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Research paper thumbnail of Ion induced weight loss and thermal gravimetric analysis of ion-irradiated poly-vinyl formal

Research paper thumbnail of Mode of Action of Zn-DOPOx and Melamine Polyphosphate as Flame Retardants in Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polyamide 66

Polymers, Sep 6, 2022

This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY

Research paper thumbnail of SiOC-Based Strain Gauge with Ultrahigh Piezoresistivity at High Temperatures

SiOC-Based Strain Gauge with Ultrahigh Piezoresistivity at High Temperatures

Research paper thumbnail of ChemInform Abstract: Single-Source-Precursor Synthesis of Hafnium-Containing Ultrahigh-Temperature Ceramic Nanocomposites (UHTC-NCs)

ChemInform, Nov 20, 2014

Single-Source Precursors to Ternary Silver Indium Sulfide Materials.-It is demonstrated that thin... more Single-Source Precursors to Ternary Silver Indium Sulfide Materials.-It is demonstrated that thin films of cubic AgIn 5 S 8 can be deposited on glass substrates at 400 and 450 • C by aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition of a THF solution of compound (IVa) as single-source precursor. The structure of (IVb)•CHCl 3 is determined by single crystal XRD. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with Z = 2.-(DEIVARAJ, THEIVANAYAGAM C.; PARK,

Research paper thumbnail of High‐temperature phase and microstructure evolution of polymer‐derived SiZrCN and SiZrBCN ceramic nanocomposites

High‐temperature phase and microstructure evolution of polymer‐derived SiZrCN and SiZrBCN ceramic nanocomposites

Journal of the American Ceramic Society, May 7, 2020

A zirconium and a zirconium/boron containing single‐source precursor were synthesized via chemica... more A zirconium and a zirconium/boron containing single‐source precursor were synthesized via chemical modification of a commercially available polysilazane (Durazane 1800) with tetrakis (dimethylamido) zirconium (IV) (TDMAZ) as well as with both TDMAZ and borane dimethyl sulfide complex, respectively. The polymer‐to‐ceramic transformation of the precursors into SiZrCN and SiZrBCN ceramics as well as the thermal evolution of their phase composition and microstructure was studied. The pyrolysis of the precursors led to the formation of amorphous SiZrCN and SiZrBCN ceramics. Interestingly, the as prepared SiZrBCN ceramic was single‐phasic and fully featureless; whereas SiZrCN exhibited the presence of nano‐sized ZrO2 particles; however, only very localized in close proximity to internal surfaces. Heat treatment at higher temperatures induced crystallization processes in both prepared ceramics. Thus, at temperatures beyond 1500°C, cubic ZrCxNy, β‐Si3N4 as well as β‐SiC were generated. It was shown that the incorporation of B into SiZrCN suppressed the crystallization of ZrCxNy and, in addition, impeded the reaction of SiNx with C, resulting in an improved thermal stability of SiZrBCN compared to SiZrCN ceramic. Moreover boron was shown to be mainly located in the sp2‐hybridized “free” carbon present in SiZrBCN, forming a turbostratic BCN phase which has been unequivocally detected by means of high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDS)

Research paper thumbnail of Structure and magnetic properties of iron nanoparticles stabilized in carbon

Structure and magnetic properties of iron nanoparticles stabilized in carbon

Journal of Applied Physics, Feb 15, 2006

Nanoparticles composed of iron and carbon have been produced by chemical vapor synthesis. A detai... more Nanoparticles composed of iron and carbon have been produced by chemical vapor synthesis. A detailed structural, electronic, and magnetic characterization has been performed by several methods. The atomic arrangement in the as-prepared particles is strongly affected and stabilized by excess carbon. Small clusters of different ferrous phases are the building blocks of the particles. Due to the in situ formation of a carbonaceous shell the particles are stable against oxidation at ambient conditions. The magnetic properties are influenced by the exceptionally small particle size. The particles exhibit superparamagnetic behavior with a blocking temperature of 30K and the temperature dependence of the magnetization is governed by the finite size of the system.

