It is important to enhance the mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance for the application of low thermal conductivity mullite castable in harsh service environments.The special hollow mullite aggregates wi...It is important to enhance the mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance for the application of low thermal conductivity mullite castable in harsh service environments.The special hollow mullite aggregates with silica-rich glass phase were firstly fabricated by a templating method.The mullite castables containing both traditional dense and synthesized hollow mullite aggregates were prepared,and their thermal conductivity,mechanical properties,and thermal shock resistance were investigated.Compared with the mullite castable with traditional aggregates,the thermal conductivity of the castable with hollow aggregates decreased,and their mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance were enhanced evidently.At elevated temperatures,the silica-rich glass phase in the hollow aggregates reacted with Al2O3 in the matrix to form in-situ mullite,thereby altering the bonding mechanism at the aggregate/matrix interface and enhancing the specific fracture energy of the material.When 50%of the traditional mullite aggregates were replaced by hollow aggregates,the room-temperature flexural strength and specific fracture energy of the mullite castable increased by 21.8%and 112.1%,respectively,while the thermal conductivity at 1000℃ was reduced to as low as 0.859 W/(m K).展开更多
The recycling of waste activated carbon is of great significance in environmental protection.Porous mullite ceramics were prepared by impregnating the mullite precursor with activated carbon,adding a pore-forming agen...The recycling of waste activated carbon is of great significance in environmental protection.Porous mullite ceramics were prepared by impregnating the mullite precursor with activated carbon,adding a pore-forming agent,and adopting aluminum sulfate octahydrate,ammonia and silica micropowder as raw materials,waste activated carbon after heat treatment as the pore-forming agent,and sodium polyacrylate(PAAS)as the dispersant.The effects of the activated carbon additions(1.5%,3.0%,5.2%,and 7.8%,by mass)and PAAS additions(1%,2%,and 3%,extra adding,by mass)on the physical properties,phase composition and microstructure of the porous ceramics were studied.The results show that:(1)as a pore-forming agent,activated carbon promotes the formation of pores inside the samples,while the apparent porosity of the samples increases significantly with the increasing activated carbon addition;when the activated carbon addition is 7.8%,the apparent porosity of the sample is 65.7%,the cold compressive strength is 4.62 MPa,the peak pore size is around 3.5μm,and the pore size distribution is uniform;(2)appropriate PAAS helps to improve the dispersion of activated carbon in the samples and the comprehensive performance of the porous mullite ceramics;when the PAAS addition is 2%,the apparent porosity of the sample is 71.8%,the cold compressive strength is 5.53 MPa,the peak pore size is around 3μm,and the pore size distribution is optimized;however,excessive PAAS increases the liquid phase in the system,resulting in over sintering of mullite and a decrease in the porosity.展开更多
Porous mullite-bonded SiC membrane supports for hot-gas cleaning were prepared by an in situ reaction bonding process.Their thermal shock resistance was evaluated as a function of the thermal shock temperature and the...Porous mullite-bonded SiC membrane supports for hot-gas cleaning were prepared by an in situ reaction bonding process.Their thermal shock resistance was evaluated as a function of the thermal shock temperature and thermal shock cycles by an instantaneous heating-air cooling technique,comparing with that of the commercial clay-bonded SiC support with similar SiC grain size,pore size and open porosity.It was found that the quenched specimens bonded by mullite exhibited a continuous increase in the cold modulus of rupture with the thermal shock temperature increasing from 400℃ to 1200℃,and the strength reached 24.7 MPa with an increase rate of 30%after thermal shock at 1200℃.This surprising behavior was quite different from that of the clay-bonded specimens which exhibited a gradual strength decrease when the thermal shock temperature exceeds 800℃.With the increase of the thermal shock cycles at the quenching temperature of 1200℃,the cold modulus of rupture of the mullite-bonded quenched specimens initially increased,and then remained unchanged.The thermal shock damage of the mullite-bonded SiC supports was avoided under the thermal shock test conditions.It can be attributed to the similar thermophysical properties and good chemical compatibility between mullite and SiC.The supports after high temperature thermal shock were obviously enhanced by the self-crack-healing ability of mullite-based binder and residual stress.Therefore,the porous SiC ceramics bonded by mullite exhibit excellent thermal shock resistance,and have greater potential than those bonded by clay for high temperature gas filtration and other applications,where cyclic thermal shock is desired for continuous operations.展开更多
