An investigation of MgAl2O4 spinel and Y3Al2O5 (YAG) materials sintered by spark plasma sintering (SPS) was performed. The optical properties of the materials are modified depending on the powder source and the SPS sintering conditions. Spectrophotom...
Background/Objectives: This study evaluated the influence of sintering conditions and acidic environments on the wear of 5 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia (5Y-ZP). Methods: Sixty zirconia specimens were divided into two sintering groups (conventional...
This study investigates the effect of sintering temperature on the hot-corrosion behavior of Ti-6Al-4V alloy in a molten salt environment. Samples were sintered at 800 °C, 900 °C, 1000 °C and 1100 °C, then exposed to the Na2SO4—...
The microwave sintering of various materials is a promising technology, which has received much attention for its demonstrated potential. Both the conventional (furnace) and microwave sintering rely on thermal activation for particle bonding, for whi...
Alumina ceramics used in semiconductor plasma environments require high densification, microstructural homogeneity, and stable performance under increasingly aggressive processing conditions. However, systematic studies linking slurry processing para...
Sintering is a commonly used agglomeration process to prepare iron ore fines for blast furnace. The quality of sinter significantly impacts the blast furnace ironmaking process. In the vast majority of sintering plants, the judgment of sintering qual...
In this study, nickel oxide–Y2O3-doped ZrO2 (NiO-YSZ) composite powder as an anode material was synthesized using a cost-effective combustion method for high-temperature solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). Further, the effects of sintering temperatur...
The existence of lead-zinc tailings threatens the social and ecological environment. The recycling of lead–zinc tailings is important for the all-round green transformation of economic society. In this study, the possibility of fabricating sint...
The potassium sodium niobate, K0.5Na0.5NbO3, solid solution (KNN) is considered as one of the most promising, environment-friendly, lead-free candidates to replace highly efficient, lead-based piezoelectrics. Since the first reports of KNN, it has be...
Ceramic proton conductors have the potential to lower the operating temperature of solid oxide cells (SOCs) to the intermediate temperature range of 400–600 °C. This is attributed to their superior ionic conductivity compared to oxide ion c...
R&D in the area of high-temperature symmetrical electrochemical devices is needed to meet the challenges of hydrogen energy. In the present study, the effect of Fe2O3 and CuO sintering aids on the electrochemical properties of the highly conducti...
Lead–zinc tailings are waste materials generated from mineral processing and smelting, and their long-term accumulation poses potential threats to the environment and soil. To achieve resource recycling and sustainable development, this study u...
The discovery of piezoelectricity inspired several sensing applications. For these applications, the thinness and flexibility of the device increase the range of implementations. A thin lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramic piezoelectric sensor is ad...
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Lightweight aggregate (LWA) production with sewage sludge and municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) fly ash is an effective approach for waste disposal. This study investigated the stability of heavy metals in LWA made from sewage sludge and MSW...
WC-Ni hardmetals, especially with the addition of Cr, are the first choice for wear parts in a corrosive environment. Despite Ni being studied as a metallic binder matrix in hardmetals for as long as Co, the mechanical properties achieved have consis...
Digital light processing (DLP) 3D-printed Si₃N₄ ceramics, known for their exceptional performance, offer distinct advantages in meeting the high-strength and complex structural demands of industries such as aerospace, semiconductors, heal...
Polyaluminum chloride slag produced in the production of water treatment agents pollutes the environment and wastes land resources in the process of landfill and waste. In order to solve the resource waste of researching polyaluminum chloride slag, i...
Avoiding loose powders and resins, material extrusion additive manufacturing is a powerful technique to produce near-net shape parts, being a cheap and safe alternative for developing complex industrial-grade products. Filaments embedded with a high...
Gold-plated substrate is widely used in sintering with silver paste because of its high conductivity, stability, and corrosion resistance. However, due to massive interdiffusion between Ag and Au atoms, it is challenging for sintered Ag-Au joints to...
Microwave energy can be used for the processing of a wide variety of materials. It is used most commonly for the heating of food and has been increasingly applied for processing of polymers; ceramics; metals; minerals and composites. The use of micro...
Selective laser sintering (SLS) is one of the most commonly used methods in additive manufacturing, due to its high prototyping speed and applicability to various materials. In the present work, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were performed to s...
The versatility of titanium (Ti) allows it to be employed in various industries, from aerospace engineering to medical technology, highlighting its significance in modern manufacturing and engineering processes. Spark plasma sintering (SPS) is curren...
Microwave sintering technology is widely regarded as one of the most promising construction techniques for in situ resource utilization in lunar bases due to its high energy efficiency and unique heating mechanism. However, the extremely low-temperat...
TiB2 ceramics have a wide range of applications due to their exceptional properties. However, high relative density must be achieved to enable their use in cutting tools, wear-resistant components, body armor, and extreme environment applications. In...
Silica aerogels are critical for thermal protection in extreme environments; however, their mechanical response mechanisms under high temperatures remain elusive. This study employs large-scale molecular dynamics simulations to systematically investi...
