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Thermally conductive and self-healable liquid metal elastomer composites based on poly(ionic liquid)s
Jianhui Zeng, Xuancheng Li, Ting Liang, Taoying Rao, Zeyu Zheng, Yimin Yao, Jian-Bin Xu, Rong Sun, Liejun Li
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108922
基于聚离子液体的导热自愈型液态金属弹性体复合材料
The rapid advancement of high-density chip packaging, driven by the AI revolution, demands high-performance thermal interface materials (TIMs). Nvidia’s GPU Blackwell B200 exceeds 800 W/cm2 in heat flux, underscoring the challenge of efficient heat management as chips shrink and power density rises. However, balancing high thermal conductivity and strong adhesion remains a persistent challenge for existing TIMs. In response to this issue, we introduce a novel TIM that incorporates poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs) as the matrix and liquid metal (LM) as the thermal conductive filler. This PIL/LM composite is fabricated using a straightforward physical blending method, resulting in that the composite with a mass fraction of 90 % LM exhibits excellent thermal stability, superior mechanical compliance, excellent self-healing properties, strong interfacial adhesion (1 MPa for steel), high thermal conductivity (4.3 W/(m·K)) and low interface contact thermal resistance (5.05 ± 1.21 × 10−7 m2·K/W), which is critical for ensuring efficient heat dissipation. This TIM shows remarkable heat dissipation capabilities and robust mechanical stability under thermal stress. This work highlights the significant potential of PILs in thermal management applications and provides a promising avenue for developing flexible TIMs that combine both adhesion and thermal conductivity.
在人工智能革命的推动下,高密度芯片封装的快速发展需要高性能的热界面材料(TIMs)。英伟达的GPU Blackwell B200的热流密度超过800 W/cm2,这凸显了随着芯片体积缩小和功率密度上升,高效热管理的挑战。然而,平衡高导热性和强附着力仍然是现有TIMs面临的持续挑战。针对这一问题,我们提出了一种以聚离子液体(PILs)为基体,液态金属(LM)为导热填料的新型TIM。该PIL/LM复合材料采用直接的物理共混方法制备,结果表明,质量分数为90 % LM的复合材料具有优异的热稳定性,优异的机械柔顺性,优异的自修复性能,强界面粘附性(钢为1 MPa),高导热系数(4.3 W/(m·K))和低界面接触热阻(5.05 ± 1.21 × 10−7 m2·K/W),这是确保高效散热的关键。这种TIM在热应力下表现出显著的散热能力和强大的机械稳定性。这项工作突出了PILs在热管理应用中的巨大潜力,并为开发结合附着力和导热性的柔性TIMs提供了一条有前途的途径。
Interface reaction and properties of carbon nanotubes-aluminum composites
Qingshuo Zhang, Mengran Zhou, Jingyu Shi, Chengkai Sun, Xian Cui, Qingyu Shi, Jinquan Wei
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108949
碳纳米管-铝复合材料界面反应及性能研究
Carbon nanotubes/aluminum (CNTs/Al) composites have great potentials due to their light weight, outstanding mechanical and electrical properties. It is easy to enhance the mechanical strength of the CNTs/Al composites, but very difficult to improve the electrical properties. Here, CNTs/Al composites are prepared by powder metallurgy (PM) and friction stir processing (FSP) followed by hot press, respectively. The interface reaction between CNTs and Al inside the composites are investigated. Some new hexagonal compounds consist of Al, C and some O are frequently detected in the CNTs/Al composites. The atomic ratio of Al to C in these compounds deviates from 4:3, indicates that there might be some non-Al4C3 phase aluminum carbide in the composites. Atomic diffusion between C and Al matrix are also observed in the composite prepared by FSP and hot press under high pressure, which also result in some hexagonal compounds. The CNTs/Al-FSP composite containing ∼ 4 wt% CNTs prepared by FSP combined with hot press behave a superior electrical conductivity of 38.4 MS/m, which is slightly higher than that of the commercial pure Al (AA 1060). The tensile strength and total elongation of CNTs/Al-FSP composite had improved by 28.7 % and 15.3 % compared with AA 1060, which is attributed to tightly bonded CNTs/Al interface.
