Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-11-30DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.11.250
Semin Park , Geummi Lee , Daeho Kim, Seung Min Han
NiCoCr, a medium entropy alloy with high strength and excellent ductility at low temperatures, has increased interest for extreme environment applications, but its relatively poor room-temperature yield strength has driven studies to enhance its mechanical properties through non-equiatomic compositions. NixCoyCrz was prepared using co-sputtering from Ni, Co, and Cr targets that allowed for the synthesis of a thin film with a wide compositional range in which each element varied between 17 and 57 at. %. The coating consisted of single-phase face-centered cubic and multiphase regions containing hexagonal close-packed and sigma phases. Nanoindentation analysis was performed as an effective high-throughput method for determining the effect of the composition on the mechanical properties of NixCoyCrz alloy, and elastic modulus and hardness mapping was acquired. Notably, Ni20Co40Cr40 exhibited the highest hardness of 7.45 GPa within the single-phase region, primarily attributed to enhanced non-linear Co–Cr interactions that impede dislocation motion. This work successfully proposed, via a high-throughput method, the composition with the highest strength and captured the trend in strength relative to the bulk values.
{"title":"Investigation of mechanical properties of NixCoyCrz thin film through combinatorial analysis","authors":"Semin Park , Geummi Lee , Daeho Kim, Seung Min Han","doi":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.11.250","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.11.250","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>NiCoCr, a medium entropy alloy with high strength and excellent ductility at low temperatures, has increased interest for extreme environment applications, but its relatively poor room-temperature yield strength has driven studies to enhance its mechanical properties through non-equiatomic compositions. Ni<sub>x</sub>Co<sub>y</sub>Cr<sub>z</sub> was prepared using co-sputtering from Ni, Co, and Cr targets that allowed for the synthesis of a thin film with a wide compositional range in which each element varied between 17 and 57 at. %. The coating consisted of single-phase face-centered cubic and multiphase regions containing hexagonal close-packed and sigma phases. Nanoindentation analysis was performed as an effective high-throughput method for determining the effect of the composition on the mechanical properties of Ni<sub>x</sub>Co<sub>y</sub>Cr<sub>z</sub> alloy, and elastic modulus and hardness mapping was acquired. Notably, Ni<sub>20</sub>Co<sub>40</sub>Cr<sub>40</sub> exhibited the highest hardness of 7.45 GPa within the single-phase region, primarily attributed to enhanced non-linear Co–Cr interactions that impede dislocation motion. This work successfully proposed, via a high-throughput method, the composition with the highest strength and captured the trend in strength relative to the bulk values.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54332,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research and Technology-Jmr&t","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 39-48"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145665662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Silicon carbide fiber-reinforced silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites (SiC-CMCs) are promising aerospace materials, yet their inherent heterogeneity and anisotropy pose formidable challenges for high-precision, low-damage hole drilling. Water jet guided laser (WJGL) processing offers a viable solution, though it remains susceptible to edge chipping. This study develops a novel quantitative edge chipping evaluation methodology by integrating conventional one- and two-dimensional edge chipping factors (ECFs), enabling comprehensive damage characterization. Through systematic experimentation and multi-objective optimization, we analyze the coupled effects of laser power, scanning speed, and water jet pressure on edge chipping, dimensional accuracy, and processing efficiency. Scanning speed emerges as the dominant parameter, contributing 52.40 % to processing efficiency while significantly influencing chipping. Laser power and scanning speed primarily affect entrance chipping, whereas exit chipping is more sensitive to elevated scanning speed and water pressure. Optimization yields substantial improvements: entrance/exit chipping factors decrease by 33 % and 11 %, respectively; while entrance/exit dimensional accuracies improve by 34 % and 68 %, respectively, and processing efficiency increases by 58 % (achieving 3.794 s per hole). This study provides an effective technical solution for high-quality, efficient, and low-damage hole-making of SiC-CMCs.
