Aluminum nanoparticles,owing to their high energy density and excellent reactivity,are widely used to enhance the energy release efficiency of explosives.In this study,reactive molecular dynamics simulations were empl...Aluminum nanoparticles,owing to their high energy density and excellent reactivity,are widely used to enhance the energy release efficiency of explosives.In this study,reactive molecular dynamics simulations were employed to systematically investigate the hotspot evolution and reaction kinetics of aluminum nanoparticles under shock loading.The results show that hotspots predominantly form and evolve along the oxide layer interface,exhibiting a typical"hot shell-cold core"structure.A thicker oxide layer significantly delays the heating and reaction initiation of the aluminum core,with reversible crystal structure transformations observed inside the core.Larger particles facilitate heat accumulation and promote sustained reactions.As the oxide layer thickness increases,the reaction mechanism of aluminum nanoparticles transitions from melting-diffusion and micro-explosion oxidation to an oxidation-diffusion dominated process.A dense nitrogen-containing reaction layer forms on the surface,which suppresses the later-stage reaction.A nonlinear reaction kinetics model based on bond statistics reveals that particles with a thin oxide layer exhibit rapid reaction saturation and are insensitive to shock velocity.Particles with intermediate oxide thickness exhibit a reaction behavior that gradually slows down over time,while those with a thick oxide layer can exhibit accelerated reactions under high-velocity shocks due to enhanced diffusion.Small particles show significantly increased reaction rates at high velocities,whereas large particles tend to slow down due to the thickening of the surface reaction layer.The oxide layer thickness,particle size,and shock velocity exhibit complex competitive and synergistic effects that jointly regulate the initiation,rate,and evolution of aluminum nanoparticle reactions.展开更多
Flexible materials play a crucial role in protecting against behind armour blunt trauma(BABT).However,their compliance complicates the understanding of failure mechanisms and energy absorption.This study used a combin...Flexible materials play a crucial role in protecting against behind armour blunt trauma(BABT).However,their compliance complicates the understanding of failure mechanisms and energy absorption.This study used a combined experimental and numerical approach to investigate the response and failure modes of a flexible ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)foam protective sandwich structure(UFPSS)under low-velocity impact(LVI).A finite element(FE)model,accounting for nonlinear large deformation and strain-rate-dependent material behavior,was developed for a woven-UFPSS(featuring a plain-woven fabric structure)subjected to a 50 J impact.Experimental and numerical results showed strong agreement in peak force(error<5%),maximum displacement(error<6%),and buffer time(error<8%).The impact's kinetic energy was mainly converted into internal energy of the fabric and foam materials(~50%),viscous dissipation in the foam core(12%-15%),frictional work at the contact interfaces(5%-6%),and work by the pneumatic fixture clamping force(~38%).This study provides the first investigation of the LVI performance of sandwich structures with all soft material layers,offering significant insights for the application of compliant materials in protective fields.展开更多
Simple cubic black phosphorus(BP)has been recognized as a strategic material due to its exceptional structural stability under extreme conditions.In this investigation,simple cubic BP was successfully synthesized thro...Simple cubic black phosphorus(BP)has been recognized as a strategic material due to its exceptional structural stability under extreme conditions.In this investigation,simple cubic BP was successfully synthesized through shock-induced phase transformation,utilizing amorphous red phosphorus as the precursor material.The phase evolution process was systematically investigated using plane shock loading apparatus,with shock pressure and temperature parameters being precisely controlled to optimize transformation kinetics.Comprehensive phase characterization revealed the correlation between thermodynamic loading profiles and cubic BP formation efficiency.Precursor modification strategies were implemented through orthorhombic BP utilization,resulting in enhanced cubic phase yield and crystallinity.The synthesized cubic BP variants are considered promising candidates for advanced protective material systems,particularly where combinations of mechanical resilience and thermal stability are required under extreme operational conditions.This research provides critical insights into shock-induced phase transformation mechanics,while establishing foundational protocols for manufacturing non-equilibrium materials with potential applications in next-generation defensive technologies.展开更多
Carbon-based single-atom catalysts(SACs)have arisen as a revolutionary category of materials in electrocatalytic energy transformation,due to the atomically dispersed metal active sites,tunable coordination microenvir...Carbon-based single-atom catalysts(SACs)have arisen as a revolutionary category of materials in electrocatalytic energy transformation,due to the atomically dispersed metal active sites,tunable coordination microenvironments,and ideal catalytic efficiency.This review systematically examines the rational design strategies and electrochemical applications on nitrogen-doped carbon-based SACs within a rational design,activity elucidation,and application development framework,focusing on critical reactions including hydrogen evolution,oxygen reduction,nitrogen reduction,oxygen evolution,and CO_(2)reduction.Special emphasis is placed on innovative coordination engineering approaches,such as asymmetrical MNx sites,axial coordination modulation,and bimetallic synergistic sites.These strategies elucidate the mechanisms of symmetry-breaking coordination and multi-ligand coupling in tailoring electronic configurations and intermediate adsorption energetics.Complementary insights from aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy,synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy,and density functional theory calculations are integrated to establish dynamic correlations between atomic-level structural descriptors(coordination number,bond length/angle)and electronic states(d-band center,charge transfer).This synthesis advances quantitative structure-activity relationship models linking coordination environmentelectronic properties-catalytic performance.In the future,prospects center on interdisciplinary integration harnessing high-throughput robotic synthesis,artificial intelligencedriven design,and life cycle assessment frameworks to bridge atomic-scale precision with device-level implementation.Such efforts will accelerate the translation of SACs into transformative solutions for fuel cells,green hydrogen production,and carbon-neutral technologies,ultimately reshaping sustainable energy conversion landscapes.展开更多
