Ceramic matrix composites(CMCs)are highly promising materials for the next generation of aero-engines.However,machining of CMCs suffers from low efficiency and poor surfacefinish,which presents an obstacle to their wide...Ceramic matrix composites(CMCs)are highly promising materials for the next generation of aero-engines.However,machining of CMCs suffers from low efficiency and poor surfacefinish,which presents an obstacle to their wider application.To overcome these problems,this study investigates high-efficiency deep grinding of CMCs,focusing on the effects of grinding depth.The results show that both the sur-face roughness and the depth of subsurface damage(SSD)are insensitive to grinding depth.The material removal rate can be increased sixfold by increasing the grinding depth,while the surface roughness and SSD depth increase by only about 10%.Moreover,it is found that the behavior of material removal is strongly dependent on grinding depth.As the grinding depth is increased,fibers are removed in smaller sizes,with thefiber length in chips being reduced by about 34%.However,too large a grinding depth will result in blockage by chip powder,which leads to a dramatic increase in the ratio of tangential to normal grinding forces.This study demonstrates that increasing the depth of cut is an effective approach to improve the machining efficiency of CMCs,while maintaining a good surfacefin-ish.It provides the basis for the further development of high-performance grinding methods for CMCs,which should facilitate their wider application.展开更多
The two-parameter Weibull model is used to describe the fiber strength distribution.The stress carried by the intact and fracture fibers on the matrix crack plane during unloading/reloading is determined based on the ...The two-parameter Weibull model is used to describe the fiber strength distribution.The stress carried by the intact and fracture fibers on the matrix crack plane during unloading/reloading is determined based on the global load sharing criterion.The axial stress distribution of intact fibers upon unloading and reloading is determined based on the mechanisms of fiber sliding relative to matrix in the interface debonded region.The interface debonded length,unloading interface counter slip length,and reloading interface new slip length are obtained by the fracture mechanics approach.The hysteresis loops corresponding to different stresses considering fiber failure are compared with the cases without considering fiber failure.The effects of fiber characteristic strength and fiber Weibull modulus on the fiber failure,the shape,and the area of the hysteresis loops are analyzed.The predicted quasi-static unloading/reloading hysteresis loops agree well with experimental data.展开更多
The modified equivalent inclusion theory by the authors and the internal variable theory are employed to investigate the evolution of the microcracks in whisker toughening ceramics and the influence of the microcracks...The modified equivalent inclusion theory by the authors and the internal variable theory are employed to investigate the evolution of the microcracks in whisker toughening ceramics and the influence of the microcracks on the mechanical properties of the material. The effect of residual thermostrain, whisker content and aspect ratio is considered. The modulus, initial nonlinear load, strength and nonlinear constitutive relation are calculated and some important conclusions are given.展开更多
The main Iimitation to the toughening of the α-Al2O3/Ni composite is the poor bonding atthe interface. which causes the nickel particles to be pulled-out during crack propagation with-out obvious plastic deformation....The main Iimitation to the toughening of the α-Al2O3/Ni composite is the poor bonding atthe interface. which causes the nickel particles to be pulled-out during crack propagation with-out obvious plastic deformation. A proper control of oxygen content at the Al2O3-Ni interfacecan promote wetting at the intedece, and produce a mechanically interlocked and chemically strengthened intedece, causing most of the nickel particles to be stretched to failure and to expe-rience severe plastic deformation during crack propagation in the composite. Fracture toughnesstesting using a modified double cantilever beam method with in situ observation of crack prop-agation in a scanning electron microscope shows that the composite with the strengthenedinterface has a more desirable R-curve behaviour and a higher fracture toughness value than thenormal composite.展开更多
Three series of Al2O3/Al laminated ceramic matrix composites,named SPA,SPV and HP,were fabricated by different methods.SPA and SPV were prepared using Al2O3 slices and Al slurry via screen printing and subsequent heat...Three series of Al2O3/Al laminated ceramic matrix composites,named SPA,SPV and HP,were fabricated by different methods.SPA and SPV were prepared using Al2O3 slices and Al slurry via screen printing and subsequent heat treatment in air or vacuum.HP samples were made by hot pressing the layered stack of Al foils and Al2O3 slices.SEM and XRD were applied to analyze the microstructure and the interlayer crystal phase.The bending strength,fracture toughness and fracture work of the samples made by the three methods were measured and compared.The results show that the composites have much better toughness and higher fracture work than the Al2O3 slice.Among the samples made by the three methods,the samples made by hot pressing have the optimum mechanical performance.The displacement-load curves and fracture mechanism were analyzed.展开更多
