Microstructure and interface thermal stability of C/Mo double-coated SiC fiber reinforced γ-TiAl matrix composites

C/Mo duplex coating interfacially modified SiC fiber-reinforced γ-TiAl matrix composite （SiCf/C/Mo/γ-TiA1） was prepared by foil-fiber-foil method to investigate its interfacial modification effect. SiCf/C/TiAl composites were also prepared under the same processing condition for comparision. Both kinds of the composites were thermally exposed in vacuum at 800 and 900℃ for different durations in order to study thermal stability of the interfacial zone. With the aids of scanning electron microscope （SEM） and energy dispersive spectrometer （EDS）, the interracial microstructures of the composites were investigated. The results reveal that, although adding the Mo coating, the interfacial reaction product of the SiCf/C/Mo/TiAl composite is the same with that of the SiCf/C/TiA1 composite, which is TiC/Ti2AlC between the coating and the matrix. However, C/Mo duplex coating is more efficient in hindering interfacial reaction than C single coating at 900 ℃ and below. In addition, a new layer of interfacial reaction product was found between Ti2AlC and the matrix after 900 ℃, 200 h thermal exposure, which is rich in V and close to the chemical composition of B2 phase.

Effects of Conductive Carbon Black on Thermal and Electrical Properties of Barium Titanate/Polyvinylidene Fluoride Composites for Road Application

In the field of roads,due to the effect of vehicle loads,piezoelectric materials under the road surface can convert mechanical vibration into electrical energy,which can be further used in road facilities such as traffic signals and street lamps.The barium titanate/polyvinylidene fluoride(BaTiO_(3)/PVDF)composite,the most common hybrid ceramic-polymer system,was widely used in various fields because the composite combines the good dielectric property of ceramic materials with the good flexibility of PVDF material.Previous studies have found that conductive particles can further improve the dielectric and piezoelectric properties of other composites.However,few studies have investigated the effect of conductive carbon black on the dielectric and piezoelectric properties of BaTiO_(3)/PVDF composites.In this study,BaTiO_(3)/PVDF/conductive carbon black composites were prepared with various conductive carbon black contents based on the optimum ratio of BaTiO_(3)to PVDF.The effects of conductive carbon black content on the morphologies,thermal performance,conductivities,dielectric properties,and piezoelectric properties of the BaTiO_(3)/PVDF/conductive carbon black composites were then investigated.The addition of conductive carbon black greatly enhances the conductivities,dielectric properties,and piezoelectric properties of the BaTiO_(3)/PVDF/conductive carbon black composites,especially when the carbon black content is 0.8%by weight of PVDF.Additionally,the conductive carbon black does not have an obvious effect on the morphologies and thermal stabilities of BaTiO_(3)/PVDF/conductive carbon black composites.

High-temperature thermal stability of C/C−ZrC−SiC composites via 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.

Thermal expansion and dimensional stability of unidirectional and orthogonal fabric M40/AZ91D composites

Unidirectional (60%, volume fraction) and orthogonal (50%, volume fraction) M40 graphite fibre reinforced AZ91D magnesium alloy matrix composites were fabricated by pressure infiltration method. The coefficients of thermal expansion (in the temperature range of 20-350 ℃) and dimensional stability (in the temperature range of 20-150 ℃) of the composites and the corresponding AZ91D magnesium alloy matrix were measured. The results show that coefficients of thermal expansion of the composites in longitudinal direction decrease with elevating temperature. The coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) for unidirectional M40/AZ91D composites and orthogonal M40/AZ91D composites are 1.24×10-6 ℃-1 and 5.71×10-6 ℃-1 at 20 ℃, and 0.85×10-6 ℃-1 and 2.75×10-6 ℃-1 at 350 ℃, respectively, much lower than those of the AZ91D alloy matrix. Thermal cycling testing demonstrates that the thermal stress plays an important role on residual deformation. Thus, a better dimensional stability is obtained for the AZ91D magnesium alloy matrix composites. More extreme strain hysteresis and residual plastic deformation are observed in orthogonally fabric M40 reinforced AZ91D composite, but its net residual strain after each cycle is similar to that of the unidirectional M40/AZ91D composite.

SYNTHESIS OF TiAl+TiB_2 COMPOSITE AND-ITS THERMAL STABILITY

Synthesis process of a TiAl+TiB_2 composite from the elemental powders was studied by means of differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffractometry.TiB_2 particles may form in TiAl matrix at temperature even below 700℃ owing to the exothermic reactions between Ti and Al powders.TiB_2 particles are very thermally stable,and they almost did not change in their relative amount,morphology and size after the synthesized composite was remelted.In addition,the existence of TiB_2 particles has obvious refining effect in the as-cast microstructure of TiAl-base alloys.