The impact safety of explosive charges has been focused in these decades. The fragment impact is widely used to evaluate the response of explosive charges. In our work, the explosive detonation driving technique was u...The impact safety of explosive charges has been focused in these decades. The fragment impact is widely used to evaluate the response of explosive charges. In our work, the explosive detonation driving technique was used to generate a high velocity fragment with large mass. When the fragment masses are10 g, 16 g, 25 g, and 50 g, the highest velocity of fragments can reach 2400 m/s, 2100 m/s, 1900 m/s, and1400 m/s, respectively. The high velocity fragment with large mass was used to evaluate the safety of two kinds of CL-20 based explosive charges. The effects of the fragment mass and velocity were analyzed.Especially, the reaction extent was obtained based on visible phenomenon. The CL-20-based explosive charge containing Al had a higher safety level than that without Al. It was because Al had good ductility,and further improved the mechanical property of the material. Also, the numerical simulation was conducted to understand the reaction characteristics of the CL-20-based explosive charge. The results showed that as the fragment mass and velocity increased, the reaction became more violent.展开更多
In this work, molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to explore the structural evolution and underlying sintering mechanism of aluminum nanoparticles. The structural evolution during sintering was firstly ...In this work, molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to explore the structural evolution and underlying sintering mechanism of aluminum nanoparticles. The structural evolution during sintering was firstly monitored through radial distribution function and atomic migration, and the underlying sintering mechanism was further quantitatively characterized in terms of average displacement, mean squared distance(MSD), radius ratio(i.e., the ratio of the neck radius to the particle radius), shrinkage and radius of gyration, crystalline orientations, particle size, etc. Results show that the surface atoms of nanoparticles are more active than the internal atoms, favoring the mechanical rotation of nanoparticles during sintering. During the sintering process, average displacement, radius ratio and the shrinkage rate have undergone three stages with increasing the temperature:(1) a slow increase and subsequent abrupt hike after reaching the sintering temperature;(2) an almost plateau region over a wide span of temperature;(3) finally a sharp increase again after reaching the melting temperature. In contrast, MSD remains basically unchanged before melting, close to zero, followed by a sudden increase after melting temperature. Although the radius of gyration also experiences three stages, nonetheless it exhibits almost completely contrary trend. It has also been found that both sintering temperature and melting temperature demonstrate an almost linear increase with the increase of nanoparticle size ranging from4.0, 6.0, 8.0 to 10.0 nm in diameter. Finally, we also found that the particle direction has limited effect on neck growth during sintering.展开更多
Formation behaviors of rod-like reactive shaped charge penetrator(RRSCP)and their effects on damage capability are investigated by experiments and numerical simulations.The pulsed X-ray technology and a spaced aluminu...Formation behaviors of rod-like reactive shaped charge penetrator(RRSCP)and their effects on damage capability are investigated by experiments and numerical simulations.The pulsed X-ray technology and a spaced aluminum/steel plate with the thicknesses of 5 mm/100 mm are used.Three types of sphericalsegment aluminum-polytetrafluoroethylene-copper(Al-PTFE-Cu)reactive liners with Cu contents of 0%,46.6%,and 66%are fabricated and tested.The experimental results show that the reactive liners can form excellent rod-shaped penetrators with tail skirts under the shaped charge effect,but the tail skirts disappear over time.Moreover,rupturing damage to the aluminum plate and penetration to the steel plate are caused by the RRSCP impact.From simulation analysis,the RRSCP is formed by a mechanically and chemically coupled response with the reactive liner activated by shock in its outer walls and bottom and then backward overturning,forming a leading reactive penetrator and a following chemical energy cluster.The unique formation structure determines the damage modes of the aluminum plate and the steel plate.Further analysis indicates that the formation behaviors and damage capability of Al-PTFE-Cu RRSCP strongly depend on Cu content.With increasing Cu content,the velocity,activation extent,and reaction extent of Al-PTFE-Cu RRSCP decrease,which contribute to elongation and alleviate the negative effects of chemical reactions on elongation,significantly increasing the length-diameter ratio and thus enhancing the capability of steel plate penetration.However,the lower activation extent and energetic density will weaken the RRSCP's capability of causing rupturing damage to the aluminum plate.展开更多
Polymer bonded explosives(PBXs)are highly particle-filled composite materials.This paper experimentally studies the tensile deformation and fracture behavior of a PBX simulation by using the semi-circular bending(SCB)...Polymer bonded explosives(PBXs)are highly particle-filled composite materials.This paper experimentally studies the tensile deformation and fracture behavior of a PBX simulation by using the semi-circular bending(SCB)test.The deformation and fracture process of a pre-notched SCB sample with a random speckle pattern is recorded by a charge coupled device camera.The displacement and strain fields on the observed surface during the loading process are obtained by using the digital image correlation method.The crack opening displacement is calculated from the displacement fields,the initiation and propagation of the crack are analyzed.In addition,the damage evolution and fracture mechanisms of the SCB sample are analyzed according to the strain fields and the correlation coefficient fields at different loading steps.展开更多
Compared with PELE with inert fillings such as polyethylene and nylon,reactive PELE(RPELE)shows excellent damage effects when impacting concrete targets due to the filling deflagration reaction.In present work,an anal...Compared with PELE with inert fillings such as polyethylene and nylon,reactive PELE(RPELE)shows excellent damage effects when impacting concrete targets due to the filling deflagration reaction.In present work,an analytical model describing the jacket deformation and concrete target damage impacted by RPELE was presented,in which the radial rarefaction and filling deflagration reaction were considered.The impact tests of RPELE on concrete target in the 592-1012 m/s were carried out to verify the analytical model.Based on the analytical model,the angle-length evolution mechanism of the jacket bending-curling deformation was revealed,and the concrete target damage was further analyzed.One can find out that the average prediction errors of the front crater,opening and back crater are 6.8%,8.5%and 7.1%,respectively.Moreover,the effects of radial rarefaction and deflagration were discussed.It was found that the neglect of radial rarefaction overestimates the jacket deformation and concrete target damage,while the deflagration reaction of filling increases the diameter of the front crater,opening and back crater by 25.4%,24.3%and 31.1%,respectively.The research provides a valuable reference for understanding and predicting the jacket deformation and concrete target damage impacted by RPELE.展开更多
Molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to explore the underlying synergistic mechanism of pillared graphene or non-covalent connected graphene and carbon nanotubes(CNTs) on the mechanical properties of pol...Molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to explore the underlying synergistic mechanism of pillared graphene or non-covalent connected graphene and carbon nanotubes(CNTs) on the mechanical properties of polyethylene(PE) nanocomposites. By constructing the pillared graphene model and CNTs/graphene model, the effect of the structure, arrangement and dispersion of hybrid fillers on the tensile mechanical properties of PE nanocomposites was studied. The results show that the pillared graphene/PE nanocomposites exhibit higher Young’s modulus, tensile strength and elongation at break than non-covalent connected CNTs/graphene/PE nanocomposites. The pull-out simulations show that pillared graphene by CNTs has both large interfacial load and long displacement due to the mixed modes of shear separation and normal separation. Additionally, pillared graphene can not only inhibit agglomeration but also form a compact effective thickness(stiff layer), consistent with the adsorption behavior and improved interfacial energy between pillared graphene and PE matrix.展开更多
A series of ballistic experiments were performed to investigate the damage behavior of high velocity reactive material projectiles(RMPs) impacting liquid-filled tanks,and the corresponding hydrodynamic ram(HRAM) was s...A series of ballistic experiments were performed to investigate the damage behavior of high velocity reactive material projectiles(RMPs) impacting liquid-filled tanks,and the corresponding hydrodynamic ram(HRAM) was studied in detail.PTFE/Al/W RMPs with steel-like and aluminum-like densities were prepared by a pressing/sintering process.The projectiles impacted a liquid-filled steel tank with front aluminum panel at approximately 1250 m/s.The corresponding cavity evolution characteristics and HRAM pressure were recorded by high-speed camera and pressure acquisition system,and further compared to those of steel and aluminum projectiles.Significantly different from the conical cavity formed by the inert metal projectile,the cavity formed by the RMP appeared as an ellipsoid with a conical front.The RMPs were demonstrated to enhance the radial growth velocity of cavity,the global HRAM pressure amplitude and the front panel damage,indicating the enhanced HRAM and structural damage behavior.Furthermore,combining the impact-induced fragmentation and deflagration characteristics,the cavity evolution of RMPs under the combined effect of kinetic energy impact and chemical energy release was analyzed.The mechanism of enhanced HRAM pressure induced by the RMPs was further revealed based on the theoretical model of the initial impact wave and the impulse analysis.Finally,the linear correlation between the deformation-thickness ratio and the non-dimensional impulse for the front panel was obtained and analyzed.It was determined that the enhanced near-field impulse induced by the RMPs was the dominant reason for the enhanced structural damage behavior.展开更多
In this paper the elastic constants of graphite at elevated temperature were experimentally investigated by using the virtual fields method （VFM）. A new method was presented for the characterization of mechanical pr...In this paper the elastic constants of graphite at elevated temperature were experimentally investigated by using the virtual fields method （VFM）. A new method was presented for the characterization of mechanical properties at elevated temperature. The three-point bending tests were performed on graphite materials by an universal testing machine equipped with heating fumace. Based on the heterogeneous deformation fields measured by the digital image correlation （DIC） technique, the elastic constants were then extracted by using VFM. The measurement results of the elastic constants at 500℃ were obtained. The ef- fect on the experimental results was also analyzed. The successful results verify the feasibility of using the proposed method to measure the properties of graphite at high temperature, and the proposed method is believed to have a good potential for further applications.展开更多
At present,the stability of the new generation of solar cells based on hybrid perovskites is the bottleneck for their practical applications.Photochemical effects,high temperature,ultraviolet light,humidity and other ...At present,the stability of the new generation of solar cells based on hybrid perovskites is the bottleneck for their practical applications.Photochemical effects,high temperature,ultraviolet light,humidity and other known or still unknown factors might cause reduction of effectiveness or even irreversible loss of materials properties due to decomposition of functional layers within perovskite solar cells(PSCs).These factors alone have a serious impact on each component of the device,while their combinations lead to much more complicated effects and consequences.This review focuses on the stability of PSCs and the degradation of the device in a humid environment.We assess the instability factors and deep-seated principles of evolution of the device structure in a humidity environment with the emphasis on the influence on their interrelations.The related solutions are reviewed from the perspective of the encapsulation,perovskite active layer,carrier transport layer and electrodes.Combined with the latest research,we believe that the waterproof strategy of PSCs requires either tight encapsulation or thorough modifications in the device itself.Therefore,it is important to develop feasible strategies to improve the overall device stability over humid according to the target characteristics of various devices.展开更多
A phenomenon of shock wave reacceleration was studied when Ti＋Si reactive powder is loaded by a high-speed flyer.The self-propagating reaction in the Ti＋Si reactive powder was triggered by the high speed impaction o...A phenomenon of shock wave reacceleration was studied when Ti＋Si reactive powder is loaded by a high-speed flyer.The self-propagating reaction in the Ti＋Si reactive powder was triggered by the high speed impaction of the flyer launched by a two-stage gas gun.In the process of self-propagating reaction,a strand of optical fiber and the electric pins were used to measure the velocity of shock wave propagation.The experimental results showed that the initial velocity of shock wave in the reactive powder was a few hundred meters per second,and then it decreased obviously with the increase of propagation distance.This phenomenon was also verified in the process of a pure Si powder loaded by a shock,while the phenomenon of shock wave reacceleration was not observed in the Ti＋Si reactive powder.展开更多