To broaden the design and development of high-performance porous ceramics,mullite porous ceramics were prepared by the direct foaming method,using industrial alumina and Guangxi white clay as raw materials,α-sodium o...To broaden the design and development of high-performance porous ceramics,mullite porous ceramics were prepared by the direct foaming method,using industrial alumina and Guangxi white clay as raw materials,α-sodium olefin sulfonate as the foaming agent,modified polyethoxylated silicone(MPS)microemulsion as the foam stabiliser,and ammonium citrate as the dispersant.The effects of the MPS addition(0.2%,0.3%and 0.4%,by mass)and the stirring time(5,10 and 15 min)on the microstructure and properties of the ceramics were investigated.The results demonstrate that the main crystalline phase of the ceramics is mullite,with corundum as the secondary phase.With the increase in the MPS addition,the pore size distribution of the ceramics becomes more uniform while the median pore diameter decreases,and the cold compressive strength and bulk density increase.With the prolongation of the stirring time,the porosity and median pore diameter of the ceramics decrease first and then increase,while the cold compressive strength and bulk density show an opposite trend.With 0.3%MPS and a stirring time of 10 min,the mullite-based porous ceramics have the optimal performance.展开更多
Mullite has a high melting point,high hardness,good thermal shock resistance,corrosion resistance,and high-temperature mechanical properties.Mullite raw materials are mostly synthesized by the sintering method and ele...Mullite has a high melting point,high hardness,good thermal shock resistance,corrosion resistance,and high-temperature mechanical properties.Mullite raw materials are mostly synthesized by the sintering method and electric fused method.The research and application progress of pure mullite and its composite refractories in fields such as ceramics,metallurgy,aerospace,military industry,cement and glass were reviewed.The future development trend of mullite in the application of refractories was prospected.展开更多
Due to the low transport resistance,mullite hollow fiber(HF)could be regarded as a promising support for preparation of NaA zeolite membranes.However,insufficient coverage and undesired seed penetration often occur in...Due to the low transport resistance,mullite hollow fiber(HF)could be regarded as a promising support for preparation of NaA zeolite membranes.However,insufficient coverage and undesired seed penetration often occur in the seeding step of the mullite support due to the rough surfaces with ultra-large macropores(2-4 μm).This leads to poor intergrowth of the membrane layer.To solve this issue,cationic polyacrylamide(CPAM)was employed to modify the chemical and electrostatic properties of the mullite HF surface,where the electrostatic attraction between the surface and seed crystals could significantly promote the coating effect.In the seeding,the original seeds(3.2 μm)were mixed with the ball-milled seeds(0.3 μm)to improve the seed coverage,i.e.,the original seed was used to block the macropores on the support surface to prevent the penetration of small seeds,while the decked ball-milled seed was used to provide sufficient active sites to induce the intergrowth of the zeolite crystals.The effects of the concentration of CPAM,mixed mass ratio of seeds,and seed concentration on the preparation of NaA zeolite membranes were systematically examined,where the separation performances were characterized by pervaporation(PV)dehydration of 90%(mass)ethanol/water mixtures at 75℃.The results indicated that under a CPAM concentration of 0.7%(mass),an equivalent mass ratio of mixed seeds in a seed concentration of 1.0%(mass),the prepared mullite HF supported NaA zeolite membrane yielded the best PV performance,where the permeation flux and separation factor corresponded to 5.45 kg·m-2·h-1and 10000,respectively,being sufficient for industrial applications.展开更多
Particulate matter(PM)from high-temperature emissions like chemical plants,coal stoves and vehicle exhausts poses a gravel challenge to human health.To address this issue,researchers have explored vari-ous fiber filte...Particulate matter(PM)from high-temperature emissions like chemical plants,coal stoves and vehicle exhausts poses a gravel challenge to human health.To address this issue,researchers have explored vari-ous fiber filters,yet the bulk struggle to withstand high temperatures.In this study,mullite fiber sponges were developed utilizing low-cost materials and Kármán vortex solution blow spinning,using surfac-tants to improve the spinnability of the sol.Optimized sponges demonstrate ultralight(19 mg cm-3),temperature-resistant reversible compressibility(50% strain)and a water contact angle of 135°.These sponges exhibited exceptional thermal insulation(thermal conductivity:0.0256 W m-1 K-1)and per-formed well in high-temperature air filtration.At 800℃,the mullite sponge with a base weight of 35 mg cm-2,achieved an average filtration efficiency of 98.18%and 99.57% for PM2.5 and PM2.5-10,respectively,with a quality value of 0.98 Pa-1 at a wind speed of 4 cm s-1.This low-cost mullite fiber sponge offers a promising avenue for designing high-performance filtration materials.展开更多
