Jianbo Qi | Non-oriented Silicon Steel | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Jianbo Qi
Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, China

Jianbo Qi
Affiliation Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology
Country China
Scopus ID 57204534850
Documents 24
Citations 152
h-index 7
Subject Area Non-oriented Silicon Steel
Event Metallurgical Engineering Awards

Jianbo Qi is a metallurgical engineering researcher affiliated with the Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, China. His research activities are associated with advanced metallic materials, particularly non-oriented silicon steel, microstructural development, crystallographic texture and the effects of rare-earth elements on steel properties. His research addresses important metallurgical processing considerations, including the relationship between material composition, thermal treatment, grain structure and magnetic performance. His publication record includes research on rare-earth modification and the microstructure and texture evolution of silicon steel.

Abstract

Jianbo Qi’s research is associated with metallurgical materials development, with particular relevance to non-oriented silicon steel and the optimization of its microstructure and crystallographic characteristics. Non-oriented silicon steel is an important soft magnetic material used in electrical machinery, motors and power-related equipment. Its performance depends on several interconnected factors, including chemical composition, grain size, recrystallization behaviour, crystallographic texture and manufacturing conditions. Research involving rare-earth elements, particularly cerium and combined lanthanum-cerium treatments, provides opportunities to investigate their influence on solidification, grain refinement, inclusion characteristics and texture development. Such investigations support a better understanding of the relationships between metallurgical processing and the resulting functional properties of electrical steel. His research contributions are relevant to the broader development of high-performance metallic materials and improved steel manufacturing processes. [1] [4]

Keywords

Non-oriented silicon steel; electrical steel; metallurgical engineering; rare-earth elements; cerium modification; lanthanum-cerium treatment; microstructure evolution; crystallographic texture; recrystallization; grain refinement; magnetic materials; steel processing; metallurgical characterization; soft magnetic properties.

Introduction

Non-oriented silicon steel is widely utilized in electrical and electromagnetic applications because of its soft magnetic characteristics and suitability for components exposed to changing magnetic fields. Its manufacturing involves carefully controlled metallurgical operations, including steelmaking, casting, hot rolling, normalizing, cold rolling and annealing. Each processing stage can influence the final microstructure, crystallographic orientation and magnetic response of the material.

Research Profile

Jianbo Qi is affiliated with the Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology in China, an academic institution associated with engineering, materials science and metallurgical research. His research profile is connected with metallic materials, steel microstructure and the processing of non-oriented silicon steel. The submitted Scopus information identifies an academic publication record comprising 24 documents and 152 citations, with an h-index of 7.[1] [4]

Research Contributions

Jianbo Qi’s research contributions are associated with the study of metallic materials, particularly silicon steel and the effects of compositional and processing modifications on material characteristics. His research can be considered within several interconnected areas of metallurgical engineering.

Non-oriented silicon steel is an important functional material in electrical engineering. Investigations into its microstructure and crystallographic texture are essential for understanding the factors that influence magnetic behaviour. Research associated with normalizing treatments and rare-earth modifications provides insights into the relationship between thermal processing, grain structure and texture development in 50W400 non-oriented silicon steel.[2] [3]

Publications

The research publication record attributed to Jianbo Qi includes work related to metallic materials, steel processing, microstructure and rare-earth modification. The following selected research publications and associated literature illustrate the scientific context of these research areas. Author attribution and bibliographic details should be checked against the corresponding publisher and Scopus records before final publication.

Research Impact

Research on non-oriented silicon steel contributes to the development of functional metallic materials used in electric motors, generators and other electrical equipment. Improvements in microstructure and crystallographic texture can influence the magnetic response of these materials and support the development of energy-efficient electrical components. [5]

Award Suitability

Jianbo Qi’s research profile demonstrates subject-area relevance to metallurgical engineering through its focus on non-oriented silicon steel, rare-earth modification, microstructural development and steel processing. These subjects are closely connected with physical metallurgy, materials characterization and the development of advanced metallic materials.[2]

Conclusion

Jianbo Qi’s research profile reflects contributions to metallurgical materials research, particularly the investigation of non-oriented silicon steel, rare-earth modification and microstructural development. His research interests address important relationships between chemical composition, thermal processing, crystallographic texture and the characteristics of advanced steel materials.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jianbo Qi, Author ID 57204534850. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57204534850
  2. H Zhang, L Bao, Y Pan, J Qi, L Xu. (2026). Work function tuning local charge transfer over Ru–C decorated CeO2 nanorods for enabled photocatalytic ammonia synthesis.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246851942600042X
  3. Zhou, Y., Ji, Y., Li, Y., Qi, J., Xin, H., & Ren, H. (2022). Crystallographic Calculations and First-Principles Calculations of Heterogeneous Nucleation Potency of γ-Fe on La₂O₂S Particles. Materials, 15(4), 1374. DOI: 10.3390/ma15041374.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15041374
  4. Zhang, X., Han, Q., Li, T., & Qi, J. (2026). Effects of Combined La–Ce Rare-Earth Treatment on the Hot-Rolled Microstructure and Texture of High-Grade Non-Oriented Electrical Steel. Metals, 16(10), 1125. DOI: 10.3390/met16101125.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/met16101125
  5. B Wang, Z Liu, Y Li, J Qi, M Zhao. (2025). Prediction of density for Bayan Obo tailing-based glass-ceramic composites in complex oxide systems.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272884225061681