Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2025-12-23DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.105153
Xiaogang Sun , Yiming Yang , Pengxing Huang , Daitao Kuang , Xiang Li , Xiang Zhang , Xiaomin Peng , Qian Tang , Yi Chen , Zhonghua Huang
Core-shell nanostructures combining magnetic metals with carbon matrices have emerged as promising candidates for high-performance microwave absorption. In this work, we report the facile synthesis of NiMn-C core–shell nanoparticles via a one-step metal–organic chemical vapor deposition method, which enables precise tuning of the Ni/Mn atomic ratio. The as-synthesized nanoparticles, with an average diameter of ∼11 nm, exhibit improved microwave absorption properties, including a minimum reflection loss of −35.5 dB and a broad effective absorption bandwidth of 6.0 GHz at a thin thickness of 2.0 mm. Full-wave radar cross-section simulations, conducted using CST Microwave Studio, further confirm the material’s superior microwave scattering suppression, underscoring its practical stealth utility. Moreover, the NiMn-C absorber maintains its wide effective absorption bandwidth under conditions of low filler loading (16.7 wt%) and lightweight design, demonstrating its potential for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and radar-absorbing applications. This study provides a viable strategy for designing efficient, lightweight microwave absorbers with tunable compositions.
{"title":"Tunable microwave absorption of NiMn-C core–shell nanoparticles via Ni/Mn atomic ratio control","authors":"Xiaogang Sun , Yiming Yang , Pengxing Huang , Daitao Kuang , Xiang Li , Xiang Zhang , Xiaomin Peng , Qian Tang , Yi Chen , Zhonghua Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Core-shell nanostructures combining magnetic metals with carbon matrices have emerged as promising candidates for high-performance microwave absorption. In this work, we report the facile synthesis of NiMn-C core–shell nanoparticles via a one-step metal–organic chemical vapor deposition method, which enables precise tuning of the Ni/Mn atomic ratio. The as-synthesized nanoparticles, with an average diameter of ∼11 nm, exhibit improved microwave absorption properties, including a minimum reflection loss of −35.5 dB and a broad effective absorption bandwidth of 6.0 GHz at a thin thickness of 2.0 mm. Full-wave radar cross-section simulations, conducted using CST Microwave Studio, further confirm the material’s superior microwave scattering suppression, underscoring its practical stealth utility. Moreover, the NiMn-C absorber maintains its wide effective absorption bandwidth under conditions of low filler loading (16.7 wt%) and lightweight design, demonstrating its potential for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and radar-absorbing applications. This study provides a viable strategy for designing efficient, lightweight microwave absorbers with tunable compositions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 1","pages":"Article 105153"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145836923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Iron oxide nanostructures synthesized through green methods have gained significant attention due to their eco-friendly nature, low cost and the possibility to avoid toxic reagents. In this work, we present the green synthesis of Fe2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) using Aloe-vera leaf extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. The as-prepared nanostructures exhibit an amorphous nature, which evolves into a crystalline structure upon thermal annealing. The detailed structural and spectroscopic analyses reveal the coexistence of two iron oxide phases, maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) and hematite (α-Fe2O3), providing valuable insights for the development of strategies to tune the properties of iron oxide nanomaterials for targeted applications. In particular, the crystalline NPs were evaluated as photothermal agents for potential use in light-driven therapeutic applications.
