To objectively verify microstructural heredity in a rare-earth magnesium alloy during heat-treatment and deformation processes under pulsed current condition,we proposed a pulsed current method during homogenization a...To objectively verify microstructural heredity in a rare-earth magnesium alloy during heat-treatment and deformation processes under pulsed current condition,we proposed a pulsed current method during homogenization and rolling processes.We then compared the macroscopic edge cracks,microstructures,and mechanical properties of sheets which were formed using pulsed homogenization(PH)/industrial homogenization(IH)followed by hot rolling(HR)/electroplastic rolling(ER).The results showed that the PH+ER forming method produced an alloy with the most obviously enhanced deformation ability,with the tensile strength increasing from 145 MPa(IH+HR)to 266 MPa(PH+ER).Inside the PH+ER sample,the nonthermal and thermal effects of the pulsed current promoted atomic diffusion,regulating the proportion and morphology of the secondary phase,thereby improving the forming ability of the material.展开更多
Optical switching of ferroelectric polarization is of interest for wireless and energy-efficient control of logic states.So far,this phenomenon has been widely demonstrated only in ferroelectric perovskites,while stud...Optical switching of ferroelectric polarization is of interest for wireless and energy-efficient control of logic states.So far,this phenomenon has been widely demonstrated only in ferroelectric perovskites,while studies on other emerging ferroelectrics remain limited.In this regard,the paradigmatic example of a technologically relevant ferroelectric material is HfO2.However,HfO2has a very wide bandgap,limiting light absorption.So far,the proposed strategies to enhance light absorption in HfO2-based systems are detrimental to ferroelectric properties,i.e.,bandgap lowering or on-purpose defect introduction,which reduce switchable polarization and increase the presence of leakage currents.Here,we show that good ferroelectric properties,i.e.,sizeable polarization(up to 15μC cm-2),low leakage current(under 10-6A cm-2),high endurance(up to 108 cycles)and fast switching(<50 ns),can be achieved in epitaxial Hf0.5Zr0.5O2films through an alternative strategy,BaTiO3capping.While ferroelectric properties are remarkable,we demonstrate that the presence of BaTiO3allows light absorption and the concomitant electric field generation,as supported by density functional theory calculations,which enables optical switching of polarization in Hf0.5Zr0.5O2under 405 nm illumination.It is observed that optical switching is more efficient in films with thicker BaTiO3capping layer.The high polarizability of BaTiO3contributes to minimizing degradation in the ferroelectric response of the system.The results presented here indicate that appropriate designs can be followed to obtain optical switching of polarization in ferroelectric HfO2while preserving main functional properties.展开更多
The effect of different extrusion parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-4Sm-3Gd-2Yb-0.5Zr(SGY2)alloy was investigated.It was observed that under different extrusion parameters,unDRXed grains...The effect of different extrusion parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-4Sm-3Gd-2Yb-0.5Zr(SGY2)alloy was investigated.It was observed that under different extrusion parameters,unDRXed grains of SGY2 alloy exhibited a pronounced basal plane texture,specifically//ED,while the texture of DRXed grains was relatively dispersed.Under the condition of 420℃ and an extrusion ratio of 9.4(420℃-ER9.4),the basal plane texture intensity of unDRXed grains in SGY2 alloy was the highest.Furthermore,SGY2 alloy at different extrusion parameters exhibited recrystallization mechanisms mainly characterized by continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX),with some DRXed grains and deformed grains experiencing discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(DDRX).Additionally,at the 420℃-ER9.4,the second phase particles in the as-extruded SGY2 alloy were smaller in size and exhibited a dispersed distribution.Under this condition,a significant amount of dislocation accumulation,dislocation bypassing,and dislocation tangling phenomena were observed in the SGY2 alloy.The primary deformation mechanism of unDRXed grains in the SGY2 alloy at the 420℃-ER9.4 may involve prismatic plane,pyramidal plane,and pyramidal planeslip,thereby activating a significant amount of dislocations.Compared to other extrusion conditions,this condition is more prone to activate non-basal plane slip.The as-extruded SGY2 alloy exhibited superior mechanical properties,with ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and yield strength(YS)of 332 MPa and 278 MPa,respectively.This is mainly attributed to the extremely fine grains,with many DRXed grains having grain sizes smaller than 1μm,and higher density grain boundaries produced under this condition.Additionally,the unDRXed grains contain a high density of dislocations with small Schmid factor(SF),thus effectively inhibiting basal plane slip and strengthening the alloy to some extent.Similarly,the increased presence of second phase particles will also contribute to strengthening the alloy matrix through precipitation hardening.展开更多