In this work,C_(f)/(CrZrHfNbTa)C-SiC high-entropy ceramic matrix composites with good load-bearing,elec-tromagnetic shielding and ablation resistance were designed and reported for the first time.The compos-ites were ...In this work,C_(f)/(CrZrHfNbTa)C-SiC high-entropy ceramic matrix composites with good load-bearing,elec-tromagnetic shielding and ablation resistance were designed and reported for the first time.The compos-ites were fabricated by an efficient combined processing of slurry infiltration lamination(SIL)and precur-sor infiltration and pyrolysis(PIP).Density and porosity of the as-fabricated composites are 2.72 g/cm^(3) and 12.44 vol.%,respectively,and the flexural strength is 185±13 MPa.Due to the carbon fiber rein-forcement with high conductivity and strong reflection,and high-entropy(CrZrHfNbTa)C ceramic matrix with strong absorbability,the total Electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency(SET)of the compos-ites with a thickness of 3 mm are as high as 88.2 dB and 90 dB respectively in X-band and Ku-band.This means that higher than 99.999999%electromagnetic shielding is achieved at 8-18 GHz,showing excel-lent electromagnetic shielding performance.The C_(f)/(CrZrHfNbTa)C-SiC composites also present excellent ablation resistance,with the linear and mass ablation rates of 0.9μm/s and 1.82 mg/s after ablation at the heat flux of 5 MW/m^(2) for 300 s(∼2450℃).This work opens a new insight for the synergistic de-sign of structural and functional integrated materials with load-bearing,electromagnetic shielding and ablation resistance,etc.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM)of ceramic matrix composites(CMCs)has enabled the production of highly customized,geometrically complex and functionalized parts with significantly improved properties and functionality,compa...Additive manufacturing(AM)of ceramic matrix composites(CMCs)has enabled the production of highly customized,geometrically complex and functionalized parts with significantly improved properties and functionality,compared to single-phase ceramic components.It also opens up a new way to shape damage-tolerant ceramic composites with co-continuous phase reinforcement inspired by natural ma-terials.Nowadays,a large variety of AM techniques has been successfully applied to fabricate CMCs,but variable properties have been obtained so far.This article provides a comprehensive review on the AM of ceramic matrix composites through a systematic evaluation of the capabilities and limitations of each AM technique,with an emphasis on reported results regarding the properties and potentials of AM man-ufactured ceramic matrix composites.展开更多
Ultra-high-temperature ceramic matrix composites(UHTCMCs)based on a ZrB_(2)/SiC matrix have been investigated for the fabrication of reusable nozzles for propulsion.Three de Laval nozzle prototypes,obtained by sinteri...Ultra-high-temperature ceramic matrix composites(UHTCMCs)based on a ZrB_(2)/SiC matrix have been investigated for the fabrication of reusable nozzles for propulsion.Three de Laval nozzle prototypes,obtained by sintering with either hot pressing(HP)or spark plasma sintering(SPS),were tested 2-3 times in a hybrid rocket motor for proving reusability.Sections were extracted after oxidation tests to study the microstructural changes and oxidative and thermomechanical stresses induced by the repeated tests.Compared to a reference graphite nozzle,no measurable erosion was observed for the UHTCMC-based nozzles.The oxidation mechanism consisted in the formation of a ZrO_(2)intermediate layer,with a liquid silicon oxide(SiO_(2))layer on the surface that was displaced by the action of the gas flux towards the divergent part of the nozzle,protecting it from further oxidation.Both specimens obtained by HP and SPS displayed similar performance,with very slight differences,which were attributed to small changes in porosity.These tests demonstrated the capability of complex-shaped prototypes made of the developed UHTCMCs to survive repeated exposure to environments representative of a realistic space propulsion application,for overall operating time up to 30 s,without any failure nor measurable erosion,making a promising step towards the development of reusable rocket components.展开更多
