Understanding the temperature dependent deformation behavior of Mg alloys is crucial for their expanding use in the aerospace sector.This study investigates the deformation mechanisms of hot-rolled AZ61 Mg alloy under...Understanding the temperature dependent deformation behavior of Mg alloys is crucial for their expanding use in the aerospace sector.This study investigates the deformation mechanisms of hot-rolled AZ61 Mg alloy under uniaxial tension along rolling direction(RD)and transverse direction(TD)at-50,25,50,and 150℃.Results reveal a transition from high strength with limited elongation at-50℃ to significant softening and maximum ductility at 150℃.TD samples consistently showed 2%-6%higher strength than RD;however,this yield anisotropy diminished at 150℃ due to the shift from twinning to thermally activated slip and recovery.Fractography indicated a change from semi-brittle to fully ductile fracture with increasing temperature.Electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD)analysis confirmed twinning-driven grain refinement at low temperatures,while deformation at high temperatures involved grain elongation along shear zones,enabling greater strain accommodation before material failure.展开更多
Deformation twinning is profusely activated in the Mg alloys due to lower critical resolved shear stress(CRSS) compared to the non-basal slip systems(prismatic and pyramidal ) and plays a significant role in texture r...Deformation twinning is profusely activated in the Mg alloys due to lower critical resolved shear stress(CRSS) compared to the non-basal slip systems(prismatic and pyramidal ) and plays a significant role in texture reorientation, grain refinement and enhancement of mechanical performance. Twinning is a sequential process comprising twin nucleation, twin propagation and twin growth, hence several intrinsic and extrinsic parameters that facilitate or suppress the process have been critically reviewed. The dependence of twinning on the grain size, deformation temperature, favorable grain orientation and shear strain have been thoroughly discussed in the context of published literature and an attempt has been made to provide a benchmark conclusive finding based on the majority of works. Furthermore, the subsequent effect of twinning on the mechanical performance of Mg alloys, including ductility, formability and tension-compression asymmetry has been discussed in detail. Lastly, the stability of twins, including stress and thermal stability, is summarized and critical issues related to pertinent bottlenecks have been addressed.展开更多
To move the performance of lithium-ion batteries into the next stage,the modification of the structure of cells is the only choice except for the development of materials exhibiting higher performance.In this review p...To move the performance of lithium-ion batteries into the next stage,the modification of the structure of cells is the only choice except for the development of materials exhibiting higher performance.In this review paper,the employment of through-holing structures of anodes and cathodes prepared with a picosecond pulsed laser has been proposed.The laser system and the structure for improving the battery performance were introduced.The performance of laminated cells constructed with through-holed anodes and cathodes was reviewed from the viewpoints of the improvement of high-rate performance and energy density,removal of unbalanced capacities on both sides of the current collector,even greater high-rate performance by hybridizing cathode materials and removal of irreversible capacity.In conclusion,the points that should be examined and the problem for the through-holed structure to be in practical use are summarized.展开更多
This study investigates the influence of CaO(0.5,1(wt.%))alloying on the microstructural evolution,texture development and deformation behavior of AZ61 magnesium alloy.The uniaxial tension tests at room(RT)and cryogen...This study investigates the influence of CaO(0.5,1(wt.%))alloying on the microstructural evolution,texture development and deformation behavior of AZ61 magnesium alloy.The uniaxial tension tests at room(RT)and cryogenic(CT,-150℃)temperature were performed to investigate the twinability and dislocation behavior and its consequent effect on flow stress,ductility and strain hardening rate.The results showed that the AZ61-1CaO exhibited superior strength/ductility synergy at RT with a yield strength(YS)of 223 MPa and a ductility of 23% as compared to AZ61(178 MPa,18.5%)and AZ61-0.5CaO(198 MPa,21%).Similar trend was witnessed for all the samples during CT deformation,where increase in the YS and decrease in ductility were observed.The Mtex tools based in-grain misorientation axis(IGMA)analysis of RT deformed samples revealed the higher activities of prismatic slip in AZ61-CaO,which led to superior ductility.Moreover,subsequent EBSD analysis of CT deformed samples showed the increased fraction of fine{10-12}tension twins and nucleation of multiple{10-12}twin variants caused by higher local stress concentration at the grain boundaries,which imposed the strengthening by twin-twin interaction.Lastly,the detailed investigations on strengthening contributors showed that the dislocation strengthening has the highest contribution towards strength in all samples.展开更多
