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Journal articleZhang T, Vandeperre LJ, Cheeseman CR, 2014,
Formation of magnesium silicate hydrate (M-S-H) cement pastes using sodium hexametaphosphate
, Cement and Concrete Research, Vol: 65, Pages: 8-14, ISSN: 0008-8846Magnesium silicate hydrate (M-S-H) gel is formed by the reaction of brucite with amorphous silica during sulphate attack in concrete and M-S-H is therefore regarded as having limited cementing properties. The aim of this work was to form M-S-H pastes, characterise the hydration reactions and assess the resulting properties. It is shown that M-S-H pastes can be prepared by reacting magnesium oxide (MgO) and silica fume (SF) at low water to solid ratio using sodium hexametaphosphate (NaHMP) as a dispersant. Characterisation of the hydration reactions by x-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis shows that brucite and M-S-H gel are formed and that for samples containing 60 wt.% SF and 40 wt.% MgO all of the brucites react with SF to form M-S-H gel. These M-S-H cement pastes were found to have compressive strengths in excess of 70 MPa.
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Journal articleKuenzel C, Li L, Vandeperre L, et al., 2014,
Influence of sand on the mechanical properties of metakaolin geopolymers
, CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, Vol: 66, Pages: 442-446, ISSN: 0950-0618- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 65
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Journal articleBarg S, Perez FM, Ni N, et al., 2014,
Mesoscale assembly of chemically modified graphene into complex cellular networks
, Nature Communications, Vol: 5, Pages: 1-10, ISSN: 2041-1723The widespread technological introduction of graphene beyond electronics rests on our ability to assemble this two-dimensional building block into three-dimensional structures for practical devices. To achieve this goal we need fabrication approaches that are able to provide an accurate control of chemistry and architecture from nano to macroscopic levels. Here, we describe a versatile technique to build ultralight (density ≥1 mg cm−3) cellular networks based on the use of soft templates and the controlled segregation of chemically modified graphene to liquid interfaces. These novel structures can be tuned for excellent conductivity; versatile mechanical response (elastic-brittle to elastomeric, reversible deformation, high energy absorption) and organic absorption capabilities (above 600 g per gram of material). The approach can be used to uncover the basic principles that will guide the design of practical devices that by combining unique mechanical and functional performance will generate new technological opportunities.
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Journal articlePoologasundarampillai G, Yu B, Tsigkou O, et al., 2014,
Poly(gamma-glutamic acid)/Silica Hybrids with Calcium Incorporated in the Silica Network by Use of a Calcium Alkoxide Precursor
, Chemistry-A European Journal, Vol: 20, Pages: 8149-8160, ISSN: 1521-3765Current materials used for bone regeneration are usually bioactive ceramics or glasses. Although they bond to bone, they are brittle. There is a need for new materials that can combine bioactivity with toughness and controlled biodegradation. Sol-gel hybrids have the potential to do this through their nanoscale interpenetrating networks (IPN) of inorganic and organic components. Poly(γ-glutamic acid) (γ-PGA) was introduced into the sol-gel process to produce a hybrid of γ-PGA and bioactive silica. Calcium is an important element for bone regeneration but calcium sources that are used traditionally in the sol-gel process, such as Ca salts, do not allow Ca incorporation into the silicate network during low-temperature processing. The hypothesis for this study was that using calcium methoxyethoxide (CME) as the Ca source would allow Ca incorporation into the silicate component of the hybrid at room temperature. The produced hybrids would have improved mechanical properties and controlled degradation compared with hybrids of calcium chloride (CaCl2), in which the Ca is not incorporated into the silicate network. Class II hybrids, with covalent bonds between the inorganic and organic species, were synthesised by using organosilane. Calcium incorporation in both the organic and inorganic IPNs of the hybrid was improved when CME was used. This was clearly observed by using FTIR and solid-state NMR spectroscopy, which showed ionic cross-linking of γ-PGA by Ca and a lower degree of condensation of the Si species compared with the hybrids made with CaCl2 as the Ca source. The ionic cross-linking of γ-PGA by Ca resulted in excellent compressive strength and reduced elastic modulus as measured by compressive testing and nanoindentation, respectively. All hybrids showed bioactivity as hydroxyapatite (HA) was formed after immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF).
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Journal articleJones NG, Humphrey C, Connor LD, et al., 2014,
On the relevance of kinking to reversible hysteresis in MAX phases
, Acta Materialia, Vol: 69, Pages: 149-161, ISSN: 1359-6454This paper examines the idea that reversible hysteresis in MAX phases is caused by the formation, growth and collapse of unstable, or incipient, kink bands. In situ X-ray diffraction of polycrystalline Ti3SiC2 in compression showed that residual elastic lattice strains developed during the first loading cycle and remained approximately constant afterwards. These residual strains were compressive in grains with a low Schmid factor and tensile in grains with a high Schmid factor, consistent with previous observations of plastically deformed hexagonal metals. In contrast, incipient kink bands would be expected to collapse completely, without any residual strain. Elastoplastic self-consistent simulations showed that reversible hysteresis is predicted if some grains yield by slip on the basal plane, while others remain predominantly elastic, giving both the experimentally observed magnitude of the work dissipated and its dependence on the maximum applied stress. The reversible hysteresis in single crystals was studied by cyclically indenting thin films of Ti3SiC2 and Ti3SiC2/TiC multilayers on Al2O3 substrates. The work dissipated in the multilayer films was greater than in Ti3SiC2 alone, despite the reduction in volume fraction of Ti3SiC2. Reversible hysteresis was also observed during indentation of single-crystal cubic MgO, demonstrating that this behaviour can occur if there are insufficient slip systems to accommodate the strain around the indentation. These results show that reversible hysteresis is associated with conventional dislocation flow, without the need for unstable kinking.
