A series of die casting heat-resistant magnesium alloys based on Mg-Al system were developed for automotive application by adding Y and various amounts of Ca. The mechanical properties and microstructures of die casti...A series of die casting heat-resistant magnesium alloys based on Mg-Al system were developed for automotive application by adding Y and various amounts of Ca. The mechanical properties and microstructures of die casting AZ91 alloy with combined addition of Y and Ca were investigated by optical microscopy, scanning electronic microscopy, X-ray diffractometry and mechanical property test. The results show that the combined addition of Y and Ca can refine the as-die-cast microstructure, result in the formation of Al2Ca phase and Al2Y phase, and inhibit the precipitation of Mg17Al12 phase. The combined addition of Y and small amount of Ca has little influence on the ambient temperature tensile properties, but increasing the content of Ca can improve significantly the tensile strength at both ambient and elevated temperatures. It is found that for AZ91-1Y-xCa alloy, the hardness and the elevated temperature tensile strength increase, while the elongation decreases with increasing the addition of Ca. The mechanism of mechanical properties improvement caused by the combined addition of Y and Ca was also discussed.展开更多
Influenza A(A/H_(x)N_(y))is a significant public health concern due to its high infectiousness and mortality.Neuraminidase,which interacts with sialic acid(SIA)in host cells,has become an essential target since its hi...Influenza A(A/H_(x)N_(y))is a significant public health concern due to its high infectiousness and mortality.Neuraminidase,which interacts with sialic acid(SIA)in host cells,has become an essential target since its highly conserved catalytic center structure,while resistance mutations have already generated.Here,a detailed investigation of the drug resistance mechanism caused by mutations was performed for subtype N9(A/H7N9).Molecular dynamics simulation and alanine-scanning-interaction-entropy method(ASIE)were used to explore the critical differences between N9 and Zanamivir(ZMR)before and after R294K mutation.The results showed that the mutation caused the hydrogen bond between Arg294 and ZMR to break,then the hydrogen bonding network was disrupted,leading to weakened binding ability and resistance.While in wild type(A/H7N9^(WT)),this hydrogen bond was initially stable.Meanwhile,N9 derived from A/H11N9 was obtained as an R292K mutation.Then the relative binding free energy of N9 with five inhibitors(SIA,DAN,ZMR,G28,and G39)was predicted,basically consistent with experimental values,indicating that the calculated results were reliable by ASIE.In addition,Arg292 and Tyr406 were hot spots in the A/H11N9^(WT)-drugs.However,Lys292 was not observed as a favorable contributing residue in A/H11N9^(R292K),which may promote resistance.In comparison,Tyr406 remained the hotspot feature when SIA,ZMR,and G28 binding to A/H11N9^(R292K).Combining the two groups,we speculate that the resistance was mainly caused by the disruption of the hydrogen bonding network and the transformation of hotspots.This study could guide novel drug delivery of drug-resistant mutations in the treatment of A/H_(x)N9.展开更多
The effect of an ultrasonic field on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 7085 aluminum alloy during solidification was investigated by optical microscopy, Vickers hardness test, tensile test, scanning elec...The effect of an ultrasonic field on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 7085 aluminum alloy during solidification was investigated by optical microscopy, Vickers hardness test, tensile test, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, and electron probe micro-analysis (EPMA). The results showed that the grains of aluminum alloy were significantly refined and secondary phases were dispersed and distributed uniformly at the grain boundaries, due to ultrasonic treatment (UST). By EPMA, it was observed that the distribution of the main elements A1, Zn, Mg and Cu was more homogeneous in alloys with UST, than in alloys without UST. The mechanical properties of the aluminum alloy also significantly improved. As demonstrated by the SEM fractography of the fractured faces of several castings, fracture of the unrefined specimens occurred in a brittle manner, whereas the cracks of the refined specimens showed quasi-cleavage fracture.展开更多
