Friction stir processing(FSP)induces severe plastic deformation,generating intense strains and localized heating,which modifies the surface and enables the fabrication of magnesium(Mg)-based composites.This technique ...Friction stir processing(FSP)induces severe plastic deformation,generating intense strains and localized heating,which modifies the surface and enables the fabrication of magnesium(Mg)-based composites.This technique refines the microstructure of Mg alloys,enhancing mechanical properties—particularly ductility,a key limitation of these HCP alloys.This review addresses the underlying microstructural evolution during FSP of Mg alloys and Mg-matrix composites,including(i)grain refinement via continuous and discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX and DDRX),(ii)fragmentation and redistribution of secondary phases and intermetallics,(iii)transformation of low-and high-angle grain boundaries,and(iv)additional microstructural changes induced by external reinforcements.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the strengthening mechanisms and their impact on the mechanical properties of FSP Mg alloys and Mgmatrix composites(MMCs).The paper examines the correlation between FSP processing parameters,microstructural evolution,and resulting mechanical properties.It critically highlights how the type of reinforcement and the dynamic recrystallization induced by friction stir processing influence grain boundary character and,consequently,the material’s strengthening response.It includes a comparative evaluation of yield stress,ultimate tensile strength,microhardness,elongation,and fractography for various FSP-treated Mg alloys and MMCs,including AZxx,WExx,ZExx,ZKxx,AMxx,AExx,and Mg-rare earth alloys.Additionally,the novelty of this review lies in its emphasis on connecting microstructural transformations to mechanical performance trends across different alloy systems and processing strategies,an aspect that has been underexplored in previous reviews.Recent advancements in FSP techniques and their implications for improving the performance of Mg-based materials are also discussed.展开更多
This paper is devoted to the existence results for a class of neutral abstract fractional differential equations involving the composite relaxation process.Based on the Laplace transform,the semigroup theory and the W...This paper is devoted to the existence results for a class of neutral abstract fractional differential equations involving the composite relaxation process.Based on the Laplace transform,the semigroup theory and the Wright functions,we first introduce a definition of mild solutions to the considered problem.By means of the noncompactness of measure and the fixed point technique,we establish existence criteria of solutions.Finally,an example is presented to illustrate our main result.展开更多
Interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)has been proved to be an efective method of enhancing the mechanical properties of wire arc-directed energy deposited(WA-DED)samples.However,the original deposition structure wa...Interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)has been proved to be an efective method of enhancing the mechanical properties of wire arc-directed energy deposited(WA-DED)samples.However,the original deposition structure was still retained in the FSP-WA-DED component besides the processed zone(PZ),thus forming a composite structure.Considering the material utilization and practical service process of the deposited component,more attention should be paid on this special composite structure,but the relevant investigation has not been carried out.In this study,an Al–Mg–Sc alloy was prepared by WA-DED with interlayer FSP treatment,and the composite structure was frstly investigated.Almost all of the pores were eliminated under the pressure efect from the tool shoulder.The grains were further refned with an average size of about 1.2μm in the PZ.Though no severe plastic deformation was involved in the retained WA-DED deposition zone,comparable tensile properties with the PZ sample were obtained in the composite structure.Low ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 289 MPa and elongation of 3.2%were achieved in the WA-DED sample.After interlayer FSP treatment,the UTS and elongation of the PZ samples were signifcantly increased to 443 MPa and 16.3%,while those in the composite structure remained at relatively high levels of 410 MPa and 13.5%,respectively.Meanwhile,a high fatigue strength of 180 and 130 MPa was obtained in the PZ and composite structure samples,which was clearly higher than that of the WA-DED sample(100 MPa).It is concluded that the defects in traditional WA-DED process can be eliminated in the composite structure after interlayer FSP treatment,resulting in enhanced tensile and fatigue properties,which provides an efective method of improving the mechanical properties of the WA-DED sample.展开更多
Rising concerns about climate change drive the demand for lightweight components.Magnesium(Mg)alloys are highly valued for their low weight,making them increasingly important in various industries.Researchers focusing...Rising concerns about climate change drive the demand for lightweight components.Magnesium(Mg)alloys are highly valued for their low weight,making them increasingly important in various industries.Researchers focusing on enhancing the characteristics of Mg alloys and developing their Metal Matrix Composites(MMCs)have gained significant attention worldwide over the past decade,driven by the global shift towards lightweight materials.Friction Stir Processing(FSP)has emerged as a promising technique to enhance the properties of Mg alloys and produce Mg-MMCs.Initially,FSP adapted to refine grain size from the micro to the nano level and accelerated the development of MMCs due to its solid-state nature and the synergistic effects of microstructure refinement and reinforcement,improving strength,hardness,ductility,wear resistance,corrosion resistance,and fatigue strength.However,producing defect-free and sound FSPed Mg and Mg-MMCs requires addressing several variables and their interdependencies,which opens up a broad range of practical applications.Despite existing reviews on individual FSP of Mg,its alloys,and MMCs,an attempt has been made to analyze the latest research on these three aspects collectively to enhance the understanding,application,and effectiveness of FSP for Mg and its derivatives.This review article discusses the literature,classifies the importance of Mg alloys,provides a historical background,and explores developments and potential applications of FSPed Mg alloys.It focuses on novel fabrication methods,reinforcement strategies,machine and tool design parameters,material characterization,and integration with other methods for enhanced properties.The influence of process parameters and the emergence of defects are examined,along with specific applications in mono and hybrid composites and their microstructure evolution.The study identifies promising reinforcement materials and highlights research gaps in FSP for Mg alloys and MMCs production.It concludes with significant recommendations for further exploration,reflecting ongoing advancements in this field.展开更多
