Showing papers in "Transactions of The Indian Ceramic Society in 2020"
TL;DR: In this paper, the development and characterization of low-cost flat microfiltration ceramic membranes from West Cameroonian kaolin, cassava starch and bovine bone ash as pore-formi...
Abstract: The present work is focused on the development and characterization of low-cost flat microfiltration ceramic membranes from West Cameroonian kaolin, cassava starch and bovine bone ash as pore-formi...
17 citations
TL;DR: To improve the corrosion resistance of the ceramic layer prepared by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) on magnesium alloy, a hydrophobic Mg-Al-Co layered double hydroxide (LDH) coating was fabricated in this paper.
Abstract: To improve the corrosion resistance of the ceramic layer prepared by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) on magnesium alloy, a hydrophobic Mg-Al-Co layered double hydroxide (LDH) coating was fabricated on MA...
15 citations
TL;DR: Suitable sintering ability and excellent densification are important factors for forsterite (Mg2SiO4) ceramics and refractories when used in glass furnaces, continuous casting tundishes, non-ferrou...
Abstract: Suitable sintering ability and excellent densification are important factors for forsterite (Mg2SiO4) ceramics and refractories when used in glass furnaces, continuous casting tundishes, non-ferrou...
12 citations
TL;DR: MgAl2O4:M (M = Ti, Mn, Co, Ni) phosphors were successfully prepared by a modified polyacrylamide gel method in this article.
Abstract: MgAl2O4:M (M = Ti, Mn, Co, Ni) phosphors were successfully prepared by a modified polyacrylamide gel method. Calcination temperature and metal particle has significant effects on the phase transiti...
11 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a micro-arc oxidation (MAO) ceramic layer was first prepared on LA103Z Mg-Li alloy, and then the MAO coating was applied on LA10...
Abstract: In order to improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium-lithium (Mg-Li) alloy, a micro-arc oxidation (MAO) ceramic layer was first prepared on LA103Z Mg-Li alloy, and then the MAO coating on LA10...
9 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors developed mechanochemically synthesized nano-crystalline hydroxyapatite (nHAp) bioceramics using clam seashells and phosphoric acid by varying the CaO:H3PO4
Abstract: The aim of the present investigation is to develop mechanochemically synthesized nano-crystalline hydroxyapatite (nHAp) bioceramics using clam seashells and phosphoric acid by varying the CaO:H3PO4...
7 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of calcium bentonite addition on compressive strength, efflorescence extent and drying shrinkage of fly-ash based geopolymer mortar was investigated.
Abstract: The influence of calcium bentonite addition on the compressive strength, efflorescence extent and drying shrinkage of fly-ash based geopolymer mortar was investigated The results showed that appro
6 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the degradation of methylene blue (MB) directly on the TiO2-coated tiles under the condition of the tiles being covered with anatase-TiO2 films was investigated.
Abstract: The present work reports a convenient way to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of anatase TiO2 films by monitoring the degradation of methylene blue (MB) directly on the TiO2 coated tiles under ...
6 citations
TL;DR: Eu3+ doped M3La2Si3O12 (M = Mg2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+) materials were prepared using sol-gel technique.
Abstract: Eu3+ doped M3La2Si3O12 (M = Mg2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+) materials were prepared using sol-gel technique. The samples were prepared at a temperature of 950oC using 0.01-0.05 mole of Eu3+ ion to examine ...
6 citations
TL;DR: High strength ceramic proppants are a significant factor during the hydraulic fracturing process as mentioned in this paper, although many system ceramic proppers have been developed, their strength remained relatively low, and their performance was poor.
Abstract: High strength ceramic proppants are a significant factor during the hydraulic fracturing process. Although many system ceramic proppants have been developed, their strength remained relatively low....
5 citations
TL;DR: The effects of gamma irradiation in the dose rate of 25 kGy on the structural and optical properties of ZrO2 doped sodium borate glasses were studied in this paper.
Abstract: The effects of gamma irradiation in the dose rate of 25 kGy on the structural and optical properties of ZrO2 doped sodium borate glasses were studied. Glassy nature confirmed by XRD and all the phy...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors deal with the synthesis of a cordierite ceramics, using a natural Algerian kaolin named DD3 of black colour, located in the region of Djbel Dbagh in Guelma.
Abstract: The work presented in this article deals with the synthesis of a cordierite ceramics, using a natural Algerian kaolin named DD3 of black colour, located in the region of Djbel Dbagh in Guelma. A sy...
TL;DR: Ferroelectric ceramic compositions were prepared via conventional solid-state route with high density (92-99%) establishing the sintering conditions as discussed by the authors, and the results showed that the resulting Ferroelectric ceramics were of high density.
Abstract: Ferroelectric ceramic compositions SrBi2–xYxNb2O9 (x = 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8) were prepared via conventional solid-state route with high density (92-99%) establishing the sintering conditions....
TL;DR: Based on the attribute of asbestos tailings rich in silicon and magnesium, the powder was pre-calcined followed by MgO addition in the green body and finally sintered to develo...
Abstract: Based on the attribute of asbestos tailings rich in silicon and magnesium, the powder of asbestos tailings was pre-calcined followed by MgO addition in the green body and finally sintered to develo...
TL;DR: A promising Aurivillius layered pervoskite ceramics, namely, the title compound has drawn interest in recent days owing to its figure of merit (magnetoelectric coupled properties).
Abstract: A promising Aurivillius layered pervoskite ceramics, namely, the title compound has drawn interest in recent days owing to its figure of merit (magnetoelectric coupled properties). General formula ...
