenation to associative alternating.This study provides a new perspective on in-depth investigation of intrinsic catalytic active sites in photocatalysis and other catalytic processes.
基金under the support of the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51762028,No.91960103)Materials Genome Engineering of Rare and Precious Metal of Yunnan Province(No.2018ZE019)。
文摘As candidate thermal/environmental barrier coatings(T/EBCs),the structure characteristics and comprehensive properties of monoclinic-prime(m')RETaO4(RE=Yb,Lu,Sc)with excellent Al2O3/SiO2 chemical compatibility are studied.Excellent thermal insulation protection will be provided by m'RETaO4 due to their low thermal conductivity(~1.6 Wm^-1 K^-1,900℃)and prominent thermal radiation resistance,which is much better than those of YSZ(~2.5 Wm^-1 K^-1,1000℃)and La-12 Zr2O7(~2.0 Wm^-1 K,900℃).The thermal expansion coefficients(TECs)are 3.0–8.0×10^-6 K^-1(200-1200℃),which is suitable for T/EBCs applications.Furthermore,absence of phase transition and extraordinary chemical compatibility with Al2O3/SiO2 up to 1500℃indicate the potential application prospect.The documented governing mechanisms of m'RETaO4 properties will enable researchers to promote their application in the future investigation.
文摘Polycrystalline Sr5LnTi3Ta7O30 （Ln=La, Nd, Sm and Y） ceramics were prepared as single-phase materials through conventional solid-state ceramics method. The structure was characterized by X-ray diffraction method and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The dielectric properties were measured from room temperature to 400℃. All compounds are paraelectric phases adopting the filled tetragonal tungsten bronze （TB） structure at room temperature. At 1 MHz their dielectric constant （ετ） varied from 109 to 139, dielectric loss changed from 0.003 3 to 0.005 8, and the temperature coefficients of the dielectric constant （τε） moved from -710 to -880×10^-6℃^-1.
文摘The complex dielectric constant of pure and cerium doped calcium-barium-niobate (CBN) was studied at frequencies 20 Hz ≤ f ≤ 1 MHz in the temperature range 300 K ≤ T ≤ 650 K and compared with the results for the well known ferroelectric relaxor strontium-barium-niobate (SBN). By the analysis of the systematically taken temperature and frequency dependent measurements of the dielectric constant the phase transition characteristic of the investigated materials was evaluated. From the results it must be assumed that CBN shows a slightly diffuse phase transition without relaxor behavior. Doping with cerium yields a definitely different phase transition characteristic with some indications for a relaxor type ferroelectric material, which are common from SBN.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U140319321473261+3 种基金41305112)the Excellent Youth Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(2013711004)the CAS "Light of West China" Program(YB201303)the CAS/SAFEA International Partnership Program for Creative Research Teams~~
文摘The controllable synthesis of tantalate K1.9Na0.1Ta2O6·2H2O has been successfully achieved by a two-step technique,namely,the molten salt and hydrothermal methods,at a low temperature. By simply varying the KOH concentration in the hydrothermal process,K1.9Na0.1Ta2O6·2H2O particles with spherical,cuboctahedral,and durian-like morphologies were synthesized. The photocatalytic activity of the obtained samples for the degradation of rhodamine B was studied under ultraviolet light,which indicates that the photocatalytic properties of the samples are highly dependent on their morphologies. The K1.9Na0.1Ta2O6·2H2O nanospheres,with rough surfaces and the highest specific surface area,exhibit the best performance. The present work provides a unique approach for the controlled synthesis of tantalate photocatalysts,which are difficult to achieve through other synthetic approaches.
基金financially supported by the Rare and Precious Metals Material Genetic Engineering Project of Yunnan Province(Nos.202102AB080019-1 and 202002AB080001-1)the Yun-nan Fundamental Research Projects(Nos.202101AW070011 and 202101BE070001-015).
