Layered transition metal oxides have emerged as promising cathode materials for sodium ion batteries.However,irreversible phase transitions cause structural distortion and cation rearrangement,leading to sluggish Na+d...Layered transition metal oxides have emerged as promising cathode materials for sodium ion batteries.However,irreversible phase transitions cause structural distortion and cation rearrangement,leading to sluggish Na+dynamics and rapid capacity decay.In this study,we propose a medium-entropy cathode by simultaneously introducing Fe,Mg,and Li dopants into a typical P2-type Na_(0.75)Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.75)O_(2)cathode.The modified Na_(0.75)Ni_(0.2125)Mn_(0.6375)Fe_(0.05)Mg_(0.05)Li_(0.05)O_(2)cathode predominantly exhibits a main P2 phase(93.5%)with a minor O3 phase(6.5%).Through spectroscopy techniques and electrochemical investigations,we elucidate the redox mechanisms of Ni^(2+/3+/4+),Mn^(3+/4+),Fe^(3+/4+),and O_(2)-/O_(2)^(n-)during charging/discharging.The medium-entropy doping mitigates the detrimental P2-O_(2)phase transition at high-voltage,replacing it with a moderate and reversible structural evolution(P2-OP4),thereby enhancing structural stability.Consequently,the modified cathode exhibits a remarkable rate capacity of 108.4 mAh·g^(-1)at 10C,with a capacity retention of 99.0%after 200 cycles at 1C,82.5%after 500 cycles at 5C,and 76.7%after 600 cycles at 10C.Furthermore,it also demonstrates superior electrochemical performance at high cutoff voltage of 4.5 V and extreme temperature(55 and 0℃).This work offers solutions to critical challenges in sodium ion batteries cathode materials.展开更多
Refractory high/medium-entropy alloys(RH/MEAs)are known for their outstanding performance at el-evated temperatures;however,they usually exhibit poor room-temperature plasticity,which can be at-tributed to the non-uni...Refractory high/medium-entropy alloys(RH/MEAs)are known for their outstanding performance at el-evated temperatures;however,they usually exhibit poor room-temperature plasticity,which can be at-tributed to the non-uniform deformation that occurs at room temperature.Once cracks nucleate,they will rapidly propagate into vertical splitting cracks.Here,we introduce multiple phases including FCC and HCP phases into the NbMoTa RMEA via appropriate addition of carbon.The results show that multiple-phase synergy effectively suppresses non-uniform deformation,thereby delaying the onset of vertical splitting cracks.An optimal combination of compressive strength-plasticity is achieved by the(NbMoTa)_(92.5)C_(7.5) alloy.The significant improvement in room-temperature mechanical properties can be attributed to its hierarchical microstructure:in the mesoscale,the BCC matrix is divided by eutectic structures;while at the microscale,the BCC matrix is further refined by abundant lath-like FCC precipitates.The FCC precip-itates contain high-density stacking faults,acting as a dislocation source under compressive loading.The HCP phase in the eutectic microstructures,in turn,acts as a strong barrier to dislocation movement and simultaneously increases the dislocation storage capacity.These findings open a new route to tailor the microstructure and mechanical properties of RH/MEAs.展开更多
Developing alloys with exceptional strength-ductility combinations across a broad temperature range is crucial for advanced structural applications.The emerging face-centered cubic medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)demonstra...Developing alloys with exceptional strength-ductility combinations across a broad temperature range is crucial for advanced structural applications.The emerging face-centered cubic medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)demonstrate outstanding mechanical properties at both ambient and cryogenic temperatures.They are anticipated to extend their applicability to elevated temperatures,owing to their inherent advantages in leveraging multiple strengthening and deformation mechanisms.Here,a dual heterostructure,comprising of heterogeneous grain structure with heterogeneous distribution of the micro-scale Nb-rich Laves phases,is introduced in a CrCoNi-based MEA through thermo-mechanical processing.Additionally,a high-density nano-coherentγ’phase is introduced within the grains through isothermal aging treatments.The superior thermal stability of the heterogeneously distributed precipitates enables the dual heterostructure to persist at temperatures up to 1073 K,allowing the MEA to maintain excellent mechanical properties across a wide temperature range.The yield strength of the dual-heterogeneous-structured MEA reaches up to 1.2 GPa,1.1 GPa,0.8 GPa,and 0.6 GPa,coupled with total elongation values of 28.6%,28.4%,12.6%,and 6.1%at 93 K,298 K,873 K,and 1073 K,respectively.The high yield strength primar-ily stems from precipitation strengthening and hetero-deformation-induced strengthening.The high flow stress and low stacking fault energy of the dual-heterogeneous-structured MEA promote the formation of high-density stacking faults and nanotwins during deformation from 93 K to 1073 K,and their density increase with decreasing deformation temperature.This greatly contributes to the enhanced strainhardening capability and ductility across a wide temperature range.This study offers a practical solution for designing dual-heterogeneous-structured MEAs with both high yield strength and large ductility across a wide temperature range.展开更多
The development of highly active, durable, and low-cost electrocatalysts is crucial for electrocatalytic hydrogen production. Ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have extremely large specific surface areas, m...The development of highly active, durable, and low-cost electrocatalysts is crucial for electrocatalytic hydrogen production. Ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have extremely large specific surface areas, making them highly desirable electrocatalyst morphologies. Medium-entropy alloys (MEAs) exhibit compositional tunability and entropy-driven structural stability, making them ideal electrocatalyst candidates. In this study, MoCoNi MEA with ultrathin 2D morphology was successfully developed using a facile ionic lay-er epitaxial method. The ultrathin 2D MoCoNi MEA showed an excellent oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalytic performance, with a low overpotential of 167 mV at a current density of 10 mA/cm^(2) and small Tafel slope of 33.2 mV/dec. At the overpotential of 167 mV, the ultrathin 2D MoCoNi MEA exhibited ultrahigh mass activity of 3359.6 A/g, which is three orders of magnitude higher than that of the commercial noble metal oxide RuO_(2) (1.15 A/g). This excellent electrocatalytic performance was attributed to the synergy of multiple active metal-induced medium entropies, as well as the ultrathin thickness, which considerably shortened the charge-transfer dis-tance and thus significantly promoted charge transfer. Owing to the natural entropy-stabilizing effect, the ultrathin 2D MoCoNi MEA maintained 90% of the initial current after a continuous OER electrocatalytic test for 134 h, showing impressive electrocatalytic stability. This study opens new avenues for the development of high-performance and low-cost electrocatalyst materials by creating MEAs with ultrathin 2D morphology.展开更多
Unraveling the essence of electronic structure effected by d-d orbital coupling of transition metal and methanol oxidation reaction(MOR)performance can fundamentally guide high efficient catalyst design.Herein,density...Unraveling the essence of electronic structure effected by d-d orbital coupling of transition metal and methanol oxidation reaction(MOR)performance can fundamentally guide high efficient catalyst design.Herein,density functional theory(DFT)calculations were performed at first to study the d–d orbital interaction of metallic Pt Pd Cu,revealing that the incorporation of Pd and Cu atoms into Pt system can enhance d-d electron interaction via capturing antibonding orbital electrons of Pt to fill the surrounding Pd and Cu atoms.Under the theoretical guidance,Pt Pd Cu medium entropy alloy aerogels(Pt Pd Cu MEAAs)catalysts have been designed and systematically screened for MOR under acid,alkaline and neutral electrolyte.Furthermore,DFT calculation and in-situ fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis indicate that Pt Pd Cu MEAAs follow the direct pathway via formate as the reactive intermediate to be directly oxidized to CO_(2).For practical direct methanol fuel cells(DMFCs),the Pt Pd Cu MEAAs-integrated ultra-thin catalyst layer(4–5μm thickness)as anode exhibits higher peak power density of 35 m W/cm^(2) than commercial Pt/C of 20 m W/cm^(2)(~40μm thickness)under the similar noble metal loading and an impressive stability retention at a 50-m A/cm^(2) constant current for 10 h.This work clearly proves that optimizing the intermediate adsorption capacity via d-d orbital coupling is an effective strategy to design highly efficient catalysts for DMFCs.展开更多
CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy has demonstrated remarkable mechanical properties,suggesting its potential as a structural material.Nevertheless,the challenge lies in achieving an elusive combination of high hardness and ...CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy has demonstrated remarkable mechanical properties,suggesting its potential as a structural material.Nevertheless,the challenge lies in achieving an elusive combination of high hardness and inherent self-lubrication on the worn surface,which is crucial for attaining exceptional tribological performance in medium-entropy alloy(MEA).This study reports the preparation of a novel CoCrNi-based self-lubricating composite by powder metallurgy,which is reinforced simultaneously with Ag solid lubricating phase and SiC ceramic particles.During the sintering process,SiC decomposes to form high hardness in situ Cr_(23)C_(6),enabling the composite to achieve high load-bearing capacity.During the sliding process,thick and dense Ag self-lubricating film is successfully achieved due to the mechanical and thermal effects.The protective tribo-layer effectively mitigates surface stress concentration induced by wear,thereby inhibiting surface coarsening and substantially enhancing the tribological performance.The results showed that compared with CoCrNi MEA,the wear rate and friction coefficient of CoCrNi/SiC/Ag composite are reduced by 88.1%and 32.8%,respectively,showing superior tribological properties over most MEA-based self-lubrication composites.This study further elucidates the wear mechanism of CoCrNi/SiC/Ag composite,providing a new strategy for developing self-lubricating materials with excellent comprehensive performance,which overcomes the inherent trade-off between wear resistance and lubrication.展开更多
Metal additive manufacturing(MAM)enables near-net shape production of components with minimized waste and excellent mechanical performance based on multi-scale microstructural heterogeneity.Espe-cially,the dislocation...Metal additive manufacturing(MAM)enables near-net shape production of components with minimized waste and excellent mechanical performance based on multi-scale microstructural heterogeneity.Espe-cially,the dislocation cell network that often bears elemental segregation or precipitation of a secondary phase contributes to enhancing the strength of additively manufactured materials.The cell boundaries can also act as active nucleation sites for the formation of precipitates under post-MAM heat treatment,as the chemical heterogeneity and profuse dislocations generate a driving force for precipitation.In this work,we subjected a Co_(18)Cr_(15)Fe_(50)Ni_(10)Mo_(6.5)C_(0.5)(at%)medium-entropy alloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)to post-LPBF annealing at 900℃for 10 min.Microstructural investigation revealed that the cell boundaries of the as-built sample,which were decorated by Mo segregation,are replaced byμphase andM_(6)C typecarbide precipitatesduringannealingwhile thegrainstructureand sizeremain unaffected,indicating that the post-LPBF annealing delivered the proper amount of heat input to alter only the cell structure.The yield strength slightly decreased with annealing due to a reduction in the strengthening effect by the cell boundaries despite an increased precipitation strengthening effect.How-ever,the post-LPBF annealing improved the strain hardenability and the ultimate tensile strength was enhanced from∼1.02 to∼1.15 GPa owing to reinforced back stress hardening by the increased disloca-tion pile-up at the precipitates.Our results suggest that the cell structure with chemical heterogeneity can be successfully controlled by careful post-MAM heat treatment to tailor the mechanical performance,while also providing insight into alloy design for additive manufacturing.展开更多
The strength-ductility trade-offwas evaded by deploying a triple-level heterogeneous structure into a CoNiV-based medium-entropy alloy(THS MEA).The innovative hetero-structures comprise chemical short-range ordering(C...The strength-ductility trade-offwas evaded by deploying a triple-level heterogeneous structure into a CoNiV-based medium-entropy alloy(THS MEA).The innovative hetero-structures comprise chemical short-range ordering(CSRO)at the atomic level,B2 precipitates at the nanoscale level,and heterogeneous grains at the microscale level.The THS MEA exhibits superior mechanical properties,displaying a yield strength from 1.1 GPa to 1.5 GPa alongside a uniform elongation of 18%-35%.Compared with its coarse-grained(CG)counterpart,the THS MEA demonstrates the pronounced up-turn phenomenon and enhanced hardening behavior attributed to hetero-deformation-induced(HDI)hardening.The detailed microstructural characterizations reveal that CG MEA primarily accommodates deformation through extensive planar dislocations and Taylor lattices.However,the THS MEA exhibits a more complex deformation profile,characterized by planar and waved dislocations,deformation twins,stacking faults,and Lomer-Cottrell locks.Additionally,the interactions between dislocations and B2 nanoprecipitates play a pivotal role in dislocation entanglements and accumulations.Furthermore,the CSRO within the matrix effectively retards the dislocation motion,contributing to a substantive hardening effect.These findings underscore the potential of a heterogeneous microstructure strategy in enhancing strain hardening for conquering the strength-ductility dilemma.展开更多
This study demonstrated the potential for customizing the desired properties of the Co_(18.5)Cr_(12)Fe_(55)Ni_(9)Mo_(3.5)C_(2)(at.%)ferrous medium-entropy alloy by manipulating the deformation-induced martensite trans...This study demonstrated the potential for customizing the desired properties of the Co_(18.5)Cr_(12)Fe_(55)Ni_(9)Mo_(3.5)C_(2)(at.%)ferrous medium-entropy alloy by manipulating the deformation-induced martensite transformation(DIMT)behavior at liquid nitrogen temperature.This was achieved by modifying various initial microstructures through annealing at temperatures ranging from 900 to 1200℃.The variations in DIMT kinetics were analyzed based on two main factors.(1)Inducing carbide precipitation by annealing at 900 and 1000°C results in changes in the composition within the matrix,which may affect the stability of the face-centered cubic phase.Samples with a higher volume fraction of the carbide precipitates exhibit lower-GFCC→BCC and faster DIMT kinetics.(2)The onset and kinetics of DIMT are also affected by the use of martensite nucleation sites,which may vary depending on the presence of non-recrystallized regions or the grain size.In fine-grained structures,martensite primarily nucleated in the non-recrystallized regions and grain boundaries.However,in coarse-grained microstructures,martensite mainly nucleated along the in-grain shear bands and their intersections.This precise control of the microstructure results in superior properties.The samples annealed at 900 and 1000°C with carbide precipitates and fine grains exhibit ultrahigh ultimate tensile strength,which may reach elevated values up to∼1.8 GPa,while those annealed at 1100 and 1200°C with larger grains and no precipitates exhibit a uniform elongation that exceeds 100%.展开更多
A single-phase anti-perovskite medium-entropy alloy nitride foams(MEANFs),as innovative materials for electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption,have been successfully synthesized through the lattice expansion induced by nit...A single-phase anti-perovskite medium-entropy alloy nitride foams(MEANFs),as innovative materials for electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption,have been successfully synthesized through the lattice expansion induced by nitrogen doping.This achievement notably overcomes the inherent constraints of conventional metal-based absorbers,including low resonance frequency,high conductivity,and elevated density,for the synergistic advantages provided by multimetallic alloys and foams.Microstructural analysis with comprehensive theoretical calculations provides in-depth insights into the formation mechanism,electronic structure,and magnetic moment of MEANFs.Furthermore,deliberate component design along with the foam structure proves to be an effective strategy for enhancing impedance matching and absorption.The results show that the MEANFs exhibit a minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))value of-60.32 dB and a maximum effective absorption bandwidth(EAB_(max))of 5.28 GHz at 1.69 mm.This augmentation of energy dissipation in EMW is predominantly attributed to factors such as porous structure,interfacial polarization,defect-induced polarization,and magnetic resonance.This study demonstrates a facile and efficient approach for synthesizing single-phase medium-entropy alloys,emphasizing their potential as materials for electromagnetic wave absorption due to their adjustable magnetic-dielectric properties.展开更多
In recent years,various highly pathogenic viruses have spread worldwide,posing serious threats to human life and property,thus creating an urgent demand for antibacterial structural materials.In this study,we develope...In recent years,various highly pathogenic viruses have spread worldwide,posing serious threats to human life and property,thus creating an urgent demand for antibacterial structural materials.In this study,we developed two types of antibacterial medium-entropy alloys (MEAs):as-cast (Fe_(63.3)Mn_(14)Si_(9.1)Cr_(9.8)C_(3.8))_(88-x)Cu_(12)Ag_(x)(x=2,4 at%)(which do not require antibacterial aging heat treatment) and heat-treated (Fe_(63.3)Mn_(14)Si_(9.1)Cr_(9.8)C_(3.8))_(99.5-x)Cu_(x)Ag_(0.5)(x=2,4 at%)(abbreviated as CuxAg0.5 and Cu12Agx).Both MEA s exhibit in transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) and twinning-induced plasticity effects,demonstrating outstanding mechanical properties.Compared to 304 stainless steels,these ME As exhibit superior corrosion resistance,with the Cu2Ag0.5alloy performing the best,exhibiting a corrosion current density of 1.022 A·cm^(-2)and a corrosion potential of-0.297 VSCE.The antibacterial rate of the MEAs reached99.9%after 24 h of interaction with Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus,with Cu 12Ag2 achieving 99.9%antimicrobial activity within 6 h,indicating a shorter activation time for antibacterial activity.According to firstprinciples calculations of state density,work function,and surface energy,Cu12Ag2 demonstrated the highest ion release capability,with a work function of 3.7 eV and surface energy of 1.9 J·m^(-2).The electrostatic adsorption of the Xanthium sibiricum bionic structure,characterized by a nanoscale spherical phase within the antibacterial phase with a size less than 350 nm,promotes ion penetration into bacterial cells,enhancing the synergistic effects of ionic,electronic,and catalytic antibacterial mechanisms.This study provides a new approach for designing high-performance alloys that integrate functional and structural properties,offering broad-spectrum,efficient antibacterial applications under load-bearing conditions.展开更多
The equimolar NbZrTi medium-entropy alloy(MEA)has attracted attention due to its excellent comprehensive mechanical properties.In this study,the designed body-centered cubic NbZrTiAl_(4)(atomic percent,at%)MEA by Al a...The equimolar NbZrTi medium-entropy alloy(MEA)has attracted attention due to its excellent comprehensive mechanical properties.In this study,the designed body-centered cubic NbZrTiAl_(4)(atomic percent,at%)MEA by Al addition,having a superplastic extensibility of~5000%under cold rolling,enables directly fabricated ultrathin foils with a thickness down to~0.2 mm without any treatments.Particularly,the annealed NbZrTiAl_(4) MEA foils,containing a coherent nanoscale B2,exhibit an ultrahigh yield strength of up to~1130 MPa,which even surpasses the bulk counterpart,while maintaining a good fracture elongation of up to~14%.The Al addition induced a stronger solid solution strengthening and fine-grain strengthening in the foils.Complex dislocation interactions and dislocation–B2 interactions promoted a dynamical formation of dislocation bands,which yielded work-hardening ability and tensile ductility.These findings provide a novel strategy for the design of ultrathin refractory medium-entropy foils to break through their performance limits at ultrahigh temperatures and guide the design of high-performance lightweight foils for structural applications.展开更多
Bacterial and mycoplasma infections pose a severe hazard to human life and property.These necessitate the development of antibacterial metallic materials that can be produced efficiently in large quantities.In this st...Bacterial and mycoplasma infections pose a severe hazard to human life and property.These necessitate the development of antibacterial metallic materials that can be produced efficiently in large quantities.In this study,an(Fe_(63.3)Mn_(14)Si_(9.1)Cr_(9.8)C_(3.8))_(86)Cu_(12)Ag_(2)medium-entropy alloy(MEA)consisting of in situ FCC1(austenite)and FCC2(Cu–Ag-rich)phases was prepared.It displayed a yield strength of 1100 MPa,fracture strength of 1921 MPa,and compressive plasticity of 27%at room temperature.This is attributed to the low stacking fault energy(3.7 m J m^(-2))inducing strong transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP),twinning-induced plasticity(TWIP),and lattice distortion.The alloy contained nano-and microscale antibacterial phases.This enabled it to achieve an antimicrobial efficiency higher than 99.9%against E.coli and S.aureus after6 h of exposure.The hot working efficiency makes it preferable for mass production with critical process parameters.A constitutive model was established using the Arrhenius equation to validate the applicability of the dynamic materials model(DMM).Subsequently,the hot processing map of the medium-entropy alloy was established based on the DMM.The optimal processing parameters were determined as 800℃with strain rates of10^(–1)–10^(–2)s^(-1).The low stacking fault energy ensures that dynamic recrystallization is the primary softening mechanism in the“safe”region.Finally,the density of states(DOS)of the MEA(determined by first-principles calculations)was significantly lower(162.1 eV)than those of Ni and Fe.This indicated a strong high-temperature stability.The DOS increased marginally with an increase in deformation.展开更多
Medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)that exhibit transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)from face-centered cubic(FCC)to body-centered cubic(BCC)are considered promising for liquid hydrogen environments due to their remarkable ...Medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)that exhibit transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)from face-centered cubic(FCC)to body-centered cubic(BCC)are considered promising for liquid hydrogen environments due to their remarkable cryogenic strength.Nonetheless,studies on hydrogen embrittlement(HE)in BCC-TRIP MEAs have not been conducted,although the TRIP effect and consequent BCC martensite usually deteriorate HE susceptibility.In these alloys,initial as-quenched martensite alters hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior,and deformation-induced martensitic transformation(DIMT)provides preferred crack propagation sites,which critically affects HE susceptibility.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the HE behav-ior of BCC-TRIP MEAs by designing four V10 Cr_(10)Co_(30)Fe_(50-x)Ni_(x)(x=0,1,2,and 3 at%)MEAs,adjusting both the initial phase constituent and phase metastability.A decreased Ni content leads to a reduced fraction and mechanical stability of FCC,which in turn increases HE susceptibility,as determined through electro-chemical hydrogen pre-charging and slow-strain rate tests The permeation test and thermal desorption analysis reveal that the hydrogen diffusivity and content are affected by initial BCC fraction,interconnectivity of BCC,and refined FCC.As these initial phase constituents differ between the alloys with FCC-and BCC-dominant initial phase,microstructural factors affecting HE are unveiled discretely among these alloy groups by correlation of hydrogen-induced crack behavior with hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior.In alloys with an FCC-dominant initial phase,the initial BCC fraction and DIMT initiation rate emerge as critical factors,rather than the extent of DIMT.For BCC-dominant alloys,the primary contributor is an increase in the initial BCC fraction,rather than the extent or rate of DIMT.The unraveled roles of microstructural factors provide insights into designing HE-resistant BCC-TRIP MEAs.展开更多
Facing the dual challenges of environmental pollution and energy crisis,photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen(H_(2))production has emerged as a promising strategy to convert solar energy into storable chemical e...Facing the dual challenges of environmental pollution and energy crisis,photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen(H_(2))production has emerged as a promising strategy to convert solar energy into storable chemical energy.In this work,the medium-entropy metal sulfides((FeCoNi)S_(2))as cocatalysts are successfully anchored onto protonated g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets(HCN NSs)to fabricated(FeCo-Ni)S_(2)-HCN composite via a solvothermal method.The photocatalytic hydrogen production rate of(FeCoNi)S_(2)-HCN composite reaches 2996μmol·h^(-1)·g^(-1),representing 83.22,9.16,and 1.34-fold enhancements compared to HCN(36μmol·h^(-1)·g^(-1)),FeS_(2)-HCN(327μmol·h^(-1)·g^(-1))and(FeCo)S_(2)-HCN(2240μmol·h^(-1)·g^(-1)).The apparent quantum efficiency of(FeCoNi)S_(2)-HCN composite attains 12.29% at λ=370 nm.Comprehensive characterizations and experimental analyses reveal that the superior photocatalytic performance stems from three synergistic mechanisms:(1)The curled-edge lamellar morphology of HCN nanosheets provides a large specific surface area,which enhances light absorption,facilitates electron transfer,and promotes cocatalyst loading.(2)(FeCoNi)S_(2)as cocatalyst expands the light absorption range and capacity,accelerates the separation and transfer of electron-hole pairs,and creates abundant active sites to trap photogenerated carriers for surface hydrogen evolution reactions.(3)The synergistic interactions among multiple metallic elements(Fe,Co and Ni)further enhance surface activity,increase photogenerated carrier density,and reduce charge transport resistance,ultimately optimizing hydrogen production efficiency.展开更多
