Thermal conductivity model of filled polymer composites

Theoretical and empirical models for predicting the thermal conductivity of polymer composites were summarized since the 1920s.The effects of particle shape,filler amount,dispersion state of fillers,and interfacial thermal barrier on the thermal conductivity of filled polymer composites were investigated,and the agreement of experimental data with theoretical models in literatures was discussed.Silica with high thermal conductivity was chosen to mix with polyvinyl-acetate （EVA） copolymer to prepare SiO2/EVA co-films.Experimental data of the co-films＇ thermal conductivity were compared with some classical theoretical and empirical models.The results show that Agari＇s model,the mixed model,and the percolation model can predict well the thermal conductivity of SiO2/EVA co-films.

The Critical Role of Fillers in Composite Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery

With excellent energy densities and highly safe performance,solidstate lithium batteries(SSLBs)have been hailed as promising energy storage devices.Solid-state electrolyte is the core component of SSLBs and plays an essential role in the safety and electrochemical performance of the cells.Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)are considered as one of the most promising candidates among all solid-state electrolytes due to their excellent comprehensive performance.In this review,we briefly introduce the components of CPEs,such as the polymer matrix and the species of fillers,as well as the integration of fillers in the polymers.In particular,we focus on the two major obstacles that affect the development of CPEs:the low ionic conductivity of the electrolyte and high interfacial impedance.We provide insight into the factors influencing ionic conductivity,in terms of macroscopic and microscopic aspects,including the aggregated structure of the polymer,ion migration rate and carrier concentration.In addition,we also discuss the electrode-electrolyte interface and summarize methods for improving this interface.It is expected that this review will provide feasible solutions for modifying CPEs through further understanding of the ion conduction mechanism in CPEs and for improving the compatibility of the electrode-electrolyte interface.

Ameliorating the interfacial issues of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries by constructing polymer/inorganic composite electrolyte

Lithium metal is one of the most promising anodes for next-generation batteries due to its high capacity and low reduction potential.However,the notorious Li dendrites can cause the short life span and safety issues,hindering the extensive application of lithium batteries.Herein,Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO)ceramics are integrated into polyethylene oxide(PEO)to construct a facile polymer/inorganic composite solid-state electrolyte(CSSE)to inhibit the growth of Li dendrites and widen the electrochemical stability window.Given the feasibility of our strategy,the designed PEO-LLZO-LiTFSI composite solid-state electrolyte(PLLCSSE)exhibits an outstanding cycling property of 134.2 mAh g^(-1) after 500 cycles and the Coulombic efficiency of 99.1%after 1000 cycles at 1 C in LiFePO_(4)-Li cell.When cooperated with LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_(2)(NCM622)cathode,the PLL-CSSE renders a capacity retention of 82.4%after 200 cycles at 0.2 C.More importantly,the uniform dispersion of LLZO in PEO matrix is tentative tested via Raman and FT-IR spectra and should be responsible for the improved electrochemical performance.The same conclusion can be drawn from the interface investigation after cycling.This work presents an intriguing solid-state electrolyte with high electrochemical performance,which will boost the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries with high energy density.

Influence of Mass Ratio of Resin and Stabilizer on Mechanical Properties of Mo Fiber-reinforced Granite Polymer Composite

Because inferior mechanical strength of granite polymer composite(GPC)has become the main drawback limiting its application and popularization,Mo fibers were added into(GPC)to improve its mechanical strength.Mechanical properties of matrix materials with different mass ratio of resin and stabilizer(MRRS)were investigated systematically.The influences of MRRS on interface bonding strength of Mo fiber-matrix,wettability and mechanical strength of GPC were discussed,respectively,and the theoretical calculation result of MRRS k was obtained,with the optimal value of k=4.When k=4,tensile strength,tensile strain and fracture stress of the cured resin achieve the maximum values.But for k=7,the corresponding values reach the minimum.With the increase of MRRS k,surface free energy of the cured resin first increases and then decreases,while contact angles between Mo sample and matrix have displayed the opposite trend.Wettability of resin to Mo fiber is the best at k=4.Pulling load of Mo fiber and interface bonding strength appear the maximum at k=4,followed by k=5,k=3 the third,and k=7 the minimum.When k=4,mechanical properties of Mo fiber-reinforced GPC are optimal,which is consistent with the result of theoretical calculation.This study is of great significance to get better component formulas of Mo fiber reinforced GPC and to improve its application in machine tools.

