Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. Jiao, J. Zhang, Y. Y. Liu, X. G. Liu, Q. Zhang, S. F. Tang, Z. Q. Liu, Z. F. Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrates the construction of multiscale micro/nano-architectures in a hybrid composite material containing two different carbon forms, showing remarkable mechanical efficiency with good damage tolerance and rising R-curve behavior. This verifies the potential of nacre-inspired designs for enhancing fracture toughness in carbon systems.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Neptun Yousefi, Sandra J. Fisher, Christoph Burgstaller, Milo S. P. Shaffer, Alexander Bismarck
Summary: Uncured solid bisphenol-A epoxy resins containing up to 20 wt% carbon nanotubes were prepared using melt blending in a high shear mixer to produce fine nanocomposite powders. The resulting well-dispersed nanocomposites exhibited improved mechanical properties and through-thickness electrical conductivity with intermediate CNT loadings.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yi Zhang, Feifei Wang, Yongtao Yu, Jiajia Wu, Yingying Cai, Jian Shi, Hideaki Morikawa, Chunhong Zhu
Summary: With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, obtaining clean water from limited resources has become a pressing concern. Inspired by nature, a hydrogel matrix composed of PVA, SA, cross-linked by borax and doped with ZIF-67 and graphene has been successfully developed for producing clean water. The hydrogel demonstrates high water harvesting and releasing efficiency, as well as excellent evaporation rate on seawater, indicating its potential in multiple scenarios for clean water production and sustainable wastewater treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Victor Morales-Florez, Arturo Dominguez-Rodriguez
Summary: This review article provides a comprehensive overview and discussion on the fabrication methods and mechanical properties improvement of ceramic matrix composites using different carbon allotropes as reinforcements. Although significant improvements have been achieved, there are still some critical issues that need to be addressed in order to fully exploit the potential of this reinforcement strategy.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Dashan Mi, Zhongguo Zhao, Haiqing Bai
Summary: The orientation and dispersion of nanoparticles greatly affect the conductivity and mechanical properties of nanocomposites. This study investigates the influence of different molding methods and shear conditions on the dispersion and orientation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in polypropylene/CNTs nanocomposites. It is found that high dispersion of CNT agglomerates hinders the formation of a conductive network, while increased orientation of CNTs results in current only flowing in the orientation direction.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Z. Y. Xu, C. J. Li, P. Gao, X. You, R. Bao, D. Fang, J. M. Tao, J. H. Yi
Summary: A novel aluminum matrix composites with different lengths of CNTs and heterogeneous structural were prepared, showing improved mechanical properties due to synergistic effects and fiber-like reinforcement in the heterogeneous structure design.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yafei Liu, Xiaoya Chang, Mengying Wang, Huinan Guo, Weiqin Li, Yijing Wang
Summary: The hierarchically structured CuCo2O4/CuO/carbon nanotubes material synthesized via a solvothermal method exhibits outstanding electrochemical performance, with high specific capacitance and cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Erfan Zal Nezhad, Xiang Qu, Farayi Musharavati, Fadi Jaber, Mark R. Appleford, S. Bae, Kaan Uzun, Morgan Struthers, Muhammad E. H. Chowdhury, Amith Khandakar
Summary: In this study, hydroxyapatite/titanium nanotube/carbon nanotube (HA/TNT/CNT) nanocomposites with different CNT contents were fabricated and their mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and tribological characteristics were investigated. The results showed that HA/TNT/CNT with higher CNT content exhibited improved mechanical properties and reduced wear debris volume, with no cytotoxicity in in-vitro biocompatibility tests.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yangjun Zou, Xiaozhong Huang, Benhui Fan, Zuojuan Du, Chunqi Wang, Yu Liu, Jianling Yue, Jinbo Bai
Summary: This research investigates the interfacial structure in silicon carbide fiber-reinforced silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites, revealing a more complex interphase structure. The findings of this study have significant value for future interface design and optimization.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yurou Chen, Yadong Wu, Jun Li, Xuqiang Peng, Shun Wang, Huile Jin
Summary: Introducing aminated carbon nanotubes and acidified carbon nanotubes to modulate the interfacial interactions in fluororubber composites significantly improved their mechanical, electrical, thermal, and wear properties.
