Magnesium alloys remain critical in the context of light-weighting and advanced devices. The increased utilisation of magnesium(Mg)each year reveals growing demand for its Mg-based alloys. Additive manufacturing(AM) p...Magnesium alloys remain critical in the context of light-weighting and advanced devices. The increased utilisation of magnesium(Mg)each year reveals growing demand for its Mg-based alloys. Additive manufacturing(AM) provides the possibility to directly manufacture components in net-shape, providing new possibilities and applications for the use of Mg-alloys, and new prospects in the utilisation of novel physical structures made possible from ‘3D printing’. The review herein seeks to holistically explore the additive manufacturing of Mg-alloys to date, including a synopsis of processes used and properties measured(with a comparison to conventionally prepared Mg-alloys). The challenges and possibilities of AM Mg-alloys are critically elaborated for the field of mechanical metallurgy.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM)is gaining traction in the manufacturing industry for the fabrication of components with complex geometries using a variety of materials.Selective laser melting(SLM)is a common AM technique t...Additive manufacturing(AM)is gaining traction in the manufacturing industry for the fabrication of components with complex geometries using a variety of materials.Selective laser melting(SLM)is a common AM technique that is based on powder-bed fusion(PBF)to process metals;however,it is currently focused only on the fabrication of macroscale and mesoscale components.This paper reviews the state of the art of the SLM of metallic materials at the microscale level.In comparison with the direct writing techniques that are commonly used for micro AM,micro SLM is attractive due to a number of factors,including a faster cycle time,process simplicity,and material versatility.A comprehensive evaluation of various research works and commercial systems for the fabrication of microscale parts using SLM and selective laser sintering(SLS)is conducted.In addition to identifying existing issues with SLM at the microscale,which include powder recoating,laser optics,and powder particle size,this paper details potential future directions.A detailed review of existing recoating methods in powder-bed techniques is conducted,along with a description of emerging efforts to implement dry powder dispensing methods in the AM domain.A number of secondary finishing techniques for AM components are reviewed,with a focus on implementation for microscale features and integration with micro SLM systems.展开更多
Inspired by the sophisticated artificial leather garment industry and toward enhancing wearability of energy storage devices, we demonstrate a polyurethane artificial leather supercapacitor with large sheet electrodes...Inspired by the sophisticated artificial leather garment industry and toward enhancing wearability of energy storage devices, we demonstrate a polyurethane artificial leather supercapacitor with large sheet electrodes embedded in theleather layer simultaneously working as a polyelectrolyte. This design totally reserves textiles underneath and thus addresses the well-known challenge of wearing comfortability. It provides a revolutionary configuration of wearable supercapacitors: the artificial leather on garment is also a supercapacitor.Unlike the polyvinyl alcohol-based acidic electrolytes, which are widely used, sodium chloride is used to modify the intrinsically fluorescent polyurethane leather for ionic transportation, which has no harm to human. The fluorescent leather supercapacitor is easily transferrable from any arbitrary substrates to form various patterns, enabling multifunctionalities of practical wearability, fashion, and energy storage.展开更多
In this investigation,a picosecond laser was employed to fabricate surface textures on a Stavax steel substrate,which is a key material for mold fabrication in the manufacturing of various polymer products.Three main ...In this investigation,a picosecond laser was employed to fabricate surface textures on a Stavax steel substrate,which is a key material for mold fabrication in the manufacturing of various polymer products.Three main types of surface textures were fabricated on a Stavax steel substrate:periodic ripples,a two-scale hierarchical two-dimensional array of micro-bumps,and a micro-pits array with nanoripples.The wettability of the laser-textured Stavax steel surface was converted from its original hydrophilicity into hydrophobicity and even super-hydrophobicity after exposure to air.The results clearly show that this super-hydrophobicity is mainly due to the surface textures.The ultrafast laserinduced catalytic effect may play a secondary role in modifying the surface chemistry so as to lower the surface energy.The laser-induced surface textures on the metal mold substrates were then replicated onto polypropylene substrates via the polymer injection molding process.The surface wettability of the molded polypropylene was found to be changed from the original hydrophilicity to superhydrophobicity.This developed process holds the potential to improve the performance of fabricated plastic products in terms of wettability control and easy cleaning.展开更多
Ultra-precision machining is an effective approach to achieve high dimension accuracy and surface finish required in optical and laser components. An extensive study using a two-axis diamond turning machine is conduct...Ultra-precision machining is an effective approach to achieve high dimension accuracy and surface finish required in optical and laser components. An extensive study using a two-axis diamond turning machine is conducted to machine the reflector arrays used for laser diode beam shaping. To position the workpiece precisely, theoretical analysis is made so that the dimensional accuracy can be achieved. Investigations into machining burr reduction are carried out. With the process developed, reflectors with optical surface finish of 8 nm in Ra and minimized burr size of less than 0.5 μm have been achieved.展开更多
