Grain orientation evolution and multi-scale interfaces enhanced thermoelectric properties of textured Sr0.9La0.1TiO3 based ceramics

Sr_0.9La_0.1TiO₃ based textured ceramics (SLTT-S3T) with a texture fraction of 0.81 are successfully fabricated by the reactive template grain growth method, in which Sr_0.9La_0.1TiO₃/20 wt%Ti was used as matrix and 10 wt% plate-like Sr₃Ti₂O₇ template seeds were used as templates. The phase transition, microstructure evolution, and the anisotropic thermoelectric properties of SLTT-S3T ceramics were investigated. The results show that the ceramics are mainly composed of Sr_0.9La_0.1TiO₃ and rutile TiO₂ phases. Grains grow with a preferred orientation along (h00). A maximum ZT of 0.26 at 1073 K was achieved in the direction perpendicular to the tape casting direction. The low lattice thermal conductivity of 1.9 W/(m K) at 1073 K was obtained decreased by 34%, 40%, and 38% compared with non-textured, SrTiO₃ and Sr_0.9La_0.1TiO₃ ceramics prepared by the same process, can be attributed to the enhanced phonon scattering by the complex multi-scale boundaries and interfaces. This work provides a strategy of microstructural design for thermoelectric oxides to decrease intrinsic lattice thermal conductivity and further regulate thermoelectric properties via texture engineering.     

Effects of strontium gallate additions on sintering behavior of gadolinia-doped ceria

The densification behavior and grain growth of Ce_0.8Gd_0.2O_1.9 ceramics were investigated with the strontium gallate concentration ranging from 0 to 5 mol%. Both the sintered density and grain size were found to increase rapidly up to 0.5 mol% Sr₂Ga₂O₅, and then to decrease with further addition. Dense Ce_0.8Gd_0.2O_1.9 ceramics with 97% of the theoretical density could be obtained for 0.5 mol% Sr₂Ga₂O₅-added specimen sintered at 1250^∘C for 5 h, whereas pure Ce_0.8Gd_0.2O_1.9 ceramics needed to be sintered at 1550^∘C in order to obtain an equivalent theoretical density. The addition of Sr₂Ga₂O₅ was found to promote the sintering properties of Gd₂O₃-doped CeO₂.     

Structural properties of inorganic materials: tungsten bronze SBN ceramics

Rare-earth doped strontium barium niobates were synthesized using usual ceramic technique. The dopants are La, Ce, Gd, Sm and Nd. The materials were characterized by XRD and density measurements. The grain sizes were determined from SEM analysis. Lattice parameters changed uniformly with rare-earth dopants in unfilled structures. Density measurements and SEM analysis confirmed only minute changes in the densities of the ceramics.     

钙钛矿型钛酸锶的制备、结构与性能

钛酸锶是一种具有重要电性质的陶瓷材料 ,因而在工业上得到了广泛的应用。本文介绍了钛酸锶的几种常见的合成方法 ,并简要的介绍了钛酸锶的结构与性能     

钛酸钾品须填充UHMWPE复合材料的摩擦磨损性能研究

用钛酸钾晶须(PTW)对超高摩尔质量聚乙烯(UHMWPE)进行填充改性,考察了复合材料的摩擦磨损性能,研究了其结晶情况,观察了磨损表面形貌并分析了其机理.结果表明随着PTW用量的增加,复合材料的硬度、结晶度以及维卡软化点都有所增大.PTW提高了复合材料的耐磨性,但摩擦系数有所上升.PTW的加入使得UHMWPE的磨损机理从黏着磨损和塑性变形改变成疲劳磨损和轻微的塑性变形,提高了其抗磨粒磨损的性能.     

