The electric arc furnace(EAF)offers advantages in energy savings,environmental protection,and high efficiency by using scrap as the primary charge and utilizing a high-temperature electric arc as the main heat source ...The electric arc furnace(EAF)offers advantages in energy savings,environmental protection,and high efficiency by using scrap as the primary charge and utilizing a high-temperature electric arc as the main heat source for steel smelting.The improvement of EAF smelting efficiency is primarily influenced by three key factors:the heat transfer efficiency of the electric arc,the intensity of molten pool stirring,and the melting rate of scrap.The arc heat transfer efficiency determines the energy input efficiency and the maximum smelting temperature of the EAF.Molten pool stirring intensity plays a crucial role in ensuring uniformity in temperature,composition,and flow within the furnace,preventing the formation of dead zones.The scrap melting rate is a decisive factor in EAF smelting efficiency,largely governed by the coupling of heat and mass transfer.Thus,understanding not only the rapid melting mechanism of scrap but also the impact of arc heat transfer and molten pool stirring is essential to optimizing the smelting process.Advancing research in these areas is critical for shortening the EAF smelting cycle,reducing energy consumption,lowering costs,and improving resource utilization.Therefore,recent achievements and development trends in fundamental research on enhancing EAF smelting efficiency were summarized.展开更多
Municipal solid waste incineration fly ash(MSWI-FA)is an urgently treatable hazardous waste in China.High-temperature melting is a promising resource utilization technology for global solid waste.This study examines p...Municipal solid waste incineration fly ash(MSWI-FA)is an urgently treatable hazardous waste in China.High-temperature melting is a promising resource utilization technology for global solid waste.This study examines physicochemical properties of grate furnace incineration fly ash from northern and southern China,finding Cd,Pb,and Zn leaching toxicity exceeds national standards by 9.14,8.59,and 1.09 times for northern samples,and 17.58,7.13,and 1.25 times for southern samples,respectively.Clinker ignition loss during melting reaches approximately 40%for both fly ash types.Heavy metal migration(Pb,Zn,Cd,Cr,Cu,Ni)was analyzed across 200–1600℃.Cr and Ni,predominantly in the slag phase,exhibited low volatility(~20%at 1600℃).Fe and Cu showed moderate volatility,exceeding 70%at 1600℃.Pb,Cd,and Zn demonstrated high volatility,surpassing 90%at 1200℃.The volatilization sequence is Cd>Pb>Zn>Cu>Ni>Cr.XRD,SEM,TGA analyses revealed melting behavior and vitrification mechanisms.Heavy metals accumulate in secondary fly ash mainly as chlorides(PbCl2,ZnCl2,ZnCdCl4).Slag minerals transition from low-temperature CaCl2,CaClOH,NaCl,KCl to high-temperature chlorinated(Ca5Al2SiO8Cl4)and non-chlorinated(Ca5Al2SiO10)calcium aluminum silicates.However,no glass peaks were observed in XRD spectra of both fly ashes at 1600℃.Thermodynamic analysis points to high CaO content as the main cause of elevated melting points.To achieve vitrification below 1500℃,the optimal SiO2:CaO:Al2O3 ratio should be approximately(3.5–9.0):(0–4.0):(0–3.5).展开更多
Current research focuses on analyzing the melting mechanism of scrap in laboratory settings,with limited reports on scrap melting within actual converter blowing environments.A three-dimensional full-scale converter m...Current research focuses on analyzing the melting mechanism of scrap in laboratory settings,with limited reports on scrap melting within actual converter blowing environments.A three-dimensional full-scale converter mathematical model coupling turbulent,multiphase,heat transfer,and mass transfer was established to examine the melting behavior of scrap with varying initial weight and carbon concentration in a combined blowing converter.And,the mathematical model was verified by a water model experiment and a thermal experiment.The results showed that the time required for complete melting of 100 kg scrap was 495 s,exceeding that of 150 and 200 kg scrap by 105 and 30 s,respectively,due to changes in the specific surface area of scrap during the melting process.The melting time for scrap with a carbon concentration of 0.612 wt.%is notably shorter at 465 s compared to 1575 s for 0.326 wt.%carbon concentration and 2475 s for 0.183 wt.%carbon concentration.Additionally,secondary solidification occurs during the melting of low-carbon steel and medium-carbon steel.For scrap with a carbon concentration of 0.612 wt.%,the carburizing time was 134 s,significantly lower than 300 s for 0.326 wt.%carbon concentration and 445 s for 0.183 wt.%carbon concentration,respectively.展开更多
Melting production plays a pivotal role in the modern copper industry.However,applying this process to fabricate nanocarbon(e.g.,graphene,carbon nanotubes)-reinforced copper matrix composites has remained a long-stand...Melting production plays a pivotal role in the modern copper industry.However,applying this process to fabricate nanocarbon(e.g.,graphene,carbon nanotubes)-reinforced copper matrix composites has remained a long-standing challenge for nearly 2 decades.In this study,a melting preparation strategy for Graphene-Cu(Gr/Cu)composites was developed by introducing tungsten-doped graphene(W-Gr)into molten Cu,effectively improving the wettability and density compatibility between graphene(Gr)and molten Cu.The contact angle between W-Gr and molten Cu decreases to 80.4°,while the density of W-Gr increases to 9.5 g cm-3.W-Gr sheets containing 13 at%and 18 at%tungsten(designated as 13W-Gr and 18W-Gr)disperse uniformly within the Cu matrix.Thermodynamic analysis indicates that W-Gr can spontaneously disperse in molten Cu when the surface area fraction of WC on W-Gr exceeds 45.8%.The ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 13W-Gr/Cu reaches 152 MPa in the as-cast state and 449 MPa after cold rolling.The electrical conductivity of 13W-Gr/Cu reaches 100.4%international annealed copper standard(IACS)at 20℃,and is 1.5%higher than that of pure Cu at 180℃.This work overcomes the challenges of fabricating Gr/Cu composites via the melting process,provides a viable approach for their large-scale industrial production.展开更多
Distinct from conventional dephosphorization approaches,a novel low-carbon and efficient strategy was proposed for producing phosphorus-rich iron via hydrogen reduction-melting separation of high-phosphorus oolitic he...Distinct from conventional dephosphorization approaches,a novel low-carbon and efficient strategy was proposed for producing phosphorus-rich iron via hydrogen reduction-melting separation of high-phosphorus oolitic hematite.The process requires neither additional fluxes nor complex pretreatment of the ore.Adjustment of the pellet FeO content via control of the reduction degree enables modulation of the physicochemical characteristics of the autogenous slag,thereby promoting efficient phosphorus-rich iron production under optimized slag-metal separation conditions.Experimental results indicate that roasting at 1200℃promotes the grain growth of hematite and significantly enhances the strength of the pellets.The hydrogen reduction process of high-phosphorus oolitic hematite at 900-1000℃follows the unreacted core model,with the reduction rate controlled by interfacial chemical reactions.During the hydrogen reduction process at 1000℃,apatite was not reduced.As the metallic iron particles aggregated and grew,apatite and gangue phases formed complex slag phases.Appropriate adjustment of the pellet reduction degree enables control of the phosphorus content in the phosphorus-rich iron obtained during the melting process.This regulation is related to the oxygen potential of the slag and the kinetic conditions.By controlling the reduction degree of the pellets within the range of 75%-90%,the phosphorus content in the resulting metal products was effectively adjusted from 0.64 to 1.53 wt.%.At a pellet reduction degree of 90%,the recoveries of both iron and phosphorus after melting exceeded 80%.This result confirms a green and efficient method for recovering iron and phosphorus from oolitic hematite without using flux.展开更多