Static Crack Propagation of Carbon Nanotube through Non-Bonded Interface of Nanocomposites

This study presents an analytical shear-lag model to illustrate the interface crack propagation of carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced polymer-matrix composites (PMCs) using representative volume element (RVE). In the model, a 3D cylindrical RVE is picked to present the nanocomposite in which CNT/polymer chemically non-bonded interface is taken into consideration. In the non-bonded interface, the stress transfer of CNT is generally considered to be controlled by the combined contribution of mechanical interlocking, thermal residual stress, Poisson’s contraction and van der Waals (vdW) interaction. Since CNT/matrix interface becomes debonded due to crack propagation, vdW interaction which is a function of relative radial displacement of the CNT/matrix interface makes the modeling of the interface tricky and challenging. In order to solve this complexity, an iterative approach is proposed to calculate the vdW interaction for debonded CNT/matrix interface accurately. The analytical results aim to obtain the characteristics load displacement relationship in static crack propagation for CNT reinforced PMCs.

Regulatable Orthotropic 3D Hybrid Continuous Carbon Networks for Efficient Bi-Directional Thermal Conduction

Vertically oriented carbon structures constructed from low-dimen-sional carbon materials are ideal frameworks for high-performance thermal inter-face materials(TIMs).However,improving the interfacial heat-transfer efficiency of vertically oriented carbon structures is a challenging task.Herein,an orthotropic three-dimensional(3D)hybrid carbon network(VSCG)is fabricated by depositing vertically aligned carbon nanotubes(VACNTs)on the surface of a horizontally oriented graphene film(HOGF).The interfacial interaction between the VACNTs and HOGF is then optimized through an annealing strategy.After regulating the orientation structure of the VACNTs and filling the VSCG with polydimethylsi-loxane(PDMS),VSCG/PDMS composites with excellent 3D thermal conductive properties are obtained.The highest in-plane and through-plane thermal conduc-tivities of the composites are 113.61 and 24.37 W m^(-1)K^(-1),respectively.The high contact area of HOGF and good compressibility of VACNTs imbue the VSCG/PDMS composite with low thermal resistance.In addition,the interfacial heat-transfer efficiency of VSCG/PDMS composite in the TIM performance was improved by 71.3%compared to that of a state-of-the-art thermal pad.This new structural design can potentially realize high-performance TIMs that meet the need for high thermal conductivity and low contact thermal resistance in interfacial heat-transfer processes.

Tensile Properties and Fractographic Analysis of Low Density Polyethylene Composites Reinforced with Chemically Modified Keratin-Based Biofibres

This research has investigated the tensile properties and fractography of animal fibre-reinforced low density polyethylene composites. The composites were synthesized by hot compression moulding using chemically modified white and black cow hair biofibres as the reinforcing phase of composites. Alkaline solutions of varying molarities were used to prepare the chemical treatments in this present study. Tensile properties of the developed composites were evaluated based on molarities of chemical treatment and % fibre loading. Scanning electron microscopy was used to characterize the morphologies of the fractured surfaces of composites. Obtained tensile test results revealed significant enhancement in the tensile properties of composites, with the optimum combination of tensile properties presented by 2 wt% white cow hair biofibre reinforcement treated with 0.15 M sodium hydroxide. Observations from the fractographic analysis of the developed composites revealed shearing of the polymer matrix at the fibre-matrix interface and no fibre pullout behaviour.

Chemicals Used in Polymeric Material Coated Waste Paper Composites

In this research, at different quantities as fillers, Boric Acid, Calcite (CaCO3), SPT (Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate) and as coupling matters, 3%, MAPE (Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyethylene), Titanate and Silanyl (Vinyltriethoxysilane) were added waste paper. Composite boards were pressed and cut in 1 × 30 × 30 cm. In order to identify some properties of the produced boards, experimental works were applied according to the standards. In conclusion, bending stress reduced with filler materials and chemicals was reduced even more than the bending stress except for some experimental groups. In addition, it was observed that the coupling chemicals increased the bending strength and modulus of elasticity compared to the fillers.

