Recent years,the polarization response of ferroelectrics has been entirely studied.However,it is found that the polarization may disappear gradually with the continually applied of electric field.In this paper,taking ...Recent years,the polarization response of ferroelectrics has been entirely studied.However,it is found that the polarization may disappear gradually with the continually applied of electric field.In this paper,taking K0.48Na0.52NbO3(KNN)as an example,it was demonstrated that the residual polarization began to decrease when the electric field frequency increased to a certain extent using a phase-field methods.The results showed that the content of out-of-plane domains increased first and then decreased with the increase of applied electric field frequency,the maximum polarization disappeared at high frequencies,and the hysteresis loop became elliptical.In order to further study the abnormal changes of hysteresis loops of ferroelectrics under high electric field frequency,we analyzed the hysteresis loop and dielectric response of solid solution 0.1SrTiO_(3)-0.9K_(0.48)Na_(0.52)NbO_(3).It was found that the doped hysteresis loop maintained its shape at higher frequency and the dielectric constant increased.This kind of doping has a higher field frequency adaptability,which has a key guiding role in improving the dielectric properties of ferroelectric thin films and expanding the frequency application range of ferroelectric nano memory。展开更多
Co-Ni-based superalloys are known for their capability to function at elevated temperatures and superior hot corrosion and thermal fatigue resistance.Therefore,these alloys show potential as crucial high-temperature s...Co-Ni-based superalloys are known for their capability to function at elevated temperatures and superior hot corrosion and thermal fatigue resistance.Therefore,these alloys show potential as crucial high-temperature structural materials for aeroengine and gas turbine hot-end components.Our previous work elucidated the influence of Ti and Ta on the high-temperature mechanical properties of alloys.However,the intricate interaction among elements considerably affects the oxidation resistance of alloys.In this paper,Co-35Ni-10Al-2W-5Cr-2Mo-1Nb-xTi-(5−x)Ta alloys(x=1,2,3,4)with varying Ti and Ta contents were designed and compounded,and their oxidation resistance was investigated at the temperature range from 800 to 1000℃.After oxidation at three test conditions,namely,800℃for 200 h,900℃for 200 h,and 1000℃for 50 h,the main structure of the oxide layer of the alloy consisted of spinel,Cr_(2)O_(3),and Al_(2)O_(3)from outside to inside.Oxides consisting of Ta,W,and Mo formed below the Cr_(2)O_(3)layer.The interaction of Ti and Ta imparted the highest oxidation resistance to 3Ti2Ta alloy.Conversely,an excessive amount of Ti or Ta resulted in an adverse effect on the oxidation resistance of the alloys.This study reports the volatilization of W and Mo oxides during the oxidation process of Co-Ni-based cast superalloys with a high Al content for the first time and explains the formation mechanism of holes in the oxide layer.The results provide a basis for gaining insights into the effects of the interaction of alloying elements on the oxidation resistance of the alloys they form.展开更多
The structure of the oxide film on FGH96 alloy powders significantly influences the mechanical properties of superalloys.In this study,FGH96 alloy powders with various oxygen contents were investigated using high-reso...The structure of the oxide film on FGH96 alloy powders significantly influences the mechanical properties of superalloys.In this study,FGH96 alloy powders with various oxygen contents were investigated using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and atomic probe technology to elucidate the structure evolution of the oxide film.Energy dispersive spectrometer analysis revealed the presence of two distinct components in the oxide film of the alloy powders:amorphous oxide layer covering the γ matrix and amorphous oxide particles above the carbide.The alloying elements within the oxide layer showed a laminated distribution,with Ni,Co,Cr,and Al/Ti,which was attributed to the decreasing oxygen equilibrium pressure as oxygen diffused from the surface into the γ matrix.On the other hand,Ti enrichment was observed in the oxide particles caused by the oxidation and decomposition of the carbide phase.Comparative analysis of the oxide film with oxygen contents of 140,280,and 340 ppm showed similar element distributions,while the thickness of the oxide film varies approximately at 9,14,and 30 nm,respectively.These findings provide valuable insights into the structural analysis of the oxide film on FGH96 alloy powders.展开更多
The atmospheric corrosion monitoring(ACM)technique has been widely employed to track the real-time corrosion behavior of metal materials.However,limited studies have applied ACM to the corrosion protection properties ...The atmospheric corrosion monitoring(ACM)technique has been widely employed to track the real-time corrosion behavior of metal materials.However,limited studies have applied ACM to the corrosion protection properties of organic coatings.This study compared a bare epoxy coating with one containing zinc phosphate corrosion inhibitors,both applied on ACM sensors,to observe their corrosion protection properties over time.Coatings with artificial damage via scratches were exposed to immersion and alternating dry and wet environments,which allowed for monitoring galvanic corrosion currents in real-time.Throughout the corrosion tests,the ACM currents of the zinc phosphate/epoxy coating were considerably lower than those of the blank epoxy coating.The trend in ACM current variations closely matched the results obtained from regular electrochemical tests and surface analysis.This alignment highlights the potential of the ACM technique in evaluating the corrosion protection capabilities of organic coatings.Compared with the blank epoxy coating,the zinc phosphate/epoxy coating showed much-decreased ACM current values that confirmed the effective inhibition of zinc phosphate against steel corrosion beneath the damaged coating.展开更多
The commonly used trial-and-error method of biodegradable Zn alloys is costly and blindness.In this study,based on the self-built database of biodegradable Zn alloys,two machine learning models are established by the ...The commonly used trial-and-error method of biodegradable Zn alloys is costly and blindness.In this study,based on the self-built database of biodegradable Zn alloys,two machine learning models are established by the first time to predict the ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and immersion corrosion rate(CR)of biodegradable Zn alloys.A real-time visualization interface has been established to design Zn-Mn based alloys;a representative alloy is Zn-0.4Mn-0.4Li-0.05Mg.Through tensile mechanical properties and immersion corrosion rate tests,its UTS reaches 420 MPa,and the prediction error is only 0.95%.CR is 73μm/a and the prediction error is 5.5%,which elevates 50 MPa grade of UTS and owns appropriate corrosion rate.Finally,influences of the selected features on UTS and CR are discussed in detail.The combined application of UTS and CR model provides a new strategy for synergistically regulating comprehens-ive properties of biodegradable Zn alloys.展开更多