Tungsten is one of the best candidates for plasma-facing components in fusion reactors owing to its unique properties. But disadvantages such as its brittleness and high ductile-to-brittle transition temperature have ...Tungsten is one of the best candidates for plasma-facing components in fusion reactors owing to its unique properties. But disadvantages such as its brittleness and high ductile-to-brittle transition temperature have restricted its fusion energy application. Single-walled carbon nanotubes （SWCNTs） have the potential to be used as reinforcements due to their excellent mechanical properties. A new method of modifying the properties of tungsten by doping with SWCNTs was introduced. An efficient way of dispersing SWCNTs into the tungsten matrix with strong interfaces by heterocoagulation and ultrasonication was employed, and hot explosive compaction （HEC） technology was selected to compact and sinter the composite powders. The sintering properties, microstructure, densification effect, thermal conductivity, hardness and fracture toughness of the obtained SWCNTs/W bulk samples were tested, and compared with pure tungsten. The influences of SWCNTs on these properties and the main toughening mechanism of SWCNTs in a tungsten matrix were discussed.展开更多
The shock-induced reaction mechanism and characteristics of Ni/Al system,considering an Al nanoparticle-embedded Ni single crystal,are investigated through molecular dynamics simulation.For the shock melting of Al nan...The shock-induced reaction mechanism and characteristics of Ni/Al system,considering an Al nanoparticle-embedded Ni single crystal,are investigated through molecular dynamics simulation.For the shock melting of Al nanoparticle,interfacial crystallization and dissolution are the main characteristics.The reaction degree of Al particle first increases linearly and then logarithmically with time driven by rapid mechanical mixing and following dissolution.The reaction rate increases with the decrease of particle diameter,however,the reaction is seriously hindered by interfacial crystallization when the diameter is lower than 9 nm in our simulations.Meanwhile,we found a negative exponential growth in the fraction of crystallized Al atoms,and the crystallinity of B2-NiAl(up to 20%)is positively correlated with the specific surface area of Al particle.This can be attributed to the formation mechanism of B2-NiAl by structural evolution of finite mixing layer near the collapsed interface.For shock melting of both Al particle and Ni matrix,the liquid-liquid phase inter-diffusion is the main reaction mechanism that can be enhanced by the formation of internal jet.In addition,the enhanced diffusion is manifested in the logarithmic growth law of mean square displacement,which results in an almost constant reaction rate similar to the mechanical mixing process.展开更多
By considering the joint effects of the Kelvin-Helmholtz(KH) and Rayleigh-Taylor(RT) instabilities, this paper presents an interpretation of the wavy patterns that occur in explosive welding. It is assumed that the el...By considering the joint effects of the Kelvin-Helmholtz(KH) and Rayleigh-Taylor(RT) instabilities, this paper presents an interpretation of the wavy patterns that occur in explosive welding. It is assumed that the elasticity of the material at the interface effectively determines the wavelength, because explosive welding is basically a solid-state welding process. To this end, an analytical model of elastic hydrodynamic instabilities is proposed, and the most unstable mode is selected in the solid phase. Similar approaches have been widely used to study the interfacial behavior of solid metals in high-energy-density physics. By comparing the experimental and theoretical results, it is concluded that thermal softening,which significantly reduces the shear modulus, is necessary and sufficient for successful welding. The thermal softening is verified by theoretical analysis of the increase in temperature due to the impacting and sliding of the flyer and base plates, and some experimental observations are qualitatively validated.In summary, the combined effect of the KH and RT instabilities in solids determines the wavy morphology, and our theoretical results are in good qualitative agreement with experimental and numerical observations.展开更多
Producing hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))through an electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is a safe,green strategy and a promising alternative to traditional energy-intensive anthraquinone processes.Air and rene...Producing hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))through an electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is a safe,green strategy and a promising alternative to traditional energy-intensive anthraquinone processes.Air and renewable power could be utilized for onsite and decentralized H_(2)O_(2)production,demonstrating significant application potential.Currently,single atom catalysts(SACs)have demonstrated significant advantages in the catalytic production of H_(2)O_(2)in 2e−ORR.However,the selectivity of SACs in ORR once puzzled researchers.This article reviews the research on the development and achievements of H_(2)O_(2)production by SACs catalysis in recent years.Especially,the structure-performance relationship is a guide to designing new SACs.Combining advanced characterization techniques and theoretical calculation methods,researchers have a clearer and more thorough understanding of the impact of the atomic interface of SACs on ORR catalytic performance.The coordination moiety formed between the active metal center atom and the support seriously determines the selectivity of SACs,mainly manifested in the adsorption of*OOH intermediates.Particularly,the atomic interface of metal atoms together with O/N co-coordination exhibit high selectivity and mass activity,and heteroatoms or functional groups on carbon supports present synergistic effects to promote the production of H_(2)O_(2)in 2e−ORR.Fine and accurate regulation of the atomic interface of SACs directly affects the 2e−ORR performance of the catalysts.Therefore,it is important to deeply understand the atomic interface of SACs and contribute to the development of novel catalysts.展开更多
Visible photoactive AgBr/TiO2 was immobilized on a SiO2@Fe3O4 magnetic support by solvother- rnal and sol-gel methods to form a AgBr-TiO2/SiO2@Fe3O4 magnetic photocatalyst. Samples were characterized by X-ray diffract...Visible photoactive AgBr/TiO2 was immobilized on a SiO2@Fe3O4 magnetic support by solvother- rnal and sol-gel methods to form a AgBr-TiO2/SiO2@Fe3O4 magnetic photocatalyst. Samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and magne- tometry. Hereto-structured AgBr/TiO2 was well seeded on the shell-core SiO2@Fe3O4 structure. The AgBr-TiO2/SiO2@Fe3O4 magnetic photocatalyst exhibited high photocatalytic activity in the degrada- tion of methylene blue under visible light. The photocatalyst was superparamagnetic, which is beneficial for facile magnetic separation.展开更多
基金supported by the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12272051)the BIT Research and Innovation Promoting Project(No.2023YCXY17).