Porous ceramic composites with directional microchannels from micrometer to dozens of micrometer levels have attracted more and more attention in various fields including aerospace,biomedicines,and thermal insulation ...Porous ceramic composites with directional microchannels from micrometer to dozens of micrometer levels have attracted more and more attention in various fields including aerospace,biomedicines,and thermal insulation due to their excellent fluid permeability,mechanical properties,etc.In this article,we summarize the recent directional porous ceramics developments including their main processing routes and respective properties.Meanwhile,the properties get from different processing routes have been com-pared and analyzed in terms of microstructures,mechanical properties,and permeability.Emphasis has been given to the deeper understanding which can allow one to control the microstructural features of these porous ceramic composites to obtain the desired characteristics.This work can provide a useful reference for the development and application of porous ceramic composites with directional microchan-nels.展开更多
Robots are finding increasing application in aircraft composite structure assembly due to their flexibility and the growing demand of aircraft manufacturers for high production rates.The contact force of the composite...Robots are finding increasing application in aircraft composite structure assembly due to their flexibility and the growing demand of aircraft manufacturers for high production rates.The contact force of the composite frame in a robotic assembly of the aircraft composite fuselage panel can hardly be controlled due to the multi-surface variable contact stiffness caused by compliance and complex shape with multiple mating surfaces.The paper proposes a robotic assembly system for the aircraft composite fuselage frame with a compliant contact force control strategy using the Gaussian process surrogate model.First,a robotic assembly system is introduced,and the global coordinate system transformation model is built.Then,a compliant force control architecture is designed to generate the desired output force.Subsequently,a Gaussian process surrogate model with uncertainties is utilized to model the complicated relationship between the robot’s output force and the normal contact force acting on the mating surface of the composite frame.Furthermore,an optimal contact force control strategy is implemented to improve the contact quality.Finally,an experiment demonstrates that the proposed methodology can ensure that the contact force on each surface is within the limit of the engineering specification and uniformly distributed,improving the quality compared to the traditional assembly process.展开更多
Through exploring the effects of low pH on the composite system of desulfurization gypsum(DG)enhanced by melamine-formaldehyde resin(MF),it is found that the inducing of sulfate-ion,in contrast to chloride and oxalate...Through exploring the effects of low pH on the composite system of desulfurization gypsum(DG)enhanced by melamine-formaldehyde resin(MF),it is found that the inducing of sulfate-ion,in contrast to chloride and oxalate ions,favors the longitudinal growth of the crystalline form of the hydration product,which was relatively simple and had the highest length to width(L/D)ratio.At the same time,MF can also improve L/D ratio of gypsum hydration products,which favors the formation of hydrated whiskers.Finally,in a composite system composed of hemihydrate gypsum,MF,and glass fibers,when dilute sulfuric acid was used to regulate pH=3-4,the tight binding formed among the components of the composite system compared to pH=5-6.The hydration product of gypsum adheres tightly to glass fiber surface and produces a good cross-linking and binding effect with MF.The flexural strength,compressive strength,elastic modulus,and water absorption of the desulphurized gypsum composite board is 22.7 MPa,39.8 MPa,5608 MPa,and 1.8%,respectively.展开更多
In this work,Langevin dynamics simulations were carried out to thoroughly investigate the swapping process of composite knots under tension in a cuboid nanochannel.From our analysis,the free energy profiles of knot sw...In this work,Langevin dynamics simulations were carried out to thoroughly investigate the swapping process of composite knots under tension in a cuboid nanochannel.From our analysis,the free energy profiles of knot swapping under different conditions were extracted from the overall probability distribution of the relative distance between the centers of composite knots.In addition,the impact of the stretching force,confinement size,and bending stiffness on the free energy profiles was directly identified.Especially,the influence of topology structure is for the first time reported.The increasing stretching force in a fixed confinement or the confinement size under a constant stretching force does not alter their respective equilibrium populations at the separate state and the entangled state.In contrast,a bending stiffness larger than 15 enhanced the formation of the entangled state.The topology structure of the 51knot,which was different from the 52knot,resulted in forming a metastable state in the free energy profiles.The increasing stretching forces yielded an enhancement of the following free energy barrier.展开更多
In this study,AZ91D(Mg-9Al-Zn)alloys reinforced with 2 vol%TC4(Ti-6Al-4V)particles fabricated by semi-solid stir casting were extruded at different ratios,resulting in observed grain refinement effects.The research fi...In this study,AZ91D(Mg-9Al-Zn)alloys reinforced with 2 vol%TC4(Ti-6Al-4V)particles fabricated by semi-solid stir casting were extruded at different ratios,resulting in observed grain refinement effects.The research findings demonstrate that both TC4 andβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12) phases contribute to promoting dynamic recrystallization(DRX)nucleation.With increasing extrusion ratio,theβ-phase(Mg_(17)Al_(12))gradually fractures into smaller particles,leading to progressive grain refinement.Furthermore,the transition from〈01-10〉fiber texture to non-basal texture in theα-Mg matrix after hot extrusion is attributed to improved DRX behavior and activation of non-basal slip.As the extrusion ratio increases,the tensile strength and elongation(EL)of TC4_(p)/AZ91D composite improve significantly,reaching optimum comprehensive mechanical properties at an extrusion of 40:1 with a yield strength(YS)of 257 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 357 MPa,and an EL of 9.7%.This remarkable strengthening effect is primarily attributed toβ-phase reinforcement,grain refinement strengthening,and strain hardening.展开更多
The effect of heavy metals on the properties and hydration of blast furnace slag-cement composites(BFS-CC)remain unclear.In this study,two BFS-CC(denoted as DBFS-CC and WBFS-CC)were prepared by dry and wet grinding of...The effect of heavy metals on the properties and hydration of blast furnace slag-cement composites(BFS-CC)remain unclear.In this study,two BFS-CC(denoted as DBFS-CC and WBFS-CC)were prepared by dry and wet grinding of BFS,respectively.The effect of Cu(II)on BFS-CC’s properties and hydration was investigated by adding representative copper contaminants(CuO,CuCl_(2),and CuS)to the composites.Adding 1.0wt%CuO and 0.5wt%CuS increased the 3-d compressive strength of DBFS-CC by 14.9%and 5.7%,respectively,but suppressed the 3-d strength of WBFS-CC.This trend reversed at 28-d curing,where adding 1.5wt%CuO,2.0wt%CuCl_(2),and 1.5wt%CuS enhanced the compressive strength of WBFS-CC by 23.4%,6.2%,and 13.6%,respectively,but adversely affected the strength of DBFS-CC.For 28-d hydration,adding CuCl_(2)decreased the hydration degree of DBFS-CC but enhanced that of WBFS-CC.Adding CuO promoted the hydration degree of both composites,while adding CuS exhibited inhibitory effects.DBFS-CC immobilized CuCl_(2)better due to a higher hydration degree,while WBFS-CC immobilized CuO and CuS better due to having finer unhydrated BFS particles and a denser matrix.This study not only focuses on the Cu(II)immobilization effect but also reveals the differ-ential effects of Cu(II)species on the hydration process,providing novel insights into heavy metal interactions in BFS-CC systems and their safe disposal.展开更多
