The issues associated with the fabrication of nano-silica (NS) mineral powder, such as high cost and agglomeration, can be effectively mitigated by using a precursor solution of NS as the external mixture of cement-based materials. Based on the liqui...
The microstructural characteristics and phase composition of solution precursor plasma-sprayed (SPPS) titania-based coatings using a catalyst-free precursor are reported in this work. An ethanol-based solution containing titanium isopropoxide was use...
Ceramic and metal composites, known also as cermets, may considerably improve many material properties with regards to that of initial components. Hence, cermets are frequently applied in many technological fields. Among many processes which can be e...
Solution-processed high-k dielectric TFTs attract much attention since they cost relatively little and have a simple fabrication process. However, it is still a challenge to reduce the leakage of the current density of solution-processed dielectric T...
In the present work, the solution precursor plasma spray (SPPS) process was used to deposit zinc oxide (ZnO) coatings on wood surfaces using zinc nitrate solution as precursor to improve the hydrophobicity and the color stability of European beech wo...
In this paper, solution precursor plasma spraying (SPPS) was employed to prepare a porous YSZ/LSM composite cathode for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). The surface morphology and microstructure of the composite cathode deposits were characterized using...
The potential of photocatalysts modified cement-based materials in degrading environmental pollutants is evident in previous studies, but the application of photocatalytic cement-based materials still appears limited in actual practice due to the dis...
This study focused on the deposition of indium-doped zinc oxide (IZO) films at high growth rates by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. We investigated the influence of processing parameters, such as temperature and solution flow rate, on the structural, opt...
Extra peaks have constantly been observed in the X-ray diffraction measurement for the CH3NH3PbI3 film. Such mysteries have now been uncovered in this paper, in which powder X-ray diffraction, in situ X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microsco...
This study focuses on overcoming the agglomeration issue of nano-SiO2 powder in cement, facilitating the strengthening mechanism of cement-based materials. A nano-SiO2 precursor solution (NSPS) was added to cement-based materials to replace nano-SiO2...
The deformation and failure of rock materials are closely related to the strain energy characteristics during the loading process. These strain energy characteristics and rock properties are greatly affected when the rock is subjected to the acidic s...
Understanding the chemical reaction pathway of the metal–salt precursor is essential for modifying the properties of solution-processed metal-oxide thin films and further improving their electrical performance. In this study, we focused on the...
Flame spray pyrolysis (FSP) is a promising approach to generate nanoparticles from precursor solutions, where the convective droplet heating and evaporation of the single precursor solution droplet play a key role. Depending on the precursor solution...
The structure of an aqueous solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4, KDP) was studied by small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and molecular dynamics (MD). According to SAXS data, the octameric species (KH2PO4)8 are formed in solution in add...
Because of their high mixing entropies, multi-component alloys can exhibit enhanced catalytic activity compared to traditional catalysts in various chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, oxidation, and reduction processes. In this work, new AgC...
Two Mn0.15Ce0.85O2−δ mixed oxides were synthesized by a co-precipitation method using Mn(NO3)2 and KMnO4 as the manganese precursors, respectively. Structural analyses by X-ray powder diffraction and Raman spectroscopy reveal the formatio...
The paper presents a new method of layered double hydroxide (LDH) synthesis starting from secondary sources, namely acidic residual solutions. The iron content of the acidic solution resulting from the pickling step of the hot-dip galvanizing process...
Using reduced-dimensional halide perovskites is emerging as a promising strategy for enhancing the stability of optoelectronic devices such as solar cells, even if their performances remain a step below those of the 3D halide perovskites. Two-dimensi...
Awareness of environmental sustainability is driving the shift from conventional Portland cement, a major contributor to carbon dioxide emissions, to more sustainable alternatives. This study focuses on developing a geopolymer concrete by optimizing...
Ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) in the Ta–Hf–C ternary system are of significant interest for extreme aerospace and energy applications due to their melting points near 4000 °C. However, their synthesis typically requires extr...
Solution precursor plasma spray (SPPS) can prepare thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) with nanostructures, which can modify the adhesion and wettability of molten silicate environmental deposits (CMAS) on the surface of TBCs, thereby improving the resis...
The fabrication of undoped and aluminium-doped zinc oxide thin films on quartz glass substrates through the aqueous spray method is reported. The prepared aqueous precursor solutions containing Zn2+ and varying mole percentages (0, 2, 4, and 8%) of A...
In this paper, zirconium–aluminum–oxide (ZAO) dielectric layers were prepared by a solution method with intent to combine the high dielectric constant with a low leakage current density. As a result, dielectric layers with improved electrical propert...
In this work we present the preparation and characterization of cerium doped lanthanum zirconate (LCZO) films and non-stoichiometric lanthanum zirconate (LZO) buffer layers on metallic Ni-5% W substrates using chemical solution deposition (CSD), star...
Yb-doped Y2O3 stabilized ZrO2 (YbYSZ) coatings, developed through solution precursor plasma spraying (SPPS), are engineered to resist calcium–magnesium–alumino–silicate (CMAS) infiltration by leveraging their unique micro-nano struc...
Low temperature solution combustion synthesis emerges as a facile method for the synthesis of functional metal oxides thin films for electronic applications. We study the solution combustion synthesis process of Cu:NiOx using different molar ratios (...