Continuous fiber reinforced SiC ceramic matrix composites(FRCMCs-SiC)are currently the preferred material for hot section components,safety–critical components and braking components(in the aerospace,energy,transport...Continuous fiber reinforced SiC ceramic matrix composites(FRCMCs-SiC)are currently the preferred material for hot section components,safety–critical components and braking components(in the aerospace,energy,transportation)with high value,and have triggered the demand for machining.However,the high brittleness,anisotropy,and heterogeneity of materials bring great challenges to machining,due to high mechanical and thermal loads,severe tool wear,and poor machining quality.With the increasing demand of FRCMCs-SiC parts,high-quality and high-efficient machining has become a hot issue.This review paper provides a detailed literature survey on the machining of FRCMCs-SiC.The material removal mechanism,defect form,and interfacial mechanical properties of FRCMCs-SiC were summarized.The machining processes of FRCMCs-SiC were introduced,and their respective advantages and disadvantages were compared.Given the low machinability(high hardness,high brittleness,anisotropy,and heterogeneity)of FRCMCs-SiC,preliminary experiments have proved that ultrasonic-assisted machining and laser-assisted machining have shown unique advantages in reducing force and tool wear,improving machining quality and machining efficiency.The machined surface integrity was discussed,the influence of process parameters on the machined surface quality was analyzed,and the machining defects of FRCMCs-SiC were summarized.But for FRCMCs-SiC,the existing quantitative evaluation of the machined surface integrity was weak and unsystematic.展开更多
Graphene nanoplatelets(GNPs)are considered to be one of the most promising new reinforcements due to their unique two-dimensional structure and remarkable mechanical properties.In addition,their impressive electrical ...Graphene nanoplatelets(GNPs)are considered to be one of the most promising new reinforcements due to their unique two-dimensional structure and remarkable mechanical properties.In addition,their impressive electrical and thermal properties make them attractive fillers for producing multifunctional ceramics with a wide range of applications.This paper reviews the current status of the research and development of graphene-reinforced ceramic matrix composite(CMC)materials.Firstly,we focused on the processing methods for effective dispersion of GNPs throughout ceramic matrices and the reduction of the porosity of CMC products.Then,the microstructure and mechanical properties are provided,together with an emphasis on the possible toughening mechanisms that may operate.Additionally,the unique functional properties endowed by GNPs,such as enhanced electrical/thermal conductivity,are discussed,with a comprehensive comparison in different ceramic matrices as oxide and nonoxide composites.Finally,the prospects and problems needed to be solved in GNPs-reinforced CMCs are discussed.展开更多
The panel-type structures used in aerospace engineering can be subjected to severe highfrequency acoustic loadings in service. This paper evaluates the frequency-dependent random fatigue of panel-type structures made ...The panel-type structures used in aerospace engineering can be subjected to severe highfrequency acoustic loadings in service. This paper evaluates the frequency-dependent random fatigue of panel-type structures made of ceramic matrix composites（CMCs） under acoustic loadings. Firstly, the high-frequency random responses from the broadband random excitation will result in more stress cycles in a deinite period of time. The probability density distributions of stress amplitudes will be different in different frequency bandwidths, though the peak stress estimations are identical. Secondly, the fatigue properties of CMCs can be highly frequency-dependent. The fatigue evaluation method for the random vibration case is adopted to evaluate the fatigue damage of a representative stiffened panel structure. The frequency effect through S-N curves on random fatigue damage is numerically veriied. Finally, a parameter is demonstrated to characterize the mean vibration frequency of a random process, and hence this parameter can further be considered as a reasonable loading frequency in the fatigue tests of CMCs to obtain more reliable S-N curves.Therefore, the inluence of vibration frequency can be incorporated in the random fatigue model from the two perspectives.展开更多
The matrix crack evolution of cross-ply ceramic matrix composites under uniaxial tensile loading is investigated using the energy balance method.Under tensile loading,the cross-ply ceramic matrix composites have five ...The matrix crack evolution of cross-ply ceramic matrix composites under uniaxial tensile loading is investigated using the energy balance method.Under tensile loading,the cross-ply ceramic matrix composites have five damage modes.The cracking mode 3 contains transverse cracking,matrix cracking and fiber/matrix interface debonding.The cracking mode 5 only contains matrix cracking and fiber/matrix interface debonding.The cracking stress of modes 3 and 5 appearing between existing transverse cracks is determined.And the multiple matrix crack evolution of mode 3 is determined.The effects of ply thickness,fiber volume fraction,interface shear stress and interface debonding energy on the cracking stress and matrix crack evolution are analyzed.Results indicate that the cracking mode 3 is more likely to appear between transverse cracks for the SiC/CAS material.展开更多