Article
Thermodynamics
Yaqin Wu, Feiyue Wang, Zhupu Fan, Zihang Wang, Wenying Yang, Wenqin Ju, Weixin Lei, Youlan Zou, Zengsheng Ma
Summary: In this paper, an internally enhanced high strength conductive three-dimensional (3D) biochar framework composite of high porosity biochar and carbon nanotube (HPBC/CNTs) is synthesized to improve the cyclic stability and electrochemical performances of the cathode material in lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs).
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yanan Zhang, Xinyang Liu, Fan Ji, Cheng Liu, Yubing Hu, Wei Jiang, Yifan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the influence of chemically grafting CNTs on the surface of carbon fibers on the mechanical properties of Ti/CFRP laminates. It was found that the grafting of CNTs significantly improved the bending and interlaminar shear strength of the laminates, as well as the deformation resistance and reduced damaged area.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Guixiang Zhao, Hong-Yuan Liu, Xiaoyu Cui, Xusheng Du, Helezi Zhou, Yiu-Wing Mai, Yuan-Yuan Jia, Wenyi Yan
Summary: Carbon nanotubes were coated on short glass fibers through flame synthesis, and these composites were used as a feedstock for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. Tensile tests showed that the use of these composites resulted in improved mechanical properties due to enhanced interface adhesion. The printing raster angles did not affect the tensile properties, and scanning electron microscopy images confirmed the random distribution of fillers within the printed samples.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xuanqi Guo, Yunfan Li, Ziran Zeng, Yilin Zhao, Xiao Lei, Yaoyu Wang, Dingyi Guo, Feng Liu
Summary: Laser-induced carbon nanosheets based flexible pressure sensors have gained attention. By utilizing the reshaping characteristics of a thermoplastic substrate, a simple laser thermoforming process was used to form a hierarchical structure on the surface of the LICs film. This structure, combined with the use of CNTs/LICs composite, resulted in a pressure sensor with high sensitivity and potential applications in flexible electronics.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuxin Sun, Xiwen Zhang, Dongyu Zhao
Summary: The current study reports the synthesis and characterization of aminopropyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane-treated carbon nanotube (AFCNT)-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites. The CNTs were functionalized with PDMS-NH2 to enhance their properties. The AFCNTs were then successfully dispersed in epoxy resin using an emulsifier and a three-roller mill. The resulting AFCNT-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites showed improved mechanical and thermal properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luca Lavagna, Mattia Bartoli, Simone Musso, Daniel Suarez-Riera, Alberto Tagliaferro, Matteo Pavese
Summary: In this study, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were synthesized on an oil-well cement substrate using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. The effect of the synthesis process on cement was thoroughly investigated, and FE-SEM, RAMAN, and X-Ray spectroscopy were used to analyze the modifications in the cementitious matrix and the unique morphological features of CNTs.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nicole Aegerter, Alex Luijten, Daniele Massella, Paolo Ermanni
Summary: This research proposes a modified additive manufacturing route to efficiently manufacture polypropylene micromixers and produce stable nanosuspensions through flash nanoprecipitation (FNP) process.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Martin Lott, Antonio S. Gliozzi, Federico Bosia
Summary: This paper experimentally demonstrates the use of discrete resonances to image acoustic sources and mechanical changes in thin plates with different boundary shapes. The proposed method involves coupled numerical and experimental data processing, and only requires knowledge of the sample geometry. The authors show that the artificial coupling induced by non-orthogonality of free modes can be corrected using numerical simulations and a mathematical transformation of the antenna geometry. Imaging of active sources is achieved through coherent summation of the elastic field, while imaging mechanical changes is addressed using incoherent summation over the modes, leading to symmetry problems for the plates.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Anastasiia O. Krushynska, Daniel Torrent, Alejandro M. Aragon, Raffaele Ardito, Osama R. Bilal, Bernard Bonello, Federico Bosia, Yi Chen, Johan Christensen, Andrea Colombi, Steven A. Cummer, Bahram Djafari-Rouhani, Fernando Fraternali, Pavel I. Galich, Pedro David Garcia, Jean-Philippe Groby, Sebastien Guenneau, Michael R. Haberman, Mahmoud I. Hussein, Shahram Janbaz, Noe Jimenez, Abdelkrim Khelif, Vincent Laude, Mohammad J. Mirzaali, Pawel Packo, Antonio Palermo, Yan Pennec, Ruben Pico, Maria Rosendo Lopez, Stephan Rudykh, Marc Serra-Garcia, Clivia M. Sotomayor Torres, Timothy A. Starkey, Vincent Tournat, Oliver B. Wright
