Hf-based carbides are highly desirable candidate materials for oxidizing environments above 2000℃.However,the static oxidation behavior at their potential service temperatures remains unclear.To fill this gap,the sta...Hf-based carbides are highly desirable candidate materials for oxidizing environments above 2000℃.However,the static oxidation behavior at their potential service temperatures remains unclear.To fill this gap,the static oxidation behavior of(Hf,Ti)C and the effect of Ti substitutions were investigated in air at 2500℃ under an oxygen partial pressure of 4.2 kPa.After oxidation for 2000 s,the thickness of the oxide layer on the surface of(Hf,Ti)C bulk ceramic is reduced by 62.29%compared with that on the HfC monocarbide surface.The dramatic improvement in oxidation resistance is attributed to the unique oxide layer structure consisting of various crystalline oxycarbides,HfO_(2),and carbon.The Ti-rich oxycarbide((Ti,Hf)C_(x)O_(y))dispersed within HfO_(2) formed the major structure of the oxide layer.A coherent boundary with lattice distortion existed at the HfO2/(Ti,Hf)C_(x)O_(y) interface along the(111)crystal plane direction,which served as an effective oxygen diffusion barrier.The Hfrich oxycarbide((Hf,Ti)CxOy)together with(Ti,Hf)C_(x)O_(y),HfO_(2),and precipitated carbon constituted a dense transition layer,ensuring favorable bonding between the oxide layer and the matrix.The Ti content affects the oxidation resistance of(Hf,Ti)C by determining the oxide layer's phase distribution and integrity.展开更多
To obtain high-performance Zr-based ultra-high-temperature composites,Zr-based ultra-high-temperature gradient composites were prepared by changing the laying method of the infiltrant via reactive melt infiltration.Th...To obtain high-performance Zr-based ultra-high-temperature composites,Zr-based ultra-high-temperature gradient composites were prepared by changing the laying method of the infiltrant via reactive melt infiltration.The effects of different infiltrant laying methods on the microstructure and ablative properties of Zr-based ultrahigh-temperature gradient composites were investigated.The results showed that the gradient structure of the Zr-based ultrahigh-temperature gradient composites differed when the composition ratio of the infiltrant was changed.When the thicknesses of the Zr/Mo/Si layers were 6/4/12 mm and 8/2/12 mm,the SiMoZrC solid solution content in the samples increased and decreased along the infiltration direction,respectively.The gradient samples were ablated in an oxyacetylene flame at 3000°C for 40 s.The ablation resistance of the sample was the highest when the infiltrant was a powder and the thickness of the Zr/Mo/Si layer was 6/4/12 mm.展开更多
Multiphase design is a promising approach to achieve superior ablation resistance of multicomponent ultra-high temperature ceramic,while understanding the ablation mechanism is the foundation.Here,through investigatin...Multiphase design is a promising approach to achieve superior ablation resistance of multicomponent ultra-high temperature ceramic,while understanding the ablation mechanism is the foundation.Here,through investigating a three-phase multicomponent ceramic consisting of Hf-rich carbide,Nb-rich carbide,and Zr-rich silicide phases,we report a newly discovered solid-state reaction process among multiphase multicomponent ceramic during ablation.It was found that this solid-state reaction occurred in the matrix/oxide scale interface region.In this process,metal cations are counter-diffused between the multicomponent phases,thereby resulting in their composition evolution,which allows the multicomponent phases to exist stably under a higher oxygen partial pressure,leading to the improvement of thermodynamic stability of three-phase multicomponent ceramic.Additionally,this solid-state reaction process appears synergistic with the preferential oxidation behavior among the oxide scale in enhancing the ablation performance.展开更多
Silicon carbide nanofibers grew on the surface of carbon fibers of a unidirectional carbon preform by CCVD and then chemical vapor infiltration was used to densify the preform to get the SiCNF-C/C composite. The effec...Silicon carbide nanofibers grew on the surface of carbon fibers of a unidirectional carbon preform by CCVD and then chemical vapor infiltration was used to densify the preform to get the SiCNF-C/C composite. The effects of silicon carbide nanofibers on the microstructure of the pyrolytic carbon and the thermal conductivity of the SiCNF-C/C composite were investigated. Results show that silicon carbide nanofibers on the surface of carbon fibers induce the deposition of high texture pyrolytic carbon around them. The interface bonding between carbon fibers and pyrolytic carbon is well adjusted. So the efficiency of heat transfer in the interface of the composite is well enhanced. The thermal conductivity of the SiCNF-C/C composite is greater than that of the C/C composite, especially the thermal conductivity perpendicular to the fiber axis.展开更多