This study examines how ball milling parameters,specifically rotational speeds(20,40,and 60 r/min)in dry and wet condi-tions,affect the development of mullite/5wt%nano-fly ash coatings on AISI 410 steel,focusing on th...This study examines how ball milling parameters,specifically rotational speeds(20,40,and 60 r/min)in dry and wet condi-tions,affect the development of mullite/5wt%nano-fly ash coatings on AISI 410 steel,focusing on their impact on feedstock powders and plasma-sprayed coatings.Optimized milling parameters at 60 r/min under wet conditions yielded high-quality feedstock powders with a particle size of 14μm and limited size distribution.Coatings produced from wet-milled powders demonstrated a higher deposition effi-ciency(35%)due to their smaller,uniformly distributed particles,which enhanced melting during the spraying process.These coatings also exhibited significantly lower porosity(7.9%),resulting in denser structures with superior mechanical properties,including a hardness of HV1647,fracture toughness of 1.41 MPa·m0.5,and a smoother surface finish with a roughness(Ra)of 6.1μm.Residual stress analysis showed that wet-milled coatings had higher residual stresses,reaching up to 165.95 MPa,compared to dry-milled coatings.This increase is attributed to finer particle sizes and rapid thermal cycling during deposition,which intensified tensile stresses within the coating.These results highlight the importance of optimizing milling parameters to enhance coating performance and process efficiency.展开更多
Porous ceramic filters are key components in high-temperature metal-melt filtration processes.Mullite ceramics are widely used owing to their good high-temperature resistance,excellent chemical stability,and solid was...Porous ceramic filters are key components in high-temperature metal-melt filtration processes.Mullite ceramics are widely used owing to their good high-temperature resistance,excellent chemical stability,and solid waste green synthesis characteristics.However,traditional manufacturing processes face challenges in pore structure control for mullite ceramics and obtaining desirable mechanical properties,which limits their application.Recently,ceramic 3D-printing technology has emerged as a research hotspot,and its effectiveness for manufacturing complex 3D porous ceramic structures and controlling their mechanical properties has been demonstrated.This paper provides a detailed overview of the precursor system and toughening mechanisms of mullite,3D-printing technology for mullite ceramics,3D porous structure design for filters,and the melt purification mechanisms of these filters.The objective of this study was to use 3D-printing technology to efficiently manufacture mullite ceramic filter elements with customized structures,controllable pore characteristics,and desirable mechanical properties.展开更多
Zirconia-mullite-corundum composites were successfully prepared from fly ash,zircon and alumina powder by a reaction sintering process.The phase and microstructure evolutions of the composite synthesized at desired te...Zirconia-mullite-corundum composites were successfully prepared from fly ash,zircon and alumina powder by a reaction sintering process.The phase and microstructure evolutions of the composite synthesized at desired temperatures of 1 400,1 500 and 1 600°C for 4 h were characterized by X-ray diffractometry and scanning electronic microscopy,respectively.The influences of sintering temperature on shrinkage ratio,apparent porosity and bulk density of the synthesized composite were investigated.The formation process of the composites was discussed in detail.The results show that the zirconia-mullite-corundum composites with good sintering properties can be prepared at 1 600°C for 4 h.Zirconia particles can be homogeneously distributed in mullite matrix,and the zirconia particles are around 5μm.The formation process of zirconia-mullite-corundum composites consists of decomposition of zircon and mullitization process.展开更多
