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Journal of Materials Science OnlineFirst articles

Open Access 22-04-2024 | Energy materials

Optimization of the ETL titanium dioxide layer for inorganic perovskite solar cells

Titanium dioxide layers are the most popular electron transport layer (ETL) in perovskite solar cells. However most studies focuses on mesoporous structure and application with organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite. In this study, the topic of ETL …

Authors:
Wojciech Bulowski, Agata Szwanda, Katarzyna Gawlińska-Nęcek, Piotr Panek, Marek Lipiński, Marta Janusz-Skuza, Maciej Jakub Szczerba, Łukasz Majchrowicz, Apurba Mahapatra, Daniel Prochowicz, Zbigniew Starowicz
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22-04-2024 | Functional Nanocomposite Materials

Asymmetric behavior of irreversible weak pinning at the soft/hard magnetically interface revealed by the open recoil loops

Analyzing the magnetization reversal process is crucial for enhancing the magnetic properties of nanocomposite magnets, thereby subsequently increasing the magnetic energy product and advancing the development of next-generation rare earth …

Authors:
Yuqing Li, Xuerui Xu, Yuan Teng, Mengying Bian, Hongguo Zhang, Xiaochang Xu, Yitong Zhuge, Weiqiang Liu, Ming Yue

22-04-2024 | Metals & corrosion

Regulation of Zn on mechanical properties and sensitization behavior of 5083 alloy

The alloy composition and sensitization behavior are crucial factors that cannot be overlooked in Al–Mg alloys. The effect of Zn addition on mechanical properties and sensitization behavior of 5083 alloy was investigated by tensile tests, weight …

Authors:
Zhaoxi Song, Xiangjie Wang, Yajun Xu, Fang Yu, Wuchen Tian, Chengcheng Chen, Yizhuo Lu, Jianzhong Cui

22-04-2024 | Computation & theory

Synthesis and characterization of a Dion–Jacobson two-dimensional perovskite

Hybrid organometal halide materials belong to the perovskite family in which metals and halogens form octahedra that encage organic cations in the crystal. Since the first applications in solar cells [ 1 ], this family of materials has amazed the …

Authors:
Khai Dinh Do, Trang Thuy Nguyen, Thi Thi Nguyen, Linh Khanh Le, Tan Le Hoang Doan, Huy Hung Nguyen, Chi Kim Thi Tran, Thang Bach Phan, Hieu Chi Hoang, Tu Thanh Truong, Le Si Dang, Thuat Nguyen-Tran

21-04-2024 | Metals & corrosion

Role of geometry and coherent twin boundaries in mechanical response of Cu〈110〉 nanopillars under tensile loading: insights from molecular dynamics simulations

Using molecular dynamics simulations, we study the roles of geometry, boundary conditions, and nanotwinned structure on the mechanical response of Cu $$\langle 110\rangle$$ ⟨ 110 ⟩ cylindrical nanopillars under tensile loading. Specifically, we …

Authors:
Reza Namakian, Wen Jin Meng, Dorel Moldovan

21-04-2024 | Polymers & biopolymers

Synthesis of low-temperature irreversible thermochromic indicator based on functional polydiacetylene for food storage applications

Thermochromic materials are of great interest because of their color transition characteristic as a function of temperature, and this property may find potential applications as a temperature indicator. Irreversible thermochromic materials that …

Authors:
Sachin Goyal, Deepika Sharma, Kamlesh Kumar

21-04-2024 | Composited & nanocomposites

Enhancing microstructural, tribological and corrosion responses of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy via nano-/micro-Al2O3 particulates

In this study, authors reinforced micro (0–10 wt%)- and nano (0.8–1.8 wt%)-Al2O3 particles into the AA7075 matrix to enhance wear resistance. Comprehensive microstructural analysis, including optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning …

Authors:
Ashish Kumar, Virendra Pratap Singh, R. C. Singh, Rajiv Chaudhary, Deepak Kumar

Open Access 21-04-2024 | Composites & nanocomposites

Integrated approach to assessing strength in slag-based geopolymer mortars: experimental study and modeling with advanced techniques

The study consists of two main parts. In the initial phase, a variety of slag-based geopolymer mortars with different activator concentrations were prepared. These mortars underwent curing in both water and air environments for periods of 3, 7 …

Authors:
Serhat KILIÇARSLAN, Şinasi BINGOL
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21-04-2024 | Metals & corrosion

Investigation of hot deformation behavior of forged 42CrMoA steel by cellular automata method based on topological deformation technique

To investigate the dynamic recrystallization (DRX) behavior of forged 42CrMoA steel during hot deformation, the hot deformation experiments of forged 42CrMoA steel under different deformation conditions (strain rate, temperature, and strain) were …

Authors:
Xingwang Duan, Yingqing Chen, Yue Jia, Xin Che, Jiachen Liu

20-04-2024 | Chemical routes to materials

Bifunctional electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction/evolution reactions based on controlled morphology of nickel–cobalt nanoprickly particles composited by graphene and carbon nanotube

This paper presents the nickel–cobalt nanoprickly particles (PNi2Co3) composited with graphene nanosheets (GNs) and carbon nanotubes (CNT), prepared via the one-pot hydrothermal method (PNi2Co3/GNs/CNT), as an efficacious nonprecious metal …

