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Composite Structures
Machine learning-based capacity model for CFST columns with damaged BFRP jackets
Yirui Zhang, Chi Ren, Lingfei Qian, Yang Wei, Jie Liu, Guofen Li
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119120
基于机器学习的BFRP护套损坏CFST柱承载力模型
The use of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns reinforced with basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) jackets is increasingly prevalent in construction engineering. However, BFRP jackets are prone to physical damage during joint design or maintenance, which can weaken their confinement effect on CFST columns. Consequently, the damage parameters of BFRP jackets are crucial for the reinforcement of CFST structures. In this study, past experimental data were validated using a finite element model (FEM). Building on this reliable FEM, a comprehensive database was created, consisting of 495 data points, encompassing various damage conditions such as direction, location, angle, and quantity. A method for normalizing different damage parameters was proposed to quantitatively describe their respective damage characteristics. With the exception of the circumferential slotting damage type, all other damage types resulted in a degradation of the strengthened stiffness. Six machine learning methods were then employed to establish the capacity model, where Random Forest (RF) and CatBoost significantly outperform linear models, with R2 values exceeding 0.97. SHAP analysis reveals that the scale of vertical grooves and the regional damage coefficient are key factors influencing the prediction. The research can provide a theoretical basis for the design and maintenance of BFRP-CFST columns.
This paper presents an analytical model for predicting the nonlinear tensile response and progressive failure modes of multidirectional laminates. The proposed method extends the unidirectional pseudo-ductility model to multidirectional laminates and captures the complete failure process by taking accounts of various failure modes, including fiber breakage, matrix transverse failure, free-edge delamination, and potential intermediate layer fragmentation and delamination. Combining the matrix nonlinearity with fiber fracture and delamination in the intermediate layer, the [±θn/0°m/±θn] configuration theoretically exhibits the highest uniaxial tensile pseudo-ductility, which is influenced by factors such as ply thickness, ply angle, and proportion of plies. Tensile testing on specimens with various thin-ply [±θn/0°2/±θn] configurations were conducted to validate the accuracy of the prediction model. The results showed a good agreement in the stress–strain responses. Furthermore, the [±30°6/0°2/±30°6] configuration exhibited intermediate ply fragmentation with a pseudo-ductile strain of 4.04 %, while other configurations with higher 0° ply proportions experienced catastrophic delamination or fracture. The Digital Image Correlation (DIC) results illustrated the strain evolution process, showing progressive delamination for the [±30°6/0°2/±30°6] configuration and catastrophic delamination for the [±30°4/0°2/±30°4] configuration. The analytical approach offers a straightforward method for capturing failure modes and stress–strain responses, facilitating pseudo-ductility design in multidirectional laminates.
Enhanced impregnation behavior and interfacial bonding of CF/PEEK composites by regulating molecular weight of poly (aryl ether ketone) interfacial binder
The primary obstacle to enhancing the mechanical performance of CF/PEEK composites is the insufficient interfacial bonding strength and poor impregnation properties. The present study addresses this issue by focusing on the development of a highly heat-resistant and easily soluble poly (aryl ether ketone) (PFEEK) interfacial binder as well as a processing technology for chopped ultra-thin CF tapes. As a result, the CF/PEEK-2 composites (Mw: 12000 g/mol) exhibited optimal mechanical performance with interlaminar shear strength (ILSS), tensile strength, tensile modulus, tensile toughness, flexural strength, and flexural modulus of 86.0 MPa, 772.9 MPa, 50.2 GPa, 13.5 MJ/m3, 878.5 MPa, and 47.8 GPa, respectively, which can be attributed to the excellent impregnation properties and wettability of the CF bundles and PEEK matrix. Therefore, a heat-resistant (Tg > 250°C; Td5% > 485°C) and diffluent PFEEK binder will provide crucial guidance for further large-scale applications of high-end CF/PEEK composites.