Environmental pollution and energy crisis are the most important problems all over the world.Polyethylene terephthalate(PET)is a widely used and difficult-to-degrade plastic that can be decomposed into terephthalic ac...Environmental pollution and energy crisis are the most important problems all over the world.Polyethylene terephthalate(PET)is a widely used and difficult-to-degrade plastic that can be decomposed into terephthalic acid(PTA)and ethylene glycol(EG),and the EG can be electrocatalytically oxidized to high-value-added formic acid(FA).However,the commercial RuO_(2)cannot support the EG oxidative reaction(EGOR)due to its strong absorption of intermediates and less exposed active sites,so the RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)medium-entropy alloy oxide(MEAO)was constructed in this work.The RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)fills up the O vacancy of RuO_(2)and repairs the instability of RuO_(2),and the lattice O in the RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)promotes the EGOR by sacrificing itself to generate O vacancies.The RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)shows a low EGOR potential of 1.13 V at 10 mA cm^(-2),and a low hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)potential of 43 m V at 10 mA cm^(-2).The RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)shows a high Faradic efficiency(FE)of close to 100%through the glycolaldehyde/GA pathway via the in situ ATR-IR spectroscopy.Density functional theory(DFT)reveals that RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)has a moderate adsorption capacity for intermediates in the EGOR.This work provides a potential avenue for the MEAO catalysts in electrocatalytic plastic upcycling coupling hydrogen energy.展开更多
Alloying is an effective strategy to tailor microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off dilemma.In this work,we combined a novel alloy design principle,i...Alloying is an effective strategy to tailor microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off dilemma.In this work,we combined a novel alloy design principle,i.e.harvesting pronounced solid solution hardening(SSH)based on the misfit volumes engineering,and simultaneously,architecting the ductile matrix based on the valence electron concentrations(VEC)criterion,to fulfill an excellent strength-ductility synergy for the newly emerging high/medium-entropy alloys(HEAs/MEAs).Based on this strategy,Al/Ta co-doping within NiCoCr MEA leads to an efficient synthetic approach,that is minor Al/Ta co-doping not only renders significantly enhanced strength with notable SSH effect and ultrahigh strain-hardening capability,but also sharply refines grains and induces abnormal twinning behaviors of(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA.Compared with the partially twinned NiCoCr MEA,the yield strength(σy)and ultimate tensile strength(σUTS)of fully twinned Al/Ta-containing MEA were increased by~102%to~600 MPa and~35%to~1000 MPa,respectively,along with good ductility beyond 50%.Different from the NiCoCr MEA with deformation twins(DTs)/stacking faults(SFs)dominated plasticity,the extraordinary strain-hardening capability of the solute-hardened(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA,deactivated deformation twinning,originates from the high density of dislocation walls,microbands and abundance of SFs.The abnormal twinning behaviors,i.e.,prevalence of annealing twins(ATs)but absence of DTs in(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA,are explained in terms of the relaxation of grain boundaries(for ATs)and the twinning mechanism transition(for DTs),respectively.展开更多
A novel high nitrogen medium-entropy alloy CrCoNiN, which had higher strength and slightly lower ductility than CrCoNi alloy, was successfully manufactured by pressurized metallurgy.The microstructure and corrosion be...A novel high nitrogen medium-entropy alloy CrCoNiN, which had higher strength and slightly lower ductility than CrCoNi alloy, was successfully manufactured by pressurized metallurgy.The microstructure and corrosion behaviour were investigated by microscopic, electrochemical and spectroscopic methods. The results indicated that nitrogen existed in the form of Cr2N precipitates and uniformly distributed N atoms, and nitrogen alloying significantly refined the grain size. Besides, nitrogen enriched on the outmost surface of passive film and metal/film interface as ammonia （NH3 and NH4^＋） and CrN, respectively. The significant improvement of corrosion resistance of CrCoNiN was attributed to the lower metastahle pitting susceptibility together with thicker, less defective and more compact passive film.展开更多
In this work,we designed a novel NiCoCr-based medium-entropy alloy(MEA)strengthened by coher-ent L12-nanoparticles,i.e.,(NiCoCr)92 Al 6 Ta 2(at.%).The strengthening and deformation mechanisms of the material and the c...In this work,we designed a novel NiCoCr-based medium-entropy alloy(MEA)strengthened by coher-ent L12-nanoparticles,i.e.,(NiCoCr)92 Al 6 Ta 2(at.%).The strengthening and deformation mechanisms of the material and the coarsening kinetics of the coherent precipitates were systematically investigated.The results indicated that giant precipitation hardening and its synergy with other strengthening contributors confer on the aged material a yield strength as high as 1.0 GPa.Moreover,a unique particle-features-dependent plasticity mechanism was revealed in this alloy.That is,the alloy with a lower volume frac-tion,denser distribution,and finer particles mainly deformed by dislocation planar slip,otherwise,stack-faults-mediated plasticity was favored,rationalized by the cooperative/competitive effect of stack-fault energy,spatial confinement,and applied stress.Furthermore,the coarsening behavior of precipitate fol-lowed a modified Lifshitz-Slyozov-Wagner(LSW)model,and the nanoparticles displayed remarkably su-perior thermal stability compared to most traditional superalloys and reported multicomponent alloys.The superb coarsening resistance of precipitate originated from the coupled effect of intrinsic sluggish diffusion in multi-principal alloys and the dual-roles of Ta species as a precipitate stabilizer.This work provides a new pathway to develop strong-yet-ductile multicomponent alloys as promising candidates for high-temperature applications.展开更多
The excellent properties of the multi-principal element alloys(e.g.,the CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy)make them a perfect candidate for structure materials.Their low strength and poor wear-resistance,however,limit consi...The excellent properties of the multi-principal element alloys(e.g.,the CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy)make them a perfect candidate for structure materials.Their low strength and poor wear-resistance,however,limit considerably their applications.In this study,a lamellar eutectic microstructure was introduced by addition of Hf into CoCrNi alloy to produce a series of CoCrNiHf_(x)(x=0.1,0.2,0.3 and 0.4)eutectic medium-entropy alloys.A homogeneous eutectic microstructure with an alternate array of the soft FCC solid-solution phase and the hard Laves phase was identified for the as-cast CoCrNiHf_(0.3)alloy.After an investigation of the microstructure,mechanical and tribological properties,it was found that the hardness(plasticity)increases(decreases)with the increasing volume fraction of the Laves phase and the CoCrNiHf_(0.3)eutectic alloy exhibits both good plasticity and high strength.The wear behavior is strongly dependent on the applied normal load.For a low normal load,its tribological behavior follows the Archard's equation and a higher hardness due to Hf addition can resist plastic deformation and abrasive wear.When the normal load is high enough,the hypoeutectic or hypereutectic alloy,which possessing either high strength or good ductility but not at the same time,exhibit a poor wear resistance.In comparison,the full eutectic CoCrNiHf_(0.3)alloy with a superior combination of strength and toughness shows the best wear performance,as it can significantly reduce fracture during wear.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21805018)by Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Nos.2022ZHCG0018,2023NSFSC0117 and 2023ZHCG0060)Yibin Science and Technology Program(No.2022JB005)and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M722704).