Based on the mechanism of the effect of hydration on the heat stability of lysozyme and the theory of water molecule clusters, the effect of structure-changed water on heat stability of lysozyme has been studied. The ...Based on the mechanism of the effect of hydration on the heat stability of lysozyme and the theory of water molecule clusters, the effect of structure-changed water on heat stability of lysozyme has been studied. The results obtained by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed that the thermal denaturation temperature of lysozyme had been elevated 8.47 K through hydration of lysozyme with processed water whose structure had been changed so it was called "structured water" compared to ordinary water. The reason is that structured water changed the dipole moment of water molecules and easily formed cyclic water hexamer or cage-like water hexamer, so that the interacting force of maintaining three-dimensional conformation of lysozyme could be reinforced.展开更多
To improve the oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance of Zr-4 alloy, titanium nitride (TIN) coatings were prepared on the Zr-4 alloy with a TiN ceramic target with different ratios of N2. Microstructure and h...To improve the oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance of Zr-4 alloy, titanium nitride (TIN) coatings were prepared on the Zr-4 alloy with a TiN ceramic target with different ratios of N2. Microstructure and high-temperature properties of the TiN coated samples were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), X-ray diffraction meter (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), heat treatment furnace and autoclaves, respectively. The x value of the TiN coatings (TiN) ranges from 0.96 to 1.33. After the introduction of N2, TiN coating exhibits a weak (200) plane and a preferred (111) orientation. The coating prepared with an N2 flow ratio of 15% shows an optimal oxidation resistance in the atmospheric environment at 800 ℃. In either 1 200 ℃ steam environment for one hour, or deionized water at 360 ℃ and a pressure of 18.6 Mpa for 16 d, the opitimized TiN coated samples have no delamination or spallation; and the gains in the masses of samples are much smaller than Zr-4 alloy. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimized TiN coating as the protective coating on the Zr-4 alloy under extreme conditons.展开更多
Similar friction welded joints of AA-7005 aluminum rods were fabricated using different combinations of process parameters such as friction pressure(1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 MPa) and friction time(10, 15 and 20 s). Interfacia...Similar friction welded joints of AA-7005 aluminum rods were fabricated using different combinations of process parameters such as friction pressure(1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 MPa) and friction time(10, 15 and 20 s). Interfacial microstructure and formation of intermetallic compounds at the joint interface were evaluated via scanning electron microscopy(SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectrum(EDS), and optical microscopy(OM). Microstructural observations reveal the formation of intermetallic phases during the welding process which cannot be extruded from the interface. Theses phases influence the tensile strength of the resultant joints. From the tensile characteristics viewpoint, the greatest tensile strength value of 365 MPa is obtained at 1.5 MPa and 15 s. Finally, the role of microstructural features on tensile strength of resultant joints is discussed.展开更多
Ti4+-mixed FePO4·xH2O precursor was prepared by co-precipitation method,with which Ti4+ cations were added in the process of preparing FePO4·xH2O to pursue an effective and homogenous doping way.Ti4+-doped L...Ti4+-mixed FePO4·xH2O precursor was prepared by co-precipitation method,with which Ti4+ cations were added in the process of preparing FePO4·xH2O to pursue an effective and homogenous doping way.Ti4+-doped LiFePO4 was prepared by an ambient-reduction and post-sintering method using the as-prepared precursor,Li2CO3 and oxalic acid as raw materials.The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM),X-ray diffractometry (XRD),electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS),and electrochemical charge/discharge test.Effects of Ti4+-doping and sintering temperature on the physical and electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 powders were investigated.It is noted that Ti4+-doping can improve the electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 remarkably.The Ti4+-doped sample sintered at 600 ℃ delivers an initial discharge capacity of 150,130 and 125 mA·h/g with 0.1C,1C and 2C rates,respectively,without fading after 40 cycles.展开更多
A novel composite coating was fabricated on AZ91 magnesium alloy by applying a composite surface treatment which combined the methods of plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)pre-treatment,electroless copper and benzotria...A novel composite coating was fabricated on AZ91 magnesium alloy by applying a composite surface treatment which combined the methods of plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)pre-treatment,electroless copper and benzotriazole(BTA)passivation. The cross-section microstructures and chemical compositions of coating were examined using scanning electron microscopy(SEM) equipped with energy dispersive analysis of X-rays(EDX).Potentiodynamic polarization curves and salt spray tests were employed to evaluate corrosion protection of the coating to substrate in 5%NaCl solution.It is indicated that electroless copper produces a rough interface between the electroless copper layer and the ceramic layer.The corrosion potential shifts to the positive direction significantly and the current density decreases by more than one order of magnitude.There is no visible galvanic corrosion pits on the surface of the composite coating combination of PEO and electroless copper after 168 h neutral salt spray testing.The color of copper after BTA immersion could be held more than 60 d.展开更多
An organic-magnesium complex conversion(OMCC)coating on AZ91D magnesium alloy was obtained by treating in a solution containing organic compounds.SEM,FESEM and XPS were used to examine the surface morphology,thickness...An organic-magnesium complex conversion(OMCC)coating on AZ91D magnesium alloy was obtained by treating in a solution containing organic compounds.SEM,FESEM and XPS were used to examine the surface morphology,thickness and structure of the conversion coatings.The results show that the continuous and uniform conversion coating is deposited on AZ91D alloy and the main component of the coatings is organic compound containing benzene ring,which forms a chemical bond with magnesium.The polarization measurement and salt spray test show that the corrosion resistance of the conversion coating is much higher than that of traditional chromate conversion coating.展开更多
Inorganic polymers are a novel class of materials formed by the polymerization of silicon, aluminium and oxygen species to form an amorphous three-dimensional framework structure. The basis of this process is the alka...Inorganic polymers are a novel class of materials formed by the polymerization of silicon, aluminium and oxygen species to form an amorphous three-dimensional framework structure. The basis of this process is the alkaline solutions to induce a certain amount of Si and AI atoms to dissolve from a feedstock such as aluminosilicate. A study of 27A1 MAS-NMR was carried out in an attempt to understand the reaction mechanism of the inorganic polymerization at ambient temperature. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diflYactometry (XRD) were also employed to establish the composition and microstructure of the inorganic polymerization. Specimens were prepared with different A1/Si mole ratios from the starting materials. The higher the AI content, the more sufficient the AI atoms that can combine with SiO4, and the longer the reaction time, the more the bonded Si--O--A1--O polymer structure, and then the higher the A1 content, the fewer the octahedral A1 with a uniform Si--O--A1--O structure in four directions, because four AI atoms are combined with SiO4, resulting in a uniform Si--O--AI--O structure in four directions. The results show that they have an amorphous microstructure.展开更多
In the present paper, poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) with high viscosity-average molecular weight was fabricated with L-lactide (LLA) and glycolide (GA) as monomers via opening-ring polymerization. Fourier ...In the present paper, poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) with high viscosity-average molecular weight was fabricated with L-lactide (LLA) and glycolide (GA) as monomers via opening-ring polymerization. Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, ~H-NMR, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were applied to characterize the products. Viscosity method was used to determine the viscosity-average molecular weight of the PLGA copolymers. Moreover, the mechanical strength of PLGA was investigated. The results showed that the highly pure LLA and GA were prepared. The as-fabricated PLGA was typical semicrystalline copolymer with the crystallinity of 18.72%. Both viscosity-average molecular weight and mechanical strength of PLGA decreased gradually with the increase of GA content. In addition, the higher the viscosity-average molecular weight was, the more the microcracks and holes on the cross-section of PLGA copolymer materials were, the smoother the cross-sections were.展开更多
A fine-grained TiAl alloy with a composition of Ti-45Al-5Nb-1.5Cr-0.2W (mole fraction, %) with multiphases was prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) and heat-treating at 1 100 ℃ for 48 h. The relationship amon...A fine-grained TiAl alloy with a composition of Ti-45Al-5Nb-1.5Cr-0.2W (mole fraction, %) with multiphases was prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) and heat-treating at 1 100 ℃ for 48 h. The relationship among sintering temperature, microstructure and fracture toughness were investigated by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and mechanical testing. The results show that microstructure of the bulk alloy depends on the sintering temperature strongly, and the main phase TiAl and few phases Ti3Al and niobium solid solution (Nbss) are observed in the SPS bulk samples. In the heat-treatment condition, the lamellar and Nbss phase can provide significant toughening by plastic strengthening, interface decohension, crack branch and crack bridge mechanisms. The fracture mode of the SPS TiAl composite samples is intergranular rupture and cleavage fracture.展开更多
基金Project(2008T142) supported by the Innovation Team Program of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education of China
文摘A series of die casting heat-resistant magnesium alloys based on Mg-Al system were developed for automotive application by adding Y and various amounts of Ca. The mechanical properties and microstructures of die casting AZ91 alloy with combined addition of Y and Ca were investigated by optical microscopy, scanning electronic microscopy, X-ray diffractometry and mechanical property test. The results show that the combined addition of Y and Ca can refine the as-die-cast microstructure, result in the formation of Al2Ca phase and Al2Y phase, and inhibit the precipitation of Mg17Al12 phase. The combined addition of Y and small amount of Ca has little influence on the ambient temperature tensile properties, but increasing the content of Ca can improve significantly the tensile strength at both ambient and elevated temperatures. It is found that for AZ91-1Y-xCa alloy, the hardness and the elevated temperature tensile strength increase, while the elongation decreases with increasing the addition of Ca. The mechanism of mechanical properties improvement caused by the combined addition of Y and Ca was also discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11774207)。
文摘Influenza A(A/H_(x)N_(y))is a significant public health concern due to its high infectiousness and mortality.Neuraminidase,which interacts with sialic acid(SIA)in host cells,has become an essential target since its highly conserved catalytic center structure,while resistance mutations have already generated.Here,a detailed investigation of the drug resistance mechanism caused by mutations was performed for subtype N9(A/H7N9).Molecular dynamics simulation and alanine-scanning-interaction-entropy method(ASIE)were used to explore the critical differences between N9 and Zanamivir(ZMR)before and after R294K mutation.The results showed that the mutation caused the hydrogen bond between Arg294 and ZMR to break,then the hydrogen bonding network was disrupted,leading to weakened binding ability and resistance.While in wild type(A/H7N9^(WT)),this hydrogen bond was initially stable.Meanwhile,N9 derived from A/H11N9 was obtained as an R292K mutation.Then the relative binding free energy of N9 with five inhibitors(SIA,DAN,ZMR,G28,and G39)was predicted,basically consistent with experimental values,indicating that the calculated results were reliable by ASIE.In addition,Arg292 and Tyr406 were hot spots in the A/H11N9^(WT)-drugs.However,Lys292 was not observed as a favorable contributing residue in A/H11N9^(R292K),which may promote resistance.In comparison,Tyr406 remained the hotspot feature when SIA,ZMR,and G28 binding to A/H11N9^(R292K).Combining the two groups,we speculate that the resistance was mainly caused by the disruption of the hydrogen bonding network and the transformation of hotspots.This study could guide novel drug delivery of drug-resistant mutations in the treatment of A/H_(x)N9.
基金Project(2016GK1004)supported by the Science and Technology Major Project of Hunan Province,China
文摘The effect of an ultrasonic field on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 7085 aluminum alloy during solidification was investigated by optical microscopy, Vickers hardness test, tensile test, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, and electron probe micro-analysis (EPMA). The results showed that the grains of aluminum alloy were significantly refined and secondary phases were dispersed and distributed uniformly at the grain boundaries, due to ultrasonic treatment (UST). By EPMA, it was observed that the distribution of the main elements A1, Zn, Mg and Cu was more homogeneous in alloys with UST, than in alloys without UST. The mechanical properties of the aluminum alloy also significantly improved. As demonstrated by the SEM fractography of the fractured faces of several castings, fracture of the unrefined specimens occurred in a brittle manner, whereas the cracks of the refined specimens showed quasi-cleavage fracture.
文摘Based on the mechanism of the effect of hydration on the heat stability of lysozyme and the theory of water molecule clusters, the effect of structure-changed water on heat stability of lysozyme has been studied. The results obtained by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed that the thermal denaturation temperature of lysozyme had been elevated 8.47 K through hydration of lysozyme with processed water whose structure had been changed so it was called "structured water" compared to ordinary water. The reason is that structured water changed the dipole moment of water molecules and easily formed cyclic water hexamer or cage-like water hexamer, so that the interacting force of maintaining three-dimensional conformation of lysozyme could be reinforced.
基金Funded by the National Science and Technology Major Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2015ZX06004001-002)the Postgraduate Research and Innovation Project of the University of South China(2017XCX11)
文摘To improve the oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance of Zr-4 alloy, titanium nitride (TIN) coatings were prepared on the Zr-4 alloy with a TiN ceramic target with different ratios of N2. Microstructure and high-temperature properties of the TiN coated samples were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), X-ray diffraction meter (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), heat treatment furnace and autoclaves, respectively. The x value of the TiN coatings (TiN) ranges from 0.96 to 1.33. After the introduction of N2, TiN coating exhibits a weak (200) plane and a preferred (111) orientation. The coating prepared with an N2 flow ratio of 15% shows an optimal oxidation resistance in the atmospheric environment at 800 ℃. In either 1 200 ℃ steam environment for one hour, or deionized water at 360 ℃ and a pressure of 18.6 Mpa for 16 d, the opitimized TiN coated samples have no delamination or spallation; and the gains in the masses of samples are much smaller than Zr-4 alloy. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimized TiN coating as the protective coating on the Zr-4 alloy under extreme conditons.
文摘Similar friction welded joints of AA-7005 aluminum rods were fabricated using different combinations of process parameters such as friction pressure(1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 MPa) and friction time(10, 15 and 20 s). Interfacial microstructure and formation of intermetallic compounds at the joint interface were evaluated via scanning electron microscopy(SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectrum(EDS), and optical microscopy(OM). Microstructural observations reveal the formation of intermetallic phases during the welding process which cannot be extruded from the interface. Theses phases influence the tensile strength of the resultant joints. From the tensile characteristics viewpoint, the greatest tensile strength value of 365 MPa is obtained at 1.5 MPa and 15 s. Finally, the role of microstructural features on tensile strength of resultant joints is discussed.
基金Project(2007CB613607) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘Ti4+-mixed FePO4·xH2O precursor was prepared by co-precipitation method,with which Ti4+ cations were added in the process of preparing FePO4·xH2O to pursue an effective and homogenous doping way.Ti4+-doped LiFePO4 was prepared by an ambient-reduction and post-sintering method using the as-prepared precursor,Li2CO3 and oxalic acid as raw materials.The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM),X-ray diffractometry (XRD),electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS),and electrochemical charge/discharge test.Effects of Ti4+-doping and sintering temperature on the physical and electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 powders were investigated.It is noted that Ti4+-doping can improve the electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 remarkably.The Ti4+-doped sample sintered at 600 ℃ delivers an initial discharge capacity of 150,130 and 125 mA·h/g with 0.1C,1C and 2C rates,respectively,without fading after 40 cycles.