文摘The primary purpose of this work is to optimize the thermophysical properties of rare-earth tan-talate ceramics using the high-entropy effect.Here,the high-entropy rare-earth tantalate ceramic(Y_(0.1)Nd_(0.1)Sm_(0.1)Gd_(0.1)Dy_(0.1)Ho_(0.1)Er_(0.1)Tm_(0.1)Yb_(0.1)Lu_(0.1))TaO_(4)((10RE_(0.1))TaO_(4))is synthesized successfully.The lat-tice distortion and oxygen vacancy concentration are characterized firstly in the rare-earth tantalates.Notably,compared with single rare-earth tantalates,the thermal conductivity of(10RE_(0.1))TaO_(4) is reduced by 16%-45%at 100℃ and 22%-45%at 800℃,and it also presents lower phonon thermal conductivity in the entire temperature range from 100 to 1200℃.The phonon thermal conductivity(1.0-2.2 W m^(-1) K^(-1),100-1200℃)of(10RE_(0.1))TaO_(4) is lower than that of the currently reported high-entropy four-,five-and six-component rare-earth tantalates.This is the result of scattering by the ferroelastic domain,lattice distortion associated with size and mass disorder,and point defects,which target low-,mid-and high-frequency phonons.Furthermore,(10RE_(0.1))TaO_(4),as an improved candidate for thermal barrier coatings materials(TBCs),has a higher thermal expansion coefficient(10.5×10^(-6)K^(-1) at 1400℃),lower Young’s modulus(123 GPa)and better high-temperature phase stability than that of single rare-earth tantalates.
基金The work was supported by Undergraduate Innovation Fund of Northwest A&F UniversityChina(201910712069)+3 种基金Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Xiangnan Rare-Precious Metals Compounds and Applications(2019XGJSKFJJ01)the Construction Program of the key discipline in Hunan Provincethe Projects of the Education Department of Hunan Province(No.18A465)Science and Technology Plan Project of Chenzhou City(jsyf2017014)。
文摘A novel red-emitting phosphor tantalate Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu^(3+)was synthesized by a solid-state reaction.The purity and surface morphology of the phosphors were characterized.The Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu^(3+)phosphors show a sharp emission peak at 612 nm under near-ultraviolet(n-UV) at 395 nm because of the ^(5)D0→^(7)F_(2) transition of Eu^(3+).The optimal Eu^(3+)doping concentration in Ca_(2)YTaO_(6) is 40 mol% and the critical energy-transfer distance of Eu^(3+)ions was calculated to be 0.9 nm.The emission spectra of Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu_(3+)from 300 to 480 K were investigated.The thermal-quenching temperature(T_(0.5)) of Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):Eu^(3+)is above 480 K.The color purity of Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):40 mol%Eu^(3+)is as high as 99.8%.The luminescence lifetime of Ca_(2)YTaO_(6):40 mol%Eu^(3+)was also discussed.The high color purity and high thermal stability of Eu^(3+)-doped Ca_(2)YTaO_(6) phosphors contribute to its application value in white lightemitting diodes(w-LEDs).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51762028)the Key Project of Science&Technology in Yunnan Province.(No.2018ZE019)。
文摘A systematic investigation concerned with Y1-xMgxTaO4-x/2(x=0,0.08,0.12,0.16 and 0.20,respectively)ceramics was fabricated by a solid-state reaction method and characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and thermal analysis.XRD spectra display that all of the samples are excellently consistent with the standard XRD spectrum of monoclinic YTaO4(PDF No.24-1415;space group:I2(5)).The Raman peaks of the samples doped with Mg2+just widen slightly compared with those of pure YTaO4,which are in agreement with the results of XRD.The thermal conductivity of dense 7 wt%–8 wt%yttria-stabilized zirconia(7–8 YSZ)ceramic is about 2.5 W·m-1·K-1at 900°C,while the Y1-xMgxTaO4-x/2(x=0,0.08,0.12,0.16 and 0.20)ceramics possess lower thermal conductivity in the range of 1.45–1.57 W·m-1·K-1at 900°C,which declines by35%compared with that of 7–8 YSZ.The lower thermal conductivities of Y1-xMgxTaO4-x/2(x=0,0.08,0.12,0.16and 0.20)ceramics are originated from the enhanced phonon scattering caused by oxygen vacancy and Mg2+ions defect complex.However,the thermal expansion coefficients are about 9.0910-6–9.5910-6K-1along with the different amounts of Mg2+doping at 1200°C.Compared to the pure sample,the thermal expansion coefficient decreases slightly when the Mg2+doping amount is over 20%.The systematic investigations on the phase,microstructure,elastic and thermal properties of Y1-xMgxTaO4-x/2(x=0,0.08,0.12,0.16 and 0.20)ceramics will provide guidance for its application at high temperature,especially as thermal barrier coatings.
文摘A series of Eu 3+ doped of Mtype of yttrium orthotantalate Y 1-x Eu x TaO 4( x =0-0.30) was sythesized. The influence of activator concentration on luminescence properties was studied in detail. The strong evidence from excitation spectra, emission spectra and diffusive reflection spectra of this system shows that there is energy transfer from TaO 3- 4 to Eu 3+ via the charge transfer and spectral overlap.
