Song-Jeng Huang

• Professor
• Professor (Full) at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

The process engineering of Mg alloys is nevertheless compromised due to their relatively poor mechanical properties. To address some of these difficulties, metal-matrix composites (MMCs) of Mg-alloys have been investigated for sometime. In the present work, small amounts (up to 1 wt%) of WS2 nanotubes are mixed with Mg-alloy (AZ31) using melt-stirr...

In the present work, advanced aluminium metal matrix composite reinforced by nanomaterials is reported. The materials used for the experiments are AA6061 aluminium alloy, compounded with inorganic nanotubes (INT) and fullerene-like (IF) nanoparticles of WS2. Aluminium metal matrix composite with different weight percentage (0.1–0.5 wt%) of the INT...

In this study, the hydrogen storage performance of commercial AZ31-Mg alloys combined with various allotropes of carbon was investigated and the microstructural modifications with respect to plastic deformation and high energy milling techniques investigated, with the aim of obtaining enhanced hydrogen storage efficiency. The hydrogen storage perfo...

The tribological behavior of AZ31 Mg alloy reinforced with multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was studied through experiments on a ring-on-block wear testing apparatus against 45C steel. The composites were successfully fabricated using stir-casting processing with different percentages of MWCNTs and then age hardened for 10 h. The effect of the v...

In this paper, solution and ageing heat treatment processes were used to improve microplastic deformation behaviors of as-cast SiCp/AZ61 magnesium metal matrix composites (Mg MMCs) fabricated by stir casting method. Higher percentages of SiC particle reinforcements showed higher microhardness values. Ageing heat treatment process was seen significa...

Background: Dental implantology has evolved significantly since the introduction of additive manufacturing, which allows for the reproduction of natural bone’s porous architecture to improve bone tissue compatibility and address stress distribution issues important to long-term implant success. Conventional solid dental implants frequently cause st...

Hydrogen storage materials are critical for sustainable energy applications. Magnesium is a promising material for hydrogen storage due to its high volumetric and gravimetric hydrogen storage capacities. However, its application in fuel cells is hindered by slow hydrogen sorption kinetics. This study aims to investigate the hydrogen absorption of a...

Osseointegration's Role in Biomechanical Stability of Short Dental Implants: A Finite Element Study

Objectives: Dental implants have become a cornerstone of restorative dentistry, providing a long-lasting method for tooth replacement. The degree of osseointegration has a significant effect on biomechanical stability at the bone-implant contact (BIC), determining the continued efficacy of these implants. However, the exact consequences of changing...

The light weight and high strength of magnesium alloys have garnered significant attention, rendering them suitable for various applications across industries. Nevertheless, to meet industrial requirements, the mechanical properties must be improved. This investigation explores the potential of graphene addition to enhance the mechanical properties...

In this study, we investigated the use of graphene as a reinforcement material in magnesium alloy (AZ91) composites. The composites were prepared through stir-casting followed by a novel strength improvement process using T6 heat treat- ment and equal channel angular pressing (ECAP). Microstructural analysis through X-ray diffraction and scanning e...

This research explores the biomechanical performance of three different short dental implant models under varying degrees of osseointegration. Utilizing nonlinear finite element analysis, the study assesses how different levels of osseointegration influence the bone-implant contact (BIC) in both high and low-density cancellous bone environments. Sp...

Biomechanics of dental implants, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical characterization, biomaterials

Magnesium-based alloys are relatively new materials for orthopedic implants. One common component that makes magnesium-based alloys biocompatible and chemically stable is the addition of minor compositions of rare earth metals like yttrium to anchor other chemically active components. From an orthopedic perspective, two goals are of primary concern...

This investigation explores the impact of incorporating graphene (Gr) reinforcement on the microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, and biocompatibility of a composite derived from a magnesium–calcium (Mg–Ca) alloy. Two concentrations of Gr (0.1% and 0.2%) were introduced to an Mg–Ca alloy. The addition of 0.1% Gr resulted in a re...

Cover Story (view:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/4) : This work uses finite element analysis (FEA) to combine biomimetic Voronoi lattice structures that simulate the cancellous bone of the human jaw to advance dental implant designs. It utilizes nTOP 4.17.3 and Creo Parametric 8.0 to accurately mimic the trabecular bone's complicated porosity an...

