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A bone-like structure of alginate-hydroxyapatite 3D printed by laser-induced forward transfer 用激光诱导正向转移3D打印海藻酸羟基磷灰石的骨状结构

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100898

M. Canillas , J. Navarro , A. Saiz , M.A. Rodríguez , M. Morales , S. Lauzurica , C. Molpeceres

Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) is a widely used laser-based technique intended to print materials without modifying their properties. One of the main advantages of this transfer technique is that, properly setting the laser parameters and the structure of the donor substrate, materials with different rheology and even physical state can be printed, ranging from low viscosity newtonian fluids to solid state materials. On the other hand, Blister-Assisted Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (BA-LIFT) is a variant of the standard LIFT, wherein a polyimide layer is interposed between the donor substrate and the material to be printed. This configuration eliminates direct laser-material interaction, thereby mitigating photothermal degradation and, in particular in the case of bioinks containing living cells, preserving cell viability. In addition, as nozzle free technologies both avoid clogging problems when ceramic particles are added in the formulation. In this study, we optimized key parameters for the fabrication of three-dimensional scaffolds composed of alginate and tri-calcium phosphate (ALG–TCP) composites using BA-LIFT. The aim was to engineer bone-mimetic constructs capable of acting as extracellular matrices that support cell adhesion and proliferation. The formulation and curing process were tailored and studied to enhance crosslinking efficiency, improving overall biocompatibility while preserving the mechanical stability in the final structure, and minimizing aggressive conditions during the curing process, allowing good cell viability in case of use the formulation to design an ink within embedded living cells. This study demonstrates that a 0.1 M CaCl₂ solution is sufficient to induced effective gelation. Furthermore, the inclusion of TCP particles (20% wt) enhanced the gelation efficiency (75–95%) via surface-mediated release of Ca²⁺ ions.

激光诱导正向转移（LIFT）是一种广泛使用的基于激光的技术，旨在打印材料而不改变其特性。这种转移技术的主要优点之一是，适当设置激光参数和供体衬底的结构，可以打印从低粘度牛顿流体到固体材料等具有不同流变甚至物理状态的材料。另一方面，泡罩辅助激光诱导正向转移（BA-LIFT）是标准LIFT的一种变体，其中聚酰亚胺层被插入到供体衬底和待打印材料之间。这种结构消除了激光与材料的直接相互作用，从而减轻了光热降解，特别是在含有活细胞的生物墨水的情况下，保持了细胞的活力。此外，由于无喷嘴技术都避免堵塞问题时，陶瓷颗粒添加到配方。在本研究中，我们优化了BA-LIFT法制备海藻酸盐与磷酸三钙（ALG-TCP）复合材料三维支架的关键参数。目的是设计能够作为细胞外基质支持细胞粘附和增殖的骨模拟结构。对配方和固化工艺进行了量身定制和研究，以提高交联效率，提高整体生物相容性，同时保持最终结构的机械稳定性，并最大限度地减少固化过程中的侵蚀条件，从而在使用配方设计嵌入活细胞内的墨水时具有良好的细胞活力。本研究表明，0.1 M的氯化钙溶液足以诱导有效凝胶化。此外，TCP颗粒（20% wt）通过表面介导的Ca2+离子释放提高了凝胶效率（75-95%）。

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Simultaneous effect of cassava peels content and temperature of low cost ceramics membranes 木薯皮含量和温度对低成本陶瓷膜的同时影响

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-12-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100896

Ibrahim Cherif Mountapbeme , Amadou Pountouenchi , Emma Augustine Julienne Ndzana , Mouhamed Mouafon , Yacouba Mfomboum Kouotou , Saliou Njuhou , Jacques Richard Mache , Gisèle Laure Lecomte-Nana , Dayirou Njoya

In order to evaluate the joint influence of cassava peel waste and temperature on the properties of a ceramic membrane, two kaolinitic clays named EB and KG from Ebebda and Koutaba respectively, were mixed with cassava peel (CP) collected in the Bangourain locality. The raw materials were characterized by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, differential thermal and gravimetric analyses, particle size analysis and specific surfaces area. The substrates were sintered at 900 and 1100 °C and characterized by XRD, SEM, firing shrinkage, mass loss, water absorption, porosity, bulk density and flexural strength. The addition of cassava peel between 4 and 14 % contributes to an increase in shrinkage, mass loss, water absorption and porosity at all firing temperatures. This increase reduces flexural strength and bulk density. At 900 °C, the membranes contain quartz, hematite and anatase as crystalline phases, while at 1100 °C, mullite, quartz, hematite and rutile are observed. Cassava peel has no influence on the formation of these crystalline phases, while temperature plays a key role in their formation and crystallinity. The addition of CP powder has a significant influence on membrane microstructure.