To protect carbon materials from oxidation, mullite/SiC coatings were prepared on graphite by chemical vapor reaction (CVR) and slurry sintering. The XRD analyses show that the phase of the outer-layer coating is comp...To protect carbon materials from oxidation, mullite/SiC coatings were prepared on graphite by chemical vapor reaction (CVR) and slurry sintering. The XRD analyses show that the phase of the outer-layer coating is composed of SiO2 and mullite, and the inner-layer coating is mainly composed of β-SiC. The anti-oxidation behavior of the coating and the Rockwell hardness (HRB) of the coating after oxidation were investigated. The oxidation test shows that the as-prepared multi-layer coating exhibits excellent antioxidation and thermal shock resistance at high temperature. After oxidation at 1150 ℃ for 109 h and thermal shock cycling between 1150 ℃ and room temperature for 12 times, the mass gain of the coated sample is 0.085%. Meanwhile, the indentation tests also demonstrate that the as-prepared coating has good bonding ability between the layers.展开更多
Mullite whiskers were facilely prepared by sintering kyanite at high temperature, with the addition of AlF3·3H20. The as-prepared whiskers have been characterized systematically in terms of phase composition, mor...Mullite whiskers were facilely prepared by sintering kyanite at high temperature, with the addition of AlF3·3H20. The as-prepared whiskers have been characterized systematically in terms of phase composition, morphology, and structure. Results showed that the morphology and size of mullite whiskers were strongly depended on the content of AlF3·3H20 and sintering temperature. At temperatures in the range of 1 100 to 1 500 ℃ with 4 wt% addition of AlF3·3H20, the well-shaped mullite whiskers were obtained. For an instance, the mullite whiskers with 5-10 μm in length and 0.1-0.2 μm in cross-section could be formed at 1 400 ℃, with 4 wt% addition of A1F3·3H20. Moreover, results showed that the addition of mullite whiskers into ceramic matrix enhanced its fracture toughness significantly.展开更多
Decomposition kinetics of mullite and corundum in coal fly ash with highly alkaline solution was studied.The effects of the reaction temperature and reaction time on decomposition rates of mullite and corundum and alu...Decomposition kinetics of mullite and corundum in coal fly ash with highly alkaline solution was studied.The effects of the reaction temperature and reaction time on decomposition rates of mullite and corundum and alumina extraction efficiency were investigated.The results show that increasing reaction temperature and reaction time increases the decomposition rates of mullite and corundum and alumina extraction efficiency,with the decomposition temperature of mullite lower than that of corundum.After 90 min reaction at 220℃,more than 100 g alumina was extracted when recycling 1 L of alkaline solution.The decomposition processes of mullite and corundum corresponded with the shrinking unreacted core model,and the reaction rate was under chemical reaction control,with the activation energies of mullite and corundum being 67.46 and 161.82 kJ/mol,respectively.展开更多
To improve the oxidation resistance of carbon/carbon (C/C) composites, mullite coating was prepared on the surface of SiC-coated C/C composites by supersonic plasma spraying. Phases and microstructures of mullite co...To improve the oxidation resistance of carbon/carbon (C/C) composites, mullite coating was prepared on the surface of SiC-coated C/C composites by supersonic plasma spraying. Phases and microstructures of mullite coating were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The coating primarily consists of a single phase of mullite (3AI203-2SIO2). The SEM results show that mullite coating was continuous and well bonded with the SiC inner layer without penetrating crack. Mullite coating exhibited good oxidation resistance, After 98.5 h oxidation at 1773 K and 9 thermal shock cycles between 1773 K and room temperature, the weight loss of the coated C/C composites was only 2.57%.展开更多
Mullite nanowhiskers with Al-rich structure were prepared by molten salt synthesis at 1000°C for 3 h in air using silica, amorphous silica, and ultrafine silica as the silica sources. The phase and morphology of ...Mullite nanowhiskers with Al-rich structure were prepared by molten salt synthesis at 1000°C for 3 h in air using silica, amorphous silica, and ultrafine silica as the silica sources. The phase and morphology of the synthesized products were investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. A thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis was carried out to determine the reaction mechanism. The results reveal that the silica sources play an important role in determining the morphology of the obtained mullite nanowhiskers. Clusters and disordered arrangements are obtained using common silica and amorphous silica, respectively, whereas the use of ultrafine silica leads to highly ordered mullite nanowhiskers that are 80-120 nm in diameter and 20-30 μm in length. Considering the growth mechanisms, mullite nanowhiskers in the forms of clusters and highly ordered arrangements can be attributed to heterogeneous nucleation, whereas disordered mullite nanowhiskers are obtained by homogenous nucleation.展开更多
基金supported by the Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Science and Technology(Grant Nos.2024AFA022 and 2024CSA075).