Sulfide solid electrolytes with an ultrahigh ionic conductivity are considered to be extremely promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries.However,it is difficult to obtain a th...Sulfide solid electrolytes with an ultrahigh ionic conductivity are considered to be extremely promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries.However,it is difficult to obtain a thin solid electrolyte layer with good mechanical properties due to the weak binding ability between their powder particles,which seriously limits the actual energy density of sulfide all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs).Fortunately,the preparation of sulfide-polymer composite solid electrolyte(SPCSE)membranes by introducing polymer effectively reduces the thickness of solid electrolytes and guarantees high mechanical properties.In this review,recent progress of SPCSE membranes for ASSLBs is summarized.The classification of components in SPCSE membranes is first introduced briefly.Then,the preparation methods of SPCSE membranes are categorized according to process characteristics,in which the challenges of different methods and their corresponding solutions are carefully reviewed.The energy densities of the full battery composed of SPCSE membranes are further given whenever available to help understanding the device-level performance.Finally,we discuss the potential challenges and research opportunities for SPCSE membranes to guide the future development of high-performance sulfide ASSLBs.展开更多
Few-layer nanosheets(NSs)of hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)and molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))display notable piezoelectric properties.Yet,their integration into polymers typically yields non-piezoelectric composites due ...Few-layer nanosheets(NSs)of hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)and molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))display notable piezoelectric properties.Yet,their integration into polymers typically yields non-piezoelectric composites due to NSs’random distribution.We introduce a facile method for fabricating intrinsic piezoelectric composites incorporated with NSs without electric poling.Our innovative process aligns NSs within polyvinyl alcohol polymer,leveraging ice-water interfacial tension,water crystallization thrust,and directional cross-linking during freezing.The resulting PE composites exhibit a maximum piezoelectric coefficient of up to 25.5-28.4 pC N^(-1),comparable to polyvinylidene difluoride(PVDF),with significant costefficiency,safety,and scalability advantages over conventional materials.Using this composite,we develop highly sensitive wearable pressure and strain sensors,and an ultrasound energy harvester.These sensors detect finger bending and differentiate between walking and running,while the harvester generates1.18 V/2.31μA under 1Wcm^(-2)ultrasound input underwater.This universal method offers a novel manufacturing technique for piezoelectric composites,demonstrating remarkable effectiveness in synthesizing intrinsic piezoelectric composites based on 2D materials.Moreover,its potential extends to applications in wearable electronics and energy harvesting,promising significant advancements in these fields.展开更多
The connection efficiency of composite pre-tightened multi-tooth joint is low because of uneven load distribution and single load transmission path.In this paper,based on the principle of bio-tooth(suture)structure,co...The connection efficiency of composite pre-tightened multi-tooth joint is low because of uneven load distribution and single load transmission path.In this paper,based on the principle of bio-tooth(suture)structure,combining soft material with fractal,a composite pre-tightened multi-hierarchy tooth joint is proposed,and the bearing performance and failure process of the joint through experiments and finite element method under tensile load.First,the ultimate bearing capacity,load distribution ratio,and failure process of different hierarchies of teeth joints are studied through experiments.Then,the progressive damage models of different hierarchies of tooth joints are established,and experiments verify the validity of the finite element model.Finally,the effects of soft material and increasing tooth hierarchy on the failure process and bearing capacity of composite pre-tightened tooth joints are analyzed by the finite element method.The following conclusions can be drawn:(1)The embedding of soft materials changed the failure process of the joint.Increasing the tooth hierarchy can give the joint more load transfer paths,but the failure process of the joint is complicated.(2)Embedding soft materials and increasing the tooth hierarchy simultaneously can effectively improve the bearing capacity of composite pre-tightened tooth joints,which is 87.8%higher than that of traditional three-tooth joints.展开更多
The Mg−Al composite rods of aluminum core-reinforced magnesium alloy were prepared by the extrusion−shear(ES)process,and the microstructure,deformation mechanism,and mechanical properties of the Mg−Al composite rods w...The Mg−Al composite rods of aluminum core-reinforced magnesium alloy were prepared by the extrusion−shear(ES)process,and the microstructure,deformation mechanism,and mechanical properties of the Mg−Al composite rods were investigated at different extrusion temperatures and shear stresses.The experimental results show that the proportion of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and texture for Al and Mg alloys are controlled by the combination of temperature and shear stress.The texture type of the Al alloys exhibits slight variations at different temperatures.With the increase of temperature,the DRX behavior of Mg alloy shifts from discontinuous DRX(DDRX),continuous DRX(CDRX),and twin-induced DRX(TDRX)dominant to CDRX,the dislocation density in Mg alloy grains decreases significantly,and the average value of Schmid factor(SF)of the basalslip system increases.In particular,partial grains exhibit a distinct dominant slip system at 390℃.The hardness and thickness of the bonding layer,as well as the yield strength and elongation of the Mg alloy,reach their maximum at 360℃as a result of the intricate influence of the combined temperature and shear stress.展开更多
The performance and corresponding applications of polymer nanocomposites are highly dominated by the choice of base material,type of fillers,and the processing ways.Carbon black-filled rubber composites(CRC)exemplify ...The performance and corresponding applications of polymer nanocomposites are highly dominated by the choice of base material,type of fillers,and the processing ways.Carbon black-filled rubber composites(CRC)exemplify this,playing a crucial role in various industries.However,due to the complex interplay between these factors and the resulting properties,a simple yet accurate model to predict the mechanical properties of CRC,considering different rubbers,fillers,and processing techniques,is highly desired.This study aims to predict the dispersion of fillers in CRC and forecast the resultant mechanical properties of CRC by leveraging machine learning.We selected various rubbers and carbon black fillers,conducted mixing and vulcanizing,and subsequently measured filler dispersion and tensile performance.Based on 215 experimental data points,we evaluated the performance of different machine learning models.Our findings indicate that the manually designed deep neural network(DNN)models achieved superior results,exhibiting the highest coefficient of determination(R^(2))values(>0.95).Shapley additive explanations(SHAP)analysis of the DNN models revealed the intricate relationship between the properties of CRC and process parameters.Moreover,based on the robust predictive capabilities of the DNN models,we can recommend or optimize CRC fabrication process.This work provides valuable insights for employing machine learning in predicting polymer composite material properties and optimizing the fabrication of high-performance CRC.展开更多