Solidification structure is a key aspect for understanding the mechanical performance of metal alloys,wherein composition and casting parameters considerably influence solidification and determine the unique microstru...Solidification structure is a key aspect for understanding the mechanical performance of metal alloys,wherein composition and casting parameters considerably influence solidification and determine the unique microstructure of the alloys.By following the principle of free energy minimization,the phase-field method eliminates the need for tracking the solid/liquid phase interface and has greatly accelerated the research and development efforts geared toward optimizing metal solidification microstructures.The recent progress in the application of phasefield simulation to investigate the effect of alloy composition and casting process parameters on the solidification structure of metals is summarized in this review.The effects of several typical elements and process parameters,including carbon,boron,silicon,cooling rate,pulling speed,scanning speed,anisotropy,and gravity,on the solidification structure are discussed.The present work also addresses the future prospects of phase-field simulation and aims to facilitate the widespread applications of phase-field approaches in the simulation of microstructures during solidification.展开更多
Previous studies ofδhydride in zirconium alloys have mainly assumed an isotropic interface.In practice,the difference in crystal structure at the interface between the matrix phase and the precipitate phase results i...Previous studies ofδhydride in zirconium alloys have mainly assumed an isotropic interface.In practice,the difference in crystal structure at the interface between the matrix phase and the precipitate phase results in an anisotropic interface.With the purpose of probing the real evolution ofδhydrides,this paper couples an anisotropy function in the interfacial energy and interfacial mobility.The influence of anisotropic interfacial energy and interfacial mobility on the morphology ofδhydride precipitation was investigated using the phase-field method.The results show that the isotropy hydride precipitates a slate-like morphology,and the anisotropicδhydride precipitates at the semi-coherent and non-coherent interfaces exhibited parallelogram-like and needle-like,which is consistent with the actual experimental morphology.Compared with the coherent interface,the semi-coherent or non-coherent interface adjusts the lattice mismatch,resulting in lower gradient energy that is more consistent with the true interfacial state.Simultaneously,an important chain of relationships is proposed,in the range of I_(x)<I_(y)<1.5I_(x)(I_(y)<I_(x) or I_(y)>1.5I_(x)),with the increase of the anisotropic mobility I_(y) in the y-axis,the gradient energy increases(decreases),the tendency of the non-coherent(semi-coherent)relationship at the interface,and the precipitation rate of hydride decreases(increases).Furthermore,the inhomogeneous stress distribution around the hydride leads to a localized enrichment of the hydrogen concentration,producing a hydride tip.The study of interfacial anisotropy is informative for future studies ofδhydride precipitation orientation and properties.展开更多
Parameter calculation and result storage, as two necessary steps in phase-field simulation play an important role in ensuring the accuracy of simulation results. A strategy of parameter calculation and result storage ...Parameter calculation and result storage, as two necessary steps in phase-field simulation play an important role in ensuring the accuracy of simulation results. A strategy of parameter calculation and result storage is presented for phase-field simulation in α-Mg dendrite growth of Mg-5-wt% Zn alloy under isothermal solidification. Based on the phase diagram and empirical formulas, key parameters of the phase-field model, such as equilibrium partition coefficient k, liquidus slope m, solutal diffusion coefficient in liquid Dl, and solutal diffusion coefficient in solid Ds, can be obtained.Both structured grid method and structured point method can be used to store simulation results, but using the latter method will reduce about 60% storage space and 37.5% storage time compared with the former. Finally, convergent simulation results of α-Mg dendrite growth are obtained and they are in good agreement with the experimental results about optical micrograph, which verify the accuracy of parameters and stability of storage method.展开更多
Due to the large unexplored compositional space,long development cycle,and high cost of traditional trial-anderror experiments,designing high strength aluminum-lithium alloys is a great challenge.This work establishes...Due to the large unexplored compositional space,long development cycle,and high cost of traditional trial-anderror experiments,designing high strength aluminum-lithium alloys is a great challenge.This work establishes a performance-oriented machine learning design strategy for aluminum-lithium alloys to simplify and shorten the development cycle.The calculation results indicate that radial basis function(RBF)neural networks exhibit better predictive ability than back propagation(BP)neural networks.The RBF neural network predicted tensile and yield strengths with determination coefficients of 0.90 and 0.96,root mean square errors of 30.68 and 25.30,and mean absolute errors of 28.15 and 19.08,respectively.In the validation experiment,the comparison between experimental data and predicted data demonstrated the robustness of the two neural network models.The tensile and yield strengths of Al-2Li-1Cu-3Mg-0.2Zr(wt.%)alloy are 17.8 and 3.5 MPa higher than those of the Al-1Li4.5Cu-0.2Zr(wt.%)alloy,which has the best overall performance,respectively.It demonstrates the reliability of the neural network model in designing high strength aluminum-lithium alloys,which provides a way to improve research and development efficiency.展开更多
Stemming from the unique in-plane honeycomb lattice structure and the sp^(2)hybridized carbon atoms bonded by exceptionally strong carbon–carbon bonds,graphene exhibits remarkable anisotropic electrical,mechanical,an...Stemming from the unique in-plane honeycomb lattice structure and the sp^(2)hybridized carbon atoms bonded by exceptionally strong carbon–carbon bonds,graphene exhibits remarkable anisotropic electrical,mechanical,and thermal properties.To maximize the utilization of graphene’s in-plane properties,pre-constructed and aligned structures,such as oriented aerogels,films,and fibers,have been designed.The unique combination of aligned structure,high surface area,excellent electrical conductivity,mechanical stability,thermal conductivity,and porous nature of highly aligned graphene aerogels allows for tailored and enhanced performance in specific directions,enabling advancements in diverse fields.This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in highly aligned graphene aerogels and their composites.It highlights the fabrication methods of aligned graphene aerogels and the optimization of alignment which can be estimated both qualitatively and quantitatively.The oriented scaffolds endow graphene aerogels and their composites with anisotropic properties,showing enhanced electrical,mechanical,and thermal properties along the alignment at the sacrifice of the perpendicular direction.This review showcases remarkable properties and applications of aligned graphene aerogels and their composites,such as their suitability for electronics,environmental applications,thermal management,and energy storage.Challenges and potential opportunities are proposed to offer new insights into prospects of this material.展开更多