We studied the characteristics of two-scale pore structure of preform in the deposition process and the mass transfer of reactant gas in dual-scale pores, and observed the physiochemical phenomenon associated with the...We studied the characteristics of two-scale pore structure of preform in the deposition process and the mass transfer of reactant gas in dual-scale pores, and observed the physiochemical phenomenon associated with the reaction. Thereby, we established mathematical models on two scales, respectively, preform and reactor. These models were used for the numerical simulation of the process of ceramic matrix composites densified by isothermal chemical vapor infiltration(ICVI). The models were used to carry out a systematic study on the influence of process conditions and the preform structure on the densification behaviors. The most important findings of our study are that the processing time could be reduced by about 50% without compromising the quality of the material, if the processing temperature is 950-1 000 ℃ for the first 70 hours and then raised to 1 100 ℃.展开更多
The W -Co compound precursor powders with an average particle sife of 60 nm were prepared by the chemical coprecipitation as the raw materials of Na2WO1 and CoCl2 and as the reagents of HCI and NH3 ?H2O. After re-duci...The W -Co compound precursor powders with an average particle sife of 60 nm were prepared by the chemical coprecipitation as the raw materials of Na2WO1 and CoCl2 and as the reagents of HCI and NH3 ?H2O. After re-ducing and carburizing the precursor powders by hydrogen gas and CO-CO 2 mixture gas. the WC-Co composite povvders ivith an average particle size of 0. 18/wi can be obtained. The purity and particle size of powders -were analysed by XRD and TEM. respectively. Meanwhile, the key factors to influ-ence the reducing and carburizing process of powders were also studied.展开更多
Ceramic matrix composites(CMCs) are one of the most promising materials in the field of gas turbines,with superior weight and thermal properties. Its surface morphology is different from the traditional casting airfoi...Ceramic matrix composites(CMCs) are one of the most promising materials in the field of gas turbines,with superior weight and thermal properties. Its surface morphology is different from the traditional casting airfoil components, which mainly comes from different weaving methods and different braided tow thickness. However, few people have studied the influence of surface morphology of ceramic matrix composites(CMCs) on the development of boundary layer and the resulting flow loss. In this paper, Tex Gen is used to generate different surface morphology structures of ceramic matrix composites(CMCs), and the surface flow characteristics of corresponding CMCs plates are numerically studied. It is found that the slope of the displacement thickness of the woven surface first increases and then decreases in the whole transition interval. Thicker braided tow thickness and denser braiding method will induce earlier flow transition phenomenon and produce greater flow loss;The flow loss on the surface of CMCs plate is mainly composed of the vortex loss in the pit and the boundary layer loss outside the pit, and the boundary layer loss is dominant. The weaving methods has a greater influence on the flow state and flow loss of the boundary layer.展开更多
The thermal shock fatigue behaviors of pure hot-pressed alumina and 30 wt.% TiC/Al2O3 composites were studied. The effect of TiC and Al2O3 starting particle size on the mechanical properties of the composites was disc...The thermal shock fatigue behaviors of pure hot-pressed alumina and 30 wt.% TiC/Al2O3 composites were studied. The effect of TiC and Al2O3 starting particle size on the mechanical properties of the composites was discussed. Indentation-quench test was conducted to evaluate the effect of thermal fatigue temperature difference （ΔT） and number of thermal cycles （Ⅳ） on fatigue crack growth （Δa）. The mechanical properties and thermal fatigue resistance of TiC/Al203 composites are remarkably improved by the addition of TiC. The thermal shock fatigue of monolithic alumina and TiC/Al2O3 composites is due to a ＂true＂ cycling effect （thermal fatigue）. Crack deflection and bridging are the predominant reasons for the improvement of thermal shock fatigue resistance of the composites.展开更多
Carbon fibre reinforced carbon and silicon carbide dual matrix composites（C/C-SiC） were fabricated by the warm compacted-in situ reaction.The microstructure,mechanical properties,tribological properties,and wear mec...Carbon fibre reinforced carbon and silicon carbide dual matrix composites（C/C-SiC） were fabricated by the warm compacted-in situ reaction.The microstructure,mechanical properties,tribological properties,and wear mechanism of C/C-SiC composites at different brake speeds were investigated.The results indicate that the composites are composed of 58wt%C,37wt%SiC,and 5wt%Si.The density and open porosity are 2.0 g.cm^（-3） and 10%,respectively.The C/C-SiC brake composites exhibit good mechanical properties.The flexural strength can reach up to 160 MPa,and the impact strength can reach 2.5 kJ.m^（-2）.The C/C-SiC brake composites show excellent tribological performances.The friction coefficient is between 0.57 and 0.67 at the brake speeds from 8 to 24 m·s^（-1）.The brake is stable,and the wear rate is less than 2.02×10^（-6） cm^3·J^（-1）.These results show that the C/C-SiC brake composites are the promising candidates for advanced brake and clutch systems.展开更多