In-depth tool wear analysis in drilling of CFRP-Ti stacks by DLC coated drills
Sharjeel Ahmed Khan, Raphaël Royer, Marta Saraiva, Nazanin Emami, Amilcar Ramalho
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119110
DLC涂层钻头在CFRP-Ti堆钻进过程中刀具磨损的深入分析
Spurred by the growing trend towards sustainability and use of green material alternatives, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer paired with Titanium alloys (CFRP-Ti stacks) are employed in aerospace industry for their high strength-to-weight ratio and good galvanic corrosion resistance. However, production of holes for bolts or rivets connections, imperative for components assembly depicts unmatched difficulties in their machinability due to superior mechanical characteristic and distinct nature of stack components, causing rapid tool wear and compromised hole quality. In this work, in-depth tool wear analysis of Diamond-like-Carbon (DLC) coated drills were analysed periodically to evaluate tool wear growth and associated wear mechanism while drilling of CFRP-Ti stacks. Qualitative analysis was performed after drilling set number of holes by two DLC coated drills (DLC-Ar and DLC-Bn), and results compared with uncoated solid carbide (WC) drills under similar dry machining conditions. The wear progress was observed by SEM and EDX; and for extensive wear mechanism investigation, Focused Ion Beam (FIB) cross-sections were analysed. Moreover, morphological examination of etched drills after drilling experiment was performed to observe active cutting regions for overall damage extent, gain insight about coating reminiscences and underlying wear mechanism. The results demonstrate that DLC-Bn drill showed best performance with reduced thrust forces and torque, reduced wear of cutting edges and no fracture/chipping of drill corner compared to DLC-Ar and WC drill. Although, DLC-Ar drill does alleviate corner chipping but suffer premature coating failure, undergoes intense tribo-chemical wear, removal of carbide grains and generation of highest thrust forces compared to WC drill.
Bolted connections are a common assembly form for composite structures. Different assembly parameters may lead to multiply differences in the strength of composite bolted joints. Low structural reliability is currently a key bottleneck that restricts the performance improvement of composite devices. In this study, the uncertainty characteristics of the washer structure parameters, interface friction coefficients and tightening process parameters under different machining methods, interface treatments and tightening control methods are analyzed through batch experimental tests. Then the data set with assembly parameters as input and structural bearing limit as output is constructed through batch virtual tightening- tensile experiments. The data-driven algorithm is used to construct a fast prediction model of the bearing limit, and the time-varying uncertainty analysis of the bearing limit and the bearing reliability evaluation method are established. Finally, the method is used to realize the bearing reliability improvement by regulating the uncertainty to optimize the assembly parameters. The uncertainties in the assembly parameters of the composite bolted joints obtained through experimental tests in this study can provide a reference for related researches. The established data-driven fast prediction model of bearing limits provides an effective tool for statistical analysis of bearing limits and bearing reliability assessment.
Macro-Micro structure engineering for reed-derived biochar composites to achieve synergetic dissipation capacities towards wide-band and strong electromagnetic wave absorption
Yunpeng Ye, Xia Zheng, Chengliang Zhou, Xingong Li
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119116
芦苇衍生生物炭复合材料的宏观微观结构工程,以实现对宽带强电磁波吸收的协同耗散能力
Achieving integration of strong electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption and wide absorption bandwidth through a single-component carbonaceous absorber is still considered a huge challenge due to the impedance mismatch and limited loss mechanisms. Herein, a reed-derived carbon/epoxy (RC/EP) composite absorber with ultra-wide absorption bandwidth and highly strong EMW absorption was fabricated by simultaneous regulation on the micro-structure of RC and establishment of macro-gradient of RC in EP matrix. The compartmentalized structure and gradient distribution of the optimized RC in the EP matrix boosted the reflection and scattering of the EMW, contributing outstanding impedance matching and synergetic EMW dissipation. Therefore, the RC/EP composite with the thickness of 2.0 mm presented a minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of −54.3 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 6.12 GHz. Varying the content and distribution of RC, the EAB of the RC/EP can cover 99.7 % of the whole Ku band. In addition, the stealth performance of RC/EP absorbing materials under actual far-field conditions is confirmed using Computer Simulation Technology (CST). This work provides a new way to realize a single-component carbonaceous absorber with both broadband and strong EMW absorbing capability, which can satisfy a wide range of applications in the fields of electronics, medical protection, and architectural invisible materials.