Ni-based coating,a kind of surface material,is characterized by high hardness,outstanding wear resistance,and excellent corrosion resistance.Ni-based coatings doped with hard phases can improve the coating quality.Thi...Ni-based coating,a kind of surface material,is characterized by high hardness,outstanding wear resistance,and excellent corrosion resistance.Ni-based coatings doped with hard phases can improve the coating quality.This is an important topic in related fields.Compared with traditional Ni-based coatings,Ni-based coatings doped with a hard phase have stronger competitive advantages.Among these,Ni-based diamond composite coatings have superior performance.Hence,it has become a kind of excellent functional coating.We outline the current state of research on Ni-based diamond composite coatings.Advances in seven preparation processes for Ni-based diamond composite coatings were discussed.These processes mainly include brazing,electrodeposition,sintering,laser cladding,plasma spraying,supersonic laser deposition,and vacuum cladding.The latest studies on the interfacial behavior,microstructure,and bond strength of these composite coatings are also summarized.The deficiencies for present Ni-based diamond composite coatings are pointed out.Meanwhile,the developmental directions of related fields are envisioned.That could provide theoretical guidance and reference information for research and technological development in the near future.展开更多
To investigate the process optimizationof Cu-en/AP composite microspheres preparation via electrostatic spraying,and to reveal the effects of droplet properties and flow rate variations on the experimental results dur...To investigate the process optimizationof Cu-en/AP composite microspheres preparation via electrostatic spraying,and to reveal the effects of droplet properties and flow rate variations on the experimental results during the electrostatic spraying process,the prepared process parameters of Cu-en/AP composite microspheres by electrostatic spray method under the orthogonal experimental design simulated by ANSYS(Fluent).The influence of flow rate,solvent ratio,and solid mass on the experimental results is examined using a controlled variable method.The results indicate that under the conditions of a flow rate of 2.67×10^(-3)kg/s an acetone-to-deionized water ratio of 1.5∶1.0,and a solid mass of 200 mg,the theoretical particle size of the composite microspheres can reach e nanoscale.Droplet trajectories in the electric field remain stable without significant deviation.The simulation results show that particle diameter decreases with increasing flow rate,with the trend leveling off around a flow rate of 1×10^(-3)kg/s.As the solvent ratio increases(with higher acetone content),particle diameter initially decreases,reaching a minimum around a ratio of 1.5∶1.0 before gradually increasing.Increasing the solid mass also reduces the particle diameter,with a linear increase in diameter observed at around 220 mg.Cu-en/AP composite microspheres with nanoscale dimensions were confirmed under these conditions by the final SEM images.展开更多
Biodegradable magnesium-matrix composites(BMMCs)added with bone-like compounds such as hydroxyapatite(HA)have promising orthopedic application potential,but the in vivo results of BMMCs are insufficient,and the differ...Biodegradable magnesium-matrix composites(BMMCs)added with bone-like compounds such as hydroxyapatite(HA)have promising orthopedic application potential,but the in vivo results of BMMCs are insufficient,and the difference between in vitro and in vivo are not clarified.In this work,Mg-Zn-Nd-Zr/(10/15/20wt%)HA(Ca_(10)(PO_(4))_(6)OH_(2))composites were prepared through friction stirring processing(FSP).It was found that corrosion rate of the composites increased with increase of the HA content,where the corrosion rate from hydrogen evolution of the Mg/10wt%HA was about 0.107 mm/y,showing better corrosion resistance compared with other BMMCs,and the agglomeration of HA powders significantly aggravated the localized corrosion.The ALP specific activity of the MC3T3-E1 cells cultured for14 days with Mg/10wt%HA(2.12 IU/mg)was higher than that of the matrix(1.85 IU/mg),but there was no difference with the FSP group(2.13 IU/mg).In the early implantation of the rabbit femur,bone volume fraction(BV/TV)of Mg/10wt%HA was 10.69,which was higher than that of the FSP group(6.35).The histological staining showed that the Mg/10wt%HA implant was surrounded by more trabecular bone tissue,exhibiting better osteoinductive regeneration.The Mg-Zn-Nd-Zr/HA composites exhibit higher osteogenic activity in vivo differently from in vitro osteogenic expression.展开更多
A damage prediction method based on FE simulation was proposed to predict the occurrence of hot shortness crocks and surface cracks in liquid-solid extrusion process. This method integrated the critical temperature cr...A damage prediction method based on FE simulation was proposed to predict the occurrence of hot shortness crocks and surface cracks in liquid-solid extrusion process. This method integrated the critical temperature criterion and Cockcroft & Latham ductile damage model, which were used to predict the initiation of hot shortness cracks and surface cracks of products, respectively. A coupling simulation of deformation with heat transfer as well as ductile damage was carried out to investigate the effect of extrusion temperature and extrusion speed on the damage behavior of Csf/AZ91D composites. It is concluded that the semisolid zone moves gradually toward deformation zone with the punch descending. The amplitude of the temperature rise at the exit of die from the initial billet temperature increases with the increase of extrusion speed during steady-state extrusion at a given punch displacement. In order to prevent the surface temperature of products beyond the incipient melting temperature of composites, the critical extrusion speed is decreased with the increase of extrusion temperature, otherwise the hot shortness cracks will occur. The maximum damage values increase with increasing extrusion speed or extrusion temperature. Theoretical results obtained by the Deform^TM-2D simulation agree well with the experiments.展开更多
Deformation behaviors of CNTs/Al alloy composite fabricated by the method of flake powder metallurgy were investigated by hot compression tests, which were performed in the temperature range of 300?550 °C and str...Deformation behaviors of CNTs/Al alloy composite fabricated by the method of flake powder metallurgy were investigated by hot compression tests, which were performed in the temperature range of 300?550 °C and strain rate range of 0.001? 10 s?1 with Gleeble?3500 thermal simulator system. Processing maps of the CNTs/Al alloy at different strains were calculated to study the optimum processing domain. Microstructures before and after hot compressions were characterized by electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) method. Stress?strain curves indicate that the flow stress increases with the increase of strain rate and the decrease of temperature. The processing maps of the CNTs/Al alloy at different strains show that the optimum processing domain is 500?550 °C, 10 s?1 for hot working. EBSD analysis demonstrates that fully dynamic recrystallization occurs in the optimum processing domain (high strainrate 10 s?1), whereas the main soften mechanism is dynamic recovery at low strain rate (0.001 s?1).展开更多
基金the National Science Foundation under grant number CMMI-2339857.
