Sn-containing Si3N4-based composites for adaptive excellent friction and wear in a wide temperature range

Ceramic design based on reducing friction and wear-related failures in moving mechanical systems has gained tremendous attention due to increased demands for durability, reliability and energy conservation. However, only few materials can meet these requirements at high temperatures. Here, we designed and prepared a Sn-containing Si₃N₄-based composite, which displayed excellent tribological properties at high temperatures. The results showed that the friction coefficient and wear rate of the composites were reduced to 0.27 and 4.88 × 10^?6 mm³ N^?1 m^?1 in air at 800 °C. The wear mechanism of the sliding pairs at different temperatures was revealed via detailed analyses of the worn surfaces. In addition, the tribo-driven graphitization was detected on the wear surfaces and in the wear debris, and the carbon phase was identified by SEM, TEM, and Raman spectrum.     

Tunable microwave absorption properties of nickel-carbon nanofibers prepared by electrospinning

The nickel-carbon nanofibers (Ni-C NFs) were fabricated by the electrospinning of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and nickel acetate tetrahydrate (NiAc) solution precursor with succedent PVA pyrolyzation and calcination process. The microwave absorption performance and electromagnetic (EM) parameters of the NFs were researched over the frequency range of 2.0–18.0?GHz. Both the impedance matching and EM wave absorption properties of the Ni-C NFs were improved by changing the carbonization temperature. The effect of graphitization degree on reflection loss (RL) and the possible loss mechanisms were directly displayed in the comparative study of each sample. The optimal RL value of ??44.9?dB and an effective frequency bandwidth of 3.0?GHz under a thickness of 3.0?mm can be reached by a sample calcined at 650?°C. These lightweight Ni-C NFs composites can be promising candidates for EM wave absorbers due to the combination of multiple loss mechanisms, nano-size effect and good impedance matching between Ni nanoparticles and CNFs.     

Ceramic shell moulds with zircon filler and colloidal silica binder for investment casting of shrouded low-pressure turbine blades

Zircon (ZrO₂·SiO₂) powder filler and colloidal silica binder were used to prepare the ceramic shell moulds for investment casting of shrouded low-pressure turbine blades (LPTB). Ceramic slurries were prepared by using two types of colloidal silica binders (polymer-free binder A and polymer-containing binder B). The samples prepared from binder B showed lesser self-load sag values than those developed from binder A. Ceramic shell moulds made from an optimized slurry composition (having binder A) yielded aeronautical grade casting of blades at 1500 °C with required dimensional accuracy and average surface roughness (Ra). The blades cast from shell moulds (having binder B) showed dimensional accuracy at 1500 °C as well as at 1525 °C. The Ra values of blades cast at 1500 °C and 1525 °C by using shell system with binder B were observed to be higher than those cast from shell system having binder A.     

Low temperature synthesis of plate-like Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 via molten salt method

In this study, plate-like Na_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃ (BNT) templates with perovskite structure were obtained by two-step molten salt synthesis (MSS) method at a low temperature. Firstly, Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂ precursors were synthesized at 1030 °C in NaCl–KCl molten salt. Secondly, plate-like Na_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃ particles with perovskite structure were obtained from plate-like layer-structured ferroelectric ceramic of Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂ by topochemical microcrystal conversion method. Result showed that excessive Na₂CO₃ was beneficial to facilitate the low temperature synthesis. In the case of an excess of 30 mol% Na₂CO₃, plate-like BNT particles could be obtained by synthesis at temperatures ranging from 760 °C to 800 °C, which indicated a flexible processing route. Also, it has been observed that plate-like BNT particles show a high aspect ratio with 1 μm in thickness and 10–20 μm in length. These Na_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃ plate-like particles can be good candidates for the preparation of lead-free BNT-based piezoelectric ceramics with oriented grain microstructure.     

铜渣尾矿制备空心陶瓷微球及其表征

以铜渣尾矿为原料, 利用火焰喷枪熔射法制备空心陶瓷微球, 研究了淬熄距离对陶瓷微球形貌与性能的影响。结果表明, 淬熄距离为400 mm时, 制成的微球粒径分布均匀,直径15~30 μm, 经破碎确认为空心球。成球机理是铜渣尾矿粉末受热逐渐熔化过程中, 发气物质产生气体并合并, 当高温液滴喷射进入水中快速冷却凝固时, 液滴中气体无法逸出, 从而形成空心陶瓷微球。     

An Au-nanoparticle decorated Sr0·76Ce0·16WO4 photocatalyst for H2 evolution under visible-light irradiation