文摘Aluminum nanoparticles,owing to their high energy density and excellent reactivity,are widely used to enhance the energy release efficiency of explosives.In this study,reactive molecular dynamics simulations were employed to systematically investigate the hotspot evolution and reaction kinetics of aluminum nanoparticles under shock loading.The results show that hotspots predominantly form and evolve along the oxide layer interface,exhibiting a typical"hot shell-cold core"structure.A thicker oxide layer significantly delays the heating and reaction initiation of the aluminum core,with reversible crystal structure transformations observed inside the core.Larger particles facilitate heat accumulation and promote sustained reactions.As the oxide layer thickness increases,the reaction mechanism of aluminum nanoparticles transitions from melting-diffusion and micro-explosion oxidation to an oxidation-diffusion dominated process.A dense nitrogen-containing reaction layer forms on the surface,which suppresses the later-stage reaction.A nonlinear reaction kinetics model based on bond statistics reveals that particles with a thin oxide layer exhibit rapid reaction saturation and are insensitive to shock velocity.Particles with intermediate oxide thickness exhibit a reaction behavior that gradually slows down over time,while those with a thick oxide layer can exhibit accelerated reactions under high-velocity shocks due to enhanced diffusion.Small particles show significantly increased reaction rates at high velocities,whereas large particles tend to slow down due to the thickening of the surface reaction layer.The oxide layer thickness,particle size,and shock velocity exhibit complex competitive and synergistic effects that jointly regulate the initiation,rate,and evolution of aluminum nanoparticle reactions.
基金supported by the Zhenjiang Key R&D Plan(GY2021009)Lianyungang City Major Technology Breakthrough(CGJBGS2104)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant(12302456)National Key Laboratory Foundation of Science and Technology on Materials under Shock and Impact under Grant(6142902241601)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grants(2025M774217)。
文摘Flexible materials play a crucial role in protecting against behind armour blunt trauma(BABT).However,their compliance complicates the understanding of failure mechanisms and energy absorption.This study used a combined experimental and numerical approach to investigate the response and failure modes of a flexible ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)foam protective sandwich structure(UFPSS)under low-velocity impact(LVI).A finite element(FE)model,accounting for nonlinear large deformation and strain-rate-dependent material behavior,was developed for a woven-UFPSS(featuring a plain-woven fabric structure)subjected to a 50 J impact.Experimental and numerical results showed strong agreement in peak force(error<5%),maximum displacement(error<6%),and buffer time(error<8%).The impact's kinetic energy was mainly converted into internal energy of the fabric and foam materials(~50%),viscous dissipation in the foam core(12%-15%),frictional work at the contact interfaces(5%-6%),and work by the pneumatic fixture clamping force(~38%).This study provides the first investigation of the LVI performance of sandwich structures with all soft material layers,offering significant insights for the application of compliant materials in protective fields.
基金supported by the Youth Project of the Independent Subject of the State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection,Beijing Institute of Technology(Grant Nos.QNKT25-13 and QNKT24-02)the 76th batch of Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2024M764116)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12002048,12072037,12102050,and 12202067)the Science and Technology Commission,China(Grant No.2019-jcjc-zd-011-00)the Project supported by the Open Funds of Kui Yuan Laboratory(Grant No.KY202431)the State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection(Grant No.KFJJ25-21M)。
文摘Simple cubic black phosphorus(BP)has been recognized as a strategic material due to its exceptional structural stability under extreme conditions.In this investigation,simple cubic BP was successfully synthesized through shock-induced phase transformation,utilizing amorphous red phosphorus as the precursor material.The phase evolution process was systematically investigated using plane shock loading apparatus,with shock pressure and temperature parameters being precisely controlled to optimize transformation kinetics.Comprehensive phase characterization revealed the correlation between thermodynamic loading profiles and cubic BP formation efficiency.Precursor modification strategies were implemented through orthorhombic BP utilization,resulting in enhanced cubic phase yield and crystallinity.The synthesized cubic BP variants are considered promising candidates for advanced protective material systems,particularly where combinations of mechanical resilience and thermal stability are required under extreme operational conditions.This research provides critical insights into shock-induced phase transformation mechanics,while establishing foundational protocols for manufacturing non-equilibrium materials with potential applications in next-generation defensive technologies.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.(No.22375019)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation.(No.2024M764116)
文摘Carbon-based single-atom catalysts(SACs)have arisen as a revolutionary category of materials in electrocatalytic energy transformation,due to the atomically dispersed metal active sites,tunable coordination microenvironments,and ideal catalytic efficiency.This review systematically examines the rational design strategies and electrochemical applications on nitrogen-doped carbon-based SACs within a rational design,activity elucidation,and application development framework,focusing on critical reactions including hydrogen evolution,oxygen reduction,nitrogen reduction,oxygen evolution,and CO_(2)reduction.Special emphasis is placed on innovative coordination engineering approaches,such as asymmetrical MNx sites,axial coordination modulation,and bimetallic synergistic sites.These strategies elucidate the mechanisms of symmetry-breaking coordination and multi-ligand coupling in tailoring electronic configurations and intermediate adsorption energetics.Complementary insights from aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy,synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy,and density functional theory calculations are integrated to establish dynamic correlations between atomic-level structural descriptors(coordination number,bond length/angle)and electronic states(d-band center,charge transfer).This synthesis advances quantitative structure-activity relationship models linking coordination environmentelectronic properties-catalytic performance.In the future,prospects center on interdisciplinary integration harnessing high-throughput robotic synthesis,artificial intelligencedriven design,and life cycle assessment frameworks to bridge atomic-scale precision with device-level implementation.Such efforts will accelerate the translation of SACs into transformative solutions for fuel cells,green hydrogen production,and carbon-neutral technologies,ultimately reshaping sustainable energy conversion landscapes.