Mg-Zn-based alloys have been widely used in computer,communication,and consumer(3C)products due to excellent thermal conductivity.However,it is still a challenge to balance their mechanical performance and thermal con...Mg-Zn-based alloys have been widely used in computer,communication,and consumer(3C)products due to excellent thermal conductivity.However,it is still a challenge to balance their mechanical performance and thermal conductivity.Here,we investigate microstructure,mechanical performance,thermal conductivity and metal fluidity of Mg-5Zn(wt.%)alloy after Cu alloying by experimental and simulation methods.First,Mg-5Zn alloy consist ofα-Mg matrix and interdendritic MgZn phases.As the Cu content increases,however,MgZn phases disappear but intragranular Mg_(2)Cu and interdendritic MgZnCu phases appear in Mg-5Zn-Cu alloys.Besides,the grain size ofα-Mg phase is refined and the volume fraction of MgZnCu phase increases as the Cu content increases.Second,Cu addition is found to improve thermal conductivity of Mg-5Zn alloy remarkably.Especially,Mg-5Zn-4Cu alloy exhibits the best thermal conductivity of 124 W/(m·K),which is mainly due to the significant reduction in both solid solubility of Zn in theα-Mg matrix and lattice distortion ofα-Mg matrix.Moreover,a stable crystal structure of MgZnCu phase also contributes to an increased thermal conductivity based on first principles and molecular dynamics simulations.Third,Cu addition simultaneously enhances strength and ductility of Mg-5Zn alloy.Tensile yield strength and elongation of Mg-5Zn-6Cu alloy reach 117 MPa and 18.0%,respectively,which is a combined result of refinement,solution,second phase,and dislocation strengthening.Finally,combined with a phase field simulation,we found that Cu addition enhances metal fluidity of Mg-5Zn alloy.On the one hand,Cu alloying not only delays dendrite growth but also prolongs solidification time.On the other hand,MgZnCu phase stabilizes the dendrite growth of theα-Mg phases by reducing energy consumption during solidification of liquid metal.This work demonstrates that Cu alloying is an ideal strategy for synergistically improving the thermal conductivity,mechanical performance and metal fluidity of Mg-based alloys.展开更多
This comprehensive review examines the structural,mechanical,electronic,and thermodynamic properties of Mg-Li-Al alloys,focusing on their corrosion resistance and mechanical performance enhancement.Utilizing first-pri...This comprehensive review examines the structural,mechanical,electronic,and thermodynamic properties of Mg-Li-Al alloys,focusing on their corrosion resistance and mechanical performance enhancement.Utilizing first-principles calculations based on Density Functional Theory(DFT)and the quasi-harmonic approximation(QHA),the combined properties of the Mg-Li-Al phase are explored,revealing superior incompressibility,shear resistance,and stiffness compared to individual elements.The review highlights the brittleness of the alloy,supported by B/G ratios,Cauchy pressures,and Poisson’s ratios.Electronic structure analysis shows metallic behavior with varied covalent bonding characteristics,while Mulliken population analysis emphasizes significant electron transfer within the alloy.This paper also studied thermodynamic properties,including Debye temperature,heat capacity,enthalpy,free energy,and entropy,which are precisely examined,highlighting the Mg-Li-Al phase sensitive to thermal conductivity and thermal performance potential.Phonon density of states(PHDOS)confirms dynamic stability,while anisotropic sound velocities reveal elastic anisotropies.This comprehensive review not only consolidates the current understanding of the Mg-Li-Al alloy’s properties but also proposes innovative strategies for enhancing corrosion resistance.Among these strategies is the introduction of a corrosion barrier akin to the Mg-Li-Al network,which holds promise for advancing both the applications and performance of these alloys.This review serves as a crucial foundation for future research aimed at optimizing alloy design and processing methods.展开更多
The control of oxygen is paramount in achieving high-performance titanium(Ti)parts by powder metallurgy such as metal in-jection molding(MIM).In this study,we purposely selected the Ti and Ti-6Al-4V powders as the ref...The control of oxygen is paramount in achieving high-performance titanium(Ti)parts by powder metallurgy such as metal in-jection molding(MIM).In this study,we purposely selected the Ti and Ti-6Al-4V powders as the reference materials since these two are the most representative Ti materials in the industry.Herein,hydride-dehydride(HDH)Ti powders were pre-oxidized to examine the ef-fect of oxygen variation on the characteristics of oxide layer on the particle surface and its resultant color feature.The results indicate that the thickness and Ti oxide level(Ti^(0)→Ti^(4+))of the oxide layer on the HDH Ti powders increased as the oxygen content increased,lead-ing to the transition of color appearance from grey,brown to blue.This work aids in the powder feedstock selection at the initial stage in powder metallurgy.In addition,the development of oxygen content was comprehensively studied during the MIM process using the gas-atomized(GA)Ti-6Al-4V powders.Particularly,the oxygen variation in the form of oxide layer,the change of oxygen content in the powders,and the relevant parts were investigated during the processes of kneading,injection,debinding,and sintering.The oxygen vari-ation was mainly concentrated in the sintering stage,and the content increased with the increase of sintering temperature.The variation of oxygen content during the MIM process demonstrates the crucial role of powder feedstock and sintering stage in controlling oxygen con-tent.This work provides a piece of valuable information on oxygen detecting,control,and manipulation for the powder and processing in the industry of Ti and its alloys by powder metallurgy.展开更多
Phase-field method,as a powerful and popular approach to predict the mesoscale microstructure evolution in various materials science,provides a bridge from atomic-scale methods to the macroscale and has been widely us...Phase-field method,as a powerful and popular approach to predict the mesoscale microstructure evolution in various materials science,provides a bridge from atomic-scale methods to the macroscale and has been widely used at an ever-increasing rate.This paper aims to briefly review the origin,basic idea,and development of phase-field models in a historical manner.The focus is placed on the classical and state-of-the-art applications in China,including liquid–solid,solid–solid,gas–solid,ferroelectrics/ferromagnetics phase transformation,and crack propagation-fracture.After introducing the academic activities in the phase-field community in China,some suggestions for the future development directions of phase-field method are finally mentioned.展开更多
Ab st ra ct Nanocrystalline materials exhibit unique properties due to their extremely high grain boundary(GB) density.However,this high-density characteristic induces grain coarsening at elevated temperatures,thereby...Ab st ra ct Nanocrystalline materials exhibit unique properties due to their extremely high grain boundary(GB) density.However,this high-density characteristic induces grain coarsening at elevated temperatures,thereby limiting the widespread application of nanocrystalline materials.Recent experimental observations revealed that GB segregation and second-phase pinning effectively hinder GB migration,thereby improving the stability of nanocry stalline materials.In this study,a mouified phase-field model that integrates mismatch strain,solute segregation and precipitation was developed to evaluate the influence of lattice misfit on the thermal stability of nanocrystalline alloys.The simulation results indicated that introducing a suitable mismatch strain can effectively enhance the microstructural stability of nanocrystalline alloys.By synergizing precipitation with an appropriate lattice misfit,the formation of second-phase particles in the bulk grains can be suppressed,thereby facilitating solute segregation/precipitation at the GBs.This concentrated solute segregation and precipitation at the GBs effectively hinders grain migration,thereby preventing grain coarsening.These findings provide a new perspective on the design and regulation of nanocrystalline alloys with enhanced thermal stability.展开更多