为了研究木薯皮废弃物和温度对陶瓷膜性能的共同影响，将分别来自Ebebda和Koutaba的两种高岭石粘土EB和KG与Bangourain地区收集的木薯皮（CP）混合。采用x射线荧光光谱、差热分析和重量分析、粒度分析和比表面积分析对原料进行了表征。采用XRD、SEM、烧成收缩率、质量损失率、吸水率、孔隙率、容重、抗弯强度等指标对基体进行了表征。在所有烧制温度下，木薯皮添加量在4%到14%之间有助于增加收缩率、质量损失、吸水率和孔隙率。这种增加降低了弯曲强度和体积密度。在900℃时，膜的晶相为石英、赤铁矿和锐钛矿，而在1100℃时，膜的晶相为莫来石、石英、赤铁矿和金红石。木薯皮对这些结晶相的形成没有影响，而温度对它们的形成和结晶度起着关键作用。CP粉的加入对膜的微观结构有显著的影响。

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Microstructural and sorption properties evolution on leached geopolymers for strontium decontamination 浸出地聚合物对锶净化的微观结构和吸附特性演变

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-12-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100895

Alexis Varon , Alban Gossard , Yves Barré , Yannick Coppel , Arnaud Poulesquen

Geopolymers are promising materials to be used as strontium adsorbent in fixed-bed processes for nuclear wastewater decontamination. Nevertheless, geopolymer formulation parameters – SiO₂/M

_{2}

O, H

_{2}

O/M

_{2}

O molar ratios – influence microstructure and strontium sorption property evolution under water leaching. Increasing the SiO₂/M

_{2}

O ratio increases the geopolymer’s compressive strength (16 MPa to 35 MPa) and reduces silicon leaching in water (1.31 mmol.g⁻¹ to 0.26 mmol.g⁻¹). This resistance to leaching results from a silicon-richer structure, reinforcing hydrolysis resistance. An increase in H

_{2}

O/M

_{2}

O ratio reduces the material’s strength (59 MPa to 28 MPa), and increases leaching due to greater porosity. Then, water leaching lowers sorption properties of the geopolymers by releasing Al

^{I V}

, which are exchange sites for cations. Nonetheless, the composition with the lowest Al

^{I V}

concentration achieved the highest distribution coefficient (K

_{D}

) and fastest kinetics. This highlights the critical role of the silicon environment for optimal cation trapping, outmatch the total concentration of Al

^{I V}

sites.

地聚合物是一种很有前途的锶吸附剂，可用于核废水的固定床净化。然而，地聚合物配方参数- SiO2/M2O， H2O/M2O摩尔比-影响水浸下的微观结构和锶吸附性能演变。提高SiO2/M2O比可提高地聚合物的抗压强度（16 MPa ~ 35 MPa），降低硅在水中的浸出（1.31 mmol）。G−1 ~ 0.26 mmol.g−1)。这种抗浸出性来自于富含硅的结构，增强了抗水解性。H2O/M2O比的增加降低了材料的强度（59 MPa至28 MPa），并且由于孔隙率的增加而增加了浸出。然后，水浸通过释放AlIV降低地聚合物的吸附性能，AlIV是阳离子的交换位点。然而，最低AlIV浓度的组合物具有最高的分配系数（KD）和最快的动力学。这突出了硅环境对最佳阳离子捕获的关键作用，超过了AlIV位点的总浓度。

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Influence of aggregate particle packing on the mechanical and microstructural properties of iron-rich laterite-based geopolymer concretes 骨料颗粒充填对富铁红土基地聚合物混凝土力学和微观结构性能的影响

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-12-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100893

Rodrigue Cyriaque KAZE , Joseph MARAE DJOUDA , Benjamin Igor DJON LI NDJOCK , Abdolhossein NAGHIZADEH