Research paper thumbnail of Microstructure and high-temperature deformation behavior of Al2O3–TiO2 obtained from ultra-high-pressure densification of metastable powders

Microstructure and high-temperature deformation behavior of Al2O3–TiO2 obtained from ultra-high-pressure densification of metastable powders

Acta Materialia, Dec 1, 2011

Metastable alumina composite powders with 13 wt.% titania were produced by plasma spraying using ... more Metastable alumina composite powders with 13 wt.% titania were produced by plasma spraying using liquid nitrogen quenched substrates. The material consisted of a mixture of Al2O3 in a distorted spinel structure and a large amount of amorphous phases. High-pressure–high-temperature sintering below the crystallization temperature of the amorphous phase yielded a crystalline/amorphous composite that was used for creep experiments. During heating

Research paper thumbnail of Heterogeneous self-supported dirhodium(<scp>ii</scp>) catalysts with high catalytic efficiency in cyclopropanation – a structural study

Catalysis Science & Technology, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Nowotny phase Mo <sub>3+2</sub> <i> <sub>x</sub> </i> Si <sub>3</sub> C <sub>0.6</sub> dispersed in a porous SiC/C matrix: A novel catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction

Nowotny phase Mo 3+2 x Si 3 C 0.6 dispersed in a porous SiC/C matrix: A novel catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction

Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Aug 27, 2019

The ternary Nowotny phase (NP), with a composition Mo3+2xSi3C0.6 (x = 0.9‐0.764), is found to be ... more The ternary Nowotny phase (NP), with a composition Mo3+2xSi3C0.6 (x = 0.9‐0.764), is found to be catalytically active in the field of electrochemical water splitting. The NP embedded in a porous SiC/C nanocomposite matrix is synthesized via a single‐source‐precursor approach which involves the reaction of allylhydridopolycarbosilane with MoO2(acac)2. Thermal treatment of the single‐source‐precursor up to 1400°C in a protective atmosphere results in the in situ formation of nanocrystalline Mo3+2xSi3C0.6 immobilized in a thermally and corrosion‐stable SiC/C matrix. The weight fractions of the observed crystalline phases Mo3+2xSi3C0.6 and SiC amount to ca. 28 (26) and 72 (74) wt%, respectively, when prepared at 1400°C (1350°C). The porosity of the formed nanocomposite is adjusted by the addition of polystyrene (PS) as a pore former to the single‐source‐precursor resulting in a specific surface area up to 206 m2/g. The electrocatalytic activity of the Mo3+2xSi3C0.6/C/SiC nanocomposite with respect to the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is characterized by low over potentials of 22 and 138 mV vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) for applying 1 and 10 mA cm−2 of current density, respectively. The analyzed electrocatalytic performance exceeds that of most Mo‐based electrocatalysts and shows high stability (over 90%) during 35 hours.

Research paper thumbnail of Visible Light Photocatalysis with c-WO<sub>3–<i>x</i></sub>/WO<sub>3</sub>×H<sub>2</sub>O Nanoheterostructures In Situ Formed in Mesoporous Polycarbosilane-Siloxane Polymer

Journal of the American Chemical Society, Mar 11, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Polymer-Derived SiOC/ZrO<sub>2</sub>Ceramic Nanocomposites with Excellent High-Temperature Stability

Polymer-Derived SiOC/ZrO2Ceramic Nanocomposites with Excellent High-Temperature Stability

Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2010

Polymer‐derived SiOC/ZrO2 ceramic nanocomposites have been prepared using two synthetic approache... more Polymer‐derived SiOC/ZrO2 ceramic nanocomposites have been prepared using two synthetic approaches. A commercially available polymethylsilsesquioxane (MK Belsil PMS) was filled with nanocrystalline zirconia particles in the first approach. The second method involved the addition of zirconium tetra(n‐propoxide), Zr(OnPr)4, as zirconia precursor to polysilsesquioxane. The prepared materials have been subsequently cross‐linked and pyrolyzed at 1100°C in argon atmosphere to provide SiOC/ZrO2 ceramics. The obtained SiOC/ZrO2 materials were characterized by means of X‐ray diffraction, elemental analysis, Raman spectroscopy as well as transmission electron microscopy. Furthermore, annealing experiments at temperatures from 1300° to 1600°C have been performed. The annealing experiments revealed that the incorporation of ZrO2 into the SiOC matrix remarkably increases the thermal stability of the composites with respect to crystallization and decomposition at temperatures exceeding 1300°C. The results obtained within this study emphasize the enormous potential of polymer‐derived SiOC/ZrO2 composites for high‐temperature applications.