A common problem for Zn alloys is the trade-off between antibacterial ability and biocompatibility.This paper proposes a strategy to solve this problem by increasing release ratio of Ca^(2+)ions,which is realized by s...A common problem for Zn alloys is the trade-off between antibacterial ability and biocompatibility.This paper proposes a strategy to solve this problem by increasing release ratio of Ca^(2+)ions,which is realized by significant refinement of CaZn13 particles through bottom circulating water-cooled casting(BCWC)and rolling.Compared with conventionally fabricated Zn-0.3Ca alloy,the BCWC-rolled alloy shows higher antibacterial abilities against E.coli and S.aureus,meanwhile much less toxicity to MC3T3-E1 cells.Additionally,plasticity,degradation uniformity,and ability to induce osteogenic differentiation in vitro of the alloy are improved.The elongation up to 49%,which is the highest among Zn alloys with Ca,and is achieved since the sizes of CaZn_(13) particles and Zn grains are small and close.As a result,the long-standing problem of low formability of Zn alloys containing Ca has also been solved due to the elimination of large CaZn_(13) particles.The BCWC-rolled alloy is a promising candidate of making GBR membrane.展开更多
The morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates is important in tuning the martensitic transformation(MT)behavior and mechanical properties of nitinol.Constrained ageing is effective in engineering the morphology of Ni_(4...The morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates is important in tuning the martensitic transformation(MT)behavior and mechanical properties of nitinol.Constrained ageing is effective in engineering the morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates due to the variant selection effect of external load which is still lacking.In this work,maps of variant selection effect of external load applied along all crystallographic directions are obtained by using a combination of theoretical analyses and phase field simulations.It is found that maps produced by uniaxial tension and uniaxial compression are quite different.The number and types of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) variants preferred by external load vary as the loading direction changes.Moreover,factors influencing the strength of variant selection effect are discovered.This work provides insights on understanding the Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitation process and sheds light on the engineering of morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates for desired mechanical and functional properties.展开更多
SiC is the most common reinforcement in magnesium matrix composites,and the tensile strength of SiC-reinforced magnesium matrix composites is closely related to the distribution of SiC.Achieving a uniform distribution...SiC is the most common reinforcement in magnesium matrix composites,and the tensile strength of SiC-reinforced magnesium matrix composites is closely related to the distribution of SiC.Achieving a uniform distribution of SiC requires fine control over the parameters of SiC and the processing and preparation process.However,due to the numerous adjustable parameters,using traditional experimental methods requires a considerable amount of experimentation to obtain a uniformly distributed composite material.Therefore,this study adopts a machine learning approach to explore the tensile strength of SiC-reinforced magnesium matrix composites in the mechanical stirring casting process.By analyzing the influence of SiC parameters and processing parameters on composite material performance,we have established an effective predictive model.Furthermore,six different machine learning regression models have been developed to predict the tensile strength of SiC-reinforced magnesium matrix composites.Through validation and comparison,our models demonstrate good accuracy and reliability in predicting the tensile strength of the composite material.The research findings indicate that hot extrusion treatment,SiC content,and stirring time have a significant impact on the tensile strength.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)alloy is considered as a promising biodegradable implant material but restricted to rapid degradation.Here,the new strategies based on thixomolding process had been explored to utilize the outstanding ant...Magnesium(Mg)alloy is considered as a promising biodegradable implant material but restricted to rapid degradation.Here,the new strategies based on thixomolding process had been explored to utilize the outstanding anti-permeability of graphene nanosheets(GNPs)while inhibit its galvanic corrosion with the matrix,so as to improve the corrosion resistance of composites.The agglomerate of GNPs with 0.9 wt%content is the main reason for the deterioration of corrosion performance due to the formation of micro-galvanic corrosion.The grain refinement of composites with 0.6 wt%content had positive effects on the better corrosion resistance.After process adjusting,the unique distributions of GNPs along grain boundaries play a vital role in improving the corrosion resistance.It can be ascribed to the following mechanisms:(I)The barriers can be established between the Mg matrix and corrosive medium,hence blocking the charge transfer at the interface;(II)The GNPs can effectively promote apatite deposition on the Mg matrix,leading to form dense apatite layers and prevent the further invasion of SBF;(III)The GNPs acting as reinforcements exists in the corrosion layer and apatite layer,impede the apatite layer falling off from the Mg matrix.These findings broaden the horizon for biomedical applications in Mg matrix composites to realize desired performances.展开更多
Phase-field method(PFM)has become a mainstream computational method for predicting the evolution of nano and mesoscopic microstructures and properties during materials processes.The paper briefly reviews latest progre...Phase-field method(PFM)has become a mainstream computational method for predicting the evolution of nano and mesoscopic microstructures and properties during materials processes.The paper briefly reviews latest progresses in applying PFM to understanding the thermodynamic driving forces and mechanisms underlying microstructure evolution in metallic materials and related processes,including casting,aging,deformation,additive manufacturing,and defects,etc.Focus on designing alloys by integrating PFM with constitutive relations and machine learning.Several examples are presented to demonstrate the potential of integrated PFM in discovering new multi-scale phenomena and high-performance alloys.The article ends with prospects for promising research directions.展开更多
基金supported by National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China(Grant Nos.JCKY2020408B002,WDZC2022-12).