Summary: This review article provides a summary of recent advances and hot research topics in nanophononics and elastic, acoustic, and mechanical metamaterials based on the authors' presentations at the EUROMECH 610 Colloquium. Unlike a conventional review, it focuses on the state-of-the-art and emerging research directions in these fields rather than historical viewpoints. The article covers basic definitions, design strategies, analysis techniques, and discussions of challenges and applications in each topic, offering valuable insights for early-career researchers and others interested in these areas.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luca Lavagna, Roberto Nistico
Summary: Even though cement is a well-consolidated material, its chemistry remains complex and non-obvious. The hydration mechanism plays a crucial role in developing cement with specific compositions, properties, and porosities. This document provides a survey of the chemistry behind cement and discusses topics such as the manufacture process, chemical reactions, setting mechanisms, porosity classification, and the use of recycled waste materials. It highlights the influence of water on chemical transformations in cement, the role of water in porosity formation, and the potential of sustainable cementitious formulations using waste materials.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Letizia Aghemo, Luca Lavagna, Eliodoro Chiavazzo, Matteo Pavese
Summary: To expand the application scope of renewable energy, the development of storage systems is essential. Sorption thermal energy storage (STES) has gained interest for long-term thermal energy storage. This study provides a comprehensive review of existing sorbent-sorbate pairs, with a focus on their costs.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Raffaella Sesana, Cristiana Delprete, Marco Pizzarelli, Matteo Crachi, Luca Lavagna, Domenico Borrelli, Antonio Caraviello
Summary: In this research, a wide experimental campaign was conducted to study the influence of different processing parameters on the hardness properties of additive manufactured Inconel (TM) 718 specimens. The optimal hardness testing procedure for additive manufacturing was also investigated. The study found that the orientation of the printing direction can result in scattering in hardness measurements and indentation size effect. Heat treatment can reduce the difference in hardness values and measurement scattering. Careful handling of hardness data is necessary when dealing with additive manufactured materials.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
G. J. Chaplain, A. S. Gliozzi, B. Davies, D. Urban, E. Descrovi, F. Bosia, R. V. Craster
Summary: By 3D printing samples from a photo-responsive polymer, we can dynamically fine-tune the operating frequency of a topological waveguide using laser excitation, addressing the potential weakness of fixed narrow band of frequencies. This approach significantly improves upon existing static tunability strategies based on modifying the geometry. We demonstrate our method using a version of the classical Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
M. Mazzotti, A. Foehr, O. R. Bilal, A. Bergamini, F. Bosia, C. Daraio, N. M. Pugno, M. Miniaci
Summary: Hierarchy provides unique opportunities for advanced material design with superior properties. However, its role in vibration mitigation and wave manipulation remains unclear. In this study, we demonstrate that designing non self-similar hierarchical geometries enables the creation of periodic structures supporting multiple highly attenuative and broadband bandgaps at different frequencies. The type of band gap mechanism is identified by examining the vibrational mode shapes and dispersion diagram of the unit cell.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Federica Ongaro, Federico Bosia, Nicola M. Pugno
Summary: Suture joints play a crucial role in the mechanical properties of biological structures, but their effects on vibration attenuation and dynamic loads are not well understood. This paper investigates the dynamic response of periodic layered media with suture joints using an analytical approach. The results show that the suture geometry and material properties have a significant influence on the system, and the addition of hierarchy can widen the bandgaps and shift them to higher frequencies. A synergy between hierarchy and structure is also observed, providing superior wave attenuation levels. These findings suggest a potential design concept for bioinspired devices with efficient and tailorable wave attenuation properties.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luca Lavagna, Andrea Santagati, Mattia Bartoli, Daniel Suarez-Riera, Matteo Pavese