{"title":"Amorphous to crystalline phase transition in iron oxide nanoparticles prepared by Aloe vera assisted green synthesis","authors":"Vincenzina Strano , Vanna Torrisi , Simona Boninelli , Maria Miritello","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105154","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105154","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Iron oxide nanostructures synthesized through green methods have gained significant attention due to their eco-friendly nature, low cost and the possibility to avoid toxic reagents. In this work, we present the green synthesis of Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles (NPs) using <em>Aloe-vera</em> leaf extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. The as-prepared nanostructures exhibit an amorphous nature, which evolves into a crystalline structure upon thermal annealing. The detailed structural and spectroscopic analyses reveal the coexistence of two iron oxide phases, maghemite (γ-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) and hematite (α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>), providing valuable insights for the development of strategies to tune the properties of iron oxide nanomaterials for targeted applications. In particular, the crystalline NPs were evaluated as photothermal agents for potential use in light-driven therapeutic applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 1","pages":"Article 105154"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145836922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2025-11-27DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.105126
Hang Chen , Sibao Wang , Chenglei Wang , Shilong Wang
Hazardous particle diffusion and deposition during machining within chambers pose critical risks to operational safety. Although structural design offers a promising approach to controlling particle-laden flow, simultaneously reducing deposition and pressure drop while enhancing particle escape efficiency remains a significant challenge, particularly within irregular chambers. Thus, this study focuses on optimizing the trapezoidal chamber geometry to address these conflicting objectives. Specifically, a computational fluid dynamic (CFD)-based surrogate model is developed, achieving high-fidelity prediction across the four-dimensional design space by systematically optimizing its hyperparameters. This enables a multi-objective optimization to map the trade-off landscape, from which a final balanced design is selected using a scenario-based approach. Sensitivity analysis identifies the lower-end width (Xn), horizontal offset (Xm), and trapezoidal height (Xh) as the primary drivers of pressure drop, deposition and escape, respectively. The Pareto-front reveals a vast design space, with specialized configurations reducing particle deposition by up to 78.94%. The selected balanced design concurrently reduces deposition by 19.83% and pressure drop by 15%, while increasing escape efficiency by 9.53%. Lagrangian analysis confirms that the geometry governs particle trajectories by modulating the size and location of recirculation zones. The optimized design also demonstrates robust performance across various inlet velocities and particle sizes.
{"title":"Controlling particle-laden flow in a ventilated trapezoidal chamber via surrogate-based multi-objective optimization","authors":"Hang Chen , Sibao Wang , Chenglei Wang , Shilong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105126","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105126","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hazardous particle diffusion and deposition during machining within chambers pose critical risks to operational safety. Although structural design offers a promising approach to controlling particle-laden flow, simultaneously reducing deposition and pressure drop while enhancing particle escape efficiency remains a significant challenge, particularly within irregular chambers. Thus, this study focuses on optimizing the trapezoidal chamber geometry to address these conflicting objectives. Specifically, a computational fluid dynamic (CFD)-based surrogate model is developed, achieving high-fidelity prediction across the four-dimensional design space by systematically optimizing its hyperparameters. This enables a multi-objective optimization to map the trade-off landscape, from which a final balanced design is selected using a scenario-based approach. Sensitivity analysis identifies the lower-end width (<em>X<sub>n</sub></em>), horizontal offset (<em>X<sub>m</sub></em>), and trapezoidal height (<em>X<sub>h</sub></em>) as the primary drivers of pressure drop, deposition and escape, respectively. The Pareto-front reveals a vast design space, with specialized configurations reducing particle deposition by up to 78.94%. The selected balanced design concurrently reduces deposition by 19.83% and pressure drop by 15%, while increasing escape efficiency by 9.53%. Lagrangian analysis confirms that the geometry governs particle trajectories by modulating the size and location of recirculation zones. The optimized design also demonstrates robust performance across various inlet velocities and particle sizes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 1","pages":"Article 105126"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145610553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-11-18DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.105117
Huizhe Cao , Ye Jiang , Yuanbo Wang , Haisheng Shi , Jiankai Dong
Reducing oil fume particle emissions during kitchen cooking is crucial for maintaining indoor air quality. This study focused on studying a two-stage ESP in residential kitchens to enhance its capture efficiency of submicron-sized particles. Through simulations, four factors were examined: plate spacing in the dust collection area, length of the dust collection area, dust collection voltage, and inlet wind speed. Based on the influencing factors, the structure optimization and optimization verification experiments of ESP were carried out. The results of the study revealed that by reducing the plate spacing from 6.67 mm to 5 mm, the capture efficiency of partial size particles can be increased by 42.18 %. Additionally, increasing the length of the dust collection area by 20 mm can result in a 13.8 % increase. Furthermore, increasing the dust collection voltage by 1.5 kV can result in a 30.07 % increase. Lastly, reducing the inlet wind speed by 0.7 m/s can lead to a 12.61 % increase in capture efficiency. The optimization results show that the trapezoidal plate improves particle capture efficiency across different particle sizes with changing wind speed. These findings highlight the need to optimize ESP parameters in kitchens to effectively capture submicron oil fumes and improve indoor air quality.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-11-24DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.105129