A new bionic lattice structure design and compressive mechanical properties based on the beetle elytra
Zhixuan Sun, Yu Gong, Kun Chen, Hao Liu, Jianyu Zhang, Libin Zhao, Ning Hu
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119117
基于甲虫鞘翅的仿生晶格结构设计及压缩力学性能研究
To meet the demand for lightweight and high-strength materials in engineering applications, this research draws inspiration from the microscopic support structure of the beetle’s elytra. A novel hourglass-shaped lattice (HSL), based on biomimetic principles, was designed by extracting and transforming the hollow strut features of the beetle’s elytra. Nylon PA2200 was chosen as the matrix material for the specimen, which was fabricated using additive manufacturing and then subjected to a quasi-static compression test. The experimental results showed that the standard HSL structure (HSL-2S) possessing two connecting rods had a maximum increase in elastic modulus by 54.89 %, yield strength by 128.99 %, and compressive strength by 218.08 % as compared to the Circle, Square, and Square-incline thin-walled structures. Additionally, this research provided an in-depth analysis of the influence of design parameters, including the number of rods and the thickness of the shell, on structural performance using the method of controlled variables. The results showed that a reasonable arrangement of rods most effectively improves the mechanical performance of the structure. The research findings offered valuable design references for the development of lattice structures with excellent mechanical properties and efficient energy absorption.
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Moulding prepreg platelets into high fibre loading fraction carbon fibre-reinforced syntactic epoxy foams
Yifang Zhang, Jier Wang, Tuomas Turpeinen, Kristian Salminen, Joanne Li, Dharu Feby Smaradhana, Ajit Panesar, Koon-Yang Lee
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108865
模压预浸片成高纤维负载分数碳纤维增强合成环氧泡沫
This study presents a novel method for manufacturing high fibre content carbon fibre-reinforced syntactic epoxy foams by moulding prepreg platelets with hollow glass microspheres. The prepreg platelets were either (i) dry-mixed at room temperature or (ii) mixed at cryogenic temperature in liquid nitrogen with hollow glass microspheres prior to compression moulding. This approach achieves a carbon fibre volume fraction of up to 49 %, addressing the limitations of low fibre content in conventional syntactic foams. The resulting materials exhibit enhanced mechanical properties, including a compressive modulus of ∼6 GPa and ∼3.5 GPa in the in-plane and through-thickness directions, respectively. The anisotropy in mechanical properties is attributed to the anisotropic packing of the prepreg platelets. Packing simulations using PyBullet confirmed that microspheres did not disrupt platelet arrangement, maintaining a packing efficiency of ∼63 % while filling inter-platelet gaps. Although cryogenic processing improved the mixing process, its impact on mechanical performance was minimal. This study demonstrates a simple manufacturing approach to produce high performance carbon fibre reinforced porous polymer composites suitable for lightweighting applications.
Efficient analysis of characteristic responses to curing behavior using FBG sensors for residual strain controlling in CFRP laminates
Hongtao Wang, Jikang Zhao, Jingxuan Dong, Ke Xu, Hongbo Geng, Xiaopeng Chen, Tianming Li, Guipin Yao, Xiaolong Jia, Lei Ge, Xiaoping Yang
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108869
基于FBG传感器的CFRP复合材料残余应变控制固化特性响应分析
Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) in-situ monitoring systems have become an effective tool for assisting with the high-precision molding and process optimization of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP). This study aims to explore the underlying mechanisms by which FBG sensing signals characterize the curing behavior of CFRP. Initially, based on in-situ/non in-situ testing methods, the characteristic responsiveness of FBG sensing signals to the curing behavior of CFRP was explored. Furthermore, the feature response amplitude was used to evaluate the feature responsiveness of embedding setups (packaging structure and embedding techniques) to phase transitions. It was found that non-uniform adhesion and consolidation affected the sensor’s representation of curing shrinkage. Finally, using high characteristic response FBG sensors, the process optimal strategy for CFRP was explored. The proposed method for analyzing the characteristic response of FBG sensing signals establishes and validates the relationship between CFRP curing behaviors and signal points, as well as stage-specific amplitude changes. This research serves as a fundamental basis for accurately characterizing CFRP curing behaviors and enhancing high-precision forming process design.
