Carbon nanotubes(CNTs) are fabricated in carbon cloth by ultilizing the waste gasses when fabricating hafnium carbide nanowires(HfC_(NWS)) through thermal pyrolysis of Hf-containing polymer precursor.The formed HfC_(N...Carbon nanotubes(CNTs) are fabricated in carbon cloth by ultilizing the waste gasses when fabricating hafnium carbide nanowires(HfC_(NWS)) through thermal pyrolysis of Hf-containing polymer precursor.The formed HfC_(NWS) are distributed uniformly on the surface of the carbon fibers in carbon/carbon(C/C) composites and display perfect single crystal appearance.The pyrolysis of the Hf-containing organic precursor provides hafnium and carbon source for the growth of HfC_(NWS).The released waste gasses containing CO,CH4and CO_(2)are the main carbon source for the growth of CNTs.Specifically,the flexural strength of HfC_(NWS) reinforced carbon/carbon(HfC_(NWS)-C/C) composites is enhanced by ~105% compared with pure C/C,and the CNTs/carbon cloth also displays improved electrochemical performance with respect to capacitor applications.The present study introduces a novel sustainable and eco-friendly process related to polymer-derived ceramics to form advanced ceramic nanocomposites and proposes a deep understanding of the growth mechanism of CNTs.展开更多
Since the 1960s,a new class of Si-based advanced ceramics called polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)has been widely reported because of their unique capabilities to produce various ceramic materials(e.g.,ceramic fibers,cer...Since the 1960s,a new class of Si-based advanced ceramics called polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)has been widely reported because of their unique capabilities to produce various ceramic materials(e.g.,ceramic fibers,ceramic matrix composites,foams,films,and coatings)and their versatile applications.Particularly,due to their promising structural and functional properties for energy conversion and storage,the applications of PDCs in these fields have attracted much attention in recent years.This review highlights the recent progress in the PDC field with the focus on energy conversion and storage applications.Firstly,a brief introduction of the Si-based polymer-derived ceramics in terms of synthesis,processing,and microstructure characterization is provided,followed by a summary of PDCs used in energy conversion systems(mainly in gas turbine engines),including fundamentals and material issues,ceramic matrix composites,ceramic fibers,thermal and environmental barrier coatings,as well as high-temperature sensors.Subsequently,applications of PDCs in the field of energy storage are reviewed with a strong focus on anode materials for lithium and sodium ion batteries.The possible applications of the PDCs in Li–S batteries,supercapacitors,and fuel cells are discussed as well.Finally,a summary of the reported applications and perspectives for future research with PDCs are presented.展开更多
Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)method opens up new possibilities for the preparation of novel multi-phase ceramic nanocomposites owing to the molecular design of the precursors at the nanoscale level.In the current wor...Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)method opens up new possibilities for the preparation of novel multi-phase ceramic nanocomposites owing to the molecular design of the precursors at the nanoscale level.In the current work,ZrC coatings incorporated with polymer-derived ceramic microspheres(CMS),SiH-fOC_CMS,were deposited to enhance the ablation resistance by supersonic atmosphere plasma spraying.Upon 10.0 MW·m^(-2) plasma ablation at above 3000℃,the linear ablation rate of ZrC-SiHfOC_CMS coat-ing was reduced to 0.20μm·s^(-1),62%lower than that of the pristine ZrC coating.The improvement was ascribed to the presentence of viscous SiO_(2)/HfO_(2) molten mixed phase,rather than HfSiO4,which can ef-fectively seal pinholes and cracks.Moreover,the in-situ generated crystalline SiO_(2) had a lower oxygen diffusion rate than amorphous SiO_(2),meanwhile,m-HfO_(2) could improve the stability of SiO_(2) glassy film,thus further enhancing the ablation resistance.展开更多
Ceramic aerogels(CAs)have emerged as a significant research frontier across various applications due to their lightweight,high porosity,and easily tunable structural characteristics.However,the intrinsic weak interact...Ceramic aerogels(CAs)have emerged as a significant research frontier across various applications due to their lightweight,high porosity,and easily tunable structural characteristics.However,the intrinsic weak interactions among the constituent nanoparticles,coupled with the limited toughness of traditional CAs,make them susceptible to structural collapse or even catastrophic failure when exposed to complex mechanical external forces.Unlike 0D building units,1D ceramic nanofibers(CNFs)possess a high aspect ratio and exceptional flexibility simultaneously,which are desirable building blocks for elastic CAs.This review presents the recent progress in electrospun ceramic nanofibrous aerogels(ECNFAs)that are constructed using ECNFs as building blocks,focusing on the various preparation methods and corresponding structural characteristics,strategies for optimizing mechanical performance,and a wide range of applications.The methods for preparing ECNFs and ECNFAs with diverse structures were initially explored,followed by the implementation of optimization strategies for enhancing ECNFAs,emphasizing the improvement of reinforcing the ECNFs,establishing the bonding effects between ECNFs,and designing the aggregate structures of the aerogels.Moreover,the applications of ECNFAs across various fields are also discussed.Finally,it highlights the existing challenges and potential opportunities for ECNFAs to achieve superior properties and realize promising prospects.展开更多
Ceramic thin plates were prepared using kaolin,potassium sodium feldspar and quartz powder as the main raw materials and kaolin,α-Al_(2)O_(3),MoO_(3) and AlF_(3)·3H_(2)O as additives.The experiment examined the ...Ceramic thin plates were prepared using kaolin,potassium sodium feldspar and quartz powder as the main raw materials and kaolin,α-Al_(2)O_(3),MoO_(3) and AlF_(3)·3H_(2)O as additives.The experiment examined the effects of different additives on mullite formation,as well as the microstructure and properties of the ceramic thin plates.Additionally,the study explored the toughening and strengthening mechanisms induced by the additives,providing a theoretical foundation for further optimizing the toughness of ceramic thin plates.The results showed that the D4 sample fired at 1220℃(with an addition of 20 wt% α-Al_(2)O_(3))exhibited the best performance,with a water absorption rate of 0.07%,apparent porosity of 0.18%,bulk density of 2.75 g·cm^(-3),firing shrinkage of 12.76%,bending strength reaching 101.93 MPa,and fracture toughness of 2.51 MPa·m^(1/2).As the amount ofα-Al_(2)O_(3) additive increased,the ceramic thin plates exhibited a greater abundance of short rod-like mullite and corundum grains,which were tightly packed together,forming a framework for the ceramic thin plates.This microstructure enhanced pathways for crack propagation,dispersed internal stresses,and increased fracture surface energy,resulting in significant improvements in both strength and fracture toughness of the ceramic thin plates.展开更多