This study investigated the effect of waste granite aggregate size on the fresh and hardened properties of high-performance concretes produced from iron-rich laterite calcined at 650°C. Three aggregate gradations of F1 (0-10 mm), F2 (0-6.5 mm), and F3 (0-5 mm), were incorporated into laterite-based geopolymer concretes and compared with Portland cement concretes produced under identical mix proportions. The activator-to-binder in geopolymer mixtures and water-to-cement ratio in Portland cement mixtures were fixed at 0.5, while the aggregate-to-binder ratio was kept constant at 2.95, regardless of the binder system. Fresh properties showed a moderate increase in slump when coarse fractions were excluded, rising from 15 to 18 mm in geopolymer mixtures and from 25 to 40 mm in Portland cement mixtures. Hardened concrete property evaluation revealed that mixtures made using F1 aggregates achieved the highest 28-day compressive strength values of 52.2 MPa for geopolymer and 48.1 MPa for Portland cement systems, along with lower porosity (10-11 %) and reduced water absorption (4.3-4.8 %). Conversely, mixes with finer F2 and F3 aggregates exhibited reduced strengths (34-45 MPa), higher porosity (14-16 %), and greater water absorption (6.5-7.2 %), confirming the detrimental effect of insufficient particle packing. Bulk density values ranged from 2230-2260 kg/m³ for mixtures containing F1 aggregate, which were higher than those of 2170 and 2200 kg/m³ for F2 and F3, respectively. Oven curing of geopolymer concretes at 60°C for 24 hours led to significant strength losses (20.3-26.6 MPa), due to rapid moisture loss and incomplete geopolymerization. Overall, the results highlight that particle size distribution plays a decisive role in optimising concrete performance, with F1 aggregates providing the most favourable balance of workability, density, and strength. The study further demonstrates the potential of thermally activated iron-rich laterite, an abundant but underutilised resource in tropical regions, combined with waste granite aggregates to produce sustainable concretes with properties comparable to Portland cement systems.

研究了废花岗岩骨料粒径对富铁红土650℃煅烧制备的高性能混凝土新鲜性能和硬化性能的影响。将F1 （0-10 mm）、F2 （0-6.5 mm）和F3 （0-5 mm）三种骨料级配掺入红土基地聚合物混凝土中，并与相同配合比下生产的波特兰水泥混凝土进行比较。无论采用何种粘结剂体系，地聚合物混合料的活化剂与粘结剂、硅酸盐水泥混合料的水灰比均固定为0.5，而骨料与粘结剂的比均保持恒定为2.95。当排除粗馏分时，新鲜性能显示出适度的坍落度增加，在地聚合物混合物中从15到18 mm增加，在波特兰水泥混合物中从25到40 mm增加。硬化混凝土性能评估显示，使用F1骨料制成的混合物达到了最高的28天抗压强度值，地聚合物为52.2 MPa，波特兰水泥体系为48.1 MPa，同时孔隙率（10- 11%）和吸水率（4.3- 4.8%）也降低了。相反，F2和F3团聚体较细的混合料强度降低（34-45 MPa），孔隙率提高（14- 16%），吸水率提高（6.5- 7.2%），证实了颗粒堆积不足的不利影响。F1骨料混合物的容重值为2230 ~ 2260 kg/m³，分别高于F2和F3的2170和2200 kg/m³。地聚合物混凝土在60°C下进行24小时的烘箱养护，由于水分流失迅速和地聚合物不完全，导致强度损失显著（20.3-26.6 MPa）。总体而言，结果强调粒径分布在优化混凝土性能方面起着决定性作用，F1骨料在和易性、密度和强度方面提供了最有利的平衡。该研究进一步证明了热活化富铁红土的潜力，这是热带地区丰富但未充分利用的资源，与废花岗岩骨料相结合，可以生产出具有与波特兰水泥系统相当性能的可持续混凝土。

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Effects of annealing dwell time on piezoelectric properties of KNN thin films: Phase insensitive behavior 退火时间对KNN薄膜压电性能的影响：相不敏感行为

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-11-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100892

Binjie Chen , Fang-Zhou Yao , Zhongshang Dou , Wenying Fan , Dongfang Yu , Binglin Shen , Chao-Feng Wu , Qiang He , Chen Tian , Sheng Hu , Wen Gong , Ke Wang

Amorphous potassium sodium niobate (KNN) thin films were deposited onto Pt/Ti/SiO₂/Si substrates at 200 °C using magnetron sputtering. The resultant films were then annealed in an alkali metal element atmosphere formed by alkali metal carbonates. The influence of annealing dwell time on the films' properties was investigated. It was observed that while the overall crystalline phase and elemental composition of the films remained essentially unchanged, their electrical characteristics exhibited systematic variations. Microscopic analysis revealed that extending the annealing time within an optimal range facilitated the formation of ferroelectric domain structures and enhanced piezoresponse phase contrast between domains. However, prolonged annealing led to localized phase segregation, resulting in performance degradation. Our results provide useful insights into the fabrication of KNN thin films using magnetron sputtering or other thermally involved synthesis methods.

