Microstructural characterization of cobalt treated by laser surface melting under different powers

The effect of laser power outputs on microstructural evolution of cobalt(Co) treated by laser surface melting(LSM) are systematically characterized by electron channeling contrast and electron backscatter diffraction techniques equipped in scanning electron microscope. Results shows three distinctly different microstructural characteristics from surface to substrate in Co samples treated by LSM: solidification substructure(cell and cellular-dendritic) and phase transformation structure(ε martensitic plates) in the elongated columnar grains for melting zone(MZ), ε martensitic plates in insufficient recrystallization grains for heat affected zone(HAZ),and fully recrystallization microstructure for base metal(BM). Although the similarity of general evolution profiles for LSM treatment on Co under different laser power outputs, the trend of the penetration and width depth for MZ is obviously increased with increase of laser power outputs, and cellular substructure is more pronounced in the specimens treated by the higher power. The metallurgical mechanisms for LSM treatment of Co, which are closely related to the interaction between heat sources and metal, are systematically discussed in this paper.     

Macrosegregation and the underlying mechanism in Ti-6.5Al-1.0Cr-0.5Fe-6.0Mo-3.0Sn-4.0Zr alloy

A novel method for the analysis of composition distribution of titanium alloys over a large area(64 mm × 72 mm) was investigated by exploring the original position statistic distribution based on spark spectrum(OPA-SS) in Ti-6.5 Al-1.0 Cr-0.5 Fe-6.0 Mo-3.0-Sn-4.0 Zr titanium alloy. The results showed that OPA-SS could characterize the distribution of elements in different positions on the titanium alloy. The macrosegregation of Sn was the most pronounced, with a statistic segregation degree higher than 18%; the macrosegregation of Mo followed with a statistic segregation degree of 10%; the macrosegregation of Al and Fe was relatively milder,lower than 8%. The main reason for the macrosegregation state of the as-cast Ti-6.5 Al-1.0 Cr-0.5 Fe-6.0 Mo-3.0 Sn-4.0 Zr alloy can be the solute redistribution during liquid solidification and the diffusion rate of each element in the solid phase.     

Effect of Ce addition on hot tearing behavior of AZ91 alloy

A small amount of cerium (below 1.0 wt%) addition to AZ91 alloy have been investigated on the hot tearing susceptibility (HTS) at a cooling rate of 1.5Ks^?1. The HTS increased to a maximum value with a cerium addition of 0.6 wt% and then decreased to a stable status as cerium was gradually added. Due to high chemical activity, cerium into the melts can react with aluminum to form an Al₁₁Ce₃ intermetallic compound. X–ray diffraction results also confirmed the existence of Al₁₁Ce₃. The Al₁₁Ce₃ increased with the presence of the needle-like and block morphology. As cerium levels increased, the amount of Mg₁₇Al₁₂ decreased. The variations between Mg₁₇Al₁₂ and Al₁₁Ce₃ resulted in a similar normal distribution of the HTS in AZ91 alloy. The findings were further verified through the microstructure evolution and the surface morphology of fracture.     

Twinning,grain orientation,and texture variations in Mg alloy processed by pre-rolling

A pre-rolling(PR) process with a small pre-strain was applied along the transverse direction(TD) and the extrusion direction(ED) of non-basal and basal textured AZ61 Mg alloys at room temperature to investigate the induced twinning behavior. The microstructural evolution of the alloys was used to evaluate the grain-boundary effect in terms of the texture variation. The results demonstrated that■ extension twinning was introduced by the PR process and that the volume fraction of twins increased with increasing thickness reduction. The subdivision of grains via twinning induced grain reorientation that generated a prominent basal texture with the c-axis parallel to the normal direction(ND) after PR. The textured Mg alloy with this c-axis//TD feature can promote twinning activity. The twinning performance was critical to initiate plastic deformation, therefore to determine deformation behavior at room temperature. The deformation mechanism was also addressed related to the extension twin lamellae.     

Deformation and damage features of a Re/Ru-containing single crystal nickel base superalloy during creep at elevated temperature

The deformation and damage features of a 4.5%Re/3.0%Ru-containing single crystal nickel-based superalloy during the creep in the temperature range of 1040–1070 °C and stress range of 137–180 MPa was investigated by means of creep properties measurement and contrast analysis of dislocation configuration. The results showed that the alloy exhibited a better creep resistance in the range of the testing temperatures and stresses, the deformation mechanism of the alloy during steady state creep was dislocations climbing over the rafted γ′ phase.In the latter period of creep, the deformation mechanism of the alloy was dislocations shearing into the rafted γ′phase. It is believed that the dislocations shearing into γ′ phase may cross-slip from {111} to {100} planes for forming the K-W locks to restrain the slipping and cross-slipping of dislocations on {111} plane. As the creep goes on, the alternate slipping of dislocations results in the twisted of the rafted γ′ phase to promote the initiation and propagation of cracks along the γ/γ′ interfaces up to creep fracture, which is considered to be the damage and fracture feature of alloy during creep at high temperature.     