Research paper thumbnail of Low temperature synthesis of nanocrystalline MnIn2O4 spinel

Low temperature synthesis of nanocrystalline MnIn2O4 spinel

Dalton Transactions, 2012

Manganese indate, MnIn(2)O(4), with magnetic Mn(2+) ions on A-sites was synthesized by coprecipit... more Manganese indate, MnIn(2)O(4), with magnetic Mn(2+) ions on A-sites was synthesized by coprecipitation method followed by the calcination of the resulting precursor in air at 500 °C.

Research paper thumbnail of Boron-modified perhydropolysilazane towards facile synthesis of amorphous SiBN ceramic with excellent thermal stability

Journal of Advanced Ceramics, May 28, 2022

SiBN ceramics are widely considered to be the most promising material for microwavetransparent ap... more SiBN ceramics are widely considered to be the most promising material for microwavetransparent applications in harsh environments owing to its excellent thermal stability and low dielectric constant. This work focuses on the synthesis and ceramization of single-source precursors for the preparation of SiBN ceramics as well as the investigation of the corresponding microstructural evolution at high temperatures including molecular dynamic simulations. Carbon-and chlorine-free perhydropolysilazanes were reacted with borane dimethyl sulfide complex at different molar ratios to synthesize single-source precursors, which were subsequently pyrolyzed and annealed under N 2 atmosphere (without ammonolysis) to prepare SiBN ceramics at 1100, 1200, and 1300 ℃ with high ceramic yield in contrast to previously widely-used ammonolysis synthesis process. The obtained amorphous SiBN ceramics were shown to have remarkably improved thermal stability and oxidation resistance compared to amorphous silicon nitride. Particularly, the experimental results have been combined with molecular dynamics simulation to further study the amorphous structure of SiBN and the atomic-scale diffusion behavior of Si, B, and N at 1300 ℃. Incorporation of boron into the SiN network is found to suppress the crystallization of the formed amorphous silicon nitride and hence improves its thermal stability in N 2 atmosphere.

Research paper thumbnail of 7Li NMR as a tool for the characterization of functional materials for lithium secondary batteries

7Li NMR as a tool for the characterization of functional materials for lithium secondary batteries

Verhandlungen der Deutschen Physikalischen Gesellschaft, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of 蓄積蛍光体BaFBr:Eu 2+ の合成と機能性

蓄積蛍光体BaFBr:Eu 2+ の合成と機能性

Journal of Applied Physics, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Highly flexible and ultrathin Mo2C film via in-situ growth on graphene oxide for electromagnetic shielding application

Carbon, 2020

This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the ad... more This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the addition of a cover page and metadata, and formatting for readability, but it is not yet the definitive version of record. This version will undergo additional copyediting, typesetting and review before it is published in its final form, but we are providing this version to give early visibility of the article. Please note that, during the production process, errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain.

Research paper thumbnail of High-temperature oxidation behavior of polymer-derived SiHfBCN ceramic nanocomposites

High-temperature oxidation behavior of polymer-derived SiHfBCN ceramic nanocomposites

Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2016

Within this study, the oxidation behavior of SiHfBCN ceramic powders and monoliths was studied at... more Within this study, the oxidation behavior of SiHfBCN ceramic powders and monoliths was studied at temperatures from 1200 to 1400 °C. Both powder and monolithic samples exhibited parabolic oxidation behavior characterized by very low rates (10−9–10−8 mg2 cm−4 h−1). The activation energy of 112.9 kJ mol−1, which was determined for the SiHfBCN powder, is comparable to that of other silica formers such as silicon or SiC and relates to the diffusion of molecular oxygen through silica scale. Whereas, the values determined for the SiHfBCN ceramic monoliths (174 and 140 kJ mol−1, depending on the Hf content) indicate the complex nature of their oxidation process, leading at temperatures below 1300 °C to a continuous oxide scale consisting of borosilicate, silica, m-and t-HfO2. At higher temperatures, the oxide scale consists of silica, HfSiO4 as well as m-and t-HfO2 and becomes discontinuous, probably due to the evaporation of boria.

