An effective nonlinear response of a nonlinear composite with spherical coated inclusions randomly embedded in a host medium under the action of an external AC electric field, Ea= E1 sin(wt) + E3 sin(3wt), is inv...An effective nonlinear response of a nonlinear composite with spherical coated inclusions randomly embedded in a host medium under the action of an external AC electric field, Ea= E1 sin(wt) + E3 sin(3wt), is investigated using a perturbation method. The local potentials of the composite at higher harmonics are given both in the region of local inclusion particles and in the local host region under the external AC electric field. All effective nonlinear responses of the composite and the relationship between the effective nonlinear responses at the fundamental frequency and third harmonics are also studied for spherical coated inclusion in a dilute limit.展开更多
In the current study,the calcium copper titanate(CCTO)/epoxy,barium titanate(BT)/epoxy and CCTO-BT/epoxy composite samples with variable volume fractions of CCTO and BT are fabricated using hand lay-up and compression...In the current study,the calcium copper titanate(CCTO)/epoxy,barium titanate(BT)/epoxy and CCTO-BT/epoxy composite samples with variable volume fractions of CCTO and BT are fabricated using hand lay-up and compression moulding process. The composite samples are characterized for the frequency dependence on dielectric properties,conductivity,impedance spectroscopy and electrical modulus.X-ray diffraction(XRD)representation of CCTO-BT/epoxy composite samples confirmed the presence of both CCTO and BT ceramic samples separately. The dielectric characteristics of hybrid CCTO-BT/epoxy composite samples with CCTO∶BT ratio of 40∶60, 60∶40,and 50∶50 was found relatively better than those of single ceramic filler reinforced epoxy composites. AC conductivity analysis shows improvement in the results of hybrid filler-filled CCTO-BT/epoxy composites in comparison with single filler-filled epoxy composite.50∶50 CCTO-BT/epoxy composite shows the best AC conductivity value of~ 2.2 ×10^(-5) ohm^(-1)·m^(-1) at a higher frequency of 1MHz. The impedance analysis confirms the higher insulating properties for hybrid 40∶60 and 60∶40 CCTO-BT/epoxy composites with respect to the single and other hybrid ceramic epoxy composites. The analysis suggests the hybrid CCTO-BT/epoxy composites to be adopted as a potential dielectric material for energy storage devices and other electronic applications.展开更多
Under the external AC and DC electric field, the effective response of nonlinear spherical coated composites, which obey the constitutive relation of electric displaeement and electric field, is investigated in the di...Under the external AC and DC electric field, the effective response of nonlinear spherical coated composites, which obey the constitutive relation of electric displaeement and electric field, is investigated in the dilute limit by using the perturbation method. The local potentials in inclusion and host regions are derived at all harmonics. Moreover, the formulae of the effective linear and nonlinear responses are given in the dilute limit.展开更多
This paper uses the perturbation method to study effective response of nonlinear cylindrical coated composites. Under the external AC and DC electric field Ea (1 +sin ωt), the local potentials of composites at all...This paper uses the perturbation method to study effective response of nonlinear cylindrical coated composites. Under the external AC and DC electric field Ea (1 +sin ωt), the local potentials of composites at all harmonic frequencies are induced. An effective nonlinear response to composite is given for the cylindrical coated inclusions in the dilute limit.展开更多
By using the perturbation method, effective nonlinear direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) responses of nonlinear composites with spherical coated inclusions randomly embedded in a host medium are stud...By using the perturbation method, effective nonlinear direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) responses of nonlinear composites with spherical coated inclusions randomly embedded in a host medium are studied under the action of an external electric field Ea = E0 + E1 sinωt + E3 sin 3ωt with different amplitudes and frequencies. The local potentials of composites at all harmonics are given in the inclusion particles and the host regions. All effective nonlinear responses to composites and the relationship between the effective nonlinear responses at all harmonics are also deduced for the spherical coated inclusions in a dilute limit.展开更多