ZrB2 is of particular interest among ultra-high temperature ceramics because it exhibits excellent thermal resistance at high temperature, as well as chemical stability, high hardness, low cost, and good electrical and thermal conductivity, which mee...
Nanostructured nickel-based catalysts were produced by solution combustion synthesis and it was found that their properties and structure depended on the pretreatment of the precursor solution. X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption, and an infrared high-s...
Coatings are pivotal in combating problems of premature component degradation in aggressive industrial environments and constitute a strategic area for continued development. Thermal spray (TS) coatings offer distinct advantages by combining versatil...
The high efficiencies (>22%) reached by perovskite-based optoelectronic devices in a very short period, demonstrates the great potential and tunability of this material. The current challenge lies in translating such efficiencies to commercially f...
On the road to developing more sustainable and cost-efficient carbon fibres (CFs), replacing the conventional polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor with polyethylene (PE) is a promising alternative. Yet most PE-CF studies focus on fibre properties at lab...
It is known that precursor clusters appear in solution prior to protein crystallization. For proteinase K, as it was found by SAXS, such clusters are dimers, but the accuracy of the method did not allow for determining its type. In this work, the beh...
Tungsten trioxide (WO3) is used to prepare the important electrochromic layer of the electrochromic device as a wide bandgap semiconductor material. In this study, WO3 electrochromic film was successfully prepared by screen printing. To modify the th...
Solution precursor plasma spray (SPPS) is a novel and promising technique in producing nanostructured coatings. This technique involves complex heat, mass and momentum transfer among the liquid feedstock, droplets, plasma jet and the coating material...
Herein we describe an alternative strategy to achieve the preparation of nanoscale Cu3N. Copper(II) oxide/hydroxide nanopowder precursors were successfully fabricated by solution methods. Ammonolysis of the oxidic precursors can be achieved essential...
A series of carbon aerogels were synthesized by polycondensation of resorcinol and formaldehyde, and their structure was adjusted by managing solution concentration of precursors. Carbon aerogels were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman,...
In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the inner walls of the equipment are coated with yttrium-based oxides for etch resistance against plasma exposure. Yttrium oxyfluoride (YOF) particle synthesis and coating methods have been actively studied...
Ternary chalcohalides are promising lead-free photovoltaic materials with excellent optoelectronic properties. We propose a simple one-step solution-phase precursor-engineering method for antimony selenoiodide (SbSeI) film fabrication. SbSeI films we...
Electrospraying has emerged as a promising technique for producing biopolymeric structures containing bioactive compounds. In this study, gelatin and gelatin–curcumin nanoparticles were produced by uniaxial electrospraying, and the effects of g...
The valorization of spent oil bleaching earths (SOBE) is crucial for the protection of the environment and the reuse of resources. In this research, alkali-activated binders were manufactured at room temperature using SOBE as a precursor by varying t...
Perovskite Solar Cells are a promising solar energy harvesting technology due to their low cost and high-power conversion efficiency. A high-quality perovskite layer is fundamental for a highly efficient perovskite Solar Cell. Utilizing a gas quenchi...
This work investigates on how Fe incorporation influences the surface, microstructural, and optical properties of solution precursor plasma-sprayed TiO2 coatings. The Fe-TiO2 coatings were prepared using titanium isopropoxide and iron acetylacetonate...
The effect of temperature and storage time at a constant temperature on the stability of poly-(o-aminophenylene)naphthoylenimide solutions in N-methylpyrrolidone has been analyzed using rotational rheometry. A temperature–time window beyond whi...
Perhydropolysilazane (PHPS) has attracted considerable attention as a versatile precursor for solution-processed silicon-based materials because of its carbon-free backbone, high chemical reactivity, and compatibility with low-temperature processing....
Amidinium salts have been utilized in perovskite precursor solutions as additives to improve the quality of perovskite films. The design of hydrophilic or hydrophobic groups in amidinium salts is of great importance to photovoltaic device performance...
A perovskite La1−xSrxMnO3 cathode thin film for an oxygen ion conducting solid oxide fuel cell was prepared using a low power (8.8 kW) liquid solution plasma spray method. Usually, a 30–50 kW Ar plasma torch with temperature higher than a...
This work prepared SnO2 coatings on 304 stainless steel via the sol–gel and dip-coating techniques, using tin (II) chloride (SnCl2) and tin (II) oxalate (SnC2O4) as precursors. The crystal structure analyzed by X-ray Diffraction (XRD) confirmed...
Thermal barrier coating is critical for thermal insulation technology, making the underlying base metal capable of operating at a melting temperature of 1150 °C. By increasing the temperature of incoming gases, engineers can improve the thermal a...
A nano-dual-phase powder with ultra-fine grain size was synthesized by the liquid precursor method at 1200 °C. A series of single-phase high-entropy ceramic powders ((Ti, Zr, Hf, Nb)B2, (Ti, Zr, Hf, Nb, Ta)B2, (Ti, Zr, Hf, Nb, Mo)B2, (Ti, Zr, Hf,...
We investigated the influence of low-concentration indium (In) doping on the chemical and structural properties of solution-processed zinc oxide (ZnO) films and the electrical characteristics of bottom-gate/top-contact In-doped ZnO thin-film transist...
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