A triheterometallic cluster: synthesis and structural characterisation of a cyclopentadienyl-substituted pentanuclear cluster based on an Os3CoRu metal core

The ionic coupling of the carbonyl cluster anion [Os₃Co(CO)₁₃]⁻ (1) with [Ru(η⁵-C₅H₅)(NCMe)₃]⁺ affords the new pentanuclear triheterometallic cluster Os₃CoRu(CO)₁₃(η⁵-C₅H₅) (2) as well as the known bimetallic cluster compounds HOs₃Ru(CO)₁₁(η⁵-C₅H₅) and Os₃Ru₂(CO)₁₁(η⁵-C₅H₅)₂. The crystal structure of cluster 2 shows that the metal framework is based on a trigonal bipyramid (approximate C_s symmetry) with the Ru, Co and an Os atom occupying the equatorial metal plane.     

热化学反应法制备耐海水腐蚀陶瓷涂层及机理分析

为了提高铝合金的耐海水腐蚀性能,采用热化学反应法在其表面制备陶瓷涂层,确定了料浆组分的最佳配比,通过SEM,XRD,3.5%(质量分数)NaCl溶液和真实海水浸泡实验等手段研究了涂层的表面形貌、相组成及耐腐蚀性能.此外,还分析了热化学反应法制备陶瓷涂层的机理.结果表明:所得陶瓷涂层均匀、致密,为复相陶瓷结构,与金属表面主要是化学结合,能有效延长铝合金在海水中的使用寿命.     

Synthesis of galaxite by sintering at various temperatures and atmospheres

Galaxite has broad application prospects in the field of cement rotary kiln burning zones owing to its excellent properties (high melting point and corrosion resistance). In this study, MnO and α-Al₂O₃ powders were used as raw materials to synthesize galaxite in air, coke bed, or nitrogen at 1500–1600 °C. Their phase compositions and microstructure changes were investigated by XRD and SEM-EDS. The results show that Mn^II(Al, Mn^III)₂O₄ composite spinel were formed in the air at 1500–1600 °C and increased with increasing temperature, whereas only MnAl₂O₄ was formed in the coke bed and nitrogen at 1550 °C. Therefore, the specimens treated at 1600 °C in air exhibited a high density of 3.88 g/cm³, which was similar to those of the specimens sintered in the coke bed and nitrogen at 1550 °C, demonstrating good sintering properties. Furthermore, the number and size of pores gradually decreased, and the bulk density increased as the temperature increased from 1500 °C to 1600 °C in the air.     

Superplasticity in cast A356 induced via friction stir processing

Superplasticity was investigated in friction stir processed A356 alloy at temperatures of 470–570 °C and initial strain rates of 3 × 10⁻⁴–1 × 10⁻¹ s⁻¹. Maximum superplastic elongation of 650% was obtained at 530 °C and an initial strain rate of 1 × 10⁻³ s⁻¹ where a maximum strain rate sensitivity of 0.45 was observed.     

One-step preparation of titanium sharkskin bionic antibacterial surface

In recently, titanium and its alloys have been used in a large number of medical implants due to their excellent biological qualities. However, infections brought on by their biological inertness have emerged as a challenging issue for clinicians across a range of specialties. On the other hand, improper use of antibiotics has increased bacterial resistance, which has made the issue of infections brought on by titanium implants worse. The preparation of implants with antimicrobial capabilities has emerged as a key research area in the effort to address this issue at its source. However, present techniques for preparing antimicrobial surfaces are pricy, ineffective, and harmful to the environment, thus cannot be used extensively in industrial manufacturing. In this study, the bionic shark skin's antibacterial rhombic surface was prepared in a single step using the WEDM processing. The samples were then described, and the outcomes were examined using XRD, FE-SEM, and EDS. By using the plate coating method and SBF immersion assays, the samples' bioactivity and antibacterial capacity were assessed. Due to the high temperature produced during the WEDM process, which enables the tool electrode to melt and metallurgically link with the titanium alloy substrate surface, the primary crystalline phase of the antibacterial surface is CuTi₂. After 1 h of incubation on the sample surface, the samples' antibacterial rate was 93%. The antibacterial property of the sample also attained an ideal 98.4% when acid etching was carried out using a 20%wt HNO₃ solution. The Ti on the sample surface had no discernible impact on the effectiveness of the antibacterial. Additionally, the simulated liquid immersion findings demonstrated that the sample pieces made using this approach exhibited good bioactivity.     

Ultra-rapid microwave-assisted synthesis of gallium doped zinc oxide for enhanced photocurrent generation

Ultra-rapid microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis was performed, zinc oxide nanoparticles were fabricated and doped with gallium. Different times (5, 15, and 30 min) and concentrations of doped Ga (1, 3, and 6%) were used to improve their characteristic properties. In addition, the relation between time/dopant was analyzed. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, and UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Photoluminescence (PL) to verify number of defects. SEM analysis showed the formation of nanorods morphology even with a short synthesis time. The X-ray diffractograms and Raman spectra suggest the successful insertion of Ga into the ZnO lattice. The crystallite size obtained by doping was between 36 and 50 nm. The lattice parameters determined by the Rietveld refinement confirmed the formation of a wurtzite hexagonal structure. The band gap range found was 3.12–3.22 eV, which increases the potential of ZnO for optical applications. The presence of defects as result of doping was confirmed by PL. The microstructural changes of the material are enhanced by doping, which causes the photocurrent to increase from 0,002 to 0.012 mA/cm² in doped ZnO. The synthesis time and Ga doping facilitated the production of ZnO nanoparticles with improved properties.