文摘The impact safety of explosive charges has been focused in these decades. The fragment impact is widely used to evaluate the response of explosive charges. In our work, the explosive detonation driving technique was used to generate a high velocity fragment with large mass. When the fragment masses are10 g, 16 g, 25 g, and 50 g, the highest velocity of fragments can reach 2400 m/s, 2100 m/s, 1900 m/s, and1400 m/s, respectively. The high velocity fragment with large mass was used to evaluate the safety of two kinds of CL-20 based explosive charges. The effects of the fragment mass and velocity were analyzed.Especially, the reaction extent was obtained based on visible phenomenon. The CL-20-based explosive charge containing Al had a higher safety level than that without Al. It was because Al had good ductility,and further improved the mechanical property of the material. Also, the numerical simulation was conducted to understand the reaction characteristics of the CL-20-based explosive charge. The results showed that as the fragment mass and velocity increased, the reaction became more violent.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 11802027 and 11521062)the State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology (Nos. JCRC1801, QNKT20-01)Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund。
文摘In this work, molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to explore the structural evolution and underlying sintering mechanism of aluminum nanoparticles. The structural evolution during sintering was firstly monitored through radial distribution function and atomic migration, and the underlying sintering mechanism was further quantitatively characterized in terms of average displacement, mean squared distance(MSD), radius ratio(i.e., the ratio of the neck radius to the particle radius), shrinkage and radius of gyration, crystalline orientations, particle size, etc. Results show that the surface atoms of nanoparticles are more active than the internal atoms, favoring the mechanical rotation of nanoparticles during sintering. During the sintering process, average displacement, radius ratio and the shrinkage rate have undergone three stages with increasing the temperature:(1) a slow increase and subsequent abrupt hike after reaching the sintering temperature;(2) an almost plateau region over a wide span of temperature;(3) finally a sharp increase again after reaching the melting temperature. In contrast, MSD remains basically unchanged before melting, close to zero, followed by a sudden increase after melting temperature. Although the radius of gyration also experiences three stages, nonetheless it exhibits almost completely contrary trend. It has also been found that both sintering temperature and melting temperature demonstrate an almost linear increase with the increase of nanoparticle size ranging from4.0, 6.0, 8.0 to 10.0 nm in diameter. Finally, we also found that the particle direction has limited effect on neck growth during sintering.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12172052 and No.12132003).
文摘Formation behaviors of rod-like reactive shaped charge penetrator(RRSCP)and their effects on damage capability are investigated by experiments and numerical simulations.The pulsed X-ray technology and a spaced aluminum/steel plate with the thicknesses of 5 mm/100 mm are used.Three types of sphericalsegment aluminum-polytetrafluoroethylene-copper(Al-PTFE-Cu)reactive liners with Cu contents of 0%,46.6%,and 66%are fabricated and tested.The experimental results show that the reactive liners can form excellent rod-shaped penetrators with tail skirts under the shaped charge effect,but the tail skirts disappear over time.Moreover,rupturing damage to the aluminum plate and penetration to the steel plate are caused by the RRSCP impact.From simulation analysis,the RRSCP is formed by a mechanically and chemically coupled response with the reactive liner activated by shock in its outer walls and bottom and then backward overturning,forming a leading reactive penetrator and a following chemical energy cluster.The unique formation structure determines the damage modes of the aluminum plate and the steel plate.Further analysis indicates that the formation behaviors and damage capability of Al-PTFE-Cu RRSCP strongly depend on Cu content.With increasing Cu content,the velocity,activation extent,and reaction extent of Al-PTFE-Cu RRSCP decrease,which contribute to elongation and alleviate the negative effects of chemical reactions on elongation,significantly increasing the length-diameter ratio and thus enhancing the capability of steel plate penetration.However,the lower activation extent and energetic density will weaken the RRSCP's capability of causing rupturing damage to the aluminum plate.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10832003)the National Basic Research Program of China(613830202),the NSAF(11076032)
文摘Polymer bonded explosives(PBXs)are highly particle-filled composite materials.This paper experimentally studies the tensile deformation and fracture behavior of a PBX simulation by using the semi-circular bending(SCB)test.The deformation and fracture process of a pre-notched SCB sample with a random speckle pattern is recorded by a charge coupled device camera.The displacement and strain fields on the observed surface during the loading process are obtained by using the digital image correlation method.The crack opening displacement is calculated from the displacement fields,the initiation and propagation of the crack are analyzed.In addition,the damage evolution and fracture mechanisms of the SCB sample are analyzed according to the strain fields and the correlation coefficient fields at different loading steps.