摘要It is important to enhance the mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance for the application of low thermal conductivity mullite castable in harsh service environments.The special hollow mullite aggregates with silica-rich glass phase were firstly fabricated by a templating method.The mullite castables containing both traditional dense and synthesized hollow mullite aggregates were prepared,and their thermal conductivity,mechanical properties,and thermal shock resistance were investigated.Compared with the mullite castable with traditional aggregates,the thermal conductivity of the castable with hollow aggregates decreased,and their mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance were enhanced evidently.At elevated temperatures,the silica-rich glass phase in the hollow aggregates reacted with Al2O3 in the matrix to form in-situ mullite,thereby altering the bonding mechanism at the aggregate/matrix interface and enhancing the specific fracture energy of the material.When 50%of the traditional mullite aggregates were replaced by hollow aggregates,the room-temperature flexural strength and specific fracture energy of the mullite castable increased by 21.8%and 112.1%,respectively,while the thermal conductivity at 1000℃ was reduced to as low as 0.859 W/(m K).
摘要The recycling of waste activated carbon is of great significance in environmental protection.Porous mullite ceramics were prepared by impregnating the mullite precursor with activated carbon,adding a pore-forming agent,and adopting aluminum sulfate octahydrate,ammonia and silica micropowder as raw materials,waste activated carbon after heat treatment as the pore-forming agent,and sodium polyacrylate(PAAS)as the dispersant.The effects of the activated carbon additions(1.5%,3.0%,5.2%,and 7.8%,by mass)and PAAS additions(1%,2%,and 3%,extra adding,by mass)on the physical properties,phase composition and microstructure of the porous ceramics were studied.The results show that:(1)as a pore-forming agent,activated carbon promotes the formation of pores inside the samples,while the apparent porosity of the samples increases significantly with the increasing activated carbon addition;when the activated carbon addition is 7.8%,the apparent porosity of the sample is 65.7%,the cold compressive strength is 4.62 MPa,the peak pore size is around 3.5μm,and the pore size distribution is uniform;(2)appropriate PAAS helps to improve the dispersion of activated carbon in the samples and the comprehensive performance of the porous mullite ceramics;when the PAAS addition is 2%,the apparent porosity of the sample is 71.8%,the cold compressive strength is 5.53 MPa,the peak pore size is around 3μm,and the pore size distribution is optimized;however,excessive PAAS increases the liquid phase in the system,resulting in over sintering of mullite and a decrease in the porosity.
摘要Porous mullite-bonded SiC membrane supports for hot-gas cleaning were prepared by an in situ reaction bonding process.Their thermal shock resistance was evaluated as a function of the thermal shock temperature and thermal shock cycles by an instantaneous heating-air cooling technique,comparing with that of the commercial clay-bonded SiC support with similar SiC grain size,pore size and open porosity.It was found that the quenched specimens bonded by mullite exhibited a continuous increase in the cold modulus of rupture with the thermal shock temperature increasing from 400℃ to 1200℃,and the strength reached 24.7 MPa with an increase rate of 30%after thermal shock at 1200℃.This surprising behavior was quite different from that of the clay-bonded specimens which exhibited a gradual strength decrease when the thermal shock temperature exceeds 800℃.With the increase of the thermal shock cycles at the quenching temperature of 1200℃,the cold modulus of rupture of the mullite-bonded quenched specimens initially increased,and then remained unchanged.The thermal shock damage of the mullite-bonded SiC supports was avoided under the thermal shock test conditions.It can be attributed to the similar thermophysical properties and good chemical compatibility between mullite and SiC.The supports after high temperature thermal shock were obviously enhanced by the self-crack-healing ability of mullite-based binder and residual stress.Therefore,the porous SiC ceramics bonded by mullite exhibit excellent thermal shock resistance,and have greater potential than those bonded by clay for high temperature gas filtration and other applications,where cyclic thermal shock is desired for continuous operations.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2025QC605)Shandong Provincial Key Research and Development Program(2025CXGC020107)+1 种基金Jinan City-School Integration Development Strategy Project(Nos.JNSX2023015 and JNSX2023018)the Innovation Capacity Improvement Project for Technology-based Small and Medium Enterprises in Shandong Province(No.2024TSGC0788).