(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics,as an emerging class of ultra-high-temperature materials,have garnered significant interest due to their unique multi-principal-element crystal structure and exceptional hightemperatu...(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics,as an emerging class of ultra-high-temperature materials,have garnered significant interest due to their unique multi-principal-element crystal structure and exceptional hightemperature properties.This study systematically investigates the mechanical properties of(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics by employing first-principles density functional theory,combined with the Debye-Grüneisen model,to explore the variations in their thermophysical properties with temperature(0–2000 K)and pressure(0–30 GPa).Thermodynamically,the calculated mixing enthalpy and Gibbs free energy confirm the feasibility of forming a stable single-phase solid solution in(NbZrHfTi)C.The calculated results of the elastic stiffness constant indicate that the material meets the mechanical stability criteria of the cubic crystal system,further confirming the structural stability.Through evaluation of key mechanical parameters—bulk modulus,shear modulus,Young’s modulus,and Poisson’s ratio—we provide comprehensive insight into the macro-mechanical behaviour of the material and its correlation with the underlying microstructure.Notably,compared to traditional binary carbides and their average properties,(NbZrHfTi)C exhibits higher Vickers hardness(Approximately 28.5 GPa)and fracture toughness(Approximately 3.4 MPa⋅m^(1/2)),which can be primarily attributed to the lattice distortion and solid-solution strengthening mechanism.The study also utilizes the quasi-harmonic approximation method to predict the material’s thermophysical properties,including Debye temperature(initial value around 563 K),thermal expansion coefficient(approximately 8.9×10^(−6) K−1 at 2000 K),and other key parameters such as heat capacity at constant volume.The results show that within the studied pressure and temperature ranges,(NbZrHfTi)C consistently maintains a stable phase structure and good thermomechanical properties.The thermal expansion coefficient increasing with temperature,while heat capacity approaches the Dulong-Petit limit at elevated temperatures.These findings underscore the potential of(NbZrHfTi)C applications in ultra-high temperature thermal protection systems,cutting tool coatings,and nuclear structural materials.展开更多
Low reactivity and appropriate wettability between molten superalloys and ceramic materials are crucial for the production of high-quality superalloy castings.The sessile-drop experiment was employed to systematically...Low reactivity and appropriate wettability between molten superalloys and ceramic materials are crucial for the production of high-quality superalloy castings.The sessile-drop experiment was employed to systematically investigate the interfacial reaction and wettability between the 4777DS1 superalloy and SiO_(2)-based ceramic core at various temperatures(1,480℃,1,500℃,1,520℃,and 1,550℃).The wetting behavior and interfacial reaction products at different temperatures were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The interfacial reaction process and products were discussed,and the thermodynamic behavior and interfacial reaction mechanisms were elucidated.The results demonstrate that the wetting behavior and interfacial reaction between the 4777DS1 alloy and the ceramic core are significantly influenced by temperature.The wettability angle exhibits a trend of initial decrease followed by an increase with rising temperature,reaching a maximum of 139°at 1,480℃,indicating poorer wettability of the 4777DS1 superalloy with the ceramic core and better casting properties at this specific temperature.The most intense interfacial reaction occurs at 1,520℃,resulting in the formation of the main interfacial reaction products such as Al_(2)O_(3),SiO_(2),and HfO_(2).Additionally,some crystal-like products rich in Si and Hf distribute on the reaction layer.展开更多
When a ceramic ionic-crystal nanocluster is group-substituted with polymer chain segments to form an ionomeric aggregate,is the ordered structure maintained within the sterically hindered nanocluster?We observed,for N...When a ceramic ionic-crystal nanocluster is group-substituted with polymer chain segments to form an ionomeric aggregate,is the ordered structure maintained within the sterically hindered nanocluster?We observed,for Na-salt sulfonated polystyrene ionomer,the electron-diffraction lattice fringes of the nanoclusters,which proved their internal crystalline ordering driven by electrostatic attractions overcoming steric hindrance.Kinetically,the nanoclusters'enhanced melting endotherm upon aging indicate their quasi-,slow-ordering character.Extended tight binding molecular dynamics simulations provide an insight into the mechanism underlying the ionic-group aggregation during nanoclustering.We hence proposed an uncommon state of order,polymer-bound ceramic quasicrystal,supplementary to the order phenomena in crystalline ceramics.展开更多
Utilization of ceramic wastes to fabricate concrete can not only effectively dispose the wastes,but also reduce the energy and source consumptions.Therefore,we fabricated a green ultra high performance concrete using ...Utilization of ceramic wastes to fabricate concrete can not only effectively dispose the wastes,but also reduce the energy and source consumptions.Therefore,we fabricated a green ultra high performance concrete using ceramic waste powder(CWP)to replace 55%of cement,and ceramic waste aggregate(CWA)to replace 100%natural quartz sand.However,high content of ceramic wastes will harm the concrete performance including workability and mechanical properties.Therefore,a low-cost and low carbon nano-calcium carbonate(NC)was introduced to compensate for the defects caused by large amounts of CWP and CWA to workability and mechanical behavior.The experimental results show that the workability of ultra high performance concrete with large amounts of CWP and CWA(UHPCLCC)increases by 28.57%with NC content of 5%.Moreover,the flexural strengths,fracture energy,compressive strengths,and compressive toughness of UHPCLCC increase up to 29.6%,56.5%,20.4%,and 37.6%,respectively,which is caused by the nano-core effect of NC.展开更多
In a rapid cycling synchrotron(RCS),the magnetic field is synchronized with the beam energy,creating a highly dynamic magnetic environment.A ceramic chamber with a shielding layer(RF shield),composed of a series of co...In a rapid cycling synchrotron(RCS),the magnetic field is synchronized with the beam energy,creating a highly dynamic magnetic environment.A ceramic chamber with a shielding layer(RF shield),composed of a series of copper strips connected to a capacitor at either end,is typically employed as a vacuum chamber to mitigate eddy current effects and beam coupling impedance.Consequently,the ceramic chamber exhibits a thin-walled multilayered complex structure.Previous theoretical studies have suggested that the impedance of such a structure has a negligible impact on the beam.However,recent impedance measurements of the ceramic chamber in the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)RCS revealed a resonance in the low-frequency range,which was confirmed by further theoretical analysis as a source of beam instability in the RCS.Currently,the magnitude of this impedance cannot be accurately assessed using theoretical calculations.In this study,we used the CST Microwave Studio to confirm the impedance of the ceramic chamber.Further simulations covering six different types of ceramic chambers were conducted to develop an impedance model in the RCS.Additionally,this study investigates the resonant characteristics of the ceramic chamber impedance,finding that the resonant frequency is closely related to the capacitance of the capacitors.This finding provides clear directions for further impedance optimization and is crucial for achieving a beam power of 500 kW for the CSNS Phase-Ⅱ project(CSNS-Ⅱ).However,careful attention must be paid to the voltage across the capacitors.展开更多