文摘Friction stir processing(FSP)induces severe plastic deformation,generating intense strains and localized heating,which modifies the surface and enables the fabrication of magnesium(Mg)-based composites.This technique refines the microstructure of Mg alloys,enhancing mechanical properties—particularly ductility,a key limitation of these HCP alloys.This review addresses the underlying microstructural evolution during FSP of Mg alloys and Mg-matrix composites,including(i)grain refinement via continuous and discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX and DDRX),(ii)fragmentation and redistribution of secondary phases and intermetallics,(iii)transformation of low-and high-angle grain boundaries,and(iv)additional microstructural changes induced by external reinforcements.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the strengthening mechanisms and their impact on the mechanical properties of FSP Mg alloys and Mgmatrix composites(MMCs).The paper examines the correlation between FSP processing parameters,microstructural evolution,and resulting mechanical properties.It critically highlights how the type of reinforcement and the dynamic recrystallization induced by friction stir processing influence grain boundary character and,consequently,the material’s strengthening response.It includes a comparative evaluation of yield stress,ultimate tensile strength,microhardness,elongation,and fractography for various FSP-treated Mg alloys and MMCs,including AZxx,WExx,ZExx,ZKxx,AMxx,AExx,and Mg-rare earth alloys.Additionally,the novelty of this review lies in its emphasis on connecting microstructural transformations to mechanical performance trends across different alloy systems and processing strategies,an aspect that has been underexplored in previous reviews.Recent advancements in FSP techniques and their implications for improving the performance of Mg-based materials are also discussed.
基金Supported by the Guangxi Science and Technology base and Talent Project(AD23026249,AD22080047).
文摘This paper is devoted to the existence results for a class of neutral abstract fractional differential equations involving the composite relaxation process.Based on the Laplace transform,the semigroup theory and the Wright functions,we first introduce a definition of mild solutions to the considered problem.By means of the noncompactness of measure and the fixed point technique,we establish existence criteria of solutions.Finally,an example is presented to illustrate our main result.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U23A20538)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Universities of Liaoning Province,Shenyang U40 Outstanding Youth Foundation(No.RC230864)+1 种基金the Foundation of CAS Henan Industrial Technology Innovation&Incubation Center(No.2024110)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2023-BS-016)。
文摘Interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)has been proved to be an efective method of enhancing the mechanical properties of wire arc-directed energy deposited(WA-DED)samples.However,the original deposition structure was still retained in the FSP-WA-DED component besides the processed zone(PZ),thus forming a composite structure.Considering the material utilization and practical service process of the deposited component,more attention should be paid on this special composite structure,but the relevant investigation has not been carried out.In this study,an Al–Mg–Sc alloy was prepared by WA-DED with interlayer FSP treatment,and the composite structure was frstly investigated.Almost all of the pores were eliminated under the pressure efect from the tool shoulder.The grains were further refned with an average size of about 1.2μm in the PZ.Though no severe plastic deformation was involved in the retained WA-DED deposition zone,comparable tensile properties with the PZ sample were obtained in the composite structure.Low ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 289 MPa and elongation of 3.2%were achieved in the WA-DED sample.After interlayer FSP treatment,the UTS and elongation of the PZ samples were signifcantly increased to 443 MPa and 16.3%,while those in the composite structure remained at relatively high levels of 410 MPa and 13.5%,respectively.Meanwhile,a high fatigue strength of 180 and 130 MPa was obtained in the PZ and composite structure samples,which was clearly higher than that of the WA-DED sample(100 MPa).It is concluded that the defects in traditional WA-DED process can be eliminated in the composite structure after interlayer FSP treatment,resulting in enhanced tensile and fatigue properties,which provides an efective method of improving the mechanical properties of the WA-DED sample.
文摘Rising concerns about climate change drive the demand for lightweight components.Magnesium(Mg)alloys are highly valued for their low weight,making them increasingly important in various industries.Researchers focusing on enhancing the characteristics of Mg alloys and developing their Metal Matrix Composites(MMCs)have gained significant attention worldwide over the past decade,driven by the global shift towards lightweight materials.Friction Stir Processing(FSP)has emerged as a promising technique to enhance the properties of Mg alloys and produce Mg-MMCs.Initially,FSP adapted to refine grain size from the micro to the nano level and accelerated the development of MMCs due to its solid-state nature and the synergistic effects of microstructure refinement and reinforcement,improving strength,hardness,ductility,wear resistance,corrosion resistance,and fatigue strength.However,producing defect-free and sound FSPed Mg and Mg-MMCs requires addressing several variables and their interdependencies,which opens up a broad range of practical applications.Despite existing reviews on individual FSP of Mg,its alloys,and MMCs,an attempt has been made to analyze the latest research on these three aspects collectively to enhance the understanding,application,and effectiveness of FSP for Mg and its derivatives.This review article discusses the literature,classifies the importance of Mg alloys,provides a historical background,and explores developments and potential applications of FSPed Mg alloys.It focuses on novel fabrication methods,reinforcement strategies,machine and tool design parameters,material characterization,and integration with other methods for enhanced properties.The influence of process parameters and the emergence of defects are examined,along with specific applications in mono and hybrid composites and their microstructure evolution.The study identifies promising reinforcement materials and highlights research gaps in FSP for Mg alloys and MMCs production.It concludes with significant recommendations for further exploration,reflecting ongoing advancements in this field.
基金supported by the National Science and Technol-ogy Major Project(No.J2019-IV-0003-0070)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12202343)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M702582).
文摘Porous ceramic composites with directional microchannels from micrometer to dozens of micrometer levels have attracted more and more attention in various fields including aerospace,biomedicines,and thermal insulation due to their excellent fluid permeability,mechanical properties,etc.In this article,we summarize the recent directional porous ceramics developments including their main processing routes and respective properties.Meanwhile,the properties get from different processing routes have been com-pared and analyzed in terms of microstructures,mechanical properties,and permeability.Emphasis has been given to the deeper understanding which can allow one to control the microstructural features of these porous ceramic composites to obtain the desired characteristics.This work can provide a useful reference for the development and application of porous ceramic composites with directional microchan-nels.