High thermal stability of diamond-cBN-B_4C-Si composites

Improving the thermal stability of diamond and other superhard materials has great significance in various applications. Here, we report the synthesis and characterization of bulk diamond–cBN–B4C–Si composites sintered at high pressure and high temperature（HPHT, 5.2 GPa, 1620–1680 K for 3–5 min）. The results show that the diamond, cBN, B4C,BxSiC, SiO2 and amorphous carbon or a little surplus Si are present in the sintered samples. The onset oxidation temperature of 1673 K in the as-synthesized sample is much higher than that of diamond, cBN, and B4C. The high thermal stability is ascribed to the covalent bonds of B–C, C–N, and the solid-solution of BxSiC formed during the sintering process. The results obtained in this work may be useful in preparing superhard materials with high thermal stability.

Microstructural evolution and thermal conductivity of diamond/Al composites during thermal cycling

The microstructural evolution and performance of diamond/Al composites during thermal cycling has rarely been investigated.In the present work,the thermal stability of diamond/Al composites during thermal cycling for up to 200 cycles was explored.Specifically,the thermal conductivity(λ)of the composites was measured and scanning electron microscopy of specific areas in the same samples was carried out to achieve quasi-in situ observations.The interface between the(100)plane of diamond and the Al matrix was well bonded with a zigzag morphology and abundant needle-like Al4C3 phases.By contrast,the interface between the(111)plane of diamond and the Al matrix showed weak bonding and debonded during thermal cycling.The debonding length increased rapidly over the first 100 thermal cycles and then increased slowly in the following 100 cycles.Theλof the diamond/Al composites decreased abruptly over the initial 20 cycles,increased afterward,and then decreased monotonously once more with increasing number of thermal cycles.Decreases in theλof the Al matrix and the corresponding stress concentration at the diamond/Al interface caused by thermal mismatch,rather than interfacial debonding,may be the main factors influencing the decrease inλof the diamond/Al composites,especially in the initial stages of thermal cycling.

An upgraded polymeric composite with interparticle chemical bonding microstructure toward lithium-ion battery separators with enhanced safety and electrochemical performances

A composite separator of SiC/PVDF-HFP was synthesized for lithium-ion batteries with high thermal and mechanical stabilities.Benefiting from the nanoscale,high hardness,and melting point of SiC,SiC/PVDFHFP with highly uniform microstructure was obtained.This polarization caused by barrier penetration was significantly restrained.Due to the Si-F bond between SiC and PVDF-HFP,the structural stability has been obviously enhanced,which could suppress the growth of lithium(Li) dendrite.Furthermore,some 3D reticulated Si nanowires are found on the surface of Li anode,which also greatly inhibit Li dendrites and result in irregular flakes of Li metal.Especially,the shrinkage of 6% SiC/PVDF-HFP at 150℃ is only 5%,which is notably lower than those of PVDF-HFP and Celgard2500.The commercial LiFePO_(4) cell assembled with 6% SiC/PVDF-HFP possesses a specific capacity of 157.8 mA h g^(-1) and coulomb efficiency of 98% at 80℃.In addition,the tensile strength and modulus of 6% SiC/PVDF-HFP could reach 14.6 and 562 MPa,respectively.And a small deformation(1000 nm) and strong deformation recovery are obtained under a high additional load(2.3 mN).Compared with PVDF-HFP and Celgard2500,the symmetric Li cell assembled with 6% SiC/PVDF-HFP has not polarized after 900 cycles due to its excellent mechanical stabilities.This strategy provides a feasible solution for the composite separator of high-safety batteries with a high temperature and impact resistance.

Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaniline/MgTiO_(3) Composite with Excellent Thermal and Electrochemical Performance

This article explores the effects of doping ferroelectric materials MgTiO_(3) with different proportions on the properties of polyaniline(PANI).PANI/MgTiO_(3) composites were prepared by in-situ composite method.Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)and X-ray diffraction(XRD)were used to characterize the structure of the composites.Scanning electron microscope(SEM)was used to characterize the morphology of the composites.The thermal stability of the composites was investigated by thermogravimetry(TG)and derivative thermogravimetry(DTG).Electrochemical methods(cyclic voltammetry(CV),electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS),and constant current charge-discharge test)were used to compare and analyze the electrochemical performance of the composites.TG-DTG analysis and electrochemical experiments all show that the thermal stability and electrochemical properties of the PANI/MgTiO_(3) composite with a mass ratio of 82/18(w/w)are the best.The results indicate that there is a synergistic effect between PANI and MgTiO_(3),which improves the performances of the PANI when the appropriate amount of MgTiO_(3) is added.