Tianxiang Ren , Pengyue Xing , Liying Wang , Zhenzhu Cao , Zhengxiang Cheng , Yutong Xiao , Feifei Wang , Erjun Zhao , Shujun Zhang
The wide band gap and rapid recombination of electron-hole pair significantly limit the activity of photocatalyst. Although the polarization in ferroelectric under stress can enhance charge separation, this effect is restricted to polar materials. Overcoming this limitation is a key challenge in designing advanced catalyst capable of converting both light and mechanical energy into chemical energy. In this work, oxygen vacancy has been introduced into centrosymatric NaBi(MoO4)2 (NBMO) nanospheres via a facile annealing treatment, which greatly improved the photocatalytic, flexocatalytic and photo-flexocatalytic performance. The composition with optimal oxygen vacancy concentration (NBMO-5) showed remarkable flexo-photocatalytic activity, which achieved 98.7 % RhB degradation within 8 min, outperforming individual flexocatalysis and photocatalysis by 10-fold and 4-fold, respectively. The outstanding performance is attributed to the synergistic effects of oxygen vacancies and flexoelectric potential, which effectively suppress charge recombination and enhance photocatalytic activity. Active species trapping experiment reveals that •OH and h+ play nearly equally important roles in the flexo-photocatalysis, different from individual photocatalysis and flexocatalysis. Mass spectra analysis indicates that conjugate ring destruction is the dominant pathway during flexo-photocatalytic degradation of RhB by the NBMO-5 catalyst. This work demonstrates that oxygen vacancy is an innovative strategy for engineering centrosymmetric materials to address environmental remediation challenge.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-11-24DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.105115
Dean Glass , Thushan Pathirana , Shiqin Yan , Adam S. Best , Mehrdad Parsa , Karl Bunney , Amanda V. Ellis
Commercial natural flake graphite spheronization using mill trains, particularly for lithium-ion battery (LIB) materials, is known to produce low yields (30–50 %) post-processing. The NARA Hybridization System (NHS-0) is a rotary mill with the capability to spheronize natural flake graphite within the specifications required for LIB graphite materials. In this work, commercial natural flake graphite, with a D50 particle size of ∼ 83 µm, was spheronized in a NHS-0 at various speeds and durations. Conditions were optimized to produce spheronized particles in the size range of 4 µm to 30 µm, ideal for LIB anodes for electric vehicle applications. The optimal conditions for 10 g batches were found to be 9000 RPM for 180 s, which produced the highest yield (52 %), in specification, with the least amount of fines (<4 µm). This product was sieved with coarser material (>25 µm) and re-fed into the NHS-0 in order to maximise the yields. The cumulative total yields from the re-spheronization were 65 %, 68 % and 71 % for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd re-spheronizations, respectively. Notably, the re-spheronization did not degrade the product as observed via X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Coin cell testing showed a minor decrease in initial coulombic efficiency of 93.1 % to 90.1 % and capacity from the initial spheronization to the 3rd re-spheronized materials, respectively.
{"title":"Increasing the yields of natural flake graphite spheronization with the NARA Hybridization System","authors":"Dean Glass , Thushan Pathirana , Shiqin Yan , Adam S. Best , Mehrdad Parsa , Karl Bunney , Amanda V. Ellis","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105115","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105115","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Commercial natural flake graphite spheronization using mill trains, particularly for lithium-ion battery (LIB) materials, is known to produce low yields (30–50 %) post-processing. The NARA Hybridization System (NHS-0) is a rotary mill with the capability to spheronize natural flake graphite within the specifications required for LIB graphite materials. In this work, commercial natural flake graphite, with a D<sub>50</sub> particle size of ∼ 83 µm, was spheronized in a NHS-0 at various speeds and durations. Conditions were optimized to produce spheronized particles in the size range of 4 µm to 30 µm, ideal for LIB anodes for electric vehicle applications. The optimal conditions for 10 g batches were found to be 9000 RPM for 180 s, which produced the highest yield (52 %), in specification, with the least amount of fines (<4 µm). This product was sieved with coarser material (>25 µm) and re-fed into the NHS-0 in order to maximise the yields. The cumulative total yields from the re-spheronization were 65 %, 68 % and 71 % for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd re-spheronizations, respectively. Notably, the re-spheronization did not degrade the product as observed <em>via</em> X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Coin cell testing showed a minor decrease in initial coulombic efficiency of 93.1 % to 90.1 % and capacity from the initial spheronization to the 3rd re-spheronized materials, respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 12","pages":"Article 105115"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145615090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-11-11DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.105114
Zehao Yin, Lingjun Xu, Zengliang Zhang
This study systematically investigates the coupling effects of pore characteristics and sand-dust adhesion on methane-air explosion propagation. Experiments were conducted in a semi-confined pipeline using four types of silicon carbide foam ceramics (10–40 PPI) with controlled sand-dust loads (0–20 mL) at two strategic positions. High-speed imaging and pressure sensors recorded flame velocity and overpressure dynamics. Results demonstrate a critical pore-dependent suppression mechanism: while 10 PPI materials enhance flame acceleration due to insufficient quenching, 20 PPI permits limited propagation, and 30–40 PPI show progressively stronger suppression, with 40 PPI achieving optimal performance as its pore size approaches methane’s quenching diameter. Sand-dust adhesion creates competing effects—inducing turbulence while causing flow blockage—leading to a nonlinear response where explosion intensity peaks at 10 mL across all materials. This consistent pattern reveals a universal coupling mechanism between particulate resuspension and porous structures. The findings provide both fundamental insights into explosion dynamics and practical guidelines for designing advanced industrial explosion protection systems, particularly in dust-prone environments like utility tunnels and industrial ducts.