碳纳米管/铝(CNTs/Al)复合材料具有重量轻、力学性能和电学性能优异等优点,具有广阔的应用前景。提高CNTs/Al复合材料的机械强度很容易,但提高其电性能却非常困难。本文采用粉末冶金法(PM)和搅拌摩擦法(FSP)制备CNTs/Al复合材料,然后采用热压法制备。研究了复合材料中CNTs与Al之间的界面反应。在碳纳米管/铝复合材料中经常检测到一些由Al、C和O组成的六方化合物。这些化合物中Al与C的原子比偏离4:3,表明复合材料中可能存在非al4c3相的碳化铝。用FSP和热压法制备的复合材料在高压下也观察到C和Al基体之间的原子扩散,也产生了一些六方化合物。通过热压法制备的含有 ~ 4 wt%碳纳米管的CNTs/Al-FSP复合材料的电导率为38.4 MS/m,略高于商用纯Al (AA 1060)。与AA 1060相比,CNTs/Al- fsp复合材料的抗拉强度和总伸长率分别提高了28.7 %和15.3 %,这主要归功于CNTs/Al界面的紧密结合。
Development of Reprocessable Structural Adhesives Based on Covalent Adaptable Networks for Wind Turbine Blade
Donghyeon Lee, Jong-Hyun Kim, Seong Baek Yang, Dong-Jun Kwon
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112519
基于共价自适应网络的可再加工风电叶片结构胶粘剂的研制
Since the 2000s, the increasing installation of wind turbines has highlighted the challenges associated with the disposal of decommissioned turbines at the end of their service life. This study investigates solutions for enhancing the recyclability of composite materials generated during wind turbine decommissioning, while also addressing issues related to adhesive removal and disposal. This study addition of disulfide epoxy additive (DEA) into structural adhesives to introduce covalent adaptive networks (CANs). An optimal formulation was developed to ensure reprocessability while maintaining mechanical properties. The addition of DEA resulted in a decrease in mechanical strength and Tg, while reprocessability was enhanced. Reprocessing experiments showed that specimens with more than 15 wt% DEA recovered mechanical properties, with 20 wt% achieving the highest recovery (73% of initial shear strength) after two cycles. Fracture surface analysis revealed a shift from brittle to ductile failure with increasing DEA. Fatigue testing also confirmed improved durability, with strength loss reduced from 57% (0 wt%) to 26% (20 wt%) after 1000 cycles. This phenomenon is attributed to the flexibility of the aliphatic structure, which reduces crack propagation rates while simultaneously promoting reversible bond dissociation and reformation. This study provides fundamental data for wind turbine blade waste management and recycling technology development. The findings are expected to contribute to the advancement of sustainable wind turbine materials.
自2000年代以来,风力涡轮机的安装数量不断增加,这凸显了在涡轮机使用寿命结束时处理退役涡轮机的挑战。本研究探讨了提高风力涡轮机退役期间产生的复合材料可回收性的解决方案,同时也解决了与粘合剂去除和处置相关的问题。研究了在结构胶粘剂中加入二硫环氧添加剂(DEA)以引入共价自适应网络(can)。开发了一种最佳配方,以确保可再加工性,同时保持机械性能。DEA的加入降低了材料的机械强度和Tg,提高了材料的再加工性。再处理实验表明,超过15 wt% DEA的试样恢复了力学性能,20 wt%的试样在两个循环后达到最高的恢复(73%的初始抗剪强度)。断口分析显示,随着DEA的增加,脆性破坏向延性破坏转变。疲劳测试也证实了耐久性的提高,在1000次循环后,强度损失从57% (0 wt%)减少到26% (20 wt%)。这种现象归因于脂肪族结构的柔韧性,它降低了裂纹扩展速率,同时促进了可逆键的解离和重组。本研究为风电叶片废弃物管理和回收利用技术的发展提供了基础数据。这一发现有望为可持续风力涡轮机材料的发展做出贡献。
On preventing thermal damage in high-temperature joining applications of thermoplastic composites with metals
Dimitrios Gaitanelis, Chris Worrall, Mihalis Kazilas
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112522
热塑性复合材料与金属高温连接中防止热损伤的研究
This paper addresses the critical need for a comprehensive investigation into the thermal limits of thermoplastic composites in thermal joining applications with metals. A numerical framework is employed to identify processing conditions that prevent thermal degradation in composite-metal joining, demonstrated through a case study of laser joining carbon fibre (CF) reinforced poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) with a Ti6AL4V Titanium (Ti) alloy. The PEEK kinetics are integrated in the numerical solver and a coupled thermal-chemical analysis takes place that accounts for the heating rate effect on the material’s thermal response. To validate the model, an experimental