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Thermal Stability of Natural Mineral Lindgrenite

A natural mineral, lindgrenite Cu3 （ MoO4 ）2 （ OH）2, was synthesized from a mixture of sodium molybdate, copper sulfate, and morpholine in water under autogenous pressure at 170 ℃. The crystal structure of the mineral was determined and the final refinement for 791 observed reflections with Ⅰ 〉 2σ（Ⅰ） gave R1 = 0. 0205 and wR2 = 0. 0496. The thermal stability of the mineral was investigated by using TG-DTA and variable-temperature in situ X-ray diffraction（XRD） techniques. The crystalline Cu3Mo2O9 was obtained when the mineral underwent thermal dehydration at a temperature ranging from 300 to 400 ℃, and the mixture of MoO3 and CuO was formed through decomposition of Cu3Mo2O9 at a temperature ranging from 650 to 700 ℃. Therefore, the structure of the mineral was thermally unstable at above 300 ℃, suggesting that Lindgrenite was likely formed via the hydrothermal route occurring in the nature.

Microstructure and properties of copper matrix composites reinforced by nano-SiC and nano-Al_2O_3 particles

Copper/silicon carbide composites （Cu/SiC） and copper/alumina composites （Cu/Al2O3） were fabricated by the powder metallurgy method. The influence of reinforcement particles contents on the relevant properties of the composites and the microstructure of Cu/SiC and Cu/Al2O3 composites were studied. The reinforcement effects of nano-SiC and nano-Al2O3 particles were compared. The experimental results show that with the increase of the amount of nano-SiC and nano-Al2O3 particles, the density of the both composites decreases, the resistivity increases, whereas the hardness increases firstly and then drops. The softening temperatures of the composites are above 700℃ which is far higher than that of the pure copper, leading to the improvement of the thermal stability of the composites at high temperatures. Considering all factors, the reinforcement effects of nano-SiC are better than those of nano-Al2O3 when their contents are the same in the copper matrix.

Preparation and Characterization of Alumina-coated Hollow Quartz Fiber Reinforced Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2) Aerogel Composite

Al_(2)O_(3)–SiO_(2)sols were synthesized by using aluminum chloride hex hydrate and tetraethoxysilane(TEOS)as precursors,deionized water and ethanol mixture as the solvent,and propylene oxide as the coagulant aids.Alumina coatings were prepared on the surfaces of hollow quartz filament fiber,then a new lightweight and thermal insulating material were successfully prepared by impregnatingAl_(2)O_(3)–SiO_(2)sol into a needle fabric made by coated hollow quartz filament fiber.The coated quartz fiber,aerogels and composites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),X-ray diffraction(XRD),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),nitrogen adsorption-desorption(BET),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and tensile tests.The effects of different fiber and calcination temperatures on the microstructures and properties ofAl_(2)O_(3)–SiO_(2)composite aerogels were investigated.The test results indicate that the mechanical properties of the aerogels are improved by introducing quartz filament fabrics and the introduction of alumina coating improves the thermal stability of the material.Compared to other fibers,Al_(2)O_(3)-coated hollow quartz fiber has significant advantages as reinforcement for composite,and their tensile strength is well retained after high temperature heat treatment.

Synthesis and Characterization of Superparamagnetic Fe₃O₄@SiO₂Core-Shell Composite Nanoparticles

The Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles were obtained from as-synthesized magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles through the modified St?ber method. Then, the Fe3O4 nanoparticles and Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectra, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Recently, the studies focus on how to improve the dispersion of composite particle and achieve good magnetic performance. Hence effects of the volume ratio of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and magnetite colloid on the structural, morphological and magnetic properties of the composite nanoparticles were systematically investi-gated. The results revealed that the Fe3O4@SiO2 had better thermal stability and dispersion than the magnetite nanoparticles. Furthermore, the particle size and magnetic property of the Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles can be adjusted by changing the volume ratio of TEOS and magnetite colloid.