{"title":"Study on the effect of porous materials with sand-dust adhesion on explosion characteristics of combustible gas in utility tunnels","authors":"Zehao Yin, Lingjun Xu, Zengliang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105114","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105114","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study systematically investigates the coupling effects of pore characteristics and sand-dust adhesion on methane-air explosion propagation. Experiments were conducted in a semi-confined pipeline using four types of silicon carbide foam ceramics (10–40 PPI) with controlled sand-dust loads (0–20 mL) at two strategic positions. High-speed imaging and pressure sensors recorded flame velocity and overpressure dynamics. Results demonstrate a critical pore-dependent suppression mechanism: while 10 PPI materials enhance flame acceleration due to insufficient quenching, 20 PPI permits limited propagation, and 30–40 PPI show progressively stronger suppression, with 40 PPI achieving optimal performance as its pore size approaches methane’s quenching diameter. Sand-dust adhesion creates competing effects—inducing turbulence while causing flow blockage—leading to a nonlinear response where explosion intensity peaks at 10 mL across all materials. This consistent pattern reveals a universal coupling mechanism between particulate resuspension and porous structures. The findings provide both fundamental insights into explosion dynamics and practical guidelines for designing advanced industrial explosion protection systems, particularly in dust-prone environments like utility tunnels and industrial ducts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 12","pages":"Article 105114"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145517789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-31DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.105097
Yuanyuan Tao , Junwei Huang , Jie Liu , Wencheng Ge , Tianjiao Chang , Kai Jiang , Liang Lv
Barite and fluorite commonly occur together in nature, posing a challenge for efficient separation. To overcome this, a novel anionic modified collector, α-fatty acid, was employed to enhance floatability differences. Using this collector, a barite concentrate with a BaSO4 grade of 79.76% and recovery of 86.38% was achieved from barite-fluorite mixed ore, confirming its selective separation potential. The adsorption mechanism was investigated through XRD, micro-flotation, zeta potential, FTIR, XPS, and DFT analyses. Results showed that α-fatty acid molecules chemisorb onto barite surfaces. The halogen atom at the α-position exerts an electron-withdrawing effect, forming a p-π conjugated system with the carboxyl group, which enhances polarity and strengthens adsorption selectivity toward barite. Moreover, the halogen increases steric hindrance, improving the collector’s solubility and dispersion in flotation systems.
{"title":"Study on flotation performance and selective adsorption mechanism of new α-fatty acid on associated barite","authors":"Yuanyuan Tao , Junwei Huang , Jie Liu , Wencheng Ge , Tianjiao Chang , Kai Jiang , Liang Lv","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105097","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105097","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Barite and fluorite commonly occur together in nature, posing a challenge for efficient separation. To overcome this, a novel anionic modified collector, α-fatty acid, was employed to enhance floatability differences. Using this collector, a barite concentrate with a BaSO<sub>4</sub> grade of 79.76% and recovery of 86.38% was achieved from barite-fluorite mixed ore, confirming its selective separation potential. The adsorption mechanism was investigated through XRD, micro-flotation, zeta potential, FTIR, XPS, and DFT analyses. Results showed that α-fatty acid molecules chemisorb onto barite surfaces. The halogen atom at the α-position exerts an electron-withdrawing effect, forming a p-π conjugated system with the carboxyl group, which enhances polarity and strengthens adsorption selectivity toward barite. Moreover, the halogen increases steric hindrance, improving the collector’s solubility and dispersion in flotation systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 12","pages":"Article 105097"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145415014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}