C-encapsulated highly pure Ni, Co, and Fe magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs/C) were synthesized by an innovative one-step in-situ plasma in liquid method (solution plasma processing, SPP) without any additional reductants, agents, or treatment. Successful encapsulation of MNPs was demonstrated by using inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry and cyclic voltammetry techniques. The obtained X-ray diffraction patterns and transmission electron microscopy images corresponded to MNPs with average diameters of 5 nm and good crystalline structure. The C capsules with spherical shapes (containing onion-like layers) were characterized by uniform sizes (ranging from 20 nm to 30 nm) and chain-like morphologies. The synthesized MNPs/C exhibited superparamagnetic properties at room temperature and might be utilized in data storage, biomedical, and energy applications since various NPs (including bimetallic ones) could be easily prepared by changing working electrodes. This study shows the potential of SPP to be a candidate for the next-generation synthesis method of NPs/C.
Investigation to find a suitable coating material for a rudder application has been carried out in this study. Ten different coatings were prepared by arc spraying with Al-, Zn-, Cu-, and Fe-based wire feedstock. Both the cavitation erosion and marine corrosion behavior of the arc-sprayed coatings were evaluated, and compared with the conventional anti-corrosion paint. In terms of marine corrosion resistance, aluminum coating was the best among the tested coating systems while stainless steel coating showed the highest resistance against cavitation erosion. In addition, the effects of both the Si composition in Al-based coatings and the Ni composition in Cu-and Fe-based coatings were discussed in this study.
A lubricant-infused surface such
as an oil-impregnated porous surface
has great potentials for various applications due to its omniphobicity.
However, the drainage and depletion of the lubricant liquid oil remain
practical concerns for real applications. Here, we investigate the
effect of a specially designed bottle-shaped nanopore of anodic aluminum
oxide, which has a smaller pore diameter in the upper region than
the lower one, on the oil retentivity and anti-corrosion efficacy.
The effects of the viscosity and volatility of the lubricant oil were
further investigated for synergy. Results show that the bottle-shaped
pore helps to stably immobilize the lubricant oil in the nanostructure
and significantly enhances the robustness and anti-corrosion efficacy,
compared to the conventional cylindrical pores with straight walls
as well as the hybrid one featured with additional pillar structures.
Moreover, the enlarged oil capacity in the bottle-shaped pore allows
the oil to cover the underlying metallic surface effectively at cracks,
enhancing the damage tolerance with a unique self-healing capability.
The oil with a higher viscosity further enhances the benefits so that
the bottle-shaped pore impregnated with a higher-viscosity oil shows
greater anti-corrosion efficacy. It suggests that the combination
of the geometric features of nanopores and the fluid properties of
lubricant liquid can lead to a maximized longevity and anti-corrosion
efficacy of the liquid-infused surfaces for real applications.
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