It is well-known that grain refiners can tailor the microstructure and enhance the mechanical properties of titanium alloys fabricated by additive manufacturing(AM). However, the intrinsic mechanisms of Ni addition on...It is well-known that grain refiners can tailor the microstructure and enhance the mechanical properties of titanium alloys fabricated by additive manufacturing(AM). However, the intrinsic mechanisms of Ni addition on AM-built Ti–6Al–4V alloy is not well established. This limits its industrial applications. This work systematically investigated the influence of Ni additive on Ti–6Al–4V alloy fabricated by laser aided additive manufacturing(LAAM). The results showed that Ni addition yields three key effects on the microstructural evolution of LAAM-built Ti–6Al–4V alloy.(a) Ni additive remarkably refines the prior-β grains, which is due to the widened solidification range. As the Ni addition increased from 0 to 2.5 wt. %, the major-axis length and aspect ratio of the prior-β grains reduced from over 1500 μm and 7 to 97.7 μm and1.46, respectively.(b) Ni additive can discernibly induce the formation of globular α phase,which is attributed to the enhanced concentration gradient between the β and α phases. This is the driving force of globularization according to the termination mass transfer theory. The aspect ratio of the α laths decreased from 4.14 to 2.79 as the Ni addition increased from 0 to2.5 wt. %.(c) Ni as a well-known β-stabilizer and it can remarkably increase the volume fraction of β phase. Room-temperature tensile results demonstrated an increase in mechanical strength and an almost linearly decreasing elongation with increasing Ni addition. A modified mathematical model was used to quantitatively analyze the strengthening mechanism. It was evident from the results that the α lath phase and the solid solutes contribute the most to the overall yield strength of the LAAM-built Ti–6Al–4V–x Ni alloys in this work. Furthermore, the decrease in elongation with increasing Ni addition is due to the deterioration in deformability of the β phase caused by a large amount of solid-solution Ni atoms. These findings can accelerate the development of additively manufactured titanium alloys.展开更多
Binder jet printing(BJP)is a state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technique for producing porous magnesium structures.Porous MgZn-Zr based BJP samples were assessed for corrosion performance in simulated body fluid...Binder jet printing(BJP)is a state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technique for producing porous magnesium structures.Porous MgZn-Zr based BJP samples were assessed for corrosion performance in simulated body fluids by electrochemical and hydrogen evolution measurements.The corrosion rates of the BJP specimens were significantly higher than solid controls,even after accounting for their larger surface areas,suggesting that the BJP microstructure is detrimental to corrosion performance.X-ray computed tomography revealed nonuniform corrosion within the porous structure,with corrosion products forming on the pore walls.Impregnating the pores with hydroxyapatite or polymers greatly improved the corrosion resistance of the BJP samples.展开更多
With the concepts of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing gaining popularity,there is a growing notion that conventional manufacturing will witness a transition toward a new paradigm,targeting innovation,automation,be...With the concepts of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing gaining popularity,there is a growing notion that conventional manufacturing will witness a transition toward a new paradigm,targeting innovation,automation,better response to customer needs,and intelligent systems.Within this context,this review focuses on the concept of cyber–physical production system(CPPS)and presents a holistic perspective on the role of the CPPS in three key and essential drivers of this transformation:data-driven manufacturing,decentralized manufacturing,and integrated blockchains for data security.The paper aims to connect these three aspects of smart manufacturing and proposes that through the application of data-driven modeling,CPPS will aid in transforming manufacturing to become more intuitive and automated.In turn,automated manufacturing will pave the way for the decentralization of manufacturing.Layering blockchain technologies on top of CPPS will ensure the reliability and security of data sharing and integration across decentralized systems.Each of these claims is supported by relevant case studies recently published in the literature and from the industry;a brief on existing challenges and the way forward is also provided.展开更多
We report the generation of high energy 2μm picosecond pulses from a thulium-doped fiber master oscillator power amplifier system.The all-fiber configuration was realized by a flexible large-mode area photonic crysta...We report the generation of high energy 2μm picosecond pulses from a thulium-doped fiber master oscillator power amplifier system.The all-fiber configuration was realized by a flexible large-mode area photonic crystal fiber(LMA-PCF).The amplifier output is a linearly-polarized 1.5 ns,100 kHz pulse train with a pulse energy of up to 250μJ.Pulse compression was achieved with(2+2)-pass chirped volume Bragg grating(CVBG)to obtain a 2.8 ps pulse width with a total pulse energy of 46μJ.The overall system compactness was enabled by the all-fiber amplifier design and the multi-pass CVBG-based compressor.The laser output was then used to demonstrate high-speed direct-writing capability on a temperature-sensitive biomaterial to change its topography(i.e.fabricate microchannels,foams and pores).The topographical modifications of biomaterials are known to influence cell behavior and fate which is potentially useful in many cell and tissue engineering applications.展开更多