基金supported by the Foundation of Fujian Provincial Department (2021J011149)。
文摘Two novel phosphors LiBa_(4(1-x))Eu_(4x)Ta_(3)O_(12)(H-LBTO:xEu^(3+)) and Li_(0.25)Ba_(1-x)Eu_(x)Ta_(0.75)O_(3)(C-LBTO:xEu^(3+))were prepared successfully by a molten salt method.The transformation between these two structures was realized by changing the sintering temperature or changing the Eu^(3+) ions concentration,which was also demonstrated by the X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),diffuse reflectance spectra(DRS),and photoluminescence excitation(PLE) analyses,Both the sintering temperature and the Eu^(3+)ions doping concentration have significant impact on the formation of the crystal phase.All these phosphors sintered at 1023 K exhibit two major luminescence lines at 594 and 614 nm under nearUV light of 395 nm excitation,corresponding to Eu^(3+)ions typical transitions of ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(1) and ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(2).The optimum concentration of Eu^(3+) ions is 9 mol% for C-LBTO:xEu^(3+) samples and the quenching interaction type is the nearest-neighbor ion interaction.The thermal stability of the C-LBTO:0.09Eu^(3+)sample was investigated in detail and the device application further suggests that C-LBTO:0.09Eu^(3+) can be used as a red phosphor for near-UV excited w-LEDs in lighting.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11804047)Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin City(201831733)Development Program of Education Department of Jilin Province(JJKH20180425KJ)。
文摘Pressure-and temperature-dependent luminescence properties of ^(3)F_(3/2)→^(4)I9/2 transition of Nd^(3+):GdTaO_(4) were studied for potential applications in optical sensing.Two isolated emission lines corresponding to^(3)F_(3/2)(R2,1)→^(4)I_(9/2)(Z5)transitions,located at 920 and 927 nm under ambient condition,are very sensitive to pressure with coefficients of-15.6 and-14.5 cm^(-1)/GPa determined in a pressure range up to about 9 GPa.The luminescence intensity ratio between the two emission lines exhibits a large dependence with temperature in a range from 80 to 620 K,the corresponding temperature sensitivity at room temperature is similar to that of Nd^(3+):YAG.These advantages,together with the other observed features of high stable position relationship under pressure and low thermal shifts for the two emission lines indicate that Nd^(3+):GdTaO_(4) is a promising candidate to be used as pressure and temperature sensors in the near-infrared spectral range.
基金partially supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation(MICINN)by the FEDER(Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional),ref.CICYT ENE2011-25188by the Seneca Foundation 18975/JLI/2013 grants
文摘Microbial fuel cells(MFCs)are bio-electrochemical systems that can directly convert the chemical energy contained in an effluent into bioelectricity by the action of microorganisms.The performance of these devices is heavily impacted by the choice of the material that forms the cathode.This work focuses on the assessment of ferroelectric and photocatalytic materials as a new class of non-precious catalysts for MFC cathode construction.A series of cathodes based on mixed oxide solid solution of LiTaO_3with WO_3formulated as Li_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)W_xO_3(x=0,0.10,0.20 and0.25),were prepared and investigated in MFCs.The catalyst phases were synthesized,identified and characterized by DRX,PSD,MET and UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy.The cathodes were tested as photoelectrocatalysts in the presence and in the absence of visible light in devices fed with industrial wastewater.The results revealed that the catalytic activity of the cathodes strongly depends on the ratio of substitution of W^(6+)in the LiTaO_3matrix.The maximum power densities generated by the MFC working with this series of cathodes increased from60.45 mW·m^(-3)for x=0.00(LiTaO_3)to 107.2 mW·m^(-3)for x=0.10,showing that insertion of W^(6+)in the tantalate matrix can improve the photocatalytic activity of this material.Moreover,MFCs operating under optimal conditions were capable of reducing the load of chemical oxygen demand by 79%(COD_(initial)=1030 mg·L^(-1)).
基金supported by the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(Nos.32171340,81772343 and 81771990)the Key Medical Program of Science and Technol-ogy Development of Shanghai(No.20S31900400)the National Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.21ZR1447900).
