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Self-healing and optical damage sensing in quantum-architected MXene–graphene–gold nanocomposite coatings 量子结构mxene -石墨烯-金纳米复合涂层的自修复和光损伤传感

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100885

Arash Vaghef-Koodehi, Yaser Bahari

The next generation of spacecraft and military vehicles requires smart protective coatings that can automatically repair radiation damage while maintaining peak performance under extreme conditions. We have developed an innovative three-layer material system that combines titanium carbide nanoparticles (2–8 nanometers), ultra-thin graphene sheets, and microscopic gold particles (10–20 nanometers) embedded in a flexible polymer matrix. This advanced coating can heal itself with remarkable efficiency—recovering 94.6 % of its original strength within just 18 h after radiation exposure. Our research used powerful computer simulations to design the optimal arrangement of these components at the atomic level. We discovered that spacing the titanium carbide particles exactly 3.2 angstroms from the graphene creates pathways for damaged atoms to migrate and repair themselves, requiring only moderate heating (activation energy of 0.35 electron volts). The gold nanoparticles act as both damage sensors and localized heaters, amplifying electromagnetic fields by over 2000 times to enable real-time monitoring and precisely controlled healing. Large-scale molecular modeling of 3.2 million atoms confirmed that our material maintains excellent mechanical properties—comparable to aerospace-grade materials—while remaining flexible enough to bend around tight curves (1.2 mm radius). Comprehensive radiation testing simulations predict the coating will retain over 95 % of its protective capabilities after 8000 h of exposure across three demanding environments: deep space missions (-200 °C to +180 °C temperature swings), ballistic impact scenarios, and nuclear facilities (intense neutron bombardment). Initial laboratory experiments have validated our theoretical predictions, demonstrating 91 % healing efficiency and repair times under 20 h. This breakthrough establishes a new class of autonomous protective materials that could revolutionize how we design systems for extreme environments, from Mars exploration vehicles to nuclear reactor components.

下一代航天器和军用车辆需要智能防护涂层，可以自动修复辐射损伤，同时在极端条件下保持峰值性能。我们开发了一种创新的三层材料系统，将碳化钛纳米颗粒（2-8纳米），超薄石墨烯片和微观金颗粒（10-20纳米）嵌入柔性聚合物基质中。这种先进的涂层可以以惊人的效率自愈，在辐射暴露后的18小时内恢复其原始强度的94.6%。我们的研究使用强大的计算机模拟来设计这些组件在原子水平上的最佳排列。我们发现，将碳化钛颗粒与石墨烯间距正好为3.2埃，为受损原子的迁移和自我修复创造了途径，只需要适度加热（活化能为0.35电子伏特）。金纳米颗粒同时充当损伤传感器和局部加热器，将电磁场放大2000倍以上，从而实现实时监测和精确控制愈合。320万个原子的大规模分子模型证实，我们的材料保持了优异的机械性能——与航空级材料相当——同时保持了足够的柔韧性，可以绕紧曲线弯曲（半径1.2毫米）。综合辐射测试模拟预测，在深空任务（-200°C至+180°C的温度波动）、弹道冲击场景和核设施（强烈中子轰炸）三种苛刻环境下，在8000小时的暴露后，涂层将保持95%以上的防护能力。最初的实验室实验验证了我们的理论预测，证明了91%的修复效率和20小时内的修复时间。这一突破建立了一类新的自主保护材料，可以彻底改变我们如何设计极端环境的系统，从火星探测车辆到核反应堆组件。

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Utilization of recycled fired clay brick as a supplement in an acidic environment to create geopolymer materials based on volcanic ash 利用回收的烧制粘土砖作为补充，在酸性环境中创造基于火山灰的地聚合物材料

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100902

Gabriel A. Tchamabo , Hamed I. Riyap , Aimard M.N. Moudio , Charles Banenzoué , Daniel. J.D. Dina

