Q-methodology was introduced more than 80 years ago to study subjective topics such as attitudes, perceptions, preferences, and feelings and there has not been much change in its statistical components since then. In ...Q-methodology was introduced more than 80 years ago to study subjective topics such as attitudes, perceptions, preferences, and feelings and there has not been much change in its statistical components since then. In Q-methodology, subjective topics are studied using a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques. It involves development of a sample of statements and rank-ordering these statements by study participants using a grid known as Q-sort table. After completion of Q-sort tables by the participants, a by-person factor analysis (i.e., the factor analysis is performed on persons, not variables or traits) is used to analyze the data. Therefore, each factor represents a group of individuals with similar views, feelings, or preferences about the topic of the study. Then, each group (factor) is usually described by a set of statements, called distinguishing statements, or statements with high or low factor scores. In this article, we review one important statistical issue, i.e. the criteria for identifying distinguishing statements and provide a review of its mathematical calculation and statistical background. We show that the current approach for identifying distinguishing statements has no sound basis, which may result in erroneous findings and seems to be appropriate only when there are repeated evaluations of Q-sample from the same subjects. However, most Q-studies include independent subjects with no repeated evaluation. Finally, a new approach is suggested for identifying distinguishing statements based on Cohen’s effect size. We demonstrate the application of this new formula by applying the current and the suggested methods on a Q-dataset and explain the differences.展开更多
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the effect of pulsed current on the mechanical properties and size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils,nanocrystalline Ni foils with different grain thickness-to-grain size ra...In order to gain a deeper understanding of the effect of pulsed current on the mechanical properties and size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils,nanocrystalline Ni foils with different grain thickness-to-grain size ratios(λ)were prepared using pulsed electrodeposition in this paper and unidirectional tensile experiments were carried out at room temperature with different currents and their applied directions.The experimental results show that the nanocrystalline Ni foil produces an obvious electroplasticity effect after applying the current field,and when 300<λ<1100,the current weakens the size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils to a certain extent,and the angle between the current direction and the deformation direction also affects the mechanical response of nanocrystalline Ni foils,and when the angle between the current direction and the deformation direction is 0°,electroplasticity effect is the best,and the current has the most significant effect of abating the size effect of the material.The mechanism of unidirectional tensile deformation of nanocrystalline Ni foils under the effect of pulsed current was analyzed using TEM and TKD.It was found that the applied pulse current increased the activity of the nanocrystalline boundaries,promoted the movement of dislocations,and reduced the tendency of dislocation entanglement.The higher the peak current density and the smaller the angle between the direction of the current and the direction of deformation,the smaller the grain boundary orientation difference,the more dispersed the grain orientation,and the lower the density of geometrically necessary dislocations(GND)in the deformed nanocrystalline foil,the more significant the effect on material plasticity improvement.展开更多
Mg-3Gd(wt.%)samples with different initial grain sizes were prepared to evaluate the grain size effect on microstructural evolution during cold rolling and subsequent annealing hardening response.The deformation behav...Mg-3Gd(wt.%)samples with different initial grain sizes were prepared to evaluate the grain size effect on microstructural evolution during cold rolling and subsequent annealing hardening response.The deformation behavior and mechanical response of the as-rolled and annealed samples were systematically investigated by a combination of electron microscopy and microhardness characterization.The results show that the twinning activities were highly suppressed in the fine-grained samples during rolling.Upon increasing the rolling reduction to 40%,ultra-fine grain structures with a volume fraction of∼28%were formed due to the activation of multiple slip systems.Conversely,twinning dominated the early stages of deformation in the coarse-grained samples.After a 10%rolling reduction,numerous twins with a volume fraction of∼23%were formed.Further increasing the rolling reduction to 40%,high-density dislocations were activated and twin structures with a volume fraction of∼36%were formed.The annealing hardening response of deformed samples was effectively enhanced compared to that of the non-deformed samples,which was attributed to the enhanced Gd segregation along grain boundaries,twin boundaries and dislocation cores.Moreover,the grain size and rolling reduction were found to affect the microstructure evolution during annealing,resulting in a notable difference in the annealing hardening response of Mg-3Gd alloy between samples of different grain sizes deformed to different strains.These findings highlight the crucial importance of microstructural and processing parameters in the design of high-strength,cost-effective Mg alloys.展开更多
The development of modern engineering components and equipment features large size,intricate shape and long service life,which places greater demands on valid methods for fatigue performance analysis.Achieving a smoot...The development of modern engineering components and equipment features large size,intricate shape and long service life,which places greater demands on valid methods for fatigue performance analysis.Achieving a smooth transformation between small-scale laboratory specimens’fatigue properties and full-scale engineering components’fatigue strength has been a long-term challenge.In this work,two dominant factors impeding the smooth transformation—notch and size effect were experimentally studied,in which fatigue tests on Al 7075-T6511(a very high-strength aviation alloy)notched specimens of different scales were carried out.Fractography analyses identified the evidence of the size effect on notch fatigue damage evolution.Accordingly,the Energy Field Intensity(EFI)initially developed for multiaxial notch fatigue analysis was improved by utilizing the volume ratio of the Effective Damage Zones(EDZs)for size effect correction.In particular,it was extended to a probabilistic model considering the inherent variability of the fatigue phenomenon.The experimental data of Al 7075-T6511 notched specimens and the model-predicted results were compared,indicating the high potential of the proposed approach in fatigue evaluation under combined notch and size effects.展开更多
The size and shape effect(SSE)of components has become a critical issue for mechanical properties,application reliability,and processing.In this study,the creep rupture life(CRL)of components with different wall thick...The size and shape effect(SSE)of components has become a critical issue for mechanical properties,application reliability,and processing.In this study,the creep rupture life(CRL)of components with different wall thicknesses and positions in a combustion chamber casing simulator made of K439B superalloy was investigated.The intrinsic mechanisms of the SSE were explored from the dendrite structure,volume fraction and size of theγ'phase,and element segregation,etc.It is shown that this casting exhibits a strong SSE of creep rupture life,characterized by a significant difference in the CRL values up to 60%with the variation of wall thickness and position in the casing.In terms of casting technology,the influence of SSE on CRL is actually determined by the cooling rate.The SSE on the creep rupture life originates from the dendrite structure(such as the secondary dendrite arm spacing),volume fraction size of theγ'phase in the dendrite trunk,and elements segregation rate.This work may have implications for the design and application of engineering components with large sizes and complex structures.展开更多
