Synthesis of amorphous carbon films by plasma-based ion implantation with simultaneous application of DC and pulse bias

Carbon films were synthesized on a Si wafer by simultaneous application of pulse bias and DC bias by a plasma-based ion implantation system using an electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) plasma source with a mirror field. The relationship between the pulse biasing voltage and the properties of carbon films was investigated. The hardness and tribological properties of the carbon film improved as the pulse bias voltage was decreased from −10 kV to −2 kV. Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films with a low friction coefficient were formed by simultaneous application of a low pulse bias voltage, such as −2 kV, and a DC bias. During the friction test of the DLC film, excellent tribological properties were observed under a high conducted load, such as 20 N, which shows that not only the friction coefficient but also the durability during the friction test was improved. The improvement of the tribological property was attributed to the formation of a mixed layer at the interface between the DLC film and the Si substrate.     

超音速等离子NiCr/Cr3C2涂层的接触疲劳寿命

采用超音速等离子喷涂技术在45钢基体上制备了NiCr-Cr3C2金属陶瓷涂层,使用球盘式接触疲劳试验机对涂层进行不同载荷条件下的接触疲劳试验。采用范—蒙特福特假设检验验证涂层的疲劳寿命数据,发现其符合Weibull分布,随后建立Weibull失效概率图。通过该图可以直观的得到在同一工作条件下,涂层任意循环次数的失效概率,同时可以在一定范围内,预测某一工作载荷下涂层的接触疲劳寿命。该方法在试验数据较少的情况下,较为精确的表征了涂层的接触疲劳寿命,有效的提高了试验效率,节约了试验成本。     

Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of zinc oxide particles starting from chloride precursor

Zinc oxide (ZnO) was synthesized using a microwave assisted hydrothermal (MAH) process based on chloride/urea/water solution and under 800 W irradiation for 5 min. In the bath, Zn²⁺ ions reacted with the complex carbonate and hydroxide ions to form zinc carbonate hydroxide hydrate (Zn₄CO₃(OH)₆·H₂O), and the conversion from Zn₄CO₃(OH)₆·H₂O to ZnO was synchronously achieved by a MAH process. The as-prepared ZnO has a sponge-like morphology. However, the initial sponge-like morphology of ZnO could change to a net-like structure after thermal treatment, and compact nano-scale ZnO particles were finally obtained when the period of thermal treatment increased to 30 min. Pure ZnO nanoparticles was obtained from calcination of loose sponge-like ZnO particles at 500 °C. The analysis of optical properties of these ZnO nanoparticles showed that the intensity of 393 nm emission increased with the calcination temperature because the defects were reduced and the crystallinity was improved.     

Synthesis,characterization and magnetic performance of Co-incorporated ordered mesoporous carbons

Co-incorporated ordered mesoporous carbon (Co-OMC) with magnetic frameworks has been synthesized via a one-pot self-assembly strategy. The effects of cobalt loading on carbon matrix, adsorption properties and magnetic properties of the resultant mesostructured cobalt/carbon composites were investigated by nitrogen sorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and magnetometer measurements. The results show that the mesoporous composites with a high cobalt content (such as 18.0 wt%) possess an ordered and uniform mesoporous structure (5.3 nm), high surface areas (up to 687 m²/g) and high pore volumes (up to 0.54 cm³/g). Cobalt nanoparticles of size 4–9 nm are confined inside the mesopores or walls of the mesoporous carbon. These materials exhibit typical ferromagnetic characteristics. The saturation magnetization strength can be easily adjusted by changing the content of cobalt. The carbonization temperatures have significant effects on the structure and magnetic properties of Co-OMC also.     

Fabrication and magnetic properties of Fe<Subscript>3</Subscript>Co<Subscript>7</Subscript> alloy nanowire arrays

Fe₃Co₇ alloy nanowire arrays have been fabricated by direct current electrodeposition of Fe²⁺ and Co²⁺ into anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates. The phase structure and magnetic properties of the nanowires were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Magnetic measurements show that the coercivity and remanence of the as-deposited Fe₃Co₇ Alloy nanowires increase dramatically after heat-treatment at 773 K for 2 h, and the nanowire arrays exhibit uniaxial magnetic anisotropy with easy magnetization direction along the nanowire axes owing to the large shape anisotropy. The great difference between practical coercivity and ideal coercivity was also discussed in detail.     

