Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xianhe Cheng, Qigang Han, Boying Yue, Mingdi Shi, Chuncai Yang
Summary: The dual interface-enhanced sizing agents were prepared using self-assembled nano-polymers to achieve high surface roughness and interfacial wettability. Five self-assembled nano-polymer modified water-based sizing agents (NPSAs) with different cross-linking structures were synthesized. NPSAs exhibited homogeneous particle size in the range of 90-200 nm and heat stability below 200 degrees C. The CF surface properties were significantly improved by NPSAs, with surface roughness and surface energy reaching high values of 13.89 nm and 40.22 mN m-1. The CF/ER composites sized by NPSAs showed enhanced interlaminar shear strength (ILSS), flexural strength, and fracture toughness (KIC) by 70%, 51%, and 120% compared to the unoptimized composite, respectively. The reinforcing mechanism of NPSAs was clarified through the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE1), which improved the interfacial interlocking and adhesion ability of CF/ER composites. Additionally, NPSAs have the advantages of simple one-pot synthesis methods and no use of toxic solvents.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiang-Yi Song, Ya-Jie Wang, Jing-Xin Zhang, Dong-Ao Du, Hong-Yu Yang, Liang Zhao, Fan Peng, Xin Li, Feng Qiu
Summary: The purpose of this study is to prepare nano-TiCp reinforced Al-13Si-5Cu-2Ni matrix composites by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS), study the changes in microstructure and mechanical properties, and summarize the strengthening mechanism. The results show that the addition of nano-TiCp can significantly improve the nucleation rate of alpha-Al phase and refine alpha-Al dendrites. The size of precipitated phases Al2Cu is also refined by 28.1% and more evenly distributed. The tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of the alloy with 1 wt% nano-TiCp are increased by 5.7%, 6.5%, and 29% compared with the alloys without nano-TiCp. This work provides a reference for enhancing the properties of Al alloys with nano-particles to achieve microstructure refinement and performance improvement.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Karla J. Merazzo, Ander Garcia Diez, Carmen R. Tubio, Juan Carlos Manchado, Ramon Malet Murillo, Marc Perez, Pedro Costa, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez
Summary: This work reports the engineering of magnetic properties in composites based on ABS by adding different MNP. The ABS-based composites preserve the magnetic properties of the fillers and their mechanical properties depend on filler type and dimensions. The magnetic fillers do not significantly change the thermal, dielectric, and electrical properties of the composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mallampati Somaiah Chowdary, Gujjala Raghavendra, M. S. R. Niranjan Kumar, Shakuntala Ojha, Manne Anupama Ammulu, P. Phani Prasanthi
Summary: Hybrid composites with Kevlar/K, Sisal/S, and Polyester reinforcement, enhanced with varying percentages of Nano clay, demonstrated excellent mechanical properties and erosion wear resistance, particularly suitable for engineering materials in the aviation and automobile industry.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Peng Zhang, Qiaoyi Han, Jingjiang Wu, Yong Zhang, Tianhang Zhang
Summary: The effects of nano-SiO2, heating temperatures, and cooling measures on the physical, mechanical, and microscopic properties of engineered cementitious composites (ECC) after exposure to high temperatures were evaluated. The addition of nano-SiO2 effectively enhanced the mechanical characteristics of the composites at lower temperatures, but the performance decreased at higher temperatures. The cooling measures also influenced the appearance and strength of the composites after exposure to high temperatures.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mengyuan Lu, Huigang Xiao, Min Liu, Jianhua Feng
Summary: It has been proposed an effective fiber modification method, which enhances the mechanical properties. A thin SiO2 layer was formed on carbon fiber surface through the condensation and polymerization of tetraethyl orthosilicate under alkaline conditions, which can react with Ca(OH)2 to form calcium silicate hydrate and condense the fiber-matrix interface. Nano-SiO2 modified carbon fibers were produced and the mechanical properties of modified carbon fiber reinforced cementitious composites were investigated. The modified material exhibited significant enhancements in flexural strength and tensile strength, as well as improved post-crack behavior and toughness properties due to the denser microstructure of fiber-matrix interface.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Cunao Feng, Yu Guo, Zhenyang Yu, Kai Chen, Dagang Wang, Xiaowei Li, Yong Luo, Qingliang Wang, Dekun Zhang
