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Composite Structures
Pullout behavior of recycled macro fibers in the cementitious matrix: analytical model and experimental validation
YUAN Hong, FAN Y.C., YOU X.M., FU Bing, ZOU Q.Q.
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117690
水泥基质中再生大纤维的拉拔行为:分析模型和实验验证
A novel mechanical recycling method has been recently developed in the authors’ group for processing waste glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites into macro fibers, which are then incorporated into concrete to produce green fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). The present study has been conducted for facilitating the characterization of the tensile properties of macro fiber reinforced concrete (MFRC). A trilinear bond-slip model based on the shear-lag theory has first been refined by introducing a slip coefficient to consider different slip behaviors at the final pullout stages. Such a refined trilinear bond-slip model is suitable for describing the bond-slip behavior of the recycled macro fibers embedded in the cementitious matrix. The bond parameters are obtained through an inverse analysis, in which an improved particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO) is used. The predicted force-end slip curves are compared with the pullout test results, and a good agreement is observed counterparts with the integral absolute error (IAE) ranging from 3.05%-5.52%, demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed analytical model. A parametric study is finally conducted to examine the sensitivity of different parameters including the fiber geometries and bond properties on the pullout behavior of the macro fibers.
Ti-PEEK interpenetrating phase composites with minimal surface for property enhancement of orthopedic implants
Xie Haiqiong, Chen Junjie, Liu Fei, Wang Rui, Tang Yichuan, Wang Yiru, Luo Tao, Zhang Kaifei, Cao Jian
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117689
具有最小表面的 Ti-PEEK 互穿相复合材料,用于提高骨科植入物的性能
Bioinspired interpenetrating phase composites (IPCs) present a promising strategy for augmenting the mechanical properties of materials, thereby synergistically enhancing the strength and fracture toughness of orthopedic implants. In this study, Ti6Al4V-PEEK IPCs were fabricated by pressing molten PEEK into additively manufactured Ti6Al4V scaffolds designed using minimal surface structures. The mutual spatial interpenetration and strong binding between Ti and PEEK were confirmed through CT detection and SEM analyses, revealing the presence of continuous constituents within biomimetic architectures. Due to interpenetration promoting interaction and efficient stress transfer of the two phases, IPCs enhances toughness and energy absorption by over 291% and 309% respectively while maintaining bone-compatible elastic modulus and higher strength. The mechanisms underlying stress dispersion, crack propagation resistance, and prolonged stress plateau period of IPCs were investigated through the utilization of digital image correlation (DIC) and finite element simulation techniques. Among the various types of IPCs investigated, Gyroid IPCs exhibit superior comprehensive mechanical properties, thereby facilitating the development of customized IPCs aimed at ensuring long-term stability in orthopedic implantation scenarios.
Nonlinear electromechanical bending of bi-modular piezoelectric laminated beams
Zeng Shan, Yu Zhiyong, Wang Fei, Wang Kaifa, Wang Baolin
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117718
双模块压电叠层梁的非线性机电弯曲
In this paper, the nonlinear electromechanical bending of a bi-modular piezoelectric laminated beam is studied based on the principle of minimum potential energy and the Adomian decomposition method. The different tensile-compressive Young’s modulus of the core and piezoelectric layers, and the different tensile-compressive piezoelectric coefficients are considered. The electromechanical governing equations and related boundary conditions are obtained by using the principle of minimum potential energy. The deflection, neutral layer and interlaminar stresses of the beam are solved by the Adomian decomposition method and the iterative method, and verified by the finite element model and Galerkin's method. Results show that the applied voltage and the bi-modular characteristics affect the position of the neutral layer and the interlaminar stresses. Compared with the bi-modular properties of the core layer, the influences of the bi-modular properties of the piezoelectric layer on the neutral layer are relatively unobvious. In addition, the interlaminar stresses between the piezoelectric layer and core layer can be increased or decreased, depending on the relative magnitude of the applied voltage ratio and the bi-modular ratio. The results obtained are helpful for the analysis of the electromechanical coupling mechanism and design of piezoelectric composites and structures with bi-modular characteristics.
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Anisotropy Behavior of Liquid Metal Elastomer Composites with Both Enhanced Thermal Conductivity and Crack Resistance by Direct Ink Writing
Xu Peihua, Zhu Lida, Zhao Zixu, Yang Zhichao, Ning Jinsheng, Xue Pengsheng, Lu Hao
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107890
通过直接油墨写入法增强导热性和抗裂性的液态金属弹性体复合材料的各向异性行为
Liquid metal elastomer composites (LMEC) have broad application prospects in flexible devices, but the research on the basic processes of DIW for LMEC and the properties of DIW-ed LMEC is lacking. In this study, liquid metal (LM) is added to silicone elastomers such as Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and the effect of LM volume fraction on ink rheology is investigated. Results show that the storage modulus of ink is lower than its loss modulus, which is not conducive to self-support formation. Therefore, fluorination is adopted to treat the silicon dioxide substrate used, thereby reducing the deformation rate of the printed structure to below 110%. The results of properties show that the crack resistance and thermal conductivity of soft elastomers increase with the LM volume fraction. Additionally, the tensile properties of PDMS printed via DIW exhibit significant anisotropy parallel and perpendicular to the scanning direction, and that the addition of LM droplets reduces the anisotropy. And with the increase of curing temperature and LM droplet size, the stretchability of DIW-ed LMEC in both directions decreases, but only LMEC samples cured at 140℃ exhibit significant anisotropy. This study provides guidance pertaining to the basic process and printing directions for the application of DIW in the manufacture of LMEC equipment.