文摘Layered transition metal oxides have emerged as promising cathode materials for sodium ion batteries.However,irreversible phase transitions cause structural distortion and cation rearrangement,leading to sluggish Na+dynamics and rapid capacity decay.In this study,we propose a medium-entropy cathode by simultaneously introducing Fe,Mg,and Li dopants into a typical P2-type Na_(0.75)Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.75)O_(2)cathode.The modified Na_(0.75)Ni_(0.2125)Mn_(0.6375)Fe_(0.05)Mg_(0.05)Li_(0.05)O_(2)cathode predominantly exhibits a main P2 phase(93.5%)with a minor O3 phase(6.5%).Through spectroscopy techniques and electrochemical investigations,we elucidate the redox mechanisms of Ni^(2+/3+/4+),Mn^(3+/4+),Fe^(3+/4+),and O_(2)-/O_(2)^(n-)during charging/discharging.The medium-entropy doping mitigates the detrimental P2-O_(2)phase transition at high-voltage,replacing it with a moderate and reversible structural evolution(P2-OP4),thereby enhancing structural stability.Consequently,the modified cathode exhibits a remarkable rate capacity of 108.4 mAh·g^(-1)at 10C,with a capacity retention of 99.0%after 200 cycles at 1C,82.5%after 500 cycles at 5C,and 76.7%after 600 cycles at 10C.Furthermore,it also demonstrates superior electrochemical performance at high cutoff voltage of 4.5 V and extreme temperature(55 and 0℃).This work offers solutions to critical challenges in sodium ion batteries cathode materials.
基金financial support from the Na-tional Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52231006)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFB0702003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51871217).
文摘Refractory high/medium-entropy alloys(RH/MEAs)are known for their outstanding performance at el-evated temperatures;however,they usually exhibit poor room-temperature plasticity,which can be at-tributed to the non-uniform deformation that occurs at room temperature.Once cracks nucleate,they will rapidly propagate into vertical splitting cracks.Here,we introduce multiple phases including FCC and HCP phases into the NbMoTa RMEA via appropriate addition of carbon.The results show that multiple-phase synergy effectively suppresses non-uniform deformation,thereby delaying the onset of vertical splitting cracks.An optimal combination of compressive strength-plasticity is achieved by the(NbMoTa)_(92.5)C_(7.5) alloy.The significant improvement in room-temperature mechanical properties can be attributed to its hierarchical microstructure:in the mesoscale,the BCC matrix is divided by eutectic structures;while at the microscale,the BCC matrix is further refined by abundant lath-like FCC precipitates.The FCC precip-itates contain high-density stacking faults,acting as a dislocation source under compressive loading.The HCP phase in the eutectic microstructures,in turn,acts as a strong barrier to dislocation movement and simultaneously increases the dislocation storage capacity.These findings open a new route to tailor the microstructure and mechanical properties of RH/MEAs.
基金supported by the Tianjin Science and Technology Plan Project(No.22JCQNJC01280)the Central Funds Guiding the Local Science and Technology Development of Hebei Province(Nos.226Z1001G and 226Z1012G)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52002109,52071124)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2022QNRC001).
文摘Developing alloys with exceptional strength-ductility combinations across a broad temperature range is crucial for advanced structural applications.The emerging face-centered cubic medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)demonstrate outstanding mechanical properties at both ambient and cryogenic temperatures.They are anticipated to extend their applicability to elevated temperatures,owing to their inherent advantages in leveraging multiple strengthening and deformation mechanisms.Here,a dual heterostructure,comprising of heterogeneous grain structure with heterogeneous distribution of the micro-scale Nb-rich Laves phases,is introduced in a CrCoNi-based MEA through thermo-mechanical processing.Additionally,a high-density nano-coherentγ’phase is introduced within the grains through isothermal aging treatments.The superior thermal stability of the heterogeneously distributed precipitates enables the dual heterostructure to persist at temperatures up to 1073 K,allowing the MEA to maintain excellent mechanical properties across a wide temperature range.The yield strength of the dual-heterogeneous-structured MEA reaches up to 1.2 GPa,1.1 GPa,0.8 GPa,and 0.6 GPa,coupled with total elongation values of 28.6%,28.4%,12.6%,and 6.1%at 93 K,298 K,873 K,and 1073 K,respectively.The high yield strength primar-ily stems from precipitation strengthening and hetero-deformation-induced strengthening.The high flow stress and low stacking fault energy of the dual-heterogeneous-structured MEA promote the formation of high-density stacking faults and nanotwins during deformation from 93 K to 1073 K,and their density increase with decreasing deformation temperature.This greatly contributes to the enhanced strainhardening capability and ductility across a wide temperature range.This study offers a practical solution for designing dual-heterogeneous-structured MEAs with both high yield strength and large ductility across a wide temperature range.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2024JBZY008)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52401031)+1 种基金the Talent Fund of Beijing Jiaotong University,China(No.2024XKRC064)the National College Students Innovative Entrepreneurial Training Program(No.202510004157).
文摘The development of highly active, durable, and low-cost electrocatalysts is crucial for electrocatalytic hydrogen production. Ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have extremely large specific surface areas, making them highly desirable electrocatalyst morphologies. Medium-entropy alloys (MEAs) exhibit compositional tunability and entropy-driven structural stability, making them ideal electrocatalyst candidates. In this study, MoCoNi MEA with ultrathin 2D morphology was successfully developed using a facile ionic lay-er epitaxial method. The ultrathin 2D MoCoNi MEA showed an excellent oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalytic performance, with a low overpotential of 167 mV at a current density of 10 mA/cm^(2) and small Tafel slope of 33.2 mV/dec. At the overpotential of 167 mV, the ultrathin 2D MoCoNi MEA exhibited ultrahigh mass activity of 3359.6 A/g, which is three orders of magnitude higher than that of the commercial noble metal oxide RuO_(2) (1.15 A/g). This excellent electrocatalytic performance was attributed to the synergy of multiple active metal-induced medium entropies, as well as the ultrathin thickness, which considerably shortened the charge-transfer dis-tance and thus significantly promoted charge transfer. Owing to the natural entropy-stabilizing effect, the ultrathin 2D MoCoNi MEA maintained 90% of the initial current after a continuous OER electrocatalytic test for 134 h, showing impressive electrocatalytic stability. This study opens new avenues for the development of high-performance and low-cost electrocatalyst materials by creating MEAs with ultrathin 2D morphology.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52073214 and 22075211)Guangxi Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.2024GXNSFFA010008)+5 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Nos.ZR2023MB049 and ZR2021QB129)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M670483)Science Foundation of Weifang University(No.2023BS11)supported by the open research fund of the Laboratory of Xinjiang Native Medicinal and Edible Plant Resources Chemistry at Kashi Universitysupported by the Tianhe Qingsuo Open Research Fund of TSYS in 2022 and NSCC-TJNankai University Large-scale Instrument Experimental Technology R&D Project(No.21NKSYJS09)。
文摘Unraveling the essence of electronic structure effected by d-d orbital coupling of transition metal and methanol oxidation reaction(MOR)performance can fundamentally guide high efficient catalyst design.Herein,density functional theory(DFT)calculations were performed at first to study the d–d orbital interaction of metallic Pt Pd Cu,revealing that the incorporation of Pd and Cu atoms into Pt system can enhance d-d electron interaction via capturing antibonding orbital electrons of Pt to fill the surrounding Pd and Cu atoms.Under the theoretical guidance,Pt Pd Cu medium entropy alloy aerogels(Pt Pd Cu MEAAs)catalysts have been designed and systematically screened for MOR under acid,alkaline and neutral electrolyte.Furthermore,DFT calculation and in-situ fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis indicate that Pt Pd Cu MEAAs follow the direct pathway via formate as the reactive intermediate to be directly oxidized to CO_(2).For practical direct methanol fuel cells(DMFCs),the Pt Pd Cu MEAAs-integrated ultra-thin catalyst layer(4–5μm thickness)as anode exhibits higher peak power density of 35 m W/cm^(2) than commercial Pt/C of 20 m W/cm^(2)(~40μm thickness)under the similar noble metal loading and an impressive stability retention at a 50-m A/cm^(2) constant current for 10 h.This work clearly proves that optimizing the intermediate adsorption capacity via d-d orbital coupling is an effective strategy to design highly efficient catalysts for DMFCs.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52175188 and 52274367)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2023-YBGY-434)+2 种基金he Open Fund of Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Aero-engine Materials Tribology(No.LKLAMTF202301)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2024A1515012378)the Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory.