240 nm AlGaN-based micro-LEDs with different sizes are designed and fabricated.Then,the external quantum efficiency(EQE)and light extraction efficiency(LEE)are systematically investigated by comparing size and edge ef...240 nm AlGaN-based micro-LEDs with different sizes are designed and fabricated.Then,the external quantum efficiency(EQE)and light extraction efficiency(LEE)are systematically investigated by comparing size and edge effects.Here,it is revealed that the peak optical output power increases by 81.83%with the size shrinking from 50.0 to 25.0μm.Thereinto,the LEE increases by 26.21%and the LEE enhancement mainly comes from the sidewall light extraction.Most notably,transversemagnetic(TM)mode light intensifies faster as the size shrinks due to the tilted mesa side-wall and Al reflector design.However,when it turns to 12.5μm sized micro-LEDs,the output power is lower than 25.0μm sized ones.The underlying mechanism is that even though protected by SiO2 passivation,the edge effect which leads to current leakage and Shockley-Read-Hall(SRH)recombination deteriorates rapidly with the size further shrinking.Moreover,the ratio of the p-contact area to mesa area is much lower,which deteriorates the p-type current spreading at the mesa edge.These findings show a role of thumb for the design of high efficiency micro-LEDs with wavelength below 250 nm,which will pave the way for wide applications of deep ultraviolet(DUV)micro-LEDs.展开更多
The systematic investigation of the mechanical properties and microstructure evolution process of ultra-thin-walled Inconel 718 capillary brazing joints is of great significance because of the exceptionally high deman...The systematic investigation of the mechanical properties and microstructure evolution process of ultra-thin-walled Inconel 718 capillary brazing joints is of great significance because of the exceptionally high demands on its application.To achieve this objective,this study investigates the impact of three distinct brazing temperatures and five typical grain sizes on the brazed joints’mechanical properties and microstructure evolution process.Microstructural evolution analysis was conducted based on Electron Back Scatter Diffraction(EBSD),Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM),X-Ray Diffraction(XRD),High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy(HRTEM),and Focused Ion Beam(FIB).Besides,the mechanical properties and fracture behavior were studied based on the uniaxial tension tests and in-situ tension tests.The findings reveal that the brazing joint’s strength is higher for the fine-grain capillary than the coarse-grain one,primarily due to the formation of a dense branch structure composed of G-phase in the brazing seam.The effects of grain size,such as pinning and splitting,are amplified at higher brazing temperatures.Additionally,micro-cracks initiate around brittle intermetallic compounds and propagate through the eutectic zone,leading to a cleavage fracture mode.The fracture stress of fine-grain specimens is higher than that of coarse-grain due to the complex micro-crack path.Therefore,this study contributes significantly to the literature by highlighting the crucial impact of grain size on the brazing properties of ultra-thin-walled Inconel 718 structures.展开更多
Adopting the classical theory of hydrocodes,the constitutive relations of concretes are separated into an equation of state(EoS)which describes the volumetric behavior of concrete material and a strength model which d...Adopting the classical theory of hydrocodes,the constitutive relations of concretes are separated into an equation of state(EoS)which describes the volumetric behavior of concrete material and a strength model which depicts the shear properties of concrete.The experiments on the EoS of concrete is always challenging due to the technical difficulties and equipment limitations,especially for the specimen size effect on the EoS.Although some researchers investigate the shock properties of concretes by fly-plate impact tests,the specimens used in their tests are usually in one size.In this paper,the fly-plate impact tests on concrete specimens with different sizes are performed to investigate the size effect on the shock properties of concrete materials.The mechanical background of the size effect on the shock properties are revealed,which is related to the lateral rarefaction effect and the deviatoric stress produced in the specimen.According to the tests results,the modified EoS considering the size effect on the shock properties of concrete are proposed,which the bulk modulus of concrete is unpredicted by up to 20% if size effects are not accounted for.展开更多
Size effects are a well-documented phenomenon in heterogeneous catalysis,typically attributed to alterations in geometric and electronic properties.In this study,we investigate the influence of catalyst size in the pr...Size effects are a well-documented phenomenon in heterogeneous catalysis,typically attributed to alterations in geometric and electronic properties.In this study,we investigate the influence of catalyst size in the preparation of carbon nanotube(CNT)and the hydrogenation of 4,6-dinitroresorcinol(DNR)using Fe_(2)O_(3)and Pt catalysts,respectively.Various Fe_(2)O_(3)/Al_(2)O_(3)catalysts were synthesized for CNT growth through catalytic chemical vapor deposition.Our findings reveal a significant influence of Fe_(2)O_(3)nanoparticle size on the structure and yield of CNT.Specifically,CNT produced with Fe_(2)O_(3)/Al_(2)O_(3)containing 28%(mass)Fe loading exhibits abundant surface defects,an increased area for metal-particle immobilization,and a high carbon yield.This makes it a promising candidate for DNR hydrogenation.Utilizing this catalyst support,we further investigate the size effects of Pt nanoparticles on DNR hydrogenation.Larger Pt catalysts demonstrate a preference for 4,6-diaminoresorcinol generation at(100)sites,whereas smaller Pt catalysts are more susceptible to electronic properties.The kinetics insights obtained from this study have the potential to pave the way for the development of more efficient catalysts for both CNT synthesis and DNR hydrogenation.展开更多
It has been known that metal FeSiCr powders with large average particle sizes have been typically employed to prepare magnetic powder cores(SMCs),with few studies reported on the influence of magnetic properties for o...It has been known that metal FeSiCr powders with large average particle sizes have been typically employed to prepare magnetic powder cores(SMCs),with few studies reported on the influence of magnetic properties for original powders with various average particle sizes less than 10m.In this work,SiO_(2)-coated FeSiCr SMCs with different small particle sizes were synthesized using the sol-gel process.The contribution of SiO_(2)coating amount and voids to the soft magnetic properties was elaborated.The mechanism was revealed such that smaller particle sizes with less voids could be beneficial for reducing core loss in the SMCs.By optimizing the core structure,permeability and magnetic loss of 26 and 262 kW/cm^(3)at 100 kHz and 50 mT were achieved at a particle size of 4.8m and ethyl orthosilicate addition of 0.1 mL/g.The best DC stacking performance,reaching 87%,was observed at an ethyl orthosilicate addition rate of 0.25 mL/g under 100 Oe.Compared to other soft magnetic composites(SMCs),the FeSiCr/SiO_(2)SMCs exhibit significantly reduced magnetic loss.It further reduces the magnetic loss of the powder core,providing a new strategy for applications of SMCs at high frequencies.展开更多