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Journal articleChen Z, Wang X, Giuliani F, et al., 2014,
Surface quality improvement of porous thin films suitable for nanoindentation
, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, Vol: 40, Pages: 3913-3923, ISSN: 0272-8842- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 8
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Journal articleWong LLC, Barg S, Menner A, et al., 2014,
Macroporous polymer nanocomposites synthesised from high internal phase emulsion templates stabilised by reduced graphene oxide
, POLYMER, Vol: 55, Pages: 395-402, ISSN: 0032-3861- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 37
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Conference paperGlymond D, Vick M, Pan MJ, et al., 2014,
The effect of the addition of ceria stabilised zirconia on the creep of mullite
, Pages: 69-77, ISSN: 0196-6219Mullite is considered a promising candidate for ceramic recuperators in turbo propelled engines, due to due to its low thermal conductivity, adequate thermal shock resistance, low cost, low density, thermodynamic stability, and reasonable strength at high temperatures. Unfortunately, the limited fracture toughness of mullite (∼1.8-2.8 MPa m1/2) is considered too low. Improving the fracture toughness to 4.7 MPa m1/2 is possible by the addition of ceria stabilised zirconia (CSZ). However, the addition of CSZ to mullite may also affect other properties. In this paper the effect of the addition of CSZ on the creep resistance is described by comparing a mullite-zirconia composite made with a commercially available mullite powder against the creep behaviour of mullite made from the same mullite powder. The stress exponent is close to 1 and the activation energies for creep were similar at 426±38 kJ mol-1 and 452±15 kJ mol-1. However, the resistance to creep as expressed by a given strain rate for a given stress is 250°C lower in the 20 vol% zirconia-mullite composite compared to the baseline.
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Journal articleNi N, Kaufmann Y, Kaplan WD, et al., 2014,
Interfacial energies and mass transport in the Ni(Al)–Al2O3 system: The implication of very low oxygen activities
, Acta Materialia, Vol: 64, Pages: 282-296, ISSN: 1359-6454 -
Journal articleFu Q, Saiz E, Rahaman MN, et al., 2013,
Toward Strong and Tough Glass and Ceramic Scaffolds for Bone Repair
, ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Vol: 23, Pages: 5461-5476, ISSN: 1616-301X- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 167
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Journal articleHoumard M, Fu Q, Genet M, et al., 2013,
On the structural, mechanical, and biodegradation properties of HA/β-TCP robocast scaffolds
, JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS, Vol: 101, Pages: 1233-1242, ISSN: 1552-4973- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 78
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Journal articleGenet M, Houmard M, Eslava S, et al., 2013,
A two-scale Weibull approach to the failure of porous ceramic structures made by robocasting: Possibilities and limits (vol 33, pg 679, 2013)
, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, Vol: 33, Pages: 1393-1393, ISSN: 0955-2219 -
Journal articleChen Z, Wang X, Bhakhri V, et al., 2013,
Nanoindentation of porous bulk and thin films of La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3−δ
, Acta Materialia, Vol: 61, Pages: 5720-5734, ISSN: 1873-2453In this paper we show how reliable measurements on porous ceramic films can be made by appropriate nanoindentation experiments and analysis. Room-temperature mechanical properties of the mixed-conducting perovskite material La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3−δ (LSCF6428) were investigated by nanoindentation of porous bulk samples and porous films sintered at temperatures from 900 to 1200 °C. A spherical indenter was used so that the contact area was much greater than the scale of the porous microstructure. The elastic modulus of the bulk samples was found to increase from 33.8 to 174.3 GPa and hardness from 0.64 to 5.32 GPa as the porosity decreased from 45% to 5% after sintering at 900–1200 °C. Densification under the indenter was found to have little influence on the measured elastic modulus. The residual porosity in the “dense” sample was found to account for the discrepancy between the elastic moduli measured by indentation and by impulse excitation. Crack-free LSCF6428 films of acceptable surface roughness for indentation were also prepared by sintering at 900–1200 °C. Reliable measurements of the true properties of the films were obtained by data extrapolation provided that the ratio of indentation depth to film thickness was in the range 0.1–0.2. The elastic moduli of the films and bulk materials were approximately equal for a given porosity. The 3-D microstructures of films before and after indentation were characterized using focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy tomography. Finite-element modelling of the elastic deformation of the actual microstructures showed excellent agreement with the nanoindentation results.
