Hexagonal boron carbonitrogen （h-BCN） compound is synthesized from a mixture of boron powder and CNH compound prepared by pyrolysis of melamine （CaH6N6） under high temperature （1400-1500℃） and high pressure （5...Hexagonal boron carbonitrogen （h-BCN） compound is synthesized from a mixture of boron powder and CNH compound prepared by pyrolysis of melamine （CaH6N6） under high temperature （1400-1500℃） and high pressure （5.0-5.5 GPa）. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Raman spec- troscopy are used to determine the chemical composition and bonds of the product. The results show that the product has composition of B0.18C0.64N0.16 （near BC4N） and atomic-level hybrid. X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that the powder has a hexagonal network structure. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy results suggest that h-BCN compound morphology is mainly flaky in width about 1 μm and thickness 200nm.展开更多
Novel B3CN3 fibres with a special structure have been synthesized by a pyrolysis process. High-resolution TEM analysis shows that the as-prepared B3CN3 fibres can be described as a nanofibre-interweaved network. Stron...Novel B3CN3 fibres with a special structure have been synthesized by a pyrolysis process. High-resolution TEM analysis shows that the as-prepared B3CN3 fibres can be described as a nanofibre-interweaved network. Strong photoluminescence at 370 nm and 700 nm from the as-prepared B3 CN3 fibres are observed at room temperature, which suggests that B3 CN3 is a promising ultraviolet- and visible-light-emitting material.展开更多
B2CN precursor is prepared by a mechanical vibration-milling process using amorphous boron, graphite and h-BN powders with mole ratio of 1：1：1. A mixture of precursor and Ca3B2N4 catalyst is treated under high press...B2CN precursor is prepared by a mechanical vibration-milling process using amorphous boron, graphite and h-BN powders with mole ratio of 1：1：1. A mixture of precursor and Ca3B2N4 catalyst is treated under high pressure and high temperature. A boron rich cubic B（CxN1-x） phase is obtained after removing the catalyst by acid treatment. The average C content of the boron-rich cubic phase is about 6 at.% detected by energy-dispersive x-ray analysis spectroscopy. It is found that the highest carbon content in the cubic phase is as large as 16 at.%.展开更多
By means of density functional theory calculations, an orthogonal boron-carbon-nitrogen compound called （3,0）- BC2N is predicted, which can be obtained by transversely compressing （3,03 carbon nanotubes （CNTs） an...By means of density functional theory calculations, an orthogonal boron-carbon-nitrogen compound called （3,0）- BC2N is predicted, which can be obtained by transversely compressing （3,03 carbon nanotubes （CNTs） and boron nitride nanotubes （BNNTs）. Its structural stability, elastic properties, mechanical properties and electronic structure are systematically investigated. The results show that （3,0）-BU2N is a superhard material with a direct bandgap. However, its similar structures, （3,0）-C and （3,0）-BN are indirect semiconductors. Strikingly, （3,0）-C is harder than diamond. We also simulate the x-ray diffraction of （3,0）-BC2N to support future experimental investigations. In addition, our study shows that the transition from （3,03 CNTS and BNNTs to （3,0）-BC2N is irreversible.展开更多
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)reinforced Si_2BC_3N ceramics were prepared through mechanical alloying(MA)and following spark plasma sintering(SPS).The thermal shock resistance of Si_2BC_3N ceramics was evaluate...Multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)reinforced Si_2BC_3N ceramics were prepared through mechanical alloying(MA)and following spark plasma sintering(SPS).The thermal shock resistance of Si_2BC_3N ceramics was evaluated comparatively through ice water quenching test and theoretical prediction.Furthermore,the oxidation resistance of MWCNTs incorporated Si_2BC_3N ceramics was evaluated under high temperature.The results show that the calculated parameters such as the critical thermal shock temperature(R)and the thermal stresses resistance(R_(st)),as well as the toughness(R"")are improved with addition of 1 vol%MWCNTs.In addition,the crack propagation resistance of 1 vol%MWCNTs incorporated Si_2BC_3N ceramics is obviously improved through generating more tortuous crack propagation paths attributing to the"crack bridging","pull-out",and"crack deflection"mechanisms of MWCNTs.Therefore,the residual strengths of 1 vol%MWCNTs containing specimens remained the highest after the thermal shock tests.Besides,the present work also reveals that the oxidation resistance is more sensitive to relative density than MWCNTs addition.展开更多
Bulk Si_2 BC_3 N ceramics were reinforced with SiC coated multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs). The phase compositions, mechanical properties, and thermal shock resistance, as well as the oxidation resistance of the ...Bulk Si_2 BC_3 N ceramics were reinforced with SiC coated multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs). The phase compositions, mechanical properties, and thermal shock resistance, as well as the oxidation resistance of the designed Si_2 BC_3 N ceramics were comparatively investigated. The results show that nano SiC coating can be formed on MWCNTs through pyrolyzing polysilazane, which improves the oxidation resistance of MWCNTs. A stronger chemical bonding is formed between the SiC coated MWCNTs and SiC particles, contributing to improved flexural strength(532.1 MPa) and fracture toughness(6.66 MPa m1/2). Besides, the 2 vol% SiC coated MWCNTs reinforced Si_2 BC_3 N ceramics maintains much higher residual strength(193.0 MPa) after thermal shock test at 1000 ℃.The enhanced properties should be attributed to:(1) the breaking of MWCNTs and the debonding between MWCNTs and SiC interfaces, which leads to more energy dissipation;(2) the rough surfaces of SiC coated MWCNTs increase the adhesion strength during the "pull out" of MWCNTs.展开更多
文摘Hexagonal boron carbonitrogen （h-BCN） compound is synthesized from a mixture of boron powder and CNH compound prepared by pyrolysis of melamine （CaH6N6） under high temperature （1400-1500℃） and high pressure （5.0-5.5 GPa）. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Raman spec- troscopy are used to determine the chemical composition and bonds of the product. The results show that the product has composition of B0.18C0.64N0.16 （near BC4N） and atomic-level hybrid. X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that the powder has a hexagonal network structure. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy results suggest that h-BCN compound morphology is mainly flaky in width about 1 μm and thickness 200nm.
