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Cui M, Huang H, Zhang L, Yan J. Nanosecond Laser "Pulling" Patterning of Micro-Nano Structures on Zr-Based Metallic Glass. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206516. [PMID: 36604969 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexible and controllable fabrication of micro-nano structures on metallic glasses (MGs) endow them with more functional applications, but it is still challenging due to the unique mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of MGs. In this study, inspired by a new physical phenomenon observed in the nanosecond laser-MG interaction (i.e., the surface structure is transformed from the normally observed microgroove into the micro-nano bulge at a critical peak laser power intensity), a nanosecond laser "pulling" method is proposed to pattern the MG surface. The formation mechanism and evolution of the micro-nano bulge are investigated in detail, and accordingly, various micro-nano structures including the unidirectional stripe, pillar, cross-hatch patterns, "JLU", circle, triangle, and square, are derived and created on the MG surface, which affects the surface optical diffraction. Overall, this study provides a highly flexible and controllable method to fabricate micro-nano structures on MGs.
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- Mingming Cui
- Key Laboratory of CNC Equipment Reliability, Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of CNC Equipment Reliability, Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, Yokohama, 223-8522, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, Yokohama, 223-8522, Japan
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Biały M, Hasiak M, Łaszcz A. Review on Biocompatibility and Prospect Biomedical Applications of Novel Functional Metallic Glasses. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040245. [PMID: 36412886 PMCID: PMC9680474 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The continuous development of novel materials for biomedical applications is resulting in an increasingly better prognosis for patients. The application of more advanced materials relates to fewer complications and a desirable higher percentage of successful treatments. New, innovative materials being considered for biomedical applications are metallic alloys with an amorphous internal structure called metallic glasses. They are currently in a dynamic phase of development both in terms of formulating new chemical compositions and testing their properties in terms of intended biocompatibility. This review article intends to synthesize the latest research results in the field of biocompatible metallic glasses to create a more coherent picture of these materials. It summarizes and discusses the most recent findings in the areas of mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, in vitro cellular studies, antibacterial properties, and in vivo animal studies. Results are collected mainly for the most popular metallic glasses manufactured as thin films, coatings, and in bulk form. Considered materials include alloys based on zirconium and titanium, as well as new promising ones based on magnesium, tantalum, and palladium. From the properties of the examined metallic glasses, possible areas of application and further research directions to fill existing gaps are proposed.
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Effect of Laser Surface Structuring on Surface Wettability and Tribological Performance of Bulk Metallic Glass. CRYSTALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst12050748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) have been extremely popular in recent decades, owing to their superior properties. However, how to improve the surface functions and durability of BMGs has always been a key engineering issue. In this work, a facile laser-based surface structuring technique was developed for modulation and control of the surface functionalities of Zr-based BMG. For this technique, a laser beam was first irradiated on the surface to create periodic surface structure, followed by heat treatment to control surface chemistry. Through experimental analyses, it was clearly shown that laser surface structuring turned the BMG surface superhydrophilic, and subsequent heat treatment turned the surface superhydrophobic. We confirmed that the combination of laser-induced periodic surface structure and modified surface chemistry contributed to the wettability transition. The laser-heat-treated surface also exhibited improved antifriction performance with the help of lubrication medium. This work provides a feasible method for surface modification of BMG, suggesting applications in the areas of medicine, biology and microelectronics.
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Massive interstitial solid solution alloys achieve near-theoretical strength. Nat Commun 2022; 13:1102. [PMID: 35232964 PMCID: PMC8888583 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-28706-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Interstitials, e.g., C, N, and O, are attractive alloying elements as small atoms on interstitial sites create strong lattice distortions and hence substantially strengthen metals. However, brittle ceramics such as oxides and carbides usually form, instead of solid solutions, when the interstitial content exceeds a critical yet low value (e.g., 2 at.%). Here we introduce a class of massive interstitial solid solution (MISS) alloys by using a highly distorted substitutional host lattice, which enables solution of massive amounts of interstitials as an additional principal element class, without forming ceramic phases. For a TiNbZr-O-C-N MISS model system, the content of interstitial O reaches 12 at.%, with no oxides formed. The alloy reveals an ultrahigh compressive yield strength of 4.2 GPa, approaching the theoretical limit, and large deformability (65% strain) at ambient temperature, without localized shear deformation. The MISS concept thus offers a new avenue in the development of metallic materials with excellent mechanical properties. Interstitials can substantially strengthen metals. Here the authors show a massive interstitial solid solution (MISS) approach enabling a model multicomponent alloy to achieve near-theoretical strength together with large deformability.