investigation takes place where the two materials are joined with a varying laser power. To assess the extent of thermal degradation, the produced joints are examined with optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and attenuated total reflection – Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. To correlate the resulting thermal degradation with their mechanical response, lap-shear tests are performed. A good agreement is found between the two investigations: the model accurately identifies 500 W as the critical threshold where thermal degradation initiates (α ≈ 1.2%), leading to a 9% drop in joint strength. Optimal joint performance is achieved at 450 W - just below the degradation threshold - while higher powers result in severe thermal damage and porosities, causing performance losses of up to 76%. These findings demonstrate that the proposed methodology can effectively determine the thermal limits of CF/PEEK in fast heating applications where the exact temperature-time combination that would lead to thermal damage is elusive. Therefore, the model could be used to optimise a range of joining applications where high-temperature - short-duration processing is applied and thermal degradation is a potential issue.
本文解决了对热塑性复合材料在金属热连接应用中的热极限进行全面研究的迫切需要。通过激光连接碳纤维(CF)增强聚醚醚酮(PEEK)与Ti6AL4V钛(Ti)合金的案例研究,采用数值框架来确定防止复合金属连接中热降解的加工条件。PEEK动力学集成在数值求解器中,并进行耦合热化学分析,以解释加热速率对材料热响应的影响。为了验证该模型,进行了一项实验研究,将两种材料与不同的激光功率结合在一起。为了评估热降解的程度,用光学显微镜、扫描电子显微镜和衰减全反射-傅里叶变换红外光谱检查了生产的接头。为了将产生的热退化与它们的机械响应联系起来,进行了拉剪试验。两种研究结果吻合良好:该模型准确地将500w确定为热降解开始的临界阈值(α≈1.2%),导致接头强度下降9%。最佳接头性能在450w时实现,略低于退化阈值,而更高的功率会导致严重的热损伤和孔隙,导致性能损失高达76%。这些发现表明,所提出的方法可以有效地确定CF/PEEK在快速加热应用中的热极限,在这种应用中,导致热损伤的确切温度-时间组合是难以捉摸的。因此,该模型可用于优化一系列连接应用,其中应用了高温-短时间加工,热降解是一个潜在的问题。
A coupled 3D hyper-viscoelastic constitutive model for thin woven composite prepregs in preforming and consolidation
Deyong Sun, Jianchao Zou, Yifeng Xiong, Wanrui Zhang, Chongrui Tang, Weizhao Zhang
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112514
薄编织复合材料预浸料预成型和固结过程的三维超粘弹性耦合本构模型
The prepreg compression molding (PCM) has emerged as an effective method for mass production of woven composite parts with complex geometry. The two coupling effects between non-uniform thickness deformation and yarn angle variation, viscoelastic compaction modulus and yarn angle variation due to preforming, which are often neglected in existing models, are actually critical in correct prediction for quality of final composite parts. To address these issues, a coupled 3D hyper-viscoelastic constitutive model was developed, and its efficacy was validated through bias-extension tests, confirming its capability to account for the coupling effect related to initial thickness variations caused by yarn angle change. Additionally, out-of-plane compaction deformation tests demonstrated the model’s ability to incorporate variations in compaction material properties under different yarn angles, further affirming its applicability. To further test performance of the constitutive model, benchmark single-dome PCM experiments were conducted with thin woven prepregs. Comparative analysis of experimental and modeling results revealed the superb prediction accuracy of the model for part geometry and yarn angle distribution, respectively, after PCM. Furthermore, this new model significantly decreases the relative error of thickness prediction to 11.7% compared to that of 34.2% of the previous decoupled model. As a result, this newly established model can effectively capture the coupled material responses throughout the preforming and consolidation stages, assisting more realistic representation of the PCM process.