文摘CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy has demonstrated remarkable mechanical properties,suggesting its potential as a structural material.Nevertheless,the challenge lies in achieving an elusive combination of high hardness and inherent self-lubrication on the worn surface,which is crucial for attaining exceptional tribological performance in medium-entropy alloy(MEA).This study reports the preparation of a novel CoCrNi-based self-lubricating composite by powder metallurgy,which is reinforced simultaneously with Ag solid lubricating phase and SiC ceramic particles.During the sintering process,SiC decomposes to form high hardness in situ Cr_(23)C_(6),enabling the composite to achieve high load-bearing capacity.During the sliding process,thick and dense Ag self-lubricating film is successfully achieved due to the mechanical and thermal effects.The protective tribo-layer effectively mitigates surface stress concentration induced by wear,thereby inhibiting surface coarsening and substantially enhancing the tribological performance.The results showed that compared with CoCrNi MEA,the wear rate and friction coefficient of CoCrNi/SiC/Ag composite are reduced by 88.1%and 32.8%,respectively,showing superior tribological properties over most MEA-based self-lubrication composites.This study further elucidates the wear mechanism of CoCrNi/SiC/Ag composite,providing a new strategy for developing self-lubricating materials with excellent comprehensive performance,which overcomes the inherent trade-off between wear resistance and lubrication.
基金supported by the National Research Founda-tion of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(Nos.2021R1A2C3006662 and RS-2023-00281246)supported by the Principal R&D project(contract no.PNK9950)of the Korean Institute of Materials Science(KIMS).
文摘Metal additive manufacturing(MAM)enables near-net shape production of components with minimized waste and excellent mechanical performance based on multi-scale microstructural heterogeneity.Espe-cially,the dislocation cell network that often bears elemental segregation or precipitation of a secondary phase contributes to enhancing the strength of additively manufactured materials.The cell boundaries can also act as active nucleation sites for the formation of precipitates under post-MAM heat treatment,as the chemical heterogeneity and profuse dislocations generate a driving force for precipitation.In this work,we subjected a Co_(18)Cr_(15)Fe_(50)Ni_(10)Mo_(6.5)C_(0.5)(at%)medium-entropy alloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)to post-LPBF annealing at 900℃for 10 min.Microstructural investigation revealed that the cell boundaries of the as-built sample,which were decorated by Mo segregation,are replaced byμphase andM_(6)C typecarbide precipitatesduringannealingwhile thegrainstructureand sizeremain unaffected,indicating that the post-LPBF annealing delivered the proper amount of heat input to alter only the cell structure.The yield strength slightly decreased with annealing due to a reduction in the strengthening effect by the cell boundaries despite an increased precipitation strengthening effect.How-ever,the post-LPBF annealing improved the strain hardenability and the ultimate tensile strength was enhanced from∼1.02 to∼1.15 GPa owing to reinforced back stress hardening by the increased disloca-tion pile-up at the precipitates.Our results suggest that the cell structure with chemical heterogeneity can be successfully controlled by careful post-MAM heat treatment to tailor the mechanical performance,while also providing insight into alloy design for additive manufacturing.
基金financially supported by the NSFC Basic Science Center Program for“Multiscale Problems in Nonlinear Mechanics”(No.11988102)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFA0209902)+2 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB0510301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52192591 and 52071326)the Hong Kong Research Grants Council(No.GRF 11214121)。
文摘The strength-ductility trade-offwas evaded by deploying a triple-level heterogeneous structure into a CoNiV-based medium-entropy alloy(THS MEA).The innovative hetero-structures comprise chemical short-range ordering(CSRO)at the atomic level,B2 precipitates at the nanoscale level,and heterogeneous grains at the microscale level.The THS MEA exhibits superior mechanical properties,displaying a yield strength from 1.1 GPa to 1.5 GPa alongside a uniform elongation of 18%-35%.Compared with its coarse-grained(CG)counterpart,the THS MEA demonstrates the pronounced up-turn phenomenon and enhanced hardening behavior attributed to hetero-deformation-induced(HDI)hardening.The detailed microstructural characterizations reveal that CG MEA primarily accommodates deformation through extensive planar dislocations and Taylor lattices.However,the THS MEA exhibits a more complex deformation profile,characterized by planar and waved dislocations,deformation twins,stacking faults,and Lomer-Cottrell locks.Additionally,the interactions between dislocations and B2 nanoprecipitates play a pivotal role in dislocation entanglements and accumulations.Furthermore,the CSRO within the matrix effectively retards the dislocation motion,contributing to a substantive hardening effect.These findings underscore the potential of a heterogeneous microstructure strategy in enhancing strain hardening for conquering the strength-ductility dilemma.
基金supported by the Nano&Material Technology Development Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(No.RS-2023-00281246).
文摘This study demonstrated the potential for customizing the desired properties of the Co_(18.5)Cr_(12)Fe_(55)Ni_(9)Mo_(3.5)C_(2)(at.%)ferrous medium-entropy alloy by manipulating the deformation-induced martensite transformation(DIMT)behavior at liquid nitrogen temperature.This was achieved by modifying various initial microstructures through annealing at temperatures ranging from 900 to 1200℃.The variations in DIMT kinetics were analyzed based on two main factors.(1)Inducing carbide precipitation by annealing at 900 and 1000°C results in changes in the composition within the matrix,which may affect the stability of the face-centered cubic phase.Samples with a higher volume fraction of the carbide precipitates exhibit lower-GFCC→BCC and faster DIMT kinetics.(2)The onset and kinetics of DIMT are also affected by the use of martensite nucleation sites,which may vary depending on the presence of non-recrystallized regions or the grain size.In fine-grained structures,martensite primarily nucleated in the non-recrystallized regions and grain boundaries.However,in coarse-grained microstructures,martensite mainly nucleated along the in-grain shear bands and their intersections.This precise control of the microstructure results in superior properties.The samples annealed at 900 and 1000°C with carbide precipitates and fine grains exhibit ultrahigh ultimate tensile strength,which may reach elevated values up to∼1.8 GPa,while those annealed at 1100 and 1200°C with larger grains and no precipitates exhibit a uniform elongation that exceeds 100%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52071294)the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2022YFE0109800)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.LY20E020015).