文摘Recent years,the polarization response of ferroelectrics has been entirely studied.However,it is found that the polarization may disappear gradually with the continually applied of electric field.In this paper,taking K0.48Na0.52NbO3(KNN)as an example,it was demonstrated that the residual polarization began to decrease when the electric field frequency increased to a certain extent using a phase-field methods.The results showed that the content of out-of-plane domains increased first and then decreased with the increase of applied electric field frequency,the maximum polarization disappeared at high frequencies,and the hysteresis loop became elliptical.In order to further study the abnormal changes of hysteresis loops of ferroelectrics under high electric field frequency,we analyzed the hysteresis loop and dielectric response of solid solution 0.1SrTiO_(3)-0.9K_(0.48)Na_(0.52)NbO_(3).It was found that the doped hysteresis loop maintained its shape at higher frequency and the dielectric constant increased.This kind of doping has a higher field frequency adaptability,which has a key guiding role in improving the dielectric properties of ferroelectric thin films and expanding the frequency application range of ferroelectric nano memory。
基金the National Major Science and Technology Projects of China(Nos.J2019-VII-0010-0150 and J2019-VI-0009-0123)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52022011 and 52090041)+3 种基金Beijing Nova Program(No.Z211100002121170)Science Center for Gas Turbine Project(No.P2021-A-IV-001-002)Science and Technology on Advanced High Temperature Structural Materials Laboratory(No.6142903210306)Xiaomi Young Scholars Program.
文摘Co-Ni-based superalloys are known for their capability to function at elevated temperatures and superior hot corrosion and thermal fatigue resistance.Therefore,these alloys show potential as crucial high-temperature structural materials for aeroengine and gas turbine hot-end components.Our previous work elucidated the influence of Ti and Ta on the high-temperature mechanical properties of alloys.However,the intricate interaction among elements considerably affects the oxidation resistance of alloys.In this paper,Co-35Ni-10Al-2W-5Cr-2Mo-1Nb-xTi-(5−x)Ta alloys(x=1,2,3,4)with varying Ti and Ta contents were designed and compounded,and their oxidation resistance was investigated at the temperature range from 800 to 1000℃.After oxidation at three test conditions,namely,800℃for 200 h,900℃for 200 h,and 1000℃for 50 h,the main structure of the oxide layer of the alloy consisted of spinel,Cr_(2)O_(3),and Al_(2)O_(3)from outside to inside.Oxides consisting of Ta,W,and Mo formed below the Cr_(2)O_(3)layer.The interaction of Ti and Ta imparted the highest oxidation resistance to 3Ti2Ta alloy.Conversely,an excessive amount of Ti or Ta resulted in an adverse effect on the oxidation resistance of the alloys.This study reports the volatilization of W and Mo oxides during the oxidation process of Co-Ni-based cast superalloys with a high Al content for the first time and explains the formation mechanism of holes in the oxide layer.The results provide a basis for gaining insights into the effects of the interaction of alloying elements on the oxidation resistance of the alloys they form.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3704000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074032,51974029,52071013,and 52130407)+3 种基金the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.2232084)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2021B1515120033)the 111 Project(No.B170003)the Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund of Guangdong Province,China(No.BK20BE015).
文摘The structure of the oxide film on FGH96 alloy powders significantly influences the mechanical properties of superalloys.In this study,FGH96 alloy powders with various oxygen contents were investigated using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and atomic probe technology to elucidate the structure evolution of the oxide film.Energy dispersive spectrometer analysis revealed the presence of two distinct components in the oxide film of the alloy powders:amorphous oxide layer covering the γ matrix and amorphous oxide particles above the carbide.The alloying elements within the oxide layer showed a laminated distribution,with Ni,Co,Cr,and Al/Ti,which was attributed to the decreasing oxygen equilibrium pressure as oxygen diffused from the surface into the γ matrix.On the other hand,Ti enrichment was observed in the oxide particles caused by the oxidation and decomposition of the carbide phase.Comparative analysis of the oxide film with oxygen contents of 140,280,and 340 ppm showed similar element distributions,while the thickness of the oxide film varies approximately at 9,14,and 30 nm,respectively.These findings provide valuable insights into the structural analysis of the oxide film on FGH96 alloy powders.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371049)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by the China Association for Science and Technology(YESS,No.2020QNRC001)the National Science and Technology Resources Investigation Program of China(Nos.2021FY100603 and 2019FY101404)。
文摘The atmospheric corrosion monitoring(ACM)technique has been widely employed to track the real-time corrosion behavior of metal materials.However,limited studies have applied ACM to the corrosion protection properties of organic coatings.This study compared a bare epoxy coating with one containing zinc phosphate corrosion inhibitors,both applied on ACM sensors,to observe their corrosion protection properties over time.Coatings with artificial damage via scratches were exposed to immersion and alternating dry and wet environments,which allowed for monitoring galvanic corrosion currents in real-time.Throughout the corrosion tests,the ACM currents of the zinc phosphate/epoxy coating were considerably lower than those of the blank epoxy coating.The trend in ACM current variations closely matched the results obtained from regular electrochemical tests and surface analysis.This alignment highlights the potential of the ACM technique in evaluating the corrosion protection capabilities of organic coatings.Compared with the blank epoxy coating,the zinc phosphate/epoxy coating showed much-decreased ACM current values that confirmed the effective inhibition of zinc phosphate against steel corrosion beneath the damaged coating.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB3812903)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52231010)+1 种基金the 2022 Beijing Nova Program Cross Cooperation Program(No.20220484178)the project selected through the open competition mechanism of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China.