In this study,the design,analysis,manufacturing,and testing of a 3D-printed conformal microstrip array antenna for high-temperature environments is presented.3D printing technology is used to fabricate a curved cerami...In this study,the design,analysis,manufacturing,and testing of a 3D-printed conformal microstrip array antenna for high-temperature environments is presented.3D printing technology is used to fabricate a curved ceramic substrate,and laser sintering and microdroplet spraying processes are used to add the conductive metal on the curved substrate.The problems of gain loss,bandwidth reduction,and frequency shift caused by high temperatures are addressed by using a proper antenna design,with parasitic patches,slots,and metal resonant cavities.The antenna prototype is characterized by the curved substrates and the conductive metals for the power dividers,the patch,and the ground plane;its performance is examined up to a temperature of 600℃in a muffle furnace and compared with the results from the numerical analysis.The results show that the antenna can effectively function at 600℃and even higher temperatures.展开更多
Ceramic cells promise ideal energy conversion and storage devices,making the development of efficient and robust air electrodes crucial for their application.In this study,a Ba_(0.4)Sr_(0.5)Cs_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Fe_(0.2)Nb_...Ceramic cells promise ideal energy conversion and storage devices,making the development of efficient and robust air electrodes crucial for their application.In this study,a Ba_(0.4)Sr_(0.5)Cs_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Fe_(0.2)Nb_(0.1)O_(3−δ)(BSCCFN)air electrode,based on Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3−δ)(BSCF),is designed using a perovskite A-B-site ionic Lewis acid strength(ISA)polarization distribution strategy and is successfully applied in both oxygen-ion conducting solid oxide fuel cells(O-SOFCs)and proton-conducting reversible protonic ceramic cells(R-PCCs).When BSCCFN is used as the air electrode in O-SOFCs,a peak power density(PPD)of 1.45 W cm^(−2)is achieved at 650°C,whereas in R-PCCs,a PPD of 1.13 W cm^(−2)and a current density of−1.8 A cm^(−2)at 1.3 V are achieved at the same temperature and show stable reversibility over 100 h.Experimental measurements and theoretical calculations demonstrate that low-ISA Cs+doping accelerates the reaction kinetics of both oxygen ions and protons,while high-ISA Nb^(5+)doping enhances electrode stability.The synergistic effect of Cs^(+)and Nb^(5+)co-doping in the BSCCFN electrode lies in the ISA polarization distribution,which weakens the Co/Fe–O bond covalency,thereby promoting oxygen vacancy formation and facilitating the conduction of oxygen ions and protons.展开更多
Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs) strategy shows a great deal of advantages for the fabrication of advanced ceramics. Organosilicon polymers facilitate the shaping process and different silicon-based ceramics with contro...Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs) strategy shows a great deal of advantages for the fabrication of advanced ceramics. Organosilicon polymers facilitate the shaping process and different silicon-based ceramics with controllable components can be fabricated by modifying organosilicon polymers or adding fillers. It is worth noting that silicate ceramics can also be fabricated from organosilicon polymers by the introduction of active fillers, which could react with the produced silica during pyrolysis. The organosilicon polymer-derived ceramics show many unique properties, which have attracted many attentions in various fields. This review summarizes the typical organosilicon polymers and the processing of organosilicon polymers to fabricate silicon-based ceramics, especially highlights the three-dimensional(3 D) printing technique for shaping the organosilicon polymerderived ceramics, which makes the possibility to fabricate silicon-based ceramics with complex structure. More importantly, the recent studies on fabricating typical non-oxide and silicate ceramics derived from organosilicon polymers and their biomedical applications are highlighted.展开更多
Multiphase polymer-derived ceramics have the advantages of thermal stability and adjustable dielectric properties,which exhibit significant potential for use in high-temperature microwave absorbing materials.Herein,Co...Multiphase polymer-derived ceramics have the advantages of thermal stability and adjustable dielectric properties,which exhibit significant potential for use in high-temperature microwave absorbing materials.Herein,Co-containing polymer-derived SiCN(Co-SiCN)ceramics were successfully synthesized by the physical mixing of zeolitic imidazolate framework(ZIF)-67 and polysilazane precursors and subsequent pyrolysis.The phase and chemical compositions,microstructures,dielectric properties,electromagnetic wave absorption(EWA)performance,and mechanism of the ceramics were investigated.The results showed that the introduction of ZIF-67 promoted the in situ formation of dielectric loss phases,including SiC nanocrystals,CoSi nanocrystals,and free carbon.The phase composition can be regulated by controlling the pyrolysis temperature to achieve ideal EWA properties.The Co-SiCN ceramic pyrolyzed at 1500℃demonstrated excellent EWA performance,with a maximum effective absorption band(EAB_(max))of 3.0 GHz at an ultralow thickness of 1.05 mm and minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of-46.4 dB at a low frequency of 6 GHz.Compared with other reported SiCN-based ceramics containing magnetic metals,the ceramics prepared in this study stand out because of their low RL and high EAB at low thicknesses.The superior microwave absorption performance of the Co-SiCN ceramics is attributed to the heterointerface polarization,and impedance matching induced by the synergistic effects of their co-existing electromagnetic transparent/absorption phases.This study provides new insights into the development of high-performance SiCNbased microwave absorbers.展开更多
Some active metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),TiO_(2),and Cr_(2)O_(3))were selected as dopants to the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic shells for investment casting of K417G superalloy.The effects of dopant types and contents(0,2,5,a...Some active metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),TiO_(2),and Cr_(2)O_(3))were selected as dopants to the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic shells for investment casting of K417G superalloy.The effects of dopant types and contents(0,2,5,and 8 wt.%)on the wettability and interfacial reaction between the alloy and shell were investigated by a sessile-drop experiment.The results show that increasing the Al_(2)O_(3) doping contents(0−8 wt.%)reduces the porosity(21.74%−10.08%)and roughness(3.22−1.34μm)of the shell surface.The increase in Cr_(2)O_(3) dopant content(2−8 wt.%)further exacerbates the interfacial reaction,leading to an increase in the thickness of the reaction layer(2.6−3.1μm)and a decrease in the wetting angle(93.9°−91.0°).The addition of Al_(2)O_(3) and TiO_(2) dopants leads to the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5) composite oxides in the reaction products,which effectively inhibits the interfacial reaction.The increase in TiO_(2) dopant contents(0−8 wt.%)further promotes the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5),which decreases the thickness of the interfacial reaction layer(3.9−1.2μm)and increases the wetting angle(95.0°−103.8°).The introduced dopants enhance the packing density of the shell surface,while simultaneously suppress the diffusion of active metal elements from the alloy matrix to the interface.展开更多
Besides the original acknowledgements,the authors Ralf Riedel and Magdalena Graczyk-Zajac would like to also acknowledge EU support in the frame of H2020 project SIMBA under grant agreement number 963542.
Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)pyrolyzed at high temperatures are promising electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption materials for aerodynamically heated parts of aircraft under harsh environments.Nev-ertheless,high-tempera...Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)pyrolyzed at high temperatures are promising electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption materials for aerodynamically heated parts of aircraft under harsh environments.Nev-ertheless,high-temperature pyrolysis results in a significant increase of electrical and dielectric proper-ties of the ceramics,causing extensive reflection of EMW.To address this challenge,boron nitride-coated carbon nanotubes(BN@CNTs)were fabricated and introduced into polymer-derived SiC(PDC-SiC)by py-rolyzing its precursor higher than 1200℃to form SiC-BN@CNT ceramic composites.The fabricated com-posites with 3 wt.%BN@CNTs pyrolyzed at 1200℃have an effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 4.2 GHz(8.2-12.4 GHz)at a thickness of 3.4 mm and the minimum reflection loss(RL min)of-57.20 dB.The ultra-broad EAB of 12.62 GHz(5.38-18 GHz)is obtained by simulation through periodic structure design-ing.The RL of the metamaterials was also measured using an arch testing method at a frequency range of 2-18 GHz and an EAB of 11.52 GHz(6.48-18 GHz)is obtained.The excellent absorption is attributed to the BN layer that limits the electrical conduction of the ceramic composites while retaining the high loss of CNTs.The introduction of BN@CNTs causes the refinement of SiC grains,which provides plenty of interfaces and enhances the interface polarization loss.This work successfully solves the problem that PDCs pyrolyzed at elevated temperatures cannot be used as EMW absorption materials by applying BN coating on CNTs served as absorbers for PDC-SiC.The results of this work greatly broaden the application scope of the PDC systems for EMW absorption.展开更多
Hafnium carbonitride(HfC_(x)N_(1-x))ceramics have drawn considerable interest due to their exceptional me-chanical and thermophysical properties.Herein,we report a novel single-source precursor with Hf-N bonds as the ...Hafnium carbonitride(HfC_(x)N_(1-x))ceramics have drawn considerable interest due to their exceptional me-chanical and thermophysical properties.Herein,we report a novel single-source precursor with Hf-N bonds as the main chain and fabricate HfC_(x)N_(1-x)ceramics after pyrolysis of the precursor.The synthesis,ceramic conversion,and microstructural evolution of the single-source precursor as well as the derived HfC_(x)N_(1-x)ceramics treated under various atmospheres were investigated.The results indicate that in an argon atmosphere,the nitrogen content within HfC_(x)N_(1-x)decreases with rising temperature.While under a nitrogen atmosphere,the high concentration of N_(2)facilitates the rapid conversion of HfO2 to Hf7O8N4,which subsequently promotes the transformation of the HfC_(x)N_(1-x)solid solution ceramics.During this process,there is also an inhibitory effect of N_(2)on the tendency of HfN into HfC.Moreover,the desired chemical composition of HfC_(x)N_(1-x)can be regulated by adjusting the N_(2)concentration in the heat treat-ment atmosphere.The present work proposes a novel strategy for the single-source precursor-derived carbonitride ceramics and provides a deep understanding of the preparation and property modulation of HfC_(x)N_(1-x)ceramics.展开更多
As a 3D printing method,laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)technology has been extensively proven to offer significant advantages in fabricating complex structured specimens,achieving ultra-fine microstructures,and enhancin...As a 3D printing method,laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)technology has been extensively proven to offer significant advantages in fabricating complex structured specimens,achieving ultra-fine microstructures,and enhancing performances.In the domain of manufacturing melt-grown oxide ceramics,it encounters substantial challenges in suppressing crack defects during the rapid solidification process.The strategic integration of high entropy alloys(HEA),leveraging the significant ductility and toughness into ceramic powders represents a major innovation in overcoming the obstacles.The ingenious doping of HEA parti-cles preserves the eutectic microstructures of the Al_(2)O_(3)/GdAlO_(3)(GAP)/ZrO_(2)ceramic composite.The high damage tolerance of the HEA alloy under high strain rates enables the absorption of crack energy and alleviation of internal stresses during LPBF,effectively reducing crack initiation and growth.Due to in-creased curvature forces and intense Marangoni convection at the top of the molt pool,particle collision intensifies,leading to the tendency of HEA particles to agglomerate at the upper part of the molt pool.However,this phenomenon can be effectively alleviated in the remelting process of subsequent layer de-position.Furthermore,a portion of the HEA particles partially dissolves and sinks into the molten pool,acting as heterogeneous nucleation particles,inducing the formation of equiaxed eutectic and leading pri-mary phase nucleation.Some HEA particles diffuse into the lamellar ternary eutectic structures,further promoting the refinement of eutectic microstructures due to increased undercooling.The innovative dop-ing of HEA particles has effectively facilitated the fabrication of turbine-structured,conical,and cylindrical ternary eutectic ceramic composite specimens with diameters of about 70 mm,demonstrating significant developmental potential in the field of ceramic composite manufacturing.展开更多
Piezoelectric ceramic materials are important components of piezoelectric buzzers,where the parameter of inverse piezoelectric coefficient(d_(33)^(*))plays a decisive role in the performance of the buzzer.Here,we repo...Piezoelectric ceramic materials are important components of piezoelectric buzzers,where the parameter of inverse piezoelectric coefficient(d_(33)^(*))plays a decisive role in the performance of the buzzer.Here,we report the manufacture and performance of a lead-free ceramic-based(0.96(K_(0.5)Na_(0.5))(Nb_(0.96)Sb_(0.04))O_(3)-0.04(Bi_(0.5)Na_(0.5))ZrO_(3)-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3),abbreviated as KNNS-BNZ-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3))piezoelectric buzzer and compare it with commercial(PbZr_(0.5)Ti_(0.5)O_(3),abbreviated as PZT)ceramics.Briefly,KNN-based ceramics have a typical perovskite structure and piezoelectric properties of d_(33)=480 pC/N,k_(p)=0.62 and d_(33)^(*)=830 pm/V,compared to d_(33)=500 pC/N,k_(p)=0.6 and d_(33)^(*)=918 pm/V of the commercial PZT-4 ceramics.Our results show that the KNNS-BNZ-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3)ceramics have a similar sound pressure level performance over the testing frequency range to commercial PZT ceramics(which is even better in the 3-4 kHz range).These findings highlight the great application potential of KNN-based piezoelectric ceramics.展开更多
基金financial supports of this work by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52130205,51727804,91860203,52061135102)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA0715803)the China Scholarship Program,2020(CSC No.202006290179)。
文摘Carbon nanotubes(CNTs) are fabricated in carbon cloth by ultilizing the waste gasses when fabricating hafnium carbide nanowires(HfC_(NWS)) through thermal pyrolysis of Hf-containing polymer precursor.The formed HfC_(NWS) are distributed uniformly on the surface of the carbon fibers in carbon/carbon(C/C) composites and display perfect single crystal appearance.The pyrolysis of the Hf-containing organic precursor provides hafnium and carbon source for the growth of HfC_(NWS).The released waste gasses containing CO,CH4and CO_(2)are the main carbon source for the growth of CNTs.Specifically,the flexural strength of HfC_(NWS) reinforced carbon/carbon(HfC_(NWS)-C/C) composites is enhanced by ~105% compared with pure C/C,and the CNTs/carbon cloth also displays improved electrochemical performance with respect to capacitor applications.The present study introduces a novel sustainable and eco-friendly process related to polymer-derived ceramics to form advanced ceramic nanocomposites and proposes a deep understanding of the growth mechanism of CNTs.
