Micro-arc oxidation(MAO)is one of the promising methods to improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys.However,there are plenty of micro-pores in the traditional MAO films,deteriorating their protection prope...Micro-arc oxidation(MAO)is one of the promising methods to improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys.However,there are plenty of micro-pores in the traditional MAO films,deteriorating their protection property.A novel self-sealing pore MAO film was developed in this paper.The morphologies and chemical composition of the film were detected by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDX).The corrosion behavior was investigated by electrochemical and salt spray tests.The possible film formation and corrosion mechanisms were proposed.The self-sealing pore film presents a blue appearance.Most of the micro-pores in the surface of the film are sealed during the film formation process.The chemical composition of the film mainly contains Mg,O,Ti,F and P.The self-sealing pore film exhibits better corrosion resistance compared with the traditional silicate film.Especially,the self-sealing pore film keeps intact after salt spray test for 2000 h,which can be attributed to its high compactness.展开更多
Poor corrosion resistance is one of the main disadvantages for biodegradable magnesium-based metals,especially applied for bone fixation,where there is a high demand of bio-mechanical strength and stability.Surface co...Poor corrosion resistance is one of the main disadvantages for biodegradable magnesium-based metals,especially applied for bone fixation,where there is a high demand of bio-mechanical strength and stability.Surface coating has been proved as an effective method to control the in vivo degradation.In this study a Ca-P self-sealing micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coating was studied to verify its efficacy and biological properties by in vitro and in vivo tests.It was found that the MAO coating could effectively retard the degradation according to immersion and electrochemical tests as well as 3D reconstruction by X-ray tomography after implantation.The MAO coating exhibited no toxicity and could stimulate the new bone formation.Therefore,the Ca-P self-sealing MAO coating could be a potential candidate for application of biodegradable Mg-based implant in bone fixations.展开更多
In the context of deep geological disposal of radioactive waste in clay formations, the thermo-hydro- mechanical （THM） behavior of the indurated Callovo-Oxfordian and Opalinus clay rocks has been extensively investi...In the context of deep geological disposal of radioactive waste in clay formations, the thermo-hydro- mechanical （THM） behavior of the indurated Callovo-Oxfordian and Opalinus clay rocks has been extensively investigated in our laboratory under repository relevant conditions： （1） rock stress covering the range from the lithostatic state to redistributed levels after excavation; （2） variation of the humidity in the openings due to ventilation as well as hydraulic drained and undrained boundary conditions; （3） gas generation from corrosion of metallic components within repositories; and （4） thermal loading from high-level radioactive waste up to the designed maximum temperature of 90 ~C and even beyond to 150 ~C, Various important aspects concerning the long-term barrier functions of the clay host rocks have been studied： （1） fundamental concept for effective stress in the porous clay-water system; （2） stress- driven deformation and damage as well as resulting permeability changes; （3） moisture influences on mechanical properties; （4） self-sealing of fractures under mechanical load and swelling]slaking of clay minerals upon water uptake; （5） gas migration in fractured and resealed claystones; and （6） thermal impact on the hydro-mechanical behavior and properties, Major findings from the investigations are summarized in this paper,展开更多
In this study,the axial swelling strain of red-bed mudstone under different vertical stresses are measured by swell-under-load method,and the microstructure of mudstone after hygroscopic swelling is studied by mercury...In this study,the axial swelling strain of red-bed mudstone under different vertical stresses are measured by swell-under-load method,and the microstructure of mudstone after hygroscopic swelling is studied by mercury intrusion porosimetry(MIP).The weakening coefficient and Weibull distribution function are introduced into the coupling model of mudstone moisture diffusion-swelling deformation-fracture based on finite-discrete element method(FDEM).The weakening effect of moisture on mudstone's mechanical parameters,as well as the heterogeneity of swelling deformation and stress distribution,is considered.The microcrack behavior and energy evolution of mudstone during hygroscopic swelling deformation under different vertical stresses are studied.The results show that the axial swelling strain of mudstone decreases with increase of the vertical stress.At low vertical stresses,moisture absorption in mudstone leads to formation of cracks caused by hydration-induced expansion.Under high vertical stresses,a muddy sealing zone forms on the mudstone surface,preventing further water infiltration.The simulation results of mudstone swelling deformation also demonstrate that it involves both swelling of the mudstone matrix and swelling caused by crack expansion.Notably,crack expansion plays a dominant role in mudstone swelling.With increasing vertical stress,the cracks in mudstone change from tensile cracks to shear cracks,resulting in a significant reduction in the total number of cracks.While the evolution of mudstone kinetic energy shows similarities under different vertical stresses,the evolution of strain energy varies significantly due to the presence of different types of cracks in the mudstone.The findings provide a theoretical basis for understanding the hygroscopic swelling deformation mechanism of red-bed mudstone at various depths.展开更多
基金financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51171198)National Key Basic Research Program of China(No.2013CB632205)the International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China(2011DFA50904).