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Production, Mechanical Properties and Biomedical Characterization of ZrTi-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses in Comparison with 316L Stainless Steel and Ti6Al4V Alloy. MATERIALS 2021; 15:ma15010252. [PMID: 35009398 PMCID: PMC8746055 DOI: 10.3390/ma15010252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility were studied for rapidly cooled 3 mm rods of Zr40Ti15Cu10Ni10Be25, Zr50Ti5Cu10Ni10Be25, and Zr40Ti15Cu10Ni5Si5Be25 (at.%) alloys, as well as for the reference 316L stainless steel and Ti-based Ti6Al4V alloy. Microstructure investigations confirm that Zr-based bulk metallic samples exhibit a glassy structure with minor fractions of crystalline phases. The nanoindentation tests carried out for all investigated composite materials allowed us to determine the mechanical parameters of individual phases observed in the samples. The instrumental hardness and elastic to total deformation energy ratio for every single phase observed in the manufactured Zr-based materials are higher than for the reference materials (316L stainless steel and Ti6Al4V alloy). A scratch tester used to determine the wear behavior of manufactured samples and reference materials revealed the effect of microstructure on mechanical parameters such as residual depth, friction force, and coefficient of friction. Electrochemical investigations in simulated body fluid performed up to 120 h show better or comparable corrosion resistance of Zr-based bulk metallic glasses in comparison with 316L stainless steel and Ti6Al4V alloy. The fibroblasts viability studies confirm the good biocompatibility of the produced materials. All obtained results show that fabricated biocompatible Zr-based materials are promising candidates for biomedical implants that require enhanced mechanical properties.
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Wang Q, Cheng Y, Zhu Z, Xiang N, Wang H. Modulation and Control of Wettability and Hardness of Zr-Based Metallic Glass via Facile Laser Surface Texturing. MICROMACHINES 2021; 12:1322. [PMID: 34832734 PMCID: PMC8623154 DOI: 10.3390/mi12111322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Bulk metallic glass (BMG) has received consistent attention from the research community owing to its superior physical and mechanical properties. Modulating and controlling the surface functionalities of BMG can be more interesting for the surface engineering community and will render more practical applications. In this work, a facile laser-based surface texturing technique is presented to modulate and control the surface functionalities (i.e., wettability and hardness) of Zr-based BMG. Laser surface texturing was first utilized to create periodic surface structures, and heat treatment was subsequently employed to control the surface chemistry. The experimental results indicate that the laser textured BMG surface became superhydrophilic immediately upon laser texturing, and it turned superhydrophobic after heat treatment. Through surface morphology and chemistry analyses, it was confirmed that the wettability transition could be ascribed to the combined effects of laser-induced periodic surface structure and controllable surface chemistry. In the meantime, the microhardness of the BMG surface has been remarkably increased as a result of laser surface texturing. The facile laser-based technique developed in this work has shown its effectiveness in modification and control of the surface functionalities for BMG, and it is expected to endow more useful applications.
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- Qinghua Wang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; (Q.W.); (Z.Z.); (N.X.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Guangdong University of Science and Technology Coordination and Innovation Research Institute, Foshan 528000, China;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; (Q.W.); (Z.Z.); (N.X.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; (Q.W.); (Z.Z.); (N.X.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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Sahu A, Mondal K, Pala RG. Activated Porous Highly Enriched Platinum and Palladium Electrocatalysts from Dealloyed Noncrystalline Alloys for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Arti Sahu
- Department of Chemical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur 208016 India
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur 208016 India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur 208016 India
- Materials Science Programme Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur 208016 India
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Mg-Based Metallic Glass-Polymer Composites: Investigation of Structure, Thermal Properties, and Biocompatibility. METALS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/met10070867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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In this work, the biomedical applicability and physical properties of magnesium-based metallic glass/polycaprolactone (PCL) composites are explored. The composites were fabricated via mechanical alloying and subsequent coextrusion. The coextrusion process was carried out at a temperature near to the supercooled liquid region of the metallic glass and the viscous region of the polymer. The structures, as well as thermal and mechanical properties of the obtained samples were characterized, and in vivo investigations were undertaken. The composite samples possess acceptable thermal and mechanical properties. Tensile tests indicate the ability of the composites to withstand more than 100% deformation. In vivo studies reveal that the composites are biologically compatible and could be promising for biomedical applications.