Poly(lactic acid)-starch/Expandable Graphite (PLA-starch/EG) Flame Retardant Composites

This work reports on the effect of commercial expandable graphite(EG)on the flammability and thermal decomposition properties of PLA-starch blend.The PLA-starch/EG composites were prepared by melt-mixing and their thermal stability,volatile pyrolysis products and flammability characteristics were investigated.The char residues of the composites,after combustion in a cone calorimeter,were analyzed with environmental scanning electron microscopy(ESEM).The thermal decomposition stability of the composites improved in the presence of EG.However,the char content was less than expected as per the combination of the wt%EG added into PLA-starch and the%residue of PLA-starch.The flammability performance of the PLA-starch/EG composites improved,especially at 15 wt%EG content,due to a thick and strong worm-like char structure.The peak heat release rate(PHRR)improved by 74%,the total smoke production(TSP)by 40%and the specific extinction area(SEA)by 55%.The improvements are attributed to the ability of EG to exfoliate at increased temperatures during which time three effects occurred:(i)cooling due to an endothermic exfoliation process,(ii)dilution due to release of H2O,SO2 and CO2 gases,and (iii)formation of a protective intumescent char layer.However,the CO and CO2 yields were found to be unfavorably high due to the presence of EG.

Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of a Novel AlNiLa Lightweight Medium Entropy Amorphous Alloy Composites

A new type of lightweight AlNiLa medium entropy amorphous alloy composite ribbons(labled as MEAAC ribbons)were prepared by vacuum arc melting technology and high-speed single roller meltspinning method.The microstructure and thermal stability of MEAAC ribbons were examined using X-ray diffraction,differential scanning calorimeter,and scanning electron microscope.Meanwhile,the hardness and surface roughness of these ribbons were measured by Vickers microhardness tester and atomic force microscope.The potentiodynamic polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)were applied to investigate the corrosion behavior of these MEAAC ribbons in simulated seawater(3.5wt%NaCl corrosive solution)at room temperature.The results demonstrate that AlNiLa MEAAC ribbons in the as-received state are mainly composed of amorphous phase and intermetallic compounds.The hardness values of all melt-spun ribbons are above 310 HV_(0.1).With the increase of Al content,the linear polarization resistances of four various AlNiLa MEAAC ribbons are negligibly different numerically.It is also found that Al_(45)Ni_(27.5)La_(27.5) MEAAC ribbons have the most positive corrosion potential and the smallest corrosion current density at the same time;hence it may be a kind of potential material for metal surface protection in harsh ocean environment.

Evaluation of Sawdust and Rice Husks as Fillers for Phenolic Resin Based Wood-Polymer Composites

We produced Wood-Polymer Composites (WPCs) with phenolic resin (PR) filled with saw dust (SD) and rice husks (RH) in a PR:fillerratio of 60:40 wt.%. RH and SD were grinded and sieved into particles μm. The aim of this research work was to evaluate sawdust and rice husks as fillers for sustainable phenolic resin based WPCs. Therefore, we investigated the thermal stability of PR/RH and PR/SD WPCs then we studied and compared the tensile, flexural properties of PR/SD and PR/RH WPCs samples, as well as their dimensional stability after water absorption test. Furthermore, through ultraviolet light exposure, we evaluated the effects of photo-oxidation on the water stability and mechanical properties of PR/RH and PR/SD WPCs samples compared to unexposed ones. PR filled with SD presented better mechanical properties compared to PR/RH WPCs samples. However, PR/RH WPCs showed good mechanical properties, and better thermal resistance and better water repulsion capabilities compared to PR/SD WPCs samples. Although, long time UV exposure ended up lowering considerably the mechanical properties and water resistance of PR/SD and PR/RH WPCs, both RH and SD offer great added value as fillers for PR based WPCs;SD having better interactions with PR matrix compared to RH.

PEG4000/聚苯胺形状稳定复合相变材料的制备及其储热性能

以聚苯胺气凝胶(PANI)为支撑骨架,聚乙二醇4000(PEG4000)为相变材料,银纳米线(AgNWs)为导热增强填料,采用低温氧化聚合法和真空浸渍法制备得到具有良好形状和循环稳定性的定形相变复合材料PEG4000@Ag/PANI.聚苯胺气凝胶的高孔隙率及PEG4000与基体材料间的氢键作用和毛细作用,使得相变复合材料的最高负载率能够达到94.17%(熔融焓为165.17 J·g^(–1),凝固焓为152.77 J·g^(–1));加入AgNWs与PANI气凝胶共同搭建导热通路,提高了相变复合材料的导热性能(热导率最高为0.45 W·m^(–1)·K^(–1),比纯PEG4000提高80%);借助Ag NWs和聚苯胺优异的光吸收能力,相变复合材料的光–热转换效率达到90.61%.高储能密度、高光热转换能力和高热导率定形相变复合材料的成功制备为新型相变复合材料的合成提供了新思路,为太阳能光–热转换和储能应用提供了新材料,实现对太阳能的高效利用.

