A fully dense carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced AlSi matrix composite with the multiscale nacre-like architecture was designed and successfully realized by flake powder metallurgy followed by cold spraying (CS). The ...A fully dense carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced AlSi matrix composite with the multiscale nacre-like architecture was designed and successfully realized by flake powder metallurgy followed by cold spraying (CS). The nanolaminated and ultrafine-grained structure initially created in the CNT/AlSi flaky powder was perfectly conserved, due to the typical ‘cold’ feature of CS. As discussed based on finite element analysis and single splat observation, self-alignment behavior of the flaky powders during impact also allowed the formation of the microlaminated structure. Hence, the scalable CS technique opens a new avenue for bioinspired material design and fabrication with complex shape.展开更多
Nanosized Ba_(1-x)Bi_(x)Fe_(1-x)Cu_(x)O_(3)(12–50 nm)with x values of 0,0.01,0.05,and 0.1 system was prepared using the Pechini method.Structural,morphological,surface and optical characterizations were performed for...Nanosized Ba_(1-x)Bi_(x)Fe_(1-x)Cu_(x)O_(3)(12–50 nm)with x values of 0,0.01,0.05,and 0.1 system was prepared using the Pechini method.Structural,morphological,surface and optical characterizations were performed for the prepared samples.Cubic phase was the predominant phase for the undoped BaFeO_(3)and Bi and Cu co-doped BaFeO_(3)samples.Minor phases of monoclinic Ba_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5),orthorhombic BaFe_(2)O_(4)and orthorhombic BaCO_(3)were identified for all the prepared samples.Ba_(0.95)Bi_(0.05)Fe_(0.95)Cu_(0.05)O_(3)sample has the lowest band gap(2.43 e V).98.1%paracetamol removal was achieved with 0.75 g/L of Ba_(0.95)Bi_(0.05)Fe_(0.95)Cu_(0.05)O_(3)at pH9 after 120 min.The paracetamol degradation follows the pseudo first-order kinetics.HO·is the main oxidative species responsible for the paracetamol degradation.Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry(GC–MS)analysis was performed at the end of the photocatalytic degradation experiment under optimum operating condition using Ba_(0.95)Bi_(0.05)Fe_(0.95)Cu_(0.05)O_(3)to explain the reaction mechanism and identify the intermediate by-products which is confirmed by ultraviolet/visible(UV/Vis)spectroscopy study at different reaction times.展开更多
Ciprofloxacin (CFX) was loaded on Bana clay (Cameroon) and CFX loaded-clays have been evaluated as drug delivery system. Raw clays and CFX loaded compounds have been characterized by some physico-chemicals methods. &l...Ciprofloxacin (CFX) was loaded on Bana clay (Cameroon) and CFX loaded-clays have been evaluated as drug delivery system. Raw clays and CFX loaded compounds have been characterized by some physico-chemicals methods. <i>In vitro</i> release studies have been done in gastric and phosphate buffer experimental mediums;bacteriological studies have been made up on <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>. X-ray diffractometry patterns of loaded compounds show a basal spacing increasing due to CFX intercalation. On Fourier-Transformed Infrared spectrometry spectra, appearance of CFX characteristic bands and shifting of certain bands already presents on clay confirmed CFX intercalation. After 96 h of CFX released from release mediums, prolonged and continue profiles have been observed. Diffusion tests displayed an inhibition radius of ~2 cm on gelose seeded with <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> due to CFX. The overall results show a modified release of ciprofloxacin with an effective antibacterial activity, giving the way for a new ciprofloxacin drug delivery system using Bana clay as carrier.展开更多
Aerogel Pd/(Ce0.33Zr0.66O2)SiO2 catalysts (CeZry) were prepared with variable Ce and Zr loadings (molar ratio Ce/Zr = 1/2) by combining sol-gel and impregnation methods. First, N2-physisorption was used to investigate...Aerogel Pd/(Ce0.33Zr0.66O2)SiO2 catalysts (CeZry) were prepared with variable Ce and Zr loadings (molar ratio Ce/Zr = 1/2) by combining sol-gel and impregnation methods. First, N2-physisorption was used to investigate the texture evolution. Then, H2-chimisorption and TEM were performed to study the effect on particle dispersion. After, TPR was used to determine the catalyst reducibility. Furthermore, XPS characterization was done to identify the palladium oxidation state and to evaluate the Pd-support interaction. Finally, the prepared catalysts were tested in methane combustion to assess their catalytic activity. The obtained results showed that, when the Zr and Ce loadings are varied between 0% and 8% and between 0% and 6% respectively, the BET surface area was increased from 615 to 744 m2/g, the porosity diameter from 45.7 to 83.6 Å, the Pd particle diameter from 5.2 to 7.0 nm, the CeO2 and ZrO2 particle size from 0 to 68 nm, the reduction temperature shift reached 16°C, the Pd binding energy shift attained 0.6 eV, but an optimum amounts of Zr (4 wt.%) and Ce (3 wt.%) are needed to maximize the PdO reducibility and to enhance the catalytic activity. In effect, 100% conversion of methane was reached at around 415°C on the CeZr4 catalyst.展开更多