Wind energy witnessed tremendous growth in the past decade and emerged as the most sought renewable energy source after solar energy. Though the Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT) is preferred for multi-megawatt pow...Wind energy witnessed tremendous growth in the past decade and emerged as the most sought renewable energy source after solar energy. Though the Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT) is preferred for multi-megawatt power generation, Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) is as competitive as HAWT. The current study aims to summarize the development of VAWT, in particular, Darrieus turbine from the past to the project that is underway. The reason for the technical challenges and past failures are discussed. Various configurations of VAWT have been assessed in terms of reliability, components and low wind speed performance. Innovative concepts and the feasibility to scale up for megawatt electricity generation, especially in offshore environments are investigated. This paper is a modest attempt to highlight the state-of-the-art information on the ongoing developments focusing on decentralized power generation. This review is envisioned as an information hub for the major developments in VAWT and its technical advancements so far.展开更多
Human beings have witnessed unprecedented developments since the 1760s using precision tools and manufacturing methods that have led to ever-increasing precision,from millimeter to micrometer,to single nanometer,and t...Human beings have witnessed unprecedented developments since the 1760s using precision tools and manufacturing methods that have led to ever-increasing precision,from millimeter to micrometer,to single nanometer,and to atomic levels.The modes of manufacturing have also advanced from craft-based manufacturing in the Stone,Bronze,and Iron Ages to precisioncontrollable manufacturing using automatic machinery.In the past 30 years,since the invention of the scanning tunneling microscope,humans have become capable of manipulating single atoms,laying the groundwork for the coming era of atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing(ACSM).Close-to-atomic scale manufacturing includes all necessary steps to convert raw materials,components,or parts into products designed to meet the user’s specifications.The processes involved in ACSM are not only atomically precise but also remove,add,or transform work material at the atomic and close-to-atomic scales.This review discusses the history of the development of ACSM and the current state-of-the-art processes to achieve atomically precise and/or atomic-scale manufacturing.Existing and future applications of ACSM in quantum computing,molecular circuitry,and the life and material sciences are also described.To further develop ACSM,it is critical to understand the underlying mechanisms of atomic-scale and atomically precise manufacturing;develop functional devices,materials,and processes for ACSM;and promote high throughput manufacturing.展开更多
Metallic biomaterials have been widely used in the field of medical implants for replacement purposes and/or for regeneration of tissue.Metals such as stainless steel(316 L),cobalt-chromium alloys and titanium alloys(...Metallic biomaterials have been widely used in the field of medical implants for replacement purposes and/or for regeneration of tissue.Metals such as stainless steel(316 L),cobalt-chromium alloys and titanium alloys(Ti-6Al-4 V)are widely used as metallic implants today.However,they often exhibit unsatisfactory results such as stress shielding,the release of toxic ions and are often permanent and invasive–where a second surgery is required to remove the implant once the bone is fully healed.Magnesium as a biomaterial have attracted much attention recently due to its excellent biocompatibility,similar mechanical properties to bone and biodegradability.Unlike other metals and bio ceramics,the ability for magnesium alloys to undergo biodegradation eliminates the requirement for a second surgery to remove the implant.Additionally,the degradation of magnesium releases Mg2+ions,which stimulates metabolism as they are a cofactor in numerous numbers of enzymes.Despite the advantages of magnesium alloys,the rapid degradation of magnesium proved to be challenging as the implant is unable to retain its structural integrity sufficiently enough to act as an implant.To improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys,researchers have been working on the synthesis and characterization of Mg-based bulk metallic glasses,which can significantly improve the corrosion resistance of Mg-based alloys.This paper is a comprehensive review that compiles,analyzes and critically discusses the recent literature on the latest understanding of the processing,mechanical and biological characteristics of Mg-based bulk metallic glasses.展开更多
Atmospheric-pressure(AP)plasma etching provides an alternative method for mechanical grinding to realize wafer thinning of Si wafer.It can avoid the damages and micro-cracks that would be introduced by mechanical stre...Atmospheric-pressure(AP)plasma etching provides an alternative method for mechanical grinding to realize wafer thinning of Si wafer.It can avoid the damages and micro-cracks that would be introduced by mechanical stress during the grinding process.In this study,the material removal characteristics of Si(100)wafer processed by linear field AP plasma generated using carbon tetrafluoride(CF4)as the reactive source were analyzed.This linear field plasma etching tool has a typical removal profile and the depth removal rate that can reach up to 1.082μm/min.The effect ofO2 concentration on the removal ratewas discussed and the surfacemorphology during the process was characterized using scanning electron microscopy.It is shown that the subsurface damage layer was gradually removed during the etching process and the surface was observed to be smoothened with the increase of the etching depth.This present work contributes a basic understanding of the linear field AP plasma etching performance with different gas composition and the typical characteristics would be further applied to damage-free precision removal of Si.展开更多
Additive manufacturing enables processing of functionally graded materials(FGMs)with flexible spatial design and high bonding strength.A steel-copper FGM with high interfacial strength was developed using laser powder...Additive manufacturing enables processing of functionally graded materials(FGMs)with flexible spatial design and high bonding strength.A steel-copper FGM with high interfacial strength was developed using laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).The effect of laser process parameters on interfacial defects was evaluated by X-ray tomography,which indicates a low porosity level of 0.042%therein.Gradient/fine dendritic grains in the interface are incited by high cooling rates,which facilitates interface strengthening.Multiple mechanical tests evaluate the bonding reliability of interface;and the fatigue tests further substantiate the ultrahigh bonding strength in FGMs,which is superior to traditional manufacturing methods.Mechanisms of the high interfacial bond strength were also discussed.展开更多