Polymers with particle inclusions have wide applications,and the mechanical properties of polymer composites affect their reliability in service.The strength of these composites is dependent on factors such as particl...Polymers with particle inclusions have wide applications,and the mechanical properties of polymer composites affect their reliability in service.The strength of these composites is dependent on factors such as particle fraction,size,distribution,and interface interaction between the two phases,in addition to the properties of the polymers and particles.The size effect of particles and interface damage play an important role and thus draw considerable attention.In this paper,the size-and interface-dependent strength of polypropylene(PP)with nano/micro silica(SiO_(2))particles of different fractions is studied through a combination of tensile experiments on a series of samples and corresponding three-dimensional(3D)finite element modeling.The results indicate that PP with 2%SiO_(2)nanoparticles of 50 nm exhibits relatively higher tensile strength,shedding light on the microstructure mechanism where smaller particle sizes lead to better interface bonding.Furthermore,the particle size and interface coupling effect is analyzed based on the size-dependent elastic modulus model and the interface-cohesive model.The simulation demonstrates the local interface damage evolution around a particle of the composites in tension.These findings are beneficial for designing polymer composites with nanoparticle inclusions.展开更多
The macroscopic mechanical properties of rocks are significantly influenced by their microstructure.As a material bonded by mineral grains,the grain morphology of crystalline rock is the primary factor influencing the...The macroscopic mechanical properties of rocks are significantly influenced by their microstructure.As a material bonded by mineral grains,the grain morphology of crystalline rock is the primary factor influencing the strength.However,most strength criteria neglect the strength variations caused by different grain characteristics in rocks.Furthermore,the traditional linear criteria tend to overestimate tensile strength and exhibit apex singularity.To address these shortcomings,a piecewise strength criterion that considers the grain size effect has been proposed.A part of an ellipse was employed to construct the envelope of the tensive-shear region on the meridian plane,to accurately reproduce the low tensile-compressive strength ratio.Based on the analysis of experimental data,both linear and exponential modification functions that account for grain size effects were integrated into the proposed criterion.The corresponding finite element algorithm has been implemented.The accuracy and applicability of the proposed criterion were validated by comparing with the experimental data.展开更多
To provide insight into the effect of grain size on the precipitation behavior ofγstrengthening super-alloy Inconel 718,a gradient nanostructure with a large grain size span(from 9 nm to tens of microns)along the dep...To provide insight into the effect of grain size on the precipitation behavior ofγstrengthening super-alloy Inconel 718,a gradient nanostructure with a large grain size span(from 9 nm to tens of microns)along the depth direction was achieved by mean of surface mechanical grinding treatment,followed by annealing upon 700-1000℃ for 1 h.The results reveal significant differences in the type and size of precipitates in samples with different grain sizes.Noγprecipitate was detected inside the grains as the grain size was refined down to 40 nm(NG-40)and 9 nm(NG-9).Forδphase,a significantly accelerated precipitation along grain boundary was observed in NG-40 upon 700℃ annealing.Interestingly,with the grain size drops to 9 nm,the precipitation ofδwas suppressed,with some nanosized MC carbides appearing upon annealing.The grain size effect of precipitation behavior endows NG-9 an ultra-high RT-hardness(5.2 GPa)after 1000℃ thermal exposure and an ultra-high hot-hardness(3.2 GPa)at 800℃.展开更多
Refractories have unique capabilities such as sustaining their shape and properties at extreme conditions such as the combination of high temperatures and thermal shock,contact with molten metals and slags and in some...Refractories have unique capabilities such as sustaining their shape and properties at extreme conditions such as the combination of high temperatures and thermal shock,contact with molten metals and slags and in some circumstances resistance to erosion from abrasive particles.Given the large processing output of the heavy industries such as the cement and steel ones which both require high temperature processes,the refractories structures span various meters and weight of several tons.As the water removal stage of hydraulic bonded castables in industrial sites takes hours(10-60 h)due to the risk of explosive spalling,efforts to mitigate it are commonly studied.This has provided theoretical understanding of the general aspects of drying and important tools,such as the thermogravimetry analysis(TGA),for the design of refractory compositions with higher explosive spalling resistance.However,the optimization of this process is still far from the industrial reality especially because the actual linings that require the drying are orders of magnitude larger than the samples considered in the laboratory tests.Therefore,this study proposed the analysis of the sample volume effect on the water removal dynamics through TGA of high alumina castables with calcium aluminate cement.Conventionalφ5 cm×5 cm cylindrical samples were assessed in a laboratory scale equipment whereas macro TGA were carried out considering 20 cm×20 cm×20 cm and 30 cm×30 cm×30 cm cubic samples.Additionally,the effect of polymeric fibers was also considered.It was found out that the different thermal gradients within the macro TGA samples resulted in an inflection on the sample’s heating rate and that the mass loss was affected by the volume considered,especially for the composition without additives.These findings highlight the requirement of carefully taking into consideration the different dimensional sizes and thermal gradients in the samples when analyzing and interpreting the laboratory studies,and especially when trying to extrapolate such results to the industrial reality.展开更多
FeS_(2) shows significant potential as cathode material for all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs)due to its high theoretical specific capacity,low cost,and environmental friendliness.However,the poor ion/electron ...FeS_(2) shows significant potential as cathode material for all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs)due to its high theoretical specific capacity,low cost,and environmental friendliness.However,the poor ion/electron conductivity and large volume variation effect of FeS_(2) inhibit its practical applications.Here,the influence of particle size of FeS_(2) on the corresponding sulfide-based solid-state batteries is carefully investigated by tuning FeS_(2) size.Moreover,low operating temperature is chosen to mitigate the large volume changes during cycling in the battery.S-FeS_(2) with smaller particle sizes delivers superior electrochemical performances than that of the larger L-FeS_(2) in Li_(5.5)PS_(4.5)Cl_(1.5)-based ASSLBs under different operating temperatures.S-FeS_(2) shows stable discharge capacities during 50 cycles with a current density of 0.1 m A/cm^(2)under -20℃.When the current density rises to 1.0 m A/cm^(2),it delivers an initial discharge capacity of 146.9 m Ah/g and maintains 63% of the capacity after 100 cycles.This work contributes to constructing ASSLBs enables excellent electrochemical performances under extreme operating temperatures.展开更多
The flexoelectric effect refers to the electromechanical coupling between electric polarization and mechanical strain gradient.It universally exists in a variety of materials in any space group,such as liquid crystals...The flexoelectric effect refers to the electromechanical coupling between electric polarization and mechanical strain gradient.It universally exists in a variety of materials in any space group,such as liquid crystals,dielectrics,biological materials,and semiconductors.Because of its unique size effect,nanoscale flexoelectricity has shown novel phenomena and promising applications in electronics,optronics,mechatronics,and photovoltaics.In this review,we provide a succinct report on the discovery and development of the flexoelectric effect,focusing on flexoelectric materials and related applications.Finally,we discuss recent flexoelectric research progress and still‐unsolved problems.展开更多