There is an increasing interest in biodegradable materials,such as magnesium,for orthopaedic implants.This is driven by their potential to address challenges like stress shielding and the need for secondary removal su...There is an increasing interest in biodegradable materials,such as magnesium,for orthopaedic implants.This is driven by their potential to address challenges like stress shielding and the need for secondary removal surgery.In this study,biodegradable magnesium alloys were produced using the Vacuum Induction Casting technique.The impact of micro-alloying Zn and Ca in Mg-xZn-0.2Ca(x=0.1,0.2,0.3,and 0.4 wt%)alloys on corrosion resistance,cytocompatibility,and early-stage inflammatory response was investigated.XRD and SEM-EDS analysis confirmed the presence of Ca_(2)Mg_(6)Zn_(3)secondary phases in all alloys.The Mg-0.3Zn-0.2Ca alloy exhibited the lowest corrosion rate and an elastic modulus of 36.8 GPa,resembling that of natural bone.Electrochemical measurements indicated a correlation between grain size and secondary phase volume fraction in explaining corrosion behaviour.In vitro degradation in simulated body fluid(SBF)for 21 days showed hydroxyapatite formation on alloy surfaces,aligning with electrochemical studies.In vitro cytotoxicity tests demonstrated the cytocompatibility of all alloys,with Mg-0.3Zn-0.2Ca having the highest cell viability over a 6-day cell culture.Investigation into the inflammatory response with RAW-Blue macrophages revealed the anti-inflammatory properties of Mg-0.3Zn-0.2Ca alloys.Micro-alloying with 0.3 wt%Zn and 0.2 wt%Ca enhanced mechanical properties,corrosion resistance,cytocompatibility,and immunomodulatory properties.This positions the Mg-0.3Zn-0.2Ca alloy as a promising biodegradable implant for bone fixation applications.展开更多
Cesium heteropolysalts Cs3PMo12O40 and HCs3PVMo11O40 were synthesized by modifying the preparation conditions in order to get materials with a much higher surface area than the original Keggin-type heteropolyacids(H3P...Cesium heteropolysalts Cs3PMo12O40 and HCs3PVMo11O40 were synthesized by modifying the preparation conditions in order to get materials with a much higher surface area than the original Keggin-type heteropolyacids(H3PMo12O40 and H4PVMo11O40).These solids were used as carriers for the dispersion of H4PVMo11O40 heteropolyacid by the incipient wetness impregnation technique.The textural and structural properties of supports and catalysts were examined by scanning electron microscopy,N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms and Raman spectroscopy.The supported catalysts were studied before and after red/ox pretreatments by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,which showed that both the surface composition and oxidized to reduced species ratio depend on the used carrier.The catalytic performances of these novel supported catalysts in the selective oxidation of isobutane to methacrylic acid and methacrolein were studied.The best catalytic properties were obtained when H4PVMo11O40 was supported on HCs3PVMo11O40.The isobutane conversion and yield of the desired oxygenates increased along the unsupported H4PVMo11O40【H4PVMo11O40/Cs3PMo12O40【H4PVMo11O40/HCs3PVMo11O40 series.展开更多
Despite numerous efforts from numerical approaches to complement experimental measurements,several fundamental challenges have still hindered one’s ability to truly provide an atomistic picture of the nucleation proc...Despite numerous efforts from numerical approaches to complement experimental measurements,several fundamental challenges have still hindered one’s ability to truly provide an atomistic picture of the nucleation process in nanocrystals.Among them,our study resolves three obstacles:(1)Machinelearning force fields including long-range interactions able to capture the finesse of the underlying atomic interactions,(2)Data-driven characterization of the local ordering in a complex structural landscape associated with several crystal polymorphs and(3)Comparing results from a large range of temperatures using both brute-force and rare-event sampling.Altogether,our simulation strategy has allowed us to study zinc oxide crystallization from nano-droplet melt.Remarkably,our results show that different nucleation pathways compete depending on the investigated degree of supercooling.展开更多
基金financial support from China Scholarship Council for his Ph.D. projectThe TEM facility in Lille, France, is supported by the Conseil Regional du Nord-Pas de Calais and the European Regional Development Fund
文摘A fully dense carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced AlSi matrix composite with the multiscale nacre-like architecture was designed and successfully realized by flake powder metallurgy followed by cold spraying (CS). The nanolaminated and ultrafine-grained structure initially created in the CNT/AlSi flaky powder was perfectly conserved, due to the typical ‘cold’ feature of CS. As discussed based on finite element analysis and single splat observation, self-alignment behavior of the flaky powders during impact also allowed the formation of the microlaminated structure. Hence, the scalable CS technique opens a new avenue for bioinspired material design and fabrication with complex shape.