Summary: An anti-wear filler of SCF-MoS2 was synthesized by hydrothermal method and blended with nano-SiO2 to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of PEEK composites. The addition of SCF-MoS2 increased the elastic modulus and tensile strength of the composites, while reducing the friction coefficient and wear rate. The composites also exhibited good tribological properties in a simulated coal mine environment.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Gao, Zhizheng Rong, Peng Du, Dejian Sun, Ka Gao, Linan An
Summary: This study prepared a 5 vol% Al2O3 nanoparticles reinforced 6061 Al matrix nanocomposite by mechanical alloying and hot-pressing. The effect of milling time on the morphology of powder and the microstructure and mechanical properties of nanocomposites was investigated. The results showed that milling time influenced the mechanical properties through the distribution of Al2O3 nanoparticles in the Al matrix. A longer milling time was required to achieve uniform dispersion of Al2O3 nanoparticles within Al grains, resulting in improved mechanical properties. The nanocomposite prepared with 50 hours of milling exhibited a tensile strength of 602 MPa and an elongation to failure of 8.8%, which were higher than those of similar materials reported previously.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amr Osman, Abdelmoty Elhakeem, Saleh Kaytbay, Abdalla Ahmed
Summary: By dispersing reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and alumina into the epoxy matrix at different hybrid ratios, the synergy of RGO and alumina at 6:4 was found to enhance thermal conductivity by 23.4%, retain insulation properties, increase tensile strength, and improve storage modulus. The settling of alumina nanoparticles on the graphene surface inhibits electron transfer and eliminates graphene agglomerations, making it an important study for designing optimal multi-functional polymeric packaging materials.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Vishnu Prasad, K. Sekar, M. A. Joseph
Summary: The study evaluates the mechanical properties of unmodified and nano TiO2 coated flax fibre composites. Improvement in tensile, flexural, and interlaminar shear strength was observed with the use of nano TiO2 coating and silane treatment. Reduction in water diffusion coefficient and enhanced compatibility between fibres and matrix were achieved, leading to improved mechanical properties and water absorption resistance.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Duraibabu Dhanapal, J. Ranjitha, S. Vijayalakshmi, Suresh Sagadevan
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop a newly synthesized ether-linked N, N-tetraglycidyl diamino-diphenyl ether (TGDDE) epoxy resin incorporated with amine-functionalized zinc oxide (F-ZnO) to enhance its mechanical and thermal properties. The TGDDE epoxy resin was synthesized and characterized, and the F-ZnO was synthesized using a condensation method. The mechanical and thermal behavior of the TGDDE epoxy matrix and nano-composites were analyzed, and the results showed that the inclusion of 1 wt% of F-ZnO nanoparticles achieved the highest improvement in mechanical properties, thermal stability, and DMA analysis.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Sufen Dong, Danna Wang, Ashraf Ashour, Baoguo Han, Jinping Ou
Summary: Nickel-plated carbon nanotubes (Ni-CNTs) with different aspect ratios significantly impact the mechanical properties of reactive powder concrete (RPC). Incorporating Ni-CNTs with aspect ratio of 1000 enhances compressive strength, while aspect ratio of 125 improves flexural strength, and aspect ratio of 1500 increases toughness through better dispersibility and pining effect of nickel coating.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Aryabhat Darnal, Zaryab Shahid, Himani Deshpande, Jeeeun Kim, Anastasia Muliana
Summary: This study investigates the ability to tune the mechanical properties of 3D printed objects by designing programmable filaments composed of PLA and TPU with different volume ratios and varying the raster angle during printing.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xuchao Wang, Jun Zhao, Enzhao Cui, Zhefei Sun, Hao Yu
Summary: The study investigated the impact of graphene sizes on interfacial characteristics, microstructures, and mechanical properties of Al2O3-WC-TiC ceramic composites. The results showed that graphene thickness influenced the interfacial reaction products and their sizes. Graphene with low thickness and large lateral size was found to be more beneficial for improving the mechanical properties of the composites.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hemn Unis Ahmed, Ahmed S. Mohammed, Azad A. Mohammed