基金funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12132003 and 12302460)。
文摘Compared with PELE with inert fillings such as polyethylene and nylon,reactive PELE(RPELE)shows excellent damage effects when impacting concrete targets due to the filling deflagration reaction.In present work,an analytical model describing the jacket deformation and concrete target damage impacted by RPELE was presented,in which the radial rarefaction and filling deflagration reaction were considered.The impact tests of RPELE on concrete target in the 592-1012 m/s were carried out to verify the analytical model.Based on the analytical model,the angle-length evolution mechanism of the jacket bending-curling deformation was revealed,and the concrete target damage was further analyzed.One can find out that the average prediction errors of the front crater,opening and back crater are 6.8%,8.5%and 7.1%,respectively.Moreover,the effects of radial rarefaction and deflagration were discussed.It was found that the neglect of radial rarefaction overestimates the jacket deformation and concrete target damage,while the deflagration reaction of filling increases the diameter of the front crater,opening and back crater by 25.4%,24.3%and 31.1%,respectively.The research provides a valuable reference for understanding and predicting the jacket deformation and concrete target damage impacted by RPELE.
基金the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China (grant no. 2020YFA0711800)National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no. 11802027, 51973033)+2 种基金State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology (grant no. YPJH20-6, QNKT20-01, JCRC18-01)BITBRFFR Joint Research Program (BITBLR2020018)Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund。
文摘Molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to explore the underlying synergistic mechanism of pillared graphene or non-covalent connected graphene and carbon nanotubes(CNTs) on the mechanical properties of polyethylene(PE) nanocomposites. By constructing the pillared graphene model and CNTs/graphene model, the effect of the structure, arrangement and dispersion of hybrid fillers on the tensile mechanical properties of PE nanocomposites was studied. The results show that the pillared graphene/PE nanocomposites exhibit higher Young’s modulus, tensile strength and elongation at break than non-covalent connected CNTs/graphene/PE nanocomposites. The pull-out simulations show that pillared graphene by CNTs has both large interfacial load and long displacement due to the mixed modes of shear separation and normal separation. Additionally, pillared graphene can not only inhibit agglomeration but also form a compact effective thickness(stiff layer), consistent with the adsorption behavior and improved interfacial energy between pillared graphene and PE matrix.
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文摘A series of ballistic experiments were performed to investigate the damage behavior of high velocity reactive material projectiles(RMPs) impacting liquid-filled tanks,and the corresponding hydrodynamic ram(HRAM) was studied in detail.PTFE/Al/W RMPs with steel-like and aluminum-like densities were prepared by a pressing/sintering process.The projectiles impacted a liquid-filled steel tank with front aluminum panel at approximately 1250 m/s.The corresponding cavity evolution characteristics and HRAM pressure were recorded by high-speed camera and pressure acquisition system,and further compared to those of steel and aluminum projectiles.Significantly different from the conical cavity formed by the inert metal projectile,the cavity formed by the RMP appeared as an ellipsoid with a conical front.The RMPs were demonstrated to enhance the radial growth velocity of cavity,the global HRAM pressure amplitude and the front panel damage,indicating the enhanced HRAM and structural damage behavior.Furthermore,combining the impact-induced fragmentation and deflagration characteristics,the cavity evolution of RMPs under the combined effect of kinetic energy impact and chemical energy release was analyzed.The mechanism of enhanced HRAM pressure induced by the RMPs was further revealed based on the theoretical model of the initial impact wave and the impulse analysis.Finally,the linear correlation between the deformation-thickness ratio and the non-dimensional impulse for the front panel was obtained and analyzed.It was determined that the enhanced near-field impulse induced by the RMPs was the dominant reason for the enhanced structural damage behavior.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11232008,91216301,11227801,and 11172151)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program,and the Major Basic Research Program of Beijing Institute of Technology(2011CX01030)
文摘In this paper the elastic constants of graphite at elevated temperature were experimentally investigated by using the virtual fields method （VFM）. A new method was presented for the characterization of mechanical properties at elevated temperature. The three-point bending tests were performed on graphite materials by an universal testing machine equipped with heating fumace. Based on the heterogeneous deformation fields measured by the digital image correlation （DIC） technique, the elastic constants were then extracted by using VFM. The measurement results of the elastic constants at 500℃ were obtained. The ef- fect on the experimental results was also analyzed. The successful results verify the feasibility of using the proposed method to measure the properties of graphite at high temperature, and the proposed method is believed to have a good potential for further applications.
基金supported by funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21975028,22011540377)the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Project(Grant No.Z181100005118002)+3 种基金the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.JQ19008)funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.22005035)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2020TQ0043,2020M680012)supported by the Russian Science Foundation(Grant No.19-7330022)。
文摘At present,the stability of the new generation of solar cells based on hybrid perovskites is the bottleneck for their practical applications.Photochemical effects,high temperature,ultraviolet light,humidity and other known or still unknown factors might cause reduction of effectiveness or even irreversible loss of materials properties due to decomposition of functional layers within perovskite solar cells(PSCs).These factors alone have a serious impact on each component of the device,while their combinations lead to much more complicated effects and consequences.This review focuses on the stability of PSCs and the degradation of the device in a humid environment.We assess the instability factors and deep-seated principles of evolution of the device structure in a humidity environment with the emphasis on the influence on their interrelations.The related solutions are reviewed from the perspective of the encapsulation,perovskite active layer,carrier transport layer and electrodes.Combined with the latest research,we believe that the waterproof strategy of PSCs requires either tight encapsulation or thorough modifications in the device itself.Therefore,it is important to develop feasible strategies to improve the overall device stability over humid according to the target characteristics of various devices.
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文摘A phenomenon of shock wave reacceleration was studied when Ti＋Si reactive powder is loaded by a high-speed flyer.The self-propagating reaction in the Ti＋Si reactive powder was triggered by the high speed impaction of the flyer launched by a two-stage gas gun.In the process of self-propagating reaction,a strand of optical fiber and the electric pins were used to measure the velocity of shock wave propagation.The experimental results showed that the initial velocity of shock wave in the reactive powder was a few hundred meters per second,and then it decreased obviously with the increase of propagation distance.This phenomenon was also verified in the process of a pure Si powder loaded by a shock,while the phenomenon of shock wave reacceleration was not observed in the Ti＋Si reactive powder.