基金This study was supported by the Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology Institute,COMAC.
文摘Robots are finding increasing application in aircraft composite structure assembly due to their flexibility and the growing demand of aircraft manufacturers for high production rates.The contact force of the composite frame in a robotic assembly of the aircraft composite fuselage panel can hardly be controlled due to the multi-surface variable contact stiffness caused by compliance and complex shape with multiple mating surfaces.The paper proposes a robotic assembly system for the aircraft composite fuselage frame with a compliant contact force control strategy using the Gaussian process surrogate model.First,a robotic assembly system is introduced,and the global coordinate system transformation model is built.Then,a compliant force control architecture is designed to generate the desired output force.Subsequently,a Gaussian process surrogate model with uncertainties is utilized to model the complicated relationship between the robot’s output force and the normal contact force acting on the mating surface of the composite frame.Furthermore,an optimal contact force control strategy is implemented to improve the contact quality.Finally,an experiment demonstrates that the proposed methodology can ensure that the contact force on each surface is within the limit of the engineering specification and uniformly distributed,improving the quality compared to the traditional assembly process.
文摘Through exploring the effects of low pH on the composite system of desulfurization gypsum(DG)enhanced by melamine-formaldehyde resin(MF),it is found that the inducing of sulfate-ion,in contrast to chloride and oxalate ions,favors the longitudinal growth of the crystalline form of the hydration product,which was relatively simple and had the highest length to width(L/D)ratio.At the same time,MF can also improve L/D ratio of gypsum hydration products,which favors the formation of hydrated whiskers.Finally,in a composite system composed of hemihydrate gypsum,MF,and glass fibers,when dilute sulfuric acid was used to regulate pH=3-4,the tight binding formed among the components of the composite system compared to pH=5-6.The hydration product of gypsum adheres tightly to glass fiber surface and produces a good cross-linking and binding effect with MF.The flexural strength,compressive strength,elastic modulus,and water absorption of the desulphurized gypsum composite board is 22.7 MPa,39.8 MPa,5608 MPa,and 1.8%,respectively.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.11864006,11874309,12164007,and 12204118。
文摘In this work,Langevin dynamics simulations were carried out to thoroughly investigate the swapping process of composite knots under tension in a cuboid nanochannel.From our analysis,the free energy profiles of knot swapping under different conditions were extracted from the overall probability distribution of the relative distance between the centers of composite knots.In addition,the impact of the stretching force,confinement size,and bending stiffness on the free energy profiles was directly identified.Especially,the influence of topology structure is for the first time reported.The increasing stretching force in a fixed confinement or the confinement size under a constant stretching force does not alter their respective equilibrium populations at the separate state and the entangled state.In contrast,a bending stiffness larger than 15 enhanced the formation of the entangled state.The topology structure of the 51knot,which was different from the 52knot,resulted in forming a metastable state in the free energy profiles.The increasing stretching forces yielded an enhancement of the following free energy barrier.
基金the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(2020B0301030006)the Guangdong Provincial Academy of Sciences Fund(2020GDASYL-20200101001)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(2023AFB1033).
文摘In this study,AZ91D(Mg-9Al-Zn)alloys reinforced with 2 vol%TC4(Ti-6Al-4V)particles fabricated by semi-solid stir casting were extruded at different ratios,resulting in observed grain refinement effects.The research findings demonstrate that both TC4 andβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12) phases contribute to promoting dynamic recrystallization(DRX)nucleation.With increasing extrusion ratio,theβ-phase(Mg_(17)Al_(12))gradually fractures into smaller particles,leading to progressive grain refinement.Furthermore,the transition from〈01-10〉fiber texture to non-basal texture in theα-Mg matrix after hot extrusion is attributed to improved DRX behavior and activation of non-basal slip.As the extrusion ratio increases,the tensile strength and elongation(EL)of TC4_(p)/AZ91D composite improve significantly,reaching optimum comprehensive mechanical properties at an extrusion of 40:1 with a yield strength(YS)of 257 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 357 MPa,and an EL of 9.7%.This remarkable strengthening effect is primarily attributed toβ-phase reinforcement,grain refinement strengthening,and strain hardening.
基金financially sponsored by the Key R&D Program of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,China(No.2023B03007-2)the Tianshan Innovation Team,China(No.2023D14013)+9 种基金the Tianchi Hundred-Talent Program,China(No.RSSQ00066865)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.FRF-BD-25-037)the Ganpo Talent Plan,the Taishan Industrial Experts Program,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52204414,52204413,and 52204412)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation,China(No.2242046)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2024YFC3907701)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.GZC20230243)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M750178)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2023A1515011609 and 2023A1515110094)the Key Technology Innovation and Advanced Development Program of Chongqing,China(No.CSTB2022TIADKPX0112)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Green Building Materials.
文摘The effect of heavy metals on the properties and hydration of blast furnace slag-cement composites(BFS-CC)remain unclear.In this study,two BFS-CC(denoted as DBFS-CC and WBFS-CC)were prepared by dry and wet grinding of BFS,respectively.The effect of Cu(II)on BFS-CC’s properties and hydration was investigated by adding representative copper contaminants(CuO,CuCl_(2),and CuS)to the composites.Adding 1.0wt%CuO and 0.5wt%CuS increased the 3-d compressive strength of DBFS-CC by 14.9%and 5.7%,respectively,but suppressed the 3-d strength of WBFS-CC.This trend reversed at 28-d curing,where adding 1.5wt%CuO,2.0wt%CuCl_(2),and 1.5wt%CuS enhanced the compressive strength of WBFS-CC by 23.4%,6.2%,and 13.6%,respectively,but adversely affected the strength of DBFS-CC.For 28-d hydration,adding CuCl_(2)decreased the hydration degree of DBFS-CC but enhanced that of WBFS-CC.Adding CuO promoted the hydration degree of both composites,while adding CuS exhibited inhibitory effects.DBFS-CC immobilized CuCl_(2)better due to a higher hydration degree,while WBFS-CC immobilized CuO and CuS better due to having finer unhydrated BFS particles and a denser matrix.This study not only focuses on the Cu(II)immobilization effect but also reveals the differ-ential effects of Cu(II)species on the hydration process,providing novel insights into heavy metal interactions in BFS-CC systems and their safe disposal.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52072136,52172229,52272201,52302303,51972257)Yanchang Petroleum-WHUT Joint Program(No.yc-whlg-2022ky-05)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.104972024RSCrc0006,2023IVA106)for financial support。
文摘Sulfide solid electrolytes with an ultrahigh ionic conductivity are considered to be extremely promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries.However,it is difficult to obtain a thin solid electrolyte layer with good mechanical properties due to the weak binding ability between their powder particles,which seriously limits the actual energy density of sulfide all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs).Fortunately,the preparation of sulfide-polymer composite solid electrolyte(SPCSE)membranes by introducing polymer effectively reduces the thickness of solid electrolytes and guarantees high mechanical properties.In this review,recent progress of SPCSE membranes for ASSLBs is summarized.The classification of components in SPCSE membranes is first introduced briefly.Then,the preparation methods of SPCSE membranes are categorized according to process characteristics,in which the challenges of different methods and their corresponding solutions are carefully reviewed.The energy densities of the full battery composed of SPCSE membranes are further given whenever available to help understanding the device-level performance.Finally,we discuss the potential challenges and research opportunities for SPCSE membranes to guide the future development of high-performance sulfide ASSLBs.