The incorporation of transition metal Ni and rare-earth elements La and Y into Mg-based alloys significantly enhances hydrogen storage performance through synergistic effects.To optimize storage capacity and glass-for...The incorporation of transition metal Ni and rare-earth elements La and Y into Mg-based alloys significantly enhances hydrogen storage performance through synergistic effects.To optimize storage capacity and glass-forming ability(GFA),a Mg90La2Y2Ni6 alloy was designed and synthesized via induction casting and melt spinning.The amorphous alloy was further subjected to crystallization annealing at 400℃ to obtain a crystallized alloy.Structural analyses(XRD,SEM,HRTEM)revealed that the cast alloy comprised Mg,Mg2Ni,La2Mg17,and YNi3 phases.Melt spinning produced amorphous-nanocrystalline composites,with the amorphous fraction increasing with spinning rate.The crystallized alloy exhibited a phase composition similar to the cast alloy,but with finer,uniformly dispersed precipitates that provided enhanced diffusion pathways.Hydrogen storage properties were evaluated by Sievert apparatus and DSC.The crystallized alloy demonstrated markedly improved hydrogen absorption/desorption kinetics compared with the cast alloy.Specifically,the desorption activation energy decreased from 67.84 kJ/mol(cast)to 58.56 kJ/mol(crystallized,30 m/s spinning rate).In addition,the initial hydrogen desorption temperature was reduced from 323.5℃ to 288.2℃.Thermodynamic analysis further confirmed a decrease in desorption enthalpy,indicating reduced hydride stability.Overall,the melt spinning-crystallization annealing route effectively tailors the microstructure and thermodynamics of Mg-based alloys,leading to lower activation energy,reduced desorption temperature,and enhanced hydrogen storage performance.展开更多
Lattice structures exhibit exceptional specific strength and energy absorption,making them ideal for aerospace and biomedical applications.While both strut-based(Strut-D)and TPMS-based(triply periodic minimal surface-...Lattice structures exhibit exceptional specific strength and energy absorption,making them ideal for aerospace and biomedical applications.While both strut-based(Strut-D)and TPMS-based(triply periodic minimal surface-D)diamond lattice structures show promising mechanical performance,the fundamental differences in their deformation mechanisms and mechanical behavior remain unclear.In this work,Ti-6Al-4V Strut-D and TPMS-D structures with 20%volume fraction were fabricated via electron beam melting(EB-PBF)and their compressive behavior and microstructure were systematically investigated.Compared to Strut-D,TPMS-D structures demonstrate superior mechanical properties:elastic modulus increased by 18.0%(1.51 GPa vs 1.28 GPa),compressive strength enhanced by 28.9%(58.4 MPa vs 45.3 MPa),and energy absorption at densification improved by 57.8%(16.1 MJ m-3vs 10.2 MJ m-3).Finite element analysis revealed that the continuous curved surfaces of TPMS-D disperse stress more uniformly,avoiding stress concentration at nodes and enabling more material to bear load.In contrast,Strut-D exhibits localized stress at strut-node junctions,leading to premature failure.This study clarifies the topological influence on mechanical responses and provides insights for designing high-performance lattice structures.展开更多
This study investigates the microstructural and functional evolution of hot-extruded ZX21 and ZXM211 magnesium alloys subjected to laser surface melting(LSM).The effects of grain size,crystallographic texture,solute e...This study investigates the microstructural and functional evolution of hot-extruded ZX21 and ZXM211 magnesium alloys subjected to laser surface melting(LSM).The effects of grain size,crystallographic texture,solute enrichment,and secondary phase characteristics on corrosion resistance and microhardness are systematically examined.LSM homogenizes the microstructure,weakens basal texture,and enables a uniform distribution of secondary phases,shifts corrosion toward less localized corrosion attack.Mn’s high melting point and low diffusivity favored solute retention inα-Mg during LSM,limiting second phase precipitations and promoting grain coarsening.Although potentiodynamic polarization indicated a higher average corrosion rate for LSM-treated ZXM211,the corrosion mode was more uniform,consistent with a lower second-phase fraction and a topology in which Ca2Mg6Zn3 embedded within Mg2Ca limits effective cathode exposure and mitigates microgalvanic intensification.Despite these favorable microstructural changes,secondary precipitation strengthening remains negligible,and no significant improvement in hardness is observed post-LSM,though both as-extruded and LSM-treated states retained high microhardness.展开更多
Glacial meltwater constitutes a vital component of the water supply in arid and semi-arid areas.However,the influence of glacial melting on runoff and evapotranspiration under global warming remains insufficiently und...Glacial meltwater constitutes a vital component of the water supply in arid and semi-arid areas.However,the influence of glacial melting on runoff and evapotranspiration under global warming remains insufficiently understood.Previous studies coupling the Soil and Water Assessment Tool(SWAT)model with glacier modules often failed to consider the spatial heterogeneity of temperature during glacial melting,potentially leading to biased estimates of meltwater volume.In this study,we developed a glacier-coupled SWAT(SWAT-glacier)model considering the digital elevation model(DEM)based temperature-driven glacial melt processes to elucidate the impact of glacial melting on hydrological processes across four river basins(Dongda,Xiying,Jinta,and Zamu)of the upper Shiyang River Basin(SYRB)in northwestern China from 1986 to 2021.Compared with the standard SWAT model,the proposed SWAT-glacier model significantly improved the simulation accuracy for both runoff and evapotranspiration.Specifically,in comparison with the standard SWAT model,the Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency of the SWAT-glacier model showed a relative improvement of approximately 0.42%–9.16%and 1.50%–10.15%for runoff and evapotranspiration,respectively,in the four river basins during the validation period.Annual glacial runoff occurred predominantly from May to October,whereas glacial melt-induced evapotranspiration peaked between June and August.From 1986 to 2021,the average contributions of glacial melt to runoff were 6.97%for Dongda,3.06%for Xiying,2.70%for Jinta,and 0.67%for Zamu,whereas its contributions to evapotranspiration were 9.06%,5.14%,3.21%,and 1.59%,respectively.This study presents a SWAT-glacier modeling framework that enhances the simulation of hydrological processes in cold regions.The proposed methodology can be extended to other glacierized basins to provide valuable insights into water resource management under climate change.展开更多