摘要To broaden the design and development of high-performance porous ceramics,mullite porous ceramics were prepared by the direct foaming method,using industrial alumina and Guangxi white clay as raw materials,α-sodium olefin sulfonate as the foaming agent,modified polyethoxylated silicone(MPS)microemulsion as the foam stabiliser,and ammonium citrate as the dispersant.The effects of the MPS addition(0.2%,0.3%and 0.4%,by mass)and the stirring time(5,10 and 15 min)on the microstructure and properties of the ceramics were investigated.The results demonstrate that the main crystalline phase of the ceramics is mullite,with corundum as the secondary phase.With the increase in the MPS addition,the pore size distribution of the ceramics becomes more uniform while the median pore diameter decreases,and the cold compressive strength and bulk density increase.With the prolongation of the stirring time,the porosity and median pore diameter of the ceramics decrease first and then increase,while the cold compressive strength and bulk density show an opposite trend.With 0.3%MPS and a stirring time of 10 min,the mullite-based porous ceramics have the optimal performance.
基金supported by the Starting Grants of Institute of Metal Research,Chinese Academy of Science(E255L401).
摘要Mullite has a high melting point,high hardness,good thermal shock resistance,corrosion resistance,and high-temperature mechanical properties.Mullite raw materials are mostly synthesized by the sintering method and electric fused method.The research and application progress of pure mullite and its composite refractories in fields such as ceramics,metallurgy,aerospace,military industry,cement and glass were reviewed.The future development trend of mullite in the application of refractories was prospected.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22178166)Jiangsu Provincial Special Funds of Scientific and Technological Innovation for Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality(BE2022033-1,BE2022033-4)Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology(cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0748).
摘要Due to the low transport resistance,mullite hollow fiber(HF)could be regarded as a promising support for preparation of NaA zeolite membranes.However,insufficient coverage and undesired seed penetration often occur in the seeding step of the mullite support due to the rough surfaces with ultra-large macropores(2-4 μm).This leads to poor intergrowth of the membrane layer.To solve this issue,cationic polyacrylamide(CPAM)was employed to modify the chemical and electrostatic properties of the mullite HF surface,where the electrostatic attraction between the surface and seed crystals could significantly promote the coating effect.In the seeding,the original seeds(3.2 μm)were mixed with the ball-milled seeds(0.3 μm)to improve the seed coverage,i.e.,the original seed was used to block the macropores on the support surface to prevent the penetration of small seeds,while the decked ball-milled seed was used to provide sufficient active sites to induce the intergrowth of the zeolite crystals.The effects of the concentration of CPAM,mixed mass ratio of seeds,and seed concentration on the preparation of NaA zeolite membranes were systematically examined,where the separation performances were characterized by pervaporation(PV)dehydration of 90%(mass)ethanol/water mixtures at 75℃.The results indicated that under a CPAM concentration of 0.7%(mass),an equivalent mass ratio of mixed seeds in a seed concentration of 1.0%(mass),the prepared mullite HF supported NaA zeolite membrane yielded the best PV performance,where the permeation flux and separation factor corresponded to 5.45 kg·m-2·h-1and 10000,respectively,being sufficient for industrial applications.
基金sponsored by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFC1910000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No 51978153).