Robust and durable collagen-based fibers through dual cross-linking for eco-friendly slow fashion
Feng Liang, Xin Cheng, Yuling Tang, Shuangyang Li, Jianfei Zhou, Bi Shi
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108871
坚固耐用的胶原纤维通过双交联环保慢时尚
Slow fashion, as a strategic alternative aimed at mitigating resource waste and environmental degradation in fast fashion, necessitates the development of robust and durable fibers. Collagen-based fibers have emerged as a promising option due to their moisture properties, biodegradability, and biocompatibility for durable textiles. However, these fibers encounter significant challenges in terms of mechanical strength, durability, and viability for sustainable production. In this study, robust and durable collagen-based fibers were designed using a dual cross-linking strategy and continuously prepared in situ via a low-temperature aqueous coagulation device. During wet spinning, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and aluminum chloride (AlCl3) act as the continuant and cross-linker, respectively. AlCl3 effectively chelates the carboxyl groups on the collagen molecular chains and the reactive hydroxyl groups on the PVA chains, forming a stable coordination-hydrogen bond dual cross-linking network. Optimization of the spinning parameters resulted in fibers exhibiting superior mechanical properties, with a tensile strength of 339 MPa, Young’s modulus of 12.9 GPa, and toughness of 93 MJ/m3. Additionally, these fibers demonstrate a 10.8 % moisture regain and a dyeing grade of 4, highlighting their enhanced durability and breathability. This research provides robust solutions for enduring fibers and sustainable manufacturing processes in the slow fashion sector, facilitating new opportunities for the sustainable utilization of collagen waste.
Integration of polysiloxane-modified halloysite nanoclay nanocomposite coatings on fiber-reinforced polymeric composites structures: Part II—Icing/deicing, self-cleaning, sandpaper abrasion, and water immersion performances
Halil Burak Kaybal, Hayrettin Duzcukoglu, Ramazan Asmatulu
Cold weather conditions such as frost, snow, and freezing rain can limit the performance of fiber-reinforced composites, commonly used in aviation, defense, automotive, and other industries, potentially causing damage. Ice accumulation on surfaces can disrupt systems and damage components. Superhydrophobic (SH) surfaces offer a solution to prevent ice formation. This study explores the development of SH nanocomposite coatings based on polysiloxane-modified halloysite nanoclay (HNC) for glass, carbon, and Kevlar composites. The coatings’ effectiveness in preventing and removing ice was evaluated through various tests, including ice adhesion and air-blowing tests. The results showed that the SH coatings enhanced ice dissipation, particularly for carbon fiber composites. Despite slight changes in water contact angle after repeated tests, the coatings retained SH properties. Self-cleaning and wear tests demonstrated that the coatings successfully repelled dust and pollutants, while maintaining mechanical durability. This work offers a promising approach to improve ice-prevention performance in critical industrial applications.
An improved progressive damage model for three-dimensional five-directional braided composites under longitudinal compression
Shaofeng Tang, Kunkun Fu, Yan Li
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108880
纵向压缩下三维五向编织复合材料的改进渐进损伤模型
Various failure modes of three-dimensional five-directional braided composites (3D5DBCs) under longitudinal compression have been observed, including yarn fracture and kinking, transverse inter-fiber cracking, matrix plastic deformation/fracture and fiber/matrix interfacial debonding, leading to the difficulty in predicting their mechanical properties. This study proposes an improved progressive damage model for 3D5DBCs under longitudinal compression, addressing all the observed failure modes. Then, the proposed progressive damage model is implemented in a finite element (FE) model to predict the mechanical responses and properties of 3D5DBCs under longitudinal compression. The numerical predictions in terms of compressive stress–strain relations, compressive strengths and failure modes are in good agreement with the experimental results, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed progressive damage model. Finally, the failure envelopes of 3D5DBCs under compression-shear loading are predicted using our FE model, and the effectiveness of several classical failure criteria on the strength prediction of 3D5DBCs is discussed.
Shock Response of Unidirectional Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Influences of Fibre Orientation and Volume Fraction
Suman Shah, Paul J. Hazell, Hongxu Wang, Juan P. Escobedo
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112438
单向碳纤维增强聚合物复合材料的冲击响应:纤维取向和体积分数的影响
This study investigates the shock wave propagation in unidirectional carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (UD-CFRP) composites, focusing on the effects of varying fibre orientations (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°) and fibre volume fractions (64% and 51%). Through a series of plate impact experiments at approximately 400 m/s, the results revealed that longitudinal stress was highest at 0° orientation (around 3 GPa) and decreased by nearly 50% at 90°, where the bulk response mirrored that of pure epoxy. A distinct two-wave structure, consisting of an elastic precursor and a plastic shock wave, was observed at 0° orientation and higher impact velocities, requiring a minimum stress of 3 GPa. Fibre content showed only a marginal influence on shock behaviour, with the epoxy matrix playing a dominant role at higher orientations. These findings highlight the critical role of fibre alignment and matrix properties in governing shock resistance of the composite, suggesting the need for further exploration of matrix materials and composite design optimisation.