Selective laser melting(SLM),as an additive manufacturing technology,has garnered widespread attention for its capability to fabricate components with complex geometries and to tailor the microstructure and mechanical...Selective laser melting(SLM),as an additive manufacturing technology,has garnered widespread attention for its capability to fabricate components with complex geometries and to tailor the microstructure and mechanical properties under specific conditions.However,the intrinsic influence mechanism of microstructure formation under non-equilibrium solidification conditions in SLM processes has not been clearly revealed.In the present work,the influence of Al concentration and process parameters on the microstructure forming mechanism of AlxCoCrFeNi HEAs prepared by SLM is investigated by molecular dynamics simulation method.The simulation results show that the difference in Al content significantly affects the microstructure formation of HEAs,including the growth rate and morphology of columnar crystals,stress distribution at grain boundaries,and defect structure.In addition,the results show that increasing the substrate temperature improves the solidification formability,reduces microstructural defects,and helps reduce residual stress in AlxCoCrFeNi HEAs.By analyzing the influence of heat and solute flow in the molten pool on the growth of columnar crystals,it is found that spatial fluctuations in Al concentration during the non-equilibrium solidification process inhibit the high cooling rates induced by steep temperature gradients.These findings promote the understanding of the forming mechanism of microstructure in HEAs prepared by SLM and provide theoretical guidance for designing high-performance SLM-fabricated HEAs.展开更多
The melt-transesterification polycondensation method necessitates elevated reaction temperatures and protracted reaction times in the copolymerization of modified isosorbide-based polycarbonates.This results in a decl...The melt-transesterification polycondensation method necessitates elevated reaction temperatures and protracted reaction times in the copolymerization of modified isosorbide-based polycarbonates.This results in a decline in molecular weight and color degradation of the copolymerized IS-PC.In this paper,the process of polyethylene glycol(PEG)modification was introduced in the synthesis of isosorbide-based copolycarbonate(PEXHDCYC)by means of a melt chain extension method.As demonstrated by experimental findings,this method has the capacity to reduce the reaction temperature and shorten the reaction time.Additionally,it has been observed to enhance the molecular weight and overall properties of the material.Through the optimization of reaction conditions,a series of PEXHDCYC with weight average molecular weight(Mw)ranging from 19,004 g/mol to 73,294 g/mol were synthesized.The results demonstrated that the glass transition temperature(Tg)of PEXHDCYC decreased in conjunction with an increase in the PEG1000content.It is noteworthy that the PEXHDCYC synthesized by this method exhibits an exceptional elongation at break,reaching up to 135.45%±24%.Furthermore,PEXHDCYC demonstrates superior optical properties in comparison to bisphenol A polycarbonate(BPA-PC).展开更多
Recently,selective laser melting(SLM)has attracted considerable interest as an additive manufacturing process for ceramic materials in the advanced manufacturing field.However,frequent failures during SLM printing pos...Recently,selective laser melting(SLM)has attracted considerable interest as an additive manufacturing process for ceramic materials in the advanced manufacturing field.However,frequent failures during SLM printing pose significant challenges to the quality and performance of the final products.Therefore,a multi-scale cross-modal interaction network(MSCMIN)is proposed for monitoring the SLM ceramic printing process.The MSCMIN achieves accurate monitoring of the printing process by learning multi-modal signals from multi-scale vision,infrared thermal imaging,and acoustic emissions.To better explore the features of the visual and thermal signals,we designed a multi-scale spatial enhancement module(MSSEM)to enhance the spatial information of the signals at different scales.A multi-time domain fusion module(MTDFM)was designed to capture the transient variations and impulse characteristics of the acoustic signals to better analyze the time-frequency characteristics of the acoustic emission signals.A cross-modal interaction module is used to learn the extracted feature vectors for multi-level interactions.This module achieves feature fusion and multilevel feature complementarity among the three modalities.The utility of the MSCMIN was validated by collecting a multi-modal dataset from the SLM ceramic printing process.Experiments demonstrated the superiority of the MSCMIN over existing single-modal and multi-modal methods in multi-modal feature extraction and fusion.Finally,the validity of the design module and complementary nature of multi-modal data fusion were verified through multiple sets of ablation experiments to improve the interpretability of the model.The final software was tested and implemented in a company.展开更多
Dimethylphenols serve as important intermediates in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals,yet traditional distillation struggles to separate their isomers due to minimal boiling point differences,and the deve...Dimethylphenols serve as important intermediates in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals,yet traditional distillation struggles to separate their isomers due to minimal boiling point differences,and the development of melt crystallization is hampered by lacking solid–liquid equilibrium (SLE) data for some isomers.Therefore,the SLE data of both binary and ternary mixtures of 2,3-dimethylphenol (2,3-DMP),3,5-dimethylphenol (3,5-DMP),and 3,4-dimethylphenol (3,4-DMP) were determined by using differential scanning calorimetry in this work.Additionally,crystallographic analysis was conducted to investigate the thermodynamic characteristics of these mixtures.The experimental results indicated that all the systems investigated in this research exhibited eutectic behavior.The experimentally obtained SLE data were well correlated with the Wilson and non-random two-liquid models.The excess thermodynamic functions were calculated to analyze the types and intensities of the molecular interactions occurring in the mixtures.Furthermore,this study developed a model for the correlation between the theoretical crystallization yield and the actual cooling yield and final yield in melt crystallization.This study has furnished reliable data essential for developing and optimizing the melt crystallization process of mixtures of 2,3-DMP,3,5-DMP,and 3,4-DMP.展开更多
Melt spray technology serves as an effective method for fabricating spherical micro-nano composite materials,with established applications in catalysts and pharmaceuticals.This study extends its application to energet...Melt spray technology serves as an effective method for fabricating spherical micro-nano composite materials,with established applications in catalysts and pharmaceuticals.This study extends its application to energetic composite microspheres,investigating the microsphere formation process using nano-aluminum powder(nano-Al)combined with the inert surrogate sucrose octaacetate(SOA).This study systematically investigates the effects of process parameters,formulation composition,and storage conditions on the particle size,morphology,and stability of SOA/Al composite microspheres.Higher atomizing gas pressure and temperature significantly reduced median particle diameter(D50),yielding a D50 of 35.09μm at 150℃ and 200 kPa.The addition of polyethylene glycol:polyvinylpyrrolidone(1:1)enhanced microsphere circularity from 0.67 to 0.85.This system produced 78 g composite microspheres within 20 min,demonstrating efficientlab-scale production.X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry results indicated that rapid cooling led to amorphous structures,which were stabilized during storage at 4℃.The scalable melt spray fabrication strategy developed here for nanoparticle-doped composite microspheres provides a basis for future studies involving diverse functional composites.展开更多