文摘A single-phase anti-perovskite medium-entropy alloy nitride foams(MEANFs),as innovative materials for electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption,have been successfully synthesized through the lattice expansion induced by nitrogen doping.This achievement notably overcomes the inherent constraints of conventional metal-based absorbers,including low resonance frequency,high conductivity,and elevated density,for the synergistic advantages provided by multimetallic alloys and foams.Microstructural analysis with comprehensive theoretical calculations provides in-depth insights into the formation mechanism,electronic structure,and magnetic moment of MEANFs.Furthermore,deliberate component design along with the foam structure proves to be an effective strategy for enhancing impedance matching and absorption.The results show that the MEANFs exhibit a minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))value of-60.32 dB and a maximum effective absorption bandwidth(EAB_(max))of 5.28 GHz at 1.69 mm.This augmentation of energy dissipation in EMW is predominantly attributed to factors such as porous structure,interfacial polarization,defect-induced polarization,and magnetic resonance.This study demonstrates a facile and efficient approach for synthesizing single-phase medium-entropy alloys,emphasizing their potential as materials for electromagnetic wave absorption due to their adjustable magnetic-dielectric properties.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12404230 and 52061027)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LY23E010002)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Program Project of Gansu Province(Nos.22YF7GA155 and 22ZD6GA008)Lanzhou Youth Science and Technology Talent Innovation Project(No.2023-QN-91)the support from Gansu Provincial Computing Center
文摘In recent years,various highly pathogenic viruses have spread worldwide,posing serious threats to human life and property,thus creating an urgent demand for antibacterial structural materials.In this study,we developed two types of antibacterial medium-entropy alloys (MEAs):as-cast (Fe_(63.3)Mn_(14)Si_(9.1)Cr_(9.8)C_(3.8))_(88-x)Cu_(12)Ag_(x)(x=2,4 at%)(which do not require antibacterial aging heat treatment) and heat-treated (Fe_(63.3)Mn_(14)Si_(9.1)Cr_(9.8)C_(3.8))_(99.5-x)Cu_(x)Ag_(0.5)(x=2,4 at%)(abbreviated as CuxAg0.5 and Cu12Agx).Both MEA s exhibit in transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) and twinning-induced plasticity effects,demonstrating outstanding mechanical properties.Compared to 304 stainless steels,these ME As exhibit superior corrosion resistance,with the Cu2Ag0.5alloy performing the best,exhibiting a corrosion current density of 1.022 A·cm^(-2)and a corrosion potential of-0.297 VSCE.The antibacterial rate of the MEAs reached99.9%after 24 h of interaction with Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus,with Cu 12Ag2 achieving 99.9%antimicrobial activity within 6 h,indicating a shorter activation time for antibacterial activity.According to firstprinciples calculations of state density,work function,and surface energy,Cu12Ag2 demonstrated the highest ion release capability,with a work function of 3.7 eV and surface energy of 1.9 J·m^(-2).The electrostatic adsorption of the Xanthium sibiricum bionic structure,characterized by a nanoscale spherical phase within the antibacterial phase with a size less than 350 nm,promotes ion penetration into bacterial cells,enhancing the synergistic effects of ionic,electronic,and catalytic antibacterial mechanisms.This study provides a new approach for designing high-performance alloys that integrate functional and structural properties,offering broad-spectrum,efficient antibacterial applications under load-bearing conditions.
基金funded by the Youth Fund Project of GRINM(No.66922309)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52301220)。
文摘The equimolar NbZrTi medium-entropy alloy(MEA)has attracted attention due to its excellent comprehensive mechanical properties.In this study,the designed body-centered cubic NbZrTiAl_(4)(atomic percent,at%)MEA by Al addition,having a superplastic extensibility of~5000%under cold rolling,enables directly fabricated ultrathin foils with a thickness down to~0.2 mm without any treatments.Particularly,the annealed NbZrTiAl_(4) MEA foils,containing a coherent nanoscale B2,exhibit an ultrahigh yield strength of up to~1130 MPa,which even surpasses the bulk counterpart,while maintaining a good fracture elongation of up to~14%.The Al addition induced a stronger solid solution strengthening and fine-grain strengthening in the foils.Complex dislocation interactions and dislocation–B2 interactions promoted a dynamical formation of dislocation bands,which yielded work-hardening ability and tensile ductility.These findings provide a novel strategy for the design of ultrathin refractory medium-entropy foils to break through their performance limits at ultrahigh temperatures and guide the design of high-performance lightweight foils for structural applications.
基金financially supported by the Science and Technology Program Project of Gansu Province(No.24ZD13GA018)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12404230 and 52061027)+1 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LY23E010002)Lanzhou Youth Science and Technology Talent Innovation Project(No.2023-QN-91)
文摘Bacterial and mycoplasma infections pose a severe hazard to human life and property.These necessitate the development of antibacterial metallic materials that can be produced efficiently in large quantities.In this study,an(Fe_(63.3)Mn_(14)Si_(9.1)Cr_(9.8)C_(3.8))_(86)Cu_(12)Ag_(2)medium-entropy alloy(MEA)consisting of in situ FCC1(austenite)and FCC2(Cu–Ag-rich)phases was prepared.It displayed a yield strength of 1100 MPa,fracture strength of 1921 MPa,and compressive plasticity of 27%at room temperature.This is attributed to the low stacking fault energy(3.7 m J m^(-2))inducing strong transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP),twinning-induced plasticity(TWIP),and lattice distortion.The alloy contained nano-and microscale antibacterial phases.This enabled it to achieve an antimicrobial efficiency higher than 99.9%against E.coli and S.aureus after6 h of exposure.The hot working efficiency makes it preferable for mass production with critical process parameters.A constitutive model was established using the Arrhenius equation to validate the applicability of the dynamic materials model(DMM).Subsequently,the hot processing map of the medium-entropy alloy was established based on the DMM.The optimal processing parameters were determined as 800℃with strain rates of10^(–1)–10^(–2)s^(-1).The low stacking fault energy ensures that dynamic recrystallization is the primary softening mechanism in the“safe”region.Finally,the density of states(DOS)of the MEA(determined by first-principles calculations)was significantly lower(162.1 eV)than those of Ni and Fe.This indicated a strong high-temperature stability.The DOS increased marginally with an increase in deformation.
基金supported by the Korea Institute for Advance-ment of Technology(KIAT)grant funded by the Korea Government(MOTIE)(HRD Program for Industrial Innovation)(No.P0023676)the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(Nos.NRF-2022R1A5A1030054 and RS-2023-00281508).
文摘Medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)that exhibit transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)from face-centered cubic(FCC)to body-centered cubic(BCC)are considered promising for liquid hydrogen environments due to their remarkable cryogenic strength.Nonetheless,studies on hydrogen embrittlement(HE)in BCC-TRIP MEAs have not been conducted,although the TRIP effect and consequent BCC martensite usually deteriorate HE susceptibility.In these alloys,initial as-quenched martensite alters hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior,and deformation-induced martensitic transformation(DIMT)provides preferred crack propagation sites,which critically affects HE susceptibility.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the HE behav-ior of BCC-TRIP MEAs by designing four V10 Cr_(10)Co_(30)Fe_(50-x)Ni_(x)(x=0,1,2,and 3 at%)MEAs,adjusting both the initial phase constituent and phase metastability.A decreased Ni content leads to a reduced fraction and mechanical stability of FCC,which in turn increases HE susceptibility,as determined through electro-chemical hydrogen pre-charging and slow-strain rate tests The permeation test and thermal desorption analysis reveal that the hydrogen diffusivity and content are affected by initial BCC fraction,interconnectivity of BCC,and refined FCC.As these initial phase constituents differ between the alloys with FCC-and BCC-dominant initial phase,microstructural factors affecting HE are unveiled discretely among these alloy groups by correlation of hydrogen-induced crack behavior with hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior.In alloys with an FCC-dominant initial phase,the initial BCC fraction and DIMT initiation rate emerge as critical factors,rather than the extent of DIMT.For BCC-dominant alloys,the primary contributor is an increase in the initial BCC fraction,rather than the extent or rate of DIMT.The unraveled roles of microstructural factors provide insights into designing HE-resistant BCC-TRIP MEAs.