This work aimed to assess how recycled fired clay brick affects the physical, microstructural and compressive strengths of volcanic ash based geopolymer materials made in an acidic environment. The volcanic ash was substituted with 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 wt. % of recycled fired clay brick powder. A phosphoric acid solution with a molarity of 10 M is utilised as hardener. When the amount of recycled fired clay brick is increased from 0 to 40 wt. %, the compressive strengths of the geopolymer materials rise from 23.19 to 62.22 MPa, water absorption and porosity decrease from 7.73 to 5.96 % and from 13.66 to 11.61 %, respectively. The compact and dense microstructures can be observed on the micrographies of the acid-based geopolymer materials. It can be concluded that incorporation of recycled bricks into volcanic ash improves cohesion between the two aluminosilicate sources in the presence of phosphoric acid, resulting in higher compressive strength of acid-based geopolymers.

这项工作旨在评估再生烧制粘土砖如何影响酸性环境下火山灰基地聚合物材料的物理、微观结构和抗压强度。用0、10、20、30和40 wt %的再生烧制粘土砖粉代替火山灰。使用摩尔浓度为10 M的磷酸溶液作为硬化剂。当再生烧制粘土砖的掺量从0 wt. %增加到40 wt. %时，地聚合物材料的抗压强度从23.19 MPa增加到62.22 MPa，吸水率和孔隙率分别从7.73%和13.66%降低到5.96%和11.61%。在酸基地聚合物材料的显微照片上可以观察到致密的微观结构。由此可以得出结论，在磷酸存在的情况下，将再生砖掺入火山灰中可以改善两种铝硅酸盐源之间的粘聚性，从而提高酸基地聚合物的抗压强度。

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Mechanical properties of reactive sintered high-entropy boride/carbide composite 反应烧结高熵硼化物/碳化物复合材料的力学性能

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100879

Ines Sara Moussaoui , Annamária Naughton-Duszová , Monika Hrubovčáková , Tamás Csanádi , Marek Vojtko , Mark Windisch , Ondrej Petruš , Péter Pinke , Ján Dusza

High-entropy equimolar (Ti-Zr-Nb-Ta-Hf)B₂ - (Ti-Zr-Nb-Ta-Hf)C dual–phase boride/carbide composite was prepared via a two-step spark plasma sintering (SPS). The aim of this research is to quantify the nano, micro, and macro-scale hardness and the indentation fracture resistance of this dual-phase composite, and to relate these properties to its microstructure and observed crack-toughening mechanisms. The composite exhibits a high relative density (∼99 %) and a homogeneous microstructure, with average grain sizes of the boride and carbide phases measuring 4.4 μm and 4.1 μm, respectively, with a negligible oxide content (HfO₂/ZrO₂ < 1 wt%). The nanohardness and indentation modulus of the boride and carbide grains are 41.4 GPa and 628 GPa, as well as 39.3 GPa and 577 GPa, respectively. The nanohardness and indentation modulus at the boride/carbide grains/phase boundary are 35.7 GPa and 592 GPa, respectively. The hardness, HV1, and the indentation fracture resistance of the composite are 22.4 GPa and 4.9 MPa·m^1/2, respectively. Toughening mechanisms in the form of crack deflection, crack branching and crack bridging, are often found at the grain boundaries and during the transgranular fracture of larger boride and carbide grains, probably connected with the high-entropy effects.