Summary: The dispersion and interaction of graphene in the cement matrix can be improved by oxidizing graphene with sulfonitric acid. This oxidation process enhances the mechanical and electrical properties of the final cement composites.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Luca Lavagna, Daniel Suarez-Riera, Matteo Pavese
Summary: This study investigates the application of carbon fibers, carbon nanotubes, and graphene nanoplatelets in cement. Through functionalization, these carbon reinforcements show significant improvement in the mechanical properties of the composites and exhibit a synergistic effect.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Federico Bosia, Vinicius F. Dal Poggetto, Antonio S. Gliozzi, Gabriele Greco, Martin Lott, Marco Miniaci, Federica Ongaro, Miguel Onorato, Seyedeh F. Seyyedizadeh, Mauro Tortello, Nicola M. Pugno
Summary: Nature has developed complex structures over millions of years of evolution to achieve advanced properties and functionalities that current technology often cannot replicate. Hierarchical structures are widely observed in natural materials and play a crucial role in optimizing mechanical, thermal, and optical properties.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xi Liu, Wei Shen, Jincun Fu, Toshiaki Natsuki, Lvtao Zhu
Summary: The 3-D carbon fiber reinforced resin matrix composite tubes were designed and formed using a novel braiding-winding-pultrusion processing technique. The effects of temperature environments on the mechanical responses and damage behaviors of the composite tubes were investigated, and it was found that the structural design of the tubes directly affects their axial bearing capacity.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Weihao Yuan, Ziyang Zhang, Yueshan Li, Yudong Huang, Zhengxiang Zhong, Zhen Hu
Summary: In this study, the simultaneous self-healing of matrix and interface damage of fiber-reinforced composites was achieved by integrating extrinsic self-healing based on microcapsules and internal self-healing based on coordination interaction. The high exothermic action of epoxy resin and mercaptan repair agent in the self-healing process was observed using infrared thermal imaging technology for in-situ and real-time damage detection.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Israr Ud Din, Adnan Ahmed, Farah Tarek, Wesley Cantwell, Kamran A. Khan
Summary: In this study, a finite element model driven by XCT was developed to simulate the folding characteristics of origami structures, and the results showed good agreement with experimental data. The study demonstrates the potential application of XCT-driven FE modeling in simulating foldable structures.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yishan Yang, Yukang Lai, Song Zhao, Hongguang Chen, Renshu Li, Yongjiang Wang
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of a new transparent fiber reinforced polymer material (tGFRP) with high transparency and superior mechanical properties by controlling the refractive index of epoxy resin and using a novel processing technique.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yuhang Liu, Kai Huang, Junfeng Ding, Shangyang Yu, Zhixing Li, Li Zhang, Licheng Guo
Summary: This study proposes a method for accurately predicting the penetration failure load of composites using acoustic emission (AE) data. The method includes a cyclic loading test schedule and an extrapolation method based on uncertainty. The results show that this method can accurately predict the failure load when LR equals 1.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jinxia Cai, Bing Xie, Yunliang Jiang, Jinshan Lu, Zeyu Li, Pu Mao, Mohsin Ali Marwat, Haibo Zhang
Summary: This research aims to develop ternary nanocomposites composed of polycarbonate, Al2O3 nanoparticles, and BaTiO3 nanowires for capacitive energy-storage. By optimizing the capacitor materials, the discharge energy density and efficiency have been improved, and the superiority of the ternary polymer nanocomposites for dielectric energy-storage has been validated through finite element analysis.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Hon Lam Cheung, Mohsen Mirkhalaf
