Wave-transparent ceramic matrix composites for the high temperature use should possess excellent oxidation resistance. In this work, Si3N4f/SiO2 composites with different fiber content were fabricated by filament wind...Wave-transparent ceramic matrix composites for the high temperature use should possess excellent oxidation resistance. In this work, Si3N4f/SiO2 composites with different fiber content were fabricated by filament winding and sol gel method. The oxidation resistance was investigated by tracking the response of flexural strength to the testing temperature. The results show that the flexural strength and toughness of the composites with fiber content of over 37% can reach high levels at around 175.0 MPa and 6.2 MPa m^1/2, respectively. After 1 h oxidation at 1100℃, the flexural strength drops a lot but can still reach 114.4 MPa, which is high enough to ensure the safety of structures. However, when the oxidation temperature rises to 1200–1400℃, the flexural strengths continue to fall to a relatively low level at 50.0–66.4 MPa. The degradation at high temperatures is caused by the combination of over strong interfacial bonding, the damage of fiber and the crystallization of silica matrix.展开更多
In order to enhance the fracture toughness of mullite, three-dimensional braided carbon fiber reinforced mullite(C/mullite) composites were prepared using the Al2O3-SiO2 sol with a high solid content as raw material. ...In order to enhance the fracture toughness of mullite, three-dimensional braided carbon fiber reinforced mullite(C/mullite) composites were prepared using the Al2O3-SiO2 sol with a high solid content as raw material. Mullitization behavior of the sol was characterized. Then, the microstructure, mechanical properties and oxidation resistance of C/mullite composites were investigated. It is found that the SiO2-rich mullite with desirable sintering shrinkage can be synthesized at 1 300 ℃ from the sol with an Al2O3/SiO2 mass ratio of 1:1. The C/mullite composites with a total porosity of 21.5% were fabricated by repeating 18 cycles of vacuum impregnation-drying-heat treatment, showing a flexural strength of 234.5 MPa and a fracture toughness of 13.1 MPa·m1/2. Since carbon fibers were protected by compact matrix, the C/mullite composites show favorable oxidation resistance during 1 200 ℃-1 600 ℃ even if an open porosity of 10.3% was detected.展开更多
To prepare the three-dimensional braided carbon fiber reinforced mullite （3D C/mullite） composites, an Al2O3-SiO2 solwith a solid content of 20% （mass fraction） and an Al2O3/SiO2 mass ratio of 2：1 was selected as...To prepare the three-dimensional braided carbon fiber reinforced mullite （3D C/mullite） composites, an Al2O3-SiO2 solwith a solid content of 20% （mass fraction） and an Al2O3/SiO2 mass ratio of 2：1 was selected as the raw material. Characteristics andmullitization of the sol were analyzed throughly. It is found that the formation of mullite is basically completed at 1300℃ and thegel powders exhibit favorable sintering shrinkage. The 3D C/mullite composites without interfacial coating were fabricated throughthe route of vacuum impregnation-drying-heat treatment. Satisfied mechanical properties with a flexural strength of 241.2 MPa anda fracture toughness of 10.9 MPa·m1/2are obtained although the total porosity reaches 26.0%. Oxidation resistances of the compositesat 1200, 1400 and 1600 ℃ were investigated. Due to the further densification of matrix, the 3D C/mullite composites show tiny massloss and their mechanical properties are well retained after oxidation at 1600 ℃ for 30 min.展开更多
Ultra-high temperature materials are desirable to withstand the severe aero-thermochemical environments of hypersonic flight,paving the groundworks for flight speeds exceeding Mach 5.Here,we present a novel ultra-high...Ultra-high temperature materials are desirable to withstand the severe aero-thermochemical environments of hypersonic flight,paving the groundworks for flight speeds exceeding Mach 5.Here,we present a novel ultra-high temperature composite with superior ablation resistances up to 3000℃for 900 s,utilizing a tailored ultra-high melting point HfC_(0.76)N_(0.24)matrix reinforced with short carbon fibers.The ablation-resistant capability of this composite is over 14 times greater than that of HfC at 3000℃.Furthermore,this research presents the first comprehensive investigation into the internal mechanisms governing thermal oxidation evolution of HfC_(0.76)N_(0.24)matrix through a combination of experimental results and theoretical simulations.The mechanistic details of these complex oxidation processes are elucidated in terms of chemical bonding and clusters evolutions,along with their relationship to cooperative oxygen atoms and molecules.Notably,nitrogen atoms do not directly generate gas and escape from the composites,rather,they interact with hafnium atoms to form Hf-C-N-O clusters with robust bonding for enhanced viscosity during ablation.These findings provide valuable insights into the transition from micro to macro scales,which will be the paradigm of inspiring and accelerating materials discovery in this field,as well as taking advantage of their full potential in the application of hypersonic aircraft and spacecraft vehicles.展开更多
The mechanical performances such as tensile strength and blast property of metal lined SiC/SiC composite cladding tubes were investigated. Nb or Ta was selected as liner material, and the SiC/SiC composite layer was f...The mechanical performances such as tensile strength and blast property of metal lined SiC/SiC composite cladding tubes were investigated. Nb or Ta was selected as liner material, and the SiC/SiC composite layer was fabricated by winding and different precursor impregnation and pyrolysis(PIP) processes. The tensile strengths of different tube samples were measured at room temperature(RT) and 1200 °C, respectively. The blast property was investigated through the maximum water pressure of tubes. And the fracture microstructures were observed by SEM.The highest tensile strength at RT was 150.7 MPa. The blast strength was enhanced with the PIP process increasing from 1 to 4 cycles and the tube of 4 PIP cycles had the highest water pressure of 34.7 MPa. Compared with the metal tubes, the multi-layer structure improved tensile and blast properties significantly. The different processes such as PIP cycles and pyrolytic carbon(PyC) coating were important factors to enhance the mechanical performances of SiC/SiC-based tubes. However, the retention rate of tensile strength was only 18.5% at 1200 °C.展开更多