摘要Particulate matter(PM)from high-temperature emissions like chemical plants,coal stoves and vehicle exhausts poses a gravel challenge to human health.To address this issue,researchers have explored vari-ous fiber filters,yet the bulk struggle to withstand high temperatures.In this study,mullite fiber sponges were developed utilizing low-cost materials and Kármán vortex solution blow spinning,using surfac-tants to improve the spinnability of the sol.Optimized sponges demonstrate ultralight(19 mg cm-3),temperature-resistant reversible compressibility(50% strain)and a water contact angle of 135°.These sponges exhibited exceptional thermal insulation(thermal conductivity:0.0256 W m-1 K-1)and per-formed well in high-temperature air filtration.At 800℃,the mullite sponge with a base weight of 35 mg cm-2,achieved an average filtration efficiency of 98.18%and 99.57% for PM2.5 and PM2.5-10,respectively,with a quality value of 0.98 Pa-1 at a wind speed of 4 cm s-1.This low-cost mullite fiber sponge offers a promising avenue for designing high-performance filtration materials.
基金financially supported by the King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok(KMUTNB),Thailand(No.KMUTNB-63-KNOW-039)the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand(No.64-N201000-11-IO.SS03N3008589)the Program Management Unit for Human Resources&Institutional Development,Research and Innovation(No.B13F660125).
摘要This study examines how ball milling parameters,specifically rotational speeds(20,40,and 60 r/min)in dry and wet condi-tions,affect the development of mullite/5wt%nano-fly ash coatings on AISI 410 steel,focusing on their impact on feedstock powders and plasma-sprayed coatings.Optimized milling parameters at 60 r/min under wet conditions yielded high-quality feedstock powders with a particle size of 14μm and limited size distribution.Coatings produced from wet-milled powders demonstrated a higher deposition effi-ciency(35%)due to their smaller,uniformly distributed particles,which enhanced melting during the spraying process.These coatings also exhibited significantly lower porosity(7.9%),resulting in denser structures with superior mechanical properties,including a hardness of HV1647,fracture toughness of 1.41 MPa·m0.5,and a smoother surface finish with a roughness(Ra)of 6.1μm.Residual stress analysis showed that wet-milled coatings had higher residual stresses,reaching up to 165.95 MPa,compared to dry-milled coatings.This increase is attributed to finer particle sizes and rapid thermal cycling during deposition,which intensified tensile stresses within the coating.These results highlight the importance of optimizing milling parameters to enhance coating performance and process efficiency.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB4601400).
摘要Porous ceramic filters are key components in high-temperature metal-melt filtration processes.Mullite ceramics are widely used owing to their good high-temperature resistance,excellent chemical stability,and solid waste green synthesis characteristics.However,traditional manufacturing processes face challenges in pore structure control for mullite ceramics and obtaining desirable mechanical properties,which limits their application.Recently,ceramic 3D-printing technology has emerged as a research hotspot,and its effectiveness for manufacturing complex 3D porous ceramic structures and controlling their mechanical properties has been demonstrated.This paper provides a detailed overview of the precursor system and toughening mechanisms of mullite,3D-printing technology for mullite ceramics,3D porous structure design for filters,and the melt purification mechanisms of these filters.The objective of this study was to use 3D-printing technology to efficiently manufacture mullite ceramic filter elements with customized structures,controllable pore characteristics,and desirable mechanical properties.
基金Project(N100302002)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(20100471467)supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
摘要Zirconia-mullite-corundum composites were successfully prepared from fly ash,zircon and alumina powder by a reaction sintering process.The phase and microstructure evolutions of the composite synthesized at desired temperatures of 1 400,1 500 and 1 600°C for 4 h were characterized by X-ray diffractometry and scanning electronic microscopy,respectively.The influences of sintering temperature on shrinkage ratio,apparent porosity and bulk density of the synthesized composite were investigated.The formation process of the composites was discussed in detail.The results show that the zirconia-mullite-corundum composites with good sintering properties can be prepared at 1 600°C for 4 h.Zirconia particles can be homogeneously distributed in mullite matrix,and the zirconia particles are around 5μm.The formation process of zirconia-mullite-corundum composites consists of decomposition of zircon and mullitization process.