Aiming to improve the battery performance of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),modification of the cathodes and anodes of LIBs using laser beams to prepare through-holes,non-through-holes or ditches arranged in grid and lin...Aiming to improve the battery performance of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),modification of the cathodes and anodes of LIBs using laser beams to prepare through-holes,non-through-holes or ditches arranged in grid and line patterns has been proposed by many researchers and engineers.In this study,a laser processing system attached to rollers,which realizes this modification without large changes in the present mass-production system,was developed.The laser system apparatus comprises roll-to-roll equipment and laser equipment.The roll-to-roll equipment mainly consists of a hollow cylinder with openings on its circumferential surface.Cathode and anode electrodes for LIBs are wound around the cylinder in the longitudinal direction of the electrodes.A pulsed beam reflected from the central axis of the cylinder can continuously open a large number of through-holes in the thin electrodes.Through-holes were formed at a rate of 100000 holes per second on lithium iron phosphate cathodes and graphite anodes with this system.The through-holed cathodes and anodes prepared with this system exhibited higher C-rate performance than nontreated cathodes and anodes.展开更多
This study explores the influence of Al addition on the microstructure,texture and mechanical deformation behavior of Mg-x Al-1Zn-1Ca(x=1,2 wt.%)alloy(referred as AZX211 and AZX311,respectively).Tensile tests were per...This study explores the influence of Al addition on the microstructure,texture and mechanical deformation behavior of Mg-x Al-1Zn-1Ca(x=1,2 wt.%)alloy(referred as AZX211 and AZX311,respectively).Tensile tests were performed at room(24℃,RT)and cryogenic temperature(-150℃,CT)to probe the dislocation and twinning evolution and its consequent effect on the strength,ductility and hardening characteristics.The results revealed that AZX311 exhibited an outstanding combination of superior strength and excellent ductility at both temperatures.This unique balance of high tensile strength and consistent ductility outperforms previously documented magnesium alloys,positioning AZX311 as an ideal material for applications that demand both robust mechanical properties and reliable ductility,particularly under low-temperature conditions.The exceptional strength at cryogenic temperatures in this alloy is attributed to the synergistic effect of dislocation strengthening and boundary strengthening,where the increased barriers to dislocation movement lead to significant hardening.The presence of nano-stacking faults and greater activation of pyramidal slip,along with their interactions,result in a substantial increase in tensile strength while maintaining ductility at cryogenic temperature making it a suitable fit for cryogenic applications.展开更多
Wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)presents a promising approach for fabricating medium-to-large austenitic stainless steel components,which are essential in industries like aerospace,pressure vessels,and heat excha...Wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)presents a promising approach for fabricating medium-to-large austenitic stainless steel components,which are essential in industries like aerospace,pressure vessels,and heat exchangers.This research examines the mi-crostructural characteristics and tensile behaviour of SS308L manufactured via the gas metal arc welding-based WAAM(WAAM 308L)process.Tensile tests were conducted at room temperature(RT,25℃),300℃,and 600℃in as-built conditions.The microstructure con-sists primarily of austenite grains with retainedδ-ferrite phases distributed within the austenitic matrix.The ferrite fraction,in terms of fer-rite number(FN),ranged between 2.30 and 4.80 along the build direction from top to bottom.The ferrite fraction in the middle region is 3.60 FN.Tensile strength was higher in the horizontal oriented samples(WAAM 308L-H),while ductility was higher in the vertical ones.Tensile results show a gradual reduction in strength with increasing test temperature,in which significant dynamic strain aging(DSA)is observed at 600℃.The variation in serration behavior between the vertical and horizontal specimens may be attributed to microstructural differences arising from the build orientation.The yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS),and elongation(EL)of WAAM 308L at 600℃were(240±10)MPa,(442±16)MPa,and(54±2.00)%,respectively,in the horizontal orientation(WAAM 308L-H),and(248±9)MPa,(412±19)MPa,and(75±2.80)%,respectively,in the vertical orientation(WAAM 308L-V).Fracture surfaces revealed a transition from ductile dimple fracture at RT and 300℃to a mixed ductile-brittle failure with intergranular facets at 600℃.The research explores the applicability and constraints of WAAM-produced 308L stainless steel in high-temperature conditions,offering crucial in-sights for its use in thermally resistant structural and industrial components.展开更多