Authors:
Mostafa Torabi, Boosayarat Tomapatanaget, Reza Karimi Shervedani

20-04-2024 | Metals & corrosion

Interfacial characteristics and wear properties of laser fabricated Fe‒Al coatings on 6061 aluminum alloy

To improve the wear resistance of 6061 aluminum alloys, we reported the fabrication of Fe–Al coatings by laser surface alloying with mixed Fe and Al powders. The alloyed coatings mainly consisted of Fe4Al13, FeAl, Fe3Al and α-Al phases. Due to its …

Authors:
Yiming Chi, Dahu Qian, Lu Lu, Jianhua Yao, Boqun Han, Chuanzhong Chen

18-04-2024 | Electronic materials

Effect of CH4 concentration on the early growth stage of patterned diamond using high seeding density and hot filament chemical vapor deposition

A bottom-up method is described to grow patterned polycrystalline diamond on silicon substrates using polymer assisted seeding and photolithography. Diamond seeding densities were > 1011 cm−2. The pattern consists of well-defined features ranging …

Authors:
Florence A. Nugera, Dipa Devkota, K. C. Anupam, Anival Ayala, Ganesh Aryal, Chris Engdahl, Edwin L. Piner, Mark W. Holtz

17-04-2024 | Electronic materials

Cobalt-based metal–organic framework (Co-MOF) thin films with high capacitance for supercapacitor electrode

One of the advanced forms of energy storage is the supercapacitor, which offers many advantages including high power density and fast charging and discharging rates. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), which are potential supercapacitor electrode …

Authors:
A. A. Bhoite, V. B. Hubale, V. A. Sawant, N. L. Tarwal

17-04-2024 | Energy materials

Low-temperature coating of Mn2O3–MoS2 micro-nano-heterostructure anode as an efficient catalyst for water splitting applications

Binder-free Mn2O3–MoS2 hybrid composites (HCs) were fabricated using a room temperature kinetic spray process under low-pressure conditions with various weight ratios of Mn2O3-to-MoS2 (1:1, 1:2, and 1:4). The effect of the composition ratio on the …

Authors:
A. G. Abd-Elrahim, Deepto Roy, Muhammad Shehroze Malik, Doo-Man Chun

17-04-2024 | Materials for life sciences

Te–Au nanowires with multiple enzyme-like activities for glucose detection

Directed toward the limitations of natural enzymes in diabetes management, it is possible to design nano-enzymatic structures and modulate the activity as needed to obtain superior materials that are more suitable for the specific application …

Authors:
Rui Ma, Yijie Wang, Zhou Sha, Xiaotian Guan, Sihao Zhang, Chunnan Wang, Shuqing Sun

16-04-2024 | Materials for life sciences

PVA/silica hybrid hydrogel with ultra-high strength and toughness

Due to the good biocompatibility, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels have attracted the attention of many biomaterial researchers. However, the low strength and poor toughness of pure PVA hydrogel prepared by freeze–thaw method limit the …

Authors:
Xiansheng Tan, Caiying Liang, Shihang Bai, Pei Lan, Yan Ren, Jianhao Zhao, Jianhua Rong

16-04-2024 | Composites & nanocomposites

Utilizing ion-etching strategy to construct ultra-lightweight CoNi alloy-modified electrospun carbon fiber composites for efficient electromagnetic wave absorption

In the practical application of electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbers, two important factors that simultaneously meet the lightweight characteristics and efficient absorption performance still face considerable challenges. In this work, the …

Authors:
Yijing Zhang, Jiawei Ding, Chuangchuang Gong, Jin Cui, Yuanyuan Fu, Hongwei Cong, Chunnian He, Chunsheng Shi, Fang He

16-04-2024 | Ceramics

Influence of citric acid and EFKA as dispersants on the properties of alumina monoliths produced by tert-butyl alcohol-based freeze-casting

In this paper, EFKA FA 4663 (EFKA) dispersant was used for the first time in the alumina slurries tert-butyl alcohol-based freeze-casting and compared to the commonly used anionic dispersant citric acid (CA). The comparison of both dispersants was …

Authors:
Giovana Magalhães dos Santos, Anna Carolina Britto de Faria, Saulo Lucas Pereira da Silva, Camila de Lima Ribeiro, Tomé Seichi da Nóbrega Guenka, Rodrigo Nunes de Souza, João Paulo Santiago de Assis Silva, Carlos Martins Aiube, Daniel Dornellas Athayde, Luiz Fernando de Sousa Lima, Adriano Possebon Rosa, Nelcy Della Santina Mohallem, Alysson Martins Almeida Silva

16-04-2024 | Chemical routes to materials

Two-step preparation of steel slag–lignin hybrid materials for effective removal of methylene blue

In this work, a steel slag–lignin hybrid material (SS–AL) was obtained by compounding steel slag (SS) and alkali lignin (AL) to be used to treat dye wastewater. AL was modified by introducing more reactive functional groups (–COOH, –OH, etc.).

Authors:
Zhaohui Zhang, Jiaxiang Liu

16-04-2024 | Metals & corrosion

Semisolid tensile properties near solidus temperature of direct-chill-cast AA5182 alloy and its hot-tearing susceptibility

A comprehensive investigation, encompassing microstructural analysis of the subsurface and bulk regions, along with tensile testing near the solidus temperature in the range of 520–580 °C and with two strain rates (10–4 and 10–3 s−1), was …

Authors:
Mohamed Qassem, Daniel Larouche, Mousa Javidani, Josée Colbert, X.-Grant Chen
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