Atomic oxygen （AO） is considered the most erosive particle to spacecraft materials in low earth orbit （LEO）. Carbon fiber, car-bon/carbon （C/C）, and some modified C/C composites were exposed to a simulated AO en...Atomic oxygen （AO） is considered the most erosive particle to spacecraft materials in low earth orbit （LEO）. Carbon fiber, car-bon/carbon （C/C）, and some modified C/C composites were exposed to a simulated AO environment to investigate their behaviors in LEO. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, AO erosion rate calculation, and mechanical property testing were used to characterize the material properties. Results show that the carbon fiber and C/C specimens undergo significant degradation under the AO bombing. According to the effects of AO on C/C-SiC and CVD-SiC-coated C/C, a condensed CVD-SiC coat is a feasible approach to protect C/C composites from AO degradation.展开更多
The mechanical properties of silica material in the monolithic form are ;far from acceptable levels. In this paper, 3D stitched quartz preform was used for the fiber reinforcement, and quartz fibers- reinforced silica...The mechanical properties of silica material in the monolithic form are ;far from acceptable levels. In this paper, 3D stitched quartz preform was used for the fiber reinforcement, and quartz fibers- reinforced silica composites were prepared by the silica sol-infiltration-sintering method. The density of the composite was up to 1.71 g/cm3 after 10 infiltration-sintering cycles. The flexural strength and the in-plane shear strength were 61.7 MPa and 20.3 MPa, respectively. The flexural stress-deflection curve exhibited mostly nonlinear behavior, which was different from that of monolithic ceramics. Because of the existence of the fiber in Z axis direction, shearing property between the different layers of 3D stitched composites were greatly enhanced. Toughness effect of the 3D stitched quartz preform was conspicuous. The as-fabricated composites showed non-catastronhic failure behavior resulting from weak fiber/matrix interface.展开更多
The high temperature dielectrics of Quartz fiber-reinforced silicon dioxide ceramic （Si02/SiO2 ） composites were studied both theoretically and experimentally. A multi-scale theoretical model was developed based on ...The high temperature dielectrics of Quartz fiber-reinforced silicon dioxide ceramic （Si02/SiO2 ） composites were studied both theoretically and experimentally. A multi-scale theoretical model was developed based on the theory of dielectrics. It was realized to predict dielectric properties at higher temperature （ 〉 1200 ℃） by experimental data mining for correlative coefficients in model. The results show that the dielectrics of SiO2/SiO2, which were calculated with the theoretical model, were in agreement with experimental measured value.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92060203,52105453,and 92360304)the Science Center for Gas Turbine Project(No.P2022-A-IV-002-001).
文摘Ceramic matrix composites(CMCs)are highly promising materials for the next generation of aero-engines.However,machining of CMCs suffers from low efficiency and poor surfacefinish,which presents an obstacle to their wider application.To overcome these problems,this study investigates high-efficiency deep grinding of CMCs,focusing on the effects of grinding depth.The results show that both the sur-face roughness and the depth of subsurface damage(SSD)are insensitive to grinding depth.The material removal rate can be increased sixfold by increasing the grinding depth,while the surface roughness and SSD depth increase by only about 10%.Moreover,it is found that the behavior of material removal is strongly dependent on grinding depth.As the grinding depth is increased,fibers are removed in smaller sizes,with thefiber length in chips being reduced by about 34%.However,too large a grinding depth will result in blockage by chip powder,which leads to a dramatic increase in the ratio of tangential to normal grinding forces.This study demonstrates that increasing the depth of cut is an effective approach to improve the machining efficiency of CMCs,while maintaining a good surfacefin-ish.It provides the basis for the further development of high-performance grinding methods for CMCs,which should facilitate their wider application.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51075204)the Graduate Innovation Foundation of Jiangsu Province(CX08B-133Z)the Doctoral Innovation Foundation of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics(BCXJ08-05)~~
文摘The two-parameter Weibull model is used to describe the fiber strength distribution.The stress carried by the intact and fracture fibers on the matrix crack plane during unloading/reloading is determined based on the global load sharing criterion.The axial stress distribution of intact fibers upon unloading and reloading is determined based on the mechanisms of fiber sliding relative to matrix in the interface debonded region.The interface debonded length,unloading interface counter slip length,and reloading interface new slip length are obtained by the fracture mechanics approach.The hysteresis loops corresponding to different stresses considering fiber failure are compared with the cases without considering fiber failure.The effects of fiber characteristic strength and fiber Weibull modulus on the fiber failure,the shape,and the area of the hysteresis loops are analyzed.The predicted quasi-static unloading/reloading hysteresis loops agree well with experimental data.