采用磁控溅射技术在Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si衬底上制备了非晶铌酸钾钠（KNN）薄膜。然后在碱金属碳酸盐形成的碱金属元素气氛中对所得薄膜进行退火。研究了退火时间对薄膜性能的影响。结果表明，虽然薄膜的整体晶相和元素组成基本保持不变，但其电特性却呈现出系统的变化。微观分析表明，在最佳范围内延长退火时间有利于铁电畴结构的形成，并增强了畴间的压响应相对比。然而，长时间退火导致局部相偏析，导致性能下降。我们的研究结果为利用磁控溅射或其他热相关合成方法制备KNN薄膜提供了有用的见解。

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Dual effects of amorphous SiO2 in ZrO2-SiO2 nanoceramics: Enable viscous flow sintering and inhibit grain coarsening 非晶SiO2在ZrO2-SiO2纳米陶瓷中的双重作用：促进粘性流动烧结和抑制晶粒粗化

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-11-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100889

Le Fu , Mingxi Deng , Zihua Lei , Jiang Li , Wei Xia

In this study, we investigated the effects of amorphous SiO₂ on the sintering mechanism and grain coarsening behavior of ZrO₂ nanograins in ZrO₂–SiO₂ nanocrystalline ceramics (NCCs) during pressureless sintering (PLS). Two NCCs with different ZrO₂/SiO₂ molar ratios (65 %:35 % and 50 %:50 %) were fabricated and subsequently sintered via PLS. Their densification behavior and phase composition were analyzed. The SiO₂ content had a significant effect on the activation of viscous flow sintering. The NCC containing 50 mol% SiO₂ achieved high densification after sintering at 1210 °C, whereas a higher temperature of 1250 °C was required to enable significant densification in the NCC with 35 mol% SiO₂. The crystallization of ZrO₂ restricted the viscous flow of SiO₂, thereby impeding the densification process. Hot isostatic pressing did not eliminate the residual pores remaining after PLS. The SiO₂ matrix was capable of inhibiting the coarsening of ZrO₂ nanograins by acting as a diffusion barrier. These findings reveal the dual effects of amorphous SiO₂ during PLS and provide guidance for the fabrication of dense NCCs with minimal grain coarsening.

在本研究中，我们研究了无定形SiO2对ZrO2 - SiO2纳米晶陶瓷（NCCs）无压烧结（PLS）过程中ZrO2纳米颗粒烧结机理和晶粒粗化行为的影响。制备了两种不同ZrO2/SiO2摩尔比（65%:35%和50%:50%）的ncc，并通过PLS烧结，分析了它们的致密化行为和相组成。SiO2含量对黏性流动烧结的活化有显著影响。含有50 mol% SiO2的NCC在1210℃烧结后实现了高密度化，而含有35 mol% SiO2的NCC则需要1250℃的高温才能实现显著的致密化。ZrO2的结晶限制了SiO2的粘性流动，从而阻碍了致密化过程。热等静压并不能消除PLS后的残余孔隙，SiO2基体作为扩散屏障能够抑制ZrO2纳米颗粒的粗化。这些发现揭示了非晶SiO2在PLS过程中的双重作用，并为制备晶粒粗化程度最低的致密NCCs提供了指导。

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Mechanical performance and microstructural evolution of yttria-stabilized zirconia ceramics processed via direct ink writing 直接墨水书写法制备氧化钇稳定氧化锆陶瓷的力学性能及微观结构演变

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-11-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100888

Mona Yarahmadi , Junhui Zhang , Laia Ortiz-Membrado , Marc Serra , Laura Cabezas , Joan Josep Roa , Luis Llanes , Gemma Fargas

This study investigates the mechanical and microstructural properties of yttria-stabilized zirconia ceramics with varying Y₂O₃ content (3–5 mol. %) fabricated via Direct Ink Writing (DIW) and and compared with those produced by Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP). XRD, Raman spectroscopy, and electron microscopy analyses confirmed that increasing Y₂O₃ content promotes higher cubic phase fractions and grain coarsening, which enhances hardness but reduces indentation fracture toughness. Despite achieving near-theoretical densities (∼95 %), the DIW specimens exhibited lower mechanical performance due to processing-induced porosity and interlayer flaws. For the same 3Y-ZrO₂ composition, the flexural strength decreased substantially—from ∼800 MPa in CIP-processed samples to ∼500 MPa in DIW-processed ones—due to defects introduced during the DIW process. These results underscore the crucial role of microstructure and defect control in enhancing the performance of additively manufactured zirconia for structural applications.