{"title":"Parameter study and multi-objective optimization for water jet guided laser drilling of SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composites","authors":"Jiayong Wei , Mengxuan Gao , Yanzhe Fu , Zichen Zhang , Hanling Wu , Wei Zhang , Liang Wang , Songmei Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.063","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.063","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Silicon carbide fiber-reinforced silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites (SiC-CMCs) are promising aerospace materials, yet their inherent heterogeneity and anisotropy pose formidable challenges for high-precision, low-damage hole drilling. Water jet guided laser (WJGL) processing offers a viable solution, though it remains susceptible to edge chipping. This study develops a novel quantitative edge chipping evaluation methodology by integrating conventional one- and two-dimensional edge chipping factors (ECFs), enabling comprehensive damage characterization. Through systematic experimentation and multi-objective optimization, we analyze the coupled effects of laser power, scanning speed, and water jet pressure on edge chipping, dimensional accuracy, and processing efficiency. Scanning speed emerges as the dominant parameter, contributing 52.40 % to processing efficiency while significantly influencing chipping. Laser power and scanning speed primarily affect entrance chipping, whereas exit chipping is more sensitive to elevated scanning speed and water pressure. Optimization yields substantial improvements: entrance/exit chipping factors decrease by 33 % and 11 %, respectively; while entrance/exit dimensional accuracies improve by 34 % and 68 %, respectively, and processing efficiency increases by 58 % (achieving 3.794 s per hole). This study provides an effective technical solution for high-quality, efficient, and low-damage hole-making of SiC-CMCs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54332,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research and Technology-Jmr&t","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 609-624"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145738275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-08DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.062
Zahra Shahroodi , Alireza Tayebi , Arsham Moayedi Far , David Zidar , Klaus Straka , Florian Arbeiter , Nina Krempl , Clemens Holzer
The performance of polymer components made from recycled or reused materials is strongly influenced by material composition, processing routes, and manufacturing parameters. This study presents an integrated experimental–computational framework to optimize and predict the tensile properties of glass fibre-reinforced recycled polypropylene (GF-rPP). The material was produced using twin-screw extrusion and injection moulding. Glass fibre content, recycled polypropylene proportion (rPP), virgin polypropylene content, additive content, screw speed, extruder flow rate, and cooling conditions were systematically varied. These factors were used to establish quantitative links between thermomechanical processing and mechanical performance. A comprehensive experimental dataset was analysed using four machine learning (ML) models. The Artificial Neural Network (ANN) achieved the highest predictive accuracy (R2 > 0.85) for both Young's modulus and tensile strength. Feature-importance analysis showed that glass fibre content was the most influential factor for stiffness and elongation at break. However, rPP content was the most influential factor on tensile strength. Among processing parameters, extruder flow rate had the greatest impact, while other parameters played smaller roles. This combined experimental and ML-based approach provides a powerful method for optimizing the performance of recycled composites. It enables data-driven material selection and process tuning. Overall, the methodology supports the sustainable development of high-performance polymer composites by enhancing material efficiency and product performance.
{"title":"Data-driven prediction of mechanical properties in recycled fibre-reinforced polymer composites: Integrating machine learning with material–processing feature importance analysis","authors":"Zahra Shahroodi , Alireza Tayebi , Arsham Moayedi Far , David Zidar , Klaus Straka , Florian Arbeiter , Nina Krempl , Clemens Holzer","doi":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.062","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.062","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The performance of polymer components made from recycled or reused materials is strongly influenced by material composition, processing routes, and manufacturing parameters. This study presents an integrated experimental–computational framework to optimize and predict the tensile properties of glass fibre-reinforced recycled polypropylene (GF-rPP). The material was produced using twin-screw extrusion and injection moulding. Glass fibre content, recycled polypropylene proportion (rPP), virgin polypropylene content, additive content, screw speed, extruder flow rate, and cooling conditions were systematically varied. These factors were used to establish quantitative links between thermomechanical processing and mechanical performance. A comprehensive experimental dataset was analysed using four machine learning (ML) models. The Artificial Neural Network (ANN) achieved the highest predictive accuracy (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.85) for both Young's modulus and tensile strength. Feature-importance analysis showed that glass fibre content was the most influential factor for stiffness and elongation at break. However, rPP content was the most influential factor on tensile strength. Among processing parameters, extruder flow rate had the greatest impact, while other parameters played smaller roles. This combined experimental and ML-based approach provides a powerful method for optimizing the performance of recycled composites. It enables data-driven material selection and process tuning. Overall, the methodology supports the sustainable development of high-performance polymer composites by enhancing material efficiency and product performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54332,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research and Technology-Jmr&t","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 687-698"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145738285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-07DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.044
Lanbo Wang , Hewen Zhang , Yiyu Feng , Quanming Yang , Minjian Zhang , Yali Dai , Aihua Sun , Jianjun Guo , Ruqing Ye , Yuchuan Cheng
As individuals’ age, cumulative exposure to friction and compressive forces on joints causes significant wear and tear, increasing susceptibility to conditions like osteoarthritis. Traditional clinical treatments often prove inadequate in addressing extensive cartilage loss. This paper evaluates the mechanical properties and porosity of triply periodic minimal surface structures and lattice configurations, fabricated using 3D printing technology. Centered on the Gyroid topology, 16 distinct structural designs were generated by modifying dimensions, wall thicknesses, and gradient configurations. The compressive strength, compressive modulus, load-bearing capacity, permeability and shear stress were comprehensively evaluated. The results demonstrate that gradient-designed Gyroid cell unit scaffolds with dimensions of 3 mm and 4 mm achieved an optimal balance between mechanical performance and permeability. These findings suggest that these two structural designs have substantial potential for future clinical applications in cartilage repair, potentially transforming treatment approaches for joint-related degenerative diseases.
