The High-Z material tungsten (W) has been considered as a plasma facing material in the divertor region of ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor). In ITER, the divertor is expected to operate under hi...The High-Z material tungsten (W) has been considered as a plasma facing material in the divertor region of ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor). In ITER, the divertor is expected to operate under high particle fluxes (> 1023 m-2s-1) from the plasma as well as from intrinsic impurities with a very low energy (< 200 eV). During the past dacade, the effects of plasma irradiation on tungsten have been studied extensively as functions of the ion energy, fluence and surface temperature in the burning plasma conditions. In this paper, recent results concerning blister and bubble formations on the tungsten surface under low energy (< 100 eV) and high flux (> 1021 m-2s-1) He/H plasma irradiation are reviewed to gain a better understanding of the performance of tungsten as a plasma facing material under the burning plasma conditions.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
in this paper, an experimental research the effect of ablating material on the reflection and the transmission of microwaves in arc-heated plasma flow is presented by using the C band microwave measuring system. The ...in this paper, an experimental research the effect of ablating material on the reflection and the transmission of microwaves in arc-heated plasma flow is presented by using the C band microwave measuring system. The results show that the ablating material with accidented surface and its high temperature have remarkably affected the reflection and the transmission of microwaves. The experiment proves that the system has outstanding precision and reliability.展开更多
This study aimed to evaluate the surface roughness and wetting properties of various dental prosthetic materials after different durations of non-thermal atmospheric plasma（NTAP）treatment.One hundred and sixty discs...This study aimed to evaluate the surface roughness and wetting properties of various dental prosthetic materials after different durations of non-thermal atmospheric plasma（NTAP）treatment.One hundred and sixty discs of titanium（Ti）（n：40）,cobalt chromium（Co-Cr）（n：40）,yttrium stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals（Y-TZP）（n：40）and polymethylmethacrylate（PMMA）（n：40）materials were machined and smoothed with silicon carbide papers.The surface roughness was evaluated in a control group and in groups with different plasma exposure times [1-3-5 s].The average surface roughness（Ra）and contact angle（CA）measurements were recorded via an atomic force microscope（AFM）and tensiometer,respectively.Surface changes were examined with a scanning electron microscope（SEM）.Data were analyzed with two-way analysis of variance（ANOVA）and the Tukey HSD test α=0.05）.According to the results,the NTAP surface treatment significantly affected the roughness and wettability properties（P 〈 0.05）.SEM images reveal that more grooves were present in the NTAP groups.With an increase in the NTAP application time,an apparent increment was observed for Ra,except in the PMMA group,and a remarkable reduction in CA was observed in all groups.It is concluded that the NTAP technology could enhance the roughening and wetting performance of various dental materials.展开更多
Experiments have been conducted on a plasma opening switch (POS) test-bed to investigate the influence of cathode materials made of aluminum, stainless steel, molybdenum and tungsten on opening performance for conduct...Experiments have been conducted on a plasma opening switch (POS) test-bed to investigate the influence of cathode materials made of aluminum, stainless steel, molybdenum and tungsten on opening performance for conduction time up to 3 microseconds, conduction current up to 100 kA. Remarkaly different opening characteristics have been shown for these materials,with tungsten being of the best opening performance.展开更多