文摘Nanosized Ba_(1-x)Bi_(x)Fe_(1-x)Cu_(x)O_(3)(12–50 nm)with x values of 0,0.01,0.05,and 0.1 system was prepared using the Pechini method.Structural,morphological,surface and optical characterizations were performed for the prepared samples.Cubic phase was the predominant phase for the undoped BaFeO_(3)and Bi and Cu co-doped BaFeO_(3)samples.Minor phases of monoclinic Ba_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5),orthorhombic BaFe_(2)O_(4)and orthorhombic BaCO_(3)were identified for all the prepared samples.Ba_(0.95)Bi_(0.05)Fe_(0.95)Cu_(0.05)O_(3)sample has the lowest band gap(2.43 e V).98.1%paracetamol removal was achieved with 0.75 g/L of Ba_(0.95)Bi_(0.05)Fe_(0.95)Cu_(0.05)O_(3)at pH9 after 120 min.The paracetamol degradation follows the pseudo first-order kinetics.HO·is the main oxidative species responsible for the paracetamol degradation.Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry(GC–MS)analysis was performed at the end of the photocatalytic degradation experiment under optimum operating condition using Ba_(0.95)Bi_(0.05)Fe_(0.95)Cu_(0.05)O_(3)to explain the reaction mechanism and identify the intermediate by-products which is confirmed by ultraviolet/visible(UV/Vis)spectroscopy study at different reaction times.
文摘Ciprofloxacin (CFX) was loaded on Bana clay (Cameroon) and CFX loaded-clays have been evaluated as drug delivery system. Raw clays and CFX loaded compounds have been characterized by some physico-chemicals methods. <i>In vitro</i> release studies have been done in gastric and phosphate buffer experimental mediums;bacteriological studies have been made up on <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>. X-ray diffractometry patterns of loaded compounds show a basal spacing increasing due to CFX intercalation. On Fourier-Transformed Infrared spectrometry spectra, appearance of CFX characteristic bands and shifting of certain bands already presents on clay confirmed CFX intercalation. After 96 h of CFX released from release mediums, prolonged and continue profiles have been observed. Diffusion tests displayed an inhibition radius of ~2 cm on gelose seeded with <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> due to CFX. The overall results show a modified release of ciprofloxacin with an effective antibacterial activity, giving the way for a new ciprofloxacin drug delivery system using Bana clay as carrier.
文摘Aerogel Pd/(Ce0.33Zr0.66O2)SiO2 catalysts (CeZry) were prepared with variable Ce and Zr loadings (molar ratio Ce/Zr = 1/2) by combining sol-gel and impregnation methods. First, N2-physisorption was used to investigate the texture evolution. Then, H2-chimisorption and TEM were performed to study the effect on particle dispersion. After, TPR was used to determine the catalyst reducibility. Furthermore, XPS characterization was done to identify the palladium oxidation state and to evaluate the Pd-support interaction. Finally, the prepared catalysts were tested in methane combustion to assess their catalytic activity. The obtained results showed that, when the Zr and Ce loadings are varied between 0% and 8% and between 0% and 6% respectively, the BET surface area was increased from 615 to 744 m2/g, the porosity diameter from 45.7 to 83.6 Å, the Pd particle diameter from 5.2 to 7.0 nm, the CeO2 and ZrO2 particle size from 0 to 68 nm, the reduction temperature shift reached 16°C, the Pd binding energy shift attained 0.6 eV, but an optimum amounts of Zr (4 wt.%) and Ce (3 wt.%) are needed to maximize the PdO reducibility and to enhance the catalytic activity. In effect, 100% conversion of methane was reached at around 415°C on the CeZr4 catalyst.