文摘Novel B3CN3 fibres with a special structure have been synthesized by a pyrolysis process. High-resolution TEM analysis shows that the as-prepared B3CN3 fibres can be described as a nanofibre-interweaved network. Strong photoluminescence at 370 nm and 700 nm from the as-prepared B3 CN3 fibres are observed at room temperature, which suggests that B3 CN3 is a promising ultraviolet- and visible-light-emitting material.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 50225207, 50372055 and 50472051, and the National Basic Research Programme of China under Grant No 2005CB724400.
文摘B2CN precursor is prepared by a mechanical vibration-milling process using amorphous boron, graphite and h-BN powders with mole ratio of 1：1：1. A mixture of precursor and Ca3B2N4 catalyst is treated under high pressure and high temperature. A boron rich cubic B（CxN1-x） phase is obtained after removing the catalyst by acid treatment. The average C content of the boron-rich cubic phase is about 6 at.% detected by energy-dispersive x-ray analysis spectroscopy. It is found that the highest carbon content in the cubic phase is as large as 16 at.%.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 11464028the Science Foundation of Department of Education of Jiangxi Province under Grant No GJJ150025
文摘By means of density functional theory calculations, an orthogonal boron-carbon-nitrogen compound called （3,0）- BC2N is predicted, which can be obtained by transversely compressing （3,03 carbon nanotubes （CNTs） and boron nitride nanotubes （BNNTs）. Its structural stability, elastic properties, mechanical properties and electronic structure are systematically investigated. The results show that （3,0）-BU2N is a superhard material with a direct bandgap. However, its similar structures, （3,0）-C and （3,0）-BN are indirect semiconductors. Strikingly, （3,0）-C is harder than diamond. We also simulate the x-ray diffraction of （3,0）-BC2N to support future experimental investigations. In addition, our study shows that the transition from （3,03 CNTS and BNNTs to （3,0）-BC2N is irreversible.
基金supported financially by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,Grant Nos. 51702065 and 51621091)
文摘Multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)reinforced Si_2BC_3N ceramics were prepared through mechanical alloying(MA)and following spark plasma sintering(SPS).The thermal shock resistance of Si_2BC_3N ceramics was evaluated comparatively through ice water quenching test and theoretical prediction.Furthermore,the oxidation resistance of MWCNTs incorporated Si_2BC_3N ceramics was evaluated under high temperature.The results show that the calculated parameters such as the critical thermal shock temperature(R)and the thermal stresses resistance(R_(st)),as well as the toughness(R"")are improved with addition of 1 vol%MWCNTs.In addition,the crack propagation resistance of 1 vol%MWCNTs incorporated Si_2BC_3N ceramics is obviously improved through generating more tortuous crack propagation paths attributing to the"crack bridging","pull-out",and"crack deflection"mechanisms of MWCNTs.Therefore,the residual strengths of 1 vol%MWCNTs containing specimens remained the highest after the thermal shock tests.Besides,the present work also reveals that the oxidation resistance is more sensitive to relative density than MWCNTs addition.
基金supported financially by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC, Grant Nos. 51702065 and 51621091)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2018M631924)
文摘Bulk Si_2 BC_3 N ceramics were reinforced with SiC coated multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs). The phase compositions, mechanical properties, and thermal shock resistance, as well as the oxidation resistance of the designed Si_2 BC_3 N ceramics were comparatively investigated. The results show that nano SiC coating can be formed on MWCNTs through pyrolyzing polysilazane, which improves the oxidation resistance of MWCNTs. A stronger chemical bonding is formed between the SiC coated MWCNTs and SiC particles, contributing to improved flexural strength(532.1 MPa) and fracture toughness(6.66 MPa m1/2). Besides, the 2 vol% SiC coated MWCNTs reinforced Si_2 BC_3 N ceramics maintains much higher residual strength(193.0 MPa) after thermal shock test at 1000 ℃.The enhanced properties should be attributed to:(1) the breaking of MWCNTs and the debonding between MWCNTs and SiC interfaces, which leads to more energy dissipation;(2) the rough surfaces of SiC coated MWCNTs increase the adhesion strength during the "pull out" of MWCNTs.