采用两步火花等离子烧结法制备了高熵等摩尔（Ti-Zr-Nb-Ta-Hf）B2 - (Ti-Zr-Nb-Ta-Hf)C双相硼化物/碳化物复合材料。本研究的目的是量化该双相复合材料的纳米、微观和宏观硬度和抗压痕断裂性能，并将这些性能与其显微组织和观察到的裂纹增韧机制联系起来。该复合材料具有较高的相对密度（~ 99%）和均匀的微观结构，硼化物相和碳化物相的平均晶粒尺寸分别为4.4 μm和4.1 μm，氧化物含量（HfO₂/ZrO₂< 1 wt%）可以忽略不计。硼化物和碳化物晶粒的纳米硬度和压痕模量分别为41.4 GPa和628 GPa， 39.3 GPa和577 GPa。硼化物/碳化物晶粒/相界面处的纳米硬度和压痕模量分别为35.7 GPa和592 GPa。复合材料的硬度、HV1和抗压痕断裂性能分别为22.4 GPa和4.9 MPa·m1/2。在晶界处和较大的硼化物和碳化物晶粒穿晶断裂过程中，常出现裂纹偏转、裂纹分支和裂纹桥接等形式的增韧机制，这可能与高熵效应有关。

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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 : 2026-03-01 Epub 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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Recyclability of ceramic powder in CerAM vat photopolymerization 陶瓷粉末在CerAM还原光聚合中的可回收性

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2026.100908

Matilde Aronne , Eric Schwarzer-Fischer , Alberto Ballesio , Nadine Lorenz , Valentina Bertana , Uwe Scheithauer , Sergio Ferrero , Luciano Scaltrito

The sustainability of the manufacturing industry is becoming an increasingly hot topic, particularly the reintroduction of waste into the production chain. The use of AM of ceramics can reduce waste and enable complex, lightweight designs, however, practical routes to circularity remain underdeveloped. This investigation aims to explore the potential of coupling these additive fabrication techniques with raw materials from alternative sources of ceramics, such as printing wastes and error prints, developing a photocurable ceramic suspension for DLP technology. For resin preparation, a polymeric premix was first prepared by combining a mixture of different acrylate monomers as a photoreactive binder with a non-reactive plasticizing additive. Alumina was recovered from failed green bodies following matrix burning out, parts grinding and sieving of the obtained powder. Subsequent investigations of the powder by SEM imaging and EDX analysis were carried out to verify particle morphology and average dimensions and to identify any contaminants in the recycled material. The suspension viscosity and curing behaviour were measured. Finally, the mechanical characteristics of printed parts, their density, their shrinkage, as well as possible contaminants, were evaluated, in order to understand the impact of the recycling process on material performances and to determine its possible application fields. Tests results provided a practical recycling potential for alumina in DLP, offering viable solutions in facilitating closed-loop CerAM manufacturing.

制造业的可持续性正在成为一个越来越热门的话题，特别是将废物重新引入生产链。陶瓷增材制造的使用可以减少浪费，实现复杂、轻量化的设计，然而，实现循环的实际途径仍然不发达。本研究旨在探索将这些增材制造技术与其他陶瓷原料（如印刷废料和错误打印）相结合的潜力，开发用于DLP技术的光固化陶瓷悬浮液。对于树脂制备，首先通过将不同丙烯酸酯单体的混合物作为光反应性粘合剂与非反应性增塑剂相结合来制备聚合物预混料。氧化铝是从失败的绿体中回收的，经过基体烧坏、零件研磨和所得粉末的筛分。随后通过SEM成像和EDX分析对粉末进行了调查，以验证颗粒形态和平均尺寸，并确定回收材料中的任何污染物。测定了悬浮液粘度和固化性能。最后，对打印部件的机械特性、密度、收缩率以及可能的污染物进行了评估，以了解回收过程对材料性能的影响，并确定其可能的应用领域。测试结果提供了氧化铝在DLP中的实际回收潜力，为促进闭环CerAM制造提供了可行的解决方案。

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Influence of the rheological behavior of polycaprolactone-borosilicate hybrid compositions on the electrospinning fibers' performance 聚己内酯-硼硅酸盐杂化组合物流变行为对静电纺丝纤维性能的影响

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100904

Soraia A.R. Coelho , Rodrigo Moreno , Maria Helena Vaz Fernandes , José Carlos Almeida