The Si3N4-BN composites have been prepared via die pressing and precursor infiltration and pyrolysis route using borazine as precursor, and the effect of sintering additives on properties of the composites has been in...The Si3N4-BN composites have been prepared via die pressing and precursor infiltration and pyrolysis route using borazine as precursor, and the effect of sintering additives on properties of the composites has been investigated. After sintering additives are adopted, the a to β phase transition of Si3N4 and the mechanical properties of the composites at both room temperature and high temperature are all increased with small extent. When using Y2O3＋Al2O3 as additives, the phase transition of Si3N4 and the mechanical properties of the composites have better results. The β-Si3N4 content is 17.47%. The flexural strength, elastic modulus and fracture toughness of the composites are 188.74 MPa, 84.34 GPa and 2.96 MPa.m1/2, respectively. After exposed at 1 000 ℃ in the air for 15 min, the flexural strength of the composites is 154.62 MPa with a residual ratio of 81.92%. The elongated β-Si3N4 grains appear in all composites with different sintering additives. Relatively more rod like β-Si3N4 grains can be observed in composites with Y2O3＋Al2O3 as additives, making it to possess better mechanical properties.展开更多
In order to modify the interface, Si ON coating was introduced on the surface of silicon nitride fiber by perhydropolysilazane conversion method. Si-3N4f/SiO2 and Si-3N4f/Si ONc/SiO2 composites were prepared by sol-ge...In order to modify the interface, Si ON coating was introduced on the surface of silicon nitride fiber by perhydropolysilazane conversion method. Si-3N4f/SiO2 and Si-3N4f/Si ONc/SiO2 composites were prepared by sol-gel method to explore the influence of Si ON coating on the mechanical properties of composites.The results show that with the protection of Si ON coating, Si-3N4fiber enjoys a strength increase of up to 24.1% and Si-3N4f/Si ONc/SiO2 composites have a tensile strength of 170.5 MPa and a modulus of26.9 GPa, respectively. After 1000℃ annealing in air for 1 h, Si-3N4f/Si ONc/SiO2 composites retain 65.0%of their original strength and show a better toughness than Si-3N4f/SiO2 composites. The improvement of mechanical properties is attributing to the healing effect of Si ON coating as well as its intermediate coefficient of thermal expansion between Si-3N4fiber and SiO2 matrix.展开更多
Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)with high aspect ratio and excellent electrical conduction offer huge functional improvements for current carbon aerogels.However,there remains a major challenge for achieving the on-demand shapi...Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)with high aspect ratio and excellent electrical conduction offer huge functional improvements for current carbon aerogels.However,there remains a major challenge for achieving the on-demand shaping of carbon aerogels with tailored micro-nano structural textures and geometric features.Herein,a facile extrusion 3D printing strategy has been proposed for fabricating CNT-assembled carbon(CNT/C)aerogel nanocomposites through the extrusion printing of pseudoplastic carbomer-based inks,in which the stable dispersion of CNT nanofibers has been achieved relying on the high viscosity of carbomer microgels.After extrusion printing,the chemical solidification through polymerizing RF sols enables 3D-printed aerogel nanocomposites to display high shape fidelity in macroscopic geometries.Benefiting from the micro-nano scale assembly of CNT nanofiber networks and carbon nanoparticle networks in composite phases,3D-printed CNT/C aerogels exhibit enhanced mechanical strength(fracture strength,0.79 MPa)and typical porous structure characteristics,including low density(0.220 g cm^(-3)),high surface area(298.4 m^(2)g^(-1)),and concentrated pore diameter distribution(~32.8nm).More importantly,CNT nanofibers provide an efficient electron transport pathway,imparting 3D-printed CNT/C aerogel composites with a high electrical conductivity of 1.49 S cm^(-1).Our work would offer feasible guidelines for the design and fabrication of shape-dominated functional materials by additive manufacturing.展开更多
A thin radar-infrared stealth-compatible structure with reflectivity below -10 dB in the whole radar X wave band and infrared emissivity less than 0.3 in the infrared region of 8μm-14 μm is reported. The designed st...A thin radar-infrared stealth-compatible structure with reflectivity below -10 dB in the whole radar X wave band and infrared emissivity less than 0.3 in the infrared region of 8μm-14 μm is reported. The designed stealth-compatible structure consists of metallic frequency selective surface （MFSS）, resistive frequency selective surface （RFSS）, and metal backing from the top down, and it is only 2. l-mm thick. The MFSS is made up of some divided low infrared emissivity metal copper films, and the RFSS consists of a capacitive array of square resistive patches. They are placed close together, working as an admittance sheet because of a mutual influence between them, and the equivalent admittance sheet greatly reduces the thickness of the whole structure. The proposed stealth-compatible structure is verified both by simulations and by experimental results. These results indicate that our proposed stealth-compatible structure has potential applications in stealth fields.展开更多
Self-supported transition-metal single-atom catalysts(SACs)facilitate the industrialization of electrochemical CO_(2) reduction,but suffer from high structural heterogeneity with limited catalytic selectivity.Here we ...Self-supported transition-metal single-atom catalysts(SACs)facilitate the industrialization of electrochemical CO_(2) reduction,but suffer from high structural heterogeneity with limited catalytic selectivity.Here we present a facile and scalable approach for the synthesis of self-supported nickel@nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes grown on carbon nanofiber membrane(Ni@NCNTs/CFM),where the Ni single atoms and nanoparticles(NPs)are anchored on the wall and inside of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes,respectively.The side effect of Ni NPs was further effectively inhibited by alloying Ni with Cu atoms to alter their d-band center,which is theoretically predicted and experimentally proved.The optimal catalyst Ni_(9)Cu_(1)@NCNTs/CFM exhibits an ultrahigh CO Faradic efficiency over 97%at-0.7 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode.Additionally,this catalyst shows excellent mechanical strength which can be directly used as a self-supporting catalyst for Zn-CO_(2) battery with a peak power density of~0.65 mW/cm^(2)at2.25 mA/cm^(2) and a long-term stability for 150 cycles.This work opens up a general avenue to facilely prepare self-supported SACs with unitary single-atom site for CO_(2) utilization.展开更多
The exposed crystal facet of TiO_(2) is a crucial factor influencing the gas sensing properties.TiO_(2) with high-energy{001}crystal facets that have higher surface energy and reactivity is expected to exhibit excelle...The exposed crystal facet of TiO_(2) is a crucial factor influencing the gas sensing properties.TiO_(2) with high-energy{001}crystal facets that have higher surface energy and reactivity is expected to exhibit excellent gas-sensing properties.In this paper,TiO_(2) nanoplates with defective{001}facets were synthesized by chemical etching via one-step hydrothermal method.We carefully explored the gas-sensing performance of TiO_(2) nanoplates with defective and complete{001}facets towards acetone.The results show that the sensing response of TiO_(2) nanoplates with complete{001}facets is 70%higher than that of defective TiO_(2) nanoplates,which proves that the{001}facets plays a vital role in improving the gas sensing performance of TiO_(2).It is speculated that the poor gas sensitivity of defective TiO_(2) can be contributed to fewer adsorption sites and blocked electron transfer.This work presents a more direct evidence for explaining the important role of the complete{001}crystal facets in high sensitivity of TiO_(2) and also provides a new insight for preparing high sensitivity sensing materials.展开更多
Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)method opens up new possibilities for the preparation of novel multi-phase ceramic nanocomposites owing to the molecular design of the precursors at the nanoscale level.In the current wor...Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)method opens up new possibilities for the preparation of novel multi-phase ceramic nanocomposites owing to the molecular design of the precursors at the nanoscale level.In the current work,ZrC coatings incorporated with polymer-derived ceramic microspheres(CMS),SiH-fOC_CMS,were deposited to enhance the ablation resistance by supersonic atmosphere plasma spraying.Upon 10.0 MW·m^(-2) plasma ablation at above 3000℃,the linear ablation rate of ZrC-SiHfOC_CMS coat-ing was reduced to 0.20μm·s^(-1),62%lower than that of the pristine ZrC coating.The improvement was ascribed to the presentence of viscous SiO_(2)/HfO_(2) molten mixed phase,rather than HfSiO4,which can ef-fectively seal pinholes and cracks.Moreover,the in-situ generated crystalline SiO_(2) had a lower oxygen diffusion rate than amorphous SiO_(2),meanwhile,m-HfO_(2) could improve the stability of SiO_(2) glassy film,thus further enhancing the ablation resistance.展开更多
High density lanthanum hexaboride(LaB_(6))polycrystalline with(100)preferred orientation was prepared by spark plasma sintering(SPS)using LaB_(6) nanocubes as raw materials in this work.Microstructure and thermionic e...High density lanthanum hexaboride(LaB_(6))polycrystalline with(100)preferred orientation was prepared by spark plasma sintering(SPS)using LaB_(6) nanocubes as raw materials in this work.Microstructure and thermionic electron emission property of LaB_(6) polycrystalline were investigated detailedly.The results show that the LaB_(6) polycrystalline had a relative density of 95.8%,and there was a(100)preferred orientation on its surface normal to SPS pressing direction.The work function of LaB_(6) polycrystalline normal surface was only 2.73 eV,which was almost close to the theoretical work function of LaB_(6)(100)single crystal surface.The reasons for preferential orientation of LaB_(6) polycrystalline were analyzed.展开更多
The stoichiometric vanadium（IV） oxide thin films were obtained by controlling the temperature, time and pressure of annealing. The thermochromic phase transition and the IR thermochromic property of 400 nm and 900 n...The stoichiometric vanadium（IV） oxide thin films were obtained by controlling the temperature, time and pressure of annealing. The thermochromic phase transition and the IR thermochromic property of 400 nm and 900 nm VO2 thin films in the 7.5 μm-14 μm region were discussed. The derived VO2 thin film samples were characterized by Raman, XRD, XPS, AFM, SEM, and DSC. The resistance and infrared emissivity of VO2 thin films under different temperature were measured, and the thermal images of films were obtained using infrared imager. The results show that the VO2 thin film annealed at 550 ℃ for 10 hours through aqueous sol-gel process is pure and uniform. The 900 nm VO2 thin film exhibits better IR thermochromic property than the 400 nm VO2 thin film. The resistance of 900 nm VO2 film can change by 4 orders of magnitude and the emissivity can change by 0.6 during the phase transition, suggesting the outstanding IR thermochromic property. The derived VO2 thin film can control its infrared radiation intensity and lower its apparent temperature actively when the real temperature increases, which may be applied in the field of energy saving, thermal control and camouflage.展开更多
Lanthanum magnesium hexaaluminate（LaMgAl（11）O（19）, LMA） was prepared at different temperatures by solid-state reaction. Phase compositions and crystal morphologies of specimens synthesized at different temperatu...Lanthanum magnesium hexaaluminate（LaMgAl（11）O（19）, LMA） was prepared at different temperatures by solid-state reaction. Phase compositions and crystal morphologies of specimens synthesized at different temperatures were investigated using X-ray diffraction（XRD）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM）. It was observed that the crystalline grain size of LMA was not only dependent on the preparation temperature but also on its powder morphology. In the temperature range of 1300 e1550℃, LMA showed platelet grain and the average crystalline grain size increases with the increase in temperature. At1600℃, if the powder was sintered for two times, the equiaxed grain could be found with the decrease in grain space, resulting in the reduction of the crystalline grain size. Styles of specimens（powder or disk） might have no obvious influence on morphologies and sizes of LMA crystalline grains which were synthesized with the well-dispersed raw material mixtures. The synthesis temperature played a key role in influencing the free space for the formation and growth of crystalline grains.展开更多