The practical application of lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteries is limited by the easy dissolution of polysulfides in the electrolyte,resulting in the lithium polysulfide(LPS)shuttle effect.Several two-dimensional(2D)mat...The practical application of lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteries is limited by the easy dissolution of polysulfides in the electrolyte,resulting in the lithium polysulfide(LPS)shuttle effect.Several two-dimensional(2D)materials with abundant active binding sites and high surface-to-volume ratios have been developed to prepare functional separators that suppress the diffusion of polysulfides.However,the influence of modified layer thickness on Li+transport has not been considered.Herein,we synthesized individual and multilayered 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets and used them to fabricate a series of Ti3C2Tx-PP modified separators.The separators had mass loadings ranging from 0.16 to 0.016 mg cm-2,which is the lowest value reported for 2D materials to the best of our knowledge.The corresponding reductions in thickness ranged from 1.2μm to 100 nm.LPS shuttling was effectively suppressed,even at the lowest mass loading of 0.016 mg cm-2.Suppression was due to the strong interaction between LPS intermediates and Ti atoms and hydroxyl functional groups on the separator surface.The lithium-ion diffusion coefficient increased with the reduction of Ti3C2Tx layers on the separator.Superior cycling stability and rate performance were attained when the separator with a Ti3C2Tx-PP mass loading of 0.016 mg cm-2 was incorporated into a Li–S battery.Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)were introduced into the separators to further improve the electrical and Li+ionic conductivity in the cross-plane direction of the 2D Ti3C2Txlayers.With the ultralightweight Ti3C2Tx/CNTs modified PP separator,the cell maintained a capacity of 640 m Ah g-1after 200cycles at 1C with a capacity decay of only 0.079%per cycle.展开更多
Spherical carbonyl iron(Fe)powders were coated with magnesioferrite(MgFe2O4)insulating coating layer and then mixed with epoxy-modified silicone resin(ESR).Soft magnetic composites(SMCs)were fabricated by compaction o...Spherical carbonyl iron(Fe)powders were coated with magnesioferrite(MgFe2O4)insulating coating layer and then mixed with epoxy-modified silicone resin(ESR).Soft magnetic composites(SMCs)were fabricated by compaction of the coated powders and annealing treatment.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray diffractometry(XRD)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)revealed that the MgFe2O4 layer was coated on the surface of the iron powders.The magnetic properties of SMCs were determined using a vibrating sample magnetometer and an auto testing system for magnetic materials.The results showed that the SMCs prepared at 800 MPa and 550℃ exhibited a significant core loss of 167.5 W/kg at 100 kHz and 50 mT.展开更多
To investigate the thermal stability of ceramic-matrix composites,three kinds of C/C−ZrC−SiC composites with different Zr/Si molar ratios were synthesized by reactive melt infiltration.Employing region labeling method...To investigate the thermal stability of ceramic-matrix composites,three kinds of C/C−ZrC−SiC composites with different Zr/Si molar ratios were synthesized by reactive melt infiltration.Employing region labeling method,the high-temperature thermal stability of the composites was systematically studied by changing the temperature and holding time of thermal treatment.Results show that the mass loss rate of low Si composites has a growth trend with increasing temperature,and a crystal transformation from β-SiC toα-SiC occurs in the composites.In the calibrated area,SiC phase experiences Ostwald ripening and volume change with location migration,while ZrC phase experiences a re-sintering process with diffusion.Moreover,it is found that increasing temperature has a more obvious effect on the thermal stability than extending holding time,which is mainly attributed to the faster diffusion rate of atoms.展开更多
SiC/MoSi2 composites were synthesized at different temperatures by spark plasma sintering using Mo, Si and SiC powders as raw materials. The phase composition, microstructure and mechanical properties of the as-prepar...SiC/MoSi2 composites were synthesized at different temperatures by spark plasma sintering using Mo, Si and SiC powders as raw materials. The phase composition, microstructure and mechanical properties of the as-prepared composites were investigated and the sintering behavior was also discussed. Results show that SiC/MoSi2 composites are composed of MoSi2, SiC and trace amount of Mo4.8Si3C0.6 phase and exhibit a fine-grain texture. During the synthesis process, there was an evolution from solid phase sintering to liquid phase sintering. When sintered at 1600 °C, the SiC/MoSi2 composites present the most favorable mechanical properties, the Vickers hardness, bending strength and fracture toughness are 13.4 GPa, 674 MPa and 5.1 MPa·m^1/2, respectively, higher 44%, 171%, 82% than those of monolithic MoSi2. SiC can withstand the applied stress as hard phase and retard the rapid propagation of cracks as second phase, which are beneficial to the improved mechanical properties of Si C/MoSi2 composites.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant numbers[52072410].