In recent years,dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs)have attracted much attention due to their ability to efficiently convert light energy into electricity.The enhancement of electron transfer efficiency and the suppress...In recent years,dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs)have attracted much attention due to their ability to efficiently convert light energy into electricity.The enhancement of electron transfer efficiency and the suppression of interfacial charge recombination are essential for the development of DSSCs.Polyoxometalates(POMs)have already been confirmed to act as effective electron-transfer mediators for accepting and delivering electrons remaining the integrated structure.Due to size effect,nano-sized POMs with more active sites,exposed more surface area,and changed electronic structure enhance the inherent activity.Further,the nano-sized POMs aiming on titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))shortens the electron transport distance,accelerate the electron transfer,and effectively suppresses the electron-hole recombination,thus improving the electron utilization and enhancing the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of the DSSCs.Taking PMo_(12) as an example,we prepared PMo_(12) to a nanometer size of about 50 nm by freeze-drying technology and further combined with TiO_(2)as photoanodes.To our satisfying surprise,a significant improvement of PCE in DSSCs is obtained as high as 8.12%,which is 22.3%and 47.3%higher than the original PMo_(12)/TiO_(2)composite material and TiO_(2)alone,respectively.展开更多
This study aims to investigate the effects of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance and antimicrobial activity of Mg-Zn-Ag-xCa alloys under simulated physiological conditions.The focus of this research is to unde...This study aims to investigate the effects of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance and antimicrobial activity of Mg-Zn-Ag-xCa alloys under simulated physiological conditions.The focus of this research is to understand how to optimize the biomedical performance of the alloy by adjusting its composition,particularly its stability in simulated body fluids and its ability to counteract microbes.The corrosion behavior and antibacterial properties of silver-containing magnesium alloys with different calcium contents after solution treatment were studied.The results show that the addition of calcium affects the microstructure of the alloy,including grain refinement and the distribution of the second phase.It acts as a barrier at the microscopic scale,which helps to prevent the invasion of the corrosive agent,thereby improving the overall corrosion resistance of the material.The gradual increase in calcium initially has a positive effect on the properties of the alloy,especially in terms of corrosion resistance.However,when the calcium content increases to 1.5Ca,although the initial corrosion potential of the alloy increases,excessive calcium may lead to excessive accumulation of the second phase in the microstructure,which will have a negative impact on the long-term stability and corrosion resistance of the material.After corrosion,when the calcium content is 1.0 wt%,the surface roughness of the sample is 1.65μm,with the surface being the smoothest,and the corrosion rate is 0.25 mm·year-1.However,when the calcium content increases to 1.5 wt%,the sample exhibits the fastest corrosion rate at 0.45 mm·year-1.The antibacterial properties of magnesium alloy were optimized by adding silver.展开更多
CeO_(2)is increasingly recognized as a viable polishing abrasive for SiO_(2)-based substrates,such as K9 glass,leveraging its intrinsic chemical mechanical polishing property.Although LaOF can improve the performance ...CeO_(2)is increasingly recognized as a viable polishing abrasive for SiO_(2)-based substrates,such as K9 glass,leveraging its intrinsic chemical mechanical polishing property.Although LaOF can improve the performance of CeO_(2)abrasive,the specific mechanism underlying this enhancement remains elusive.Herein,LaOF-CeO_(2)composite abrasive was prepared by co-precipitation method,aiming to elaborate on the influence of LaOF on the abrasive's polishing efficiency.It is found that the integration of LaOF results in the formation of LaOF-CeO_(2)composite characterized by a remarkably reduced primary particle size of approximately 41 nm,which primarily accounts for the improvement in polishing performance.Furthermore,the increasement in Ce^(3+)content and the Zeta potential both contribute to the superior function of the composite abrasive.Notably,the synergistic effect of these parameters is manifested in an elevated material removal rate reaching 1091.197 nm/min,coupled with a minimized surface roughness of as low as 0.546 nm when applied to K9 glass surface.The findings of this work offer novel insights into the role of LaOF in facilitating the performance of Ce-based abrasives,potentially influencing future advancements in the field of precision surface processing.展开更多
This paper extends the one-dimensional(1D)nonlocal strain gradient integral model(NStraGIM)to the two-dimensional(2D)Kirchhoff axisymmetric nanoplates,based on nonlocal strain gradient integral relations formulated al...This paper extends the one-dimensional(1D)nonlocal strain gradient integral model(NStraGIM)to the two-dimensional(2D)Kirchhoff axisymmetric nanoplates,based on nonlocal strain gradient integral relations formulated along both the radial and circumferential directions.By transforming the proposed integral constitutive equations into the equivalent differential forms,complemented by the corresponding constitutive boundary conditions(CBCs),a well-posed mathematical formulation is established for analyzing the axisymmetric bending and buckling of annular/circular functionally graded(FG)sandwich nanoplates.The boundary conditions at the inner edge of a solid nanoplate are derived by L'H?spital's rule.The numerical solution is obtained by the generalized differential quadrature method(GDQM).The accuracy of the proposed model is validated through comparison with the data from the existing literature.A parameter study is conducted to demonstrate the effects of FG sandwich parameters,size parameters,and nonlocal gradient parameters.展开更多
文摘Q-methodology was introduced more than 80 years ago to study subjective topics such as attitudes, perceptions, preferences, and feelings and there has not been much change in its statistical components since then. In Q-methodology, subjective topics are studied using a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques. It involves development of a sample of statements and rank-ordering these statements by study participants using a grid known as Q-sort table. After completion of Q-sort tables by the participants, a by-person factor analysis (i.e., the factor analysis is performed on persons, not variables or traits) is used to analyze the data. Therefore, each factor represents a group of individuals with similar views, feelings, or preferences about the topic of the study. Then, each group (factor) is usually described by a set of statements, called distinguishing statements, or statements with high or low factor scores. In this article, we review one important statistical issue, i.e. the criteria for identifying distinguishing statements and provide a review of its mathematical calculation and statistical background. We show that the current approach for identifying distinguishing statements has no sound basis, which may result in erroneous findings and seems to be appropriate only when there are repeated evaluations of Q-sample from the same subjects. However, most Q-studies include independent subjects with no repeated evaluation. Finally, a new approach is suggested for identifying distinguishing statements based on Cohen’s effect size. We demonstrate the application of this new formula by applying the current and the suggested methods on a Q-dataset and explain the differences.