Enhancing through-plane thermal conductivity of fluoropolymer composite by developing in situ nano-urethane linkage at graphene–graphene interface

Attributed to the intense development and complexity in electronic devices,energy dissipation is becoming more essential nowadays.The carbonaceous materials particularly graphene(Gr)-based thermal interface materials(TIMs)are exceptional in heat management.However,because of the anisotropic behavior of Gr in composites,the TIMs having outstanding through-plane thermal conductivity(┴TC)are needed to fulfill the upcoming innovation in numerous devices.In order to achieve this,herein,nano-urethane linkage-based modified Gr and carbon fibers architecture termed as nanourethane linkage(NUL)-Gr/carbon fibers(CFs)is fabricated.Wherein,toluene diisocyanate is utilized to develop a novel but simple NUL to shape a new interface between graphene sheets.Interestingly,the prepared composite of NUL-Gr/CFs with polyvinylidene fluoride matrix shows outstanding performance in heat management.Owing to the unique structure of NUL-Gr/CFs,an unprecedented value of┴TC(~7.96 W·m^–1·K^–1)is achieved at a low filler fraction of 13.8 wt.%which translates into an improvement of^3,980%of pristine polymer.The achieved outcomes elucidate the significance of the covalent interaction between graphene sheets as well as strong bonding among graphene and matrix in the composites and manifest the potential of proposed NUL-Gr/CFs architecture for practical applications.

A critical review on composite solid electrolytes for lithium batteries:Design strategies and interface engineering

The rapid development of new energy vehicles and 5G communication technologies has led to higher demands for the safety,energy density,and cycle performance of lithium-ion batteries as power sources.However,the currently used liquid carbonate compounds in commercial lithium-ion battery electrolytes pose potential safety hazards such as leakage,swelling,corrosion,and flammability.Solid electrolytes can be used to mitigate these risks and create a safer lithium battery.Furthermore,high-energy density can be achieved by using solid electrolytes along with high-voltage cathode and metal lithium anode.Two types of solid electrolytes are generally used:inorganic solid electrolytes and polymer solid electrolytes.Inorganic solid electrolytes have high ionic conductivity,electrochemical stability window,and mechanical strength,but suffer from large solid/solid contact resistance between the electrode and electrolyte.Polymer solid electrolytes have good flexibility,processability,and contact interface properties,but low room temperature ionic conductivity,necessitating operation at elevated temperatures.Composite solid electrolytes(CSEs) are a promising alternative because they offer light weight and flexibility,like polymers,as well as the strength and stability of inorganic electrolytes.This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent advances in CSEs to help researchers optimize CSE composition and interactions for practical applications.It covers the development history of solid-state electrolytes,CSE properties with respect to nanofillers,morphology,and polymer types,and also discusses the lithium-ion transport mechanism of the composite electrolyte,and the methods of engineering interfaces with the positive and negative electrodes.Overall,the paper aims to provide an outlook on the potential applications of CSEs in solid-state lithium batteries,and to inspire further research aimed at the development of more systematic optimization strategies for CSEs.

INTERFACE REACTION BETWEEN γ-AMINOPROPYLTRIMETHOXYSILANE AND ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATED POLYPROPYLENE

The interface reaction between ultraviolet irradiated polypropylene (UV-PP) and an amino silane coupling agent, γ-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (γ-APS) adsorbed on glass fibers has been investigated by means of the combining use of solvent extraction and FTIR as well as XPS. First, polypropylene (PP) physisorbed on the glass fibers surface was removed by the solvent extraction in order to minimize the effect of the PP siginal in FTIR and XPS analyses. Second, the remaining glass fibers after solvent extraction were analyzed by FTIR and XPS. The results show that the absorption bands of PP still exist in the FTIR spectrum and two new bands of N1s at 399. 1eV and 401.6eV appear in the XPS spectrum for the composite with UV-PP and γ-APS treated glass fibers. Thus, the interface reaction between the UV-PP and γ-APS has been monitored directly. In addition, it may be concluded that OH and COOH groups of UV-PP form chemical bonds with NH2 group of γ-APS , respectively.