文摘Hf-based carbides are highly desirable candidate materials for oxidizing environments above 2000℃.However,the static oxidation behavior at their potential service temperatures remains unclear.To fill this gap,the static oxidation behavior of(Hf,Ti)C and the effect of Ti substitutions were investigated in air at 2500℃ under an oxygen partial pressure of 4.2 kPa.After oxidation for 2000 s,the thickness of the oxide layer on the surface of(Hf,Ti)C bulk ceramic is reduced by 62.29%compared with that on the HfC monocarbide surface.The dramatic improvement in oxidation resistance is attributed to the unique oxide layer structure consisting of various crystalline oxycarbides,HfO_(2),and carbon.The Ti-rich oxycarbide((Ti,Hf)C_(x)O_(y))dispersed within HfO_(2) formed the major structure of the oxide layer.A coherent boundary with lattice distortion existed at the HfO2/(Ti,Hf)C_(x)O_(y) interface along the(111)crystal plane direction,which served as an effective oxygen diffusion barrier.The Hfrich oxycarbide((Hf,Ti)CxOy)together with(Ti,Hf)C_(x)O_(y),HfO_(2),and precipitated carbon constituted a dense transition layer,ensuring favorable bonding between the oxide layer and the matrix.The Ti content affects the oxidation resistance of(Hf,Ti)C by determining the oxide layer's phase distribution and integrity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U19A2099)the Open Fund for Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Aerospace Power Technology,China(No.DLJJ2103007)the Hunan Graduate Research Innovation Project,China(No.CX20220097)。
文摘To obtain high-performance Zr-based ultra-high-temperature composites,Zr-based ultra-high-temperature gradient composites were prepared by changing the laying method of the infiltrant via reactive melt infiltration.The effects of different infiltrant laying methods on the microstructure and ablative properties of Zr-based ultrahigh-temperature gradient composites were investigated.The results showed that the gradient structure of the Zr-based ultrahigh-temperature gradient composites differed when the composition ratio of the infiltrant was changed.When the thicknesses of the Zr/Mo/Si layers were 6/4/12 mm and 8/2/12 mm,the SiMoZrC solid solution content in the samples increased and decreased along the infiltration direction,respectively.The gradient samples were ablated in an oxyacetylene flame at 3000°C for 40 s.The ablation resistance of the sample was the highest when the infiltrant was a powder and the thickness of the Zr/Mo/Si layer was 6/4/12 mm.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072410 and 51602349).
文摘Multiphase design is a promising approach to achieve superior ablation resistance of multicomponent ultra-high temperature ceramic,while understanding the ablation mechanism is the foundation.Here,through investigating a three-phase multicomponent ceramic consisting of Hf-rich carbide,Nb-rich carbide,and Zr-rich silicide phases,we report a newly discovered solid-state reaction process among multiphase multicomponent ceramic during ablation.It was found that this solid-state reaction occurred in the matrix/oxide scale interface region.In this process,metal cations are counter-diffused between the multicomponent phases,thereby resulting in their composition evolution,which allows the multicomponent phases to exist stably under a higher oxygen partial pressure,leading to the improvement of thermodynamic stability of three-phase multicomponent ceramic.Additionally,this solid-state reaction process appears synergistic with the preferential oxidation behavior among the oxide scale in enhancing the ablation performance.
文摘Silicon carbide nanofibers grew on the surface of carbon fibers of a unidirectional carbon preform by CCVD and then chemical vapor infiltration was used to densify the preform to get the SiCNF-C/C composite. The effects of silicon carbide nanofibers on the microstructure of the pyrolytic carbon and the thermal conductivity of the SiCNF-C/C composite were investigated. Results show that silicon carbide nanofibers on the surface of carbon fibers induce the deposition of high texture pyrolytic carbon around them. The interface bonding between carbon fibers and pyrolytic carbon is well adjusted. So the efficiency of heat transfer in the interface of the composite is well enhanced. The thermal conductivity of the SiCNF-C/C composite is greater than that of the C/C composite, especially the thermal conductivity perpendicular to the fiber axis.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21706292)support from the Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project,China(No.2017TP1001).