基金funded by the Key Research Project of Zhejiang(LD22E030007)the“Leading Goose”R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2022C01136)+2 种基金National Science Foundation of China(NSFC No.61974037,No.61904042,No.62274049)Zhejiang University Education Foundation Global Partnership Fund(No.100000-11320)the support of the Micro-nano Fabrication Center of International campus of Zhejiang University.
文摘Few-layer nanosheets(NSs)of hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)and molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))display notable piezoelectric properties.Yet,their integration into polymers typically yields non-piezoelectric composites due to NSs’random distribution.We introduce a facile method for fabricating intrinsic piezoelectric composites incorporated with NSs without electric poling.Our innovative process aligns NSs within polyvinyl alcohol polymer,leveraging ice-water interfacial tension,water crystallization thrust,and directional cross-linking during freezing.The resulting PE composites exhibit a maximum piezoelectric coefficient of up to 25.5-28.4 pC N^(-1),comparable to polyvinylidene difluoride(PVDF),with significant costefficiency,safety,and scalability advantages over conventional materials.Using this composite,we develop highly sensitive wearable pressure and strain sensors,and an ultrasound energy harvester.These sensors detect finger bending and differentiate between walking and running,while the harvester generates1.18 V/2.31μA under 1Wcm^(-2)ultrasound input underwater.This universal method offers a novel manufacturing technique for piezoelectric composites,demonstrating remarkable effectiveness in synthesizing intrinsic piezoelectric composites based on 2D materials.Moreover,its potential extends to applications in wearable electronics and energy harvesting,promising significant advancements in these fields.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52478138).
文摘The connection efficiency of composite pre-tightened multi-tooth joint is low because of uneven load distribution and single load transmission path.In this paper,based on the principle of bio-tooth(suture)structure,combining soft material with fractal,a composite pre-tightened multi-hierarchy tooth joint is proposed,and the bearing performance and failure process of the joint through experiments and finite element method under tensile load.First,the ultimate bearing capacity,load distribution ratio,and failure process of different hierarchies of teeth joints are studied through experiments.Then,the progressive damage models of different hierarchies of tooth joints are established,and experiments verify the validity of the finite element model.Finally,the effects of soft material and increasing tooth hierarchy on the failure process and bearing capacity of composite pre-tightened tooth joints are analyzed by the finite element method.The following conclusions can be drawn:(1)The embedding of soft materials changed the failure process of the joint.Increasing the tooth hierarchy can give the joint more load transfer paths,but the failure process of the joint is complicated.(2)Embedding soft materials and increasing the tooth hierarchy simultaneously can effectively improve the bearing capacity of composite pre-tightened tooth joints,which is 87.8%higher than that of traditional three-tooth joints.
基金supported by the general project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071042)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation Project,China(Nos.CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0079,cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0148)Graduate Student Innovation Program of Chongqing University of Technology,China(No.gzlcx20232008).
文摘The Mg−Al composite rods of aluminum core-reinforced magnesium alloy were prepared by the extrusion−shear(ES)process,and the microstructure,deformation mechanism,and mechanical properties of the Mg−Al composite rods were investigated at different extrusion temperatures and shear stresses.The experimental results show that the proportion of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and texture for Al and Mg alloys are controlled by the combination of temperature and shear stress.The texture type of the Al alloys exhibits slight variations at different temperatures.With the increase of temperature,the DRX behavior of Mg alloy shifts from discontinuous DRX(DDRX),continuous DRX(CDRX),and twin-induced DRX(TDRX)dominant to CDRX,the dislocation density in Mg alloy grains decreases significantly,and the average value of Schmid factor(SF)of the basalslip system increases.In particular,partial grains exhibit a distinct dominant slip system at 390℃.The hardness and thickness of the bonding layer,as well as the yield strength and elongation of the Mg alloy,reach their maximum at 360℃as a result of the intricate influence of the combined temperature and shear stress.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3707303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52293471).
文摘The performance and corresponding applications of polymer nanocomposites are highly dominated by the choice of base material,type of fillers,and the processing ways.Carbon black-filled rubber composites(CRC)exemplify this,playing a crucial role in various industries.However,due to the complex interplay between these factors and the resulting properties,a simple yet accurate model to predict the mechanical properties of CRC,considering different rubbers,fillers,and processing techniques,is highly desired.This study aims to predict the dispersion of fillers in CRC and forecast the resultant mechanical properties of CRC by leveraging machine learning.We selected various rubbers and carbon black fillers,conducted mixing and vulcanizing,and subsequently measured filler dispersion and tensile performance.Based on 215 experimental data points,we evaluated the performance of different machine learning models.Our findings indicate that the manually designed deep neural network(DNN)models achieved superior results,exhibiting the highest coefficient of determination(R^(2))values(>0.95).Shapley additive explanations(SHAP)analysis of the DNN models revealed the intricate relationship between the properties of CRC and process parameters.Moreover,based on the robust predictive capabilities of the DNN models,we can recommend or optimize CRC fabrication process.This work provides valuable insights for employing machine learning in predicting polymer composite material properties and optimizing the fabrication of high-performance CRC.