High-density integration technologies with copper(Cu)through-silicon via(TSV)have emerged as viable alternatives for achieving the requisite integration densities for the portable electronics and micro-electro-mechani...High-density integration technologies with copper(Cu)through-silicon via(TSV)have emerged as viable alternatives for achieving the requisite integration densities for the portable electronics and micro-electro-mechanical systems(MEMSs)package.However,significant thermo-mechanical stresses can be introduced in integrated structures during the manufacturing process due to mismatches of thermal expansion and the mechanical properties between Cu and silicon(Si).The high-density integration demands an interconnection material with a strong mechanical strength and small thermal expansion mismatch.In this study,a novel electroplating method is developed for the synthesis of a graphene-copper(G-Cu)composite with electrochemically exfoliated graphenes.The fabrication and evaluation of the G-Cu composite microstructures,including the microcantilevers and micromirrors supported by the composite,are reported.We evaluated not only the micromechanical properties of the G-Cu composite based on in-situ mechanical resonant frequency measurements using a laser Doppler vibrometer but also the coefficients of thermal expansion(CTE)of the composite based on curvature radius measurements at a temperature range of 20–200℃.The Young’s modulus and shear modulus of the composite are approximately 123 and 51 GPa,which are 1.25 times greater and 1.22 times greater,respectively,than those of pure Cu due to the reinforcement of graphene.The G-Cu composite exhibits a 23%lower CTE than Cu without sacrificing electrical conductivity.These results show that the mechanically strengthened G-Cu composite with reduced thermal expansion is an ideal and reliable interconnection material instead of Cu for complex integration structures.展开更多
The risks occurring during the filling of beverages resulting from the growth of biofilms are well-known.Within the framework of the research programme"Innovation Competence East(INNO-KOM-Ost)-Modules of Prelimin...The risks occurring during the filling of beverages resulting from the growth of biofilms are well-known.Within the framework of the research programme"Innovation Competence East(INNO-KOM-Ost)-Modules of Preliminary Research"a project is currently in progress at the VLB Berlin which is designed to investigate new approaches in the development of solutions to the problems of biofilms.展开更多
基金supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP)the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE)of the Republic of Korea Program(No.RS-2025-02603127,Innovation Research Center for Zero-carbon Fuel Gas Turbine Design,Manufacture,and Safety)。
文摘Understanding the temperature dependent deformation behavior of Mg alloys is crucial for their expanding use in the aerospace sector.This study investigates the deformation mechanisms of hot-rolled AZ61 Mg alloy under uniaxial tension along rolling direction(RD)and transverse direction(TD)at-50,25,50,and 150℃.Results reveal a transition from high strength with limited elongation at-50℃ to significant softening and maximum ductility at 150℃.TD samples consistently showed 2%-6%higher strength than RD;however,this yield anisotropy diminished at 150℃ due to the shift from twinning to thermally activated slip and recovery.Fractography indicated a change from semi-brittle to fully ductile fracture with increasing temperature.Electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD)analysis confirmed twinning-driven grain refinement at low temperatures,while deformation at high temperatures involved grain elongation along shear zones,enabling greater strain accommodation before material failure.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)grant funded by the Korean government (MSIT) (No.2020R1C1C1004434)。
文摘Deformation twinning is profusely activated in the Mg alloys due to lower critical resolved shear stress(CRSS) compared to the non-basal slip systems(prismatic and pyramidal ) and plays a significant role in texture reorientation, grain refinement and enhancement of mechanical performance. Twinning is a sequential process comprising twin nucleation, twin propagation and twin growth, hence several intrinsic and extrinsic parameters that facilitate or suppress the process have been critically reviewed. The dependence of twinning on the grain size, deformation temperature, favorable grain orientation and shear strain have been thoroughly discussed in the context of published literature and an attempt has been made to provide a benchmark conclusive finding based on the majority of works. Furthermore, the subsequent effect of twinning on the mechanical performance of Mg alloys, including ductility, formability and tension-compression asymmetry has been discussed in detail. Lastly, the stability of twins, including stress and thermal stability, is summarized and critical issues related to pertinent bottlenecks have been addressed.