Research paper thumbnail of Single-source-precursor synthesis of novel V8C7/SiC(O)-based ceramic nanocomposites

Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2016

In the present work, novel V 8 C 7 /SiC(O) ceramic nanocomposites were synthesized upon thermal t... more In the present work, novel V 8 C 7 /SiC(O) ceramic nanocomposites were synthesized upon thermal transformation of a polymer-derived single-source-precursor, which was obtained by the chemical modification of a polycarbosilane with vanadyl acetylacetonate. High-temperature treatment of the precursor in argon atmosphere first leads to an amorphous SiVOC single-phase ceramic which subsequently undergoes phase-separation, crystallization and finally converts into V 8 C 7 /SiC(O) ceramic nanocomposites. Interestingly, the high-temperature stability of V 8 C 7 /SiC(O) was shown to strongly depend on the oxygen content present either in the SiC(O) matrix or in the atmosphere during the annealing process. Thus, larger oxygen contents induce a conversion of the V 8 C 7 phase into V 5 Si 3. The specific surface area (SSA) of the obtained nanocomposite powders depends on the processing temperature: The SSA decreases from 64 to 4 m 2 /g as the pyrolysis temperature increases from 600 to 1300 • C, respectively. Whereas it increases again to ca. 50 m 2 /g as the sample is exposed to 1700 • C (6 h annealing), due to the evolution of CO. Preliminary results of the catalytic activity of the V 8 C 7 /SiC(O)-based materials show that they are active for the decomposition of the ammonia. The maximum ammonia conversion efficiency was found to be 35% at around 650 • C, which is higher than that of the pure vanadium carbide reported in the literature (ca. 13%).

Research paper thumbnail of 3D-ordered carbon materials by melt-shear organization for tailor-made hybrid core–shell polymer particle architectures

Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2016

The melt-shear organization technique for tailor-made polystyrene-co-polyacrylonitrile (PSAN) she... more The melt-shear organization technique for tailor-made polystyrene-co-polyacrylonitrile (PSAN) shell and silica core particles is investigated yielding easy-scalable carbonaceous porous films after etching and appropriate thermal treatment.

Research paper thumbnail of 新規V8C7/SiC(O)基セラミックナノ複合材料の単一源前躯体合成

新規V8C7/SiC(O)基セラミックナノ複合材料の単一源前躯体合成

Journal of The European Ceramic Society, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Ion induced weight loss and thermal gravimetric analysis of ion-irradiated poly-vinyl formal

Research paper thumbnail of Mode of Action of Zn-DOPOx and Melamine Polyphosphate as Flame Retardants in Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polyamide 66

Polymers, Sep 6, 2022

This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY

Research paper thumbnail of SiOC-Based Strain Gauge with Ultrahigh Piezoresistivity at High Temperatures

SiOC-Based Strain Gauge with Ultrahigh Piezoresistivity at High Temperatures

Research paper thumbnail of ChemInform Abstract: Single-Source-Precursor Synthesis of Hafnium-Containing Ultrahigh-Temperature Ceramic Nanocomposites (UHTC-NCs)

ChemInform, Nov 20, 2014

Single-Source Precursors to Ternary Silver Indium Sulfide Materials.-It is demonstrated that thin... more Single-Source Precursors to Ternary Silver Indium Sulfide Materials.-It is demonstrated that thin films of cubic AgIn 5 S 8 can be deposited on glass substrates at 400 and 450 • C by aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition of a THF solution of compound (IVa) as single-source precursor. The structure of (IVb)•CHCl 3 is determined by single crystal XRD. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with Z = 2.-(DEIVARAJ, THEIVANAYAGAM C.; PARK,

Research paper thumbnail of High‐temperature phase and microstructure evolution of polymer‐derived SiZrCN and SiZrBCN ceramic nanocomposites

High‐temperature phase and microstructure evolution of polymer‐derived SiZrCN and SiZrBCN ceramic nanocomposites

