Optimal characteristic nanosizes of mineral bridges in mollusk nacre

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (61) ◽  
pp. 32451-32456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Shao ◽  
Hong-Ping Zhao ◽  
Xi-Qiao Feng
Keyword(s):  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Optimal Characteristic

The nanosizes of mineral bridges linking neighboring platelets in various types of mollusk nacre dictate the optimal interfacial strength.

Study of Transcrystallization in Polymer Composites

1989 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin S. Hsiao ◽  
J. H. Eric
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Free Energy ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Semicrystalline Polymers ◽  
First Case

AbstractTranscrystallization of semicrystalline polymers, such as PEEK, PEKK and PPS, in high performance composites has been investigated. It is found that PPDT aramid fiber and pitch-based carbon fiber induce a transcrystalline interphase in all three polymers, whereas in PAN-based carbon fiber and glass fiber systems, transcrystallization occurs only under specific circumstances. Epitaxy is used to explain the surface-induced transcrystalline interphase in the first case. In the latter case, transcrystallization is probably not due to epitaxy, but may be attributed to the thermal conductivity mismatch. Plasma treatment on the fiber surface showed a negligible effect on inducing transcrystallization, implying that surface-free energy was not important. A microdebonding test was adopted to evaluate the interfacial strength between the fiber and matrix. Our preliminary results did not reveal any effect on the fiber/matrix interfacial strength of transcrystallinity.

scholarly journals First Principle Study of TiB2 (0001)/γ-Fe (111) Interfacial Strength and Heterogeneous Nucleation

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1573
Author(s):  
Qin Wang ◽  
Peikang Bai ◽  
Zhanyong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Heterogeneous Nucleation ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Interface Energy ◽  
Interface Fracture ◽  
Partial Density ◽  
Covalent Bonds ◽  
Tib2 Particles ◽  
Adhesion Work

TiB2/316L stainless steel composites were prepared by selective laser melting (SLM), and the adhesion work, interface energy and electronic structure of TiB2/γ-Fe interface in TiB2/316L stainless steel composites were investigated to explore the heterogeneous nucleation potential of γ-Fe grains on TiB2 particles using first principles. Six interface models composed of three different stacking positions and two different terminations were established. The B-terminated-top 2 site interface (“B-top 2”) was the most stable because of the largest adhesion work, smallest interfacial distances, and smallest interfacial energy. The difference charge density and partial density of states indicated that a large number of strong Fe-B covalent bonds were formed near the “B-top 2” interface, which increased the stability of interface. Fracture analysis revealed that the bonding strength of the “B-top 2” interface was higher than that of the Fe matrix, and it was difficult to fracture at the interface. The interface energy at the Ti-poor position in the “B-top 2” interface model was smaller than that of the γ-Fe/Fe melt, indicating that TiB2 had strong heterogeneous nucleation potency for γ-Fe.

scholarly journals Wettability in Metal Matrix Composites

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1034
Author(s):  
Massoud Malaki ◽  
Alireza Fadaei Tehrani ◽  
Behzad Niroumand ◽  
Manoj Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Aerospace Applications ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have been developed in response to the enormous demand for special industrial materials and structures for automotive and aerospace applications, wherein both high-strength and light weight are simultaneously required. The most common, inexpensive route to fabricate MMCs or metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) is based on casting, wherein reinforcements like nanoceramics, -carbides, -nitrides, elements or carbon allotropes are added to molten metal matrices; however, most of the mentioned reinforcements, especially those with nanosized reinforcing particles, have usually poor wettability with serious drawbacks like particle agglomerations and therefore diminished mechanical strength is almost always expected. Many research efforts have been made to enhance the affinity between the mating surfaces. The aim in this paper is to critically review and comprehensively discuss those approaches/routes commonly employed to boost wetting conditions at reinforcement-matrix interfaces. Particular attention is paid to aluminum matrix composites owing to the interest in lightweight materials and the need to enhance the mechanical properties like strength, wear, or creep resistance. It is believed that effective treatment(s) may enormously affect the wetting and interfacial strength.