Selective laser melting(SLM)is an advanced additive manufacturing technique that enables the fabrication of complex metal components with high density,precision,and design flexibility.A novel Sc-free Al-4.58Mg-1.17Mn-...Selective laser melting(SLM)is an advanced additive manufacturing technique that enables the fabrication of complex metal components with high density,precision,and design flexibility.A novel Sc-free Al-4.58Mg-1.17Mn-1.59Zr-1.45Ti alloy was successfully fabricated via SLM,achieving a relative density of~99.89%.The microstructure of the as-fabricated alloy was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy,which revealed refined equiaxed grains,a high density of low-angle grain boundaries and dislocation structures,as well as Mg segregation along grain boundaries.Additionally,a variety of dispersed precipitates were identified,including Mg-containing oxides,L12-Al3(Tix,Zr1−x),and Al3Zr particles.Room-temperature tensile tests showed that the alloy exhibits an excellent combination of strength and ductility,with a yield strength of 453.2±12 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength of 515.1±8 MPa,and an elongation of 22.5%±0.3%.The high strength was attributed to the combined effects of grain boundary strengthening,solid solution strengthening,precipitation strengthening,and dislocation strengthening.The developed Sc-free Al-Mg-Mn-Zr-Ti alloy demonstrates significant potential as an economical high-strength lightweight material for SLM-based manufacturing applications.展开更多
The corrosion wear behavior of the selective laser melting(SLM)and forged TC4 alloys in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution is studied.Results indicate that the current densities of the two TC4 alloys increase with the increase in ...The corrosion wear behavior of the selective laser melting(SLM)and forged TC4 alloys in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution is studied.Results indicate that the current densities of the two TC4 alloys increase with the increase in applied potential,meaning that the corrosion resistance of the alloys decreases.And the main product of the passive film is TiO2.What’s more,corrosion wear behavior is more severe due to the presence of corrosion,resulting in greater mass losses and deeper wear scars.To explore the interaction between corrosion and wear for the two TC4 alloys,the change of the mass loss proportions for wear caused by corrosion and corrosion caused by wear with potential is analyzed.The mass loss of wear caused by corrosion cannot be ignored,and it affects SLM TC4 alloy with the unique acicularα′-phase significantly.展开更多
Silicon steel is characterized by a high melting point,poor fluidity,and limited wettability,and the process window for the preparation of non-oriented silicon steel ribbons by planar flow casting(PFC)is limited.Durin...Silicon steel is characterized by a high melting point,poor fluidity,and limited wettability,and the process window for the preparation of non-oriented silicon steel ribbons by planar flow casting(PFC)is limited.During the production process,the melt puddle(MP)behavior is a key factor in determining the final quality of ribbons,and the influence mechanism of the airflow boundary layer on the MP behavior and the surface quality of ribbons is still unclear.The effects of wheel speed on the quality of PFC Fe–3.0%Si non-oriented silicon steel ultra-thin ribbons were systematically investigated.Combined with experiments and numerical simulations,the mechanism of different wheel speeds on the behavior of MP and the surface quality of ribbons was analyzed in depth.It is found that when the MP reaches a steady state,the upstream meniscus shows a C-shape,while the downstream meniscus exhibits a sloped shape.During the formation of the MP,the vortex phenomena occur both around and within the MP.With the increase in wheel speed,the thickness of the ribbons gradually decreases from 67 to 31μm.Furthermore,the air vortex on the upstream and downstream meniscus becomes more and more intense,which significantly increases the possibility of air entrapment in the MP and leads to a significant increase in the percentage of air pockets.When the wheel speed is 10–15 m/s,the surface of the ribbon is smooth,the thickness uniformity is better,and there are fewer defects.However,when the wheel speed is more than 15 m/s,the MP’s stability deteriorates,and the ribbons have obvious veining,wrinkles,and uneven thickness.展开更多
To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the...To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the alloy across different planes were investigated.The anisotropy of SLM-fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloys was analyzed,and the electron backscatter diffraction technique was used to investigate the influence of different grain types and orientations on the stress-strain distribution at various scales.Results reveal that in room-temperature compression tests at a strain rate of 10-3 s-1,both the compressive yield strength and microhardness vary along the deposition direction,indicating a certain degree of mechanical property anisotropy.The alloy exhibits a columnar microstructure;along the deposition direction,the grains appear equiaxed,and they have internal hexagonal close-packed(hcp)α/α'martensitic structure.α'phase has a preferential orientation approximately along thedirection.Anisotropy arises from the high aspect ratio of columnar grains,along with the weak texture of the microstructure and low symmetry of the hcp crystal structure.展开更多
In recent years,there has been growing interest in developing high-performance,multifunctional ribbons for battery applications.In this study,we produced ultra-thin bimetallic ribbons(200-350μm thick)of pure Al and p...In recent years,there has been growing interest in developing high-performance,multifunctional ribbons for battery applications.In this study,we produced ultra-thin bimetallic ribbons(200-350μm thick)of pure Al and pure Mg using single-roll melt spinning to form a layered Mg/Al structure.Key process parameters,including nozzle design and roll peripheral speed,were investigated via experiments and computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations.CFD analysis showed that a gradient-shaped nozzle reduced melt turbulence during co-flow of Mg and Al melt streams,improving Mg/Al interface formation.A diffusion layer formed at the Mg/Al interface,composed of Mg17Al12 and Mg2Al3 intermetallics as identified by electron probe micro-analysis(EPMA),is critical to the interfacial bonding in bimetallic ribbons.The thickness of this layer decreased with increasing roll speed,from 30.1μm at 10 m/s to 4.5μm at 20 m/s.These results were consistent with predictions from CFD analysis and DICTRA(DIffusion Controlled TRAnsformations)modeling,confirming that faster cooling rates at higher speeds limited diffusion layer growth.This work has established the feasibility of cladding dissimilar metals(Al and Mg)using a single-roll melt spinning process for battery applications.展开更多
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3901403)China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(Grant No.BWLCF202211)Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(Grant No.B21001).