Radiation-induced precipitation of transmutation elements rhenium/osmium and their effects on hydrogen behavior in tungsten

Here,we review recent computational findings focused on the behavior of transmutation elements (TEs) in Tungsten (W).W is chosen as one of the most promising materials for the divertor armor and plasma facing components in future fusion reactors.However,W in exposure of fusion neutrons can cause the transmutation reaction and produce TEs,such as rhenium and osmium.The presence of TEs can change chemical component of materials,and therefore inevitably influence the microstructure and properties of W materials.Multiscale simulation methods have been employed to investigate the dissolution,diffusion and radiation induced precipitation of TEs,as well as their effects on the behaviors of hydrogen isotopes in W.This systematic review can provide an insightful understanding to estimate the influence of TEs on the properties and performance of Wbased materials.     

Effects of Cr and Mo elements on the microstructures and compressive properties of the in situ (TiC_xN_y–TiB_2)/Ni cermets

In-situ(TiC_xN_y–TiB_2)/Ni cermets with 70 wt%TiC_xN_y–TiB_2 were successfully fabricated by combustion synthesis and hot pressing sintering in Ni-Ti-B_4C-BN powder systems.The microstructures,density,compressive properties,and hardness of the TiC_xN_y–TiB_2/Ni cermets with the addition of 0–8 wt%Cr/Mo to the Ni-Ti-B_4C-BN powder systems were compared and analysed.The results showed that the ceramic particles distributed uniformly in the cermets,and the size of the ceramic particles reduced with the Cr/Mo addition.Both Cr and Mo addition can improve the hardness,compressive properties,and fracture strains of the cermets.The hardness,compressive strength,and fracture strain of the(TiC_xN_y–TiB_2)/(Ni+Cr)cermets increased from 1561 HV,2.94 GPa,and 2.9%to 1864 HV,3.65 GPa,and 3.4%,respectively when the Cr content increased to 5 wt%.The hardness and compressive strength of the(TiC_xN_y–TiB_2)/(Ni+Mo)cermets increased from 1561 HV and 2.94 GPa to 1902 HV and 3.43 GPa,respectively when the Mo content increased to 8 wt%.The cermets with Cr had better compressive properties than the cermets with Mo.     

Inhomogeneous deformation and recrystallization behavior of through-thickness tantalum sheet under one-cycle clock-rolling

Effects of low clock rolling passes on through-thickness deformation and recrystallization behavior of the Ta sheet have been investigated. The clock-rolled samples with one cycle (8 passes) were systematically examined under different thickness layers. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray diffraction line profile analysis (XLPA) showed that the extremely inhomogeneous texture evolution generated and the bulk stored energy existed in the through-thickness clock-rolled Ta sheet after 8 passes. The electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) results revealed the misorientation of the grains in the deformed samples, indicating that grain subdivision in the surface and center layer was more serious than that in the quarter layer. High intensities misorientation indicates the presence of microshear bands in the surface and center layer. During annealing, the difference of the stored energy and the fragmentation of deformation microstructure along the thickness led to a heterogeneous driving force for the nucleation of the grains, resulting in subsequent different recrystallization rate in the different regions of the sample.     

Earth-abundant photovoltaic semiconductor NaSbS_2 in the rocksalt-derived structure:A first-principles study

NaSbS_2 was recently proposed as a novel photovoltaic semiconductor with earth-abundant component elements,but its fundamental material properties have not been well studied.The systematical first-principles calculations for its electronic,optical and defect properties were carried out in the present study,and the results show that:i)NaSbS_2 in the rocksalt-derived structure has a quasi-direct band gap and thus may have long minority carrier lifetime;ii) its absorption coefficients are as high as 10~4～10~5 cm~(-1) for the visible light and almost isotropic despite that the structure is distorted relative to the high-symmetry rocksalt structure;iii) the effective masses of the electron and hole carriers are anisotropic with much larger values along the z direction than in the x-y plane,and hence the orientational control of thin films should be important for enhancing the photovoltaic performance;iv) the valence and conduction band edges of NaSbS_2 are close to those of CuGaSe_2) so the n-CdS/pCuGaSe_2 device structure can be inherited to form the n-CdS/p-NaSbS_2 solar cells;v) the acceptor defects (Na_(Sb)antisites and Na vacancies) have very high concentration,making the synthesized NaSbS_2 always be p-type;vi)the S-rich condition can suppress the formation of deep-level donor defects (S vacancies and Sb_(Na) antisites) and therefore should be adopted for fabricating high-efficiency NaSbS_2 solar cells.     

Dielectric properties of porous SiC/Si_3N_4 ceramics by polysilazane immersion-pyrolysis

The SiC nanotubes were synthesized on porous Si_3N_4 matrix by polysilazane immersion-pyrolysis. The β-SiC and free C contents increased with the increasing dipping times, which cause some clear vibration and loss peaks of the dielectric constant patterns emerged at around 12.9 GHz and 14.7 GHz in the samples of 20 wt% and 30 wt%benzoic acid, respectively. The reflectivity of the obtained ceramics were -7 dB ～-10 dB from the frequency of 8 GHz–18 GHz, which means that the amount of 80%–90% electromagnetic wave could be attenuated. The ceramics containing 40 wt% benzoic acid showed the high loss, low reflectivity and a wide absorbing band,indicating the high absorbing efficiency and good dielectric properties.     