A perturbation method is used to study effective response of nonlinear Kerr composites, which are subject to the constitutive relation of electric displacement and electric field, Dα=εαE+xα|E|^2E. Under the ext...A perturbation method is used to study effective response of nonlinear Kerr composites, which are subject to the constitutive relation of electric displacement and electric field, Dα=εαE+xα|E|^2E. Under the external AG and DC electric field Eapp = Eα(1 + sinωt), the effective nonlinear responses and local potentials are induced by the cubic nonlinearity of Kerr materials at all harmonics. As an example in three dimensions, we have investigated this kind of nonlinear composites with spherical inclusions embedded in a host. At all harmonic frequencies, the potentials in inclusion and host regions are derived. Furthermore, the formulae of the effective linear and nonlinear responses are given in the dilute Iimit.展开更多
For higher concentration of inclusions, an effective medium approximation (EMA) method is used to investigate the bulk effective response of weakly nonlinear composites, which are subject to the constitutive relatio...For higher concentration of inclusions, an effective medium approximation (EMA) method is used to investigate the bulk effective response of weakly nonlinear composites, which are subject to the constitutive relation of electric displacement and electric field, Dα = εαE +Xα|E|^2 E. As an example of three dimensions, under the external AC and DC electric fields Eapp = Eα(1 + sinωt), we have derived the general effective nonh'near response of composites by the EMA method for higher concentration of spherical inclusions. Furthermore, the effective nonlinear responses at harmonics are predicted.展开更多
MgAl2O4 particle-reinforced AC4C based alloy composites were fabricated by the stirring-casting method. The effects of the average sizes and the size distributions of MgAl2O4 particles on the dispersibility were inves...MgAl2O4 particle-reinforced AC4C based alloy composites were fabricated by the stirring-casting method. The effects of the average sizes and the size distributions of MgAl2O4 particles on the dispersibility were investigated, and the microstructures, strength, and fatigue properties of MgAl2O4 particle-reinforced AC4C based alloy composites were evaluated. Tensile strength in the MgAl2O4 particle-reinforced AC4C based alloy composite was increased by using the classified particles. The fatigue limit at 107 cycles in the MgA1204 particle-reinforced AC4C-Cu composite increased by 27% compared to the unreinforced alloy at 250 ~C. Dislocations were observed in the matrix around the MgAl204 particle which resulted from the mismatch of thermal expansion coefficients between MgAl2O4 and Al, and resisted failure and caused fatigue cracks to propagate around the MgAl2O4 particles, resulting in extensive crack deflection and crack bowing which contributed to the improvement of fatigue strength.展开更多
To get a dielectric material with a high dielectric permittivity and suppressed dielectric loss,nano-Ag with a particle size of 20 nm and Ag@TiO_(2)core-shell particles with diameters of approximately 70-120 nm were e...To get a dielectric material with a high dielectric permittivity and suppressed dielectric loss,nano-Ag with a particle size of 20 nm and Ag@TiO_(2)core-shell particles with diameters of approximately 70-120 nm were embedded in polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)to fabricate nano-Ag/Ag@TiO_(2)/PVDF composites.After being modified by nano-Ag with 3 vol%optimal amount,the relative permittivity(ε_r)at 100 Hz of 50 vol%Ag@TiO_(2)/PVDF composites was 61,and the dielectric loss can be suppressed to 0.04,almost 96.4%lower than that of unmodified composites,and a higher frequency stability of bothε_r and loss has also been found.The underlying mechanism of the reduced loss was attributed to Maxwell-Wagner polarization and the Coulomb blockade effect caused by the introduction of a small amount of nano-Ag,which will block the movement of electrons between metal nanoparticles and composites.The space charge polarization and conductance loss are weakened at lower and higher Ag@TiO_(2)filling ratios,respectively,thus leading to a very low loss of the composites.展开更多
Fibers reinforced composite materials offer a combination of strength and modulus that are either comparable to or better than many traditional metallic materials.The research on natural fiber based composite material...Fibers reinforced composite materials offer a combination of strength and modulus that are either comparable to or better than many traditional metallic materials.The research on natural fiber based composite materials fit well into this ecological image.This paper reports the conduction mechanism and ac conductivity,activation energy behavior of Polypropylene and banana fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites.Polypropylene[-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-]n and different fiber content(wt.