Drop-on-demand (DOD) bioprinting has been widely used in tissue engineering due to its highthroughput efficiency and cost effectiveness. However, this type of bioprinting involves challenges such as satellite generati...Drop-on-demand (DOD) bioprinting has been widely used in tissue engineering due to its highthroughput efficiency and cost effectiveness. However, this type of bioprinting involves challenges such as satellite generation, too-large droplet generation, and too-low droplet speed. These challenges reduce the stability and precision of DOD printing, disorder cell arrays, and hence generate further structural errors. In this paper, a multi-objective optimization (MOO) design method for DOD printing parameters through fully connected neural networks (FCNNs) is proposed in order to solve these challenges. The MOO problem comprises two objective functions: to develop the satellite formation model with FCNNs;and to decrease droplet diameter and increase droplet speed. A hybrid multi-subgradient descent bundle method with an adaptive learning rate algorithm (HMSGDBA), which combines the multisubgradient descent bundle (MSGDB) method with Adam algorithm, is introduced in order to search for the Pareto-optimal set for the MOO problem. The superiority of HMSGDBA is demonstrated through comparative studies with the MSGDB method. The experimental results show that a single droplet can be printed stably and the droplet speed can be increased from 0.88 to 2.08 m·s^-1 after optimization with the proposed method. The proposed method can improve both printing precision and stability, and is useful in realizing precise cell arrays and complex biological functions. Furthermore, it can be used to obtain guidelines for the setup of cell-printing experimental platforms.展开更多
Electron beam melting(EBM)is a promising technology to manufacture various alloys with outstanding properties;however,the number of available alloys is limited.We propose in situ alloying to accelerate the development...Electron beam melting(EBM)is a promising technology to manufacture various alloys with outstanding properties;however,the number of available alloys is limited.We propose in situ alloying to accelerate the development of advanced and novel alloys,based on thermophysical calculations and CALPHAD approach,during the EBM process.We demonstrate our concept through the design and fabrication of high entropy alloys(HEAs).Three CoCrFeNiMn-xTi(x=0.18,0.50,2.00,in molar%)HEAs are manufactured.EBM-built HEAs achieve a homogeneous distribution of elements while forming multiphase alloys resulted from the hot powder bed.The topological structures formed by secondary phases contribute to an increase in the hardness of EBM-built HEAs up to 900 HV1.Considering alloy design,a systematic analysis on Co Cr Fe Ni Mn-0.18 Ti HEA elucidates the microstructural evolution in detail.These findings provide a deep understanding of in situ alloying and pave the way to develop new alloys specific to the EBM process.展开更多
Nanoparticles reinforced steels have many advantaged mechanical properties.Additive manufacturing offers a new method for fabricating nanoparticles reinforced high performance metal components.In this work,we report t...Nanoparticles reinforced steels have many advantaged mechanical properties.Additive manufacturing offers a new method for fabricating nanoparticles reinforced high performance metal components.In this work,we report the application of low energy ball milling in mixing nanoparticles and micron 316 L powder.With this method,0.3 and 1.0 wt% Y2 O3 nanoparticles can be uniformly distributed on the surface of 316 L powder with the parameters of ball-to-powder ratio at 1:1,speed at 90 rpm and 7 h of mixing.The matrix 316 L powders remain spherical in shape after the mixing process.In the meantime,the effect of low energy ball milling and the addition of Y2 O3 nanoparticles on the powder characteristics(flowability,apparent density and tap density) are also studied.Results show that the process of low energy ball milling itself can slightly decrease the flowability and apparent density of the 316 L powder.The addition of 0.3 and 1.0 wt% Y2 O3 nanoparticles can also decrease the flowability,the tap density and the apparent density compared with the original 316 L powder.All of these changes result from the rough surface of the mixed powder produced by ball milling and the addition of Y2 O3 nanoparticles.The powder’s rough surface can increase the coefficient of friction of powders.The mixture of 316 L powder and Y2 O3 nanoparticles can be successfully used for selective laser melting(SLM).The relative density of SLM 316 L-Y2 O3 is measured at 99.5%.However,Y2 O3 agglomerations were observed which is due to the poor wettability between 316 L and Y2 O3.展开更多
基金financial support provided by A*STAR Additive Manufacturing Centre (AMC) Initiative: Work package 1-High temperature materials development for 3D additive manufacturing (142680088)
基金support from Australian National University Futures Schemethe support from the first Singapore-Germany Academic-Industry (2 + 2) international collaboration grant (Grant No.: A1890b0050)。
文摘Magnesium alloys remain critical in the context of light-weighting and advanced devices. The increased utilisation of magnesium(Mg)each year reveals growing demand for its Mg-based alloys. Additive manufacturing(AM) provides the possibility to directly manufacture components in net-shape, providing new possibilities and applications for the use of Mg-alloys, and new prospects in the utilisation of novel physical structures made possible from ‘3D printing’. The review herein seeks to holistically explore the additive manufacturing of Mg-alloys to date, including a synopsis of processes used and properties measured(with a comparison to conventionally prepared Mg-alloys). The challenges and possibilities of AM Mg-alloys are critically elaborated for the field of mechanical metallurgy.