研究了直接墨水书写法（DIW）制备的Y2O3含量（3-5 mol. %）不同的氧化锆稳定陶瓷的力学和微观结构性能，并与冷等静压法（CIP）制备的陶瓷进行了比较。XRD、拉曼光谱和电镜分析证实，增加Y2O3含量可以提高立方相分数和晶粒粗化，从而提高硬度，但降低压痕断裂韧性。尽管达到了接近理论的密度（~ 95%），但由于加工引起的孔隙率和层间缺陷，DIW试样表现出较低的力学性能。对于相同的3Y-ZrO2成分，由于DIW过程中引入的缺陷，弯曲强度大幅下降-从cip处理样品的~ 800 MPa降至DIW处理样品的~ 500 MPa。这些结果强调了微观结构和缺陷控制在提高增材制造氧化锆结构性能中的重要作用。

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Transforming FDM into a high-performance tool for multifunctional ceramic 3YSZ fabrication 将FDM转变为多功能陶瓷3YSZ制造的高性能工具

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-11-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100887

Aiswarya Anil , Raghukiran Nadimpalli

This work demonstrates the additive manufacturing of 3Yttria-Stabilised Zirconia (3YSZ) via Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and subsequent sintering at 1475 °C. The influence of infill geometry and density on dielectric, mechanical, thermal, and microstructural behaviour was systematically studied. SEM confirmed uniform grain growth and phase distribution. Density and porosity data further validated the influence of design and sintering on final part quality. Thermal expansion analysis indicated structural stability at elevated temperatures. Flexural strength peaked at 187.5 MPa with 75 % honeycomb infill, decreasing to 48.75 MPa at 50 %, reflecting the role of internal architecture in mechanical performance. A high dielectric constant (ε ≈ 35) was observed for 100 % line infill, while gyroid and honeycomb architectures showed significantly reduced values (ε ≈ 2–9.15), revealing strong geometry-dependent dielectric transparency. The absence of cracks in sintered parts highlights the effectiveness of the thermal strategy. These findings establish FDM-processed YSZ as a tunable, high-performance ceramic for advanced structural and electronic applications.

这项工作展示了通过熔融沉积建模（FDM）和随后在1475°C下烧结的3钇稳定氧化锆（3YSZ）的增材制造。系统地研究了填料的几何形状和密度对介电、力学、热学和微观结构行为的影响。SEM证实晶粒生长均匀，相分布均匀。密度和孔隙率数据进一步验证了设计和烧结对最终零件质量的影响。热膨胀分析表明在高温下结构稳定。当蜂窝填充量为75%时，抗弯强度达到峰值187.5 MPa，当填充量为50%时，抗弯强度降至48.75 MPa，反映了内部结构对力学性能的影响。100%线填充时，观察到较高的介电常数（ε≈35），而陀螺和蜂窝结构的介电常数显著降低（ε≈2-9.15），显示出强的几何依赖性介电透明度。烧结件中没有裂纹突出了热策略的有效性。这些发现确立了fdm加工的YSZ是一种可调谐的高性能陶瓷，适用于先进的结构和电子应用。

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Pressure-less joining materials for SiC-based components for light water reactors 轻水反应堆用sic基组件的无压连接材料

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-11-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100886

Monica Ferraris , Stefano De la Pierre , Valentina Casalegno , Rik-Wouter Bosch , James Marrow , Yang Chen , Frédérique Bourlet , Christophe Lorrette , Shuigen Huang , Konstantina Lambrinou

Silicon carbide fiber-reinforced composites (SiC/SiC) are leading candidates to replace zirconium-based alloys as cladding in light water reactors (LWR), owing to their exceptional oxidation resistance and mechanical performance under accident conditions.

However, pressure-less joining methods compatible with the extreme chemical and thermal environment of LWRs remain a major technological hurdle.

This work evaluates two promising joining materials—Mo-wrap (a MoSi₂/Si composite) and SAY (a silica–alumina–yttria glass-ceramic)—under simulated LWR conditions.