TL;DR: In this article, powder metallurgy route was employed to synthesize SiO2 (5, 10 and 15 vol%) coated aluminium borate whisker (ABOw) reinforced aluminium composites.
Abstract: In this investigation, powder metallurgy route was employed to synthesize SiO2 (5, 10 and 15 vol%) coated aluminium borate whisker (ABOw) reinforced aluminium composites. Commercial pure aluminium ...
TL;DR: Based on the oxidation kinetics of C/SiC composites at 900o-1200oC in stress-oxidation environment, a non-uniform model of oxidation has been suggested in this paper.
Abstract: Based on the oxidation kinetics of C/SiC composites at 900o-1200oC in stress-oxidation environment, a non-uniform model of oxidation has been suggested in this paper. Combined with fiber notch mode...
TL;DR: In this article, Indian natural magnesite containing silica and lime as main impurities was beneficiated using reverse froth flotation technique, Pine oil was used as frother, Flotigam EDA as collector and sodium h...
Abstract: Indian natural magnesite containing silica and lime as main impurities was beneficiated using reverse froth flotation technique. Pine oil was used as frother, Flotigam EDA as collector and sodium h...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identified Cerium (Ce) as a substituent to the perovskite lattice, which is known to influence the properties of piezoelectric ceramics.
Abstract: Substitution in A or/and B sites of the perovskite lattice, or strain engineering is known to influence the properties of piezoelectric ceramics. Cerium (Ce) has been identified as a substituent to...
TL;DR: Alumina and monel superalloy was successfully joined by active metal brazing technique using Ticusil (68.8Ag-26.7Cu-4.5Ti in wt%) filler alloy in a vacuum furnace at 910°C for 10 min under a vacuum as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Alumina and monel superalloy was successfully joined by active metal brazing technique using Ticusil (68.8Ag-26.7Cu-4.5Ti in wt%) filler alloy in a vacuum furnace at 910°C for 10 min under a vacuum...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the mechanical behavior of green ceramic parts fabricated in scanning-based ceramic microstereolithography (CM SL) based on investigation of the properties of the green parts.
Abstract: The present work is based on investigation of mechanical behavior of green ceramic parts fabricated in scanning based ceramic microstereolithography (CM SL). This study is essential as many times g...
TL;DR: XRD results show that diffraction peak of M3B is gradually apparent with the increase of annealing temperature and time, which indicates that annesaling can promote the formation of M 3B phase as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: XRD results show that diffraction peak of M3B is gradually apparent with the increase of annealing temperature and time, which indicates that annealing can promote the formation of M3B phase. The i...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors used carbon fibers as additives in the castable composites used in injecting lance to solve the problem of spalling and corrosion during thermal cycles, and they used carbon fiber as additive in the matr...
Abstract: With spalling and corrosion during thermal cycles, the castable composites used in injecting lance are easily damaged. In order to solve this problem, we used carbon fibers as additives in the matr...
TL;DR: In this article, the UV/Visible absorption and infra-red transmission characteristics due to Cu+/Cu2+ redox in silica glass were investigated and the results showed that the glass composition 18Na2O-2MgO-8CaO-72SiO2 (
Abstract: The aim of this investigation is to study the UV/Visible absorption and infra-red transmission characteristics due to Cu+/Cu2+ redox in silica glass The glass composition 18Na2O-2MgO-8CaO-72SiO2 (
TL;DR: In this article, the local arrangement of atoms needs to be studied for under-standings of atoms for both amorphous and nanocrystalline materials, which is very difficult and challenging.
Abstract: Determination of local atomic structure at nanoscale for both amorphous and nanocrystalline materials is very difficult and challenging. Local arrangement of atoms needs to be studied for understan...
TL;DR: In this paper, a novel method of preparing porous alumina with alumina powder and boric acid is firstly proposed and experimented, and its mechanism of the fabricating process is also investigated.
Abstract: In this paper, a novel method of preparing porous alumina with alumina powder and boric acid is firstly proposed and experimented, and its mechanism of the fabricating process is also investigated....
TL;DR: Calcium phosphate is widely used as an implant material in the biomedical field, mainly because they are chemically similar to the inorganic components of bones as mentioned in this paper, and is used in many applications.
Abstract: Calcium phosphate is widely used as an implant material in the biomedical field, mainly because they are chemically similar to the inorganic components of bones. In many applications, dimensional a...
TL;DR: In this article, a simple and cost effective resin coating process was used to surface modify nanocrystalline LiCoO2 particles with La2O3, which was characterized by temperature and humidity properties.
Abstract: Nanocrystalline LiCoO2 particles have been surface modified with La2O3 by a simple and cost effective resin coating process. The synthesized pure and La2O3 coated samples were characterized by ther...
TL;DR: In this paper, dry sliding wear experiments were carried out at constant normal load and sliding speed on electrodeposited Ni and Ni-α-nano Al2O3 coatings.
Abstract: Dry sliding wear experiments were carried out at constant normal load and sliding speed on electrodeposited Ni and Ni-α-nano Al2O3 coatings. The coating surfaces were worn against EN-32 HRc hardene...
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of synthesis approach on the structural and catalytic properties of a CoAl2O4/CuFe2O 4/CeO2/Ti O2 ceramic nanocomposite was investigated.
Abstract: To investigate the effect of synthesis approach on the structural and catalytic properties, CoAl2O4/CuFe2O4/CeO2/Ti O2 ceramic nanocomposite was synthesized by four liquid phase routes: mixing of c...