Rapid estimation of residual stress in composite laminates using a deep operator network
Seung-Woo Lee, Teubes Christiaan Smit, Kyusoon Jung, Robert Grant Reid, Do-Nyun Kim
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112409
基于深度算子网络的复合材料层合板残余应力快速估计
A deep operator network (DeepONet) is designed and developed for rapid estimation of residual stress in composite laminates, which traditionally requires intensive finite element method (FEM) calculations to calibrate the incremental hole-drilling (IHD) method used in measuring residual stresses. The proposed DeepONet model incorporates graph convolution, trigonometric series expansion, and Monte Carlo dropout to effectively learn the relationship between residual stress distribution and the corresponding deformation observed in the IHD procedure. This learning is based on FEM data from various symmetric composite laminate configurations, which are composed of eight layers of fiber-reinforced plates with possible ply orientations at −45°, 0°, 45°, and 90°. Trained on 30 configurations, the proposed model exhibits strong generalization capabilities over an additional 40 unseen configurations, achieving a forward strain prediction error of 1.59% and an inverse stress calculation error of 3.92%. These errors are within the range of experimental noise and corresponding stress uncertainty levels commonly encountered in real experiments. The performance of the model suggests the potential for establishing a comprehensive database for the IHD method as applied to composite materials, filling a significant gap in resources when compared to those available for metallic materials.
Liquid metal (LM) has widespread applications in flexible wearable electronic devices. Despite this, challenges persist with LM and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composite materials in creating flexible electronic circuits, including complex processes, limited pattern precision and material inefficiencies. This study introduced a LM composite material, TPU@LM ink, suitable for dispensing printing. By fine-tuning the ratio of LM to TPU, this ink enabled the production of micron-scale ultrastable flexible circuits. The patterned TPU@LM circuit achieved a minimum line width of 239.01 μm and conductivity of 7.5×103 S/cm, exhibiting stretchable conductivity stability (1000 cycles), thermal stability (25°C–100°C) and repairability. The hysteresis error of the sensing performance was only ±3.18% upon stretching to 400%. The circuit could be repeated 2000 times and could detect a tensile strain of 0.5%. The temperature of the TPU@LM circuit could be increased to 70.51°C, the temperature only decreased by 0.4°C after stretching 2000 times and the heating-cooling process could be cycled. Additionally, the recovery rate of TPU@LM ink was 93.8% and it could be reused. Additionally, motion monitoring and thermal therapy experiments confirmed that the TPU@LM circuit maintains stable conductivity under high temperature and pressure conditions (100°C and 20 kPa), facilitating seamless integration between the TPU@LM circuit and clothing and accessories.
Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composites (CFRTPs) have gained significant recognition in industries such as rail transportation, aerospace, and wind power generation. Among these composites, carbon fiber/poly(phthalazinone ether nitrile ketone) (CF/PPENK) composite is considered to be a high potential CFRTP because of the exceptional thermal stability and solubility of its matrix. However, due to the smooth surface of CF and the limited number of reactive groups in PPENK, the CF/PPENK composite demonstrated poor interfacial properties. In this study, drawing inspiration from the strong adhesive properties of barnacle structures, three different interfacial phases were fabricated on the CF surface. In these composites, polydopamine (PDA) particles acted as “barnacle glue” and three types of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) acted as “barnacles”. The practicality and effectiveness of the design was initially verified by molecular dynamics simulations, which predicted optimal interfacial properties of the composite with PDA and 3-glycidyloxypropyl-POSS (EP) on the fiber surface (CF-PDA-EP/PPENK). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy analyses confirmed the successful combination between the “barnacle structure” and CF. The experimental results aligned well with the simulation outcomes, validating that the interfacial properties of CF-PDA-EP/PPENK were optimal. Compared to the composites with unmodified fibers, the interlaminar shear strength and interfacial shear strength of CF-PDA-EP/PPENK were enhanced by 55.56% and 210.73%, respectively. This method offers an efficient and straightforward approach to the interfacial modification of the composites.