Joining was performed using both conventional furnaces and laser-assisted techniques.

Joint integrity and microstructure were assessed by SEM/EDS and X-ray computed tomography. Hydrothermal stability was evaluated in static and flowing-water (loop) autoclaves up to 30 days at 330 °C and 150–155 bar.

Mo-wrap joints showed partial degradation due to silicon dissolution, while SAY joints retained good structural integrity in static tests but suffered phase-selective corrosion under flowing conditions, with keivite emerging as the most stable crystalline phase.

Laser-processed amorphous SAY joints exhibited improved corrosion resistance, though still limited under prolonged exposure.

These findings advance the understanding of joining performance in nuclear-relevant environments and support the development of accident-tolerant fuel cladding.

碳化硅纤维增强复合材料（SiC/SiC）由于其优异的抗氧化性能和事故条件下的机械性能，成为取代锆基合金作为轻水反应堆（LWR）包层的首选材料。然而，与轻水堆极端化学和热环境相适应的无压力连接方法仍然是一个主要的技术障碍。本研究在模拟LWR条件下评估了两种有前途的连接材料- mo -wrap （MoSi₂/Si复合材料）和SAY（硅-氧化铝-钇玻璃陶瓷）。采用传统炉和激光辅助技术进行连接。通过扫描电镜/能谱仪和x射线计算机断层扫描评估关节的完整性和微观结构。在静态和流动水（循环）高压灭菌器中，在330°C和150-155 bar下，热液稳定性进行了长达30天的评估。Mo-wrap接头由于硅溶解而出现部分退化，而SAY接头在静态测试中保持了良好的结构完整性，但在流动条件下发生了相选择腐蚀，其中钾辉石是最稳定的晶相。激光加工的非晶SAY接头表现出更好的耐腐蚀性，但在长时间暴露下仍然有限。这些发现促进了对核相关环境中连接性能的理解，并支持了耐事故燃料包壳的开发。

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Magnetic alkali-activated foams from soda-lime glass and volcanic ash enabling efficient synergistic dye removal 从钠石灰玻璃和火山灰中提取的磁性碱活化泡沫，可以有效地协同去除染料

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2025-11-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100884

Francesco Lanero , Giulia Tameni , Eleonora Russo, Paolo Sgarbossa, Enrico Bernardo

As a solution to clean water scarcity, it is essential to develop new inexpensive and eco-friendly materials for wastewater treatment, since conventional methods are often energy-intensive, dependent on non-renewable and, in general, unsuitable for large-scale and sustainable applications. In this work, the preparation of magnetic foams via mild alkali activation (KOH, 3 M) process for water purification is reported. The process uses Mt. Etna volcanic ash and unemployed fraction of soda-lime glass obtained from purification of glass containers. Magnetic properties were imparted by the introduction of silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles at 5 % (m/m) and 10 % (m/m). The large surface area of the resulting foams makes them highly promising as adsorbent for dye removal. Additionally, the natural presence of TiO₂ and Fe₂O₃ in the volcanic ash contributes to photocatalytic activity. Both adsorption and photocatalytic performance were evaluated using methylene blue aqueous solution (10 mg/L) as model dye. An increased removal efficiency was observed following the incorporation of magnetite nanoparticles, reaching up to 96 %. These results highlight the potential of converting industrial and natural waste into functional materials for sustainable wastewater treatment applications.

作为清洁水短缺的解决办法，必须开发新的廉价和生态友好的废水处理材料，因为传统方法往往是能源密集型的，依赖于不可再生，一般不适合大规模和可持续的应用。本文报道了用温和碱活化（KOH, 3 M）法制备用于水净化的磁性泡沫。该工艺使用埃特纳火山火山灰和从玻璃容器净化中获得的钠石灰玻璃的残余部分。通过引入5% （m/m）和10% （m/m）的二氧化硅包覆磁铁矿纳米颗粒来提高磁性能。所产生的泡沫的大表面积使它们作为染料去除的吸附剂非常有前途。此外，火山灰中TiO2和Fe2O3的天然存在有助于光催化活性。以亚甲基蓝水溶液（10 mg/L）为模型染料，考察其吸附和光催化性能。在加入磁性纳米颗粒后，观察到去除效率提高，达到96%。这些结果突出了将工业和自然废物转化为可持续废水处理应用的功能材料的潜力。

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