The rapid evolution of hypersonic vehicle technologies necessitates robust thermal protection systems capable of withstanding extreme oxidative ablation.This study introduces a novel gradient-architected ZrB_(2)-MoSi_...The rapid evolution of hypersonic vehicle technologies necessitates robust thermal protection systems capable of withstanding extreme oxidative ablation.This study introduces a novel gradient-architected ZrB_(2)-MoSi_(2)-SiC dense layer embedded within a lightweight three-dimensional(3D)needled carbon fiber composite.Utilizing the volatility of ethanol and polycarbosilane,the ceramic slurry is selectively infused into targeted regions of the fibrous structure,optimizing the ZrB_(2)to MoSi_(2)ratio to enhance performance.The resulting dense layer exhibits exceptional emissivity,surpassing 0.90 in the 1-3μm range and exceeding 0.87 in the 2-14μm range.Moreover,it demonstrates remarkable oxidative ablation resistance.Specifically,at an optimized ZrB_(2)to MoSi_(2)ratio of 6:4,the dense layer achieves a minimal linear ablation rate of 0.015μm·s^(-1) under a 1.5 MW·m^(-2)oxyacetylene flame for 1000 s.Even after exposure to oxyacetylene ablation at surface temperatures of approximately 1750℃for 1000 s,the dense layer retains its structural integrity,highlighting its enduring oxidation resistance.The incorporation of MoSi_(2)not only enhances emissivity but also fortifies the ZrO_(2)and SiO_(2)oxide layers,crucial for environments with elevated oxygen levels,thereby mitigating the active oxidation of SiC.This combination of high emissivity and long-term oxidation resistance at ultra-high temperatures positions the ZrB_(2)-MoSi_(2)-SiC dense layer as an exceptionally promising candidate for advanced thermal protection in hypersonic vehicles.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52272060,51902067,51872066 and 52172041)the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52032003)+5 种基金the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2020QNRC001)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2019M651282 and 2022T150157)Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.LBH-Z19022 and LBH-TZ2207)Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program,Shanghai Aerospace Science and Technology Innovation Fund(No.SAST2019-012)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRFCU5710051022)the Science Foundation of National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments(No.JCKYS2022603C011).
文摘The rapid evolution of hypersonic vehicle technologies necessitates robust thermal protection systems capable of withstanding extreme oxidative ablation.This study introduces a novel gradient-architected ZrB_(2)-MoSi_(2)-SiC dense layer embedded within a lightweight three-dimensional(3D)needled carbon fiber composite.Utilizing the volatility of ethanol and polycarbosilane,the ceramic slurry is selectively infused into targeted regions of the fibrous structure,optimizing the ZrB_(2)to MoSi_(2)ratio to enhance performance.The resulting dense layer exhibits exceptional emissivity,surpassing 0.90 in the 1-3μm range and exceeding 0.87 in the 2-14μm range.Moreover,it demonstrates remarkable oxidative ablation resistance.Specifically,at an optimized ZrB_(2)to MoSi_(2)ratio of 6:4,the dense layer achieves a minimal linear ablation rate of 0.015μm·s^(-1) under a 1.5 MW·m^(-2)oxyacetylene flame for 1000 s.Even after exposure to oxyacetylene ablation at surface temperatures of approximately 1750℃for 1000 s,the dense layer retains its structural integrity,highlighting its enduring oxidation resistance.The incorporation of MoSi_(2)not only enhances emissivity but also fortifies the ZrO_(2)and SiO_(2)oxide layers,crucial for environments with elevated oxygen levels,thereby mitigating the active oxidation of SiC.This combination of high emissivity and long-term oxidation resistance at ultra-high temperatures positions the ZrB_(2)-MoSi_(2)-SiC dense layer as an exceptionally promising candidate for advanced thermal protection in hypersonic vehicles.