摘要The electric arc furnace(EAF)offers advantages in energy savings,environmental protection,and high efficiency by using scrap as the primary charge and utilizing a high-temperature electric arc as the main heat source for steel smelting.The improvement of EAF smelting efficiency is primarily influenced by three key factors:the heat transfer efficiency of the electric arc,the intensity of molten pool stirring,and the melting rate of scrap.The arc heat transfer efficiency determines the energy input efficiency and the maximum smelting temperature of the EAF.Molten pool stirring intensity plays a crucial role in ensuring uniformity in temperature,composition,and flow within the furnace,preventing the formation of dead zones.The scrap melting rate is a decisive factor in EAF smelting efficiency,largely governed by the coupling of heat and mass transfer.Thus,understanding not only the rapid melting mechanism of scrap but also the impact of arc heat transfer and molten pool stirring is essential to optimizing the smelting process.Advancing research in these areas is critical for shortening the EAF smelting cycle,reducing energy consumption,lowering costs,and improving resource utilization.Therefore,recent achievements and development trends in fundamental research on enhancing EAF smelting efficiency were summarized.
基金supported by the Outstanding Young Scientist Program Project of Beijing Universities,China(No.JWZQ20240101017)the Jointly funded by Beijing Education Commission Research Program Project and Beijing Social Science Fund Project,China(Nos.SZ202310009003 and 22GJB003)the Scientific Research Foundation for North China University of Technology(No.11005136025XN076-051).
摘要Municipal solid waste incineration fly ash(MSWI-FA)is an urgently treatable hazardous waste in China.High-temperature melting is a promising resource utilization technology for global solid waste.This study examines physicochemical properties of grate furnace incineration fly ash from northern and southern China,finding Cd,Pb,and Zn leaching toxicity exceeds national standards by 9.14,8.59,and 1.09 times for northern samples,and 17.58,7.13,and 1.25 times for southern samples,respectively.Clinker ignition loss during melting reaches approximately 40%for both fly ash types.Heavy metal migration(Pb,Zn,Cd,Cr,Cu,Ni)was analyzed across 200–1600℃.Cr and Ni,predominantly in the slag phase,exhibited low volatility(~20%at 1600℃).Fe and Cu showed moderate volatility,exceeding 70%at 1600℃.Pb,Cd,and Zn demonstrated high volatility,surpassing 90%at 1200℃.The volatilization sequence is Cd>Pb>Zn>Cu>Ni>Cr.XRD,SEM,TGA analyses revealed melting behavior and vitrification mechanisms.Heavy metals accumulate in secondary fly ash mainly as chlorides(PbCl2,ZnCl2,ZnCdCl4).Slag minerals transition from low-temperature CaCl2,CaClOH,NaCl,KCl to high-temperature chlorinated(Ca5Al2SiO8Cl4)and non-chlorinated(Ca5Al2SiO10)calcium aluminum silicates.However,no glass peaks were observed in XRD spectra of both fly ashes at 1600℃.Thermodynamic analysis points to high CaO content as the main cause of elevated melting points.To achieve vitrification below 1500℃,the optimal SiO2:CaO:Al2O3 ratio should be approximately(3.5–9.0):(0–4.0):(0–3.5).
基金support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52004191)the Central Leading Local Science and Technology Development Fund Project of Guangxi Province(No.GuiKeZY23055009)+1 种基金the China Scholarship Council(No.202308420096)Besides,the numerical calculation is supported by High-Performance Computing Center of Wuhan University of Science and Technology.
摘要Current research focuses on analyzing the melting mechanism of scrap in laboratory settings,with limited reports on scrap melting within actual converter blowing environments.A three-dimensional full-scale converter mathematical model coupling turbulent,multiphase,heat transfer,and mass transfer was established to examine the melting behavior of scrap with varying initial weight and carbon concentration in a combined blowing converter.And,the mathematical model was verified by a water model experiment and a thermal experiment.The results showed that the time required for complete melting of 100 kg scrap was 495 s,exceeding that of 150 and 200 kg scrap by 105 and 30 s,respectively,due to changes in the specific surface area of scrap during the melting process.The melting time for scrap with a carbon concentration of 0.612 wt.%is notably shorter at 465 s compared to 1575 s for 0.326 wt.%carbon concentration and 2475 s for 0.183 wt.%carbon concentration.Additionally,secondary solidification occurs during the melting of low-carbon steel and medium-carbon steel.For scrap with a carbon concentration of 0.612 wt.%,the carburizing time was 134 s,significantly lower than 300 s for 0.326 wt.%carbon concentration and 445 s for 0.183 wt.%carbon concentration,respectively.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52001002)Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2408085ME127)。
摘要Melting production plays a pivotal role in the modern copper industry.However,applying this process to fabricate nanocarbon(e.g.,graphene,carbon nanotubes)-reinforced copper matrix composites has remained a long-standing challenge for nearly 2 decades.In this study,a melting preparation strategy for Graphene-Cu(Gr/Cu)composites was developed by introducing tungsten-doped graphene(W-Gr)into molten Cu,effectively improving the wettability and density compatibility between graphene(Gr)and molten Cu.The contact angle between W-Gr and molten Cu decreases to 80.4°,while the density of W-Gr increases to 9.5 g cm-3.W-Gr sheets containing 13 at%and 18 at%tungsten(designated as 13W-Gr and 18W-Gr)disperse uniformly within the Cu matrix.Thermodynamic analysis indicates that W-Gr can spontaneously disperse in molten Cu when the surface area fraction of WC on W-Gr exceeds 45.8%.The ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 13W-Gr/Cu reaches 152 MPa in the as-cast state and 449 MPa after cold rolling.The electrical conductivity of 13W-Gr/Cu reaches 100.4%international annealed copper standard(IACS)at 20℃,and is 1.5%higher than that of pure Cu at 180℃.This work overcomes the challenges of fabricating Gr/Cu composites via the melting process,provides a viable approach for their large-scale industrial production.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274305 and 52574357)Wuhan University of Science and Technology Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund(No.JCX2025004).