To control the morphology and particle size of dense spherical molybdenum powder prepared by radio frequency（RF） plasma from irregular molybdenum powder as a precursor, plasma process parameters were optimized in th...To control the morphology and particle size of dense spherical molybdenum powder prepared by radio frequency（RF） plasma from irregular molybdenum powder as a precursor, plasma process parameters were optimized in this paper. The effects of the carrier gas flow rate and molybdenum powder feeding rate on the shape and size of the final products were studied. The molybdenum powder morphology was examined using high-resolution scanning electron microscopy. The powder phases were analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The tap density and apparent density of the molybdenum powder were investigated using a Hall flow meter and a Scott volumeter. The optimal process parameters for the spherical molybdenum powder preparation are 50 g/min powder feeding rate and 0.6 m^3/h carrier gas rate. In addition, pure spherical molybdenum powder can be obtained from irregular powder, and the tap density is enhanced after plasma processing. The average size is reduced from 72 to 62 μm, and the tap density is increased from 2.7 to 6.2 g/cm^3. Therefore, RF plasma is a promising method for the preparation of high-density and high-purity spherical powders.展开更多
Structural and optical properties of nanometric titanium oxide（TixOy） films obtained by cathodic arc plasma deposition were investigated. Phase analysis by x-ray diffraction and Fouriertransform infrared spectroscop...Structural and optical properties of nanometric titanium oxide（TixOy） films obtained by cathodic arc plasma deposition were investigated. Phase analysis by x-ray diffraction and Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy showed the presence of anatase, rutile, Ti_2O_3, Ti_4O_7 and amorphous phases. Scanning electron microscopy images showed well-developed surface morphology with nano-patterns. Spectroscopic ellipsometry revealed film thicknesses of 53 and50 nm, variable refractive indices dependent on the light wavelength and close to zero extinction coefficients for wavelengths higher than 500 nm. On the basis of ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy data and using the Tauc equation, band gap values for direct and indirect electron transitions were determined.展开更多
At present the most promising principal solution of the divertor problemappears to be the use of liquid metals and primarily of lithium Capillary-Pore Systems (CPS) as ofplasma facing materials. A solid CPS filled wit...At present the most promising principal solution of the divertor problemappears to be the use of liquid metals and primarily of lithium Capillary-Pore Systems (CPS) as ofplasma facing materials. A solid CPS filled with liquid lithium will have a high resistance tosurface and volume damage because of neutron radiation effects, melting, splashing and thermalstress-induced cracking in steady state and during plasma transitions to provide the normaloperation of divertor target plates and first-wall protecting elements. These materials will not bethe sources of impurities inducing an increase of Z_(eff) and they will not be collected as dust inthe divertor area and in ducts. Experiments with lithium CPS under simulating conditions of plasmadisruption on a hydrogen plasma accelerator MK-200 [~ (10 - 15) MJ/m^2, ~ 50 μs] have beenperformed. The formation of a shielding layer of lithium plasma and the high stability of thesesystems have been shown. The new lithium limiter tests on an up-graded T-11M tokamak (plasma currentup to 100 kA, pulse length ~0.3 s) have been performed. Sorption and desorption of plasma-forminggas, lithium emission into discharge, lithium erosion, deposited power of the limiter areinvestigated in these experiments. The first results of experiments are presented.展开更多
Tests of the candidate plasma facing materials（PFMs） used in experimental fusion devices are essential due to the direct influence of in-situ plasma loading.A type of ultrafine grained（UFG） tungsten sintered by re...Tests of the candidate plasma facing materials（PFMs） used in experimental fusion devices are essential due to the direct influence of in-situ plasma loading.A type of ultrafine grained（UFG） tungsten sintered by resistance sintering under ultra-high pressure（RSUHP） method has been exposed in the edge plasma of the HT-7 tokamak to investigate its performance under plasma loading.Under cychc edge plasma loading,the UFG tungsten develops both macro and micro cracks.The macro cracks are attributed to the low temperature brittleness of the tungsten material itself,while the micro cracks are generated from local intense power flux deposition.展开更多
Dyeing of PET materials by traditional methods presents several problems.Plasma technology has received enormous attention as a solution for the environmental problems related with textile surface modifications,and th...Dyeing of PET materials by traditional methods presents several problems.Plasma technology has received enormous attention as a solution for the environmental problems related with textile surface modifications,and there has been a rapid development and commercialization of plasma technology over the past decade.In this work,the synergistic effect of atmospheric pressure plasma on alkaline etching and deep coloring of dyeing properties on polyethylene terephthalate（PET）fabrics and films was investigated.The topographical changes of the PET surface were investigated by atomic force microscopy（AFM）images,which revealed a smooth surface morphology of the untreated sample whereas a high surface roughness for the plasma and/or alkaline treated samples.The effects of atmospheric pressure plasma on alkaline etching of the structure and properties of PET were investigated by means of differential scanning calorimetry（DSC）,the main objective of performing DSC was to investigate the effect of the plasma pre-treatment on the T_g and T_m.Using a tensile strength tester YG065 H and following a standard procedure the maximum force and elongation at maximum force of PET materials was investigated.Oxygen and argon plasma pre-treatment was found to increase the PET fabric weight loss rate.The color strength of PET fabrics was increased by various plasma pre-treatment times.The penetration of plasma and alkaline reactive species deep into the PET structure results in better dyeability and leaves a significant effect on the K/S values of the plasma pre-treated PET.It indicated that plasma pre-treatment has a great synergistic effect with the alkaline treatment of PET.展开更多
In this study,we have modeled the sputtering process of energetic He;ions colliding with W nano-fuzz materials,based on the physical processes,such as the collision and diffusion of energetic particles,sputtering and ...In this study,we have modeled the sputtering process of energetic He;ions colliding with W nano-fuzz materials,based on the physical processes,such as the collision and diffusion of energetic particles,sputtering and redeposition.Our modeling shows that the fuzzy nanomaterials with a large surface-to-volume ratio exhibit very high resistance to sputtering under fusion-relevant He;irradiations,and their sputtering yields are mainly determined by the thickness of fuzzy nano0materials,the reflection coefficients and mean free paths of energetic particles,surface sputtering yields of a flat base material,and the geometry of nano-fuzz.Our measurements have confirmed that the surface sputtering yield of a W nano-fuzz layer with the columnar geometry of nano-fuzz in cross-section is about one magnitude of order lower than the one of smooth W substrates.This work provides a complete model for energetic particles colliding with the nano-fuzz layer and clarifies the fundamental sputtering process occurring in the nano-fuzz layer.展开更多
Fe-based alloy coatings containing TiB2–TiN –（h-BN） were synthesized in situ on Q235 steel substrates by a plasma cladding process using the powders of Fe901 alloy, Ti, and h-BN as raw materials. The effects of Ti...Fe-based alloy coatings containing TiB2–TiN –（h-BN） were synthesized in situ on Q235 steel substrates by a plasma cladding process using the powders of Fe901 alloy, Ti, and h-BN as raw materials. The effects of Ti/h-BN mass ratio on interfacial bonds between the coating and substrate along with the microstructures and microhardnesses of the coatings were investigated. The results show that the Ti/h-BN mass ratio is a vital factor in the formation of the coatings. Free h-BN can be introduced into the coatings by adding an excess amount of h-BN into the precursor. Decreases in the Ti/h-BN mass ratio improve the microstructural uniformity and compactness and enhance the interfacial bonds of the coatings. At a Ti/h-BN mass ratio of 10/20, the coating is free of cracks and micropores, and mainly consists of Fe-Cr, Fe3B, TiB2, TiN, Ti2N, TiB, FeN, FeB, Fe2B, and h-BN phases. Its average microhardness in the zone between 0.1–2.8 mm from the coating surface is about Hv0.2 551.5.展开更多
Effects of helium implantation on silicon carbide（SiC） and graphite were studied to reveal the possibility of SiC replacing graphite as plasma facing materials. Pressureless sintered SiC and graphite SMF-800 were im...Effects of helium implantation on silicon carbide（SiC） and graphite were studied to reveal the possibility of SiC replacing graphite as plasma facing materials. Pressureless sintered SiC and graphite SMF-800 were implanted with He＋ions of 20 ke V and 100 ke V at different temperatures and different fluences. The He^＋ irradiation induced microstructure changes were studied by field-emission scanning electron microscopy（FESEM）, atomic force microscopy（AFM）, and transmission electron microscopy（TEM）.展开更多
Tungsten is one of the most promising plasma-facing materials (PFMs) to be used in the nuclear fusion reactor as divertor material in the future. In this work, W2+-ions bombardment is used to simulate the neutron irra...Tungsten is one of the most promising plasma-facing materials (PFMs) to be used in the nuclear fusion reactor as divertor material in the future. In this work, W2+-ions bombardment is used to simulate the neutron irradiation damage to commercial pure tungsten (W) and rolled tungsten–potassium (W–K). The 7 MeV of 3 × 10^15 W2+-ions/cm2, 3 MeV of 4.5 × 10^14 W2+, and 2 MeV of 3 × 10^14 W2+-ions/cm2 are applied at 923 K in sequence to produce a uniform region of 100 nm–400 nm beneath the sample surface with the maximum damage value of 11.5 dpa. Nanoindentation is used to inspect the changes in hardness and elastic modulus after self-ion irradiation. Irradiation hardening occurred in both materials. The irradiation hardening of rolled W–K is affected by two factors: one is the absorption of vacancies and interstitial atoms by potassium bubbles, and the other is the interaction between potassium bubbles and dislocations. Under the condition of 11.5 dpa, the capability of defect absorption can reach a threshold. As a result, dislocations finally dominate the hardening of rolled W–K. Specific features of dislocation loops in W–K are further observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to explain the hardening effect. This work might provide valuable enlightenment for W–K alloy as a promising plasma facing material candidate.展开更多
he numbers and distribution of cracks in bulk beryllium which was loaded by intense electron beam were observed by optical image analysis, where the crack characteristic measurement and analysis were performed. The re...he numbers and distribution of cracks in bulk beryllium which was loaded by intense electron beam were observed by optical image analysis, where the crack characteristic measurement and analysis were performed. The results show that: 1) The crack numbers in TR30 of beryllium with fine grain size and relatively high BeO content (no more than 3%) are about 2～4 times more than that in DShG200 of beryllium, whose grain size is larger but BeO content is less than 0.8%, under the same electron beam loading conditions, the ceramic phase of BeO in beryllium makes beryllium more brittle. 2) The successive electron pulse irradiation results in the wider cracks since the cracks formed by the former shot might be enlarged by following shots. The reason might be that there was a stress concentration at original cracks when the second shot came and so that thermal stress raised. DShG200 exhibit the better thermal shock resistance than that of TR30.展开更多
The irradiation-induced sputtering and the structural damage at tungsten surface are investigated by using molecular dynamics simulations at the level of quantum mechanics. Our simulations indicate that the sputtered ...The irradiation-induced sputtering and the structural damage at tungsten surface are investigated by using molecular dynamics simulations at the level of quantum mechanics. Our simulations indicate that the sputtered atoms appear when the energy of incident primary knock-on atom （PKA） is more than 200 eV and the incident angle of the PKA is larger than 65°. Meanwhile, the irradiation-induced vacancies are less when the incident angle of PKA is in the range of 45°-65°. So, the optimum incident angles of PKA are suggested to reduce the irradiation-induced damage of the W surface. Furthermore, we find that the interstitials contained in the systems accelerate the sputtering whereas the intrinsic vacancies suppress the sputtering when the PKA is near the defects.展开更多
In this paper,we propose and numerically characterize the optical characteristics of a high-sensitivity dual-polarization four-channel surface plasmon resonance(SPR)refractive index sensor with wide detection range an...In this paper,we propose and numerically characterize the optical characteristics of a high-sensitivity dual-polarization four-channel surface plasmon resonance(SPR)refractive index sensor with wide detection range and high linearity based on photonic crystal fiber(PCF).Four light transmission channels are constructed by using big air holes.The small rectangular air hole in the center of the fiber core is used to add asymmetry.We use gold plasma material to achieve better sensing performance.A thin film of TiO2 is placed on the PCF surface,which assists gold in the adhesion on PCF.The maximum wavelength sensitivity of the sensor can reach 20000 nm/RIU in both x and y polarization modes.While the maximum wavelength resolution of the sensor is 5×10-6 RIU.The average wavelength sensitivity reached 15900 nm/RIU and 15800 nm/RIU in x and y polarization modes.The sensor features R^(2)=0.9969/R^(2)=0.9966 high linear performance in x and y polarization modes and the maximum figure of merit(FOM)values of 509.13 RIU-1/489.63 RIU-1 in x and y polarization modes.Besides,the sensor's detection range is 1.26–1.36,which is a wide refractive index detection range.展开更多
文摘The High-Z material tungsten (W) has been considered as a plasma facing material in the divertor region of ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor). In ITER, the divertor is expected to operate under high particle fluxes (> 1023 m-2s-1) from the plasma as well as from intrinsic impurities with a very low energy (< 200 eV). During the past dacade, the effects of plasma irradiation on tungsten have been studied extensively as functions of the ion energy, fluence and surface temperature in the burning plasma conditions. In this paper, recent results concerning blister and bubble formations on the tungsten surface under low energy (< 100 eV) and high flux (> 1021 m-2s-1) He/H plasma irradiation are reviewed to gain a better understanding of the performance of tungsten as a plasma facing material under the burning plasma conditions.
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.
文摘in this paper, an experimental research the effect of ablating material on the reflection and the transmission of microwaves in arc-heated plasma flow is presented by using the C band microwave measuring system. The results show that the ablating material with accidented surface and its high temperature have remarkably affected the reflection and the transmission of microwaves. The experiment proves that the system has outstanding precision and reliability.
基金supported by the Department of Scientific Research,Eskisehir Osmangazi University,Turkey(No.201441045)
文摘This study aimed to evaluate the surface roughness and wetting properties of various dental prosthetic materials after different durations of non-thermal atmospheric plasma（NTAP）treatment.One hundred and sixty discs of titanium（Ti）（n：40）,cobalt chromium（Co-Cr）（n：40）,yttrium stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals（Y-TZP）（n：40）and polymethylmethacrylate（PMMA）（n：40）materials were machined and smoothed with silicon carbide papers.The surface roughness was evaluated in a control group and in groups with different plasma exposure times [1-3-5 s].The average surface roughness（Ra）and contact angle（CA）measurements were recorded via an atomic force microscope（AFM）and tensiometer,respectively.Surface changes were examined with a scanning electron microscope（SEM）.Data were analyzed with two-way analysis of variance（ANOVA）and the Tukey HSD test α=0.05）.According to the results,the NTAP surface treatment significantly affected the roughness and wettability properties（P 〈 0.05）.SEM images reveal that more grooves were present in the NTAP groups.With an increase in the NTAP application time,an apparent increment was observed for Ra,except in the PMMA group,and a remarkable reduction in CA was observed in all groups.It is concluded that the NTAP technology could enhance the roughening and wetting performance of various dental materials.
文摘Experiments have been conducted on a plasma opening switch (POS) test-bed to investigate the influence of cathode materials made of aluminum, stainless steel, molybdenum and tungsten on opening performance for conduction time up to 3 microseconds, conduction current up to 100 kA. Remarkaly different opening characteristics have been shown for these materials,with tungsten being of the best opening performance.
基金financially supported by the 2012 Western Materials Innovation Foundation of China (No. XBCL-1-06)the Science and Technology Coordinating Innovative Engineering Project of Shaanxi Province of China (No. 2014KTCQ01-35)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province of China (No. 2014JM6226)the Specialized Research Fund of Education Commission of Shaanxi Province of China (No. 2013JK0905)
文摘To control the morphology and particle size of dense spherical molybdenum powder prepared by radio frequency（RF） plasma from irregular molybdenum powder as a precursor, plasma process parameters were optimized in this paper. The effects of the carrier gas flow rate and molybdenum powder feeding rate on the shape and size of the final products were studied. The molybdenum powder morphology was examined using high-resolution scanning electron microscopy. The powder phases were analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The tap density and apparent density of the molybdenum powder were investigated using a Hall flow meter and a Scott volumeter. The optimal process parameters for the spherical molybdenum powder preparation are 50 g/min powder feeding rate and 0.6 m^3/h carrier gas rate. In addition, pure spherical molybdenum powder can be obtained from irregular powder, and the tap density is enhanced after plasma processing. The average size is reduced from 72 to 62 μm, and the tap density is increased from 2.7 to 6.2 g/cm^3. Therefore, RF plasma is a promising method for the preparation of high-density and high-purity spherical powders.
基金by the Ministry of Education,Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia(grant 172026)COST action MP1306
文摘Structural and optical properties of nanometric titanium oxide（TixOy） films obtained by cathodic arc plasma deposition were investigated. Phase analysis by x-ray diffraction and Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy showed the presence of anatase, rutile, Ti_2O_3, Ti_4O_7 and amorphous phases. Scanning electron microscopy images showed well-developed surface morphology with nano-patterns. Spectroscopic ellipsometry revealed film thicknesses of 53 and50 nm, variable refractive indices dependent on the light wavelength and close to zero extinction coefficients for wavelengths higher than 500 nm. On the basis of ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy data and using the Tauc equation, band gap values for direct and indirect electron transitions were determined.
文摘At present the most promising principal solution of the divertor problemappears to be the use of liquid metals and primarily of lithium Capillary-Pore Systems (CPS) as ofplasma facing materials. A solid CPS filled with liquid lithium will have a high resistance tosurface and volume damage because of neutron radiation effects, melting, splashing and thermalstress-induced cracking in steady state and during plasma transitions to provide the normaloperation of divertor target plates and first-wall protecting elements. These materials will not bethe sources of impurities inducing an increase of Z_(eff) and they will not be collected as dust inthe divertor area and in ducts. Experiments with lithium CPS under simulating conditions of plasmadisruption on a hydrogen plasma accelerator MK-200 [~ (10 - 15) MJ/m^2, ~ 50 μs] have beenperformed. The formation of a shielding layer of lithium plasma and the high stability of thesesystems have been shown. The new lithium limiter tests on an up-graded T-11M tokamak (plasma currentup to 100 kA, pulse length ~0.3 s) have been performed. Sorption and desorption of plasma-forminggas, lithium emission into discharge, lithium erosion, deposited power of the limiter areinvestigated in these experiments. The first results of experiments are presented.
基金supported by the Key Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.KJCX2-YW-N35)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11175205)
文摘Tests of the candidate plasma facing materials（PFMs） used in experimental fusion devices are essential due to the direct influence of in-situ plasma loading.A type of ultrafine grained（UFG） tungsten sintered by resistance sintering under ultra-high pressure（RSUHP） method has been exposed in the edge plasma of the HT-7 tokamak to investigate its performance under plasma loading.Under cychc edge plasma loading,the UFG tungsten develops both macro and micro cracks.The macro cracks are attributed to the low temperature brittleness of the tungsten material itself,while the micro cracks are generated from local intense power flux deposition.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Contract 11375042
文摘Dyeing of PET materials by traditional methods presents several problems.Plasma technology has received enormous attention as a solution for the environmental problems related with textile surface modifications,and there has been a rapid development and commercialization of plasma technology over the past decade.In this work,the synergistic effect of atmospheric pressure plasma on alkaline etching and deep coloring of dyeing properties on polyethylene terephthalate（PET）fabrics and films was investigated.The topographical changes of the PET surface were investigated by atomic force microscopy（AFM）images,which revealed a smooth surface morphology of the untreated sample whereas a high surface roughness for the plasma and/or alkaline treated samples.The effects of atmospheric pressure plasma on alkaline etching of the structure and properties of PET were investigated by means of differential scanning calorimetry（DSC）,the main objective of performing DSC was to investigate the effect of the plasma pre-treatment on the T_g and T_m.Using a tensile strength tester YG065 H and following a standard procedure the maximum force and elongation at maximum force of PET materials was investigated.Oxygen and argon plasma pre-treatment was found to increase the PET fabric weight loss rate.The color strength of PET fabrics was increased by various plasma pre-treatment times.The penetration of plasma and alkaline reactive species deep into the PET structure results in better dyeability and leaves a significant effect on the K/S values of the plasma pre-treated PET.It indicated that plasma pre-treatment has a great synergistic effect with the alkaline treatment of PET.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFE0300106)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11320101005)+1 种基金Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Nos.20180510006,2019-ZD0186)Natural Science Basis Research Program of Shanxi Province(No.2020GY-268)。
文摘In this study,we have modeled the sputtering process of energetic He;ions colliding with W nano-fuzz materials,based on the physical processes,such as the collision and diffusion of energetic particles,sputtering and redeposition.Our modeling shows that the fuzzy nanomaterials with a large surface-to-volume ratio exhibit very high resistance to sputtering under fusion-relevant He;irradiations,and their sputtering yields are mainly determined by the thickness of fuzzy nano0materials,the reflection coefficients and mean free paths of energetic particles,surface sputtering yields of a flat base material,and the geometry of nano-fuzz.Our measurements have confirmed that the surface sputtering yield of a W nano-fuzz layer with the columnar geometry of nano-fuzz in cross-section is about one magnitude of order lower than the one of smooth W substrates.This work provides a complete model for energetic particles colliding with the nano-fuzz layer and clarifies the fundamental sputtering process occurring in the nano-fuzz layer.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, China (No.BK2011250)the Jiangsu Province Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 1101017C)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 20100481079)the China Scholarship Council and Outstanding Innovative Talents Support Plan of Hohai University
文摘Fe-based alloy coatings containing TiB2–TiN –（h-BN） were synthesized in situ on Q235 steel substrates by a plasma cladding process using the powders of Fe901 alloy, Ti, and h-BN as raw materials. The effects of Ti/h-BN mass ratio on interfacial bonds between the coating and substrate along with the microstructures and microhardnesses of the coatings were investigated. The results show that the Ti/h-BN mass ratio is a vital factor in the formation of the coatings. Free h-BN can be introduced into the coatings by adding an excess amount of h-BN into the precursor. Decreases in the Ti/h-BN mass ratio improve the microstructural uniformity and compactness and enhance the interfacial bonds of the coatings. At a Ti/h-BN mass ratio of 10/20, the coating is free of cracks and micropores, and mainly consists of Fe-Cr, Fe3B, TiB2, TiN, Ti2N, TiB, FeN, FeB, Fe2B, and h-BN phases. Its average microhardness in the zone between 0.1–2.8 mm from the coating surface is about Hv0.2 551.5.
基金supported by the ITER-National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Program,China(Grant Nos.2010GB109000,2011GB108009,and 2014GB123000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11075119)
文摘Effects of helium implantation on silicon carbide（SiC） and graphite were studied to reveal the possibility of SiC replacing graphite as plasma facing materials. Pressureless sintered SiC and graphite SMF-800 were implanted with He＋ions of 20 ke V and 100 ke V at different temperatures and different fluences. The He^＋ irradiation induced microstructure changes were studied by field-emission scanning electron microscopy（FESEM）, atomic force microscopy（AFM）, and transmission electron microscopy（TEM）.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11975160 and 11775149)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
文摘Tungsten is one of the most promising plasma-facing materials (PFMs) to be used in the nuclear fusion reactor as divertor material in the future. In this work, W2+-ions bombardment is used to simulate the neutron irradiation damage to commercial pure tungsten (W) and rolled tungsten–potassium (W–K). The 7 MeV of 3 × 10^15 W2+-ions/cm2, 3 MeV of 4.5 × 10^14 W2+, and 2 MeV of 3 × 10^14 W2+-ions/cm2 are applied at 923 K in sequence to produce a uniform region of 100 nm–400 nm beneath the sample surface with the maximum damage value of 11.5 dpa. Nanoindentation is used to inspect the changes in hardness and elastic modulus after self-ion irradiation. Irradiation hardening occurred in both materials. The irradiation hardening of rolled W–K is affected by two factors: one is the absorption of vacancies and interstitial atoms by potassium bubbles, and the other is the interaction between potassium bubbles and dislocations. Under the condition of 11.5 dpa, the capability of defect absorption can reach a threshold. As a result, dislocations finally dominate the hardening of rolled W–K. Specific features of dislocation loops in W–K are further observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to explain the hardening effect. This work might provide valuable enlightenment for W–K alloy as a promising plasma facing material candidate.
文摘he numbers and distribution of cracks in bulk beryllium which was loaded by intense electron beam were observed by optical image analysis, where the crack characteristic measurement and analysis were performed. The results show that: 1) The crack numbers in TR30 of beryllium with fine grain size and relatively high BeO content (no more than 3%) are about 2～4 times more than that in DShG200 of beryllium, whose grain size is larger but BeO content is less than 0.8%, under the same electron beam loading conditions, the ceramic phase of BeO in beryllium makes beryllium more brittle. 2) The successive electron pulse irradiation results in the wider cracks since the cracks formed by the former shot might be enlarged by following shots. The reason might be that there was a stress concentration at original cracks when the second shot came and so that thermal stress raised. DShG200 exhibit the better thermal shock resistance than that of TR30.
基金This work is supported by the National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Program （No.2013GB107004）, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.11275191）. The Computational Center of USTC is acknowledged for computational support.
文摘The irradiation-induced sputtering and the structural damage at tungsten surface are investigated by using molecular dynamics simulations at the level of quantum mechanics. Our simulations indicate that the sputtered atoms appear when the energy of incident primary knock-on atom （PKA） is more than 200 eV and the incident angle of the PKA is larger than 65°. Meanwhile, the irradiation-induced vacancies are less when the incident angle of PKA is in the range of 45°-65°. So, the optimum incident angles of PKA are suggested to reduce the irradiation-induced damage of the W surface. Furthermore, we find that the interstitials contained in the systems accelerate the sputtering whereas the intrinsic vacancies suppress the sputtering when the PKA is near the defects.
基金supported in part by the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin City(No.20JCZDJC00500)。
文摘In this paper,we propose and numerically characterize the optical characteristics of a high-sensitivity dual-polarization four-channel surface plasmon resonance(SPR)refractive index sensor with wide detection range and high linearity based on photonic crystal fiber(PCF).Four light transmission channels are constructed by using big air holes.The small rectangular air hole in the center of the fiber core is used to add asymmetry.We use gold plasma material to achieve better sensing performance.A thin film of TiO2 is placed on the PCF surface,which assists gold in the adhesion on PCF.The maximum wavelength sensitivity of the sensor can reach 20000 nm/RIU in both x and y polarization modes.While the maximum wavelength resolution of the sensor is 5×10-6 RIU.The average wavelength sensitivity reached 15900 nm/RIU and 15800 nm/RIU in x and y polarization modes.The sensor features R^(2)=0.9969/R^(2)=0.9966 high linear performance in x and y polarization modes and the maximum figure of merit(FOM)values of 509.13 RIU-1/489.63 RIU-1 in x and y polarization modes.Besides,the sensor's detection range is 1.26–1.36,which is a wide refractive index detection range.
