98%
921
2 minutes
20
This study examines the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and wear behavior of medium-carbon dual-phase steel (AISI 1040) processed via Multi-Axis Compression (MAC). The DP steel was produced through inter-critical annealing at 745 °C, followed by MAC at 500 °C, resulting in a refined grain microstructure. Optical micrographs confirmed the presence of ferrite and martensite phases after annealing, with significant grain refinement observed following MAC. The average grain size decreased from 66 ± 4 μm to 18 ± 1 μm after nine MAC passes. Mechanical testing revealed substantial improvements in hardness (from 145 ± 9 HV to 298 ± 18 HV) and ultimate tensile strength (from 557 ± 33 MPa to 738 ± 44 MPa), attributed to strain hardening and the Hall-Petch effect. Fractographic analysis revealed a ductile failure mode in the annealed sample, while DP0 and DP9 exhibited a mixed fracture mode. Both DP0 and DP9 samples demonstrated superior wear resistance compared to the annealed sample. However, the DP9 sample exhibited slightly lower wear resistance than DP0, likely due to the fragmentation of martensite induced by high accumulated strain, which could act as crack initiation sites during sliding wear. Furthermore, wear resistance was significantly enhanced due to the combined effects of the DP structure and Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD). These findings highlight the potential of MAC processing for developing high-performance steels suitable for lightweight automotive applications.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12250940 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma18133139 | DOI Listing |
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
September 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 333 Long Teng Road, Shanghai 201620, P.R. China.
Silicon carbide (SiC) membranes combine exceptional chemical, thermal, and mechanical stability but suffer from surface inertness that precludes functionalization. Conversely, MOFs offer unmatched molecular selectivity but are typically powders, severely limiting their practical use. To address this, we develop a generalizable route to fabricate ultrastable MOF@SiC membranes via sequential oxidation and acidification, creating abundant Si-OH sites on SiC surfaces that covalently bond with Zr-MOF crystals; the bonding mechanism between MOFs and substrates has been extensively studied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNanoscale
September 2025
School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
Metal matrix composites are widely employed in aerospace and marine engineering due to their excellent mechanical properties and chemical stability. However, their surfaces remain vulnerable to corrosion, icing, and mechanical wear, severely compromising long-term reliability in harsh environments. Inspired by natural superhydrophobic surfaces such as lotus leaves, functional interfaces with high water repellency and interfacial stability can be engineered through the synergistic design of hierarchical micro/nanostructures and low-surface-energy chemical modifications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Biomater Sci Polym Ed
September 2025
North Eastern Federal University, Yakutsk, Russia.
The survey assessed tribological properties of the materials based on ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene for joint replacement liners by several major manufacturers. Being their crucial parameter, the mass wear rates were compared. Scanning electron microscopy was used to assess the metamorphosis of the materials surface after friction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSmall
September 2025
Department of Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, MOE and State Key Laboratory of High Pressure and Superhard Materials, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China.
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS) exhibits excellent lubrication capacity rooted in its layered structure, but it suffers significant structural and functional deterioration due to oxidation in ambient environments, limiting its applications. Concerted efforts are focused on enhancing the antioxidation ability of MoS, but challenges remain. This work conceptualizes and demonstrates a contrarian design of MoS-based film via metal incorporation and oxidation based on consideration of key fundamental principles of thermodynamics, chemistry, and physical mechanics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhys Chem Chem Phys
September 2025
Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials Manufacturing Processes and Equipment Ministry of Education, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
The development of environmentally friendly solid lubricants with exceptional wear resistance is imperative to address the escalating environmental concerns and performance limitations of conventional lubricants in demanding tribological applications. This study systematically investigated the wear resistance of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)/tungsten disulfide (WS)/graphene composites under normal applied loads (2 and 4 N) and varying solid lubricant contents (stoichiometric ratios of 0.2 referred to as CWG-0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF