Aqueous colloidal processing of carriers for delivering silica nanoparticles in iron matrix nanocomposites

[Display omitted] ► 40vol% solids suspensions of Fe and nano-SiO2 in water were prepared. ► Rheology was optimized by dispersing procedure, deflocculant content, and pH. ► Low Fe dissolution and high zeta potential was obtained at pH from 8 to 10. ► Slip-cast Fe–SiO2 nanocomposite carriers were obta...

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Published in:Materials research bulletin 2013-07, Vol.48 (7), p.2430-2436
Main Authors: Lussoli, Rosineide J., Rodrigues Neto, João B., Klein, Aloísio N., Hotza, Dachamir, Moreno, Rodrigo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A. ceramics
A. composites
A. metals
A. nanostructures
D. surface properties
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Summary:[Display omitted] ► 40vol% solids suspensions of Fe and nano-SiO2 in water were prepared. ► Rheology was optimized by dispersing procedure, deflocculant content, and pH. ► Low Fe dissolution and high zeta potential was obtained at pH from 8 to 10. ► Slip-cast Fe–SiO2 nanocomposite carriers were obtained (up to 12.5vol% SiO2). Concentrated aqueous suspensions of iron powder were developed to produce carriers for delivering silica nanoparticles, which may act as inoculants in cast iron during solidification. Those iron matrix nanocomposites may present higher strength and hardness due to enhanced nucleation and grain refinement. Moreover a nanosized dispersed ceramic phase may improve chemical and wear resistance of the metal matrix. In this work, colloid stability and the rheological behavior of iron aqueous suspensions have been studied. Under acidic conditions, iron readily dissolves, but no dissolution takes place at basic pH. Zeta potential studies showed that the isoelectric point occurs at pH∼7. Concentrated iron and iron–silica suspensions were prepared to solids loading up to 40vol% using ultrasound and ball mill homogenization. Deflocculant content, mixing time and SiO2 nanoparticles content were optimized. Stable suspensions were achieved using an ammonium salt of a polyacrylic acid-based polyelectrolyte as a dispersant, KOH for adjusting the pH at 10, and SiO2 nanoparticles solids loading from 1.0 to 12.5vol%. Those suspensions were processed via slip casting and microstructures of the shaped carriers were characterized through FE-SEM.
ISSN:0025-5408
1873-4227
DOI:10.1016/j.materresbull.2013.02.010