Journal of Water Process Engineering
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2025
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IF 6.7
Yaoyu Yan,Shuchen Sun,Jing Wei,A. Shubo,Faxin Xiao,Ganfeng Tu
Electrolytic manganese residue (EMR), a hazardous solid waste from electrolytic manganese metal (EMM) production, poses serious environmental risks due to its complex mineralogy and heavy metal mobility. However, it also holds potential as a secondary resource. We establish an end-to-end waste-to-materials flowsheet—sulfuric-acid curing → water leaching → impurity removal → one-step conversion—that selectively recovers Mn from EMR and upgrades it to phase-pure, high-value Mn₃O₄ nanomaterials. The effects of curing temperature and acid dosage on the leaching behaviors of Mn, Fe, Al, and Si were systematically investigated. At 240 °C and an acid dosage of 2.5 times the stoichiometric requirement, Mn leaching efficiency reached 95.35 %, while Si leaching remained below 50 % due to silicate encapsulation and gelation. Kinetic modeling using the shrinking core model revealed that Mn dissolution was primarily controlled by product-layer diffusion, with an apparent activation energy of 14–18 kJ·mol −1 . FTIR, XRD, SEM–EDS, and BET analyses showed that acid curing disrupted the dense silicate matrix and increased surface area from 9.4 to 55.6 m 2 ·g −1 . Mn 2+ in the purified leachate was directly precipitated and oxidized using an NH₃·H₂O–H₂O₂–EDTA system, producing uniformly sized Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles. Rather than a stand-alone synthesis, the impurity-tolerant process with defined operating windows is the core contribution, with the Mn₃O₄ product validating this waste-to-value pathway. This integrated route offers a scalable framework for hazardous-waste valorization while clarifying sulfuric-acid-curing transformation and leaching kinetics, advancing sustainable metal recovery.
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环境科学与技术
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湿法冶金
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废物资源化
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材料科学
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浸出动力学
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2024
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IF 8
Zhijia Liao,Zhenyu Yuan,Hongliang Gao,Fanli Meng
This study successfully synthesized a series of Mn(OH)F hollow structures doped with rare earth elements (Sm, Nd, Ce, and Tb) using a hydrothermal method . A comprehensive analysis was conducted on the influence of these dopant elements on the morphology and gas-sensitive properties of Mn(OH)F. The gas-sensing performance of Mn(OH)F nanomaterials doped with Sm, Nd, Ce, and Tb was extensively investigated at 150℃ for methyl acetate , ethyl acetate , propyl acetate , and butyl acetate . The results demonstrated good gas-sensing capabilities, with responses reaching 2.0, 2.0, 2.0, and 2.5, respectively. Compared to undoped Mn(OH)F nanomaterials , the operating temperature of these sensors was reduced by about 100℃, and the response values were nearly tripled. Exceptional selectivity and stability were also observed. In addition, an in-depth exploration was conducted into the underlying mechanisms behind the enhanced gas response due to rare earth element doping . This study provides strong theoretical support for the development of efficient acetate ester gas sensors, demonstrating broad prospects for their widespread application in the industrial field.
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材料科学
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化学传感器
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JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
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2025
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IF 4.6
Huakuo Zhou,Peng Li,Yifei Li,Yi Ke,Xia Zhang,Jun Meng
In recent years, most of the studies on nanozymes have focused on improving their catalytic activity and direct synthesis, but this task is still very complex. Bimetallic oxides are particularly popular due to their mixed valence and synergistic effects between different metal ions. In this study, Fe-Mn bimetallic oxide nano-cubes were prepared by fast and effective solvothermal synthesis, and nano-flower-like structures were grown on the surface of Fe-Mn oxide nanocubes via controlled etching. The synthesized Fe-Mn bimetallic oxide nano-flowers (FMBO NFs) have great oxidase-like activity. On this basis, a simple, economical and accurate colorimetric sensor was established by combining 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). Exposure to L-cysteine (L-Cys) inhibited the catalytic activity of FMBO NFs. As the concentration of L-Cys increased, the absorbance at 652 nm decreased, with a good linear relationship in the range of 0.01-1000 μM, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 3.99 × 10 -11 M, and the detection of L-Cys in the actual sample egg yolk was successfully achieved. This study provides theoretical support for the effective design of bimetallic oxide nanozyme activity, and can guide the development of an accurate detection system for the analysis of L-Cys in food.