A new Mg-4Zn X Ti-6Al-4V (TC4, of 0, 1, and 3 wt.%) alloy was successfully fabricated by a simple and low-cost gravity casting method and heat treatment at 150 °C for 24 h. The composite was examined by XRD, uniaxial tests, FESEM/EDS, potentiostat/EIS, and immersion tests for the material’s microstructures, mechanical properties, electrochemical ch...

This study investigates the effects of zinc (4 wt.%) and severe plastic deformation on the mechanical properties of AZ61 magnesium alloy through the stir-casting process. Severe plastic deformation (Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP)) has been performed followed by T4 heat treatment. The microstructural examinations revealed that the addition of...

The human mandible’s cancellous bone, which is characterized by its unique porosity and directional sensitivity to external forces, is crucial for sustaining biting stress. Traditional computer- aided design (CAD) models fail to fully represent the bone’s anisotropic structure and thus depend on simple isotropic assumptions. For our research, we us...

This research focuses on creating biomimetic Voronoi lattice models that replicate the complex geometry and mechanical behavior of human mandible's cancellous bone, known for its unique porosity and directional sensitivity. By utilizing advanced software like nTopology and Creo Parametric, the study accurately models the porosity of cancellous bone...

This study investigates the effects of Zinc (4wt.%) and severe plastic deformation on the mechanical properties of AZ61 magnesium alloy through the stir-casting process. The severe plastic deformation (equal channel angular pressing (ECAP)) has been done followed by T4 heat treatment. The microstructural examinations revealed that the addition of 4...

Photocatalytic processes are among the prime means for mitigating the pollution caused by toxic effluents. In this context, photocatalysis presents a promising path and is undergoing rapid evolution. Halide perovskite‐nanocrystals (HP‐NCs) are excellent candidates due to their negative conduction band minimum and low work function, essential for ph...

In the present investigation, an examination was conducted on the hydrogen storage performance of industrial waste grade AZ31 magnesium alloy when combined with either Carbon Nanotubes or Graphene. This study aims to understand the enhancement of hydrogen storage properties reinforced with polymer materials, such as Graphene or Carbon Nanotubes. Th...

Blood testing is a crucial application in the field of clinical studies for disease diagnosis and screening, biomarker discovery, organ function assessment, and the personalization of medication. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to collect precise data in a short time. In this study, we utilized Raman spectroscopy to analyze blood samples...

This study utilized AZ91 magnesium-aluminum alloy as the matrix for magnesium-based composites, reinforced with micron-sized titanium (Ti). Gravity casting and mechanical stirring were employed to fabricate specimens with 0 wt.%, 0.3 wt.%, and 0.5 wt.% Ti reinforcement. Heat-treated samples underwent Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP), and micro...

In this research, we investigated the catalytic effects of Palladium/Graphene(Pd/G) on AZ31 alloy for hydrogen storage. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) were employed to confirm the homogeneous distribution of AZ31 and observe phase changes after mechanical allo...

In this study, a Polyamide 6 (PA6)-AZ61 magnesium alloy composite and pure PA6 were fabricated using a compression molding instrument. Both the matrix and reinforcement were prepared in powder form. A planetary ball milling machine was employed to mix the PA6 and AZ61 micro powders. The effects of AZ61 content at different percentage on the final p...

Blood testing is a crucial application in the field of clinical studies for disease diagnosis and screening, biomarkers discovery, organ function assessment, and personalized medication. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to collect precise data in a short time. In this study, we utilized Raman spectroscopy to analyze blood samples and extracted...

Background: The development of efficient electrocatalysts for water-splitting is crucial to meet future energy demands. Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have emerged as promising electrode materials in alkaline medium owing to their superior electrocatalytic properties. Methods: In this study, we report the synthesis of two-dimensional nanosheets o...

The integration of mesoscale modeling and macroscale experimentation has emerged as a promising approach for understanding and predicting the mechanical behavior and fatigue performance of fiber-reinforced polymer composites. In this work, the mean field homogenization technique is implemented to predict the fatigue performance of the carbon-fiber-...

Magnesium matrix composites have attracted significant attention due to their lightweight nature and impressive mechanical properties. However, the fabrication process for these alloy composites is often time-consuming, expensive, and labor-intensive. To overcome these challenges, this study introduces a novel use of machine learning (ML) technique...

Pure titanium is limited to be used in biomedical applications due to its lower mechanical strength compared to its alloy counterpart. To enhance its properties and improve medical implants feasibility, advancements in titanium processing technologies are necessary. One such technique is equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) for its severe plastic...