文摘Facing the dual challenges of environmental pollution and energy crisis,photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen(H_(2))production has emerged as a promising strategy to convert solar energy into storable chemical energy.In this work,the medium-entropy metal sulfides((FeCoNi)S_(2))as cocatalysts are successfully anchored onto protonated g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets(HCN NSs)to fabricated(FeCo-Ni)S_(2)-HCN composite via a solvothermal method.The photocatalytic hydrogen production rate of(FeCoNi)S_(2)-HCN composite reaches 2996μmol·h^(-1)·g^(-1),representing 83.22,9.16,and 1.34-fold enhancements compared to HCN(36μmol·h^(-1)·g^(-1)),FeS_(2)-HCN(327μmol·h^(-1)·g^(-1))and(FeCo)S_(2)-HCN(2240μmol·h^(-1)·g^(-1)).The apparent quantum efficiency of(FeCoNi)S_(2)-HCN composite attains 12.29% at λ=370 nm.Comprehensive characterizations and experimental analyses reveal that the superior photocatalytic performance stems from three synergistic mechanisms:(1)The curled-edge lamellar morphology of HCN nanosheets provides a large specific surface area,which enhances light absorption,facilitates electron transfer,and promotes cocatalyst loading.(2)(FeCoNi)S_(2)as cocatalyst expands the light absorption range and capacity,accelerates the separation and transfer of electron-hole pairs,and creates abundant active sites to trap photogenerated carriers for surface hydrogen evolution reactions.(3)The synergistic interactions among multiple metallic elements(Fe,Co and Ni)further enhance surface activity,increase photogenerated carrier density,and reduce charge transport resistance,ultimately optimizing hydrogen production efficiency.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22302019)Changzhou Sci&Tech Program(CJ20220214)。
文摘Environmental pollution and energy crisis are the most important problems all over the world.Polyethylene terephthalate(PET)is a widely used and difficult-to-degrade plastic that can be decomposed into terephthalic acid(PTA)and ethylene glycol(EG),and the EG can be electrocatalytically oxidized to high-value-added formic acid(FA).However,the commercial RuO_(2)cannot support the EG oxidative reaction(EGOR)due to its strong absorption of intermediates and less exposed active sites,so the RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)medium-entropy alloy oxide(MEAO)was constructed in this work.The RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)fills up the O vacancy of RuO_(2)and repairs the instability of RuO_(2),and the lattice O in the RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)promotes the EGOR by sacrificing itself to generate O vacancies.The RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)shows a low EGOR potential of 1.13 V at 10 mA cm^(-2),and a low hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)potential of 43 m V at 10 mA cm^(-2).The RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)shows a high Faradic efficiency(FE)of close to 100%through the glycolaldehyde/GA pathway via the in situ ATR-IR spectroscopy.Density functional theory(DFT)reveals that RuSb_(0.92)O_(1.76)has a moderate adsorption capacity for intermediates in the EGOR.This work provides a potential avenue for the MEAO catalysts in electrocatalytic plastic upcycling coupling hydrogen energy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51722104,51790482,51621063 and 51625103)the 111 Project 2.0 of China(PB2018008)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0700701)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities for part of financial support(xtr022019004)。
文摘Alloying is an effective strategy to tailor microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off dilemma.In this work,we combined a novel alloy design principle,i.e.harvesting pronounced solid solution hardening(SSH)based on the misfit volumes engineering,and simultaneously,architecting the ductile matrix based on the valence electron concentrations(VEC)criterion,to fulfill an excellent strength-ductility synergy for the newly emerging high/medium-entropy alloys(HEAs/MEAs).Based on this strategy,Al/Ta co-doping within NiCoCr MEA leads to an efficient synthetic approach,that is minor Al/Ta co-doping not only renders significantly enhanced strength with notable SSH effect and ultrahigh strain-hardening capability,but also sharply refines grains and induces abnormal twinning behaviors of(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA.Compared with the partially twinned NiCoCr MEA,the yield strength(σy)and ultimate tensile strength(σUTS)of fully twinned Al/Ta-containing MEA were increased by~102%to~600 MPa and~35%to~1000 MPa,respectively,along with good ductility beyond 50%.Different from the NiCoCr MEA with deformation twins(DTs)/stacking faults(SFs)dominated plasticity,the extraordinary strain-hardening capability of the solute-hardened(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA,deactivated deformation twinning,originates from the high density of dislocation walls,microbands and abundance of SFs.The abnormal twinning behaviors,i.e.,prevalence of annealing twins(ATs)but absence of DTs in(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA,are explained in terms of the relaxation of grain boundaries(for ATs)and the twinning mechanism transition(for DTs),respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51434004,U1435205,51774074)the Transformation Project of Major Scientific and Technological Achievements in Shenyang(Grant No.Z17-5-003)
文摘A novel high nitrogen medium-entropy alloy CrCoNiN, which had higher strength and slightly lower ductility than CrCoNi alloy, was successfully manufactured by pressurized metallurgy.The microstructure and corrosion behaviour were investigated by microscopic, electrochemical and spectroscopic methods. The results indicated that nitrogen existed in the form of Cr2N precipitates and uniformly distributed N atoms, and nitrogen alloying significantly refined the grain size. Besides, nitrogen enriched on the outmost surface of passive film and metal/film interface as ammonia （NH3 and NH4^＋） and CrN, respectively. The significant improvement of corrosion resistance of CrCoNiN was attributed to the lower metastahle pitting susceptibility together with thicker, less defective and more compact passive film.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92163201,U2067219,51722104,51790482,and 51761135031)the National Key Research and Devel-opment Program of China(No.2017YFA0700701)+1 种基金the 111 Project 2.0 of China(No.BP2018008)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.xtr022019004).
文摘In this work,we designed a novel NiCoCr-based medium-entropy alloy(MEA)strengthened by coher-ent L12-nanoparticles,i.e.,(NiCoCr)92 Al 6 Ta 2(at.%).The strengthening and deformation mechanisms of the material and the coarsening kinetics of the coherent precipitates were systematically investigated.The results indicated that giant precipitation hardening and its synergy with other strengthening contributors confer on the aged material a yield strength as high as 1.0 GPa.Moreover,a unique particle-features-dependent plasticity mechanism was revealed in this alloy.That is,the alloy with a lower volume frac-tion,denser distribution,and finer particles mainly deformed by dislocation planar slip,otherwise,stack-faults-mediated plasticity was favored,rationalized by the cooperative/competitive effect of stack-fault energy,spatial confinement,and applied stress.Furthermore,the coarsening behavior of precipitate fol-lowed a modified Lifshitz-Slyozov-Wagner(LSW)model,and the nanoparticles displayed remarkably su-perior thermal stability compared to most traditional superalloys and reported multicomponent alloys.The superb coarsening resistance of precipitate originated from the coupled effect of intrinsic sluggish diffusion in multi-principal alloys and the dual-roles of Ta species as a precipitate stabilizer.This work provides a new pathway to develop strong-yet-ductile multicomponent alloys as promising candidates for high-temperature applications.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51975474)the Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars from Shaanxi Province(No.2018JC007)+1 种基金the Natural Science Basic Research Program from Shaanxi Province(No.2019JQ-020)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3102019JC001)。
文摘The excellent properties of the multi-principal element alloys(e.g.,the CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy)make them a perfect candidate for structure materials.Their low strength and poor wear-resistance,however,limit considerably their applications.In this study,a lamellar eutectic microstructure was introduced by addition of Hf into CoCrNi alloy to produce a series of CoCrNiHf_(x)(x=0.1,0.2,0.3 and 0.4)eutectic medium-entropy alloys.A homogeneous eutectic microstructure with an alternate array of the soft FCC solid-solution phase and the hard Laves phase was identified for the as-cast CoCrNiHf_(0.3)alloy.After an investigation of the microstructure,mechanical and tribological properties,it was found that the hardness(plasticity)increases(decreases)with the increasing volume fraction of the Laves phase and the CoCrNiHf_(0.3)eutectic alloy exhibits both good plasticity and high strength.The wear behavior is strongly dependent on the applied normal load.For a low normal load,its tribological behavior follows the Archard's equation and a higher hardness due to Hf addition can resist plastic deformation and abrasive wear.When the normal load is high enough,the hypoeutectic or hypereutectic alloy,which possessing either high strength or good ductility but not at the same time,exhibit a poor wear resistance.In comparison,the full eutectic CoCrNiHf_(0.3)alloy with a superior combination of strength and toughness shows the best wear performance,as it can significantly reduce fracture during wear.