Summary: The aim of this study is to develop physics-based models and establish a structure-property relationship for short fiber composites. High-fidelity full-field simulations are computationally expensive and time-consuming, so the use of artificial neural networks and transfer learning technique is proposed to solve this issue and improve modeling accuracy and efficiency.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yue Jiang, Juyoung Leem, Ashley M. Robinson, Shuai Wu, Andy H. Huynh, Dongwon Ka, Ruike Renee Zhao, Yan Xia, Xiaolin Zheng
Summary: The effect of interface engineering on the combustion and mechanical performance of high-loading B/HTPB composites was investigated in this study. It was found that both covalently bonded and nonpolar/nonpolar interfaces effectively reduced the aggregation of B particles, promoting combustion efficiency and burning rate, and enhancing the mechanical properties of the composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
R. Mohsenzadeh, B. H. Soudmand, A. H. Najafi, M. Fattahi, D. P. Uyen
Summary: This study examines the morphological features of nano-zeolite nanoparticles incorporated into ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene nanocomposites. The dispersion of nanoparticles within the polymer matrix was improved following nano-zeolite incorporation. The size and distribution of nanoparticles were determined through tailored histograms, and the effective elastic moduli of nanocomposites were calculated, considering interfacial effects.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Chunming Ji, Jiqiang Hu, Rene Alderliesten, Jinchuan Yang, Zhengong Zhou, Yuguo Sun, Bing Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of impact damage on the fatigue behavior of CF/PEEK-titanium hybrid laminates. A fatigue life model is proposed to predict the S-N curves of the laminates based on energy dissipation approach. The energy dissipation behavior of the laminates under different experimental conditions is analyzed through post-impact fatigue tests, and the correlation between impact damage and fatigue dissipation energy is determined. The validity of the proposed model is verified through fatigue tests under different stress ratios and impact energy levels.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shaokai Hu, Ping Han, Chao Meng, Ying Yu, Shaolong Han, Haoyu Wang, Gang Wei, Zheng Gu
Summary: This study decorates MXene on the surface of carbon fiber using different bonding interactions to improve the interface adhesion and mechanical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers composites (CFRPs). The results demonstrate that CFRPs reinforced by CF-c-MXene show the optimal properties, with significant improvements in impact strength and interfacial shear strength compared to the unsized carbon fiber-reinforced composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Steven U. Mamolo, Henry A. Sodano
Summary: This study demonstrates that chlorination of ANFs and oxygen plasma treatment of carbon fibers enables the formation of a chlorinated ANF (Cl-ANF) interphase, resulting in a 79.8% increase in interfacial shear strength and a 33.7% increase in short beam strength in CFRP composites. This method provides a rapid and reliable process to improve the mechanical properties of CFRPs without degrading the tensile strength of the carbon fibers.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yuyang Zhang, Huimin Li, Xin Liu, Yanhong Chen, Chengwei Qin, Daining Fang
Summary: Establishing a prediction model for the mechanical properties of three-dimensional tubular braided composites at different temperatures is of great significance. This study adopted a multi-scale modeling framework based on micro-computed tomography to consider the characteristics of the real yarn cross section and establish a realistic trans-scale finite element model for the composites. The predicted mechanical properties were found to be significantly affected by temperature.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shengtao Dai, Fei Yan, Jiaming Guo, Huiru Hu, Yu Liu, Liu Liu, Yuhui Ao
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a hyperbranched waterborne polyurethane sizing agent and cellulose nanocrystal modified zinc oxide nanohybrids to improve the interface and properties of carbon fiber reinforced composites. The modified composites exhibited remarkable enhancements in mechanical properties and exceptional UV resistance.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Libera Vitiello, Martina Salzano de Luna, Veronica Ambrogi, Giovanni Filippone
Summary: The identification of the percolation threshold in short fiber composites is crucial for assessing material properties and biodegradation speed. In this study, an original rheological approach was used to estimate the percolation threshold of hemp and kenaf-based composites, which showed good agreement with conventional dielectric spectroscopy analyses.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