Pure titanium is limited to be used in biomedical applications due to its lower mechanical strength compared to its alloy counterpart. To enhance its properties and improve medical implants feasibility, advancements in titanium processing technologies are necessary. One such technique is equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) for its severe plastic...

Gas, ion, and biological sensors have been widely utilized to detect analytes of great significance to the environment, food, and health. Paper-based sensors, which can be constructed on a low-cost paper substrate through a simple and cost-effective fabrication process, have attracted much interests for development. Moreover, many materials can be...

This study investigates the effects of incorporating MgO into magnesium–calcium (Mg-Ca) alloy composites and subjecting them to the equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) process on the resulting mechanical and corrosive properties, as well as biocompatibility. Initially, the incorporation of MgO into the Mg-Ca alloy composites did not yield signifi...

Magnesium matrix composites have attracted significant attention due to their lightweight nature and impressive mechanical properties. However, the fabrication process for these alloy compo-sites is often time-consuming, expensive, and labor-intensive. To overcome these challenges, this study employed machine learning (ML) techniques to predict the...

The automobile industry uses magnesium for load-bearing components due to its low density, durability, and ductility. This study investigated a nanocomposite containing Nb2O5 (3 and 6 wt%) nanoparticles as reinforcement with AZ31 magnesium alloy made by stir casting. A severe plastic deformation was conducted on the cast samples via equal-channel a...

Pure titanium is limited to be used in biomedical applications due to its lower mechanical strength compared to its alloy counterpart. To enhance its properties and improve medical implants feasibility, advancements in titanium processing technologies are necessary. One such technique is equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) for its severe plastic...

Blood testing is a crucial medical application. In this study, we applied Raman spectroscopy to test blood samples and obtained complete biological information, including the main components and compositions in these samples. Short-wavelength (532-nm green light) Raman scattering spectroscopy was conducted on samples of normal blood, abnormal blood...

Pharmaceuticals are generally designed to be nondegradable or slowly degradable to prevent chemical degradation as it is employed as therapeutics for human or animal. This results in a widespread risk when they enter, accumulate or persist in the environment. Pharmaceutical pollution is emerging as wide-reaching concern due to its ostensible conseq...

Halide perovskites-based solar cells are drawing significant attention due to their high efficiency, versatility, and affordable processing. Hence, halide perovskite solar cells have great potential to be commercialized. However, the halide perovskites (HPs) are not stable in an ambient environment. Thus, the instability of the perovskite is an ess...

There have been remarkable improvements in the research field of magnesium over the last few decades, especially in the magnesium metal matrix composite in which micro and nanoparticles are used as reinforcement. The dispersion phase of nanoparticles shows a better microstructural morphology than pure magnesium. The magnesium metal matrix nanocompo...

There have been remarkable improvements in the research field of magnesium over the last few decades, especially in the magnesium metal matrix composite in which micro and nanoparticles are used as reinforcement. The dispersion phase of nanoparticles shows a better microstructural morphology than pure magnesium. The magnesium metal matrix nanocompo...

Biomimetic micro- and nanotechnology have substantially grown in recent years, contributing to significant progress in the pharmaceutical and biomedical domains [...]

Norfloxacin (NFX) is a commonly consumed synthetic antibiotic drug to cure many adverse infectious disease of humans worldwide, but their presence in almost all aquatic environments has grown into severe global health concerns. In this study, the power performance of dual-chamber microbial fuel cells (MFCs) with two different types of base anodes (...

In this research, WS2/AZ91 metal matrix composites were manufactured using the stir casting method. The composites were severely deformed using equal channel angular pressing (ECAP). The degradation behavior of severely deformed and as-cast samples was investigated using the three-electrode system in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The corrosion products...

We studied the hydrogen storage properties of commercial AZ31 and AZ91 magnesium alloys with refined microstructure. Various processing techniques, such as equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) and high energy ball milling (HEBM), were utilized to modify the microstructure and phase composition of the alloys. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning elect...

This study addressed the development and investigation of an AZ61 hybrid composite (HBC) fabricated by the stir casting method followed by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP). The HBC was reinforced using both Al2O3 and SiC nanoparticles. The microstructural examination showed that the introduced reinforcements broke down the round-like formed pr...

Photocatalytic processes are among the prime means for mitigating the pollution caused by toxic effluents. In this context, photocatalysis presents a promising path and undergoing rapid evolution. Halide perovskites (HPs) are excellent candidates due to their negative conduction band minimum and the low work function that are essential for photocat...