碳纤维增强热塑性树脂复合材料(CFRTPs)在铁路运输、航空航天和风力发电等行业中获得了显著的认可。在这些复合材料中,碳纤维/聚(酞嗪酮醚腈酮)(CF/PPENK)复合材料由于其优异的热稳定性和基体的溶解度被认为是高潜力的CFRTP。然而,由于CF表面光滑,且PPENK中的反应基团数量有限,CF/PPENK复合材料表现出较差的界面性能。在本研究中,从藤壶结构的强粘接特性中获得灵感,在CF表面制备了三种不同的界面相。在这些复合材料中,聚多巴胺(PDA)颗粒充当“藤胶”,三种多面体低聚硅氧烷(POSS)充当“藤胶”。通过分子动力学模拟初步验证了该设计的实用性和有效性,预测了PDA和纤维表面3-缩水甘油酰氧丙基poss (EP) (CF-PDA-EP/PPENK)复合材料的最佳界面性能。x射线光电子能谱和扫描电镜分析证实了“藤瓶结构”与CF的成功结合,实验结果与模拟结果吻合良好,验证了CF- pda - ep /PPENK的界面性能是最优的。与未改性纤维相比,CF-PDA-EP/PPENK的层间剪切强度和界面剪切强度分别提高了55.56%和210.73%。该方法为复合材料的界面改性提供了一种简单有效的方法。
A novel near-α high temperature titanium alloy with trimodal microstructure and submicron-nanosilicides for superior mechanical properties at both room and elevated temperatures
Binlin Qu, Changjiang Zhang, Qihao Lian, Yulei Deng, Shuzhi Zhang, Zhaoxin Du, Jianchao Han, Bin Wang, Tao Wang, Xinyu Zhang
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112441
一种新型的近α高温钛合金,具有三模态组织和亚微米纳米硅化物,在室温和高温下都具有优异的力学性能
To address the persistent challenge of balancing room and elevated temperature mechanical properties in conventional near α titanium alloys, this study proposes an innovative approach through compositional design and thermomechanical treatment process optimization. A high Zr/Si containing near-α titanium alloy was developed by decreasing-temperature multidirectional forging (DMDF) and subsequent heat treatment, yielding a trimodal microstructure consisting of lamellar primary α-phase (αl), equiaxed primary α-phase (αe) and transformed β-phase (βt). This microstructure features a hierarchical dispersion of dual-scale silicides, where submicron-scale silicides are preferentially distributed along grain/phase boundaries, while nanoscale silicides are uniformly dispersed within grains. After DMDF followed by solution treatment at 950°C/40min (HT2), the alloy achieves superior room-temperature mechanical properties (UTS=1306.6 MPa, EL=7.5%), primarily attributed to synergistic strengthening effects involving multiscale precipitates (αS and dual-scale silicides), dislocation networks and activated slip systems. The alloy maintains excellent strength at elevated temperatures up to 650 °C, demonstrating a UTS of 799.8 MPa paired with an elongation of 16.2%. This sustained strength originates from strain gradient formation at α/β interfaces combined with dual-scale silicide pinning mechanisms. Additionally, the enhanced ductility at 650 °C arises from the slip bands within the α-phase and additional <c+a> dislocation activation. This design strategy of trimodal microstructure with hierarchical dispersion of dual-scale silicides provides a new perspective for tailoring high-temperature titanium alloys with balanced mechanical properties at both room and elevated temperatures.
