Chavez-Vásconez, R., Arévalo, C., Torres, Y., Reyes-Valenzuela, M., Sauceda, S., Salvo, C., et al. (2023). Understanding the synergetic effects of mechanical milling and hot pressing on bimodal microstructure and tribo-mechanical behavior in porous Ti structures. J. Mater. Res. Technol., 27, 5243–5256.
Abstract: The utilization of porous biomedical implants featuring a bimodal microstructure has garnered substantial interest within the scientific community. This study delves into the intricate interplay between processing parameters, microstructural attributes, and the tribo-mechanical performance of titanium grade 4, showcasing its potential to serve as implants to address compromised cortical bone tissue. The investigation meticulously examines the impact of milling duration (10 and 20 h), proportion of milled powder (50 and 75 wt%), and the volume fraction of space-holding agents (40-60 vol% NaCl) on the resulting characteristics of the bimodal microstructure, which plays a crucial role in achieving optimal biomechanical equilibrium. The Vickers microhardness, conventional and instrumented (P-h curves), and the wear behavior (ball-on disk) are discussed in terms of bimodal microstructure distribution, particle size and porosity level inherent to the fabrication conditions (mechanical milling + space-holder + hot-pressing). In general terms, milling time and milled powder fraction were the most influent parameters on the final properties of the materials. With the processing route used, the achieved microhardness values and wear behavior are comparable with those obtained by means of surface modifications or alloys. The Young's moduli obtained were in the range of 30-50 GPa, which could help to reduce the shielding phenomenon, while presenting a good mechanical resistance and wear behavior. In light of these findings, the fabricated specimen, composed of 75 wt% milled powder subjected to a 10-h milling duration, supplemented by a 60 vol% fraction of NaCl, emerges as a prime candidate manifesting superior biomechanical equilibrium. This judicious configuration exhibits a promising trajectory for its application in bone replacement endeavors.
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Guzman, D., Aguilar, C., Rojas, P., Criado, J. M., Dianez, M. J., Espinoza, R., et al. (2019). Production of Ag-ZnO powders by hot mechanochemical processing. T. Nonferr. Metal. Soc., 29(2), 365–373.
Abstract: Ag-CdO composites are still one of the most commonly used electrical contact materials in low-voltage applications owing to their excellent electrical and mechanical properties. Nevertheless, considering the restriction on using Cd due to its toxicity, it is necessary to find alternative materials that can replace these composites. In this study, the synthesis of Ag-ZnO alloys from Ag-Zn solid solutions was investigated by hot mechanochemical processing. The hot mechanochemical processing was conducted in a modified attritor mill at 138 degrees C under flowing O-2 at 1200 cm(3)/min for 3.0 h. The microstructure and phase evolution were investigated using X-ray diffractometry, field emission gun scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The results suggest that it is possible to complete the oxidation of Ag-Zn solid solution by hot mechanochemical processing at a low temperature and short time. This novel synthesis route can produce Ag-ZnO composites with a homogeneous distribution of nanoscale ZnO precipitates, which is impossible to achieve using the conventional material processing methods. Considering the fact that the fundamental approach to improving electric contact material performance resides in obtaining uniform dispersion of the second-phase in the Ag matrix, this new processing route could open the possibility for Ag-ZnO composites to replace non-environmentally friendly Ag-CdO.
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