基金Zhaoju Yu thanks the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51872246 and 52061135102)for financial supportQingbo Wen thanks the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52102085)+3 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy,Central South University,Changsha,China(No.621022117)Fangmu Qu acknowledges the financial support by the China Scholarship Council(CSC,No.201904910776)This review also originated from the Research Training Group at TU Darmstadt and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology(KIT)entitled“Materials Composites from Composite Materials”funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DFG,No.GRK 2561)Magdalena Graczyk-Zajac acknowledges DFG support in the frame of the project GR 4440/4-1.
文摘Since the 1960s,a new class of Si-based advanced ceramics called polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)has been widely reported because of their unique capabilities to produce various ceramic materials(e.g.,ceramic fibers,ceramic matrix composites,foams,films,and coatings)and their versatile applications.Particularly,due to their promising structural and functional properties for energy conversion and storage,the applications of PDCs in these fields have attracted much attention in recent years.This review highlights the recent progress in the PDC field with the focus on energy conversion and storage applications.Firstly,a brief introduction of the Si-based polymer-derived ceramics in terms of synthesis,processing,and microstructure characterization is provided,followed by a summary of PDCs used in energy conversion systems(mainly in gas turbine engines),including fundamentals and material issues,ceramic matrix composites,ceramic fibers,thermal and environmental barrier coatings,as well as high-temperature sensors.Subsequently,applications of PDCs in the field of energy storage are reviewed with a strong focus on anode materials for lithium and sodium ion batteries.The possible applications of the PDCs in Li–S batteries,supercapacitors,and fuel cells are discussed as well.Finally,a summary of the reported applications and perspectives for future research with PDCs are presented.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.N2022YFB3708600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52101098 and 52061135102)+1 种基金the Fund of Key Laboratory of National Defense Science and Technol-ogy(No.WDZC20235250505)The authors also thank the Analyti-cal&Testing Center of Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.2022T019)for the characterization.
文摘Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)method opens up new possibilities for the preparation of novel multi-phase ceramic nanocomposites owing to the molecular design of the precursors at the nanoscale level.In the current work,ZrC coatings incorporated with polymer-derived ceramic microspheres(CMS),SiH-fOC_CMS,were deposited to enhance the ablation resistance by supersonic atmosphere plasma spraying.Upon 10.0 MW·m^(-2) plasma ablation at above 3000℃,the linear ablation rate of ZrC-SiHfOC_CMS coat-ing was reduced to 0.20μm·s^(-1),62%lower than that of the pristine ZrC coating.The improvement was ascribed to the presentence of viscous SiO_(2)/HfO_(2) molten mixed phase,rather than HfSiO4,which can ef-fectively seal pinholes and cracks.Moreover,the in-situ generated crystalline SiO_(2) had a lower oxygen diffusion rate than amorphous SiO_(2),meanwhile,m-HfO_(2) could improve the stability of SiO_(2) glassy film,thus further enhancing the ablation resistance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92371110 and 52373281)Weiqiao Science Foundation(H2872302 and H2872303)the Scientific Research Innovation Capability Support Project for Young Faculty.
文摘Ceramic aerogels(CAs)have emerged as a significant research frontier across various applications due to their lightweight,high porosity,and easily tunable structural characteristics.However,the intrinsic weak interactions among the constituent nanoparticles,coupled with the limited toughness of traditional CAs,make them susceptible to structural collapse or even catastrophic failure when exposed to complex mechanical external forces.Unlike 0D building units,1D ceramic nanofibers(CNFs)possess a high aspect ratio and exceptional flexibility simultaneously,which are desirable building blocks for elastic CAs.This review presents the recent progress in electrospun ceramic nanofibrous aerogels(ECNFAs)that are constructed using ECNFs as building blocks,focusing on the various preparation methods and corresponding structural characteristics,strategies for optimizing mechanical performance,and a wide range of applications.The methods for preparing ECNFs and ECNFAs with diverse structures were initially explored,followed by the implementation of optimization strategies for enhancing ECNFAs,emphasizing the improvement of reinforcing the ECNFs,establishing the bonding effects between ECNFs,and designing the aggregate structures of the aerogels.Moreover,the applications of ECNFAs across various fields are also discussed.Finally,it highlights the existing challenges and potential opportunities for ECNFAs to achieve superior properties and realize promising prospects.
基金Funded by the National Key Technology Research and Development Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2023YFB4204302)。
文摘Ceramic thin plates were prepared using kaolin,potassium sodium feldspar and quartz powder as the main raw materials and kaolin,α-Al_(2)O_(3),MoO_(3) and AlF_(3)·3H_(2)O as additives.The experiment examined the effects of different additives on mullite formation,as well as the microstructure and properties of the ceramic thin plates.Additionally,the study explored the toughening and strengthening mechanisms induced by the additives,providing a theoretical foundation for further optimizing the toughness of ceramic thin plates.The results showed that the D4 sample fired at 1220℃(with an addition of 20 wt% α-Al_(2)O_(3))exhibited the best performance,with a water absorption rate of 0.07%,apparent porosity of 0.18%,bulk density of 2.75 g·cm^(-3),firing shrinkage of 12.76%,bending strength reaching 101.93 MPa,and fracture toughness of 2.51 MPa·m^(1/2).As the amount ofα-Al_(2)O_(3) additive increased,the ceramic thin plates exhibited a greater abundance of short rod-like mullite and corundum grains,which were tightly packed together,forming a framework for the ceramic thin plates.This microstructure enhanced pathways for crack propagation,dispersed internal stresses,and increased fracture surface energy,resulting in significant improvements in both strength and fracture toughness of the ceramic thin plates.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92166105 and 52005053)High-Tech Industry Science and Technology Innovation Leading Program of Hunan Province(No.2020GK2085)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(No.2021RC3096).