为了解决传统近α钛合金平衡室温和高温力学性能的长期挑战,本研究提出了一种通过成分设计和热处理工艺优化的创新方法。通过降温多向锻造(DMDF)和热处理,制备了高Zr/Si含量的近α钛合金,形成了由片层初生α-相(αl)、等轴初生α-相(αe)和转变β-相(βt)组成的三模态组织。该结构具有双尺度硅化物分层分散的特点,其中亚微米尺度硅化物优先沿晶粒/相边界分布,而纳米尺度硅化物均匀分布在晶粒内。DMDF经950℃/40min (HT2)固溶处理后,合金获得了优异的室温力学性能(UTS=1306.6 MPa, EL=7.5%),这主要归功于多尺度析出相(αS和双尺度硅化物)、位错网络和活化滑移体系的协同强化效应。该合金在高达650°C的高温下保持优异的强度,显示出799.8 MPa的UTS和16.2%的延伸率。这种持续强度源于α/β界面应变梯度的形成以及双尺度硅化物钉钉机制。在650℃时,α-相内的滑移带和额外的< C +a>位错激活导致了塑性的增强。这种双尺度硅化物分层分散的三模态微观结构设计策略为定制室温和高温下力学性能平衡的高温钛合金提供了新的视角。
Achieving the simultaneous improvement of degradation, thermal, and mechanical properties of polylactic acid composite films by carbon quantum dots
Having porous structure, large surface area, and high carbon content of biochar facilitates interface bonding of polylactic acid (PLA) composites, but uneven dispersion by its irregular morphology is becoming a new challenge in damaging properties. Based on this, the novelty of this study is using carbon quantum dots (CQDs) to overcome the performance defects of caused PLA composites by biochar while the ultimate goal is to reveal the influence mechanism of CQDs on structure, characteristics, and properties of PLA composites based on disclosing the forming mechanism of CQDs. It was found that adding CQDs accelerated the degradation of PLA from the results of Phosphate Buffer Saline (PBS) degradation, hydrolysis, and soil degradation. PLA/CQDs composite films also showed better thermal properties due to the excellent thermal stability of CQDs, and nucleation effect of CQDs should be responsible for the improvement of PLA crystallization. Additionally, having good activity, regular morphology, and uniform size of CQDs facilitated uniform dispersion and good interface combination in PLA system and thereby improved the tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation at break simultaneously. As a comparison, the tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation at break of 1 wt% PLA/CQDs composite films are 55.00 MPa, 1.76 GPa, and 9.84%, this provides a promising, sustainable, and eco-friendly solution for reinforcing PLA composites.
In Situ Multi-Metal Alloying in Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing: A Concise Review
Dingmeng Xu, Wuxin Yang, Peng Cao
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112443
激光增材制造中的原位多金属合金化:简要综述
Additive manufacturing (AM) has increasingly been employed for in situ alloying, facilitating the production of multi-metallic components, often referred to as multi-metal AM (MMAM). This approach enables the design of intricate, functional, and highly customized products with superior mechanical performance. Although the advancements in MMAM in-situ alloying have lagged behind those in single-metal AM, notable progress has been achieved in this emerging field. This concise review examines in situ alloying in laser-based AM alloys over the past decade, with a particular focus on titanium (Ti)-based MMAM and other metal systems. It systematically synthesizes current insights, addressing pre-processing preparations (e.g., powder feedstock preparation and modification), in-process adjustments (e.g., alternations in alloy chemistry and parameters optimization), and numerical simulations. These elements collectively exert a profound influence on the microstructural characteristics and mechanical performance of MMAM products.
Thermoplastic composites offer exceptional characteristics—particularly weldability, superior toughness, and potential for rapid out-of-autoclave processing—that make them highly attractive for diverse applications. The temperature history during their manufacturing plays a critical role in shaping key microstructural features, including fiber–matrix interfacial properties, matrix crystallinity, and interphase morphology. These characteristics, in turn, determine the composite’s macroscale mechanical performance. In carbon fiber-reinforced low-melt polyaryletherketone (LM-PAEK™) composites, the influence of processing conditions was systematically examined by producing three distinct sample types through automated fiber placement and post-processing: (1) fast cooling followed by cold crystallization, (2) controlled cooling from melt at 2 °C/min, and (3) fast cooling at rates exceeding 10,000 °C/min. Interfacial mechanical properties and interphase size were characterized using cyclic nanoindentation push-out tests and force-modulation atomic force microscopy, revealing that specimens cooled at 2 °C/min exhibit an interphase region approximately three times thicker than that of rapidly cooled specimens, with enhanced interfacial fiber–matrix strength and fracture toughness. These findings highlight the importance of controlling the interphase thickness in thermoplastic composites.