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纳米材料科学
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生物传感
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食品分析
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Journal of Energy Storage
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2025
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IF 9.8
Yanmin Qin,Shihao Zhao,Haoda Wu,Chenxu Sun,Jing Xu,Ming Yang,Ruidan Shi,Haifeng Bao
Transition metal sulfides such as FeS are promising anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their high theoretical capacity and natural abundance. However, their practical application is hindered by poor electronic conductivity, severe volume expansion, and irreversible structural degradation. To overcome these limitations, we report a dual-regulation strategy that integrates Mn doping and nitrogen-doped carbon (NC) coating to synergistically enhance both the lattice structure and interface characteristics of FeS. The resulting Mn-FeS/NC composite exhibits anisotropic lattice expansion, with the (102) crystal plane spacing increasing from 0.209 nm to 0.263 nm. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that Mn doping significantly lowers the Li + insertion/extraction energy barrier. Meanwhile, the NC coating forms a highly conductive and flexible network that buffers volume changes and enhances interfacial stability. Benefiting from this multiscale synergy, Mn-FeS/NC delivers a high initial discharge capacity of 1660.4 mAh g −1 at 0.1 A g −1 with an initial Coulombic efficiency of 75.8 %, and maintains 728.9 mAh g −1 after 600 cycles at 1.0 A g −1 . Even at 5.0 A g −1 , a capacity of 413.6 mAh g −1 is retained. Kinetic analysis confirms a dominant pseudocapacitive behaviour, contributing up to 72.3 % at high scan rates. This study not only provides quantitative insight into the synergistic effect of Mn doping and NC encapsulation, but also offers a viable design strategy for high-performance metal sulfide anodes in next-generation LIBs.
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储能
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材料科学
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电化学
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纳米技术
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电池技术
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Small
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2024
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IF 13
Lili Xu,Jianli Nan,Songxue Han,Zhixuan Yu,Shuangli Wu,Youxing Fang,Shaojun Dong
In nature, active Mn 3+ –ligand complexes produced by laccase catalyzed oxidation can act as the low-molecular mass, diffusible redox mediators to oxidize the phenolic substrates overcoming the limitations of natural enzymes. Learning from the metal–ligand coordination of natural functional units, high-valence Mn metal–organic framework (Mn MOF) is constructed to simulate the catalysis in natural mediator system. Benefiting from the characteristics of nanoscale size, rich metal coordination unsaturated sites, and mixed valence state dominated by Mn(III), Nano Mn(III)-TP exhibits superior laccase-mimicking activity, whose V max (maximal reaction rate) is much higher than that of natural laccase. Referring to natural systems, relevant free radical experiments prove that the material induces the production of active oxygen species with the assistance of carboxylic acid, and active oxygen species further oxidize phenolic substrates. Based on its robust performances, the primary oxidative degradation of an emerging pollutant triclosan (TCS) is creatively applied, an important antiasthmatic medicine terbutaline sulfate (TBT) detection, and the synthesis of non-toxic and black near-natural dyes for dyeing. By simulating the essential mediators of natural enzymatic catalysis, an Mn MOF-based material that demonstrates multiple novel applications is successfully developed, which introduces a new reliable strategy for achieving versatile nature-mimicking catalysis.