The successful electrospinning of hybrid sol-gel organic-inorganic fibers is challenging, as it relies on the viscosity and temporal stability of the precursor solution. In sol-gel, ongoing hydrolysis-condensation reactions continuously modify rheology, thereby influencing fiber diameter and morphology. To address this, two distinct sol-gel protocols (P1 and P2) were developed by varying water, acid, solvent, and concentration levels to tune crosslinking kinetics. The protocols exhibited different stability profiles and processing windows, resulting in class I hybrids with tailored morphologies. P1 provided a longer 6-hour processing window, yielding porous membranes with larger fibers (∼500 nm), while P2 produced denser membranes with smaller fibers (∼100 nm) within a 2-hour window. These findings demonstrate that adjusting sol-gel chemistry offers a powerful approach to control crosslinking degree and membrane morphology within the same hybrid system. This tunability expands the potential of these membranes for diverse tissue engineering applications, including scaffolds designed to match the distinct structural requirements.

成功的静电纺丝混合溶胶-凝胶有机-无机纤维具有挑战性，因为它依赖于前驱体溶液的粘度和时间稳定性。在溶胶-凝胶中，持续进行的水解-缩合反应不断地改变流变性，从而影响纤维的直径和形态。为了解决这个问题，通过改变水、酸、溶剂和浓度水平来调整交联动力学，开发了两种不同的溶胶-凝胶方案（P1和P2）。这些方案具有不同的稳定性概况和处理窗口，从而产生具有定制形态的I类杂交种。P1提供了更长的6小时加工窗口，产生了具有较大纤维（~ 500 nm）的多孔膜，而P2在2小时窗口内产生了具有较小纤维（~ 100 nm）的致密膜。这些发现表明，调节溶胶-凝胶化学为控制同一杂化体系内的交联度和膜形态提供了一种强有力的方法。这种可调节性扩大了这些膜在各种组织工程应用中的潜力，包括为满足不同结构要求而设计的支架。

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Synthesis of different morphologies of ZnO using different types of organic modifiers for the enhancement of catalytic activity 采用不同类型的有机改性剂合成不同形貌的ZnO以增强催化活性

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100901

Md. Atikur Rahman , Tasnimul Quader Tazim , Samiur Rahman , Md. Tanvir Hossain , Muhammad Shahriar Bashar , Dipa Islam , Samina Ahmed , Md. Sahadat Hossain

This study investigates the effect of different organic modifiers, such as urea, ethylene glycol, a urea–ethylene glycol mixture, citric acid, and ammonium hydroxide, on the morphology and characteristics of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized via the hydrothermal method. Structural and optical characterizations were conducted utilizing XRD, FTIR, FESEM, and UV–Vis spectroscopy, demonstrating that the incorporation of these modifiers not only regulated particle size and morphology but also modified crystallinity and associated crystallographic attributes. Different morphologies such as, nanosheets (thickness ∼110 nm) with urea, spherical nanoparticles (∼90 nm) with ethylene glycol, nanosheets with surface imperfections (∼41 nm) with urea-ethylene glycol mixture, flower-like structures with citric acid, and nanorods (∼640 nm) with ammonium hydroxide, were produced. The crystallite sizes determined using the Scherrer equation range between 21.38 nm to 47.17 nm. The photocatalytic activity of the modified ZnO nanoparticles, evaluated from their degradation percentages, ranged from a minimum of 58.92% to a maximum of 94.80%. The findings emphasize the importance of organic modifiers in modifying the morphology, crystallinity, and photocatalytic effectiveness of ZnO nanoparticles, providing useful insights for creating new photocatalysts with excellent performance.