文摘(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics,as an emerging class of ultra-high-temperature materials,have garnered significant interest due to their unique multi-principal-element crystal structure and exceptional hightemperature properties.This study systematically investigates the mechanical properties of(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics by employing first-principles density functional theory,combined with the Debye-Grüneisen model,to explore the variations in their thermophysical properties with temperature(0–2000 K)and pressure(0–30 GPa).Thermodynamically,the calculated mixing enthalpy and Gibbs free energy confirm the feasibility of forming a stable single-phase solid solution in(NbZrHfTi)C.The calculated results of the elastic stiffness constant indicate that the material meets the mechanical stability criteria of the cubic crystal system,further confirming the structural stability.Through evaluation of key mechanical parameters—bulk modulus,shear modulus,Young’s modulus,and Poisson’s ratio—we provide comprehensive insight into the macro-mechanical behaviour of the material and its correlation with the underlying microstructure.Notably,compared to traditional binary carbides and their average properties,(NbZrHfTi)C exhibits higher Vickers hardness(Approximately 28.5 GPa)and fracture toughness(Approximately 3.4 MPa⋅m^(1/2)),which can be primarily attributed to the lattice distortion and solid-solution strengthening mechanism.The study also utilizes the quasi-harmonic approximation method to predict the material’s thermophysical properties,including Debye temperature(initial value around 563 K),thermal expansion coefficient(approximately 8.9×10^(−6) K−1 at 2000 K),and other key parameters such as heat capacity at constant volume.The results show that within the studied pressure and temperature ranges,(NbZrHfTi)C consistently maintains a stable phase structure and good thermomechanical properties.The thermal expansion coefficient increasing with temperature,while heat capacity approaches the Dulong-Petit limit at elevated temperatures.These findings underscore the potential of(NbZrHfTi)C applications in ultra-high temperature thermal protection systems,cutting tool coatings,and nuclear structural materials.
基金supported by the fund of State Key Laboratory of Clean and Efficient Turbomachinery Power Equipment(No.DEC8300CG202210353EE280297)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M692555)+1 种基金the Shaanxi Province Qinchuangyuan‘Scientists+Engineers’Team Building Project(No.2023KXJ-266)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.xzy012023145)。
文摘Low reactivity and appropriate wettability between molten superalloys and ceramic materials are crucial for the production of high-quality superalloy castings.The sessile-drop experiment was employed to systematically investigate the interfacial reaction and wettability between the 4777DS1 superalloy and SiO_(2)-based ceramic core at various temperatures(1,480℃,1,500℃,1,520℃,and 1,550℃).The wetting behavior and interfacial reaction products at different temperatures were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The interfacial reaction process and products were discussed,and the thermodynamic behavior and interfacial reaction mechanisms were elucidated.The results demonstrate that the wetting behavior and interfacial reaction between the 4777DS1 alloy and the ceramic core are significantly influenced by temperature.The wettability angle exhibits a trend of initial decrease followed by an increase with rising temperature,reaching a maximum of 139°at 1,480℃,indicating poorer wettability of the 4777DS1 superalloy with the ceramic core and better casting properties at this specific temperature.The most intense interfacial reaction occurs at 1,520℃,resulting in the formation of the main interfacial reaction products such as Al_(2)O_(3),SiO_(2),and HfO_(2).Additionally,some crystal-like products rich in Si and Hf distribute on the reaction layer.
基金Funded by the Hubei Province Key Research Foundation for Water Resources,China(No.HBSLKY2023035)as well as by the Technology Foundation for Selected Overseas Scholars,Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security,China(No.[2013]277)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of the Hubei Province of China(No.2014CFA094)the Overseas High-level Talents Scientific-research Starting Fund of Hubei University of Technology,China(HBUTscience-[2005]2)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51703053)。
文摘When a ceramic ionic-crystal nanocluster is group-substituted with polymer chain segments to form an ionomeric aggregate,is the ordered structure maintained within the sterically hindered nanocluster?We observed,for Na-salt sulfonated polystyrene ionomer,the electron-diffraction lattice fringes of the nanoclusters,which proved their internal crystalline ordering driven by electrostatic attractions overcoming steric hindrance.Kinetically,the nanoclusters'enhanced melting endotherm upon aging indicate their quasi-,slow-ordering character.Extended tight binding molecular dynamics simulations provide an insight into the mechanism underlying the ionic-group aggregation during nanoclustering.We hence proposed an uncommon state of order,polymer-bound ceramic quasicrystal,supplementary to the order phenomena in crystalline ceramics.
基金Funded by the National Science Foundation of China(No.52368031)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M713497)+1 种基金the Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.20252BAC250115)the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Transportation Science and Technology Project(No.2022H0017)。
文摘Utilization of ceramic wastes to fabricate concrete can not only effectively dispose the wastes,but also reduce the energy and source consumptions.Therefore,we fabricated a green ultra high performance concrete using ceramic waste powder(CWP)to replace 55%of cement,and ceramic waste aggregate(CWA)to replace 100%natural quartz sand.However,high content of ceramic wastes will harm the concrete performance including workability and mechanical properties.Therefore,a low-cost and low carbon nano-calcium carbonate(NC)was introduced to compensate for the defects caused by large amounts of CWP and CWA to workability and mechanical behavior.The experimental results show that the workability of ultra high performance concrete with large amounts of CWP and CWA(UHPCLCC)increases by 28.57%with NC content of 5%.Moreover,the flexural strengths,fracture energy,compressive strengths,and compressive toughness of UHPCLCC increase up to 29.6%,56.5%,20.4%,and 37.6%,respectively,which is caused by the nano-core effect of NC.
基金supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2021B1515140007).
文摘In a rapid cycling synchrotron(RCS),the magnetic field is synchronized with the beam energy,creating a highly dynamic magnetic environment.A ceramic chamber with a shielding layer(RF shield),composed of a series of copper strips connected to a capacitor at either end,is typically employed as a vacuum chamber to mitigate eddy current effects and beam coupling impedance.Consequently,the ceramic chamber exhibits a thin-walled multilayered complex structure.Previous theoretical studies have suggested that the impedance of such a structure has a negligible impact on the beam.However,recent impedance measurements of the ceramic chamber in the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)RCS revealed a resonance in the low-frequency range,which was confirmed by further theoretical analysis as a source of beam instability in the RCS.Currently,the magnitude of this impedance cannot be accurately assessed using theoretical calculations.In this study,we used the CST Microwave Studio to confirm the impedance of the ceramic chamber.Further simulations covering six different types of ceramic chambers were conducted to develop an impedance model in the RCS.Additionally,this study investigates the resonant characteristics of the ceramic chamber impedance,finding that the resonant frequency is closely related to the capacitance of the capacitors.This finding provides clear directions for further impedance optimization and is crucial for achieving a beam power of 500 kW for the CSNS Phase-Ⅱ project(CSNS-Ⅱ).However,careful attention must be paid to the voltage across the capacitors.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2241205)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Nos.2022JC-33,2023-GHZD-35,and 2024JC-ZDXM-25)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe National 111 Project to provide fund for conducting experiments。
文摘In this study,the design,analysis,manufacturing,and testing of a 3D-printed conformal microstrip array antenna for high-temperature environments is presented.3D printing technology is used to fabricate a curved ceramic substrate,and laser sintering and microdroplet spraying processes are used to add the conductive metal on the curved substrate.The problems of gain loss,bandwidth reduction,and frequency shift caused by high temperatures are addressed by using a proper antenna design,with parasitic patches,slots,and metal resonant cavities.The antenna prototype is characterized by the curved substrates and the conductive metals for the power dividers,the patch,and the ground plane;its performance is examined up to a temperature of 600℃in a muffle furnace and compared with the results from the numerical analysis.The results show that the antenna can effectively function at 600℃and even higher temperatures.