摘要Distinct from conventional dephosphorization approaches,a novel low-carbon and efficient strategy was proposed for producing phosphorus-rich iron via hydrogen reduction-melting separation of high-phosphorus oolitic hematite.The process requires neither additional fluxes nor complex pretreatment of the ore.Adjustment of the pellet FeO content via control of the reduction degree enables modulation of the physicochemical characteristics of the autogenous slag,thereby promoting efficient phosphorus-rich iron production under optimized slag-metal separation conditions.Experimental results indicate that roasting at 1200℃promotes the grain growth of hematite and significantly enhances the strength of the pellets.The hydrogen reduction process of high-phosphorus oolitic hematite at 900-1000℃follows the unreacted core model,with the reduction rate controlled by interfacial chemical reactions.During the hydrogen reduction process at 1000℃,apatite was not reduced.As the metallic iron particles aggregated and grew,apatite and gangue phases formed complex slag phases.Appropriate adjustment of the pellet reduction degree enables control of the phosphorus content in the phosphorus-rich iron obtained during the melting process.This regulation is related to the oxygen potential of the slag and the kinetic conditions.By controlling the reduction degree of the pellets within the range of 75%-90%,the phosphorus content in the resulting metal products was effectively adjusted from 0.64 to 1.53 wt.%.At a pellet reduction degree of 90%,the recoveries of both iron and phosphorus after melting exceeded 80%.This result confirms a green and efficient method for recovering iron and phosphorus from oolitic hematite without using flux.
基金supported by the Major Programs of Central Iron and Steel Research Institute(No.23020230ZD)Special Fund for Self-invested Research&Development of Iron&Steel Research Institute Co.,LTD(No.23020310B).
摘要The incorporation of transition metal Ni and rare-earth elements La and Y into Mg-based alloys significantly enhances hydrogen storage performance through synergistic effects.To optimize storage capacity and glass-forming ability(GFA),a Mg90La2Y2Ni6 alloy was designed and synthesized via induction casting and melt spinning.The amorphous alloy was further subjected to crystallization annealing at 400℃ to obtain a crystallized alloy.Structural analyses(XRD,SEM,HRTEM)revealed that the cast alloy comprised Mg,Mg2Ni,La2Mg17,and YNi3 phases.Melt spinning produced amorphous-nanocrystalline composites,with the amorphous fraction increasing with spinning rate.The crystallized alloy exhibited a phase composition similar to the cast alloy,but with finer,uniformly dispersed precipitates that provided enhanced diffusion pathways.Hydrogen storage properties were evaluated by Sievert apparatus and DSC.The crystallized alloy demonstrated markedly improved hydrogen absorption/desorption kinetics compared with the cast alloy.Specifically,the desorption activation energy decreased from 67.84 kJ/mol(cast)to 58.56 kJ/mol(crystallized,30 m/s spinning rate).In addition,the initial hydrogen desorption temperature was reduced from 323.5℃ to 288.2℃.Thermodynamic analysis further confirmed a decrease in desorption enthalpy,indicating reduced hydride stability.Overall,the melt spinning-crystallization annealing route effectively tailors the microstructure and thermodynamics of Mg-based alloys,leading to lower activation energy,reduced desorption temperature,and enhanced hydrogen storage performance.
基金the Jiangsu Province Graduate Research and Practice Innovation Program(SJCX24-2505)the Innovation Talent Promotion Program-Shaanxi Province Young Science and Technology New Star Project(2025ZC-KJXX-72)+1 种基金the Xi'an Talent Program(XAYC2400)the Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(2023-CX-TD-54).
摘要Lattice structures exhibit exceptional specific strength and energy absorption,making them ideal for aerospace and biomedical applications.While both strut-based(Strut-D)and TPMS-based(triply periodic minimal surface-D)diamond lattice structures show promising mechanical performance,the fundamental differences in their deformation mechanisms and mechanical behavior remain unclear.In this work,Ti-6Al-4V Strut-D and TPMS-D structures with 20%volume fraction were fabricated via electron beam melting(EB-PBF)and their compressive behavior and microstructure were systematically investigated.Compared to Strut-D,TPMS-D structures demonstrate superior mechanical properties:elastic modulus increased by 18.0%(1.51 GPa vs 1.28 GPa),compressive strength enhanced by 28.9%(58.4 MPa vs 45.3 MPa),and energy absorption at densification improved by 57.8%(16.1 MJ m-3vs 10.2 MJ m-3).Finite element analysis revealed that the continuous curved surfaces of TPMS-D disperse stress more uniformly,avoiding stress concentration at nodes and enabling more material to bear load.In contrast,Strut-D exhibits localized stress at strut-node junctions,leading to premature failure.This study clarifies the topological influence on mechanical responses and provides insights for designing high-performance lattice structures.
摘要This study investigates the microstructural and functional evolution of hot-extruded ZX21 and ZXM211 magnesium alloys subjected to laser surface melting(LSM).The effects of grain size,crystallographic texture,solute enrichment,and secondary phase characteristics on corrosion resistance and microhardness are systematically examined.LSM homogenizes the microstructure,weakens basal texture,and enables a uniform distribution of secondary phases,shifts corrosion toward less localized corrosion attack.Mn’s high melting point and low diffusivity favored solute retention inα-Mg during LSM,limiting second phase precipitations and promoting grain coarsening.Although potentiodynamic polarization indicated a higher average corrosion rate for LSM-treated ZXM211,the corrosion mode was more uniform,consistent with a lower second-phase fraction and a topology in which Ca2Mg6Zn3 embedded within Mg2Ca limits effective cathode exposure and mitigates microgalvanic intensification.Despite these favorable microstructural changes,secondary precipitation strengthening remains negligible,and no significant improvement in hardness is observed post-LSM,though both as-extruded and LSM-treated states retained high microhardness.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFD1900501)the Gansu Provincial Water Conservancy Scientific Experimental Research and Technology Extension Project(25GSLK044,26GSLK093).
摘要Glacial meltwater constitutes a vital component of the water supply in arid and semi-arid areas.However,the influence of glacial melting on runoff and evapotranspiration under global warming remains insufficiently understood.Previous studies coupling the Soil and Water Assessment Tool(SWAT)model with glacier modules often failed to consider the spatial heterogeneity of temperature during glacial melting,potentially leading to biased estimates of meltwater volume.In this study,we developed a glacier-coupled SWAT(SWAT-glacier)model considering the digital elevation model(DEM)based temperature-driven glacial melt processes to elucidate the impact of glacial melting on hydrological processes across four river basins(Dongda,Xiying,Jinta,and Zamu)of the upper Shiyang River Basin(SYRB)in northwestern China from 1986 to 2021.Compared with the standard SWAT model,the proposed SWAT-glacier model significantly improved the simulation accuracy for both runoff and evapotranspiration.Specifically,in comparison with the standard SWAT model,the Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency of the SWAT-glacier model showed a relative improvement of approximately 0.42%–9.16%and 1.50%–10.15%for runoff and evapotranspiration,respectively,in the four river basins during the validation period.Annual glacial runoff occurred predominantly from May to October,whereas glacial melt-induced evapotranspiration peaked between June and August.From 1986 to 2021,the average contributions of glacial melt to runoff were 6.97%for Dongda,3.06%for Xiying,2.70%for Jinta,and 0.67%for Zamu,whereas its contributions to evapotranspiration were 9.06%,5.14%,3.21%,and 1.59%,respectively.This study presents a SWAT-glacier modeling framework that enhances the simulation of hydrological processes in cold regions.The proposed methodology can be extended to other glacierized basins to provide valuable insights into water resource management under climate change.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12102133).