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Journal articleGarcia-Tunon E, Barg S, Bell R, et al., 2013,
Designing Smart Particles for the Assembly of Complex Macroscopic Structures
, Angewandte Chemie-International Edition -
Journal articleWalter C, Barg S, Ni N, et al., 2013,
A novel approach for the fabrication of carbon nanofibre/ceramic porous structures
, Journal of the European Ceramic Society -
Journal articleKim H, Saiz E, Chhowalla M, et al., 2013,
Modeling of the self-limited growth in catalytic chemical vapor deposition of graphene
, NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, Vol: 15, ISSN: 1367-2630- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 43
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Conference paperWong LLC, Barg S, Menner A, et al., 2013,
Graphene oxide macroporous polymer foam nanocomposites synthesised via emulsion templating
, 245th National Spring Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), Publisher: AMER CHEMICAL SOC, ISSN: 0065-7727 -
Journal articleGenet M, Houmard M, Eslava S, et al., 2013,
A two-scale Weibull approach to the failure of porous ceramic structures made by robocasting: Possibilities and limits
, J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., Vol: 33, Pages: 679-688 -
Journal articleHuang J, Ten E, Liu G, et al., 2013,
Biocomposites of pHEMA with HA/β-TCP (60/40) for bone tissue engineering: Swelling, hydrolytic degradation, and <i>in vitro</i> behavior
, POLYMER, Vol: 54, Pages: 1197-1207, ISSN: 0032-3861- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 24
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Journal articleHuang J, Zhao D, Dangaria SJ, et al., 2013,
Combinatorial design of hydrolytically degradable, bone-like biocomposites based on PHEMA and hydroxyapatite
, POLYMER, Vol: 54, Pages: 909-919, ISSN: 0032-3861- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 25
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Journal articleSaiz E, Zimmermann EA, Lee JS, et al., 2013,
Perspectives on the role of nanotechnology in bone tissue engineering
, DENTAL MATERIALS, Vol: 29, Pages: 103-115, ISSN: 0109-5641- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 95
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Journal articleGarcia-Tunon E, Franco J, Eslava S, et al., 2013,
Synthesis and optimization of the production of millimeter-size hydroxyapatite single crystals by Cl--OH- ion exchange
, J. Am. Ceram. Soc., Vol: 96, Pages: 759-765 -
Conference paperWang J, Feilden-Irving E, Vandeperre LJ, et al., 2013,
THE HARDNESS OF ZrB<sub>2</sub> BETWEEN 1373 K AND 2273 K
, 36th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Publisher: AMER CERAMIC SOC, Pages: 187-195, ISSN: 0196-6219 -
Journal articleTomsia AP, Lee JS, Wegst UGK, et al., 2013,
Nanotechnology for Dental Implants
, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL IMPLANTS, Vol: 28, Pages: E535-E546, ISSN: 0882-2786- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 27
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Conference paperGlymond D, Vick M, Pan M-J, et al., 2013,
TAILORING MICROSTRUCTURES IN MULLITE FOR TOUGHNESS ENHANCEMENT
, Mechanical Behavior and Performance of Ceramics and Composites Symposium, Publisher: AMER CERAMIC SOC, Pages: 143-151, ISSN: 0196-6219 -
Journal articleEslava S, Zhang L, Vanstreels K, et al., 2012,
Metal-organic framework ZIF-8 as low-k dielectrics in microelectronics
, Chemistry of Materials, Vol: 25, Pages: 27-33 -
Journal articleKuenzel C, Grover LM, Vandeperre L, et al., 2012,
Production of nepheline/quartz ceramics from geopolymer mortars
, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol: 33, Pages: 251-258, ISSN: 1873-619XThis research has investigated the mechanical properties and microstructure of metakaolin derived geopolymer mortars containing 50% by weight of silica sand, after exposure to temperatures up to 1200 °C. The compressive strength, porosity and microstructure of the geopolymer mortar samples were not significantly affected by temperatures up to 800 °C. Nepheline (NaAlSiO4) and carnegieite (NaAlSiO4) form at 900 °C in the geopolymer phase and after exposure to 1000 °C the mortar samples were transformed into polycrystalline nepheline/quartz ceramics with relatively high compressive strength (∼275 MPa) and high Vickers hardness (∼350 HV). Between 1000 and 1200 °C the samples soften with gas evolution causing the formation of closed porosity that reduced sample density and limited the mechanical properties.
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Journal articleKuenzel C, Vandeperre LJ, Donatello S, et al., 2012,
Ambient Temperature Drying Shrinkage and Cracking in Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers
, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, Vol: 95, Pages: 3270-3277, ISSN: 0002-7820- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 184
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Journal articleGarcia-Tunon E, Couceiro R, Franco J, et al., 2012,
Synthesis and characterisation of large chlorapatite single-crystals with controlled morphology and surface roughness
, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE, Vol: 23, Pages: 2471-2482, ISSN: 0957-4530- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 14
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Journal articleEsteban-Tejeda L, Cabal B, Malpartida F, et al., 2012,
Soda-lime glass-coating containing silver nanoparticles on Ti-6Al-4V alloy
, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, Vol: 32, Pages: 2723-2729, ISSN: 0955-2219- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 13
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