%)of polypropylene-banana fibers(natural fiber)composites were fabricated using a hot-press molding system.The optimum fabrication parameters were established(initial pressure,temp.etc.).These composite test samples were fabricated so the short fibers were randomly oriented in the matrix.The detail investigation of the a.c.conductivity and conduction mechanism of polymer composites would provide information about the relaxation processes,activation energy etc.which are dependent on frequency,temperature and time.The activation energy involved in the above processes can also be estimated from this study.The measurements were performed over a wide range of frequency of 60 Hz to 3 MHz and temperature range from 30℃(303°K)to 110℃(383°K).Experimental results of the ac properties of pure polypropylene and polypropylene-natural banana fiber composites were compared.It has been established that the fabricated composition changes its insulating property after adding the natural fibers and gives the better conductivity properties.展开更多
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia,China (Grant No.200711020116)the Open Fund of the Key Laboratory of Ocean Circulation and Waves,Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.KLOCAW0805)+1 种基金the Research Fund of Higher Education of Inner Mongolia,China (Grant No.NJ09066)the National Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China (Grant No.40806008)
文摘An effective nonlinear response of a nonlinear composite with spherical coated inclusions randomly embedded in a host medium under the action of an external AC electric field, Ea= E1 sin(wt) + E3 sin(3wt), is investigated using a perturbation method. The local potentials of the composite at higher harmonics are given both in the region of local inclusion particles and in the local host region under the external AC electric field. All effective nonlinear responses of the composite and the relationship between the effective nonlinear responses at the fundamental frequency and third harmonics are also studied for spherical coated inclusion in a dilute limit.
文摘In the current study,the calcium copper titanate(CCTO)/epoxy,barium titanate(BT)/epoxy and CCTO-BT/epoxy composite samples with variable volume fractions of CCTO and BT are fabricated using hand lay-up and compression moulding process. The composite samples are characterized for the frequency dependence on dielectric properties,conductivity,impedance spectroscopy and electrical modulus.X-ray diffraction(XRD)representation of CCTO-BT/epoxy composite samples confirmed the presence of both CCTO and BT ceramic samples separately. The dielectric characteristics of hybrid CCTO-BT/epoxy composite samples with CCTO∶BT ratio of 40∶60, 60∶40,and 50∶50 was found relatively better than those of single ceramic filler reinforced epoxy composites. AC conductivity analysis shows improvement in the results of hybrid filler-filled CCTO-BT/epoxy composites in comparison with single filler-filled epoxy composite.50∶50 CCTO-BT/epoxy composite shows the best AC conductivity value of~ 2.2 ×10^(-5) ohm^(-1)·m^(-1) at a higher frequency of 1MHz. The impedance analysis confirms the higher insulating properties for hybrid 40∶60 and 60∶40 CCTO-BT/epoxy composites with respect to the single and other hybrid ceramic epoxy composites. The analysis suggests the hybrid CCTO-BT/epoxy composites to be adopted as a potential dielectric material for energy storage devices and other electronic applications.
文摘Under the external AC and DC electric field, the effective response of nonlinear spherical coated composites, which obey the constitutive relation of electric displaeement and electric field, is investigated in the dilute limit by using the perturbation method. The local potentials in inclusion and host regions are derived at all harmonics. Moreover, the formulae of the effective linear and nonlinear responses are given in the dilute limit.
文摘This paper uses the perturbation method to study effective response of nonlinear cylindrical coated composites. Under the external AC and DC electric field Ea (1 +sin ωt), the local potentials of composites at all harmonic frequencies are induced. An effective nonlinear response to composite is given for the cylindrical coated inclusions in the dilute limit.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia,China (Grant No. 2011MS0113)the Talent Foundation of Inner Mongolia (2010),China
文摘By using the perturbation method, effective nonlinear direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) responses of nonlinear composites with spherical coated inclusions randomly embedded in a host medium are studied under the action of an external electric field Ea = E0 + E1 sinωt + E3 sin 3ωt with different amplitudes and frequencies. The local potentials of composites at all harmonics are given in the inclusion particles and the host regions. All effective nonlinear responses to composites and the relationship between the effective nonlinear responses at all harmonics are also deduced for the spherical coated inclusions in a dilute limit.
