1. Microstructure and properties of hierarchical porous ZrO2/Al2O3 ceramics prepared by gel-foaming method.
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He, Xiulan, Zhang, Zhaofen, Wang, Shilong, and Su, Fengchu
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CALCIUM ions , *MICROSTRUCTURE , *SURFACE active agents , *POROSITY , *CERAMICS , *PHASE transitions - Abstract
Hierarchical porous ZrO2/Al2O3 ceramics with controllable pore structure were fabricated by gel-foaming method using nontoxic sodium alginate as gelling agent. Both the rheological property of ceramic slurry and the curing mechanism of gelatin system were studied. The effects of ZrO2 content and sintering temperature on the pore structure and properties were also investigated. The three-dimensional net structure forms between calcium ion and sodium alginate molecule; then, the ceramic powder can realize in situ solidification. The porosity changes from 33 to 74% with different ZrO2 content and sintering temperature. The macropores can be controlled through adjusting the foaming agent and ZrO2 contents. The mesopores are mainly regulated by sintering temperature. The porosity and pore structure can be tailored through optimizing the gel-foaming and sintering process parameters. The sintering temperature has important influence on the mechanical properties. The porous ceramics with 25% ZrO2 content sintered at 1550°C shows the highest compressive strength of 130MPa. The mechanical properties are improved with the micro-crack toughening and phase transformation mechanisms of ZrO2 phases. Hierarchical porous ceramics with more inter-connective pores, high specific surface area, and suitable strength are promising for filtration and catalyst support applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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