基金financial support from the Science and Engineering Research Council,Agency for Science,Technology and Research(A*STAR),Singapore(142 68 00088)
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM)is gaining traction in the manufacturing industry for the fabrication of components with complex geometries using a variety of materials.Selective laser melting(SLM)is a common AM technique that is based on powder-bed fusion(PBF)to process metals;however,it is currently focused only on the fabrication of macroscale and mesoscale components.This paper reviews the state of the art of the SLM of metallic materials at the microscale level.In comparison with the direct writing techniques that are commonly used for micro AM,micro SLM is attractive due to a number of factors,including a faster cycle time,process simplicity,and material versatility.A comprehensive evaluation of various research works and commercial systems for the fabrication of microscale parts using SLM and selective laser sintering(SLS)is conducted.In addition to identifying existing issues with SLM at the microscale,which include powder recoating,laser optics,and powder particle size,this paper details potential future directions.A detailed review of existing recoating methods in powder-bed techniques is conducted,along with a description of emerging efforts to implement dry powder dispensing methods in the AM domain.A number of secondary finishing techniques for AM components are reviewed,with a focus on implementation for microscale features and integration with micro SLM systems.
基金Funding of Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) (DD45001015)NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme (Project N_City U123/15)+2 种基金the Science Technology and Innovation Committee of Shenzhen Municipality (JCYJ20130401145617276 and R-IND4903)City University of Hong Kong (PJ7004645)the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (1-BBA3) supported this work
文摘Inspired by the sophisticated artificial leather garment industry and toward enhancing wearability of energy storage devices, we demonstrate a polyurethane artificial leather supercapacitor with large sheet electrodes embedded in theleather layer simultaneously working as a polyelectrolyte. This design totally reserves textiles underneath and thus addresses the well-known challenge of wearing comfortability. It provides a revolutionary configuration of wearable supercapacitors: the artificial leather on garment is also a supercapacitor.Unlike the polyvinyl alcohol-based acidic electrolytes, which are widely used, sodium chloride is used to modify the intrinsically fluorescent polyurethane leather for ionic transportation, which has no harm to human. The fluorescent leather supercapacitor is easily transferrable from any arbitrary substrates to form various patterns, enabling multifunctionalities of practical wearability, fashion, and energy storage.
基金the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) of Singapore for financial support
文摘In this investigation,a picosecond laser was employed to fabricate surface textures on a Stavax steel substrate,which is a key material for mold fabrication in the manufacturing of various polymer products.Three main types of surface textures were fabricated on a Stavax steel substrate:periodic ripples,a two-scale hierarchical two-dimensional array of micro-bumps,and a micro-pits array with nanoripples.The wettability of the laser-textured Stavax steel surface was converted from its original hydrophilicity into hydrophobicity and even super-hydrophobicity after exposure to air.The results clearly show that this super-hydrophobicity is mainly due to the surface textures.The ultrafast laserinduced catalytic effect may play a secondary role in modifying the surface chemistry so as to lower the surface energy.The laser-induced surface textures on the metal mold substrates were then replicated onto polypropylene substrates via the polymer injection molding process.The surface wettability of the molded polypropylene was found to be changed from the original hydrophilicity to superhydrophobicity.This developed process holds the potential to improve the performance of fabricated plastic products in terms of wettability control and easy cleaning.
文摘Ultra-precision machining is an effective approach to achieve high dimension accuracy and surface finish required in optical and laser components. An extensive study using a two-axis diamond turning machine is conducted to machine the reflector arrays used for laser diode beam shaping. To position the workpiece precisely, theoretical analysis is made so that the dimensional accuracy can be achieved. Investigations into machining burr reduction are carried out. With the process developed, reflectors with optical surface finish of 8 nm in Ra and minimized burr size of less than 0.5 μm have been achieved.
基金supported by the Agency for Science,Technology and Research(A*Star),Republic of Singapore under the IAF-PP program‘Integrated large format hybrid manufacturing using wire-fed and powder-blown technology for LAAM process’,Grant No.A1893a0031the Academy of Sciences Project of Guangdong Province,Grant No.2016GDASRC-0105。
文摘It is well-known that grain refiners can tailor the microstructure and enhance the mechanical properties of titanium alloys fabricated by additive manufacturing(AM). However, the intrinsic mechanisms of Ni addition on AM-built Ti–6Al–4V alloy is not well established. This limits its industrial applications. This work systematically investigated the influence of Ni additive on Ti–6Al–4V alloy fabricated by laser aided additive manufacturing(LAAM). The results showed that Ni addition yields three key effects on the microstructural evolution of LAAM-built Ti–6Al–4V alloy.(a) Ni additive remarkably refines the prior-β grains, which is due to the widened solidification range. As the Ni addition increased from 0 to 2.5 wt. %, the major-axis length and aspect ratio of the prior-β grains reduced from over 1500 μm and 7 to 97.7 μm and1.46, respectively.(b) Ni additive can discernibly induce the formation of globular α phase,which is attributed to the enhanced concentration gradient between the β and α phases. This is the driving force of globularization according to the termination mass transfer theory. The aspect ratio of the α laths decreased from 4.14 to 2.79 as the Ni addition increased from 0 to2.5 wt. %.(c) Ni as a well-known β-stabilizer and it can remarkably increase the volume fraction of β phase. Room-temperature tensile results demonstrated an increase in mechanical strength and an almost linearly decreasing elongation with increasing Ni addition. A modified mathematical model was used to quantitatively analyze the strengthening mechanism. It was evident from the results that the α lath phase and the solid solutes contribute the most to the overall yield strength of the LAAM-built Ti–6Al–4V–x Ni alloys in this work. Furthermore, the decrease in elongation with increasing Ni addition is due to the deterioration in deformability of the β phase caused by a large amount of solid-solution Ni atoms. These findings can accelerate the development of additively manufactured titanium alloys.
基金the first Singapore-Germany Academic-Industry(2+2)international collaboration grant(Grant No.:A1890b0050)Agency for Science,Technology and Research(A^(*)STAR),under the RIE2020 Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering(AME)Programmatic Grant No.A1881b0061support of a scholarship from the A^(*)STAR Graduate Academy。
文摘Binder jet printing(BJP)is a state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technique for producing porous magnesium structures.Porous MgZn-Zr based BJP samples were assessed for corrosion performance in simulated body fluids by electrochemical and hydrogen evolution measurements.The corrosion rates of the BJP specimens were significantly higher than solid controls,even after accounting for their larger surface areas,suggesting that the BJP microstructure is detrimental to corrosion performance.X-ray computed tomography revealed nonuniform corrosion within the porous structure,with corrosion products forming on the pore walls.Impregnating the pores with hydroxyapatite or polymers greatly improved the corrosion resistance of the BJP samples.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 60676051, the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin under Grant No 07JCYBJC12700, the Foundation of Key Discipline of Material Physics and Chemistry of Tianjin, and the Key Program for Science and Technology in Tianjin under Grant No 14ZCZDGX00600.
文摘我们调查酞毒衍生物用新奇帕拉的器官的地效果晶体管(OFET )- quaterphenyl (p-4p ) 作为导致的层。没有导致层， p 类型(铜酞毒) 的表演和 n 类型(氟化的铜酞毒) 的 p-4p，比作设备有 p-4p 的优化厚度的 OFET 变瘦电影极大地被提高。地效果活动性和二类型的设备的开／关比率被一个数量级控制设备与那些相比改进。这显著改进被归因于 p-4p 的介绍，它能与分子的栈方向平行形成一部高度面向、连续的酞毒衍生物电影到底层。
文摘With the concepts of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing gaining popularity,there is a growing notion that conventional manufacturing will witness a transition toward a new paradigm,targeting innovation,automation,better response to customer needs,and intelligent systems.Within this context,this review focuses on the concept of cyber–physical production system(CPPS)and presents a holistic perspective on the role of the CPPS in three key and essential drivers of this transformation:data-driven manufacturing,decentralized manufacturing,and integrated blockchains for data security.The paper aims to connect these three aspects of smart manufacturing and proposes that through the application of data-driven modeling,CPPS will aid in transforming manufacturing to become more intuitive and automated.In turn,automated manufacturing will pave the way for the decentralization of manufacturing.Layering blockchain technologies on top of CPPS will ensure the reliability and security of data sharing and integration across decentralized systems.Each of these claims is supported by relevant case studies recently published in the literature and from the industry;a brief on existing challenges and the way forward is also provided.
基金Agency for Science,Technology and Research(A^*STAR)Singapore through the X-ray Photonics Programme(1426500052)A^*STAR Graduate Academy through the A^*STAR Graduate Scholarship.
文摘We report the generation of high energy 2μm picosecond pulses from a thulium-doped fiber master oscillator power amplifier system.The all-fiber configuration was realized by a flexible large-mode area photonic crystal fiber(LMA-PCF).The amplifier output is a linearly-polarized 1.5 ns,100 kHz pulse train with a pulse energy of up to 250μJ.Pulse compression was achieved with(2+2)-pass chirped volume Bragg grating(CVBG)to obtain a 2.8 ps pulse width with a total pulse energy of 46μJ.The overall system compactness was enabled by the all-fiber amplifier design and the multi-pass CVBG-based compressor.The laser output was then used to demonstrate high-speed direct-writing capability on a temperature-sensitive biomaterial to change its topography(i.e.fabricate microchannels,foams and pores).The topographical modifications of biomaterials are known to influence cell behavior and fate which is potentially useful in many cell and tissue engineering applications.