This study focuses on optimizing a sol–gel based electrodeposition–sintering process for producing yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) ceramic coatings on stainless steel substrates. Four key process variables—precursor concentration,...
Globally, there is an increasing need for ceramic materials that have a variety of applications in the environment, for precision tools, and for the biomedical, electronics, and environmental industries. However, in order to obtain remarkable mechani...
With excellent economy and properties, pressureless sintered micron silver has been regarded as an environmentally friendly interconnection material. In order to promote its reliable application in deep space exploration considering the porous micros...
Silver electrodes are commonly used as a conductive layer for electromagnetic devices. It has the advantages of good conductivity, easy processing, and good bonding with a ceramic matrix. However, the low melting point (961 °C) results in a decre...
A large amount of catalyst waste containing silicon is deposited or buried every year, resulting in serious environmental pollution and a waste of resources. In this paper, a method to prepare mullite whiskers by recycling silica-rich waste under low...
Wood-derived ceramics represent a novel class of bio-based composite materials that integrate the hierarchical porous architecture of natural wood with high-performance ceramic phases such as silicon carbide (SiC). This review systematically summariz...
Commercial NdFeB magnets are often coated with different thin layers to increase corrosion resistance. Fast and reliable test methods are being developed, especially for the automotive industry. Since corrosion test methods can inadequately describe...
With the significant consumption of traditional fossil fuels, emissions of greenhouse gases such as methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) continue to rise, requiring effective treatment methods. The dry reforming of methane (DRM) offers a promising...
The Pd component in the automotive three way catalyst (TWC) experiences deactivation during fuel shutoff, a process employed by automobile companies for enhancing fuel economy when the vehicle is coasting downhill. The process exposes the TWC to a se...
In this study, we report on a low-temperature sintered enamel coating with a high-strength bonding and wear-resistance that protected a grey cast iron substrate. The SiO2–Al2O3–B2O3 composited prescription for the enamel coating was modif...
Additive manufactured porous SiC is a promising material applied in extreme conditions characterised by high temperatures, chemical corrosion, and irradiation etc. However, residual Si’s existence deteriorates its performance and limits its applicati...
Heavy metal pollution in the environment is a critical issue, engendering ecosystem deterioration and adverse effects on human health. The main objective of this study was to evaluate heavy metal adsorbents by modifying industrial byproducts. The bot...
Mining extraction operations generate a large number of tailings that contain different mineral phases such as quartz (principally), complex silicates, metallic elements, etc. Tailings impose a serious concern as it is possible to have acid mine drai...
The laser sintering of polymers is an additive manufacturing technology that is becoming increasingly established in the industrial environment. This study investigated the thickness-dependent permeation properties of laser-sintered (LS) polymers as...
A novel processing route of producing CrFeNiMo, Co0.5CrFeNiMo, and Al0.5CrFeNiMo high-entropy alloy coatings was proposed in this work. Pre-alloyed HEAs were consolidated by spark plasma sintering (SPS) in order to fabricate electrodes for electrospa...
Two sorts of tablets were manufactured from ball-milled powder (aluminum scrap and copper) by cold pressing and spark plasma sintering. Their microstructure, phase, and elemental compositions were investigated via scanning electron microscopy, X-ray...
Metal matrix self-lubricating composites exhibit outstanding performance in various environments, reaching the required properties by modifying the reinforcement–matrix ratio and the production method. The present research investigated the effe...
The rapid development of advanced structural systems imposes increasingly severe thermomechanical demands on engineering materials operating under extreme service environments. Consequently, the development of high-performance structural materials ca...
AlCrFeNiSi system porous high-entropy alloy material is manufactured by laser ignition and self-propagating sintering of natural chromite powder, which provides the idea of breaking the traditional synthesis procedure of high-entropy alloy compound m...
The presented study investigated the effects of temperature (350–650 °C) and gas environment (pure Ar versus a H2O/H2 partial pressure ratio (PH2O/PH2) of 5) on the extent of sintering and oxidation of Al2O3-supported Ni0 nanoparticles (≈4 nm). We no...
The purpose of this study is to develop a multiphysical model of agglomeration of low-grade phosphorites with the addition of phosphate-siliceous shales and oil sludge. To achieve these tasks, a numerical approach was used in the COMSOL Multiphysics...
This paper discusses the effects of the environment and temperature of the Ti3C2 (MXene) oxidation process. The MXene powders were annealed at temperatures of 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, and 1800 °C in argon and vacuum using a Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS...
In this study, the photocatalytic effect of TiO2 (1 wt. % and 3 wt. %) deposited on the surface of sintered cathode ray tube glass was examined, as well as its effect on an E. coli strain (BL21(DE3)). DTA analysis indicated the sintering temperature...
This paper reviews recent advances in the synthesis of cobalt-free high-strength tungsten carbide (WC) composites as sustainable alternatives to conventional WC-Co composites. Due to the high cost of cobalt, limited supply, and environmental concerns...
Compressor blades made of TC4 that are serviced in marine environments suffer from severe active corrosion under the synergetic effect of NaCl and H2O(g). A SiO2-Al2O3 glass composite coating was applied on TC4 substrate for protection by first air s...
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