基金financially supported by the National Program of Foreign Experts of China(G2023026003L)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52475347,52071165,51705151)+4 种基金China Postdoctoral Fund(2023M740475)sponsored by the Program for Science&Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province,China(22HASTIT026)International Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Henan Province(242102521057),Chinasupported by the Program for the Top Young Talents of Henan Province,ChinaFrontier Exploration Project of Longmen Laboratory(LMQYTSKT016),China.
文摘Ni-based coating,a kind of surface material,is characterized by high hardness,outstanding wear resistance,and excellent corrosion resistance.Ni-based coatings doped with hard phases can improve the coating quality.This is an important topic in related fields.Compared with traditional Ni-based coatings,Ni-based coatings doped with a hard phase have stronger competitive advantages.Among these,Ni-based diamond composite coatings have superior performance.Hence,it has become a kind of excellent functional coating.We outline the current state of research on Ni-based diamond composite coatings.Advances in seven preparation processes for Ni-based diamond composite coatings were discussed.These processes mainly include brazing,electrodeposition,sintering,laser cladding,plasma spraying,supersonic laser deposition,and vacuum cladding.The latest studies on the interfacial behavior,microstructure,and bond strength of these composite coatings are also summarized.The deficiencies for present Ni-based diamond composite coatings are pointed out.Meanwhile,the developmental directions of related fields are envisioned.That could provide theoretical guidance and reference information for research and technological development in the near future.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2275150)。
文摘To investigate the process optimizationof Cu-en/AP composite microspheres preparation via electrostatic spraying,and to reveal the effects of droplet properties and flow rate variations on the experimental results during the electrostatic spraying process,the prepared process parameters of Cu-en/AP composite microspheres by electrostatic spray method under the orthogonal experimental design simulated by ANSYS(Fluent).The influence of flow rate,solvent ratio,and solid mass on the experimental results is examined using a controlled variable method.The results indicate that under the conditions of a flow rate of 2.67×10^(-3)kg/s an acetone-to-deionized water ratio of 1.5∶1.0,and a solid mass of 200 mg,the theoretical particle size of the composite microspheres can reach e nanoscale.Droplet trajectories in the electric field remain stable without significant deviation.The simulation results show that particle diameter decreases with increasing flow rate,with the trend leveling off around a flow rate of 1×10^(-3)kg/s.As the solvent ratio increases(with higher acetone content),particle diameter initially decreases,reaching a minimum around a ratio of 1.5∶1.0 before gradually increasing.Increasing the solid mass also reduces the particle diameter,with a linear increase in diameter observed at around 220 mg.Cu-en/AP composite microspheres with nanoscale dimensions were confirmed under these conditions by the final SEM images.
基金supported by The National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFC1107501)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51971222),STS program(No.20201600200042)Dong Guan Innovative Research Team Program.Basic applied research program of Liaoning Province of China(No.2022020347-JH2/1013)。
文摘Biodegradable magnesium-matrix composites(BMMCs)added with bone-like compounds such as hydroxyapatite(HA)have promising orthopedic application potential,but the in vivo results of BMMCs are insufficient,and the difference between in vitro and in vivo are not clarified.In this work,Mg-Zn-Nd-Zr/(10/15/20wt%)HA(Ca_(10)(PO_(4))_(6)OH_(2))composites were prepared through friction stirring processing(FSP).It was found that corrosion rate of the composites increased with increase of the HA content,where the corrosion rate from hydrogen evolution of the Mg/10wt%HA was about 0.107 mm/y,showing better corrosion resistance compared with other BMMCs,and the agglomeration of HA powders significantly aggravated the localized corrosion.The ALP specific activity of the MC3T3-E1 cells cultured for14 days with Mg/10wt%HA(2.12 IU/mg)was higher than that of the matrix(1.85 IU/mg),but there was no difference with the FSP group(2.13 IU/mg).In the early implantation of the rabbit femur,bone volume fraction(BV/TV)of Mg/10wt%HA was 10.69,which was higher than that of the FSP group(6.35).The histological staining showed that the Mg/10wt%HA implant was surrounded by more trabecular bone tissue,exhibiting better osteoinductive regeneration.The Mg-Zn-Nd-Zr/HA composites exhibit higher osteogenic activity in vivo differently from in vitro osteogenic expression.
基金Project(50972121) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A damage prediction method based on FE simulation was proposed to predict the occurrence of hot shortness crocks and surface cracks in liquid-solid extrusion process. This method integrated the critical temperature criterion and Cockcroft & Latham ductile damage model, which were used to predict the initiation of hot shortness cracks and surface cracks of products, respectively. A coupling simulation of deformation with heat transfer as well as ductile damage was carried out to investigate the effect of extrusion temperature and extrusion speed on the damage behavior of Csf/AZ91D composites. It is concluded that the semisolid zone moves gradually toward deformation zone with the punch descending. The amplitude of the temperature rise at the exit of die from the initial billet temperature increases with the increase of extrusion speed during steady-state extrusion at a given punch displacement. In order to prevent the surface temperature of products beyond the incipient melting temperature of composites, the critical extrusion speed is decreased with the increase of extrusion temperature, otherwise the hot shortness cracks will occur. The maximum damage values increase with increasing extrusion speed or extrusion temperature. Theoretical results obtained by the Deform^TM-2D simulation agree well with the experiments.
基金Project(2012AA030311)supported by the National High-tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(51421001)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(106112015CDJXY130002)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘Deformation behaviors of CNTs/Al alloy composite fabricated by the method of flake powder metallurgy were investigated by hot compression tests, which were performed in the temperature range of 300?550 °C and strain rate range of 0.001? 10 s?1 with Gleeble?3500 thermal simulator system. Processing maps of the CNTs/Al alloy at different strains were calculated to study the optimum processing domain. Microstructures before and after hot compressions were characterized by electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) method. Stress?strain curves indicate that the flow stress increases with the increase of strain rate and the decrease of temperature. The processing maps of the CNTs/Al alloy at different strains show that the optimum processing domain is 500?550 °C, 10 s?1 for hot working. EBSD analysis demonstrates that fully dynamic recrystallization occurs in the optimum processing domain (high strainrate 10 s?1), whereas the main soften mechanism is dynamic recovery at low strain rate (0.001 s?1).