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Calcium silicate hydrate colloid at different humidities: Microstructure, deformation mechanism, and mechanical properties
Calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) is the main hydration product of Portland cement, while fundamental questions persist regarding its colloidal structure and water content. In this work, we developed a full atomistic C-S-H colloid model and investigated the physical and mechanical properties at different gel water concentrations. Water confined in nanometer gel pores degrades the mechanical properties of C-S-H because of its hydrolysis effect. A “ductile to brittle” transition was observed in the C-S-H colloid model with increasing gel water contents, evolving from transgranular failure to intergranular fracture. The gel water confined in nanometer-sized pores displays glassy characteristics, and it acts as a lubricant and facilitates structure distortions during the deformation. We elucidated the topology effect of the hydrogen bond network on the evolution of the viscoelasticity of C-S-H at different humidities. In conclusion, this work sheds light on the role of water in C-S-H colloids from nanostructure perspectives.
Substituting Ce with La and Nd in Al11Ce3: Effect on microstructure and mechanical properties
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Trade-offs in the latent representation of microstructure evolution
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In-situ ETEM study of plasma-facing tungsten nanofuzz oxidation at atmospheric pressure: Microstructure evolution and substrate-free oxidation kinetics
To enable sustainable carbon-free fusion energy, managing reactor structural material degradation during normal operation as well as accident scenarios is vital. Tungsten (W) plasma-facing materials (PFMs) are susceptible to aggressive high-temperature oxidation during air-ingress fusion reactor accidents, yet there's a lack of oxidation kinetic data for irradiated tungsten. Here, in this study, we utilize atmospheric environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM) to present the first kinetic data for substrate-free W nanofuzz oxidation at 400 ºC and 500 ºC in 1 bar dry air. Comparison with pristine bulk W during the early parabolic stage suggests an irradiationdecelerated oxidation for W nanofuzz. Our time-resolved in-situ characterization reveals a durable amorphous surface oxide, likely promoted by high-flux He + irradiation-induced surface defects, serving as an effective passivating layer that impedes nanofuzz oxidation onset. This surface oxide layer also interfaces well with newly formed orthorhombic WO 3 , facilitated by stress relief through He bubble shrinkage, providing lasting passivating protection throughout the nanofuzz parabolic oxidation. This new finding challenges conventional notions of irradiation's negative impact on metal oxidation, and calls for advanced characterization to enhance our understanding of fusion energy materials degradation, informed by further accident modeling.
In-Situ TEM study of microstructural evolution in proton irradiated single crystal UO2 under high-temperature annealing
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Microstructure evolution in ultra-high purity Fe-Cr alloys under low-PKA proton irradiation
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Quantification of porosity and microstructure and their effect on quasi-static and dynamic behavior of additively manufactured Inconel 718
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Microstructures and properties of Ti/TiC composites fabricated by laser-directed energy deposition
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Heterogeneous microstructure development in additive friction-stir deposited Al-Mg-Si alloy
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