文摘The practical application of lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteries is limited by the easy dissolution of polysulfides in the electrolyte,resulting in the lithium polysulfide(LPS)shuttle effect.Several two-dimensional(2D)materials with abundant active binding sites and high surface-to-volume ratios have been developed to prepare functional separators that suppress the diffusion of polysulfides.However,the influence of modified layer thickness on Li+transport has not been considered.Herein,we synthesized individual and multilayered 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets and used them to fabricate a series of Ti3C2Tx-PP modified separators.The separators had mass loadings ranging from 0.16 to 0.016 mg cm-2,which is the lowest value reported for 2D materials to the best of our knowledge.The corresponding reductions in thickness ranged from 1.2μm to 100 nm.LPS shuttling was effectively suppressed,even at the lowest mass loading of 0.016 mg cm-2.Suppression was due to the strong interaction between LPS intermediates and Ti atoms and hydroxyl functional groups on the separator surface.The lithium-ion diffusion coefficient increased with the reduction of Ti3C2Tx layers on the separator.Superior cycling stability and rate performance were attained when the separator with a Ti3C2Tx-PP mass loading of 0.016 mg cm-2 was incorporated into a Li–S battery.Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)were introduced into the separators to further improve the electrical and Li+ionic conductivity in the cross-plane direction of the 2D Ti3C2Txlayers.With the ultralightweight Ti3C2Tx/CNTs modified PP separator,the cell maintained a capacity of 640 m Ah g-1after 200cycles at 1C with a capacity decay of only 0.079%per cycle.
基金Project(2016YFB0700302)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProjects(51862030,51563020)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘Spherical carbonyl iron(Fe)powders were coated with magnesioferrite(MgFe2O4)insulating coating layer and then mixed with epoxy-modified silicone resin(ESR).Soft magnetic composites(SMCs)were fabricated by compaction of the coated powders and annealing treatment.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray diffractometry(XRD)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)revealed that the MgFe2O4 layer was coated on the surface of the iron powders.The magnetic properties of SMCs were determined using a vibrating sample magnetometer and an auto testing system for magnetic materials.The results showed that the SMCs prepared at 800 MPa and 550℃ exhibited a significant core loss of 167.5 W/kg at 100 kHz and 50 mT.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U19A2099)the CAS Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials,China(No.KLCMKFJJ2005)the Fund of Aerospace Research Institute of Material and Processing Technology,China(No.6142906200108).
文摘To investigate the thermal stability of ceramic-matrix composites,three kinds of C/C−ZrC−SiC composites with different Zr/Si molar ratios were synthesized by reactive melt infiltration.Employing region labeling method,the high-temperature thermal stability of the composites was systematically studied by changing the temperature and holding time of thermal treatment.Results show that the mass loss rate of low Si composites has a growth trend with increasing temperature,and a crystal transformation from β-SiC toα-SiC occurs in the composites.In the calibrated area,SiC phase experiences Ostwald ripening and volume change with location migration,while ZrC phase experiences a re-sintering process with diffusion.Moreover,it is found that increasing temperature has a more obvious effect on the thermal stability than extending holding time,which is mainly attributed to the faster diffusion rate of atoms.
基金Project(2014M562129)supported by the Postdoctoral Fund Project of China
文摘SiC/MoSi2 composites were synthesized at different temperatures by spark plasma sintering using Mo, Si and SiC powders as raw materials. The phase composition, microstructure and mechanical properties of the as-prepared composites were investigated and the sintering behavior was also discussed. Results show that SiC/MoSi2 composites are composed of MoSi2, SiC and trace amount of Mo4.8Si3C0.6 phase and exhibit a fine-grain texture. During the synthesis process, there was an evolution from solid phase sintering to liquid phase sintering. When sintered at 1600 °C, the SiC/MoSi2 composites present the most favorable mechanical properties, the Vickers hardness, bending strength and fracture toughness are 13.4 GPa, 674 MPa and 5.1 MPa·m^1/2, respectively, higher 44%, 171%, 82% than those of monolithic MoSi2. SiC can withstand the applied stress as hard phase and retard the rapid propagation of cracks as second phase, which are beneficial to the improved mechanical properties of Si C/MoSi2 composites.