LA-MA/陶粒相变储能材料热物性试验与分析

目的为拓宽相变材料在建筑节能领域中的应用,针对单一相变材料难以满足建筑热工性能要求的问题。方法以十二醇(LA)和十四酸(MA)为复合相变材料、页岩陶粒为载体,制备一种新型相变储能骨料。采用差式扫描量热仪(DSC)、傅里叶红外光谱仪(FT-IR)、热重分析仪(TG)等对相变储能骨料的热物性和不同封装方式下的相变循环稳定性进行分析。结果经复合后相变材料、相变储能骨料的相变温度和相变潜热分别为22.08℃、22.92℃和182.1J/g、22.33J/g。LA-MA复合相变材料和页岩陶粒之间仅存在物理嵌合关系,相变储能骨料在70℃以下未发生物质分解。苯丙乳液封装相变储能骨料在5℃~45℃范围内经历100次相变循环后,质量损失率为0.80%。结论LA-MA/陶粒相变储能骨料的热物性满足建筑节能要求,化学结构稳定,热稳定性好,具有优异的循环耐久性,可应用到建筑围护结构中,研究结论对相变储能材料在建筑围护结构中的应用具有参考价值。

MoO_(x)状态调控及其对VO_(x)/MoO_(x)-TiO_(2)催化剂脱硝性能和热稳定性的影响

将七钼酸铵分别用水和草酸溶液溶解后与TiO_(2)复合制备MoO_(x)-TiO_(2)载体,通过浸渍法负载钒获得VO_(x)/MoO_(x)-TiO_(2)催化剂;采用XRD、SEM、BET、XPS、H_(2)-TPR和NH_(3)-TPD表征手段研究催化剂的结构和性质,并考察了其脱硝活性和高温老化性能。结果表明,草酸助溶七钼酸铵制得的VMoTiO-F在210~510℃的脱硝效率大于80.0%,优于用水溶解制备的VMoTiH-F;VMoTiO-F表面存在较多的MoO_(x),可增强与VO_(x)的相互作用,促进催化剂表面产生更多的低价态VO_(x)和表面化学吸附氧(Oα)活性物种;VMoTiO-F中的VO_(x)和MoO_(x)相互作用还能提高低温氧化还原性能,有利于催化过程中的电子传递;VMoTiH-F相比VMoTiO-F有更多的MoO_(x)进入TiO_(2)晶格,提高TiO_(2)的热稳定性,而VMoTiO-A中的锐钛矿TiO_(2)在高温老化中被严重烧结甚至部分转变为惰性金红石晶型,导致表面酸性位损失和氧化还原性能降低,因此VMoTiH-A催化剂的脱硝性能明显优于VMoTiO-A。

Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)复合纳米气凝胶材料耐高温性能研究

以正硅酸四乙酯(TEOS)和六水合氯化铝(AlCl_(3)·6H_(2)O)作为混合前驱体,环氧丙烷作为网络诱捕剂,在不添加螯合剂情况下,采用溶胶-凝胶工艺与CO_(2)超临界干燥法制备出了不同摩尔比的Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)复合气凝胶。对样品分别进行600℃、800℃、1000℃和1200℃热处理,并利用傅里叶红外光谱分析仪、扫描电镜、X射线衍射仪、比表面积分析仪、热重差热分析仪等仪器对Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)复合气凝胶的微观形貌、结构及热稳定性能进行表征。结果表明:当AlCl_(3)·6H_(2)O∶TEOS=8∶1时,Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)气凝胶样品在1000℃和1200℃热处理后的导热系数分别为0.0621 W/m·K和0.0803 W/m·K,在1000℃以上热处理后,孔径更加均匀,保留了较好的介孔结构;并且不同的热处理温度延缓了晶型转变,在常温和1200℃条件下,样品比表面积分别为617.14 m^(2)/g和102.9 m^(2)/g,为均匀的介孔结构(孔直径为8~32 nm),孔径低于常温下空气的平均自由程,在1200℃热处理后,样品总失重率为16.3%,具有较好的高温热稳定性。