基金funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Award 91745203) supplemented by Central Universities’ Basic Research Funds.
文摘Ceramic cells promise ideal energy conversion and storage devices,making the development of efficient and robust air electrodes crucial for their application.In this study,a Ba_(0.4)Sr_(0.5)Cs_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Fe_(0.2)Nb_(0.1)O_(3−δ)(BSCCFN)air electrode,based on Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3−δ)(BSCF),is designed using a perovskite A-B-site ionic Lewis acid strength(ISA)polarization distribution strategy and is successfully applied in both oxygen-ion conducting solid oxide fuel cells(O-SOFCs)and proton-conducting reversible protonic ceramic cells(R-PCCs).When BSCCFN is used as the air electrode in O-SOFCs,a peak power density(PPD)of 1.45 W cm^(−2)is achieved at 650°C,whereas in R-PCCs,a PPD of 1.13 W cm^(−2)and a current density of−1.8 A cm^(−2)at 1.3 V are achieved at the same temperature and show stable reversibility over 100 h.Experimental measurements and theoretical calculations demonstrate that low-ISA Cs+doping accelerates the reaction kinetics of both oxygen ions and protons,while high-ISA Nb^(5+)doping enhances electrode stability.The synergistic effect of Cs^(+)and Nb^(5+)co-doping in the BSCCFN electrode lies in the ISA polarization distribution,which weakens the Co/Fe–O bond covalency,thereby promoting oxygen vacancy formation and facilitating the conduction of oxygen ions and protons.
基金support by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51872185)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant No.17060502400)the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology(Grant No.2017KJFZ010).
文摘Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs) strategy shows a great deal of advantages for the fabrication of advanced ceramics. Organosilicon polymers facilitate the shaping process and different silicon-based ceramics with controllable components can be fabricated by modifying organosilicon polymers or adding fillers. It is worth noting that silicate ceramics can also be fabricated from organosilicon polymers by the introduction of active fillers, which could react with the produced silica during pyrolysis. The organosilicon polymer-derived ceramics show many unique properties, which have attracted many attentions in various fields. This review summarizes the typical organosilicon polymers and the processing of organosilicon polymers to fabricate silicon-based ceramics, especially highlights the three-dimensional(3 D) printing technique for shaping the organosilicon polymerderived ceramics, which makes the possibility to fabricate silicon-based ceramics with complex structure. More importantly, the recent studies on fabricating typical non-oxide and silicate ceramics derived from organosilicon polymers and their biomedical applications are highlighted.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62071239,52102361)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20200827)+1 种基金the National Key Laboratory on Electromagnetic Environmental Effects and Electro-optical Engineering(No.JCKYS2022LD2)the Startup Foundation for Introducing Talent of NUIST(No.2020r025)。
文摘Multiphase polymer-derived ceramics have the advantages of thermal stability and adjustable dielectric properties,which exhibit significant potential for use in high-temperature microwave absorbing materials.Herein,Co-containing polymer-derived SiCN(Co-SiCN)ceramics were successfully synthesized by the physical mixing of zeolitic imidazolate framework(ZIF)-67 and polysilazane precursors and subsequent pyrolysis.The phase and chemical compositions,microstructures,dielectric properties,electromagnetic wave absorption(EWA)performance,and mechanism of the ceramics were investigated.The results showed that the introduction of ZIF-67 promoted the in situ formation of dielectric loss phases,including SiC nanocrystals,CoSi nanocrystals,and free carbon.The phase composition can be regulated by controlling the pyrolysis temperature to achieve ideal EWA properties.The Co-SiCN ceramic pyrolyzed at 1500℃demonstrated excellent EWA performance,with a maximum effective absorption band(EAB_(max))of 3.0 GHz at an ultralow thickness of 1.05 mm and minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of-46.4 dB at a low frequency of 6 GHz.Compared with other reported SiCN-based ceramics containing magnetic metals,the ceramics prepared in this study stand out because of their low RL and high EAB at low thicknesses.The superior microwave absorption performance of the Co-SiCN ceramics is attributed to the heterointerface polarization,and impedance matching induced by the synergistic effects of their co-existing electromagnetic transparent/absorption phases.This study provides new insights into the development of high-performance SiCNbased microwave absorbers.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52374292)China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation, China (No. BWLCF202309)the Natural Science Foundation of Changsha City, China (No. KQ2208271)。
文摘Some active metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),TiO_(2),and Cr_(2)O_(3))were selected as dopants to the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic shells for investment casting of K417G superalloy.The effects of dopant types and contents(0,2,5,and 8 wt.%)on the wettability and interfacial reaction between the alloy and shell were investigated by a sessile-drop experiment.The results show that increasing the Al_(2)O_(3) doping contents(0−8 wt.%)reduces the porosity(21.74%−10.08%)and roughness(3.22−1.34μm)of the shell surface.The increase in Cr_(2)O_(3) dopant content(2−8 wt.%)further exacerbates the interfacial reaction,leading to an increase in the thickness of the reaction layer(2.6−3.1μm)and a decrease in the wetting angle(93.9°−91.0°).The addition of Al_(2)O_(3) and TiO_(2) dopants leads to the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5) composite oxides in the reaction products,which effectively inhibits the interfacial reaction.The increase in TiO_(2) dopant contents(0−8 wt.%)further promotes the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5),which decreases the thickness of the interfacial reaction layer(3.9−1.2μm)and increases the wetting angle(95.0°−103.8°).The introduced dopants enhance the packing density of the shell surface,while simultaneously suppress the diffusion of active metal elements from the alloy matrix to the interface.
文摘Besides the original acknowledgements,the authors Ralf Riedel and Magdalena Graczyk-Zajac would like to also acknowledge EU support in the frame of H2020 project SIMBA under grant agreement number 963542.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52232005,52172104,and 52293370)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(China,Nos.3102020QD0411 and D5000220152)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3102019TS0409)Cre-ative Research Foundation of Science and Technology on Thermo-Structural Composite Materials Laboratory.