Machine-learning technique was employed in this study to investigate AZ61 magnesium alloy and its composites, in terms of predicting their microstructure and mechanical properties. This study found that, equal channel angular processing (ECAP) deformation decreases grain size and increases phase homogeneity as the number of ECAP passes increases. M...

Phase change materials (PCMs) serve as an advantage in thermal energy storage systems utilizing the available sensible and latent heat. The PCMs absorb the thermal energy during the charging process and release it into the environment during the discharging process. Steatite is low cost and eco-friendly, with a thermal stability up to 1000 °C, and...

Developing a robust, effective, rapid and sustainable bifunctional electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is highly significant to meet the requirement of the increasing energy demand. Herein, we report the successful incorporation of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) onto the hydrothermally grown n...

An efficient technique was developed for the detection of human blood coagulation using a bio-microfluidic device based on Raman spectra [...]

In this study, the AZ31 magnesium alloy was reinforced with tungsten disulfide (WS2) nanotubes to fabricate the nanocomposite using the stir casting method. The microstructural analysis, mechanical and wear behaviors were investigated with the effect of WS2 on the AZ31 alloy. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to conduct the microstructura...

The research on microbial fuel cells (MFCs) is rising tremendously but its commercialization is restricted by several microbiological, material, and economic constraints. Hence, a systematic assessment of the research articles published previously focusing on potential upcoming directions in this field is necessary. A detailed multi-perspective ana...

Magnesium is a low-density metal which is used in extensive structural applications such as load-bearing components in the automobile industry. To improve the strength and ductility of the magnesium alloys, method of production of metal matrix composites have been developed. In this study, AZ61 magnesium alloy was reinforced with hybrid particles (...

Magnesium alloys are attractive for the production of lightweight parts in modern automobile and aerospace industries due to their advanced properties. Their mechanical properties are usually enhanced by the incorporation with reinforcement particles. In the current study, reinforced AZ31 magnesium alloy was fabricated through the addition of bulk...

Tuning the electronic structure of perovskite oxides via aliovalent substitution is a promising strategy to attain inexpensive and efficient electrocatalysts for energy conversion and storage devices. Herein, following the d-band center positions and using a simple sol−gel method followed by a pyrolysis step, LaNi 1−x Co 0.5x Fe 0.5x O 3 (LNFCO-x;...

The conflict between climate change and growing global energy demand is an immense sustainability challenge that requires noteworthy scientific and technological developments. Recently the importance of microbial fuel cell (MFC) on this issue has seen profound investigation due to its inherent ability of simultaneous wastewater treatment, and power...

Blood coagulation is a critical and complex reaction that involves various chemical substances, such as prothrombin, fibrinogen, and fibrin. The process can be divided into three main steps, namely the formation of the prothrombin activator, conversion of prothrombin to thrombin, and conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. In this study, an ANSYS simul...

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are recognized as an efficient method to utilize biomass to generate power while simultaneously treats wastewater. Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology enables miniaturization of the MFCs system. Miniaturized MFCs through MEMS strengthen the system’s reaction capacity that makes it suitable for environmental...

The hot deformation behavior of as-cast AZ61/SiC composites during uniaxial compression test at temperatures ranging from 280 to 440℃ and a strain rate of 0.001 to 1 s⁻¹ was investigated. There was an increase in the flow stress of the composites with a decrease int the temperature and increase in the strain rate. Processing maps were developed bas...

Toxic and nontoxic volatile organic compound (VOC) gases are emitted into the atmosphere from certain solids and liquids as a consequence of wastage and some common daily activities. Inhalation of toxic VOCs has an adverse effect on human health, so it is necessary to monitor their concentration in the atmosphere. In this work, we report on the fab...

A simple two-step hydrothermal process is used to make a NiOMnO2-graphite felt electrode. The skeleton structure employed to support the in-situ growth of MnO2 is NiO self-grown on graphite felt. H type dual chamber microbial fuel cells (MFC) with NiOMnO2 coated graphite felt, was used as anodes were constructed using the domestic wastewater as ano...

A highly sensitive amperometric method is performed for determination of the pharmaceutical drug guaifenesin (GFN), which is commonly used for temporary relief from congested chest, cough and other breathing illnesses. Over dosages of GFN may cause nausea and vomiting. Hence, developing a sensor strip for rapid detection of GFN is essential. In thi...