Evaluation of interfacial strength between hydrating cement paste and epoxy coating

2021 ◽  
Vol 279 ◽  
pp. 122511
Author(s):  
Pratik Gujar ◽  
Aleena Alex ◽  
Manu Santhanam ◽  
Pijush Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Cement Paste ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Epoxy Coating

Realization of electromagnetic shielding performance for polyimide-matrix composite by self-metallization

2021 ◽  
pp. 002199832110316
Author(s):  
Jiayang Zhang ◽  
Hongjiang Ni ◽  
Ming Gong ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Daijun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Amic Acid ◽  
Thermal Reduction ◽  
Electromagnetic Shielding ◽  
Shielding Effectiveness ◽  
Heat Condition ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Effectiveness

Electromagnetic shielding performance has been achieved for a polyimide (PI)-matrix composite by the strategy of self-metallization of its thermosetting PI matrix. Self-metallization of the thermosetting PI was realized by silver ion/poly(amic acid) (PAA) precursor ion exchange and thermal reduction. The factors influencing the self-metallization were investigated. The electrical conductivity and integrity for the surface of the PI were achieved by optimization of ion exchange/thermal reduction parameters. The fabricated PI-matrix composite exhibits a maximum electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness value of 81 dB. Importantly, the electromagnetic shielding performance can be maintained even after heat condition of 300°C. Meanwhile, the surface-metallized PI composite exhibits mechanical property equivalent to the pristine composite, and an Ag/matrix interfacial strength higher than 19.6 MPa. Besides, self-metallization mechanism of the thermosetting PI was investigated.

Interfacial adhesion of nanoporous zeolite thin films

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 505-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lili Hu ◽  
Junlan Wang ◽  
Zijian Li ◽  
Shuang Li ◽  
Yushan Yan
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Interfacial Adhesion ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
In Situ Growth ◽  
Seeded Growth ◽  
Si Substrates ◽  
Film Substrate

Nanoporous silica zeolite thin films are promising candidates for future generation low-dielectric constant (low-k) materials. During the integration with metal interconnects, residual stresses resulting from the packaging processes may cause the low-k thin films to fracture or delaminate from the substrates. To achieve high-quality low-k zeolite thin films, it is important to carefully evaluate their adhesion performance. In this paper, a previously reported laser spallation technique is modified to investigate the interfacial adhesion of zeolite thin film-Si substrate interfaces fabricated using three different methods: spin-on, seeded growth, and in situ growth. The experimental results reported here show that seeded growth generates films with the highest measured adhesion strength (801 ± 68 MPa), followed by the in situ growth (324 ± 17 MPa), then by the spin-on (111 ± 29 MPa). The influence of the deposition method on film–substrate adhesion is discussed. This is the first time that the interfacial strength of zeolite thin films-Si substrates has been quantitatively evaluated. This paper is of great significance for the future applications of low-k zeolite thin film materials.

Microscopic study on the interfacial strength of hydrogenated amorphous carbon coating systems

2011 ◽  
Vol 205 (11) ◽  
pp. 3429-3433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Schaufler ◽  
Guang Yang ◽  
Karsten Durst ◽  
Erdmann Spiecker ◽  
Mathias Göken
Keyword(s):  
Microscopic Study ◽  
Amorphous Carbon ◽  
Carbon Coating ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Hydrogenated Amorphous Carbon ◽  
Hydrogenated Amorphous

scholarly journals Mechanics-based analysis of selected features of the exoskeletal microstructure of Popillia japonica

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 3253-3267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Cheng ◽  
Liyun Wang ◽  
Anette M. Karlsson
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Fracture Resistance ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Maximum Tensile Stress ◽  
Popillia Japonica ◽  
Japanese Beetle ◽  
Mechanical Responses ◽  
Helicoidal Structure

We explore key mechanical responses of the layered microstructure found in selected parts of the exoskeletons (pronotum, leg and elytron) of Popillia japonica (Japanese beetle). Image analyses of exoskeleton cross-sections reveal four distinct layered regions. The load-bearing inner three regions (exocuticle, mesocuticle, and endocuticle) consist of multiple chitin-protein layers, in which chitin fibers align in parallel. The exocuticle and mesocuticle have a helicoidal structure, where the stacking sequence is characterized by a gradual rotation of the fiber orientation. The endocuticle has a pseudo-orthogonal structure, where two orthogonal layers are joined by a thin helicoidal region. The mechanics-based analyses suggest that, compared with the conventional cross-ply structure, the pseudo-orthogonal configuration reduces the maximum tensile stress over the exoskeleton cross-section and increases the interfacial fracture resistance. The coexistence of the pseudo-orthogonal and helicoidal structures reveals a competition between the in-plane isotropy and the interfacial strength in nature’s design of the biocomposite.

Measurement of carbon nanotube–polymer interfacial strength

2003 ◽  
Vol 82 (23) ◽  
pp. 4140-4142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asa H. Barber ◽  
Sidney R. Cohen ◽  
H. Daniel Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Interfacial Strength
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