<div style="text-align:justify;"> Environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) play a critical role in mitigating the degradation of SiC<sub>f</sub>/SiC ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) in complex...<div style="text-align:justify;"> Environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) play a critical role in mitigating the degradation of SiC<sub>f</sub>/SiC ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) in complex combustion environment, and improve the service life of thermal engine components. In this paper, by adjusting the parameters of atmospheric plasma spraying (APS), the spraying process of ytterbium disilicate (Yb<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>) under a lower power has been optimized. A two-layer EBC system consisting of ytterbium disilicate and silicon is prepared on the SiC<sub>f</sub>/SiC composite substrate by using optimized technological parameters. The thermal resistance and water oxygen corrosion resistance of such two-layer EBC system are investigated. The results indicate that the current ytterbium disilicate/silicon EBC system exhibits good phase stability, excellent water vapor and oxygen corrosion resistance. However, the exposed silicon bonding layer tends to generate an excessive thermal growth oxide (TGO) layer known as SiO<sub>2</sub>, leading to an early spallation of the coating. </div>展开更多
An attractive way to prepare W/TaC based cermet at a relatively low temperature was proposed and confirmed experimentally. The thermodynamics calculations indicated that the reaction between WC and Ta2O5was feasible a...An attractive way to prepare W/TaC based cermet at a relatively low temperature was proposed and confirmed experimentally. The thermodynamics calculations indicated that the reaction between WC and Ta2O5was feasible at as low a temperature as 1 400 ℃. The experimental results showed that W/TaC cermet could be fabricated by in-situ reaction sintering process at 1400 ℃ for 2 h in vacuum. The open porosity and bulk density of the W/TaC cermet were 15.3% and 13.4 g/cm3. Further, the microstructural features revealed that W, TaC, and Ta2WO8were identified to be the main constituents of the W/TaC cermet. The mass lose rate and linear recession rate of the W/TaC cermet during an oxyacetylene torch test were 0.0048 g/s and 0.0233 mm/s, respectively. The high porosity, the presence of Ta2WO8phases within W/TaC and evaporation of WO3on the surface of the composite contributed to the decrease of ablative property when comparing with pure W.展开更多
Due to the wide application of ceramics in electronic device packaging,the performance of ceramic metallization layer directly determines the performance of the whole package device.This paper introduces the main prep...Due to the wide application of ceramics in electronic device packaging,the performance of ceramic metallization layer directly determines the performance of the whole package device.This paper introduces the main preparation methods of ceramic metallization,discusses the influence of Mo powder size,metallization formula,sintering temperature and other factors on the performance of ceramic metallization layer prepared by activated Mo-Mn method,and introduces several kinds of methods that can be tested to test the performance of ceramic metallized sealing samples.A new research direction of Ceramic Metallization Technology in the advanced field is put forward.展开更多
In this paper, we present an efficient method to obtain absorbers with broadened operating frequency bands. They are accomplished by using conventional magnetic absorbing materials （MAMs） in the forms of array and m...In this paper, we present an efficient method to obtain absorbers with broadened operating frequency bands. They are accomplished by using conventional magnetic absorbing materials （MAMs） in the forms of array and mesh structures, which are similar to those in the case of a frequency selective surface. The proposed approach is verified not only by simulations but also by experimental results under the normal incidence at microwave frequencies. Moreover, the wideband absorber is lighter than the conventional magnetic absorber. These results indicate that our proposed absorbing structures can be used for designing good electromagnetic absorbers.展开更多
The safety of civilian and military infrastructure is a concern due to an increase in explosive risks,which has led to a demand for high-strength civil infrastructure with improved energy absorption capacity.In this s...The safety of civilian and military infrastructure is a concern due to an increase in explosive risks,which has led to a demand for high-strength civil infrastructure with improved energy absorption capacity.In this study,a Finite Element(FE)numerical model was developed to determine the effect of hybrid Fibre Reinforced Polymer(FRP)as a strengthening material on full-scale Reinforced Concrete(RC)slabs.The reinforcing materials under consideration were Carbon(CFRP)and Glass(GFRP)fibres,which were subjected to blast loads to determine the structural response.A laminated composite fabric material model was utilized to model the failure of composite,which facilitates the consideration of strain rate effects.The damaged area of the laminate is determined in the FE model,and it is in good agreement with the corresponding experimental results in the literature.Models containing different stacking sequences were built to demonstrate their efficiency in resisting blast loads.In general,the damaged area was reduced when a hybrid reinforcement with CFRP as the top layer was used.展开更多
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51702361)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province (Grant No. 2017JJ3353)