基金the Chinese National Magnetic Confnement Fusion Program (No.2010GB109000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51172016)the Opening Research Issues of Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Advanced Copper and Tungsten Materials (No.2010-WT-04)
文摘Tungsten is one of the best candidates for plasma-facing components in fusion reactors owing to its unique properties. But disadvantages such as its brittleness and high ductile-to-brittle transition temperature have restricted its fusion energy application. Single-walled carbon nanotubes （SWCNTs） have the potential to be used as reinforcements due to their excellent mechanical properties. A new method of modifying the properties of tungsten by doping with SWCNTs was introduced. An efficient way of dispersing SWCNTs into the tungsten matrix with strong interfaces by heterocoagulation and ultrasonication was employed, and hot explosive compaction （HEC） technology was selected to compact and sinter the composite powders. The sintering properties, microstructure, densification effect, thermal conductivity, hardness and fracture toughness of the obtained SWCNTs/W bulk samples were tested, and compared with pure tungsten. The influences of SWCNTs on these properties and the main toughening mechanism of SWCNTs in a tungsten matrix were discussed.
基金supported by the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12132003)State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology(Grant No.QNKT20-07)。
文摘The shock-induced reaction mechanism and characteristics of Ni/Al system,considering an Al nanoparticle-embedded Ni single crystal,are investigated through molecular dynamics simulation.For the shock melting of Al nanoparticle,interfacial crystallization and dissolution are the main characteristics.The reaction degree of Al particle first increases linearly and then logarithmically with time driven by rapid mechanical mixing and following dissolution.The reaction rate increases with the decrease of particle diameter,however,the reaction is seriously hindered by interfacial crystallization when the diameter is lower than 9 nm in our simulations.Meanwhile,we found a negative exponential growth in the fraction of crystallized Al atoms,and the crystallinity of B2-NiAl(up to 20%)is positively correlated with the specific surface area of Al particle.This can be attributed to the formation mechanism of B2-NiAl by structural evolution of finite mixing layer near the collapsed interface.For shock melting of both Al particle and Ni matrix,the liquid-liquid phase inter-diffusion is the main reaction mechanism that can be enhanced by the formation of internal jet.In addition,the enhanced diffusion is manifested in the logarithmic growth law of mean square displacement,which results in an almost constant reaction rate similar to the mechanical mixing process.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12002037 and 12141201).
文摘By considering the joint effects of the Kelvin-Helmholtz(KH) and Rayleigh-Taylor(RT) instabilities, this paper presents an interpretation of the wavy patterns that occur in explosive welding. It is assumed that the elasticity of the material at the interface effectively determines the wavelength, because explosive welding is basically a solid-state welding process. To this end, an analytical model of elastic hydrodynamic instabilities is proposed, and the most unstable mode is selected in the solid phase. Similar approaches have been widely used to study the interfacial behavior of solid metals in high-energy-density physics. By comparing the experimental and theoretical results, it is concluded that thermal softening,which significantly reduces the shear modulus, is necessary and sufficient for successful welding. The thermal softening is verified by theoretical analysis of the increase in temperature due to the impacting and sliding of the flyer and base plates, and some experimental observations are qualitatively validated.In summary, the combined effect of the KH and RT instabilities in solids determines the wavy morphology, and our theoretical results are in good qualitative agreement with experimental and numerical observations.
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文摘Producing hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))through an electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is a safe,green strategy and a promising alternative to traditional energy-intensive anthraquinone processes.Air and renewable power could be utilized for onsite and decentralized H_(2)O_(2)production,demonstrating significant application potential.Currently,single atom catalysts(SACs)have demonstrated significant advantages in the catalytic production of H_(2)O_(2)in 2e−ORR.However,the selectivity of SACs in ORR once puzzled researchers.This article reviews the research on the development and achievements of H_(2)O_(2)production by SACs catalysis in recent years.Especially,the structure-performance relationship is a guide to designing new SACs.Combining advanced characterization techniques and theoretical calculation methods,researchers have a clearer and more thorough understanding of the impact of the atomic interface of SACs on ORR catalytic performance.The coordination moiety formed between the active metal center atom and the support seriously determines the selectivity of SACs,mainly manifested in the adsorption of*OOH intermediates.Particularly,the atomic interface of metal atoms together with O/N co-coordination exhibit high selectivity and mass activity,and heteroatoms or functional groups on carbon supports present synergistic effects to promote the production of H_(2)O_(2)in 2e−ORR.Fine and accurate regulation of the atomic interface of SACs directly affects the 2e−ORR performance of the catalysts.Therefore,it is important to deeply understand the atomic interface of SACs and contribute to the development of novel catalysts.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10972025,10972039,11172043)the State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology,Beijing Institute of Technology(KFJJ11-6M)the Guangdong Provincial R&D Program(2011B090400419)
文摘Visible photoactive AgBr/TiO2 was immobilized on a SiO2@Fe3O4 magnetic support by solvother- rnal and sol-gel methods to form a AgBr-TiO2/SiO2@Fe3O4 magnetic photocatalyst. Samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and magne- tometry. Hereto-structured AgBr/TiO2 was well seeded on the shell-core SiO2@Fe3O4 structure. The AgBr-TiO2/SiO2@Fe3O4 magnetic photocatalyst exhibited high photocatalytic activity in the degrada- tion of methylene blue under visible light. The photocatalyst was superparamagnetic, which is beneficial for facile magnetic separation.