本研究考察了尿素、乙二醇、尿素-乙二醇混合物、柠檬酸和氢氧化铵等不同有机改性剂对水热法制备ZnO纳米粒子形貌和性能的影响。利用XRD， FTIR， FESEM和UV-Vis光谱进行了结构和光学表征，表明这些改性剂的加入不仅可以调节颗粒大小和形貌，还可以改变结晶度和相关的晶体学属性。不同的形貌，如尿素纳米片（厚度~ 110 nm），乙二醇球形纳米颗粒（~ 90 nm），尿素-乙二醇混合物的表面缺陷纳米片（~ 41 nm），柠檬酸的花状结构和氢氧化铵的纳米棒（~ 640 nm），生产出来。利用Scherrer方程确定的晶体尺寸范围在21.38 ~ 47.17 nm之间。改性ZnO纳米粒子的光催化活性从最小的58.92%到最大的94.80%不等。该研究结果强调了有机改性剂在改变ZnO纳米颗粒的形貌、结晶度和光催化效能方面的重要性，为开发具有优异性能的新型光催化剂提供了有用的见解。

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Innovative mix design of lightweight porcelainised matrix for building comfort: pore - network and microstructures 创新的混合设计的轻质陶瓷基质建筑舒适性：孔网络和微结构

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100905

TCHAKOUTEU MBAKOP Theophile , DEUTOU Nemaleu Juvenal Giogetti , YANNE Etienne , LEMOUGNA NINLA Patrick , NZEUKOU N. Aubin , Gisèle Laure LECOMTE-NANA , Uphie CHINJE , Elie KAMSEU

Controlling pore structure gives ceramic products particular beneficial features such as low thermal conductivity, high chemical and mechanical resistance, or weight reduction. In this study, a novel class of ceramic material was produced with raw mixtures prepared with varying proportions of powdered limestone (1 to 5 wt.%) as a modifier and pore-forming agent on pegmatite and syenite-nepheline-based formulations. The ceramics were characterised using a variety of procedures and analytical techniques after being sintered at 1125 to 1225 °C under a fast-sintering rate of 25 °C/min. The results revealed that, using fast and controlled sintering, the proper addition of limestone into the pegmatite and nepheline syenite-based matrix allowed for the development of controlled porosity (formation of macro and meso‑pores), resulting in a reduced material density (1.9 – 2.1 g/cm³). Moreover, despite their good mechanical properties (flexural strength of 54 – 72 MPa and compressive strength of 70 – 150 MPa), the synthesised ceramics exhibited thermal conductivity performance ranging between 0.4562 and 0.5539 Wm^-1K^-1. Based on the obtained functional properties, the produced high-strength porous ceramics could act as a potential candidate for thermal building materials applications.

控制孔隙结构赋予陶瓷产品特殊的有益特性，如低导热性，高化学和机械阻力，或减轻重量。在这项研究中，一种新型的陶瓷材料是用不同比例的石灰石粉末（1 - 5 wt.%）作为改性剂和成孔剂制备的原料混合物，以伟晶岩和正长-霰石为基础配方。在1125 ~ 1225℃下以25℃/min的快速烧结速率烧结后，采用多种方法和分析技术对陶瓷进行了表征。结果表明，通过快速和控制烧结，在伟晶岩和霞石正长岩基基体中适当添加石灰石，可以形成可控孔隙（宏观和中孔的形成），从而降低材料密度（1.9 - 2.1 g/cm3）。此外，尽管合成陶瓷具有良好的力学性能（弯曲强度为54 - 72 MPa，抗压强度为70 - 150 MPa），但其导热性能在0.4562至0.5539 Wm-1K-1之间。基于所获得的功能特性，所制备的高强度多孔陶瓷可以作为热建筑材料的潜在候选材料。

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Thermoplastic material extrusion additive manufacturing with in-situ milling: A novel approach for shaping of ceramics 热塑性材料挤出原位铣削增材制造：一种陶瓷成形的新方法