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催化
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材料科学
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分析化学
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有机合成
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2025
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IF 5.4
Thao Pham Manh,Dinh Son Le,Ky Nguyen Van,Lan Ngo Thi,Tien Phat Doan,Dinh Thao Vu,Tuan Nguyen Van,Thu Hoa Nguyen Thi,Nguyen Vo Anh Duy,Minh Triet Dang,Nguyen To Van
s The present study demonstrates a successful synthesis of manganese-doped nickel cobalt sulfides (Mn-NiCo 2 S 4 ), which deliver marked improvements in electrochemical properties compared to pristine NiCo 2 S 4 . Comprehensive structural, morphological, compositional, surface, and electronic characterizations provide clear insights into the enhanced performance. Specifically, we identify three primary factors contributing to the superior electrochemical behaviors of Mn-NiCo 2 S 4 : ( i ) the appearance of hollow nanorods, which facilitates electrolyte access and improves ionic transport; ( ii ) the synergistic effects arising from the Faradaic reactions, which play a crucial role in boosting the electrochemical performance of Mn-NiCo 2 S 4 compared to the unmodified NiCo 2 S 4 ; and ( iii ) the enhances electronic conductivity from increased electron density and effective charge redistribution due to Mn doping confirmed by density functional theory simulations and experimental observations, leading to reduced internal resistance and improved electrochemical kinetics. Remarkably, Mn-NiCo 2 S 4 achieves an exceptional specific capacity of 470 C g -1 at a current density of 1 A g -1 . Additionally, the Mn-NiCo 2 S 4 //AC asymmetric supercapacitor delivers impressive energy densities ranging from 37.09 to 84.85 Wh kg -1 , corresponding to power densities decreasing from 7.09 to 0.79 kW kg -1 ; maintaining 50.52% capacity retention after 10,000 cycles at 2 mA cm -2 . These results underscore the potential of Mn-NiCo 2 S 4 and related doped materials as next-generation electrodes for advanced, high-performance supercapacitors, paving the way for significant advancements in energy storage technology.
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材料科学
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电化学
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纳米技术
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储能
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MOLECULES
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2025
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IF 4.6
Shefeng Li,Pengyi Zhao,Ziyang Liu,Chang Wang,Linling Wang,Siyu Ding
Microwave-assisted processing has shown tremendous promise in accelerating chemical reactions and reducing energy consumption through targeted dielectric heating. This study develops MOF-derived Mn-Co and Ce-Co oxide catalysts for energy-efficient benzene oxidation via microwave catalysis. The MnCo spinel oxides (particularly MnCo11-400) exhibit superior microwave absorption and catalytic activity due to enhanced oxygen mobility and tailored dielectric properties. Microwave irradiation enables rapid benzene mineralization over the MnCo11-400 catalyst, achieving 78% conversion at 30 W and complete conversion at 50 W, demonstrating exceptional energy efficiency at low power inputs. Microwaves significantly lower the reaction temperature compared to conventional thermal catalysis (ΔT = 100–250 °C). Stability tests confirm robustness over repeated power cycling (80% conversion retained after 3 × 1 h on/off cycles). Furthermore, an adsorption–microwave oxidation synergistic strategy is demonstrated: pre-adsorbed low-concentration benzene (1.15 mmol) at ambient temperature undergoes complete mineralization within 20 min under 30 W microwave irradiation. The intermittent microwave operation achieves equivalent benzene removal to continuous thermal processing while significantly reducing energy demand. This work establishes MOF-derived spinel oxides as high-performance microwave catalysts for low-temperature VOC abatement.