Journal of the American Ceramic Society, May 7, 2020

A zirconium and a zirconium/boron containing single‐source precursor were synthesized via chemica... more A zirconium and a zirconium/boron containing single‐source precursor were synthesized via chemical modification of a commercially available polysilazane (Durazane 1800) with tetrakis (dimethylamido) zirconium (IV) (TDMAZ) as well as with both TDMAZ and borane dimethyl sulfide complex, respectively. The polymer‐to‐ceramic transformation of the precursors into SiZrCN and SiZrBCN ceramics as well as the thermal evolution of their phase composition and microstructure was studied. The pyrolysis of the precursors led to the formation of amorphous SiZrCN and SiZrBCN ceramics. Interestingly, the as prepared SiZrBCN ceramic was single‐phasic and fully featureless; whereas SiZrCN exhibited the presence of nano‐sized ZrO2 particles; however, only very localized in close proximity to internal surfaces. Heat treatment at higher temperatures induced crystallization processes in both prepared ceramics. Thus, at temperatures beyond 1500°C, cubic ZrCxNy, β‐Si3N4 as well as β‐SiC were generated. It was shown that the incorporation of B into SiZrCN suppressed the crystallization of ZrCxNy and, in addition, impeded the reaction of SiNx with C, resulting in an improved thermal stability of SiZrBCN compared to SiZrCN ceramic. Moreover boron was shown to be mainly located in the sp2‐hybridized “free” carbon present in SiZrBCN, forming a turbostratic BCN phase which has been unequivocally detected by means of high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDS)

Research paper thumbnail of Structure and magnetic properties of iron nanoparticles stabilized in carbon

Structure and magnetic properties of iron nanoparticles stabilized in carbon

Journal of Applied Physics, Feb 15, 2006

Nanoparticles composed of iron and carbon have been produced by chemical vapor synthesis. A detai... more Nanoparticles composed of iron and carbon have been produced by chemical vapor synthesis. A detailed structural, electronic, and magnetic characterization has been performed by several methods. The atomic arrangement in the as-prepared particles is strongly affected and stabilized by excess carbon. Small clusters of different ferrous phases are the building blocks of the particles. Due to the in situ formation of a carbonaceous shell the particles are stable against oxidation at ambient conditions. The magnetic properties are influenced by the exceptionally small particle size. The particles exhibit superparamagnetic behavior with a blocking temperature of 30K and the temperature dependence of the magnetization is governed by the finite size of the system.

Research paper thumbnail of Microstructure and high-temperature deformation behavior of Al2O3–TiO2 obtained from ultra-high-pressure densification of metastable powders

Microstructure and high-temperature deformation behavior of Al2O3–TiO2 obtained from ultra-high-pressure densification of metastable powders

Acta Materialia, Dec 1, 2011

Metastable alumina composite powders with 13 wt.% titania were produced by plasma spraying using ... more Metastable alumina composite powders with 13 wt.% titania were produced by plasma spraying using liquid nitrogen quenched substrates. The material consisted of a mixture of Al2O3 in a distorted spinel structure and a large amount of amorphous phases. High-pressure–high-temperature sintering below the crystallization temperature of the amorphous phase yielded a crystalline/amorphous composite that was used for creep experiments. During heating

Research paper thumbnail of Heterogeneous self-supported dirhodium(<scp>ii</scp>) catalysts with high catalytic efficiency in cyclopropanation – a structural study

Catalysis Science & Technology, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Nowotny phase Mo <sub>3+2</sub> <i> <sub>x</sub> </i> Si <sub>3</sub> C <sub>0.6</sub> dispersed in a porous SiC/C matrix: A novel catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction

Nowotny phase Mo 3+2 x Si 3 C 0.6 dispersed in a porous SiC/C matrix: A novel catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction

Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Aug 27, 2019

The ternary Nowotny phase (NP), with a composition Mo3+2xSi3C0.6 (x = 0.9‐0.764), is found to be ... more The ternary Nowotny phase (NP), with a composition Mo3+2xSi3C0.6 (x = 0.9‐0.764), is found to be catalytically active in the field of electrochemical water splitting. The NP embedded in a porous SiC/C nanocomposite matrix is synthesized via a single‐source‐precursor approach which involves the reaction of allylhydridopolycarbosilane with MoO2(acac)2. Thermal treatment of the single‐source‐precursor up to 1400°C in a protective atmosphere results in the in situ formation of nanocrystalline Mo3+2xSi3C0.6 immobilized in a thermally and corrosion‐stable SiC/C matrix. The weight fractions of the observed crystalline phases Mo3+2xSi3C0.6 and SiC amount to ca. 28 (26) and 72 (74) wt%, respectively, when prepared at 1400°C (1350°C). The porosity of the formed nanocomposite is adjusted by the addition of polystyrene (PS) as a pore former to the single‐source‐precursor resulting in a specific surface area up to 206 m2/g. The electrocatalytic activity of the Mo3+2xSi3C0.6/C/SiC nanocomposite with respect to the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is characterized by low over potentials of 22 and 138 mV vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) for applying 1 and 10 mA cm−2 of current density, respectively. The analyzed electrocatalytic performance exceeds that of most Mo‐based electrocatalysts and shows high stability (over 90%) during 35 hours.