{"title":"Structure design and mechanical properties study of 3D printed gradient scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering","authors":"Lanbo Wang , Hewen Zhang , Yiyu Feng , Quanming Yang , Minjian Zhang , Yali Dai , Aihua Sun , Jianjun Guo , Ruqing Ye , Yuchuan Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.044","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.044","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As individuals’ age, cumulative exposure to friction and compressive forces on joints causes significant wear and tear, increasing susceptibility to conditions like osteoarthritis. Traditional clinical treatments often prove inadequate in addressing extensive cartilage loss. This paper evaluates the mechanical properties and porosity of triply periodic minimal surface structures and lattice configurations, fabricated using 3D printing technology. Centered on the Gyroid topology, 16 distinct structural designs were generated by modifying dimensions, wall thicknesses, and gradient configurations. The compressive strength, compressive modulus, load-bearing capacity, permeability and shear stress were comprehensively evaluated. The results demonstrate that gradient-designed Gyroid cell unit scaffolds with dimensions of 3 mm and 4 mm achieved an optimal balance between mechanical performance and permeability. These findings suggest that these two structural designs have substantial potential for future clinical applications in cartilage repair, potentially transforming treatment approaches for joint-related degenerative diseases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54332,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research and Technology-Jmr&t","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 730-747"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145738574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-03DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.028
Shifang Li , Minghao Li , Zhu Xiao , Zhou Li , Yanlin Jia
The effect of pre-aging on the microstructure and properties of the Cu-3.0Ni-1.0Co-0.9Si alloy subjected to two-stage aging treatment was investigated. The microstructure evolution, strengthening mechanism, and softening resistance performance of the alloy during thermomechanical treatment were discussed. The results demonstrated that the pre-aged two-stage aging treatment simultaneously enhanced the mechanical properties and softening resistance performance. The alloy achieved an excellent tensile strength of 1003 MPa, a high softening temperature of 510 °C, and a considerable electrical conductivity of 40 %IACS. Notably, compared to conventional two-stage aging, this strategy resulted in significant improvements of 104 MPa in tensile strength and 35 °C in softening temperature. Microstructural analysis revealed that the enhancement was attributed to the formation of fine, dispersed precipitates during pre-aging, which were inherited into the subsequent thermomechanical process, resulting in a favorable dual-scale precipitate distribution. Furthermore, first-principles calculations and experimental evidence indicated that the low interfacial energy between these precipitates and the Cu matrix was the underlying mechanism for the low coarsening rate and high recrystallization braking force, leading to superior softening resistance. This work provided a feasible strategy for developing high-performance Cu–Ni–Co–Si alloys with an optimal combination of strength, conductivity, and thermal stability.