文摘To move the performance of lithium-ion batteries into the next stage,the modification of the structure of cells is the only choice except for the development of materials exhibiting higher performance.In this review paper,the employment of through-holing structures of anodes and cathodes prepared with a picosecond pulsed laser has been proposed.The laser system and the structure for improving the battery performance were introduced.The performance of laminated cells constructed with through-holed anodes and cathodes was reviewed from the viewpoints of the improvement of high-rate performance and energy density,removal of unbalanced capacities on both sides of the current collector,even greater high-rate performance by hybridizing cathode materials and removal of irreversible capacity.In conclusion,the points that should be examined and the problem for the through-holed structure to be in practical use are summarized.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(No.2020R1C1C1004434 and No.RS-202400398068)Incheon National University Research Grant in 2022(2022-0120)。
文摘This study investigates the influence of CaO(0.5,1(wt.%))alloying on the microstructural evolution,texture development and deformation behavior of AZ61 magnesium alloy.The uniaxial tension tests at room(RT)and cryogenic(CT,-150℃)temperature were performed to investigate the twinability and dislocation behavior and its consequent effect on flow stress,ductility and strain hardening rate.The results showed that the AZ61-1CaO exhibited superior strength/ductility synergy at RT with a yield strength(YS)of 223 MPa and a ductility of 23% as compared to AZ61(178 MPa,18.5%)and AZ61-0.5CaO(198 MPa,21%).Similar trend was witnessed for all the samples during CT deformation,where increase in the YS and decrease in ductility were observed.The Mtex tools based in-grain misorientation axis(IGMA)analysis of RT deformed samples revealed the higher activities of prismatic slip in AZ61-CaO,which led to superior ductility.Moreover,subsequent EBSD analysis of CT deformed samples showed the increased fraction of fine{10-12}tension twins and nucleation of multiple{10-12}twin variants caused by higher local stress concentration at the grain boundaries,which imposed the strengthening by twin-twin interaction.Lastly,the detailed investigations on strengthening contributors showed that the dislocation strengthening has the highest contribution towards strength in all samples.
基金supported by‘Advanced Research Infrastructure for Materials and Nanotechnology in Japan(ARIM)’of the Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology(MEXT).Proposal Number 22KU0036。
文摘Aiming to improve the battery performance of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),modification of the cathodes and anodes of LIBs using laser beams to prepare through-holes,non-through-holes or ditches arranged in grid and line patterns has been proposed by many researchers and engineers.In this study,a laser processing system attached to rollers,which realizes this modification without large changes in the present mass-production system,was developed.The laser system apparatus comprises roll-to-roll equipment and laser equipment.The roll-to-roll equipment mainly consists of a hollow cylinder with openings on its circumferential surface.Cathode and anode electrodes for LIBs are wound around the cylinder in the longitudinal direction of the electrodes.A pulsed beam reflected from the central axis of the cylinder can continuously open a large number of through-holes in the thin electrodes.Through-holes were formed at a rate of 100000 holes per second on lithium iron phosphate cathodes and graphite anodes with this system.The through-holed cathodes and anodes prepared with this system exhibited higher C-rate performance than nontreated cathodes and anodes.
基金National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(No.2020R1C1C1004434)funding grant of Korea Institute of Industrial Technology(KITECH)(No.KITECH UR-24-0008)。
文摘This study explores the influence of Al addition on the microstructure,texture and mechanical deformation behavior of Mg-x Al-1Zn-1Ca(x=1,2 wt.%)alloy(referred as AZX211 and AZX311,respectively).Tensile tests were performed at room(24℃,RT)and cryogenic temperature(-150℃,CT)to probe the dislocation and twinning evolution and its consequent effect on the strength,ductility and hardening characteristics.The results revealed that AZX311 exhibited an outstanding combination of superior strength and excellent ductility at both temperatures.This unique balance of high tensile strength and consistent ductility outperforms previously documented magnesium alloys,positioning AZX311 as an ideal material for applications that demand both robust mechanical properties and reliable ductility,particularly under low-temperature conditions.The exceptional strength at cryogenic temperatures in this alloy is attributed to the synergistic effect of dislocation strengthening and boundary strengthening,where the increased barriers to dislocation movement lead to significant hardening.The presence of nano-stacking faults and greater activation of pyramidal slip,along with their interactions,result in a substantial increase in tensile strength while maintaining ductility at cryogenic temperature making it a suitable fit for cryogenic applications.