摘要Selective laser melting(SLM),as an additive manufacturing technology,has garnered widespread attention for its capability to fabricate components with complex geometries and to tailor the microstructure and mechanical properties under specific conditions.However,the intrinsic influence mechanism of microstructure formation under non-equilibrium solidification conditions in SLM processes has not been clearly revealed.In the present work,the influence of Al concentration and process parameters on the microstructure forming mechanism of AlxCoCrFeNi HEAs prepared by SLM is investigated by molecular dynamics simulation method.The simulation results show that the difference in Al content significantly affects the microstructure formation of HEAs,including the growth rate and morphology of columnar crystals,stress distribution at grain boundaries,and defect structure.In addition,the results show that increasing the substrate temperature improves the solidification formability,reduces microstructural defects,and helps reduce residual stress in AlxCoCrFeNi HEAs.By analyzing the influence of heat and solute flow in the molten pool on the growth of columnar crystals,it is found that spatial fluctuations in Al concentration during the non-equilibrium solidification process inhibit the high cooling rates induced by steep temperature gradients.These findings promote the understanding of the forming mechanism of microstructure in HEAs prepared by SLM and provide theoretical guidance for designing high-performance SLM-fabricated HEAs.
基金the financial support from the Key Deployment Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.ZDRW-CN-2022-1)the Key Research and Development Program of Sichuan Province(No.2025YFHZ0053)。
摘要The melt-transesterification polycondensation method necessitates elevated reaction temperatures and protracted reaction times in the copolymerization of modified isosorbide-based polycarbonates.This results in a decline in molecular weight and color degradation of the copolymerized IS-PC.In this paper,the process of polyethylene glycol(PEG)modification was introduced in the synthesis of isosorbide-based copolycarbonate(PEXHDCYC)by means of a melt chain extension method.As demonstrated by experimental findings,this method has the capacity to reduce the reaction temperature and shorten the reaction time.Additionally,it has been observed to enhance the molecular weight and overall properties of the material.Through the optimization of reaction conditions,a series of PEXHDCYC with weight average molecular weight(Mw)ranging from 19,004 g/mol to 73,294 g/mol were synthesized.The results demonstrated that the glass transition temperature(Tg)of PEXHDCYC decreased in conjunction with an increase in the PEG1000content.It is noteworthy that the PEXHDCYC synthesized by this method exhibits an exceptional elongation at break,reaching up to 135.45%±24%.Furthermore,PEXHDCYC demonstrates superior optical properties in comparison to bisphenol A polycarbonate(BPA-PC).
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.82472104 and U24B2053)Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Grant No.2025JC-JCQN-023)+2 种基金Key Core Technology Research and Development of Shaanxi(Grant No.2024QY2-GJHX-03)Leading Young and Middle-Aged Scientific and Technological Innovation Talent in Xi'an(Grant No.25ZQRC00020)Xidian University Specially Funded Project for Interdisciplinary Exploration(Grant No.TZJHF202510).
摘要Recently,selective laser melting(SLM)has attracted considerable interest as an additive manufacturing process for ceramic materials in the advanced manufacturing field.However,frequent failures during SLM printing pose significant challenges to the quality and performance of the final products.Therefore,a multi-scale cross-modal interaction network(MSCMIN)is proposed for monitoring the SLM ceramic printing process.The MSCMIN achieves accurate monitoring of the printing process by learning multi-modal signals from multi-scale vision,infrared thermal imaging,and acoustic emissions.To better explore the features of the visual and thermal signals,we designed a multi-scale spatial enhancement module(MSSEM)to enhance the spatial information of the signals at different scales.A multi-time domain fusion module(MTDFM)was designed to capture the transient variations and impulse characteristics of the acoustic signals to better analyze the time-frequency characteristics of the acoustic emission signals.A cross-modal interaction module is used to learn the extracted feature vectors for multi-level interactions.This module achieves feature fusion and multilevel feature complementarity among the three modalities.The utility of the MSCMIN was validated by collecting a multi-modal dataset from the SLM ceramic printing process.Experiments demonstrated the superiority of the MSCMIN over existing single-modal and multi-modal methods in multi-modal feature extraction and fusion.Finally,the validity of the design module and complementary nature of multi-modal data fusion were verified through multiple sets of ablation experiments to improve the interpretability of the model.The final software was tested and implemented in a company.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22308358,22208346,22421003)IPE Project for Frontier Basic Research(QYJC-2023-05)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-038).
摘要Dimethylphenols serve as important intermediates in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals,yet traditional distillation struggles to separate their isomers due to minimal boiling point differences,and the development of melt crystallization is hampered by lacking solid–liquid equilibrium (SLE) data for some isomers.Therefore,the SLE data of both binary and ternary mixtures of 2,3-dimethylphenol (2,3-DMP),3,5-dimethylphenol (3,5-DMP),and 3,4-dimethylphenol (3,4-DMP) were determined by using differential scanning calorimetry in this work.Additionally,crystallographic analysis was conducted to investigate the thermodynamic characteristics of these mixtures.The experimental results indicated that all the systems investigated in this research exhibited eutectic behavior.The experimentally obtained SLE data were well correlated with the Wilson and non-random two-liquid models.The excess thermodynamic functions were calculated to analyze the types and intensities of the molecular interactions occurring in the mixtures.Furthermore,this study developed a model for the correlation between the theoretical crystallization yield and the actual cooling yield and final yield in melt crystallization.This study has furnished reliable data essential for developing and optimizing the melt crystallization process of mixtures of 2,3-DMP,3,5-DMP,and 3,4-DMP.
基金the financialsupport from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22272017,22372025)the Excellent Youth Fund of Liaoning Province(2024JH3/10200005)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT25Z2722,DUT22LAB607).