文摘Micro-arc oxidation(MAO)is one of the promising methods to improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys.However,there are plenty of micro-pores in the traditional MAO films,deteriorating their protection property.A novel self-sealing pore MAO film was developed in this paper.The morphologies and chemical composition of the film were detected by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDX).The corrosion behavior was investigated by electrochemical and salt spray tests.The possible film formation and corrosion mechanisms were proposed.The self-sealing pore film presents a blue appearance.Most of the micro-pores in the surface of the film are sealed during the film formation process.The chemical composition of the film mainly contains Mg,O,Ti,F and P.The self-sealing pore film exhibits better corrosion resistance compared with the traditional silicate film.Especially,the self-sealing pore film keeps intact after salt spray test for 2000 h,which can be attributed to its high compactness.
基金This work was financially supported by National Basic Research program of China(973 program,No.2012CB619101)Innovative R&D Team of Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy and Related Implanted Device(No.201001C0104669453).
文摘Poor corrosion resistance is one of the main disadvantages for biodegradable magnesium-based metals,especially applied for bone fixation,where there is a high demand of bio-mechanical strength and stability.Surface coating has been proved as an effective method to control the in vivo degradation.In this study a Ca-P self-sealing micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coating was studied to verify its efficacy and biological properties by in vitro and in vivo tests.It was found that the MAO coating could effectively retard the degradation according to immersion and electrochemical tests as well as 3D reconstruction by X-ray tomography after implantation.The MAO coating exhibited no toxicity and could stimulate the new bone formation.Therefore,the Ca-P self-sealing MAO coating could be a potential candidate for application of biodegradable Mg-based implant in bone fixations.
基金funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy(BMWi)under contract number02E10377
文摘In the context of deep geological disposal of radioactive waste in clay formations, the thermo-hydro- mechanical （THM） behavior of the indurated Callovo-Oxfordian and Opalinus clay rocks has been extensively investigated in our laboratory under repository relevant conditions： （1） rock stress covering the range from the lithostatic state to redistributed levels after excavation; （2） variation of the humidity in the openings due to ventilation as well as hydraulic drained and undrained boundary conditions; （3） gas generation from corrosion of metallic components within repositories; and （4） thermal loading from high-level radioactive waste up to the designed maximum temperature of 90 ~C and even beyond to 150 ~C, Various important aspects concerning the long-term barrier functions of the clay host rocks have been studied： （1） fundamental concept for effective stress in the porous clay-water system; （2） stress- driven deformation and damage as well as resulting permeability changes; （3） moisture influences on mechanical properties; （4） self-sealing of fractures under mechanical load and swelling]slaking of clay minerals upon water uptake; （5） gas migration in fractured and resealed claystones; and （6） thermal impact on the hydro-mechanical behavior and properties, Major findings from the investigations are summarized in this paper,
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42172308)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(No.2022331).
文摘In this study,the axial swelling strain of red-bed mudstone under different vertical stresses are measured by swell-under-load method,and the microstructure of mudstone after hygroscopic swelling is studied by mercury intrusion porosimetry(MIP).The weakening coefficient and Weibull distribution function are introduced into the coupling model of mudstone moisture diffusion-swelling deformation-fracture based on finite-discrete element method(FDEM).The weakening effect of moisture on mudstone's mechanical parameters,as well as the heterogeneity of swelling deformation and stress distribution,is considered.The microcrack behavior and energy evolution of mudstone during hygroscopic swelling deformation under different vertical stresses are studied.The results show that the axial swelling strain of mudstone decreases with increase of the vertical stress.At low vertical stresses,moisture absorption in mudstone leads to formation of cracks caused by hydration-induced expansion.Under high vertical stresses,a muddy sealing zone forms on the mudstone surface,preventing further water infiltration.The simulation results of mudstone swelling deformation also demonstrate that it involves both swelling of the mudstone matrix and swelling caused by crack expansion.Notably,crack expansion plays a dominant role in mudstone swelling.With increasing vertical stress,the cracks in mudstone change from tensile cracks to shear cracks,resulting in a significant reduction in the total number of cracks.While the evolution of mudstone kinetic energy shows similarities under different vertical stresses,the evolution of strain energy varies significantly due to the presence of different types of cracks in the mudstone.The findings provide a theoretical basis for understanding the hygroscopic swelling deformation mechanism of red-bed mudstone at various depths.