文摘Wind energy witnessed tremendous growth in the past decade and emerged as the most sought renewable energy source after solar energy. Though the Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT) is preferred for multi-megawatt power generation, Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) is as competitive as HAWT. The current study aims to summarize the development of VAWT, in particular, Darrieus turbine from the past to the project that is underway. The reason for the technical challenges and past failures are discussed. Various configurations of VAWT have been assessed in terms of reliability, components and low wind speed performance. Innovative concepts and the feasibility to scale up for megawatt electricity generation, especially in offshore environments are investigated. This paper is a modest attempt to highlight the state-of-the-art information on the ongoing developments focusing on decentralized power generation. This review is envisioned as an information hub for the major developments in VAWT and its technical advancements so far.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the support from the National Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51320105009,61635008,and 61675149)and the Science Foundation Ireland(SFI)(Grant Nos.15/RP/B3208 and 18/FIP/3555).
文摘Human beings have witnessed unprecedented developments since the 1760s using precision tools and manufacturing methods that have led to ever-increasing precision,from millimeter to micrometer,to single nanometer,and to atomic levels.The modes of manufacturing have also advanced from craft-based manufacturing in the Stone,Bronze,and Iron Ages to precisioncontrollable manufacturing using automatic machinery.In the past 30 years,since the invention of the scanning tunneling microscope,humans have become capable of manipulating single atoms,laying the groundwork for the coming era of atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing(ACSM).Close-to-atomic scale manufacturing includes all necessary steps to convert raw materials,components,or parts into products designed to meet the user’s specifications.The processes involved in ACSM are not only atomically precise but also remove,add,or transform work material at the atomic and close-to-atomic scales.This review discusses the history of the development of ACSM and the current state-of-the-art processes to achieve atomically precise and/or atomic-scale manufacturing.Existing and future applications of ACSM in quantum computing,molecular circuitry,and the life and material sciences are also described.To further develop ACSM,it is critical to understand the underlying mechanisms of atomic-scale and atomically precise manufacturing;develop functional devices,materials,and processes for ACSM;and promote high throughput manufacturing.
文摘Metallic biomaterials have been widely used in the field of medical implants for replacement purposes and/or for regeneration of tissue.Metals such as stainless steel(316 L),cobalt-chromium alloys and titanium alloys(Ti-6Al-4 V)are widely used as metallic implants today.However,they often exhibit unsatisfactory results such as stress shielding,the release of toxic ions and are often permanent and invasive–where a second surgery is required to remove the implant once the bone is fully healed.Magnesium as a biomaterial have attracted much attention recently due to its excellent biocompatibility,similar mechanical properties to bone and biodegradability.Unlike other metals and bio ceramics,the ability for magnesium alloys to undergo biodegradation eliminates the requirement for a second surgery to remove the implant.Additionally,the degradation of magnesium releases Mg2+ions,which stimulates metabolism as they are a cofactor in numerous numbers of enzymes.Despite the advantages of magnesium alloys,the rapid degradation of magnesium proved to be challenging as the implant is unable to retain its structural integrity sufficiently enough to act as an implant.To improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys,researchers have been working on the synthesis and characterization of Mg-based bulk metallic glasses,which can significantly improve the corrosion resistance of Mg-based alloys.This paper is a comprehensive review that compiles,analyzes and critically discusses the recent literature on the latest understanding of the processing,mechanical and biological characteristics of Mg-based bulk metallic glasses.
文摘Atmospheric-pressure(AP)plasma etching provides an alternative method for mechanical grinding to realize wafer thinning of Si wafer.It can avoid the damages and micro-cracks that would be introduced by mechanical stress during the grinding process.In this study,the material removal characteristics of Si(100)wafer processed by linear field AP plasma generated using carbon tetrafluoride(CF4)as the reactive source were analyzed.This linear field plasma etching tool has a typical removal profile and the depth removal rate that can reach up to 1.082μm/min.The effect ofO2 concentration on the removal ratewas discussed and the surfacemorphology during the process was characterized using scanning electron microscopy.It is shown that the subsurface damage layer was gradually removed during the etching process and the surface was observed to be smoothened with the increase of the etching depth.This present work contributes a basic understanding of the linear field AP plasma etching performance with different gas composition and the typical characteristics would be further applied to damage-free precision removal of Si.