基金Project(51975167)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘In order to gain a deeper understanding of the effect of pulsed current on the mechanical properties and size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils,nanocrystalline Ni foils with different grain thickness-to-grain size ratios(λ)were prepared using pulsed electrodeposition in this paper and unidirectional tensile experiments were carried out at room temperature with different currents and their applied directions.The experimental results show that the nanocrystalline Ni foil produces an obvious electroplasticity effect after applying the current field,and when 300<λ<1100,the current weakens the size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils to a certain extent,and the angle between the current direction and the deformation direction also affects the mechanical response of nanocrystalline Ni foils,and when the angle between the current direction and the deformation direction is 0°,electroplasticity effect is the best,and the current has the most significant effect of abating the size effect of the material.The mechanism of unidirectional tensile deformation of nanocrystalline Ni foils under the effect of pulsed current was analyzed using TEM and TKD.It was found that the applied pulse current increased the activity of the nanocrystalline boundaries,promoted the movement of dislocations,and reduced the tendency of dislocation entanglement.The higher the peak current density and the smaller the angle between the direction of the current and the direction of deformation,the smaller the grain boundary orientation difference,the more dispersed the grain orientation,and the lower the density of geometrically necessary dislocations(GND)in the deformed nanocrystalline foil,the more significant the effect on material plasticity improvement.
基金financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3702101)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52130107,52071038)+5 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2023CDJXY-018)the“111”Project(No.B16007)by the Ministry of Education and the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of Chinasupport to the Norwegian Micro-and Nano-Fabrication Facility,NorFab(No.295864)the Norwegian Laboratory for Mineral and Materials Characterization,MiMaC(No.269842/F50)the RCN INRPART project IntMat(No.309724)the Center for Research based Innovation SFI PhysMet(No.309584).
文摘Mg-3Gd(wt.%)samples with different initial grain sizes were prepared to evaluate the grain size effect on microstructural evolution during cold rolling and subsequent annealing hardening response.The deformation behavior and mechanical response of the as-rolled and annealed samples were systematically investigated by a combination of electron microscopy and microhardness characterization.The results show that the twinning activities were highly suppressed in the fine-grained samples during rolling.Upon increasing the rolling reduction to 40%,ultra-fine grain structures with a volume fraction of∼28%were formed due to the activation of multiple slip systems.Conversely,twinning dominated the early stages of deformation in the coarse-grained samples.After a 10%rolling reduction,numerous twins with a volume fraction of∼23%were formed.Further increasing the rolling reduction to 40%,high-density dislocations were activated and twin structures with a volume fraction of∼36%were formed.The annealing hardening response of deformed samples was effectively enhanced compared to that of the non-deformed samples,which was attributed to the enhanced Gd segregation along grain boundaries,twin boundaries and dislocation cores.Moreover,the grain size and rolling reduction were found to affect the microstructure evolution during annealing,resulting in a notable difference in the annealing hardening response of Mg-3Gd alloy between samples of different grain sizes deformed to different strains.These findings highlight the crucial importance of microstructural and processing parameters in the design of high-strength,cost-effective Mg alloys.
基金support from the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12232004)the Training Program of the Sichuan Province Science and the Technology Innovation Seedling Project(No.MZGC20230012)are acknowledged.
文摘The development of modern engineering components and equipment features large size,intricate shape and long service life,which places greater demands on valid methods for fatigue performance analysis.Achieving a smooth transformation between small-scale laboratory specimens’fatigue properties and full-scale engineering components’fatigue strength has been a long-term challenge.In this work,two dominant factors impeding the smooth transformation—notch and size effect were experimentally studied,in which fatigue tests on Al 7075-T6511(a very high-strength aviation alloy)notched specimens of different scales were carried out.Fractography analyses identified the evidence of the size effect on notch fatigue damage evolution.Accordingly,the Energy Field Intensity(EFI)initially developed for multiaxial notch fatigue analysis was improved by utilizing the volume ratio of the Effective Damage Zones(EDZs)for size effect correction.In particular,it was extended to a probabilistic model considering the inherent variability of the fatigue phenomenon.The experimental data of Al 7075-T6511 notched specimens and the model-predicted results were compared,indicating the high potential of the proposed approach in fatigue evaluation under combined notch and size effects.
基金financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China (No.J2019-VI-0004-0117)a Laboratory Fund Project (6142903220101)。
文摘The size and shape effect(SSE)of components has become a critical issue for mechanical properties,application reliability,and processing.In this study,the creep rupture life(CRL)of components with different wall thicknesses and positions in a combustion chamber casing simulator made of K439B superalloy was investigated.The intrinsic mechanisms of the SSE were explored from the dendrite structure,volume fraction and size of theγ'phase,and element segregation,etc.It is shown that this casting exhibits a strong SSE of creep rupture life,characterized by a significant difference in the CRL values up to 60%with the variation of wall thickness and position in the casing.In terms of casting technology,the influence of SSE on CRL is actually determined by the cooling rate.The SSE on the creep rupture life originates from the dendrite structure(such as the secondary dendrite arm spacing),volume fraction size of theγ'phase in the dendrite trunk,and elements segregation rate.This work may have implications for the design and application of engineering components with large sizes and complex structures.