文摘A perturbation method is used to study effective response of nonlinear Kerr composites, which are subject to the constitutive relation of electric displacement and electric field, Dα=εαE+xα|E|^2E. Under the external AG and DC electric field Eapp = Eα(1 + sinωt), the effective nonlinear responses and local potentials are induced by the cubic nonlinearity of Kerr materials at all harmonics. As an example in three dimensions, we have investigated this kind of nonlinear composites with spherical inclusions embedded in a host. At all harmonic frequencies, the potentials in inclusion and host regions are derived. Furthermore, the formulae of the effective linear and nonlinear responses are given in the dilute Iimit.
基金The project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.40476026 and 10374026
文摘For higher concentration of inclusions, an effective medium approximation (EMA) method is used to investigate the bulk effective response of weakly nonlinear composites, which are subject to the constitutive relation of electric displacement and electric field, Dα = εαE +Xα|E|^2 E. As an example of three dimensions, under the external AC and DC electric fields Eapp = Eα(1 + sinωt), we have derived the general effective nonh'near response of composites by the EMA method for higher concentration of spherical inclusions. Furthermore, the effective nonlinear responses at harmonics are predicted.
文摘MgAl2O4 particle-reinforced AC4C based alloy composites were fabricated by the stirring-casting method. The effects of the average sizes and the size distributions of MgAl2O4 particles on the dispersibility were investigated, and the microstructures, strength, and fatigue properties of MgAl2O4 particle-reinforced AC4C based alloy composites were evaluated. Tensile strength in the MgAl2O4 particle-reinforced AC4C based alloy composite was increased by using the classified particles. The fatigue limit at 107 cycles in the MgA1204 particle-reinforced AC4C-Cu composite increased by 27% compared to the unreinforced alloy at 250 ~C. Dislocations were observed in the matrix around the MgAl204 particle which resulted from the mismatch of thermal expansion coefficients between MgAl2O4 and Al, and resisted failure and caused fatigue cracks to propagate around the MgAl2O4 particles, resulting in extensive crack deflection and crack bowing which contributed to the improvement of fatigue strength.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51772107)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2017KFYXJJ022)。
文摘To get a dielectric material with a high dielectric permittivity and suppressed dielectric loss,nano-Ag with a particle size of 20 nm and Ag@TiO_(2)core-shell particles with diameters of approximately 70-120 nm were embedded in polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)to fabricate nano-Ag/Ag@TiO_(2)/PVDF composites.After being modified by nano-Ag with 3 vol%optimal amount,the relative permittivity(ε_r)at 100 Hz of 50 vol%Ag@TiO_(2)/PVDF composites was 61,and the dielectric loss can be suppressed to 0.04,almost 96.4%lower than that of unmodified composites,and a higher frequency stability of bothε_r and loss has also been found.The underlying mechanism of the reduced loss was attributed to Maxwell-Wagner polarization and the Coulomb blockade effect caused by the introduction of a small amount of nano-Ag,which will block the movement of electrons between metal nanoparticles and composites.The space charge polarization and conductance loss are weakened at lower and higher Ag@TiO_(2)filling ratios,respectively,thus leading to a very low loss of the composites.
文摘Fibers reinforced composite materials offer a combination of strength and modulus that are either comparable to or better than many traditional metallic materials.The research on natural fiber based composite materials fit well into this ecological image.This paper reports the conduction mechanism and ac conductivity,activation energy behavior of Polypropylene and banana fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites.Polypropylene[-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-]n and different fiber content(wt.%)of polypropylene-banana fibers(natural fiber)composites were fabricated using a hot-press molding system.The optimum fabrication parameters were established(initial pressure,temp.etc.).These composite test samples were fabricated so the short fibers were randomly oriented in the matrix.The detail investigation of the a.c.conductivity and conduction mechanism of polymer composites would provide information about the relaxation processes,activation energy etc.which are dependent on frequency,temperature and time.The activation energy involved in the above processes can also be estimated from this study.The measurements were performed over a wide range of frequency of 60 Hz to 3 MHz and temperature range from 30℃(303°K)to 110℃(383°K).Experimental results of the ac properties of pure polypropylene and polypropylene-natural banana fiber composites were compared.It has been established that the fabricated composition changes its insulating property after adding the natural fibers and gives the better conductivity properties.