超声速等离子喷涂Ni60A涂层的滚动接触疲劳寿命*

制备高质量的超声速等离子喷涂Ni60A涂层,并研究该涂层的滚动接触疲劳性能及寿命。通过正交试验对Ni60A涂层的4个主要喷涂工艺参数(喷涂电压、喷涂电流、Ar气流量和喷涂距离)进行优化设计,通过分析孔隙率和显微硬度值的大小,综合评价喷涂层质量。利用Image J2x孔隙率计算软件计算涂层孔隙率,利用扫描电镜分析Ni60A粉末和喷涂层的微观结构,采用显微硬度计测定涂层的显微硬度,利用RM-1接触疲劳/磨损多功能试验机对涂层进行不同载荷条件下的接触疲劳试验,并建立Weibull失效概率图。结果表明,通过正交试验可以获得高质量的超声速等离子喷涂Ni60A涂层,超声速等离子喷涂Ni60A涂层的最优喷涂工艺参数为：喷涂电压170 V,喷涂电流370 A,Ar气流量110 L/min,喷涂距离110 mm,通过最优参数制备得到的Ni60A涂层的孔隙率为1.05%,显微硬度为1 086 HV_0.2;在不同接触应力水平下,Ni60A涂层的寿命服从Weibull分布,通过Weibull失效概率图可以在一定范围内预测某一工作载荷下涂层的接触疲劳寿命。     

真空热轧法制备不锈钢复合板组织和力学性能

 为了研究轧制温度对复合板界面结合强度的影响,采用真空热轧法制备了不锈钢复合板,利用OM、EPMA观察分析了不锈钢复合板界面组织和合金元素扩散。结果表明,碳钢中碳、铁元素向不锈钢扩散,不锈钢中铬、镍等元素向碳钢扩散,界面处出现Si-Mn-O三元化合物,合金元素扩散随轧制温度的升高而趋于严重。远离界面碳钢的组织为铁素体和珠光体组织,靠近界面碳钢的组织为铁素体组织。碳钢至界面处硬度先减小后升高,界面至不锈钢内部硬度先升高后下降,距界面约40 μm碳钢侧的维氏硬度值最低约为121.8HV,距界面约20 μm不锈钢侧的维氏硬度值最高约为245.5HV。从1 100到1 300 ℃,剪切强度随轧制温度的升高而升高,1 300 ℃轧制获得的界面剪切强度为463 MPa,远远超过基体的剪切强度。     

超音速等离子喷涂法制备PbTiO3涂层的表征

利用超音速等离子喷涂在调质45钢表面制备PbTiO3涂层,运用扫描电镜(SEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)及能谱分析(EDS)等手段对所制备涂层的组织形貌和物相成分进行表征与分析;并利用显微硬度仪和纳米压痕仪对涂层的力学性能进行表征。结果表明:PbTiO3涂层表面为黄黑色,涂层光滑平整,孔隙率为1.5%;涂层为典型的层状结构,基体与PbTiO3涂层间的结合为机械结合,通过多个试样测量其结合强度的平均值为50.875MPa;纳米压痕仪测得涂层的表面硬度为7.858 GPa,弹性模量为139.308 GPa,显微硬度达到648.6HV0.1,涂层具有优良的力学性能;涂层主要成分为PbTiO3相。通过超音速等离子喷涂制备的涂层具有较好的综合性能,为后期在其表面沉积耐磨涂层打下了良好的基础。     

Development of carbon nanotubes reinforced hydroxyapatite composite coatings on titanium by electrodeposition method

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are outstanding reinforcement material for imparting strength and toughness to brittle hydroxyapatite (HAP). This work reports the electrodeposition of CNTs reinforced HAP on titanium substrate at −1.4 V vs. SCE during 30 min with the functionalised CNTs concentration ranging from 0 to 2 wt.%. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), mechanical and biological studies were used to characterise the coatings. Also, the corrosion resistance of the coatings was evaluated by electrochemical techniques in simulated body fluid (SBF) solution.     

预氧化处理对热障涂层热冲击性能及残余应力的影响

采用等离子喷涂工艺在镍基高温合金基体上制备了热障涂层(底层为MCrAlY,面层为ZrO2+ 8％ Y2O3),通过控制高真空烧结炉的氧分压对涂层进行预氧化处理,分析了预氧化处理对热障涂层热冲击性能和涂层应力状态的影响.结果表明,预氧化处理提高了粘接层的致密度,涂层组织变得均质化,降低了粘结层由于凸起尖角产生复杂应力的概率;有效干预热生长氧化物(TGO)的生长过程,降低了TGO的生长速度;热障涂层残余应力随热冲击次数的增加而增大,但经过预氧化处理的涂层应力增长幅度较缓慢,经过400次热冲击后的残余应力为492.5 MPa,未经过预氧化处理涂层热冲击350次后应力值为650.1 MPa.