AZ61 magnesium alloy metal matrix composites (MMCs) with different weight percentages (0, 1 and 2) of micro-silicon carbide particles (SiCp) were fabricated using stir casting method. Effects of SiCp on the microstructural distributions, mechanical and fatigue properties, and fracture surfaces have been investigated. The microstruc-tural observatio...

The quest of earth-abundant bifunctional electrocatalysts for highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is essential for clean and renewable energy systems. Herein, directed by the experimental analysis, we demonstrate layered nickel lithium phosphosulfide (NiLiP2S6) crystal as a highly efficient water-s...

Developing a non-precious metal electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is desirable for low-cost energy conversion devices. Herein, we designed and developed a new class of layered cation ordered single perovskite oxides (Pr0.9Ca0.1Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ) with an optimum ratio of the Co4+/Co3+ oxidation...

Gravitational melt-stir casting produced hybrid nano-reinforcements (β-SiCp) and micro-reinforcements (Bi and Sb) of AZ91 composites. SiCp-diffused discontinuous β-Mg17Al12 precipitation with a vital factor of SiC was exhibited at the grain boundary region, formulated Mg3Si throughout the composite and changed the present Mg0.97Zn0.03 phases. The c...

The use of Mg-based compounds in solid-state hydrogen energy storage has a very high prospect due to its high potential, low-cost, and ease of availability. Today, solid-state hydrogen storage science is concerned with understanding the material behavior of different compositions and structure when interacting with hydrogen. Finding a suitable mate...

In this work we report on a rapid, easy-to-operate, lossless, room temperature heterogeneous H2O plasma treatment process for the bonding of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and double-sided polished (DSP) silicon substrates by for utilization in sandwich structured microfluidic devices. The heterogeneous bonding of the sandwich structure produced...

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a newly emerging technology in bioenergy processing. This research is to replace the use of platinum catalysts. Three types of oxygen reduction catalysts (B12/XC-72, B12/CNT and B12/AC) are analyzed and compared with the other two activated sludge and no catalyst where the performance of activated carbon in MFCs are...

In this present study, AZ61 magnesium alloys reinforced with a low weight fraction of alumina (Al2O3: 2 wt %) and silicon carbide (SiC: 0.5, 1, 1.5 wt %) nanoparticle hybrid composites were fabricated using the gravitating mechanical stir casting (GMSC) method. The microstructure analysis reveal a monolithic alloy structure composed of α-Mg grains...

AZ61/carbon nanotubes (CNTs) (0, 0.1, 0.5, and 1 wt.%) composites were successfully fabricated by using the stir-casting method. Hall–Petch relationship and superposition of different strengthening mechanisms were analyzed for aged and as-cast AZ61/CNTs composites. Aged composites showed higher frictional stress (108.81 MPa) than that of as-cast (3...

This research presents a high energy ball milling method for producing supersaturated solutions of the Ti100-xMgx (x =10, 15, 20) composite powders containing a process control agent (PCA) under an argon atmosphere at an ambient temperature. The microstructure of the Ti-Mg solid solution during milling was analyzed by scanning electron microscope,...

This paper reports on a rapid, lossless process for the bonding of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) substrates for use in microfluidic devices for blood tests, utilizing H2O plasma, and H2O linked rapid thermal annealing (RTA) treatments. The bonding of PMMA produced with H2O plasma linked with RTA was analyzed, and its effect on the bonding of fre...

Magnesium is one of the lightest structural metals have the capability to replace the conventional alloys for mass saving applications and provides higher strength and stiffness. Additionally, it also has the ability to absorb the hydrogen in the form of hydrides and can be used as a future source of energy carrier. The theoretical hydrogen capacit...

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) provide an efficient way to utilize energy from biomass while it offer advantages such as pollution avoidance, high energy conversion efficiency, and flexibility for a wide range of applications. MFCs have gained much attention and are considered as current research hotspot in bioenergy. To further improve the reaction a...

The effect of using high-power He-Cd laser irradiation for electrochemical etching on p-type silicon in hydrofluoric (HF) acid solution was investigated. Laser irradiation on the silicon surface combined with electrochemical etching process successfully controlled the formation of porous silicon (PS) in nano-scale structure. On the surface of the l...

In this study, AZ61 alloy processed by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) method, is presented. This research seeks to find out the relationship that exists between the microstructure of the AZ61-magnesium alloy doped with SiC and Ni and processed by ECAP in terms of hydrogen storage properties. The results indicate that grain size reduces nearl...