基金This work was supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB3605103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62204241,U22A2084,62121005,and 61827813)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(20230101345JC,20230101360JC,and 20230101107JC)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(2023223)the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program By CAST(YESS20200182)the CAS Talents Program(E30122E4M0).
文摘240 nm AlGaN-based micro-LEDs with different sizes are designed and fabricated.Then,the external quantum efficiency(EQE)and light extraction efficiency(LEE)are systematically investigated by comparing size and edge effects.Here,it is revealed that the peak optical output power increases by 81.83%with the size shrinking from 50.0 to 25.0μm.Thereinto,the LEE increases by 26.21%and the LEE enhancement mainly comes from the sidewall light extraction.Most notably,transversemagnetic(TM)mode light intensifies faster as the size shrinks due to the tilted mesa side-wall and Al reflector design.However,when it turns to 12.5μm sized micro-LEDs,the output power is lower than 25.0μm sized ones.The underlying mechanism is that even though protected by SiO2 passivation,the edge effect which leads to current leakage and Shockley-Read-Hall(SRH)recombination deteriorates rapidly with the size further shrinking.Moreover,the ratio of the p-contact area to mesa area is much lower,which deteriorates the p-type current spreading at the mesa edge.These findings show a role of thumb for the design of high efficiency micro-LEDs with wavelength below 250 nm,which will pave the way for wide applications of deep ultraviolet(DUV)micro-LEDs.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52105316)the National Natural Foundation of Jiangxi,China(No.2021BAB214046)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.501LKQB2022107021)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by the China Association for Science and Technology(No.YESS20200397)。
文摘The systematic investigation of the mechanical properties and microstructure evolution process of ultra-thin-walled Inconel 718 capillary brazing joints is of great significance because of the exceptionally high demands on its application.To achieve this objective,this study investigates the impact of three distinct brazing temperatures and five typical grain sizes on the brazed joints’mechanical properties and microstructure evolution process.Microstructural evolution analysis was conducted based on Electron Back Scatter Diffraction(EBSD),Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM),X-Ray Diffraction(XRD),High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy(HRTEM),and Focused Ion Beam(FIB).Besides,the mechanical properties and fracture behavior were studied based on the uniaxial tension tests and in-situ tension tests.The findings reveal that the brazing joint’s strength is higher for the fine-grain capillary than the coarse-grain one,primarily due to the formation of a dense branch structure composed of G-phase in the brazing seam.The effects of grain size,such as pinning and splitting,are amplified at higher brazing temperatures.Additionally,micro-cracks initiate around brittle intermetallic compounds and propagate through the eutectic zone,leading to a cleavage fracture mode.The fracture stress of fine-grain specimens is higher than that of coarse-grain due to the complex micro-crack path.Therefore,this study contributes significantly to the literature by highlighting the crucial impact of grain size on the brazing properties of ultra-thin-walled Inconel 718 structures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant Nos.51938011 and 51908405]Australian Research Council。
文摘Adopting the classical theory of hydrocodes,the constitutive relations of concretes are separated into an equation of state(EoS)which describes the volumetric behavior of concrete material and a strength model which depicts the shear properties of concrete.The experiments on the EoS of concrete is always challenging due to the technical difficulties and equipment limitations,especially for the specimen size effect on the EoS.Although some researchers investigate the shock properties of concretes by fly-plate impact tests,the specimens used in their tests are usually in one size.In this paper,the fly-plate impact tests on concrete specimens with different sizes are performed to investigate the size effect on the shock properties of concrete materials.The mechanical background of the size effect on the shock properties are revealed,which is related to the lateral rarefaction effect and the deviatoric stress produced in the specimen.According to the tests results,the modified EoS considering the size effect on the shock properties of concrete are proposed,which the bulk modulus of concrete is unpredicted by up to 20% if size effects are not accounted for.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFA1503504)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22038003,22178100,22178101,and U22B20141)+3 种基金the Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research(22TQ1400100-15)the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commissionthe Program of Shanghai Academic/Technology Research Leader(21XD1421000)the Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(22JC1403800)。
文摘Size effects are a well-documented phenomenon in heterogeneous catalysis,typically attributed to alterations in geometric and electronic properties.In this study,we investigate the influence of catalyst size in the preparation of carbon nanotube(CNT)and the hydrogenation of 4,6-dinitroresorcinol(DNR)using Fe_(2)O_(3)and Pt catalysts,respectively.Various Fe_(2)O_(3)/Al_(2)O_(3)catalysts were synthesized for CNT growth through catalytic chemical vapor deposition.Our findings reveal a significant influence of Fe_(2)O_(3)nanoparticle size on the structure and yield of CNT.Specifically,CNT produced with Fe_(2)O_(3)/Al_(2)O_(3)containing 28%(mass)Fe loading exhibits abundant surface defects,an increased area for metal-particle immobilization,and a high carbon yield.This makes it a promising candidate for DNR hydrogenation.Utilizing this catalyst support,we further investigate the size effects of Pt nanoparticles on DNR hydrogenation.Larger Pt catalysts demonstrate a preference for 4,6-diaminoresorcinol generation at(100)sites,whereas smaller Pt catalysts are more susceptible to electronic properties.The kinetics insights obtained from this study have the potential to pave the way for the development of more efficient catalysts for both CNT synthesis and DNR hydrogenation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U2230119 and U23A20567)2022 Central Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Projects(Grant No.2022ZYDF073)Outstanding Youth Fund of Sichuan Province(Grant No.22JCQN0005).
文摘It has been known that metal FeSiCr powders with large average particle sizes have been typically employed to prepare magnetic powder cores(SMCs),with few studies reported on the influence of magnetic properties for original powders with various average particle sizes less than 10m.In this work,SiO_(2)-coated FeSiCr SMCs with different small particle sizes were synthesized using the sol-gel process.The contribution of SiO_(2)coating amount and voids to the soft magnetic properties was elaborated.The mechanism was revealed such that smaller particle sizes with less voids could be beneficial for reducing core loss in the SMCs.By optimizing the core structure,permeability and magnetic loss of 26 and 262 kW/cm^(3)at 100 kHz and 50 mT were achieved at a particle size of 4.8m and ethyl orthosilicate addition of 0.1 mL/g.The best DC stacking performance,reaching 87%,was observed at an ethyl orthosilicate addition rate of 0.25 mL/g under 100 Oe.Compared to other soft magnetic composites(SMCs),the FeSiCr/SiO_(2)SMCs exhibit significantly reduced magnetic loss.It further reduces the magnetic loss of the powder core,providing a new strategy for applications of SMCs at high frequencies.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12172035,92160203,and 91860102)the fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(buctrc201930).