The development of electromagnetic wave absorbing materials and structures holds significant importance in fields such as aerospace and electronic communications. Traditional absorbing coatings have poor mechanical load-bearing capacity and struggle to meet the requirements of lightweight applications. On the other hand, the research on lossy dielectric absorbers is limited by process constraints, making it difficult to fabricate complex configurations, thereby greatly restricting their broadband absorption performance. In this study, a functional absorbing composite filament was developed using material extrusion technique. A magnetic lossy four-layer gradient honeycomb metastructure was designed, which enables effective absorption in the frequency range of 6.09-37.18 GHz within a thickness of 16 mm. The effective absorption bandwidth covers 81.82% in the frequency range of 2-40 GHz. This broadband absorbing design achieves the integration of material functionality and structural design by additive manufacturing, enabling effective absorption across a broad frequency range.
Hybrid assembly based on nanomaterial reinforcement for multifunctionalized skin-like flexible sensors
Lv Xiaohua, Ling Yufei, Tang Kaiyou, Qiao Changyu, Fu Lihua, Xu Chuanhui, Lin Baofeng, Wei Yen
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107892
基于纳米材料加固的混合组件,用于多功能类肤柔性传感器
Currently, the inferior mechanical strength, weak environmental adaptability, and limited functionality of conductive hydrogel significantly impede its potential application in wearable sensors. Here, ''hard'' acrylic bentonite (AABT) intercalated nanostructures and silver-modified polydopamine (PDA@Ag) particles are encapsulated in a ''soft'' polyacrylic acid matrix in a water/glycerol binary solvent system. This strategy successfully realized the high matched skin modulus (58 kPa), high stress (371 kPa) and strain (1025%). The PDA@Ag particles retains rich phenolic hydroxyl groups imitating mussel to provide strong adhesion (29.12 kPa). These particles also give the hydrogel long time antibacterial properties (3 days), while demonstrating excellent biosafety. The introduction of a binary system of water/glycerol effectively suppresses the evaporation and crystallization of water, thereby maintaining sensing performance above 82% even under extreme conditions. This hydrogel achieves integrated applications of multifunctionality and multi-environmental adaptability, providing a new idea for the development of next-generation skin-like hydrogel sensors.
Dual-modulus 3D Printing Technology for Magnetorheological Metamaterials-Part II: Negative Regulation Theory and Application
Lou Congcong, Liu Bing, Cao Xufeng, Gao Liang, Xuan Shouhu, Deng Huaxia, Gong Xinglong
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107893
磁流变超材料的双模量三维打印技术--第二部分:负调控理论与应用
Metamaterials are artificially structured periodic materials that have remarkable property of wave attenuation in bandgaps. However, metamaterials with adjustable and low-frequency bandgap are still challenge in traditional method. In this work, a novel magnetorheological metamaterial (MRM) with negative regulation and low-frequency bandgaps was fabricated by dual-modulus 3D printing technology. The bandgaps of negative regulation MRM were analyzed theoretically by using the mass-spring model. As a result, the starting frequency of bandgap reduced by 37.6% and ending frequency increased by 47.8% under external magnetic field. Moreover, the propagation characteristics of longitudinal wave in negative regulation MRM were also studied and the results indicated that the stiffnesses were magnetic-related, and the bandgap can be tuned substantially under external magnetic field. This work presented a negative regulation MRM that the bandgap was broadened and moved to lower frequency under the external magnetic field, showing a great potential in the field of vibration isolation.
Pyrolysis reclaiming is the most promising process to treat high volumes of composite waste with an advantageous carbon footprint. This paper aims to compare pyrolysis reclaimed carbon fibers (RCF) to virgin sized fibers (VF) and de-sized fibers (VFT) in their capability to bond to a polyamide 6 matrix. Micromechanical tensile testing of single fiber samples of the three fiber types was conducted. A minor reduction in tensile strength and an unchanged elastic modulus of the RCF compared to VF was observed. Scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy scans were used to evaluate the morphology of the fibers. To evaluate the surface energy of the fibers, tensiometric testing was conducted. RCF showed a better adhesion capability compared to VFT through higher total surface energy. Moreover, X-ray spectrophotometry scans highlighted a higher proportion of functional groups at the RCF surface compared to VFT. Finally, pull-out tests underlined a decrease of the interfacial shear strength of RCF and VFT by 35 % compared to VF. Overall, this study’s results further the understanding of the impact of the pyrolysis reclaiming process on RCF mechanical and adhesion properties.
A simple rheological method for the experimental assessment of the fiber percolation threshold in short fiber biocomposites
Vitiello Libera, Salzano de Luna Martina, Ambrogi Veronica, Filippone Giovanni
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2023.110345
用于实验评估短纤维生物复合材料纤维渗流阈值的简单流变学方法
The identification of the percolation threshold (Φc) in short fiber composites is a challenging problem in Composite Science. Above Φc the fibers form a continuous network that causes substantial changes in mechanical and transport properties. Besides, percolation of natural fibers in biodegradable polymer matrices allows water and other pro-degradative species to access the inner parts of the material from the external environment, accelerating biodegradation. Whether such a speeding up is desired or not, assessing Φc in composites is of utmost importance. Unfortunately, natural fibers are not conductive and exhibit highly variable shape and physical properties. This prevents the use of many experimental and theoretical approaches for the estimate of Φc. Here we propose an original rheological approach borrowed from the viscoelastic modelling of polymer nanocomposites. The method was applied to two systems made of poly(lactic acid) filled with hemp or kenaf fibers (average length <500 μm, average length-to-diameter ratio <5). The estimate of Φc (∼10.1 and 19.5 vol% for the hemp- and kenaf-based composite, respectively) required a single set of simple linear viscoelastic measurements, and the computed values were in good agreement with those obtained through time-consuming (measurement times >3 weeks) dielectric spectroscopy analyses (∼10.1 and 18.5 vol%).