{"title":"Pre-aging induced concurrent enhancement of mechanical properties and softening resistance performance of Cu–Ni–Co–Si alloys","authors":"Shifang Li , Minghao Li , Zhu Xiao , Zhou Li , Yanlin Jia","doi":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effect of pre-aging on the microstructure and properties of the Cu-3.0Ni-1.0Co-0.9Si alloy subjected to two-stage aging treatment was investigated. The microstructure evolution, strengthening mechanism, and softening resistance performance of the alloy during thermomechanical treatment were discussed. The results demonstrated that the pre-aged two-stage aging treatment simultaneously enhanced the mechanical properties and softening resistance performance. The alloy achieved an excellent tensile strength of 1003 MPa, a high softening temperature of 510 °C, and a considerable electrical conductivity of 40 %IACS. Notably, compared to conventional two-stage aging, this strategy resulted in significant improvements of 104 MPa in tensile strength and 35 °C in softening temperature. Microstructural analysis revealed that the enhancement was attributed to the formation of fine, dispersed precipitates during pre-aging, which were inherited into the subsequent thermomechanical process, resulting in a favorable dual-scale precipitate distribution. Furthermore, first-principles calculations and experimental evidence indicated that the low interfacial energy between these precipitates and the Cu matrix was the underlying mechanism for the low coarsening rate and high recrystallization braking force, leading to superior softening resistance. This work provided a feasible strategy for developing high-performance Cu–Ni–Co–Si alloys with an optimal combination of strength, conductivity, and thermal stability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54332,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research and Technology-Jmr&t","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 998-1011"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145738572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-04DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.034
Hyeseung Jin , Jiho Gu , Youngkyu Ju , Seungcheol Oh , Gyeongjun Ju , Yoonkon Joo , Seongmoon Seo , Jehyun Lee
This study investigates the influence of solution heat treatment temperature on the α phase fraction and resulting mechanical properties of Ti-6242 alloy. The β-transus temperature was accurately determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and validated through microstructural analysis of specimens heat-treated between 952 °C and 1000 °C. This dual approach confirmed the reliability of the DSC measurement technique. The microstructural data were then used to refine a phase equilibrium diagram using Thermo-Calc software, enhancing its predictive accuracy. It is also examined the effects of different cooling rates (water quenching vs. air cooling) on the α phase fraction and the subsequent microstructural evolution after aging. The correlation between the α phase fraction, resultant microstructures, and mechanical properties, such as strength and ductility, was systematically analyzed.
{"title":"Estimation of the α/β region in phase diagrams and mechanical properties with heat treatment temperature in Ti-6242 alloy","authors":"Hyeseung Jin , Jiho Gu , Youngkyu Ju , Seungcheol Oh , Gyeongjun Ju , Yoonkon Joo , Seongmoon Seo , Jehyun Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the influence of solution heat treatment temperature on the α phase fraction and resulting mechanical properties of Ti-6242 alloy. The β-transus temperature was accurately determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and validated through microstructural analysis of specimens heat-treated between 952 °C and 1000 °C. This dual approach confirmed the reliability of the DSC measurement technique. The microstructural data were then used to refine a phase equilibrium diagram using Thermo-Calc software, enhancing its predictive accuracy. It is also examined the effects of different cooling rates (water quenching vs. air cooling) on the α phase fraction and the subsequent microstructural evolution after aging. The correlation between the α phase fraction, resultant microstructures, and mechanical properties, such as strength and ductility, was systematically analyzed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54332,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research and Technology-Jmr&t","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 335-343"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145738571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-10DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.079
Zhenyu He , Chi Zhang , Xiaomeng She , Zhuanfei Liu , Zhaoyong Zou , Song Zhang , Hongwei Liu , Jian Peng , Rong Tu
The low corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys directly limits their applications in natural environments. In this work, a superhydrophobic and corrosion-resistant coating was prepared on AZ31 magnesium alloys using a combination of a sodium formate hydrothermal reaction and fluoroalkyl silane cross-linking. The hydrothermal treatment successfully generates a corrosion-resistant Mg(HCOO)0·4(OH)1.6 coating on the magnesium alloy surface, which exhibits a multi-scale microstructure, such as nanoscale stacking and microscale nanoflowers. The low surface energy modification of this micro-nano rough surface with fluoroalkyl silane imparted superhydrophobic properties. The coating has a corrosion inhibition efficiency of 99.999 % based on the lowest corrosion current density, i.e.,1.23 × 10−9 Acm−2. Furthermore, the superhydrophobic coating maintains good corrosion resistance even after 30-day immersion in simulated seawater. The low frequency impedance remains 105 Ωcm2 during the growth cycle of A. niger. The static contact angle of the coating is 151.4°, attributed to the high-density –CF2- and –CF3 groups on the surface. This work provides new insights into the preparation of superhydrophobic coatings on AZ31 magnesium alloys to significantly enhance their corrosion resistance.