文摘Polymers with particle inclusions have wide applications,and the mechanical properties of polymer composites affect their reliability in service.The strength of these composites is dependent on factors such as particle fraction,size,distribution,and interface interaction between the two phases,in addition to the properties of the polymers and particles.The size effect of particles and interface damage play an important role and thus draw considerable attention.In this paper,the size-and interface-dependent strength of polypropylene(PP)with nano/micro silica(SiO_(2))particles of different fractions is studied through a combination of tensile experiments on a series of samples and corresponding three-dimensional(3D)finite element modeling.The results indicate that PP with 2%SiO_(2)nanoparticles of 50 nm exhibits relatively higher tensile strength,shedding light on the microstructure mechanism where smaller particle sizes lead to better interface bonding.Furthermore,the particle size and interface coupling effect is analyzed based on the size-dependent elastic modulus model and the interface-cohesive model.The simulation demonstrates the local interface damage evolution around a particle of the composites in tension.These findings are beneficial for designing polymer composites with nanoparticle inclusions.
基金Project(2023YFC2907403)supported by the National Key R&D Program of ChinaProject(52074021)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金Project(2242045)supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(ZD202216)supported by the Beijing Association of Higher Education,China。
文摘The macroscopic mechanical properties of rocks are significantly influenced by their microstructure.As a material bonded by mineral grains,the grain morphology of crystalline rock is the primary factor influencing the strength.However,most strength criteria neglect the strength variations caused by different grain characteristics in rocks.Furthermore,the traditional linear criteria tend to overestimate tensile strength and exhibit apex singularity.To address these shortcomings,a piecewise strength criterion that considers the grain size effect has been proposed.A part of an ellipse was employed to construct the envelope of the tensive-shear region on the meridian plane,to accurately reproduce the low tensile-compressive strength ratio.Based on the analysis of experimental data,both linear and exponential modification functions that account for grain size effects were integrated into the proposed criterion.The corresponding finite element algorithm has been implemented.The accuracy and applicability of the proposed criterion were validated by comparing with the experimental data.
基金supported by the Strategic Pri-ority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB0510400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52225102)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(No.2023201).
文摘To provide insight into the effect of grain size on the precipitation behavior ofγstrengthening super-alloy Inconel 718,a gradient nanostructure with a large grain size span(from 9 nm to tens of microns)along the depth direction was achieved by mean of surface mechanical grinding treatment,followed by annealing upon 700-1000℃ for 1 h.The results reveal significant differences in the type and size of precipitates in samples with different grain sizes.Noγprecipitate was detected inside the grains as the grain size was refined down to 40 nm(NG-40)and 9 nm(NG-9).Forδphase,a significantly accelerated precipitation along grain boundary was observed in NG-40 upon 700℃ annealing.Interestingly,with the grain size drops to 9 nm,the precipitation ofδwas suppressed,with some nanosized MC carbides appearing upon annealing.The grain size effect of precipitation behavior endows NG-9 an ultra-high RT-hardness(5.2 GPa)after 1000℃ thermal exposure and an ultra-high hot-hardness(3.2 GPa)at 800℃.
基金the Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior-Brasil(CAPES)-Finance Code 001.The authors would like to thank the Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo-FAPESP(grant number:2021/00251-0).Finally,the authors are also greatly thankful for FIRE support to carry out this work.
文摘Refractories have unique capabilities such as sustaining their shape and properties at extreme conditions such as the combination of high temperatures and thermal shock,contact with molten metals and slags and in some circumstances resistance to erosion from abrasive particles.Given the large processing output of the heavy industries such as the cement and steel ones which both require high temperature processes,the refractories structures span various meters and weight of several tons.As the water removal stage of hydraulic bonded castables in industrial sites takes hours(10-60 h)due to the risk of explosive spalling,efforts to mitigate it are commonly studied.This has provided theoretical understanding of the general aspects of drying and important tools,such as the thermogravimetry analysis(TGA),for the design of refractory compositions with higher explosive spalling resistance.However,the optimization of this process is still far from the industrial reality especially because the actual linings that require the drying are orders of magnitude larger than the samples considered in the laboratory tests.Therefore,this study proposed the analysis of the sample volume effect on the water removal dynamics through TGA of high alumina castables with calcium aluminate cement.Conventionalφ5 cm×5 cm cylindrical samples were assessed in a laboratory scale equipment whereas macro TGA were carried out considering 20 cm×20 cm×20 cm and 30 cm×30 cm×30 cm cubic samples.Additionally,the effect of polymeric fibers was also considered.It was found out that the different thermal gradients within the macro TGA samples resulted in an inflection on the sample’s heating rate and that the mass loss was affected by the volume considered,especially for the composition without additives.These findings highlight the requirement of carefully taking into consideration the different dimensional sizes and thermal gradients in the samples when analyzing and interpreting the laboratory studies,and especially when trying to extrapolate such results to the industrial reality.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2021YFB2400300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52177214)supported by China Fujian Energy Devices Science and Technology Innovation Laboratory Open Fund(No.21C-OP202211)。
文摘FeS_(2) shows significant potential as cathode material for all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs)due to its high theoretical specific capacity,low cost,and environmental friendliness.However,the poor ion/electron conductivity and large volume variation effect of FeS_(2) inhibit its practical applications.Here,the influence of particle size of FeS_(2) on the corresponding sulfide-based solid-state batteries is carefully investigated by tuning FeS_(2) size.Moreover,low operating temperature is chosen to mitigate the large volume changes during cycling in the battery.S-FeS_(2) with smaller particle sizes delivers superior electrochemical performances than that of the larger L-FeS_(2) in Li_(5.5)PS_(4.5)Cl_(1.5)-based ASSLBs under different operating temperatures.S-FeS_(2) shows stable discharge capacities during 50 cycles with a current density of 0.1 m A/cm^(2)under -20℃.When the current density rises to 1.0 m A/cm^(2),it delivers an initial discharge capacity of 146.9 m Ah/g and maintains 63% of the capacity after 100 cycles.This work contributes to constructing ASSLBs enables excellent electrochemical performances under extreme operating temperatures.