Research paper thumbnail of Visible Light Photocatalysis with c-WO<sub>3–<i>x</i></sub>/WO<sub>3</sub>×H<sub>2</sub>O Nanoheterostructures In Situ Formed in Mesoporous Polycarbosilane-Siloxane Polymer

Journal of the American Chemical Society, Mar 11, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Polymer-Derived SiOC/ZrO<sub>2</sub>Ceramic Nanocomposites with Excellent High-Temperature Stability

Polymer-Derived SiOC/ZrO2Ceramic Nanocomposites with Excellent High-Temperature Stability

Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2010

Polymer‐derived SiOC/ZrO2 ceramic nanocomposites have been prepared using two synthetic approache... more Polymer‐derived SiOC/ZrO2 ceramic nanocomposites have been prepared using two synthetic approaches. A commercially available polymethylsilsesquioxane (MK Belsil PMS) was filled with nanocrystalline zirconia particles in the first approach. The second method involved the addition of zirconium tetra(n‐propoxide), Zr(OnPr)4, as zirconia precursor to polysilsesquioxane. The prepared materials have been subsequently cross‐linked and pyrolyzed at 1100°C in argon atmosphere to provide SiOC/ZrO2 ceramics. The obtained SiOC/ZrO2 materials were characterized by means of X‐ray diffraction, elemental analysis, Raman spectroscopy as well as transmission electron microscopy. Furthermore, annealing experiments at temperatures from 1300° to 1600°C have been performed. The annealing experiments revealed that the incorporation of ZrO2 into the SiOC matrix remarkably increases the thermal stability of the composites with respect to crystallization and decomposition at temperatures exceeding 1300°C. The results obtained within this study emphasize the enormous potential of polymer‐derived SiOC/ZrO2 composites for high‐temperature applications.

Research paper thumbnail of Low temperature synthesis of nanocrystalline MnIn2O4 spinel

Low temperature synthesis of nanocrystalline MnIn2O4 spinel

Dalton Transactions, 2012

Manganese indate, MnIn(2)O(4), with magnetic Mn(2+) ions on A-sites was synthesized by coprecipit... more Manganese indate, MnIn(2)O(4), with magnetic Mn(2+) ions on A-sites was synthesized by coprecipitation method followed by the calcination of the resulting precursor in air at 500 °C.

Research paper thumbnail of Boron-modified perhydropolysilazane towards facile synthesis of amorphous SiBN ceramic with excellent thermal stability

Journal of Advanced Ceramics, May 28, 2022

SiBN ceramics are widely considered to be the most promising material for microwavetransparent ap... more SiBN ceramics are widely considered to be the most promising material for microwavetransparent applications in harsh environments owing to its excellent thermal stability and low dielectric constant. This work focuses on the synthesis and ceramization of single-source precursors for the preparation of SiBN ceramics as well as the investigation of the corresponding microstructural evolution at high temperatures including molecular dynamic simulations. Carbon-and chlorine-free perhydropolysilazanes were reacted with borane dimethyl sulfide complex at different molar ratios to synthesize single-source precursors, which were subsequently pyrolyzed and annealed under N 2 atmosphere (without ammonolysis) to prepare SiBN ceramics at 1100, 1200, and 1300 ℃ with high ceramic yield in contrast to previously widely-used ammonolysis synthesis process. The obtained amorphous SiBN ceramics were shown to have remarkably improved thermal stability and oxidation resistance compared to amorphous silicon nitride. Particularly, the experimental results have been combined with molecular dynamics simulation to further study the amorphous structure of SiBN and the atomic-scale diffusion behavior of Si, B, and N at 1300 ℃. Incorporation of boron into the SiN network is found to suppress the crystallization of the formed amorphous silicon nitride and hence improves its thermal stability in N 2 atmosphere.