Interfacial behaviour of bonding between ultra-high performance concrete and concrete substrate: Evolution of microstructure and micromechanical properties
Facheng Song, Qinghua Li, Shilang Xu
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112445
超高性能混凝土与混凝土基板粘结界面行为:微观结构和微观力学性能的演变
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is increasingly used to repair and strengthen deteriorated concrete structures. However, the crucial details of the microstructural evolution and micromechanical properties of overlay transition zone (OTZ) in composite structures are insufficiently understood. This study presents a systematic, curing-age-dependent investigation of OTZ between UHPC and concrete substrate (CS) across curing ages ranging from 1 to 28 days. A series of tests were performed to examine the hydration kinetics, grid elastic modulus, coefficient of friction, micromorphology, and 3D pore distribution of OTZ. Our findings suggest a dual-scale redefinition of OTZ: (a) a narrow OTZ affected by the wall effect and (b) a broad OTZ that encompasses the reaction zone on the CS surface, the narrow OTZ, and the air void-rich zone. The thickness of the broad OTZ is dominated by the air void-rich zone and decreases with curing age, measuring approx. 110 μm at 28 days. Ions from the fresh UHPC migrating towards the CS surface undergo mild, ongoing secondary reactions with the existing hydrates, generating additional Ca(OH)2. After 1 to 3 days of curing, an easily identifiable blend band of Ca(OH)2 and C-S-H gels and a tight bond between UHPC and CS can be seen simultaneously in the narrow OTZ. With prolonged curing (7 and 28 days), this band fades as most of Ca(OH)2 is converted into C-S-H gels due to the pozzolanic activity of silica fume. This study concludes with an in-depth discussion of the evolution mechanisms driving the microstructure and micromechanical properties of OTZ.
Classification and Prediction of Flexural Properties of Bamboo Slices Made from Flattened Bamboo with a Gradient Structure Based on GA-BP Neural Network Model
Yuting Yang, Yu Luan, Jiarui Xu, Chaoran Lin, Yan He, Qin Su, Menghong Jiang, Jianchang Lian, Xuecai Ye, Long Feng, Meiling Chen, Changhua Fang
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112446
基于GA-BP神经网络模型的梯度平直竹片抗弯性能分类与预测
Bamboo slices (BS) have been successfully used in bamboo winding composites due to their excellent flexural properties. However, BS with a gradient structure is prone to breakage easily during the winding process, particularly when varying thicknesses are involved. This study investigated flexural properties and size effects of BS, as well as prediction of their flexural properties. A mathematical relationship was established between fiber content of BS and its radial position, revealing an exponential decay function with an average fit quality of 0.9. The flexural strength, flexural modulus and radius of curvature of BS increased with higher fiber content. However, for BS with a thickness of 0.7 mm, the radius of curvature exhibited an inverse relationship with fiber content when the load was applied to the side of BS with fewer vascular bundles. Analysis indicated that BS with thicknesses of 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm can be considered homogeneous materials, while BS with a thickness of 0.7 mm retained the gradient structure and properties of bamboo culm wall. Additionally, BS showed a significant size effect, where thicker BS displayed lower strength due to defect effect, variation of length-thickness ratio and hoop effect. At last, a GA-BP neural network model was developed and validated as an effective tool for predicting BS flexural properties based on their radial position, achieving an accuracy of over 95%. This study provides valuable insights into the flexural properties and size effects of BS, providing a scientific foundation and technical support for the development of bamboo winding products.
Innovative Strategy to Reduce Autogenous Shrinkage in Alkali-Activated Slag Using Hydrophilic Carbon Nanotube Sponge
Xinming Wang, Jing Zhong, Yubo Sun
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112447
利用亲水性碳纳米管海绵降低碱渣自缩水率的创新策略
Alkali-activated slag (AAS) cement is recognized as a sustainable alternative to Portland cement (PC) binders. However, its practical application in construction is hindered by significant autogenous shrinkage. This study presents an innovative internal curing strategy by incorporating a hydrophilic carbon nanotube sponge (H-CNTSP) into the AAS paste. Due to the high stiffness of the CNT framework, H-CNTSP exhibits remarkable absorption capacities for activator and pore solution, reaching 74 g/g and 67 g/g, respectively—236% higher than that of conventional superabsorbent polymer (SAP). The addition of just 0.08 wt.% H-CNTSP effectively reduces autogenous shrinkage by 71%, attributed to the sustained liquid release, as confirmed by the monitoring of internal relative humidity. Moreover, the loss in mechanical properties typically associated with internal curing agents is significantly minimized, thanks to the formation of a CNT/reaction product nanocomposite layer with enhanced stiffness. This study offers a promising solution to address the limitations of the AAS system, paving the way for its broader implementation in engineering applications.