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52192611,51872031,61904013,and 62405157)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2023M741890 and GZC20231215)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘The flexoelectric effect refers to the electromechanical coupling between electric polarization and mechanical strain gradient.It universally exists in a variety of materials in any space group,such as liquid crystals,dielectrics,biological materials,and semiconductors.Because of its unique size effect,nanoscale flexoelectricity has shown novel phenomena and promising applications in electronics,optronics,mechatronics,and photovoltaics.In this review,we provide a succinct report on the discovery and development of the flexoelectric effect,focusing on flexoelectric materials and related applications.Finally,we discuss recent flexoelectric research progress and still‐unsolved problems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52070035,22271042,21871041,and 22401039)Jilin Province Scientific and Technological Planning Project of China(20200403001SF)+3 种基金Science and Technology Research Project of the Education Department of Jilin Province(JJKH20211286KJ)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(20180101298JC)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2412022ZD009)Start-up Fund for Doctoral Research of Northeast Electric Power University(BSJXM-2024112)
文摘In recent years,dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs)have attracted much attention due to their ability to efficiently convert light energy into electricity.The enhancement of electron transfer efficiency and the suppression of interfacial charge recombination are essential for the development of DSSCs.Polyoxometalates(POMs)have already been confirmed to act as effective electron-transfer mediators for accepting and delivering electrons remaining the integrated structure.Due to size effect,nano-sized POMs with more active sites,exposed more surface area,and changed electronic structure enhance the inherent activity.Further,the nano-sized POMs aiming on titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))shortens the electron transport distance,accelerate the electron transfer,and effectively suppresses the electron-hole recombination,thus improving the electron utilization and enhancing the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of the DSSCs.Taking PMo_(12) as an example,we prepared PMo_(12) to a nanometer size of about 50 nm by freeze-drying technology and further combined with TiO_(2)as photoanodes.To our satisfying surprise,a significant improvement of PCE in DSSCs is obtained as high as 8.12%,which is 22.3%and 47.3%higher than the original PMo_(12)/TiO_(2)composite material and TiO_(2)alone,respectively.
基金supported by Wenhai Program of the S&T Fund of Shandong Province for Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology(No.2021WHZZB2301)Hainan Provincial Joint Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(No.2021CXLH0005)Overseas Science and Education Centers of Bureau of International Cooperation Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.121311KYSB20210005-2).
文摘This study aims to investigate the effects of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance and antimicrobial activity of Mg-Zn-Ag-xCa alloys under simulated physiological conditions.The focus of this research is to understand how to optimize the biomedical performance of the alloy by adjusting its composition,particularly its stability in simulated body fluids and its ability to counteract microbes.The corrosion behavior and antibacterial properties of silver-containing magnesium alloys with different calcium contents after solution treatment were studied.The results show that the addition of calcium affects the microstructure of the alloy,including grain refinement and the distribution of the second phase.It acts as a barrier at the microscopic scale,which helps to prevent the invasion of the corrosive agent,thereby improving the overall corrosion resistance of the material.The gradual increase in calcium initially has a positive effect on the properties of the alloy,especially in terms of corrosion resistance.However,when the calcium content increases to 1.5Ca,although the initial corrosion potential of the alloy increases,excessive calcium may lead to excessive accumulation of the second phase in the microstructure,which will have a negative impact on the long-term stability and corrosion resistance of the material.After corrosion,when the calcium content is 1.0 wt%,the surface roughness of the sample is 1.65μm,with the surface being the smoothest,and the corrosion rate is 0.25 mm·year-1.However,when the calcium content increases to 1.5 wt%,the sample exhibits the fastest corrosion rate at 0.45 mm·year-1.The antibacterial properties of magnesium alloy were optimized by adding silver.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21971129, 21961022, 21661023)the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 2022 Leading Talent Team of Science and Technology (2022LJRC0008)+6 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China(2022MS02014, 2021BS02007)the Program for Innovative Research Team in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (NJYT23031)the 111 Project(D20033)the “Grassland Leading Talent” Program of Inner Mongoliathe “Grassland-Talent” Innovation Team of Inner Mongoliathe “Science and Technology for a Better Development of Inner Mongolia” Program (2020XM03)the Science and Technology Project of Ordos (2021 ZDI 11-14)。
文摘CeO_(2)is increasingly recognized as a viable polishing abrasive for SiO_(2)-based substrates,such as K9 glass,leveraging its intrinsic chemical mechanical polishing property.Although LaOF can improve the performance of CeO_(2)abrasive,the specific mechanism underlying this enhancement remains elusive.Herein,LaOF-CeO_(2)composite abrasive was prepared by co-precipitation method,aiming to elaborate on the influence of LaOF on the abrasive's polishing efficiency.It is found that the integration of LaOF results in the formation of LaOF-CeO_(2)composite characterized by a remarkably reduced primary particle size of approximately 41 nm,which primarily accounts for the improvement in polishing performance.Furthermore,the increasement in Ce^(3+)content and the Zeta potential both contribute to the superior function of the composite abrasive.Notably,the synergistic effect of these parameters is manifested in an elevated material removal rate reaching 1091.197 nm/min,coupled with a minimized surface roughness of as low as 0.546 nm when applied to K9 glass surface.The findings of this work offer novel insights into the role of LaOF in facilitating the performance of Ce-based abrasives,potentially influencing future advancements in the field of precision surface processing.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12172169)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘This paper extends the one-dimensional(1D)nonlocal strain gradient integral model(NStraGIM)to the two-dimensional(2D)Kirchhoff axisymmetric nanoplates,based on nonlocal strain gradient integral relations formulated along both the radial and circumferential directions.By transforming the proposed integral constitutive equations into the equivalent differential forms,complemented by the corresponding constitutive boundary conditions(CBCs),a well-posed mathematical formulation is established for analyzing the axisymmetric bending and buckling of annular/circular functionally graded(FG)sandwich nanoplates.The boundary conditions at the inner edge of a solid nanoplate are derived by L'H?spital's rule.The numerical solution is obtained by the generalized differential quadrature method(GDQM).The accuracy of the proposed model is validated through comparison with the data from the existing literature.A parameter study is conducted to demonstrate the effects of FG sandwich parameters,size parameters,and nonlocal gradient parameters.