Summary: The addition of nano-silica particles can enhance the properties of recycled plastic aggregates geopolymer concrete and help to safely utilize the recycled plastic aggregates in concrete. Experimental research shows that this technique can significantly improve most properties of recycled plastic aggregates geopolymer concrete and mitigate the negative impact of recycled plastic on concrete performance.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Zhi Wang, Huimin Dong, Shaoping Bai, Delun Wang
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Samuel Obamiyi, Zhihui Wang, Edward Sommers, P. Emile Rossouw, Dimitrios Michelogiannakis
ANGLE ORTHODONTIST
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Zhi Wang, Delun Wang, Huimin Dong, Shudong Yu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Z. H. Wang, B. Niu, Q. Wang, C. Dong, J. C. Jie, T. M. Wang, T. G. Nieh
Summary: The newly designed ultrastrong MSS exhibits extremely high ultimate tensile strength and decent uniform elongation, offering a new pathway for developing high-performance MSSs.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Zhi Wang, Delun Wang, Shudong Yu, Xiaopeng Li, Huimin Dong
Summary: This paper presents a unified approach for error identification of machine tools using double ball bar (DBB) tests and a reconfigurable mechanism model. With five different mechanisms employed based on the types of motion of a machine tool measured, the proposed method is valid for error identification of machine tools composed of linear and rotary axes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Zhi Wang, Delun Wang, Yu Wu, Huimin Dong, Shudong Yu
Summary: The motion accuracy of a linear axis is currently represented by geometric errors in standards, but new invariant methods have been proposed to identify translational and angular error motions based on global kinematic properties, providing a more rigorous and accurate approach for precision testing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Zhi Wang, Yahui Zhang, David Kennedy
Summary: This paper proposes an equivalent linearization method considering higher order statistics for the geometrically nonlinear random vibration problems of complex structures, based on nonlinear reduced order modeling techniques. The nonlinear reduced order models are constructed using commercial finite element codes, and an improvement to the stiffness coefficients determination is achieved through the equivalence relation, resulting in a significant reduction in computational cost and eliminating the need for additional commercial finite element codes. The nonlinear terms are regulated to introduce higher order statistics into the equations of motion, and a linearized system is used to predict the random response of the original nonlinear system, significantly increasing computational efficiency.
COMPUTERS & STRUCTURES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Zhi-hui Wang, Xiang-rong Zhou, Wei-hui Liu
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hairui Yang, Baoli Sun, Baopu Li, Caifei Yang, Zhihui Wang, Jenhui Chen, Lei Wang, Haojie Li
Summary: This paper proposes a novel Iterative Class Prototype Calibration (ICPC) framework to address the domain shift issue in conventional zero-shot learning (ZSL). The proposed framework uses a pseudo-labeling stage and a model retraining stage to improve the generalization performance of ZSL models.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS FOR VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Wei Wang, Ziyi Wang, Mengzhu Wang, Haojie Li, Zhihui Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a new label form, called importance filtered soft label, which maximizes the nuclear norm of a soft label matrix to filter noisy probability values and produce a more reliable form of importance filtered soft label. Several prevalent label-induced losses are reformulated using this label form in a probability-weighted manner to optimize them more correctly and alleviate the negative adaptation problem.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Z. Wang, M. E. Spoon, J. Khan, A. Basir Barmak, P. Emile Rossouw, D. Michelogiannakis
Summary: This study found significant changes in condylar position-related measurements in growing patients with unilateral posterior crossbite (UPC) undergoing rapid maxillary expansion (RME) followed by fixed orthodontic treatment (FOT).
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Zhihui Wang, Samuel Obamiyi, Shaima Malik, P. Emile Rossouw, Ross H. Tallents, Dimitrios Michelogiannakis
Proceedings Paper
Robotics
Xiaopeng Li, Zhi Wang, Huimin Dong, Shudong Yu, Delun Wang
MECHANISM DESIGN FOR ROBOTICS
(2019)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
S. Obamiyi, S. Malik, Z. Wang, S. Singh, E. P. Rossouw, L. Fishman, C. Feng, D. Michelogiannakis, R. H. Tallents
NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Zhi Wang, Delun Wang, Xiaopeng Li, Huimin Dong, Shudong Yu
COMPUTATIONAL KINEMATICS
(2018)
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)