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Fabrication, Corrosion, and Mechanical Properties of Magnetron Sputtered Cu-Zr-Al Metallic Glass Thin Film. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12244147. [PMID: 31835686 PMCID: PMC6947152 DOI: 10.3390/ma12244147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The appearance of thin film metallic glasses (TFMGs) is gaining increasing interest because of their unique mechanical and anticorrosion properties and potential engineering applications. In this study, Cu–Zr–Al ternary thin film metallic glasses were fabricated by using DC magnetron sputtering equipment with various target powers. The evolution of the structure was systematically investigated by grazing incidence X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The deposition rate increases with the increasing of applied target power. The as-deposited thin films show an amorphous structure. The compositional fluctuations on the nanometer scale indicate the presence of two Cu- and Zr-rich amorphous phases. The electrochemical corrosion measurements indicated that Cu–Zr–Al thin film metallic glasses had good corrosion resistance in the sulfuric acid solution. Nanoindentation results showed that the mechanical deformation was found to be homogenous and reproducible with a high value range for the hardness and modulus.
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Singh JP, Lee BH, Lim WC, Shim CH, Lee J, Chae KH. Microstructure, local electronic structure and optical behaviour of zinc ferrite thin films on glass substrate. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2018; 5:181330. [PMID: 30473862 PMCID: PMC6227928 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.181330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Zinc ferrite thin films were deposited using a radio-frequency-sputtering method on glass substrates. As-deposited films were annealed at 200°C for 1, 3 and 5 h, respectively. X-ray diffraction studies revealed the amorphous nature of as-grown and annealed films. Thickness of as-deposited film is 96 nm as determined from Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy which remains almost invariant with annealing. Transmission electron microscopic investigations envisaged a low degree of crystalline order in as-deposited and annealed films. Thicknesses estimated from these measurements were almost 62 nm. Roughness values of these films were almost 1-2 nm as determined from atomic force microscopy. X-ray reflectivity measurements further support the results obtained from TEM and AFM. Near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure measurements envisaged 3+ and 2+ valence states of Fe and Zn ions in these films. UV-Vis spectra of these films were characterized by a sharp absorption in the UV region. All films exhibited almost the same value of optical band gap within experimental error, which is close to 2.86 eV.
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- Jitendra Pal Singh
- Advanced Analysis Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, South Korea
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- Advanced Analysis Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, South Korea
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Ketov SV, Joksimovic R, Xie G, Trifonov A, Kurihara K, Louzguine-Luzgin DV. Formation of nanostructured metallic glass thin films upon sputtering. Heliyon 2017; 3:e00228. [PMID: 28194451 PMCID: PMC5291747 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2016.e00228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Revised: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 12/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Morphology evolution of the multicomponent metallic glass film obtained by radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering was investigated in the present work. Two modes of metallic glass sputtering were distinguished: smooth film mode and clustered film mode. The sputtering parameters, which have the most influence on the sputtering modes, were determined. As a result, amorphous Ni-Nb thin films with a smooth surface and nanoglassy structure were deposited on silica float glass and Si substrates. The phase composition of the target appeared to have a significant influence on the chemical composition of the deposited amorphous thin film. The differences in charge transport and nanomechanical properties between the smooth and nanoglassy Ni-Nb film were also determined.
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- Sergey V. Ketov
- WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Aoba-Ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Aoba-Ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Aoba-Ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1(2), Leninskie Gory, GSP-1, Moscow 119991, Russia
- Physics Faculty, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow 119991, Russia
- National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”, Moscow, 119049, Russia
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- WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Aoba-Ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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Qin C, Hu Q, Li Y, Wang Z, Zhao W, Louzguine-Luzgin DV, Inoue A. Novel bioactive Fe-based metallic glasses with excellent apatite-forming ability. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 69:513-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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