文摘The commonly used trial-and-error method of biodegradable Zn alloys is costly and blindness.In this study,based on the self-built database of biodegradable Zn alloys,two machine learning models are established by the first time to predict the ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and immersion corrosion rate(CR)of biodegradable Zn alloys.A real-time visualization interface has been established to design Zn-Mn based alloys;a representative alloy is Zn-0.4Mn-0.4Li-0.05Mg.Through tensile mechanical properties and immersion corrosion rate tests,its UTS reaches 420 MPa,and the prediction error is only 0.95%.CR is 73μm/a and the prediction error is 5.5%,which elevates 50 MPa grade of UTS and owns appropriate corrosion rate.Finally,influences of the selected features on UTS and CR are discussed in detail.The combined application of UTS and CR model provides a new strategy for synergistically regulating comprehens-ive properties of biodegradable Zn alloys.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3702401)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51901013,52122408,52071023)+3 种基金financial support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(University of Science and Technology Beijing(USTB),Nos.FRF-TP-2021-04C1,06500135)financial support from the Qilu Young Talent Program of Shandong University,Zhejiang Lab Open Research Project,China(No.K2022PE0AB05)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(No.ZR2023MA058)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2023A1515011819)。
文摘Solidification structure is a key aspect for understanding the mechanical performance of metal alloys,wherein composition and casting parameters considerably influence solidification and determine the unique microstructure of the alloys.By following the principle of free energy minimization,the phase-field method eliminates the need for tracking the solid/liquid phase interface and has greatly accelerated the research and development efforts geared toward optimizing metal solidification microstructures.The recent progress in the application of phasefield simulation to investigate the effect of alloy composition and casting process parameters on the solidification structure of metals is summarized in this review.The effects of several typical elements and process parameters,including carbon,boron,silicon,cooling rate,pulling speed,scanning speed,anisotropy,and gravity,on the solidification structure are discussed.The present work also addresses the future prospects of phase-field simulation and aims to facilitate the widespread applications of phase-field approaches in the simulation of microstructures during solidification.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52375394,52074246,52275390,52205429,52201146)National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China(JCKY2020408B002,WDZC2022-12)+2 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(202102050201011,202202050201014)Science and Technology Major Project of Shanxi Province(20191102008,20191102007)Guiding Local Science and Technology Development Projects by the Central Government(YDZJSX2022A025,YDZJSX2021A027).
文摘Previous studies ofδhydride in zirconium alloys have mainly assumed an isotropic interface.In practice,the difference in crystal structure at the interface between the matrix phase and the precipitate phase results in an anisotropic interface.With the purpose of probing the real evolution ofδhydrides,this paper couples an anisotropy function in the interfacial energy and interfacial mobility.The influence of anisotropic interfacial energy and interfacial mobility on the morphology ofδhydride precipitation was investigated using the phase-field method.The results show that the isotropy hydride precipitates a slate-like morphology,and the anisotropicδhydride precipitates at the semi-coherent and non-coherent interfaces exhibited parallelogram-like and needle-like,which is consistent with the actual experimental morphology.Compared with the coherent interface,the semi-coherent or non-coherent interface adjusts the lattice mismatch,resulting in lower gradient energy that is more consistent with the true interfacial state.Simultaneously,an important chain of relationships is proposed,in the range of I_(x)<I_(y)<1.5I_(x)(I_(y)<I_(x) or I_(y)>1.5I_(x)),with the increase of the anisotropic mobility I_(y) in the y-axis,the gradient energy increases(decreases),the tendency of the non-coherent(semi-coherent)relationship at the interface,and the precipitation rate of hydride decreases(increases).Furthermore,the inhomogeneous stress distribution around the hydride leads to a localized enrichment of the hydrogen concentration,producing a hydride tip.The study of interfacial anisotropy is informative for future studies ofδhydride precipitation orientation and properties.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 52074246, 52275390, 52205429, and 52201146)the National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China (Grant Nos. JCKY2020408B002 and WDZC2022-12)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Major Project of Shanxi Province, China (Grant Nos. 20191102008 and 20191102007)the Guiding Local Science and Technology Development Projects by the Central Government, China (Grant Nos. YDZJSX2022A025 and YDZJSX2021A027)。
文摘Parameter calculation and result storage, as two necessary steps in phase-field simulation play an important role in ensuring the accuracy of simulation results. A strategy of parameter calculation and result storage is presented for phase-field simulation in α-Mg dendrite growth of Mg-5-wt% Zn alloy under isothermal solidification. Based on the phase diagram and empirical formulas, key parameters of the phase-field model, such as equilibrium partition coefficient k, liquidus slope m, solutal diffusion coefficient in liquid Dl, and solutal diffusion coefficient in solid Ds, can be obtained.Both structured grid method and structured point method can be used to store simulation results, but using the latter method will reduce about 60% storage space and 37.5% storage time compared with the former. Finally, convergent simulation results of α-Mg dendrite growth are obtained and they are in good agreement with the experimental results about optical micrograph, which verify the accuracy of parameters and stability of storage method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074246,52275390,52205429,52201146)National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China(JCKY2020408B002)Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(202102050201011,202202050201014).
文摘Due to the large unexplored compositional space,long development cycle,and high cost of traditional trial-anderror experiments,designing high strength aluminum-lithium alloys is a great challenge.This work establishes a performance-oriented machine learning design strategy for aluminum-lithium alloys to simplify and shorten the development cycle.The calculation results indicate that radial basis function(RBF)neural networks exhibit better predictive ability than back propagation(BP)neural networks.The RBF neural network predicted tensile and yield strengths with determination coefficients of 0.90 and 0.96,root mean square errors of 30.68 and 25.30,and mean absolute errors of 28.15 and 19.08,respectively.In the validation experiment,the comparison between experimental data and predicted data demonstrated the robustness of the two neural network models.The tensile and yield strengths of Al-2Li-1Cu-3Mg-0.2Zr(wt.%)alloy are 17.8 and 3.5 MPa higher than those of the Al-1Li4.5Cu-0.2Zr(wt.%)alloy,which has the best overall performance,respectively.It demonstrates the reliability of the neural network model in designing high strength aluminum-lithium alloys,which provides a way to improve research and development efficiency.
基金The financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52002020)is acknowledged.
文摘Stemming from the unique in-plane honeycomb lattice structure and the sp^(2)hybridized carbon atoms bonded by exceptionally strong carbon–carbon bonds,graphene exhibits remarkable anisotropic electrical,mechanical,and thermal properties.To maximize the utilization of graphene’s in-plane properties,pre-constructed and aligned structures,such as oriented aerogels,films,and fibers,have been designed.The unique combination of aligned structure,high surface area,excellent electrical conductivity,mechanical stability,thermal conductivity,and porous nature of highly aligned graphene aerogels allows for tailored and enhanced performance in specific directions,enabling advancements in diverse fields.This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in highly aligned graphene aerogels and their composites.It highlights the fabrication methods of aligned graphene aerogels and the optimization of alignment which can be estimated both qualitatively and quantitatively.The oriented scaffolds endow graphene aerogels and their composites with anisotropic properties,showing enhanced electrical,mechanical,and thermal properties along the alignment at the sacrifice of the perpendicular direction.This review showcases remarkable properties and applications of aligned graphene aerogels and their composites,such as their suitability for electronics,environmental applications,thermal management,and energy storage.Challenges and potential opportunities are proposed to offer new insights into prospects of this material.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52375394,52275390,52305429)Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(No.2021-125)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(No.20210302124631)Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(Nos.202102050201011,2022ZDYF035).
文摘Mg-Zn-based alloys have been widely used in computer,communication,and consumer(3C)products due to excellent thermal conductivity.However,it is still a challenge to balance their mechanical performance and thermal conductivity.Here,we investigate microstructure,mechanical performance,thermal conductivity and metal fluidity of Mg-5Zn(wt.%)alloy after Cu alloying by experimental and simulation methods.First,Mg-5Zn alloy consist ofα-Mg matrix and interdendritic MgZn phases.As the Cu content increases,however,MgZn phases disappear but intragranular Mg_(2)Cu and interdendritic MgZnCu phases appear in Mg-5Zn-Cu alloys.Besides,the grain size ofα-Mg phase is refined and the volume fraction of MgZnCu phase increases as the Cu content increases.Second,Cu addition is found to improve thermal conductivity of Mg-5Zn alloy remarkably.Especially,Mg-5Zn-4Cu alloy exhibits the best thermal conductivity of 124 W/(m·K),which is mainly due to the significant reduction in both solid solubility of Zn in theα-Mg matrix and lattice distortion ofα-Mg matrix.Moreover,a stable crystal structure of MgZnCu phase also contributes to an increased thermal conductivity based on first principles and molecular dynamics simulations.Third,Cu addition simultaneously enhances strength and ductility of Mg-5Zn alloy.Tensile yield strength and elongation of Mg-5Zn-6Cu alloy reach 117 MPa and 18.0%,respectively,which is a combined result of refinement,solution,second phase,and dislocation strengthening.Finally,combined with a phase field simulation,we found that Cu addition enhances metal fluidity of Mg-5Zn alloy.On the one hand,Cu alloying not only delays dendrite growth but also prolongs solidification time.On the other hand,MgZnCu phase stabilizes the dendrite growth of theα-Mg phases by reducing energy consumption during solidification of liquid metal.This work demonstrates that Cu alloying is an ideal strategy for synergistically improving the thermal conductivity,mechanical performance and metal fluidity of Mg-based alloys.
文摘This comprehensive review examines the structural,mechanical,electronic,and thermodynamic properties of Mg-Li-Al alloys,focusing on their corrosion resistance and mechanical performance enhancement.Utilizing first-principles calculations based on Density Functional Theory(DFT)and the quasi-harmonic approximation(QHA),the combined properties of the Mg-Li-Al phase are explored,revealing superior incompressibility,shear resistance,and stiffness compared to individual elements.The review highlights the brittleness of the alloy,supported by B/G ratios,Cauchy pressures,and Poisson’s ratios.Electronic structure analysis shows metallic behavior with varied covalent bonding characteristics,while Mulliken population analysis emphasizes significant electron transfer within the alloy.This paper also studied thermodynamic properties,including Debye temperature,heat capacity,enthalpy,free energy,and entropy,which are precisely examined,highlighting the Mg-Li-Al phase sensitive to thermal conductivity and thermal performance potential.Phonon density of states(PHDOS)confirms dynamic stability,while anisotropic sound velocities reveal elastic anisotropies.This comprehensive review not only consolidates the current understanding of the Mg-Li-Al alloy’s properties but also proposes innovative strategies for enhancing corrosion resistance.Among these strategies is the introduction of a corrosion barrier akin to the Mg-Li-Al network,which holds promise for advancing both the applications and performance of these alloys.This review serves as a crucial foundation for future research aimed at optimizing alloy design and processing methods.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021 YFB3701900)the National Natural Science Foundation Program of China(No.51971036)the Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering(No.MESO-23-D07).
文摘The control of oxygen is paramount in achieving high-performance titanium(Ti)parts by powder metallurgy such as metal in-jection molding(MIM).In this study,we purposely selected the Ti and Ti-6Al-4V powders as the reference materials since these two are the most representative Ti materials in the industry.Herein,hydride-dehydride(HDH)Ti powders were pre-oxidized to examine the ef-fect of oxygen variation on the characteristics of oxide layer on the particle surface and its resultant color feature.The results indicate that the thickness and Ti oxide level(Ti^(0)→Ti^(4+))of the oxide layer on the HDH Ti powders increased as the oxygen content increased,lead-ing to the transition of color appearance from grey,brown to blue.This work aids in the powder feedstock selection at the initial stage in powder metallurgy.In addition,the development of oxygen content was comprehensively studied during the MIM process using the gas-atomized(GA)Ti-6Al-4V powders.Particularly,the oxygen variation in the form of oxide layer,the change of oxygen content in the powders,and the relevant parts were investigated during the processes of kneading,injection,debinding,and sintering.The oxygen vari-ation was mainly concentrated in the sintering stage,and the content increased with the increase of sintering temperature.The variation of oxygen content during the MIM process demonstrates the crucial role of powder feedstock and sintering stage in controlling oxygen con-tent.This work provides a piece of valuable information on oxygen detecting,control,and manipulation for the powder and processing in the industry of Ti and its alloys by powder metallurgy.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074246,52201146,52205429,52275390,U1904214)the National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China(No.JCKY2020408B002)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(No.202102050201011)L.Z.acknowledges the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.2021JJ10062).
文摘Phase-field method,as a powerful and popular approach to predict the mesoscale microstructure evolution in various materials science,provides a bridge from atomic-scale methods to the macroscale and has been widely used at an ever-increasing rate.This paper aims to briefly review the origin,basic idea,and development of phase-field models in a historical manner.The focus is placed on the classical and state-of-the-art applications in China,including liquid–solid,solid–solid,gas–solid,ferroelectrics/ferromagnetics phase transformation,and crack propagation-fracture.After introducing the academic activities in the phase-field community in China,some suggestions for the future development directions of phase-field method are finally mentioned.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.52122408, 51901013,51971018,52101188,52225103,52071023 and U20B2025)the Funds for Creative Research Groups of NSFC (No.51921001)the financial support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (University of Science and Technology Beijing,Nos.FRF-TP-2021-04C1 and 06500135)。
文摘Ab st ra ct Nanocrystalline materials exhibit unique properties due to their extremely high grain boundary(GB) density.However,this high-density characteristic induces grain coarsening at elevated temperatures,thereby limiting the widespread application of nanocrystalline materials.Recent experimental observations revealed that GB segregation and second-phase pinning effectively hinder GB migration,thereby improving the stability of nanocry stalline materials.In this study,a mouified phase-field model that integrates mismatch strain,solute segregation and precipitation was developed to evaluate the influence of lattice misfit on the thermal stability of nanocrystalline alloys.The simulation results indicated that introducing a suitable mismatch strain can effectively enhance the microstructural stability of nanocrystalline alloys.By synergizing precipitation with an appropriate lattice misfit,the formation of second-phase particles in the bulk grains can be suppressed,thereby facilitating solute segregation/precipitation at the GBs.This concentrated solute segregation and precipitation at the GBs effectively hinders grain migration,thereby preventing grain coarsening.These findings provide a new perspective on the design and regulation of nanocrystalline alloys with enhanced thermal stability.