A high-strength magnesium alloy containing Yb was prepared through a simple hot extrusion process.The effect of Yb addition on dynamic precipitation,texture evolution,dynamic recrystallization mechanisms,deformation m...A high-strength magnesium alloy containing Yb was prepared through a simple hot extrusion process.The effect of Yb addition on dynamic precipitation,texture evolution,dynamic recrystallization mechanisms,deformation mechanisms,and strengthening mechanisms in as-extruded Mg-4 Sm-3 Gd(-2 Yb)-0.5 Zr(SGY0,SGY2)alloys was systematically investigated.The results indicated that the average grain size decreased from 4.17μm to 1.48μm with the addition of Yb.This extreme grain refinement greatly enhances the strength.The addition of Yb significantly facilitated the phase precipitation,but did not change the texture type.The non-dynamic recrystallized(un DRXed)grains exhibited a strong basal plane texture ofparallel to the extrusion direction(ED),while the dynamic recrystallized(DRXed)grains showed a weaker rare earth texture,characterized by//ED.Moreover,the as-extruded SGY0 and SGY2 alloys predominantly undergo continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX),and some DRXed grains exhibit a discontinuous dynamic recrystallization mechanism(DDRX).In addition,the addition of Yb facilitates the activation of non-basal plane slip.The dislocation types in the as-extruded SGY0 and SGY2 alloys include(a),(c)and(c+a)dislocations.However,the SGY2 alloy exhibits a relatively high dislocation density,which contributes to the enhancement of the strength.Extreme grain refinement and the dispersion of nanoscale second-phase particles are key factors in increasing the strength.展开更多
One prominent cathode material utilized in commercial sodium-ion batteries is the O3-type NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2.The application of this material is hindered by multistage phase transitions and insufficient air stabi...One prominent cathode material utilized in commercial sodium-ion batteries is the O3-type NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2.The application of this material is hindered by multistage phase transitions and insufficient air stability.In this study,an innovative O3-type NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2,derived from Ni-MOFs (referred to as M-NNMO),has been developed as a cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.The M-NNMO cathode exhibits a discharge specific capacity of 124 mAh·g-1at a rate of0.1C within 2.0 to 4.0 V.Furthermore,this material demonstrates an impressive capacity retention of 75%after undergoing 100 cycles.Complex phase transitions can be inhibited and ion diffusion rates can be increased simultaneously by Ni-MOFs through the enhancement of transition metal-oxygen bonding and the rise n Na layer gap,which are in charge of the remarkable performance improvement.Importantly,the enhanced stability of the M-NNMO transition metal layer based on the uniquestructural properties of Ni-MOFs in air stability tests.This work will provide theoretical guidance to design sodiumion battery cathode materials with superior performance.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U20A20230,52375390,52201144)and the Hebei Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(Nos.E2023203260,E2023203189).
摘要To objectively verify microstructural heredity in a rare-earth magnesium alloy during heat-treatment and deformation processes under pulsed current condition,we proposed a pulsed current method during homogenization and rolling processes.We then compared the macroscopic edge cracks,microstructures,and mechanical properties of sheets which were formed using pulsed homogenization(PH)/industrial homogenization(IH)followed by hot rolling(HR)/electroplastic rolling(ER).The results showed that the PH+ER forming method produced an alloy with the most obviously enhanced deformation ability,with the tensile strength increasing from 145 MPa(IH+HR)to 266 MPa(PH+ER).Inside the PH+ER sample,the nonthermal and thermal effects of the pulsed current promoted atomic diffusion,regulating the proportion and morphology of the secondary phase,thereby improving the forming ability of the material.
基金Financial support from the Spanish Ministry of Science,Innovation and Universities(MCIN/AEI/http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfs0knpcpvwqkno6kpu.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.13039/501100011033),through the Severo Ochoa MATRANS42(CEX2023-001263-S)and CEX2023001286-S,PDC2023-145874-I00,PID2023-147211OB-C21,PID2023-147211OB-C22 and TED2021-130453B-C21 projectsGeneralitat de Catalunya(2021 SGR 00804)+1 种基金Gobierno de Aragon project E13_23Rfinancially supported by China Scholarship Council(CSC)with No.202208310089
摘要Optical switching of ferroelectric polarization is of interest for wireless and energy-efficient control of logic states.So far,this phenomenon has been widely demonstrated only in ferroelectric perovskites,while studies on other emerging ferroelectrics remain limited.In this regard,the paradigmatic example of a technologically relevant ferroelectric material is HfO2.However,HfO2has a very wide bandgap,limiting light absorption.So far,the proposed strategies to enhance light absorption in HfO2-based systems are detrimental to ferroelectric properties,i.e.,bandgap lowering or on-purpose defect introduction,which reduce switchable polarization and increase the presence of leakage currents.Here,we show that good ferroelectric properties,i.e.,sizeable polarization(up to 15μC cm-2),low leakage current(under 10-6A cm-2),high endurance(up to 108 cycles)and fast switching(<50 ns),can be achieved in epitaxial Hf0.5Zr0.5O2films through an alternative strategy,BaTiO3capping.While ferroelectric properties are remarkable,we demonstrate that the presence of BaTiO3allows light absorption and the concomitant electric field generation,as supported by density functional theory calculations,which enables optical switching of polarization in Hf0.5Zr0.5O2under 405 nm illumination.It is observed that optical switching is more efficient in films with thicker BaTiO3capping layer.The high polarizability of BaTiO3contributes to minimizing degradation in the ferroelectric response of the system.The results presented here indicate that appropriate designs can be followed to obtain optical switching of polarization in ferroelectric HfO2while preserving main functional properties.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371108,52201119)Frontier Exploration Project of Longmen Laboratory,China(LMQYTSKT014).