Room-temperature facile synthesis of MnO2on carbon film via UV-photolysis for supercapacitor

A facile UV-photolysis method has been developed to synthesize birnessite-type MnO_2 nanosheets on carbon film at room temperature for supercapacitor electrode materials. The results clearly demonstrated that the specific capacitance of carbon/MnO_2 composite electrodes was controlled by the adjustable UV-photolysis reaction time in KMnO_4 solution. For the optimized composite electrode obtained after 2 h reaction, a superior specific capacitance of 277 Fg~(-1) was achieved at current density of 0.2 Ag~(-1). This finding suggests that UV-photolysis is a potential method to fabricate MnO_2 on carbon film for supercapacitor.     

Density functional theory calculations:A powerful tool to simulate and design high-performance energy storage and conversion materials

Searching for high-performance energy storage and conversion materials is currently regarded as an important approach to solve the energy crisis. As a powerful tool to simulate and design materials, the density functional theory (DFT) method has made great achievements in the field of energy storage and conversion. This review highlights the ways in which DFT calculations can be used to simulate and design high-performance materials for batteries, capacitors, and hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts.     

Sintering mechanism of Cu-9Al alloy prepared from elemental powders

The sintering behavior of Cu-9Al alloys prepared from die pressing of elemental powders was investigated. The experimental results and kinetic analysis showed the formation of three consecutive layers of Al₂Cu, Al₄Cu₉, and AlCu phases, with Al₂Cu appearing first in the initial solid phase sintering stage. A liquid phase formed in the intermediate stage, resulting from the eutectic reaction between Al and Al₂Cu phases at 500 °C, which is 47 °C lower than the equilibrium reaction temperature. Swelling occurred when the liquid phase infiltrated the gaps between the copper particles, leaving pores at the original sites of Al particles and Al₂Cu. In the final stage of sintering, the Al-rich phases (Al₂Cu and AlCu) transformed to Al-poor phases (Al₄Cu₉ and α-Cu) in the temperature range of 500–565 °C. Al₄Cu₉ and α-Cu then transformed to AlCu₃ (β) above the eutectoid reaction temperature (565 °C), whereas AlCu₃ transformed to α-Cu and eutectoid phases (α-Cu + Al₄Cu₉) during cooling. The pure copper transformed to AlCu₃, and the pore volume decreased at 1000 °C. The microstructure study helps manipulate precisely the sintering process of Cu-Al alloys and optimize the microstructure with a high dimensional accuracy.     

Surface PEGylation of hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles via aminated intermediate

A hybrid of organic/inorganic system, hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles functionalized with poly(ethylene glycol), was synthesized in the presence of coupling agent and aminated ends. Doxorubicin (DOX) was used as a model drug to evaluate the effect of PEGylation on the loading capacity and release pattern of the system. Characterization with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption-desorption, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) confirmed the PEG conjugation, as well as the amorphous mesoporous nature of the synthesized particles. Due to the capping effect of PEG molecules over the pores in the silica structure, the synthesized system was able to retain higher amount of cargo and establish a controlled manner when releasing.     

R1234ze/R32混合工质冷藏集装箱循环性能分析

针对冷藏集装箱制冷机组普通HFCs(氢氟碳化物)存在的不环保、无法直接替代等问题,提出一种新型混合工质DN01(R1234ze/R32的质量比为85:15).建立该工质的热力循环模型,基于Matlab计算平台,调用Refprop物性参数,编制混合工质计算程序,结合国家标准,对新的混合工质进行变工况计算,并与已有的工质R...     

微分反馈控制与延迟微分反馈控制

证明了微分反馈控制洛伦兹系统在三个平衡点S0，S1和S2的可控性，提出了延迟微分反馈控制DDFC，DDFC利用可测变量的微商进行反馈，理论证明DDFC加于洛伦兹系统的第3个方程时3个平衡点均不稳定可控，而加于洛伦兹系统的第2个方程时平衡点S0不可控而平衡点Sl和S2稳定可控，用Matlab进行数值仿真，调节延迟时间τ和控制增益k，DDFC系统能自动寻找和稳定不同的不稳定周期轨道UPO，实现混沌控制。     

正交实验优化虎眼万年青多糖提取工艺及抗氧化活性评价

本文对虎眼万年青粗多糖的提取工艺及体外抗氧化活性进行了研究。通过单因素试验考察了溶剂原料比、提取温度、提取次数及提取时间对粗多糖提取得率的影响。采用正交试验(L9(34))优化得到最佳提取工艺参数:溶剂原料比20 mL.g-1,提取温度90℃,提取时间3h,提取4次。并通过对有机自由基、羟基自由基和超氧自由基的清除活性评价粗多糖体外抗氧化活性,结果显示得到的粗多糖具有很高抗氧化活性,可以探索作为天然抗氧化剂应用于药品或功能食品。