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催化
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环境化学
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材料科学
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微波化学
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化学工程
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2024
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IF 12.2
Yuxi Zhang,Yamin Deng,Jiangkai Xue,Yihan Cheng,Yulun Nie,Kunfu Pi,Yao Du,Xianjun Xie,Jianbo Shi,Yanxin Wang
The environmental fate of arsenic (As) relies substantially on its speciation, which occurs frequently coupled to the redox transformation of manganese. While trivalent manganese (Mn(III)), which is known for its high reactivity, is believed to play a role in As mobilization by iron (oxyhydr)oxides in dynamic aquifers, the exact roles and underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood. Using increasingly complex batch experiments that mimick As-affected aquifer conditions in combination with time-resolved characterization, we demonstrate that Mn(III)-NOM complexes play a crucial role in the manganese-mediated immobilization of As(III) by ferrihydrite and goethite . Under anaerobic condition , Mn(III)-fulvic acid (FA) rapidly oxidized 31.8% of aqueous As(III) and bound both As(III) and As(V). Furthermore, Mn(III)-FA exerted significantly different effects on the adsorption of As by ferrihydrite and goethite. Mn(III)-FA increased the adsorption of As by 6–16% due to the higher affinity of oxidation-produced As(V) for ferrihydrite under circumneutral conditions. In contrast, As adsorption by crystalline goethite was eventually inhibited due to the competitive effect of Mn(III)-FA. To summarize, our results reveal that Mn(III)-NOM complexes play dual roles in As retention by iron oxides , depending on the their crystallization. This highlights the importance of Mn(III) for the fate of As particularly in redox fluctuating groundwater environments.
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环境科学
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地球化学
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水文地质学
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FUEL
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2024
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IF 6.7
Wenxia Zhang,Hongtao Zhang,Mohamed Abbas,Juan Zhang,Zhijun Huang,Sibudjing Kawi,Jiangang Chen
The advancement of large-scale and environmentally-friendly solid-state synthesis methods is of paramount importance for the production of precipitated catalysts, notably Fe-based catalysts utilized in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS). In this study, we present an innovative solvent-independent, wastewater-free solid-state approach for the synthesis of highly efficient Fe/ZrO 2 catalysts, elucidating the mechanisms of promotion within this specific methodology. The prepared catalysts underwent rigorous evaluation under industrially-relevant FTS conditions (230–270 °C, 20 bar, and WHSV = 5400 mL/(g cat ⋅h)). A comprehensive suite of characterization techniques was employed to establish the intricate interplay between catalytic activity and structural attributes. We meticulously examined the impact of Na as an alkali promoter and the role of transition metals (Cu and Mn) in enhancing FTS catalytic performance. The catalytic outcomes obtained clearly demonstrate the pivotal role of the synergistic interaction between Mn and Na within the Na-Mn-Fe/ZrO 2 catalyst system in driving the FTS reaction. This synergism significantly enhances FTS performance, yielding an impressive CO conversion rate (89.91 %) while maintaining low selectivity to CH 4 (7.75 %). The incorporation of Mn and Na into the catalyst matrix enhances the dispersion of Fe 2 O 3 , thereby improving the reducibility of Mn/Fe oxides and elevating the electron density on the catalyst surface. These factors facilitate the formation of active Hägg iron carbide (χ-Fe 5 C 2 ), stimulating chain propagation and ultimately leading to the generation of valuable C 5+ hydrocarbon products, which underscores its potential as an optimal candidate for future industrial applications in Fe-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
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化学工程
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环境科学
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材料科学
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CATALYSIS TODAY
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2024
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IF 5.2
Xiaoyu Zhang,Xin Xu,Xinyu Wang,Huibin Liu,Mingli Fu
The improvement of catalytic efficiency is of great significance to the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a class of key air pollutants leading to ground-level ozone pollution. Herein, a series of micro-spherical Ca-Mn mixed oxides (Ca x Mn y O z ), namely CaMn 3 O 6 , Ca 2 Mn 3 O 8 and CaMnO 3 , were prepared by a two-step precipitation method, and defects were constructed on which by selective dissolution to enhance the low-temperature catalytic performance in the oxidation of propane (C 3 H 8 ) as a representative short-chain alkane VOCs. The synthesized Ca x Mn y O z oxides demonstrated drastically different response to the dissolution modification initiated by acid treatment. Specifically, after acid dissolution, while CaMn 3 O 6 and Ca 2 Mn 3 O 8 maintained largely their original structures, the perovskite-type CaMnO 3 underwent lattice rearrangement and was transformed into γ-MnO 2 -like product with only a tiny amount of Ca. In C 3 H 8 oxidation, the catalytic performance of CaMnO 3 was significantly improved after selective dissolution, as indicated by a significant decrease of T 90 , i.e. the temperature to achieve 90% C 3 H 8 conversion, from 455 °C to 240 °C. Mechanistic investigation by in-depth X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies revealed that selective dissolution led to higher Mn 4+ concentrations and more oxygen vacancies on the oxide surfaces, thus facilitated electron transfer and O 2 activation in C 3 H 8 oxidation reactions. This study paves a new path for the design of cost-effective oxide catalysts toward the abatement of short-chain alkane VOCs.