Part Thickness Variation during the Vacuum Assisted Resin Infusion Process

An experimental procedure was designed to monitor the preform thickness change real-time throughout the vacuum assisted resin infusion( VARI) process. Two kinds of liquid with different viscosity were infused with different post-filling time. The variation of the part thickness during the VARI process was studied. And the effect of the post-filling time on the part thickness was investigated.The results indicate that the compaction behavior of the preform can be divided into three stages,and the fiber volume fraction varies with the post-filling time in a similar sinusoid form. In addition,the post-filling should be overtime for the greatest fiber volume fraction,and when the resin is infused with higher viscosity,the greatest fiber volume fraction is higher.

界面焊接环向钢筋的钢管混凝土叠合柱抗剪性能研究

为研究界面焊接环向钢筋的钢管混凝土叠合柱的抗剪性能,以环向钢筋的布置间距和直径为研究参数,对6根叠合柱试件进行了横向剪切静力试验和数值模拟,分析了各参数对试件的破坏过程、破坏形态、荷载-跨中挠度曲线以及抗剪承载力的影响规律。研究结果表明:界面环向钢筋布置方案不同的叠合柱试件破坏形态基本相同,均发生斜压破坏;试件的受力过程可划分为弹性阶段、弹塑性阶段、强化阶段和破坏阶段四个阶段;随着界面环向钢筋布置间距的减小,试件的抗剪承载力提高显著,最大增幅达22%;增大界面环向钢筋的直径可提高试件的抗剪承载力,但作用效果有限,最大增幅仅为6.1%。通过试验数据对有限元模型的有效性进行验证,并进一步分析了不同阶段有限元模型的应力状态,明确了此类叠合柱的受剪机理。

聚合物纤维与水泥基材料界面性能研究进展

聚合物纤维与水泥基材料界面粘结性能是影响纤维增强水泥基复合材料延性的关键因素。传统混凝土具有脆性较大韧性较差等缺点,为满足高强高韧性工程需要,国内外学者将聚合物纤维加入水泥基材料中从而制备出具有良好性能的纤维增强水泥基复合材料。为了分析国内外近年来在相关领域的研究成果,总结聚合物纤维与水泥基材料界面性能参数及脱粘机理,纤维物理性质(埋深,直径,种类,改性)、水泥基材料组分、加载速率、温度和服役环境对聚合物纤维与水泥基材料界面粘结性能的影响规律,以及纤维与水泥基材料界面过渡区特点。结果表明:聚合物纤维具有稳定的化学性质,纤维发挥桥接作用主要依靠纤维与水泥基材料界面粘结性能。通过对聚合物纤维进行物理和化学处理,调整纤维长径比、埋深,改变水泥基材料水灰比、砂灰比及砂子类型等水泥基体组分可有效改善纤维与水泥基材料界面粘结性能。同时温度、服役条件和加载速率对其界面粘结性能也影响明显。

CFRP-铝合金复合管高强混凝土短柱轴压性能研究

为研究CFRP-铝合金复合管混凝土构件的轴压性能,进行了12根短柱试件的轴向压缩试验,主要研究参数为CFRP层数。试验结果表明:复合管混凝土试件出现了多处外凸鼓曲以及对应位置混凝土被压溃的破坏形态,而空复合管试件发生了局部内凹屈曲破坏;试件轴压承载力随CFRP层数的增加而增大,且复合管混凝土试件的承载力提高幅度高于相应的空复合管试件的提高幅度。对各部分的承载力贡献比例进行分析,发现复合管混凝土试件中混凝土的承载力贡献比例超过70%,且承载力贡献度随CFRP层数的增加而提高。提出了CFRP-铝合金复合管混凝土构件的轴压承载力计算公式。

KD-S SiC_f/SiC composites with BN interface fabricated by polymer infiltration and pyrolysis process