摘要The effect of different extrusion parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-4Sm-3Gd-2Yb-0.5Zr(SGY2)alloy was investigated.It was observed that under different extrusion parameters,unDRXed grains of SGY2 alloy exhibited a pronounced basal plane texture,specifically//ED,while the texture of DRXed grains was relatively dispersed.Under the condition of 420℃ and an extrusion ratio of 9.4(420℃-ER9.4),the basal plane texture intensity of unDRXed grains in SGY2 alloy was the highest.Furthermore,SGY2 alloy at different extrusion parameters exhibited recrystallization mechanisms mainly characterized by continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX),with some DRXed grains and deformed grains experiencing discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(DDRX).Additionally,at the 420℃-ER9.4,the second phase particles in the as-extruded SGY2 alloy were smaller in size and exhibited a dispersed distribution.Under this condition,a significant amount of dislocation accumulation,dislocation bypassing,and dislocation tangling phenomena were observed in the SGY2 alloy.The primary deformation mechanism of unDRXed grains in the SGY2 alloy at the 420℃-ER9.4 may involve prismatic plane,pyramidal plane,and pyramidal planeslip,thereby activating a significant amount of dislocations.Compared to other extrusion conditions,this condition is more prone to activate non-basal plane slip.The as-extruded SGY2 alloy exhibited superior mechanical properties,with ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and yield strength(YS)of 332 MPa and 278 MPa,respectively.This is mainly attributed to the extremely fine grains,with many DRXed grains having grain sizes smaller than 1μm,and higher density grain boundaries produced under this condition.Additionally,the unDRXed grains contain a high density of dislocations with small Schmid factor(SF),thus effectively inhibiting basal plane slip and strengthening the alloy to some extent.Similarly,the increased presence of second phase particles will also contribute to strengthening the alloy matrix through precipitation hardening.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371108,52201119,52203295)Frontier Exploration Project of Longmen Laboratory,China(LMQYTSKT014)the Joint Fund of Henan Science and Technology R&D Plan of China(242103810056)。
摘要A high-strength magnesium alloy containing Yb was prepared through a simple hot extrusion process.The effect of Yb addition on dynamic precipitation,texture evolution,dynamic recrystallization mechanisms,deformation mechanisms,and strengthening mechanisms in as-extruded Mg-4 Sm-3 Gd(-2 Yb)-0.5 Zr(SGY0,SGY2)alloys was systematically investigated.The results indicated that the average grain size decreased from 4.17μm to 1.48μm with the addition of Yb.This extreme grain refinement greatly enhances the strength.The addition of Yb significantly facilitated the phase precipitation,but did not change the texture type.The non-dynamic recrystallized(un DRXed)grains exhibited a strong basal plane texture ofparallel to the extrusion direction(ED),while the dynamic recrystallized(DRXed)grains showed a weaker rare earth texture,characterized by//ED.Moreover,the as-extruded SGY0 and SGY2 alloys predominantly undergo continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX),and some DRXed grains exhibit a discontinuous dynamic recrystallization mechanism(DDRX).In addition,the addition of Yb facilitates the activation of non-basal plane slip.The dislocation types in the as-extruded SGY0 and SGY2 alloys include(a),(c)and(c+a)dislocations.However,the SGY2 alloy exhibits a relatively high dislocation density,which contributes to the enhancement of the strength.Extreme grain refinement and the dispersion of nanoscale second-phase particles are key factors in increasing the strength.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52164029,52074099 and 52464033)Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province(Nos.221RC585,821MS0782,221MS048 and 221RC 1072)+1 种基金Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund(Nos.ZDYF2022GXJS004 and ZDYF2021GXJS028)Scientific Research Foundation of Hainan Tropical Ocean University(No.RHDRC202112)
摘要One prominent cathode material utilized in commercial sodium-ion batteries is the O3-type NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2.The application of this material is hindered by multistage phase transitions and insufficient air stability.In this study,an innovative O3-type NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2,derived from Ni-MOFs (referred to as M-NNMO),has been developed as a cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.The M-NNMO cathode exhibits a discharge specific capacity of 124 mAh·g-1at a rate of0.1C within 2.0 to 4.0 V.Furthermore,this material demonstrates an impressive capacity retention of 75%after undergoing 100 cycles.Complex phase transitions can be inhibited and ion diffusion rates can be increased simultaneously by Ni-MOFs through the enhancement of transition metal-oxygen bonding and the rise n Na layer gap,which are in charge of the remarkable performance improvement.Importantly,the enhanced stability of the M-NNMO transition metal layer based on the uniquestructural properties of Ni-MOFs in air stability tests.This work will provide theoretical guidance to design sodiumion battery cathode materials with superior performance.