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2024
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IF 5.5
Kui Yan,Ruixin Chen,Qi Ling,Ziwei Zhao,Zihan Zhou,Xuan Li,Jianguo Lv,Chunbin Cao,Gang He,Zhaoqi Sun,Miao Zhang
This research presents an innovative approach to the in-situ fabrication of Mn-doped NiFe 2 O 4 (Mn-NiFe 2 O 4 ) nanosheet arrays directly on nickel foam substrates. The formation of precursors on the nickel foam substrates is achieved through spontaneous corrosion, followed by a thermal treatment to form the Mn-NiFe 2 O 4 nanosheet arrays. The material's structure and morphology were thoroughly examined, revealing that the addition of Mn transforms the nanoporous structure on the nickel foam into a nanosheet structure. The average thickness of the nanosheets is 30 nm, and their primary composition is Mn-doped NiFe 2 O 4 . The resulting highly porous structure of these nanosheets provides numerous active sites and effective electron and ion diffusion channels, thereby increasing charge density and mechanical stability. Electrochemical assays show that the areal-specific capacity of the synthesized electrode material reaches 4.34 C cm −2 (areal-specific capacitance is 8.68 F cm −2 ) at 1 mA cm −2 . Notably, the constructed hybrid supercapacitor achieves a power density of 544 µW cm −2 at an energy density of 390 µWh cm −2 . Furthermore, capacitance retention is 95.2% after 5000 charging cycles. Additionally, the assembled device delivers robust and sustained energy output for LED displays and electric toy cars. This method streamlines the production flow of electrode materials, reducing energy consumption while significantly enhancing the areal capacitance of supercapacitors. The assembled hybrid supercapacitor structure diagram and the assembled devices provide power sources for electric toy cars and LED displays.
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电化学
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纳米技术
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能源存储
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2025
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IF 6.3
Hongyu Wang,Tao Wang,Gonghao Li,Bo Wu,Ruijun Gao
Balancing increased recoverable strain with high phase transformation temperature is crucial for Cu-Al-Mn SMAs to cost-effectively overcome the service temperature limitation (<100°C) of NiTi-based SMAs. This study fabricated four types of Cu-12.5Al-3Mn SMAs modified with nano-Al₂O₃ p (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 wt%) using wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) with cored wires. It investigated the effects of nano-Al₂O₃ p on shape memory properties, exploring mechanisms via microstructural, phase, and hardness analysis. Results show that adding an appropriate amount of nano-Al₂O₃ p significantly enhances memory performance while maintaining high martensite transformation temperatures. The 0.5 wt% nano-Al₂O₃ p modified alloy exhibited optimal properties: a shape recovery rate of 87.77 % (13.8 % higher than the base alloy) and a recoverable strain of 7.02 % (>40 % higher than the commonly reported 5 %) under 8 % bending pre-strain. Its Ms temperature remained above 100°C (As, Af, Mf were largely unchanged), and full recovery time was halved compared to the unmodified alloy. The enhancement is attributed to nano-Al₂O₃ p strengthening the parent phase and improving thermoelastic martensite order via pinning. Their high stability under WAAM's high-energy heat source minimizes impact on alloy composition, while dispersed particles create lattice distortion and stress fields, reducing the energy barrier for martensitic transformation.
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冶金学
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纳米技术
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机械工程
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