{"title":"Fluoroalkyl silane cross-linked Mg(HCOO)0·4(OH)1.6 superhydrophobic coating on magnesium alloys with a high corrosion-resistance","authors":"Zhenyu He , Chi Zhang , Xiaomeng She , Zhuanfei Liu , Zhaoyong Zou , Song Zhang , Hongwei Liu , Jian Peng , Rong Tu","doi":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.079","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.079","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The low corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys directly limits their applications in natural environments. In this work, a superhydrophobic and corrosion-resistant coating was prepared on AZ31 magnesium alloys using a combination of a sodium formate hydrothermal reaction and fluoroalkyl silane cross-linking. The hydrothermal treatment successfully generates a corrosion-resistant Mg(HCOO)<sub>0·4</sub>(OH)<sub>1.6</sub> coating on the magnesium alloy surface, which exhibits a multi-scale microstructure, such as nanoscale stacking and microscale nanoflowers. The low surface energy modification of this micro-nano rough surface with fluoroalkyl silane imparted superhydrophobic properties. The coating has a corrosion inhibition efficiency of 99.999 % based on the lowest corrosion current density, i.e.,1.23 × 10<sup>−9</sup> Acm<sup>−2</sup>. Furthermore, the superhydrophobic coating maintains good corrosion resistance even after 30-day immersion in simulated seawater. The low frequency impedance remains 10<sup>5</sup> Ωcm<sup>2</sup> during the growth cycle of <em>A. niger</em>. The static contact angle of the coating is 151.4°, attributed to the high-density –CF<sub>2</sub>- and –CF<sub>3</sub> groups on the surface. This work provides new insights into the preparation of superhydrophobic coatings on AZ31 magnesium alloys to significantly enhance their corrosion resistance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54332,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research and Technology-Jmr&t","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 1042-1053"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145738569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-04DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.004
Khadra B. Alomari , Mohamed Kezzar , Farhan Lafta Rashid , Mohamed Rafik Sari , Salwa Fezai , Hussain J. Alathlawi , Nadia H. Mohamed , Diaa A. Ibrahim , Ibrahim Mahariq
This study explores the development and characterization of sustainable epoxy composites reinforced with biogenic fibers extracted from the flower heads of Cynara cardunculus (milk thistle). Composites containing 6 % and 12 % fiber content by weight were fabricated using the hand lay-up technique with LY556 epoxy resin and HY951 hardener. Mechanical testing revealed that the 12 % CC/epoxy composite exhibited superior tensile stress (61.07 MPa) compared to the 6 % counterpart (48.07 MPa), although its tensile modulus was reduced. Thermal stability was assessed through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), indicating improved degradation resistance in higher fiber content composites. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of key functional groups related to cellulose and lignin, validating an effective fiber-resin interaction. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed good fiber dispersion and interfacial adhesion, with signs of fiber pullout and breakage under load. Water absorption tests showed increasing moisture uptake over time, with higher absorption in composites with more fiber content. These results demonstrate the potential of milk thistle fibers as a viable reinforcement in sustainable epoxy-based composites, with promising thermal and mechanical performance for eco-friendly applications.