文摘Wave-transparent ceramic matrix composites for the high temperature use should possess excellent oxidation resistance. In this work, Si3N4f/SiO2 composites with different fiber content were fabricated by filament winding and sol gel method. The oxidation resistance was investigated by tracking the response of flexural strength to the testing temperature. The results show that the flexural strength and toughness of the composites with fiber content of over 37% can reach high levels at around 175.0 MPa and 6.2 MPa m^1/2, respectively. After 1 h oxidation at 1100℃, the flexural strength drops a lot but can still reach 114.4 MPa, which is high enough to ensure the safety of structures. However, when the oxidation temperature rises to 1200–1400℃, the flexural strengths continue to fall to a relatively low level at 50.0–66.4 MPa. The degradation at high temperatures is caused by the combination of over strong interfacial bonding, the damage of fiber and the crystallization of silica matrix.
基金Funded by the Science Innovation Foundation of Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology(No.SAST2015043)the Open Foundation of Science and Technology on Thermostructural Composite Materials Laboratory(No.614291102010117)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11572277)
文摘In order to enhance the fracture toughness of mullite, three-dimensional braided carbon fiber reinforced mullite(C/mullite) composites were prepared using the Al2O3-SiO2 sol with a high solid content as raw material. Mullitization behavior of the sol was characterized. Then, the microstructure, mechanical properties and oxidation resistance of C/mullite composites were investigated. It is found that the SiO2-rich mullite with desirable sintering shrinkage can be synthesized at 1 300 ℃ from the sol with an Al2O3/SiO2 mass ratio of 1:1. The C/mullite composites with a total porosity of 21.5% were fabricated by repeating 18 cycles of vacuum impregnation-drying-heat treatment, showing a flexural strength of 234.5 MPa and a fracture toughness of 13.1 MPa·m1/2. Since carbon fibers were protected by compact matrix, the C/mullite composites show favorable oxidation resistance during 1 200 ℃-1 600 ℃ even if an open porosity of 10.3% was detected.
基金Project(SAST2015043)supported by the Science Innovation Foundation of Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology,ChinaProject(614291102010117)supported by the Open Foundation of Science and Technology on Thermostructural Composite Materials Laboratory,ChinaProject(11572277)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘To prepare the three-dimensional braided carbon fiber reinforced mullite （3D C/mullite） composites, an Al2O3-SiO2 solwith a solid content of 20% （mass fraction） and an Al2O3/SiO2 mass ratio of 2：1 was selected as the raw material. Characteristics andmullitization of the sol were analyzed throughly. It is found that the formation of mullite is basically completed at 1300℃ and thegel powders exhibit favorable sintering shrinkage. The 3D C/mullite composites without interfacial coating were fabricated throughthe route of vacuum impregnation-drying-heat treatment. Satisfied mechanical properties with a flexural strength of 241.2 MPa anda fracture toughness of 10.9 MPa·m1/2are obtained although the total porosity reaches 26.0%. Oxidation resistances of the compositesat 1200, 1400 and 1600 ℃ were investigated. Due to the further densification of matrix, the 3D C/mullite composites show tiny massloss and their mechanical properties are well retained after oxidation at 1600 ℃ for 30 min.
基金funding by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52302128)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fibers and Composites(No.6142907230303).
文摘Ultra-high temperature materials are desirable to withstand the severe aero-thermochemical environments of hypersonic flight,paving the groundworks for flight speeds exceeding Mach 5.Here,we present a novel ultra-high temperature composite with superior ablation resistances up to 3000℃for 900 s,utilizing a tailored ultra-high melting point HfC_(0.76)N_(0.24)matrix reinforced with short carbon fibers.The ablation-resistant capability of this composite is over 14 times greater than that of HfC at 3000℃.Furthermore,this research presents the first comprehensive investigation into the internal mechanisms governing thermal oxidation evolution of HfC_(0.76)N_(0.24)matrix through a combination of experimental results and theoretical simulations.The mechanistic details of these complex oxidation processes are elucidated in terms of chemical bonding and clusters evolutions,along with their relationship to cooperative oxygen atoms and molecules.Notably,nitrogen atoms do not directly generate gas and escape from the composites,rather,they interact with hafnium atoms to form Hf-C-N-O clusters with robust bonding for enhanced viscosity during ablation.These findings provide valuable insights into the transition from micro to macro scales,which will be the paradigm of inspiring and accelerating materials discovery in this field,as well as taking advantage of their full potential in the application of hypersonic aircraft and spacecraft vehicles.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2018YFB1900603)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, China (No. 2020JJ4667)。
文摘The mechanical performances such as tensile strength and blast property of metal lined SiC/SiC composite cladding tubes were investigated. Nb or Ta was selected as liner material, and the SiC/SiC composite layer was fabricated by winding and different precursor impregnation and pyrolysis(PIP) processes. The tensile strengths of different tube samples were measured at room temperature(RT) and 1200 °C, respectively. The blast property was investigated through the maximum water pressure of tubes. And the fracture microstructures were observed by SEM.The highest tensile strength at RT was 150.7 MPa. The blast strength was enhanced with the PIP process increasing from 1 to 4 cycles and the tube of 4 PIP cycles had the highest water pressure of 34.7 MPa. Compared with the metal tubes, the multi-layer structure improved tensile and blast properties significantly. The different processes such as PIP cycles and pyrolytic carbon(PyC) coating were important factors to enhance the mechanical performances of SiC/SiC-based tubes. However, the retention rate of tensile strength was only 18.5% at 1200 °C.