基金financially supported by Xiongan New Area Science and Technology Innovation Project(2022XACX0600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52231010 and No.52071028)Beijing Nova Program(2022 Beijing Nova Program Cross Cooperation Program No.20220484178).
文摘A common problem for Zn alloys is the trade-off between antibacterial ability and biocompatibility.This paper proposes a strategy to solve this problem by increasing release ratio of Ca^(2+)ions,which is realized by significant refinement of CaZn13 particles through bottom circulating water-cooled casting(BCWC)and rolling.Compared with conventionally fabricated Zn-0.3Ca alloy,the BCWC-rolled alloy shows higher antibacterial abilities against E.coli and S.aureus,meanwhile much less toxicity to MC3T3-E1 cells.Additionally,plasticity,degradation uniformity,and ability to induce osteogenic differentiation in vitro of the alloy are improved.The elongation up to 49%,which is the highest among Zn alloys with Ca,and is achieved since the sizes of CaZn_(13) particles and Zn grains are small and close.As a result,the long-standing problem of low formability of Zn alloys containing Ca has also been solved due to the elimination of large CaZn_(13) particles.The BCWC-rolled alloy is a promising candidate of making GBR membrane.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12372152)the Qilu Young Talent Program of Shandong University,Zhejiang Lab Open Research Project(Grant No.K2022PE0AB05)+1 种基金Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.ZR2023MA058)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2023A1515011819).
文摘The morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates is important in tuning the martensitic transformation(MT)behavior and mechanical properties of nitinol.Constrained ageing is effective in engineering the morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates due to the variant selection effect of external load which is still lacking.In this work,maps of variant selection effect of external load applied along all crystallographic directions are obtained by using a combination of theoretical analyses and phase field simulations.It is found that maps produced by uniaxial tension and uniaxial compression are quite different.The number and types of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) variants preferred by external load vary as the loading direction changes.Moreover,factors influencing the strength of variant selection effect are discovered.This work provides insights on understanding the Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitation process and sheds light on the engineering of morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates for desired mechanical and functional properties.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.52375394 and 52074246)the National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China (No.JCKY2020408B002)Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province (No.202102050201011)。
文摘SiC is the most common reinforcement in magnesium matrix composites,and the tensile strength of SiC-reinforced magnesium matrix composites is closely related to the distribution of SiC.Achieving a uniform distribution of SiC requires fine control over the parameters of SiC and the processing and preparation process.However,due to the numerous adjustable parameters,using traditional experimental methods requires a considerable amount of experimentation to obtain a uniformly distributed composite material.Therefore,this study adopts a machine learning approach to explore the tensile strength of SiC-reinforced magnesium matrix composites in the mechanical stirring casting process.By analyzing the influence of SiC parameters and processing parameters on composite material performance,we have established an effective predictive model.Furthermore,six different machine learning regression models have been developed to predict the tensile strength of SiC-reinforced magnesium matrix composites.Through validation and comparison,our models demonstrate good accuracy and reliability in predicting the tensile strength of the composite material.The research findings indicate that hot extrusion treatment,SiC content,and stirring time have a significant impact on the tensile strength.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22008224,52074246,52275390,52375394)the National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China (Nos.JCKY2020408B002,WDZC2022-12)+2 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province (No.202102050201011)the Patent Conversion Special Project of Shanxi Province (No.202303002)the Basic Research Program of Shanxi Province (No.202203021222041).
文摘Magnesium(Mg)alloy is considered as a promising biodegradable implant material but restricted to rapid degradation.Here,the new strategies based on thixomolding process had been explored to utilize the outstanding anti-permeability of graphene nanosheets(GNPs)while inhibit its galvanic corrosion with the matrix,so as to improve the corrosion resistance of composites.The agglomerate of GNPs with 0.9 wt%content is the main reason for the deterioration of corrosion performance due to the formation of micro-galvanic corrosion.The grain refinement of composites with 0.6 wt%content had positive effects on the better corrosion resistance.After process adjusting,the unique distributions of GNPs along grain boundaries play a vital role in improving the corrosion resistance.It can be ascribed to the following mechanisms:(I)The barriers can be established between the Mg matrix and corrosive medium,hence blocking the charge transfer at the interface;(II)The GNPs can effectively promote apatite deposition on the Mg matrix,leading to form dense apatite layers and prevent the further invasion of SBF;(III)The GNPs acting as reinforcements exists in the corrosion layer and apatite layer,impede the apatite layer falling off from the Mg matrix.These findings broaden the horizon for biomedical applications in Mg matrix composites to realize desired performances.
基金Also supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074246,52201146,52205429,52275390)National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China(No.JCKY2020408B002)Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(202102050201011).Many thanks to Dr.XL Tian of North University of China for her kind effort and time in checking,processing,and editing,and Professor L.Q.Chen of Pennsylvania State University for his invitation and critical feedback.
文摘Phase-field method(PFM)has become a mainstream computational method for predicting the evolution of nano and mesoscopic microstructures and properties during materials processes.The paper briefly reviews latest progresses in applying PFM to understanding the thermodynamic driving forces and mechanisms underlying microstructure evolution in metallic materials and related processes,including casting,aging,deformation,additive manufacturing,and defects,etc.Focus on designing alloys by integrating PFM with constitutive relations and machine learning.Several examples are presented to demonstrate the potential of integrated PFM in discovering new multi-scale phenomena and high-performance alloys.The article ends with prospects for promising research directions.