基金funded by European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program and‘Magnesium based Nano Composites for Orthopedic Applications’MAGNACOM,project under the aegis of Programme for Early-Stage Researchers(PEARL,I-Site ULNE under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement)supported by University of Lille(France)and Hauts-de-France region.
文摘There is an increasing interest in biodegradable materials,such as magnesium,for orthopaedic implants.This is driven by their potential to address challenges like stress shielding and the need for secondary removal surgery.In this study,biodegradable magnesium alloys were produced using the Vacuum Induction Casting technique.The impact of micro-alloying Zn and Ca in Mg-xZn-0.2Ca(x=0.1,0.2,0.3,and 0.4 wt%)alloys on corrosion resistance,cytocompatibility,and early-stage inflammatory response was investigated.XRD and SEM-EDS analysis confirmed the presence of Ca_(2)Mg_(6)Zn_(3)secondary phases in all alloys.The Mg-0.3Zn-0.2Ca alloy exhibited the lowest corrosion rate and an elastic modulus of 36.8 GPa,resembling that of natural bone.Electrochemical measurements indicated a correlation between grain size and secondary phase volume fraction in explaining corrosion behaviour.In vitro degradation in simulated body fluid(SBF)for 21 days showed hydroxyapatite formation on alloy surfaces,aligning with electrochemical studies.In vitro cytotoxicity tests demonstrated the cytocompatibility of all alloys,with Mg-0.3Zn-0.2Ca having the highest cell viability over a 6-day cell culture.Investigation into the inflammatory response with RAW-Blue macrophages revealed the anti-inflammatory properties of Mg-0.3Zn-0.2Ca alloys.Micro-alloying with 0.3 wt%Zn and 0.2 wt%Ca enhanced mechanical properties,corrosion resistance,cytocompatibility,and immunomodulatory properties.This positions the Mg-0.3Zn-0.2Ca alloy as a promising biodegradable implant for bone fixation applications.
文摘Cesium heteropolysalts Cs3PMo12O40 and HCs3PVMo11O40 were synthesized by modifying the preparation conditions in order to get materials with a much higher surface area than the original Keggin-type heteropolyacids(H3PMo12O40 and H4PVMo11O40).These solids were used as carriers for the dispersion of H4PVMo11O40 heteropolyacid by the incipient wetness impregnation technique.The textural and structural properties of supports and catalysts were examined by scanning electron microscopy,N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms and Raman spectroscopy.The supported catalysts were studied before and after red/ox pretreatments by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,which showed that both the surface composition and oxidized to reduced species ratio depend on the used carrier.The catalytic performances of these novel supported catalysts in the selective oxidation of isobutane to methacrylic acid and methacrolein were studied.The best catalytic properties were obtained when H4PVMo11O40 was supported on HCs3PVMo11O40.The isobutane conversion and yield of the desired oxygenates increased along the unsupported H4PVMo11O40【H4PVMo11O40/Cs3PMo12O40【H4PVMo11O40/HCs3PVMo11O40 series.
基金supported by the French National Research Agency(ANR)in the framework of its“Jeunes chercheuses et jeunes chercheurs”program,ANR-21-CE09-0006.
文摘Despite numerous efforts from numerical approaches to complement experimental measurements,several fundamental challenges have still hindered one’s ability to truly provide an atomistic picture of the nucleation process in nanocrystals.Among them,our study resolves three obstacles:(1)Machinelearning force fields including long-range interactions able to capture the finesse of the underlying atomic interactions,(2)Data-driven characterization of the local ordering in a complex structural landscape associated with several crystal polymorphs and(3)Comparing results from a large range of temperatures using both brute-force and rare-event sampling.Altogether,our simulation strategy has allowed us to study zinc oxide crystallization from nano-droplet melt.Remarkably,our results show that different nucleation pathways compete depending on the investigated degree of supercooling.