预浸料压缩成型(PCM)是一种有效的批量生产复杂几何形状编织复合材料零件的方法。预成型过程中不均匀厚度变形与纱线角度变化、粘弹性压实模量和纱线角度变化之间的耦合效应在现有模型中经常被忽略,而这对于正确预测最终复合材料零件的质量至关重要。为了解决这些问题,研究人员开发了一个耦合的三维超粘弹性本构模型,并通过偏伸试验验证了其有效性,证实了该模型能够解释纱线角度变化引起的初始厚度变化相关的耦合效应。此外,面外压实变形试验表明,该模型能够考虑不同纱线角度下压实材料性能的变化,进一步证实了其适用性。为了进一步测试本构模型的性能,采用薄编织预浸料进行了基准单圆顶PCM实验。实验结果与模型结果的对比分析表明,PCM后模型对零件几何形状和纱线角度分布的预测精度较高。此外,该模型将厚度预测的相对误差显著降低到11.7%,而之前解耦模型的相对误差为34.2%。因此,这个新建立的模型可以有效地捕捉整个预成形和固结阶段的耦合材料响应,有助于更真实地表示PCM过程。
Designing Microcapsules/Ti3C2Tx MXene-based Composite Fabric Coatings for Human Moist-heat Monitoring and Management
Yunyi Guo, Fanrong Sun, Ajiao Zhao, Kunlin Chen
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2025.111186
人体湿热监测与管理用微胶囊/Ti3C2Tx mxene复合织物涂层的设计
Humidity monitoring plays a crucial role in human health monitoring by enabling real-time tracking of human skin's sweating conditions. However, traditional humidity-sensing fabrics are limited in their ability to achieve coordinated regulation and effective management of both humidity and heat in practical applications. In this study, a microcapsule/Ti3C2Tx-based composite fabric coating is designed by combining phase-change microcapsules with Ti3C2Tx nanosheets through electrostatic attraction, further incorporating hydrophilic polyacrylate. The incorporation of microcapsules effectively enhances the specific surface area and expands the moisture adsorption channels. Within a relative humidity range of 11-97%, the sensitivity of the coated fabric can reach an impressive 1619%. Additionally, the coated fabric maintains excellent breathability (>500 mm/s), facilitating sweat evaporation. The integration of phase-change materials further equips the fabric with thermal management capabilities, enabling it to regulate skin temperature by absorbing and releasing heat during sweat evaporation. The practicality of the coated fabric is further assessed using the wet cup method to simulate skin sweating, during which changes in humidity and temperature are recorded throughout the heating and cooling processes. Consequently, the developed coating demonstrates high sensitivity, effective moist-heat management, and comfort, offering innovative ideas and strategies for the design of humidity-monitoring textiles.
湿度监测通过实时跟踪人体皮肤的出汗情况,在人体健康监测中起着至关重要的作用。然而,传统的湿感织物在实际应用中实现湿度和热量的协调调节和有效管理的能力有限。本研究通过静电吸引将相变微胶囊与Ti3C2Tx纳米片结合,并进一步掺入亲水性聚丙烯酸酯,设计了微胶囊/Ti3C2Tx基复合织物涂层。微胶囊的掺入有效地提高了比表面积,扩大了吸湿通道。在11-97%的相对湿度范围内,涂层织物的灵敏度可以达到令人印象深刻的1619%。此外,涂层织物保持良好的透气性(>500毫米/秒),促进汗水蒸发。相变材料的集成进一步使织物具有热管理能力,使其能够在汗水蒸发过程中通过吸收和释放热量来调节皮肤温度。使用湿杯法模拟皮肤出汗,进一步评估涂层织物的实用性,在加热和冷却过程中记录湿度和温度的变化。因此,所开发的涂层具有高灵敏度,有效的湿热管理和舒适性,为湿度监测纺织品的设计提供了创新的思路和策略。