Nano-SiC_P particles distribution and mechanical properties of Al-matrix composites prepared by stir casting and ultrasonic treatment

Nano-ceramic particles are generally difficult to add into molten metal because of poor wettability. Nano-SiC_Particles reinforced A356 aluminum alloy composites were prepared by a new complex process, i.e., a molten-metal process combined with high energy ball milling and ultrasonic vibration methods. The nano particles were β-SiC_P with an average diameter of 40 nm, and pre-oxidized at about 850 °C to form an oxide layer with a thickness of approximately 3 nm. The mm-sized composite granules containing nano-SiC_P were fi rstly produced by milling the mixture of oxidized nano-SiC_P and pure Al powders, and then were remelted in the matrix-metal melt with mechanical stirring and treated by ultrasonic vibration to prepare the composite. SEM analysis results show that the nano-SiC_P articles are distributed uniformly in the matrix and no serious agglomeration is observed. The tensile strength and elongation of the composite with 2 wt.% nano-SiC_P in as-cast state are 226 MPa and 5.5%, improved by 20% and 44%, respectively, compared with the A356 alloy.

PREPARATION AND MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF AQUEOUS SUSPENSION BASED ON EMULSION DROPLETS CONTAINING Fe_3O_4 NANOPARTICLES

The Fe3O4 nanoparticles with mean size of 10 nm were prepared by chemical common precipitation . The factors influencing the size and shape of Fe3O4 nanoparticles such as the adding rate of NaOII to the mixed solution and the final pH of the solution were studied . The Fe3O4 based magnetorheological(MR) fluid was formed by adding surfactant . The rheological properties of this MR fluid were studied when the magnetic fields with different direction are applied. It has been found that the MR fluid has the magnetic anisotropy.

Space-selective Precipitation and Dissolution of Ag and Au Nanoparticles in Silicate Glasses by Femtosecond Laser Irradiation

In Ag^＋ and Au^3＋ co-doped silicate glass sample, we realized controllable precipitation and dissolution of Ag and Au nanoparticles. A new method was proposed for separate precipitation of Ag and Au nanoparticles in different areas of the same sample through femtosecond laser irradiation and further annealing; different colors were obtained in the same glass. We also studied the laser dissolution of Ag and Au nanoparticles in the Ag^＋ and Au^3＋co-doped silicate glass. The mechanism of the phenomena we observed was discussed briefly.

Efficacy and Safety of Nasal Administration of “Na-no-L-DOPA” Based on PLGA Nanoparticles

Inclusion of L-DOPA, the standard Parkinson’s disease medication, into polymeric particles (PLGA) results in optimization the drug metabolism and increasing its bioavailability, significantly increases of physical endurance, better coordination and lower anxiety in Wistar rats, when chronically administered nasally.