基金Project (2012M511752) supported by China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject (2011CB605801) supported by the National Basical Research Program of China+3 种基金Project (2012QNZT004) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds of the Central Universities, ChinaProject supported by the Freedom Explore Program of Central South University, ChinaProject (CSUZC2012026) supported by the Open-End Fund for the Valuable and Precision Instruments of Central South University, ChinaProject supported by the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Central South University, China
摘要To protect carbon materials from oxidation, mullite/SiC coatings were prepared on graphite by chemical vapor reaction (CVR) and slurry sintering. The XRD analyses show that the phase of the outer-layer coating is composed of SiO2 and mullite, and the inner-layer coating is mainly composed of β-SiC. The anti-oxidation behavior of the coating and the Rockwell hardness (HRB) of the coating after oxidation were investigated. The oxidation test shows that the as-prepared multi-layer coating exhibits excellent antioxidation and thermal shock resistance at high temperature. After oxidation at 1150 ℃ for 109 h and thermal shock cycling between 1150 ℃ and room temperature for 12 times, the mass gain of the coated sample is 0.085%. Meanwhile, the indentation tests also demonstrate that the as-prepared coating has good bonding ability between the layers.
摘要Mullite whiskers were facilely prepared by sintering kyanite at high temperature, with the addition of AlF3·3H20. The as-prepared whiskers have been characterized systematically in terms of phase composition, morphology, and structure. Results showed that the morphology and size of mullite whiskers were strongly depended on the content of AlF3·3H20 and sintering temperature. At temperatures in the range of 1 100 to 1 500 ℃ with 4 wt% addition of AlF3·3H20, the well-shaped mullite whiskers were obtained. For an instance, the mullite whiskers with 5-10 μm in length and 0.1-0.2 μm in cross-section could be formed at 1 400 ℃, with 4 wt% addition of A1F3·3H20. Moreover, results showed that the addition of mullite whiskers into ceramic matrix enhanced its fracture toughness significantly.
基金Project(2013CB632601)supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
摘要Decomposition kinetics of mullite and corundum in coal fly ash with highly alkaline solution was studied.The effects of the reaction temperature and reaction time on decomposition rates of mullite and corundum and alumina extraction efficiency were investigated.The results show that increasing reaction temperature and reaction time increases the decomposition rates of mullite and corundum and alumina extraction efficiency,with the decomposition temperature of mullite lower than that of corundum.After 90 min reaction at 220℃,more than 100 g alumina was extracted when recycling 1 L of alkaline solution.The decomposition processes of mullite and corundum corresponded with the shrinking unreacted core model,and the reaction rate was under chemical reaction control,with the activation energies of mullite and corundum being 67.46 and 161.82 kJ/mol,respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 51072166 and No.50902111the "111" Project under Grant No.D08040NPU Foundation for Fundamental Research and the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NWPU), China (Grant No.73-QP-2010)
摘要To improve the oxidation resistance of carbon/carbon (C/C) composites, mullite coating was prepared on the surface of SiC-coated C/C composites by supersonic plasma spraying. Phases and microstructures of mullite coating were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The coating primarily consists of a single phase of mullite (3AI203-2SIO2). The SEM results show that mullite coating was continuous and well bonded with the SiC inner layer without penetrating crack. Mullite coating exhibited good oxidation resistance, After 98.5 h oxidation at 1773 K and 9 thermal shock cycles between 1773 K and room temperature, the weight loss of the coated C/C composites was only 2.57%.
基金the New Century Excellent Talents in Universities (No. NECT-12-0779)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. FRF-SD-13-006A)the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in Universities (No. IRT1207) for financial support
摘要Mullite nanowhiskers with Al-rich structure were prepared by molten salt synthesis at 1000°C for 3 h in air using silica, amorphous silica, and ultrafine silica as the silica sources. The phase and morphology of the synthesized products were investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. A thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis was carried out to determine the reaction mechanism. The results reveal that the silica sources play an important role in determining the morphology of the obtained mullite nanowhiskers. Clusters and disordered arrangements are obtained using common silica and amorphous silica, respectively, whereas the use of ultrafine silica leads to highly ordered mullite nanowhiskers that are 80-120 nm in diameter and 20-30 μm in length. Considering the growth mechanisms, mullite nanowhiskers in the forms of clusters and highly ordered arrangements can be attributed to heterogeneous nucleation, whereas disordered mullite nanowhiskers are obtained by homogenous nucleation.
基金financially supported by the Project of the Science and Technology Creative Team of Universities in Jiangxi Province,China(No.00008713)the Open Foundation of Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Copper and Tungsten Materials(No.2013-KLP-04)