基金Project(20070420821)supported by the China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject(CQ200801)supported by Young Talents Foundation of Changzhou,Jiangsu Province,China
文摘A novel composite coating was fabricated on AZ91 magnesium alloy by applying a composite surface treatment which combined the methods of plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)pre-treatment,electroless copper and benzotriazole(BTA)passivation. The cross-section microstructures and chemical compositions of coating were examined using scanning electron microscopy(SEM) equipped with energy dispersive analysis of X-rays(EDX).Potentiodynamic polarization curves and salt spray tests were employed to evaluate corrosion protection of the coating to substrate in 5%NaCl solution.It is indicated that electroless copper produces a rough interface between the electroless copper layer and the ceramic layer.The corrosion potential shifts to the positive direction significantly and the current density decreases by more than one order of magnitude.There is no visible galvanic corrosion pits on the surface of the composite coating combination of PEO and electroless copper after 168 h neutral salt spray testing.The color of copper after BTA immersion could be held more than 60 d.
基金Project(50871046)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2007KZ09)supported by the 2007 Scienceand Technology Support Plan of Changchun City,China
文摘An organic-magnesium complex conversion(OMCC)coating on AZ91D magnesium alloy was obtained by treating in a solution containing organic compounds.SEM,FESEM and XPS were used to examine the surface morphology,thickness and structure of the conversion coatings.The results show that the continuous and uniform conversion coating is deposited on AZ91D alloy and the main component of the coatings is organic compound containing benzene ring,which forms a chemical bond with magnesium.The polarization measurement and salt spray test show that the corrosion resistance of the conversion coating is much higher than that of traditional chromate conversion coating.
基金supported by Energy Resource Technology Development Project [The Development and commercialization of Inorganic Polymer Ceramic Panel] of Korea Energy Management Corporationsupported by NCRC(National Core Research Center) Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
文摘Inorganic polymers are a novel class of materials formed by the polymerization of silicon, aluminium and oxygen species to form an amorphous three-dimensional framework structure. The basis of this process is the alkaline solutions to induce a certain amount of Si and AI atoms to dissolve from a feedstock such as aluminosilicate. A study of 27A1 MAS-NMR was carried out in an attempt to understand the reaction mechanism of the inorganic polymerization at ambient temperature. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diflYactometry (XRD) were also employed to establish the composition and microstructure of the inorganic polymerization. Specimens were prepared with different A1/Si mole ratios from the starting materials. The higher the AI content, the more sufficient the AI atoms that can combine with SiO4, and the longer the reaction time, the more the bonded Si--O--A1--O polymer structure, and then the higher the A1 content, the fewer the octahedral A1 with a uniform Si--O--A1--O structure in four directions, because four AI atoms are combined with SiO4, resulting in a uniform Si--O--AI--O structure in four directions. The results show that they have an amorphous microstructure.
文摘In the present paper, poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) with high viscosity-average molecular weight was fabricated with L-lactide (LLA) and glycolide (GA) as monomers via opening-ring polymerization. Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, ~H-NMR, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were applied to characterize the products. Viscosity method was used to determine the viscosity-average molecular weight of the PLGA copolymers. Moreover, the mechanical strength of PLGA was investigated. The results showed that the highly pure LLA and GA were prepared. The as-fabricated PLGA was typical semicrystalline copolymer with the crystallinity of 18.72%. Both viscosity-average molecular weight and mechanical strength of PLGA decreased gradually with the increase of GA content. In addition, the higher the viscosity-average molecular weight was, the more the microcracks and holes on the cross-section of PLGA copolymer materials were, the smoother the cross-sections were.
基金Project(2011CB605505)supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(2008AA03A233)supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China
文摘A fine-grained TiAl alloy with a composition of Ti-45Al-5Nb-1.5Cr-0.2W (mole fraction, %) with multiphases was prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) and heat-treating at 1 100 ℃ for 48 h. The relationship among sintering temperature, microstructure and fracture toughness were investigated by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and mechanical testing. The results show that microstructure of the bulk alloy depends on the sintering temperature strongly, and the main phase TiAl and few phases Ti3Al and niobium solid solution (Nbss) are observed in the SPS bulk samples. In the heat-treatment condition, the lamellar and Nbss phase can provide significant toughening by plastic strengthening, interface decohension, crack branch and crack bridge mechanisms. The fracture mode of the SPS TiAl composite samples is intergranular rupture and cleavage fracture.