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100881

Paul Justen , Elham Montakhab , Noel Thomas , Frank Clemens

A notable disadvantage of thermoplastic material extrusion additive manufacturing is the prevalence of printing defects within the structures. This phenomenon results in a reduction in the mechanical strength of the structures in comparison to pressed parts. In this study, we evaluated the combination of additive and subtractive manufacturing processes to achieve defect-free structural ceramic parts. Zirconia discs were fabricated with and without contour and surface milling between the printing processes. For this purpose, the ceramic injection molding (CIM) feedstock based on zirconia and a 3D printer equipped with a milling head were employed. To assess mechanical performance, biaxial mechanical analyses were conducted using ring-on-ring and a ball-on-three balls setup to investigate the flexural strength of the sintered disks. This hybrid printing method yielded significantly improved mechanical properties, with flexural strength enhanced by a factor of 1.6. The milling process and its effect on the surface also led to a substantial improvement in the Weibull modulus. Additionally, contour milling resulted in a defect-free interface between the outline shell and the internal printed regions, although this did not further influence the mechanical strength. The ball-on-three balls test provided higher mechanical values, with biaxial bending strength reaching 627 MPa and a Weibull modulus of 9.6.

热塑性材料挤压增材制造的一个显著缺点是在结构内普遍存在印刷缺陷。这种现象导致结构的机械强度与压件相比降低。在本研究中，我们评估了增材和减材制造工艺的结合，以实现无缺陷的陶瓷结构部件。在两种印刷工艺之间分别进行了轮廓铣削和表面铣削加工。为此，采用基于氧化锆的陶瓷注射成型（CIM）原料和配备铣削头的3D打印机。为了评估机械性能，采用环对环和球对三球设置进行了双轴力学分析，以研究烧结盘的弯曲强度。这种混合印刷方法显著改善了机械性能，弯曲强度提高了1.6倍。铣削过程及其对表面的影响也导致威布尔模量的大幅提高。此外，轮廓铣削导致轮廓外壳和内部印刷区域之间的无缺陷界面，尽管这并没有进一步影响机械强度。球对三球试验提供了更高的力学值，双轴抗弯强度达到627 MPa，威布尔模量为9.6。

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Binder jetting at scale: Series production with sand and pathways to industrialization of slurry-based 3D printing 粘合剂喷射规模：砂系列生产和浆料为基础的3D打印产业化途径

IF 2.8 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Open Ceramics

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2026.100933

Patricia Erhard, Jan Angenoorth, Carla Reddersen, Daniel Günther

Binder jetting has progressed from rapid prototyping of sand molds and cores to a robust, series-production technology in foundries, enabled by advances in machine reliability, build speed, and material–process co-optimization. High-performance castings increasingly rely on complex 3D-printed cores beyond conventional tooling. In parallel, ceramic binder jetting is earlier in its industrialization, with key barriers - low green density, limited strength, high surface roughness, and sintering shrinkage - now being tackled by slurry-based binder jetting of fine powders. This article synthesizes the evolution of slurry-based binder jetting, highlights recent process innovations with demonstrated industrial relevance, critically evaluates their transferability to industrial practice, and outlines a prospective roadmap for future use cases. The analysis indicates that slurry-based binder jetting is not yet ready for series production but is technically poised for broad adoption in cost-effective manufacture of medium- to large-sized ceramic and metal parts across medical, aerospace, and electronics applications.

粘合剂喷射技术已经从砂模和砂芯的快速成型发展成为铸造厂的一项强大的批量生产技术，这得益于机器可靠性、制造速度和材料工艺协同优化方面的进步。高性能铸件越来越依赖于复杂的3d打印芯，而不是传统的模具。与此同时，陶瓷粘结剂喷射在工业化的早期，主要的障碍是低绿色密度、有限的强度、高表面粗糙度和烧结收缩率，现在正在通过基于浆料的细粉末粘结剂喷射来解决。本文综合了基于浆料的粘结剂喷射的发展，强调了最近的工艺创新与工业相关性，批判性地评估了它们在工业实践中的可转移性，并概述了未来用例的前瞻性路线图。分析表明，基于浆料的粘结剂喷射技术尚未准备好批量生产，但在医疗、航空航天和电子应用领域的中大型陶瓷和金属部件的经济高效制造中，技术上已准备好广泛采用。

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