摘要Melt spray technology serves as an effective method for fabricating spherical micro-nano composite materials,with established applications in catalysts and pharmaceuticals.This study extends its application to energetic composite microspheres,investigating the microsphere formation process using nano-aluminum powder(nano-Al)combined with the inert surrogate sucrose octaacetate(SOA).This study systematically investigates the effects of process parameters,formulation composition,and storage conditions on the particle size,morphology,and stability of SOA/Al composite microspheres.Higher atomizing gas pressure and temperature significantly reduced median particle diameter(D50),yielding a D50 of 35.09μm at 150℃ and 200 kPa.The addition of polyethylene glycol:polyvinylpyrrolidone(1:1)enhanced microsphere circularity from 0.67 to 0.85.This system produced 78 g composite microspheres within 20 min,demonstrating efficientlab-scale production.X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry results indicated that rapid cooling led to amorphous structures,which were stabilized during storage at 4℃.The scalable melt spray fabrication strategy developed here for nanoparticle-doped composite microspheres provides a basis for future studies involving diverse functional composites.
基金supported by the Jilin Scientific and Technological Development Program(No.20240302108GX)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51974032,52174355,51874043,and 51604034).
摘要Selective laser melting(SLM)is an advanced additive manufacturing technique that enables the fabrication of complex metal components with high density,precision,and design flexibility.A novel Sc-free Al-4.58Mg-1.17Mn-1.59Zr-1.45Ti alloy was successfully fabricated via SLM,achieving a relative density of~99.89%.The microstructure of the as-fabricated alloy was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy,which revealed refined equiaxed grains,a high density of low-angle grain boundaries and dislocation structures,as well as Mg segregation along grain boundaries.Additionally,a variety of dispersed precipitates were identified,including Mg-containing oxides,L12-Al3(Tix,Zr1−x),and Al3Zr particles.Room-temperature tensile tests showed that the alloy exhibits an excellent combination of strength and ductility,with a yield strength of 453.2±12 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength of 515.1±8 MPa,and an elongation of 22.5%±0.3%.The high strength was attributed to the combined effects of grain boundary strengthening,solid solution strengthening,precipitation strengthening,and dislocation strengthening.The developed Sc-free Al-Mg-Mn-Zr-Ti alloy demonstrates significant potential as an economical high-strength lightweight material for SLM-based manufacturing applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52001142)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2022QNRC001).
摘要The corrosion wear behavior of the selective laser melting(SLM)and forged TC4 alloys in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution is studied.Results indicate that the current densities of the two TC4 alloys increase with the increase in applied potential,meaning that the corrosion resistance of the alloys decreases.And the main product of the passive film is TiO2.What’s more,corrosion wear behavior is more severe due to the presence of corrosion,resulting in greater mass losses and deeper wear scars.To explore the interaction between corrosion and wear for the two TC4 alloys,the change of the mass loss proportions for wear caused by corrosion and corrosion caused by wear with potential is analyzed.The mass loss of wear caused by corrosion cannot be ignored,and it affects SLM TC4 alloy with the unique acicularα′-phase significantly.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3800501)Numerical calculation in this research is supported by the High-Performance Computing Center of Wuhan University of Science and Technology.
摘要Silicon steel is characterized by a high melting point,poor fluidity,and limited wettability,and the process window for the preparation of non-oriented silicon steel ribbons by planar flow casting(PFC)is limited.During the production process,the melt puddle(MP)behavior is a key factor in determining the final quality of ribbons,and the influence mechanism of the airflow boundary layer on the MP behavior and the surface quality of ribbons is still unclear.The effects of wheel speed on the quality of PFC Fe–3.0%Si non-oriented silicon steel ultra-thin ribbons were systematically investigated.Combined with experiments and numerical simulations,the mechanism of different wheel speeds on the behavior of MP and the surface quality of ribbons was analyzed in depth.It is found that when the MP reaches a steady state,the upstream meniscus shows a C-shape,while the downstream meniscus exhibits a sloped shape.During the formation of the MP,the vortex phenomena occur both around and within the MP.With the increase in wheel speed,the thickness of the ribbons gradually decreases from 67 to 31μm.Furthermore,the air vortex on the upstream and downstream meniscus becomes more and more intense,which significantly increases the possibility of air entrapment in the MP and leads to a significant increase in the percentage of air pockets.When the wheel speed is 10–15 m/s,the surface of the ribbon is smooth,the thickness uniformity is better,and there are fewer defects.However,when the wheel speed is more than 15 m/s,the MP’s stability deteriorates,and the ribbons have obvious veining,wrinkles,and uneven thickness.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51504138,51674118,52271177)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2023JJ50181)Supported by State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology,Huazhong University of Science and Technology(P2024-022)。
摘要To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the alloy across different planes were investigated.The anisotropy of SLM-fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloys was analyzed,and the electron backscatter diffraction technique was used to investigate the influence of different grain types and orientations on the stress-strain distribution at various scales.Results reveal that in room-temperature compression tests at a strain rate of 10-3 s-1,both the compressive yield strength and microhardness vary along the deposition direction,indicating a certain degree of mechanical property anisotropy.The alloy exhibits a columnar microstructure;along the deposition direction,the grains appear equiaxed,and they have internal hexagonal close-packed(hcp)α/α'martensitic structure.α'phase has a preferential orientation approximately along thedirection.Anisotropy arises from the high aspect ratio of columnar grains,along with the weak texture of the microstructure and low symmetry of the hcp crystal structure.
基金supported in part by the"FY2024 Subsidy Program for the Promotion of Machinery"of JKA,a public interest incorporated foundationby the"FY2024 Research and Development Support Program in Green Growth Strategy Fields"of the Toyama New Century Industry Organization,a public interest incorporated foundationby JST SPRING,Grant Number JPMJSP2145.
摘要In recent years,there has been growing interest in developing high-performance,multifunctional ribbons for battery applications.In this study,we produced ultra-thin bimetallic ribbons(200-350μm thick)of pure Al and pure Mg using single-roll melt spinning to form a layered Mg/Al structure.Key process parameters,including nozzle design and roll peripheral speed,were investigated via experiments and computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations.CFD analysis showed that a gradient-shaped nozzle reduced melt turbulence during co-flow of Mg and Al melt streams,improving Mg/Al interface formation.A diffusion layer formed at the Mg/Al interface,composed of Mg17Al12 and Mg2Al3 intermetallics as identified by electron probe micro-analysis(EPMA),is critical to the interfacial bonding in bimetallic ribbons.The thickness of this layer decreased with increasing roll speed,from 30.1μm at 10 m/s to 4.5μm at 20 m/s.These results were consistent with predictions from CFD analysis and DICTRA(DIffusion Controlled TRAnsformations)modeling,confirming that faster cooling rates at higher speeds limited diffusion layer growth.This work has established the feasibility of cladding dissimilar metals(Al and Mg)using a single-roll melt spinning process for battery applications.