Research paper thumbnail of 7Li NMR as a tool for the characterization of functional materials for lithium secondary batteries

7Li NMR as a tool for the characterization of functional materials for lithium secondary batteries

Verhandlungen der Deutschen Physikalischen Gesellschaft, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of 蓄積蛍光体BaFBr:Eu 2+ の合成と機能性

蓄積蛍光体BaFBr:Eu 2+ の合成と機能性

Journal of Applied Physics, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Highly flexible and ultrathin Mo2C film via in-situ growth on graphene oxide for electromagnetic shielding application

Carbon, 2020

This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the ad... more This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the addition of a cover page and metadata, and formatting for readability, but it is not yet the definitive version of record. This version will undergo additional copyediting, typesetting and review before it is published in its final form, but we are providing this version to give early visibility of the article. Please note that, during the production process, errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain.

Research paper thumbnail of High-temperature oxidation behavior of polymer-derived SiHfBCN ceramic nanocomposites

High-temperature oxidation behavior of polymer-derived SiHfBCN ceramic nanocomposites

Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2016

Within this study, the oxidation behavior of SiHfBCN ceramic powders and monoliths was studied at... more Within this study, the oxidation behavior of SiHfBCN ceramic powders and monoliths was studied at temperatures from 1200 to 1400 °C. Both powder and monolithic samples exhibited parabolic oxidation behavior characterized by very low rates (10−9–10−8 mg2 cm−4 h−1). The activation energy of 112.9 kJ mol−1, which was determined for the SiHfBCN powder, is comparable to that of other silica formers such as silicon or SiC and relates to the diffusion of molecular oxygen through silica scale. Whereas, the values determined for the SiHfBCN ceramic monoliths (174 and 140 kJ mol−1, depending on the Hf content) indicate the complex nature of their oxidation process, leading at temperatures below 1300 °C to a continuous oxide scale consisting of borosilicate, silica, m-and t-HfO2. At higher temperatures, the oxide scale consists of silica, HfSiO4 as well as m-and t-HfO2 and becomes discontinuous, probably due to the evaporation of boria.

Research paper thumbnail of Single-source-precursor synthesis of novel V8C7/SiC(O)-based ceramic nanocomposites

Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2016

In the present work, novel V 8 C 7 /SiC(O) ceramic nanocomposites were synthesized upon thermal t... more In the present work, novel V 8 C 7 /SiC(O) ceramic nanocomposites were synthesized upon thermal transformation of a polymer-derived single-source-precursor, which was obtained by the chemical modification of a polycarbosilane with vanadyl acetylacetonate. High-temperature treatment of the precursor in argon atmosphere first leads to an amorphous SiVOC single-phase ceramic which subsequently undergoes phase-separation, crystallization and finally converts into V 8 C 7 /SiC(O) ceramic nanocomposites. Interestingly, the high-temperature stability of V 8 C 7 /SiC(O) was shown to strongly depend on the oxygen content present either in the SiC(O) matrix or in the atmosphere during the annealing process. Thus, larger oxygen contents induce a conversion of the V 8 C 7 phase into V 5 Si 3. The specific surface area (SSA) of the obtained nanocomposite powders depends on the processing temperature: The SSA decreases from 64 to 4 m 2 /g as the pyrolysis temperature increases from 600 to 1300 • C, respectively. Whereas it increases again to ca. 50 m 2 /g as the sample is exposed to 1700 • C (6 h annealing), due to the evolution of CO. Preliminary results of the catalytic activity of the V 8 C 7 /SiC(O)-based materials show that they are active for the decomposition of the ammonia. The maximum ammonia conversion efficiency was found to be 35% at around 650 • C, which is higher than that of the pure vanadium carbide reported in the literature (ca. 13%).

Research paper thumbnail of 3D-ordered carbon materials by melt-shear organization for tailor-made hybrid core–shell polymer particle architectures

Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2016

The melt-shear organization technique for tailor-made polystyrene-co-polyacrylonitrile (PSAN) she... more The melt-shear organization technique for tailor-made polystyrene-co-polyacrylonitrile (PSAN) shell and silica core particles is investigated yielding easy-scalable carbonaceous porous films after etching and appropriate thermal treatment.

Research paper thumbnail of 新規V8C7/SiC(O)基セラミックナノ複合材料の単一源前躯体合成

新規V8C7/SiC(O)基セラミックナノ複合材料の単一源前躯体合成

Journal of The European Ceramic Society, 2016