基金financially supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2019A1515110542)the Guangdong Special Support Program(No.2019BT02C629)+5 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52005189and 51775196)the Chinese Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M672617)the Guangzhou Science and Technology Society Project(Nos.X20200301015,201907010008,202007020008and 201807010030)the Chinese Central Universities Funds(No.2018ZD30)supported by Guangdong province Science and Technology Plan Projects(No.2019A1515011841)GDAS Projects(Nos.2020GDASYL-20200402005,2019GDASYL-0501009,2019GDASYL-0502006,2018GDASCX-0111,2018GDASCX-0402 and 2019GDASYL-0402004)。
文摘Additive manufacturing enables processing of functionally graded materials(FGMs)with flexible spatial design and high bonding strength.A steel-copper FGM with high interfacial strength was developed using laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).The effect of laser process parameters on interfacial defects was evaluated by X-ray tomography,which indicates a low porosity level of 0.042%therein.Gradient/fine dendritic grains in the interface are incited by high cooling rates,which facilitates interface strengthening.Multiple mechanical tests evaluate the bonding reliability of interface;and the fatigue tests further substantiate the ultrahigh bonding strength in FGMs,which is superior to traditional manufacturing methods.Mechanisms of the high interfacial bond strength were also discussed.
文摘Drop-on-demand (DOD) bioprinting has been widely used in tissue engineering due to its highthroughput efficiency and cost effectiveness. However, this type of bioprinting involves challenges such as satellite generation, too-large droplet generation, and too-low droplet speed. These challenges reduce the stability and precision of DOD printing, disorder cell arrays, and hence generate further structural errors. In this paper, a multi-objective optimization (MOO) design method for DOD printing parameters through fully connected neural networks (FCNNs) is proposed in order to solve these challenges. The MOO problem comprises two objective functions: to develop the satellite formation model with FCNNs;and to decrease droplet diameter and increase droplet speed. A hybrid multi-subgradient descent bundle method with an adaptive learning rate algorithm (HMSGDBA), which combines the multisubgradient descent bundle (MSGDB) method with Adam algorithm, is introduced in order to search for the Pareto-optimal set for the MOO problem. The superiority of HMSGDBA is demonstrated through comparative studies with the MSGDB method. The experimental results show that a single droplet can be printed stably and the droplet speed can be increased from 0.88 to 2.08 m·s^-1 after optimization with the proposed method. The proposed method can improve both printing precision and stability, and is useful in realizing precise cell arrays and complex biological functions. Furthermore, it can be used to obtain guidelines for the setup of cell-printing experimental platforms.
基金financially supported by the A^(*)STAR Additive Manufacturing Centre(AMC)Initiative:Work Package 1(High Temperature Materials Development for 3D Additive Manufacturing,Grant No.1426800088)。
文摘Electron beam melting(EBM)is a promising technology to manufacture various alloys with outstanding properties;however,the number of available alloys is limited.We propose in situ alloying to accelerate the development of advanced and novel alloys,based on thermophysical calculations and CALPHAD approach,during the EBM process.We demonstrate our concept through the design and fabrication of high entropy alloys(HEAs).Three CoCrFeNiMn-xTi(x=0.18,0.50,2.00,in molar%)HEAs are manufactured.EBM-built HEAs achieve a homogeneous distribution of elements while forming multiphase alloys resulted from the hot powder bed.The topological structures formed by secondary phases contribute to an increase in the hardness of EBM-built HEAs up to 900 HV1.Considering alloy design,a systematic analysis on Co Cr Fe Ni Mn-0.18 Ti HEA elucidates the microstructural evolution in detail.These findings provide a deep understanding of in situ alloying and pave the way to develop new alloys specific to the EBM process.
基金supported by A*STAR Industrial Additive Manufacturing Program:The A*STAR Additive Manufacturing Centre(AMC)Initiative:Work Package 1(High Temperature Mate-rials Development for 3D Additive Manufacturing,Grant No.1426800088)financial support from Nanyang Technological University。
文摘Nanoparticles reinforced steels have many advantaged mechanical properties.Additive manufacturing offers a new method for fabricating nanoparticles reinforced high performance metal components.In this work,we report the application of low energy ball milling in mixing nanoparticles and micron 316 L powder.With this method,0.3 and 1.0 wt% Y2 O3 nanoparticles can be uniformly distributed on the surface of 316 L powder with the parameters of ball-to-powder ratio at 1:1,speed at 90 rpm and 7 h of mixing.The matrix 316 L powders remain spherical in shape after the mixing process.In the meantime,the effect of low energy ball milling and the addition of Y2 O3 nanoparticles on the powder characteristics(flowability,apparent density and tap density) are also studied.Results show that the process of low energy ball milling itself can slightly decrease the flowability and apparent density of the 316 L powder.The addition of 0.3 and 1.0 wt% Y2 O3 nanoparticles can also decrease the flowability,the tap density and the apparent density compared with the original 316 L powder.All of these changes result from the rough surface of the mixed powder produced by ball milling and the addition of Y2 O3 nanoparticles.The powder’s rough surface can increase the coefficient of friction of powders.The mixture of 316 L powder and Y2 O3 nanoparticles can be successfully used for selective laser melting(SLM).The relative density of SLM 316 L-Y2 O3 is measured at 99.5%.However,Y2 O3 agglomerations were observed which is due to the poor wettability between 316 L and Y2 O3.