Continuous silicon carbide fiber reinforced silicon carbide matrix(SiC_f/SiC) composites are attractive candidate materials for aerospace engine system and nuclear reactor system. In this paper, SiC_f/SiC composites were fabricated by polymer infiltration and pyrolysis(PIP) process using KD-S fiber as the reinforcement and the LPVCS as the precursor, while the BN interface layer was introduced by chemical vapor deposition(CVD) process using borazine as the single precursor. The effect of the BN interface layer on the structure and properties of the SiC_f/SiC composites was comprehensively investigated. The results showed that the BN interface layer significantly improved the mechanical properties of the KD-S SiC_f/SiC composites. The flexure strength and fracture toughness of the KD-S SiC_f/SiC composites were evidently improved from 314±44.8 to 818±39.6 MPa and 8.6± 0.5 to 23.0±2.2 MPa·m^(1/2), respectively. The observation of TEM analysis displayed a turbostratic structure of the CVD-BN interface layer that facilitated the improvement of the fracture toughness of the SiC_f/SiC composites. The thermal conductivity of KD-S SiC_f/SiC composites with BN interface layer was lower than that of KD-S SiC_f/SiC composites without BN interface layer, which could be attributed to the relative low thermal conductivity of BN interface layer with low crystallinity.

纤维增强聚合物阻尼复合材料研究进展

纤维增强聚合物复合材料在航空航天、汽车舰船、轨道交通等领域广泛应用。随着航空航天领域轻量化和高速化的进展以及精密仪器设备自动化技术的不断发展,振动问题日益凸显,需要开发兼具高力学性能和高振动阻尼性能的新型结构-阻尼复合材料。本文以近十年纤维增强聚合物阻尼复合材料研究为基础,阐述了材料的阻尼机理,综述了聚合物基体、增强纤维、界面等因素对纤维增强聚合物复合材料阻尼性能的影响,为进一步开发具有所需阻尼性能的纤维增强聚合物复合材料提供了参考。最后讨论了纤维增强聚合物阻尼复合材料目前存在的问题及值得关注的发展方向,如新材料新方法新机制的开发、复合材料阻尼性能与力学/工艺性能的协同优化、组分-材料-结构的阻尼性能对应关系等。

木粉组分对木塑复合材料性能的影响研究进展

木塑复合材料通常由木粉和热塑性树脂复合而成。木粉自身由纤维素、半纤维素、木质素以及抽提物等多种成分组成,各组分对复合材料的各项性能产生不同的影响。本文对该领域的相关研究进展进行了概述,主要包括:纤维素能提高木塑复合材料的力学性能、吸水性和导电性,不利于耐候性及热稳定性;半纤维素对复合材料性能存在负面影响;木质素能降低复合材料的吸水性,提高热稳定性和生物耐候性,不利于耐光老化性;脱除抽提物能够提高复合材料的吸水性、力学性能、热稳定性和耐光老化性,不利于耐腐性。今后的研究可致力于将木粉中的组分进行分离或部分脱除,深入研究木粉各组分对复合材料的影响及其机理,为制备更高性能的木塑复合材料提供理论基础。

界面性质对颗粒增强复合材料破坏模式影响的数值模拟分析

运用材料破坏过程分析ＭＦＰＡ２Ｄ系统，对颗粒增强复合材料的变形、损伤及破坏过程进行了数值模拟分析。主要分析了界面性质对破坏模式的影响。模拟结果表明，增强颗粒与基体的界面对复合材料的宏观性能有很大影响。在理想界面条件下，破坏模式以界面附近基体的破裂为主，在非理想界面（且为弱界面）条件下，破坏模式以颗粒与基体的脱粘较为明显。

玻璃纤维增强乙烯基酯树脂复合材料的增韧

聚合物基复合材料的增韧一直是高分子材料领域研究的热点之一。文中从乙烯基酯树脂基体增韧、乙烯基酯树脂/玻璃纤维界面改性及增强材料结构和形式的优化三个方面对玻璃纤维增强乙烯基酯树脂复合材料的增韧进行了综述,介绍了各种增韧方法的机理和增韧效果,对这些增韧方法进行了评述,并分析了今后的发展方向。