文摘Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)pyrolyzed at high temperatures are promising electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption materials for aerodynamically heated parts of aircraft under harsh environments.Nev-ertheless,high-temperature pyrolysis results in a significant increase of electrical and dielectric proper-ties of the ceramics,causing extensive reflection of EMW.To address this challenge,boron nitride-coated carbon nanotubes(BN@CNTs)were fabricated and introduced into polymer-derived SiC(PDC-SiC)by py-rolyzing its precursor higher than 1200℃to form SiC-BN@CNT ceramic composites.The fabricated com-posites with 3 wt.%BN@CNTs pyrolyzed at 1200℃have an effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 4.2 GHz(8.2-12.4 GHz)at a thickness of 3.4 mm and the minimum reflection loss(RL min)of-57.20 dB.The ultra-broad EAB of 12.62 GHz(5.38-18 GHz)is obtained by simulation through periodic structure design-ing.The RL of the metamaterials was also measured using an arch testing method at a frequency range of 2-18 GHz and an EAB of 11.52 GHz(6.48-18 GHz)is obtained.The excellent absorption is attributed to the BN layer that limits the electrical conduction of the ceramic composites while retaining the high loss of CNTs.The introduction of BN@CNTs causes the refinement of SiC grains,which provides plenty of interfaces and enhances the interface polarization loss.This work successfully solves the problem that PDCs pyrolyzed at elevated temperatures cannot be used as EMW absorption materials by applying BN coating on CNTs served as absorbers for PDC-SiC.The results of this work greatly broaden the application scope of the PDC systems for EMW absorption.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA0715803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52293373 and 52130205)+3 种基金the Special Funds of the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant No.52342207)the National Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.J2022-VI-0011-0042)the Joint Fund of Henan Province Science and Technology R&D Program(Grant No.225200810002)the Research Foundation of the Science and Technology on Thermostructural Composite Materials Laboratory(Grant No.JCKYS2024607001-1).
文摘Hafnium carbonitride(HfC_(x)N_(1-x))ceramics have drawn considerable interest due to their exceptional me-chanical and thermophysical properties.Herein,we report a novel single-source precursor with Hf-N bonds as the main chain and fabricate HfC_(x)N_(1-x)ceramics after pyrolysis of the precursor.The synthesis,ceramic conversion,and microstructural evolution of the single-source precursor as well as the derived HfC_(x)N_(1-x)ceramics treated under various atmospheres were investigated.The results indicate that in an argon atmosphere,the nitrogen content within HfC_(x)N_(1-x)decreases with rising temperature.While under a nitrogen atmosphere,the high concentration of N_(2)facilitates the rapid conversion of HfO2 to Hf7O8N4,which subsequently promotes the transformation of the HfC_(x)N_(1-x)solid solution ceramics.During this process,there is also an inhibitory effect of N_(2)on the tendency of HfN into HfC.Moreover,the desired chemical composition of HfC_(x)N_(1-x)can be regulated by adjusting the N_(2)concentration in the heat treat-ment atmosphere.The present work proposes a novel strategy for the single-source precursor-derived carbonitride ceramics and provides a deep understanding of the preparation and property modulation of HfC_(x)N_(1-x)ceramics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52130204,52174376,52202070,51822405)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2021B1515120028)+6 种基金TQ Innovation Foundation(No.23-TQ09-02-ZT-01-005)Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.20220042053001)Science and Technology Innovation Team Plan of Shaanxi Province(No.2021TD-17)Key R&D Project of Shaanxi Province(No.2024GX-YBXM-220)Thousands Person Plan of Jiangxi Province(JXSQ2020102131)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.D5000230348,D5000220057)China Scholarship Council(Nos.202206290133,202306290190).
文摘As a 3D printing method,laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)technology has been extensively proven to offer significant advantages in fabricating complex structured specimens,achieving ultra-fine microstructures,and enhancing performances.In the domain of manufacturing melt-grown oxide ceramics,it encounters substantial challenges in suppressing crack defects during the rapid solidification process.The strategic integration of high entropy alloys(HEA),leveraging the significant ductility and toughness into ceramic powders represents a major innovation in overcoming the obstacles.The ingenious doping of HEA parti-cles preserves the eutectic microstructures of the Al_(2)O_(3)/GdAlO_(3)(GAP)/ZrO_(2)ceramic composite.The high damage tolerance of the HEA alloy under high strain rates enables the absorption of crack energy and alleviation of internal stresses during LPBF,effectively reducing crack initiation and growth.Due to in-creased curvature forces and intense Marangoni convection at the top of the molt pool,particle collision intensifies,leading to the tendency of HEA particles to agglomerate at the upper part of the molt pool.However,this phenomenon can be effectively alleviated in the remelting process of subsequent layer de-position.Furthermore,a portion of the HEA particles partially dissolves and sinks into the molten pool,acting as heterogeneous nucleation particles,inducing the formation of equiaxed eutectic and leading pri-mary phase nucleation.Some HEA particles diffuse into the lamellar ternary eutectic structures,further promoting the refinement of eutectic microstructures due to increased undercooling.The innovative dop-ing of HEA particles has effectively facilitated the fabrication of turbine-structured,conical,and cylindrical ternary eutectic ceramic composite specimens with diameters of about 70 mm,demonstrating significant developmental potential in the field of ceramic composite manufacturing.
基金Project supported by the Key Research and Develop Projects in Gansu Province(Grant No.23YFGA0002)the project funding of Audiowell Electronics(Guangdong)Co.,Ltd.
文摘Piezoelectric ceramic materials are important components of piezoelectric buzzers,where the parameter of inverse piezoelectric coefficient(d_(33)^(*))plays a decisive role in the performance of the buzzer.Here,we report the manufacture and performance of a lead-free ceramic-based(0.96(K_(0.5)Na_(0.5))(Nb_(0.96)Sb_(0.04))O_(3)-0.04(Bi_(0.5)Na_(0.5))ZrO_(3)-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3),abbreviated as KNNS-BNZ-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3))piezoelectric buzzer and compare it with commercial(PbZr_(0.5)Ti_(0.5)O_(3),abbreviated as PZT)ceramics.Briefly,KNN-based ceramics have a typical perovskite structure and piezoelectric properties of d_(33)=480 pC/N,k_(p)=0.62 and d_(33)^(*)=830 pm/V,compared to d_(33)=500 pC/N,k_(p)=0.6 and d_(33)^(*)=918 pm/V of the commercial PZT-4 ceramics.Our results show that the KNNS-BNZ-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3)ceramics have a similar sound pressure level performance over the testing frequency range to commercial PZT ceramics(which is even better in the 3-4 kHz range).These findings highlight the great application potential of KNN-based piezoelectric ceramics.