基金Founded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.90916019 and 50902150)Aid Program for Science and Technology Innovative Research Team in Higher Educational Institutions of Hunan Province and Aid Program for Innovative Group of National University of Defense Technology
文摘The Si3N4-BN composites have been prepared via die pressing and precursor infiltration and pyrolysis route using borazine as precursor, and the effect of sintering additives on properties of the composites has been investigated. After sintering additives are adopted, the a to β phase transition of Si3N4 and the mechanical properties of the composites at both room temperature and high temperature are all increased with small extent. When using Y2O3＋Al2O3 as additives, the phase transition of Si3N4 and the mechanical properties of the composites have better results. The β-Si3N4 content is 17.47%. The flexural strength, elastic modulus and fracture toughness of the composites are 188.74 MPa, 84.34 GPa and 2.96 MPa.m1/2, respectively. After exposed at 1 000 ℃ in the air for 15 min, the flexural strength of the composites is 154.62 MPa with a residual ratio of 81.92%. The elongated β-Si3N4 grains appear in all composites with different sintering additives. Relatively more rod like β-Si3N4 grains can be observed in composites with Y2O3＋Al2O3 as additives, making it to possess better mechanical properties.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51702361)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province (Grant No. 2017JJ3353)
文摘In order to modify the interface, Si ON coating was introduced on the surface of silicon nitride fiber by perhydropolysilazane conversion method. Si-3N4f/SiO2 and Si-3N4f/Si ONc/SiO2 composites were prepared by sol-gel method to explore the influence of Si ON coating on the mechanical properties of composites.The results show that with the protection of Si ON coating, Si-3N4fiber enjoys a strength increase of up to 24.1% and Si-3N4f/Si ONc/SiO2 composites have a tensile strength of 170.5 MPa and a modulus of26.9 GPa, respectively. After 1000℃ annealing in air for 1 h, Si-3N4f/Si ONc/SiO2 composites retain 65.0%of their original strength and show a better toughness than Si-3N4f/SiO2 composites. The improvement of mechanical properties is attributing to the healing effect of Si ON coating as well as its intermediate coefficient of thermal expansion between Si-3N4fiber and SiO2 matrix.
基金supported by the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant no.2023JJ30632)National Key R&D Program (Grant no.2022YFC2204403)Key R&D Program of Hunan Province (Grant no.2022GK2027)。
文摘Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)with high aspect ratio and excellent electrical conduction offer huge functional improvements for current carbon aerogels.However,there remains a major challenge for achieving the on-demand shaping of carbon aerogels with tailored micro-nano structural textures and geometric features.Herein,a facile extrusion 3D printing strategy has been proposed for fabricating CNT-assembled carbon(CNT/C)aerogel nanocomposites through the extrusion printing of pseudoplastic carbomer-based inks,in which the stable dispersion of CNT nanofibers has been achieved relying on the high viscosity of carbomer microgels.After extrusion printing,the chemical solidification through polymerizing RF sols enables 3D-printed aerogel nanocomposites to display high shape fidelity in macroscopic geometries.Benefiting from the micro-nano scale assembly of CNT nanofiber networks and carbon nanoparticle networks in composite phases,3D-printed CNT/C aerogels exhibit enhanced mechanical strength(fracture strength,0.79 MPa)and typical porous structure characteristics,including low density(0.220 g cm^(-3)),high surface area(298.4 m^(2)g^(-1)),and concentrated pore diameter distribution(~32.8nm).More importantly,CNT nanofibers provide an efficient electron transport pathway,imparting 3D-printed CNT/C aerogel composites with a high electrical conductivity of 1.49 S cm^(-1).Our work would offer feasible guidelines for the design and fabrication of shape-dominated functional materials by additive manufacturing.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.51202291)
文摘A thin radar-infrared stealth-compatible structure with reflectivity below -10 dB in the whole radar X wave band and infrared emissivity less than 0.3 in the infrared region of 8μm-14 μm is reported. The designed stealth-compatible structure consists of metallic frequency selective surface （MFSS）, resistive frequency selective surface （RFSS）, and metal backing from the top down, and it is only 2. l-mm thick. The MFSS is made up of some divided low infrared emissivity metal copper films, and the RFSS consists of a capacitive array of square resistive patches. They are placed close together, working as an admittance sheet because of a mutual influence between them, and the equivalent admittance sheet greatly reduces the thickness of the whole structure. The proposed stealth-compatible structure is verified both by simulations and by experimental results. These results indicate that our proposed stealth-compatible structure has potential applications in stealth fields.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51773226,61701514)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2018JJ3603)。
文摘Self-supported transition-metal single-atom catalysts(SACs)facilitate the industrialization of electrochemical CO_(2) reduction,but suffer from high structural heterogeneity with limited catalytic selectivity.Here we present a facile and scalable approach for the synthesis of self-supported nickel@nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes grown on carbon nanofiber membrane(Ni@NCNTs/CFM),where the Ni single atoms and nanoparticles(NPs)are anchored on the wall and inside of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes,respectively.The side effect of Ni NPs was further effectively inhibited by alloying Ni with Cu atoms to alter their d-band center,which is theoretically predicted and experimentally proved.The optimal catalyst Ni_(9)Cu_(1)@NCNTs/CFM exhibits an ultrahigh CO Faradic efficiency over 97%at-0.7 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode.Additionally,this catalyst shows excellent mechanical strength which can be directly used as a self-supporting catalyst for Zn-CO_(2) battery with a peak power density of~0.65 mW/cm^(2)at2.25 mA/cm^(2) and a long-term stability for 150 cycles.This work opens up a general avenue to facilely prepare self-supported SACs with unitary single-atom site for CO_(2) utilization.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51773226,61701514)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2018JJ3603)
文摘The exposed crystal facet of TiO_(2) is a crucial factor influencing the gas sensing properties.TiO_(2) with high-energy{001}crystal facets that have higher surface energy and reactivity is expected to exhibit excellent gas-sensing properties.In this paper,TiO_(2) nanoplates with defective{001}facets were synthesized by chemical etching via one-step hydrothermal method.We carefully explored the gas-sensing performance of TiO_(2) nanoplates with defective and complete{001}facets towards acetone.The results show that the sensing response of TiO_(2) nanoplates with complete{001}facets is 70%higher than that of defective TiO_(2) nanoplates,which proves that the{001}facets plays a vital role in improving the gas sensing performance of TiO_(2).It is speculated that the poor gas sensitivity of defective TiO_(2) can be contributed to fewer adsorption sites and blocked electron transfer.This work presents a more direct evidence for explaining the important role of the complete{001}crystal facets in high sensitivity of TiO_(2) and also provides a new insight for preparing high sensitivity sensing materials.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.N2022YFB3708600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52101098 and 52061135102)+1 种基金the Fund of Key Laboratory of National Defense Science and Technol-ogy(No.WDZC20235250505)The authors also thank the Analyti-cal&Testing Center of Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.2022T019)for the characterization.
文摘Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)method opens up new possibilities for the preparation of novel multi-phase ceramic nanocomposites owing to the molecular design of the precursors at the nanoscale level.In the current work,ZrC coatings incorporated with polymer-derived ceramic microspheres(CMS),SiH-fOC_CMS,were deposited to enhance the ablation resistance by supersonic atmosphere plasma spraying.Upon 10.0 MW·m^(-2) plasma ablation at above 3000℃,the linear ablation rate of ZrC-SiHfOC_CMS coat-ing was reduced to 0.20μm·s^(-1),62%lower than that of the pristine ZrC coating.The improvement was ascribed to the presentence of viscous SiO_(2)/HfO_(2) molten mixed phase,rather than HfSiO4,which can ef-fectively seal pinholes and cracks.Moreover,the in-situ generated crystalline SiO_(2) had a lower oxygen diffusion rate than amorphous SiO_(2),meanwhile,m-HfO_(2) could improve the stability of SiO_(2) glassy film,thus further enhancing the ablation resistance.
基金Project(51902342)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘High density lanthanum hexaboride(LaB_(6))polycrystalline with(100)preferred orientation was prepared by spark plasma sintering(SPS)using LaB_(6) nanocubes as raw materials in this work.Microstructure and thermionic electron emission property of LaB_(6) polycrystalline were investigated detailedly.The results show that the LaB_(6) polycrystalline had a relative density of 95.8%,and there was a(100)preferred orientation on its surface normal to SPS pressing direction.The work function of LaB_(6) polycrystalline normal surface was only 2.73 eV,which was almost close to the theoretical work function of LaB_(6)(100)single crystal surface.The reasons for preferential orientation of LaB_(6) polycrystalline were analyzed.
文摘The stoichiometric vanadium（IV） oxide thin films were obtained by controlling the temperature, time and pressure of annealing. The thermochromic phase transition and the IR thermochromic property of 400 nm and 900 nm VO2 thin films in the 7.5 μm-14 μm region were discussed. The derived VO2 thin film samples were characterized by Raman, XRD, XPS, AFM, SEM, and DSC. The resistance and infrared emissivity of VO2 thin films under different temperature were measured, and the thermal images of films were obtained using infrared imager. The results show that the VO2 thin film annealed at 550 ℃ for 10 hours through aqueous sol-gel process is pure and uniform. The 900 nm VO2 thin film exhibits better IR thermochromic property than the 400 nm VO2 thin film. The resistance of 900 nm VO2 film can change by 4 orders of magnitude and the emissivity can change by 0.6 during the phase transition, suggesting the outstanding IR thermochromic property. The derived VO2 thin film can control its infrared radiation intensity and lower its apparent temperature actively when the real temperature increases, which may be applied in the field of energy saving, thermal control and camouflage.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51501137)National University of Defense Technology,and Wuhan University of Technology
文摘Lanthanum magnesium hexaaluminate（LaMgAl（11）O（19）, LMA） was prepared at different temperatures by solid-state reaction. Phase compositions and crystal morphologies of specimens synthesized at different temperatures were investigated using X-ray diffraction（XRD）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM）. It was observed that the crystalline grain size of LMA was not only dependent on the preparation temperature but also on its powder morphology. In the temperature range of 1300 e1550℃, LMA showed platelet grain and the average crystalline grain size increases with the increase in temperature. At1600℃, if the powder was sintered for two times, the equiaxed grain could be found with the decrease in grain space, resulting in the reduction of the crystalline grain size. Styles of specimens（powder or disk） might have no obvious influence on morphologies and sizes of LMA crystalline grains which were synthesized with the well-dispersed raw material mixtures. The synthesis temperature played a key role in influencing the free space for the formation and growth of crystalline grains.