文摘Design of artificial ligaments possessing both osteogenic activity and antibacterial effect that promotes ligament-bone healing and prevents bacterial infection in bone tunnels for anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)reconstruction remains a significant challenge.In this study,black tantalic oxide(BTO)submicro-particles with oxygen vacancies and structure defects were fabricated by using traditional white tan-talic oxide(WTO)through magnesium thermal reduction(MTR)method,and BTO was coated on polyetheretherketone(PEEK)fibers(PKF),which were woven into fabrics(PBT)as artificial ligaments.PBT with BTO coating exhibited excellent photothermal performance,which possessed not only antibac-terial effects in vitro but also anti-infective ability in vivo.PBT with optimized surface properties(e.g.,submicro-topography and hydrophilicity)not only significantly facilitated rat bone mesenchymal stem cells(BMSC)responses(e.g.,proliferation and osteogenic differentiation)in vitro but also stimulated new bone formation for ligament-bone healing in vivo.The presence of oxygen vacancies and structure de-fects in BTO did not change the surface properties and osteogenic activity of BPT while displaying an outstanding photothermal antibacterial effect.In summary,BPT with osteogenic activity and photother-mal antibacterial effect promoted bone regeneration and prevented bacterial infection,thereby promoting ligament-bone healing.Therefore,PBT would have tremendous potential as a novel artificial ligament for ACL reconstruction.
文摘Potassium tantalate niobate （KTa1-xNbxO3, KTN） crystals with different dimensions and quality situations were grown by Czochralski method. Crystal growth process and morphology properties of KTN are presented in this paper. It was found that some defects, such as bubble, inclusion, crack, dislocation etc., can all appear if the crystal is grown in an improper condition. The character and formation mechanism of such defects in macro growth are discussed. We consider that the CO2, which was not released absolutely during the sintering process and dissolved in the melt, led to bubbles. The composition of the inclusion caused by high pulling and rotation rates is KTN polycrystalline. The crack and dislocation in KTN crystal mainly come from improper temperature field. Etching and high-resolution X-ray diffraction （HRXRD） experiment results indicate that the central area is the defects concentrated.
基金Project supported by the Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Xiangnan Rare-Precious Metals Compounds and Applications(2019XGJSKFJJ01)the Construction Program of the Key Discipline of the Education Department in Hunan Province(18A465)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(2023JJ31000)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2022NY-224)。
文摘A novel layered perovskite tantalate phosphor Sr_(3)LaTa_(3)O_(12):Sm^(3+)(SLTO:Sm^(3+)) with orange-red emission was obtained for the first time via the solid-phase synthetic method. The phase purity, surface morphology,element distribution and luminescent properties of the SLTO:xSm^(3+)(x= 0.01 mol%-0.30 mol%) phosphors were investigated. Under 408 nm excitation, the optimum doped SLTO:0.10Sm^(3+) phosphor emits orangered light at 598 nm with the highest emission peak(4G_(5/2)→6H_(7/2)). The critical energy transfer distance is 1.687 nm. The prepared SLTO:0.10Sm^(3+)phosphor has excellent thermal stability with temperature quenching temperature(T_(0.5)> 500 K) and high activation energy(E_(a)= 0.25 e V). Through calculation, the chromaticity coordinates of all samples are concentrated in the orange-red area, and the color purity reaches 99%. The fabricated white light-emitting diode(w-LED) has a good correlated color temperature(5132 K), a high R_(a)(89), and the CIE chromaticity coordinates(0.340, 0.327). Consequently, the superiority of orange-red-emitting tantalate SLTO:Sm^(3+) phosphors for w-LEDs is demonstrated.
文摘A new net-shape cathode sputtering target which has a simple structure and a hig h sputtering was put forward. The multiple-structure made of alloying and coatin g layers of tantalum was achieved on the surface of TC4 (Ti6Al4V) using this met hod in double glow surface alloying process. The tantalized samples were investi gated by SEM, XRD and electrochemical corrosion method .Results show the complic ated tissue of pure tantalizing layer and diffusion layer was successfully forme d on the surface of TC4 with the method of net-shape cathode glow discharge, whi ch further improved the corrosion-resistance of TC4 and formed good corrosion-re sistant alloys.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11804047)the Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin City,China(Grant No.201831733).
文摘Luminescent properties of Tm^(3+)-doped GdYTaO_(4) are studied for exploring their potential applications in temperature and pressure sensing.Two main emission peaks from ^(3)H_(4)→^(3)H_(6) transition of Tm^(3+)are investigated.Intensity ratio between the two peaks evolves exponentially with temperature and has a highest sensitivity of 0.014 K^(−1) at 32 K.The energy difference between the two peaks increases linearly with pressure increasing at a rate of 0.38 meV/GPa.Intensity ratio between the two peaks and their emission lifetimes are also analyzed for discussing the pressure-induced variation of the sample structure.Moreover,Raman spectra recorded under high pressures indicate an isostructural phase transition of GdYTaO_(4) occurring at 4.46 GPa.