Electrical properties of (Bi3.5La0.5)Ti3O12 thin-films prepared by liquid source misted chemical deposition

The ((Bi_3.5La_0.5)Ti₃O₁₂(BLT) thin-films used in this study were fabricated on a Pt(111)/SiO₂/Si(100) substrate by a Liquid Source Misted Chemical Deposition (LSMCD) technique. X-ray diffraction patterns showed that the BLT films were crystallized and no other phases were observed when annealed above 650 ‡C. Grain size and remnant polarizations increased with increase in the annealing temperature, while leakage current densities decreased. The remnant polarizations (Pr) increased from 2.0 to 4.8 and 19.0 μC/cm2 with increase in the annealing temperature from 650 to 700 and 750 ‡C, respectively. The BLT films annealed at 700 ‡C in O₂ showed a good fatigue resistance of reduced polarization by 10% after 10⁹ switching cycles when 9 V of bipolar voltage was applied at a frequency of 40 kHz.     

凝胶法片状莫来石粉的制备及应用

采用拟薄水铝石和非晶态超细SiO_2微粉为原料。以溶胶-凝胶工艺制取莫来石凝胶,通过干燥、煅烧研制得片状结晶莫来石粉。初步研究了凝胶法莫来石粉在钛酸铝陶瓷和烧结刚玉砖中的应用。实验结果表明:凝胶粉起到了促进烧结、降低烧成温度的作用,并使钛酸铝——莫来石复相陶瓷和刚玉砖的强度得到了显著提高。     

Preparation and cell-materials interactions of plasma sprayed strontium-containing hydroxyapatite coating

The use of strontium-containing hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) as a biomaterial has been reported recently. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that Sr-HA promotes osteoblast response and stimulates new bone formation. In order to extend its usage to major load-bearing applications, such as artificial hip replacement, it has been proposed that the material could be used in the form of a coating on implant surfaces. This paper reports a preliminary study of biocompatibility of plasma sprayed Sr-HA coatings on a metallic substrate. Coatings of Sr-HA containing 10 mol% Sr²⁺ was produced on titanium alloy substrates. The coating exhibited good bonding with the substrate. The bioactivity of Sr-HA coating was evaluated in vitro by immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF). After immersion in SBF, Sr-HA coating exhibited great ability to induce apatite precipitation on its surface. The possible effects of cell-materials interactions of Sr-HA coating were examined by culturing osteoprecursor cells (OPC1) on coating surfaces. The effect of Sr-HA was also compared to a hydroxyapatite (HA) coating, which is widely used in orthopedics and dentistry. The results indicated that Sr-HA coating had good biocompatibility with human osteoblasts. OPC1 cells survived and proliferated well on the surface of coating. Sr-HA coating promoted OPC1 cells attachment, and more local contacts were produced on the surface. The presence of Sr stimulated OPC1 cell differentiation and ALP expression. No deleterious effect on ECM formation and mineralization was found with Sr-HA coating. The results indicated that Sr-HA coating had good mechanical properties and bioactivity in vitro.     

锶合金化在镁合金中的作用

锶加入镁合金中可以提高合金的铸造性能;少量的锶加入到镁合金中,能够细化镁合金的组织,提高镁合金的室温力学性能;锶对不同系列镁合金力学性能的影响不尽相同;锶合金化可以改善镁合金的高温力学性能以及蠕变性能.锶是提高镁合金耐蚀性的有效合金元素,含锶镁合金有望成为新型的轻质耐高温材料.     

Integrated metallic gauge in a piezoelectric cantilever

In this study, a self-sensitive piezoelectric cantilever with a new design for sensing is presented. Micro-cantilevers were actuated by a 120 nm-thick Lead Zirconate Titanate Oxide (PZT) layer. Detection was done by measuring the resistance of a metallic gauge integrated on the surface of the micro-piezoelectric cantilevers. Some metallic gauges were embedded in a Wheatstone bridge to improve the measured resistance accuracy. Devices with direct resistance measurement were also realized. Gauge resistance responses were compared with an optical measurement by a White Light Interferometer. By biasing the PZT between −5 V and 5 V, cyclic deflection of the cantilever was detected with both optical and metallic gauge resistance systems. The two measurements fit. This self-sensitive piezoelectric cantilever can be used for fatigue test with packaged devices.