{"title":"Sustainable epoxy composites from biogenic fillers: Mechanical and thermal characterization of flower heads of milk thistle (Cynara cardunculus) reinforced composites","authors":"Khadra B. Alomari , Mohamed Kezzar , Farhan Lafta Rashid , Mohamed Rafik Sari , Salwa Fezai , Hussain J. Alathlawi , Nadia H. Mohamed , Diaa A. Ibrahim , Ibrahim Mahariq","doi":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the development and characterization of sustainable epoxy composites reinforced with biogenic fibers extracted from the flower heads of <em>Cynara cardunculus</em> (milk thistle). Composites containing 6 % and 12 % fiber content by weight were fabricated using the hand lay-up technique with LY556 epoxy resin and HY951 hardener. Mechanical testing revealed that the 12 % CC/epoxy composite exhibited superior tensile stress (61.07 MPa) compared to the 6 % counterpart (48.07 MPa), although its tensile modulus was reduced. Thermal stability was assessed through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), indicating improved degradation resistance in higher fiber content composites. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of key functional groups related to cellulose and lignin, validating an effective fiber-resin interaction. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed good fiber dispersion and interfacial adhesion, with signs of fiber pullout and breakage under load. Water absorption tests showed increasing moisture uptake over time, with higher absorption in composites with more fiber content. These results demonstrate the potential of milk thistle fibers as a viable reinforcement in sustainable epoxy-based composites, with promising thermal and mechanical performance for eco-friendly applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54332,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research and Technology-Jmr&t","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 299-310"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145738640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-05DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.035
Yuan Liu , Shi-Zhong Wei , Shuai-Wu Tong , Tao Jiang , Liu Liu
Accurate phase segmentation is essential for effective phase identification and quantitative analysis. This paper presents a method for segmenting complex multi-carbides and extracting morphological parameters based on visual features derived from SEM image. Firstly, this method integrates thresholding and morphology algorithms, effectively addressing the challenge posed by a noisy background generated by a substantial presence of free alloys. Secondly, for the unimodal characteristic of grayscale in the SEM image, a segmentation framework is proposed that employs threshold for dual binary classifications in conjunction with bitwise AND operation. The segmented Cr-rich and V-rich carbides are consistent with the EDS, and the extracted contours effectively capture the edge details of the carbides. In addition, the analysis of the quantitative parameters indicates that as the phase area increases, there is a corresponding decrease in roundness and an increase in dispersion. This paper presents a novel and effective approach for achieving unbalanced multi-carbides segmentation, as well as for extracting quantitative morphological parameters of microscopic carbides.
{"title":"Multi-carbides segmentation and quantitative morphological parameters extraction with machine vision","authors":"Yuan Liu , Shi-Zhong Wei , Shuai-Wu Tong , Tao Jiang , Liu Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.035","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.035","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accurate phase segmentation is essential for effective phase identification and quantitative analysis. This paper presents a method for segmenting complex multi-carbides and extracting morphological parameters based on visual features derived from SEM image. Firstly, this method integrates thresholding and morphology algorithms, effectively addressing the challenge posed by a noisy background generated by a substantial presence of free alloys. Secondly, for the unimodal characteristic of grayscale in the SEM image, a segmentation framework is proposed that employs threshold for dual binary classifications in conjunction with bitwise AND operation. The segmented Cr-rich and V-rich carbides are consistent with the EDS, and the extracted contours effectively capture the edge details of the carbides. In addition, the analysis of the quantitative parameters indicates that as the phase area increases, there is a corresponding decrease in roundness and an increase in dispersion. This paper presents a novel and effective approach for achieving unbalanced multi-carbides segmentation, as well as for extracting quantitative morphological parameters of microscopic carbides.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54332,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Research and Technology-Jmr&t","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 461-473"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145738142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-09DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.099
Haotian Lei , Han Zhang , Xinlei Li , Zhongyang Wan , Hao Wang , Yao Xie , Ning Guo , Shengfeng Guo
Refractory medium-entropy alloys show considerable potential for high-temperature structural applications owing to their superior mechanical properties and thermal stability. However, dissimilar welding with conventional superalloys remains challenging because of the large physical and chemical mismatches between the two kinds of materials, which tend to promote the formation of brittle phases and degrade joint performance. To overcome these issues, this study employed a Ni–Ti double-layer interlayer to conduct continuous laser welding of HfTaTi and Inconel 718 at powers of 700, 800, and 900 W. The welded joints were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and electron backscatter diffraction. The addition Ni–Ti interlayer can weld refractory high-entropy alloys and nickel-based superalloys together, and the laser power can effectively modulate microstructure and mechanical properties. The fusion zone exhibits irregular coarse grains and abundant second-phase particles, with the average grain size increasing from 1.6 to 2.2 μm as laser power increases. Correspondingly, microhardness increases from 550 ± 10 to 740 ± 10 HV, whereas bending strength decreases from 517 to 311 MPa, a trend attributed to precipitation strengthening associated with second-phase coarsening. There is an inverse relationship between the hardness of the welded joint and its overall bending strength.
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