文摘<div style="text-align:justify;"> Environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) play a critical role in mitigating the degradation of SiC<sub>f</sub>/SiC ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) in complex combustion environment, and improve the service life of thermal engine components. In this paper, by adjusting the parameters of atmospheric plasma spraying (APS), the spraying process of ytterbium disilicate (Yb<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>) under a lower power has been optimized. A two-layer EBC system consisting of ytterbium disilicate and silicon is prepared on the SiC<sub>f</sub>/SiC composite substrate by using optimized technological parameters. The thermal resistance and water oxygen corrosion resistance of such two-layer EBC system are investigated. The results indicate that the current ytterbium disilicate/silicon EBC system exhibits good phase stability, excellent water vapor and oxygen corrosion resistance. However, the exposed silicon bonding layer tends to generate an excessive thermal growth oxide (TGO) layer known as SiO<sub>2</sub>, leading to an early spallation of the coating. </div>
基金Funded by the Aid Program for Science and Technology Innovative Research Team in Higher Educational Institutions of Hunan Provincethe Aid Program for Innovative Research Team in National University of Defense Technology
文摘An attractive way to prepare W/TaC based cermet at a relatively low temperature was proposed and confirmed experimentally. The thermodynamics calculations indicated that the reaction between WC and Ta2O5was feasible at as low a temperature as 1 400 ℃. The experimental results showed that W/TaC cermet could be fabricated by in-situ reaction sintering process at 1400 ℃ for 2 h in vacuum. The open porosity and bulk density of the W/TaC cermet were 15.3% and 13.4 g/cm3. Further, the microstructural features revealed that W, TaC, and Ta2WO8were identified to be the main constituents of the W/TaC cermet. The mass lose rate and linear recession rate of the W/TaC cermet during an oxyacetylene torch test were 0.0048 g/s and 0.0233 mm/s, respectively. The high porosity, the presence of Ta2WO8phases within W/TaC and evaporation of WO3on the surface of the composite contributed to the decrease of ablative property when comparing with pure W.
基金The authors are grateful to National Science Foundation of China(51602347)Hunan Natural Science Foundation(2019JJ50282)for financial support.The authors are also grateful to Aid Program for Innovative Group of National University of Defense Technology and Aid Program for Science and Technology Innovative Research Team in Higher Educational Institutions of Hunan Province.
文摘Due to the wide application of ceramics in electronic device packaging,the performance of ceramic metallization layer directly determines the performance of the whole package device.This paper introduces the main preparation methods of ceramic metallization,discusses the influence of Mo powder size,metallization formula,sintering temperature and other factors on the performance of ceramic metallization layer prepared by activated Mo-Mn method,and introduces several kinds of methods that can be tested to test the performance of ceramic metallized sealing samples.A new research direction of Ceramic Metallization Technology in the advanced field is put forward.
基金Project supported by the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 2011ZF88013)
文摘In this paper, we present an efficient method to obtain absorbers with broadened operating frequency bands. They are accomplished by using conventional magnetic absorbing materials （MAMs） in the forms of array and mesh structures, which are similar to those in the case of a frequency selective surface. The proposed approach is verified not only by simulations but also by experimental results under the normal incidence at microwave frequencies. Moreover, the wideband absorber is lighter than the conventional magnetic absorber. These results indicate that our proposed absorbing structures can be used for designing good electromagnetic absorbers.
基金supported by the Foreign Young Talents Project China(No.QN2021014006L)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51878354&51308301)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Nos.BK20181402&BK20130978)333 Talent High-Level Projects of Jiangsu Province and Qinglan Project of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.Any research results expressed in this paper are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the foundations.
文摘The safety of civilian and military infrastructure is a concern due to an increase in explosive risks,which has led to a demand for high-strength civil infrastructure with improved energy absorption capacity.In this study,a Finite Element(FE)numerical model was developed to determine the effect of hybrid Fibre Reinforced Polymer(FRP)as a strengthening material on full-scale Reinforced Concrete(RC)slabs.The reinforcing materials under consideration were Carbon(CFRP)and Glass(GFRP)fibres,which were subjected to blast loads to determine the structural response.A laminated composite fabric material model was utilized to model the failure of composite,which facilitates the consideration of strain rate effects.The damaged area of the laminate is determined in the FE model,and it is in good agreement with the corresponding experimental results in the literature.Models containing different stacking sequences were built to demonstrate their efficiency in resisting blast loads.In general,the damaged area was reduced when a hybrid reinforcement with CFRP as the top layer was used.