Photocatalytic production of H₂ from water based on semiconductors is a process without the consumption of fossil energy. The development of ideal photocatalyst is a challenge that limited the application of photocatalytic technology. Here, we report a stable Sr_0·76Ce_0·16WO₄ photocatalyst for H₂ evolution under visible-light irradiation, which was synthesized via a simple high-temperature solid-state method. The composition and crystal structure of this photocatalyst was identified by X-ray Diffraction, transmission electron microscope, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The scanning electron microscopy image indicates the sample compose of micrometer particles. The bandgap of the compound was estimated to be 3.18 eV, which is significantly smaller than that of pristine SrWO₄ (4.87 eV) by the incorporation of Ce³⁺. In this experiment, the nanosized Au cocatalyst was loaded on the photocatalyst via the photodeposition method to improve the photocatalytic performances. Photocatalytic experiments revealed that photocatalytic H₂ evolution rates of Sr_0·76Ce_0·16WO₄-1.5Au sample are 45.5 μmol/h/g and 28.7 μmol/h/g in 5 vol% triethanolamine aqueous solution under simulated sunlight and visible-light irradiation, respectively, which are 1.44 times and 4.63 times higher than the cocatalysts-free one. Moreover, the apparent quantum yield of Sr_0·76Ce_0·16WO₄-1.5Au is 0.09% at 450 nm.     

Properties of super heat-resistant silicon carbide fibres with in situ BN coating

An in situ BN coating was prepared on the surface of a nearly stoichiometric continuous SiC fibre with trademark Cansas-3301 (C3). The coated fibre was then subjected to continuous pyrolysis at 1800 °C, obtaining a fibre named Cansas-BN-1800 (C18). After annealing in Ar at 1500 °C for 1 h, the strength retention ratio of C3 was 49%, and that of C18 was almost unchanged. The strength decrease of the C3 fibre was mainly caused by the formation of surface defects resulting from fibre decomposition and active oxidation. However, the in situ BN coating on C18 protected the fibre from forming surface defects, resulting in high strength. Due to slight growth of the grain and purification of the grain boundary during fast heating at 1800 °C, C18 showed excellent creep resistance in the range of 1200–1500 °C.     

Fe基非晶涂层厚度与其爆炸喷涂沉积特性及性能

目的 评估沉积厚度对Fe基非晶涂层在殷瓦钢基体上服役性能的影响。方法 利用爆炸喷涂在殷瓦钢表面沉积了4种不同厚度(d_AC1≈50μm,d_AC2≈150μm,d_AC3≈250μm,d_AC4≈500μm)的Fe基非晶涂层,采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)、维氏显微硬度计、纳米压痕仪、液压式万能试验机、电化学工作站等,研究了涂层的微观结构、物相组成、显微硬度、弹性模量、残余应力、结合强度和电化学腐蚀特性。结果 不同厚度Fe基非晶涂层均未出现明显的晶化现象,AC1涂层的孔隙率明显较高(2.8%～1.4%),在厚度增至AC3时涂层与基体界面出现了明显的裂纹,且裂纹随着厚度的增加继续恶化,至AC4时在截面形貌上仅观察到少量界面结合连接区域;随着涂层厚度的增加,涂层孔隙率、冷却残余拉应力和结合强度显著降低,显微硬度和弹性模量略有上升。AC1涂层因形成了电偶腐蚀,从而加剧了基体腐蚀,不具备耐腐蚀防护能力。当涂层厚度达到AC3后,涂层的腐蚀电流密度小于基体的腐蚀电流密度,其腐蚀电位和极化电阻均高于...     

ZL270LF铝合金的热变形行为与组织演变

通过热压缩实验研究了ZL270LF铝合金在变形量为70%,温度为300~550 ℃,应变速率为 0.01~10 s^-1范围的热变形行为,建立了流变应力本构方程模型,绘制出了二维热加工图,确定了最佳热加工区域,采用电子背散射衍射（EBSD）和透射电子显微镜（TEM）技术研究了该合金的组织演变规律。结果表明：ZL270LF铝合金的流变应力随变形温度的升高和应变速率的降低而降低,热变形激活能为309.05 kJ/mol,最优热加工区为温度470~530 ℃、应变速率为0.01~1 s^-1。该合金在热变形过程中存在3种不同的DRX机制,即连续动态再结晶（CDRX）、不连续动态再结晶（DDRX）和几何动态再结晶（GDRX）,其中CDRX是ZL270LF铝合金动态再结晶的主要机制。