基金supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP)and the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE)of the Republic of Korea program(No.RS-2025-02603127,Innovation Research Center for Zero-carbon Fuel Gas Turbine Design,Manufacture,and Safety).
文摘Wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)presents a promising approach for fabricating medium-to-large austenitic stainless steel components,which are essential in industries like aerospace,pressure vessels,and heat exchangers.This research examines the mi-crostructural characteristics and tensile behaviour of SS308L manufactured via the gas metal arc welding-based WAAM(WAAM 308L)process.Tensile tests were conducted at room temperature(RT,25℃),300℃,and 600℃in as-built conditions.The microstructure con-sists primarily of austenite grains with retainedδ-ferrite phases distributed within the austenitic matrix.The ferrite fraction,in terms of fer-rite number(FN),ranged between 2.30 and 4.80 along the build direction from top to bottom.The ferrite fraction in the middle region is 3.60 FN.Tensile strength was higher in the horizontal oriented samples(WAAM 308L-H),while ductility was higher in the vertical ones.Tensile results show a gradual reduction in strength with increasing test temperature,in which significant dynamic strain aging(DSA)is observed at 600℃.The variation in serration behavior between the vertical and horizontal specimens may be attributed to microstructural differences arising from the build orientation.The yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS),and elongation(EL)of WAAM 308L at 600℃were(240±10)MPa,(442±16)MPa,and(54±2.00)%,respectively,in the horizontal orientation(WAAM 308L-H),and(248±9)MPa,(412±19)MPa,and(75±2.80)%,respectively,in the vertical orientation(WAAM 308L-V).Fracture surfaces revealed a transition from ductile dimple fracture at RT and 300℃to a mixed ductile-brittle failure with intergranular facets at 600℃.The research explores the applicability and constraints of WAAM-produced 308L stainless steel in high-temperature conditions,offering crucial in-sights for its use in thermally resistant structural and industrial components.
基金Part of this study was performed at the Micro/Nanomachining Research Education Center(MNC)and Micro System Integration Center(μSIC)of Tohoku UniversityThis research was supported by a Grant-in-Aid from the Japanese Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology and partly supported by Special Coordination Funds for Promoting Science and Technology and the Formation of Innovation Center for Fusion of Advanced TechnologiesThis study was supported by the Council for Science,Technology and Innovation(CSTI)and Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program(SIP).
文摘High-density integration technologies with copper(Cu)through-silicon via(TSV)have emerged as viable alternatives for achieving the requisite integration densities for the portable electronics and micro-electro-mechanical systems(MEMSs)package.However,significant thermo-mechanical stresses can be introduced in integrated structures during the manufacturing process due to mismatches of thermal expansion and the mechanical properties between Cu and silicon(Si).The high-density integration demands an interconnection material with a strong mechanical strength and small thermal expansion mismatch.In this study,a novel electroplating method is developed for the synthesis of a graphene-copper(G-Cu)composite with electrochemically exfoliated graphenes.The fabrication and evaluation of the G-Cu composite microstructures,including the microcantilevers and micromirrors supported by the composite,are reported.We evaluated not only the micromechanical properties of the G-Cu composite based on in-situ mechanical resonant frequency measurements using a laser Doppler vibrometer but also the coefficients of thermal expansion(CTE)of the composite based on curvature radius measurements at a temperature range of 20–200℃.The Young’s modulus and shear modulus of the composite are approximately 123 and 51 GPa,which are 1.25 times greater and 1.22 times greater,respectively,than those of pure Cu due to the reinforcement of graphene.The G-Cu composite exhibits a 23%lower CTE than Cu without sacrificing electrical conductivity.These results show that the mechanically strengthened G-Cu composite with reduced thermal expansion is an ideal and reliable interconnection material instead of Cu for complex integration structures.
文摘The risks occurring during the filling of beverages resulting from the growth of biofilms are well-known.Within the framework of the research programme"Innovation Competence East(INNO-KOM-Ost)-Modules of Preliminary Research"a project is currently in progress at the VLB Berlin which is designed to investigate new approaches in the development of solutions to the problems of biofilms.