文摘The modified equivalent inclusion theory by the authors and the internal variable theory are employed to investigate the evolution of the microcracks in whisker toughening ceramics and the influence of the microcracks on the mechanical properties of the material. The effect of residual thermostrain, whisker content and aspect ratio is considered. The modulus, initial nonlinear load, strength and nonlinear constitutive relation are calculated and some important conclusions are given.
文摘The main Iimitation to the toughening of the α-Al2O3/Ni composite is the poor bonding atthe interface. which causes the nickel particles to be pulled-out during crack propagation with-out obvious plastic deformation. A proper control of oxygen content at the Al2O3-Ni interfacecan promote wetting at the intedece, and produce a mechanically interlocked and chemically strengthened intedece, causing most of the nickel particles to be stretched to failure and to expe-rience severe plastic deformation during crack propagation in the composite. Fracture toughnesstesting using a modified double cantilever beam method with in situ observation of crack prop-agation in a scanning electron microscope shows that the composite with the strengthenedinterface has a more desirable R-curve behaviour and a higher fracture toughness value than thenormal composite.
基金Funded by the Guangdong Province Major Science and Technology Program (No.2008A090300002)
文摘Three series of Al2O3/Al laminated ceramic matrix composites,named SPA,SPV and HP,were fabricated by different methods.SPA and SPV were prepared using Al2O3 slices and Al slurry via screen printing and subsequent heat treatment in air or vacuum.HP samples were made by hot pressing the layered stack of Al foils and Al2O3 slices.SEM and XRD were applied to analyze the microstructure and the interlayer crystal phase.The bending strength,fracture toughness and fracture work of the samples made by the three methods were measured and compared.The results show that the composites have much better toughness and higher fracture work than the Al2O3 slice.Among the samples made by the three methods,the samples made by hot pressing have the optimum mechanical performance.The displacement-load curves and fracture mechanism were analyzed.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(no.2022YFB3707700)Program of Shang-hai Academic/Technology Research Leader(no.23XD1424300)National Natural Science Foundation of China(no.52332003).
文摘In this work,C_(f)/(CrZrHfNbTa)C-SiC high-entropy ceramic matrix composites with good load-bearing,elec-tromagnetic shielding and ablation resistance were designed and reported for the first time.The compos-ites were fabricated by an efficient combined processing of slurry infiltration lamination(SIL)and precur-sor infiltration and pyrolysis(PIP).Density and porosity of the as-fabricated composites are 2.72 g/cm^(3) and 12.44 vol.%,respectively,and the flexural strength is 185±13 MPa.Due to the carbon fiber rein-forcement with high conductivity and strong reflection,and high-entropy(CrZrHfNbTa)C ceramic matrix with strong absorbability,the total Electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency(SET)of the compos-ites with a thickness of 3 mm are as high as 88.2 dB and 90 dB respectively in X-band and Ku-band.This means that higher than 99.999999%electromagnetic shielding is achieved at 8-18 GHz,showing excel-lent electromagnetic shielding performance.The C_(f)/(CrZrHfNbTa)C-SiC composites also present excellent ablation resistance,with the linear and mass ablation rates of 0.9μm/s and 1.82 mg/s after ablation at the heat flux of 5 MW/m^(2) for 300 s(∼2450℃).This work opens a new insight for the synergistic de-sign of structural and functional integrated materials with load-bearing,electromagnetic shielding and ablation resistance,etc.
基金This work was supported by Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission(Nos.KQTD20190929172505711,20200925155544005)The author(Ji Zou)gratefully acknowledges the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52022072)This work was also supported by Shenzhen International Collaboration Programme(No.GJHZ20200731095606021).The authors acknowledge the assistance of SUSTech Core Research Facilities.
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM)of ceramic matrix composites(CMCs)has enabled the production of highly customized,geometrically complex and functionalized parts with significantly improved properties and functionality,compared to single-phase ceramic components.It also opens up a new way to shape damage-tolerant ceramic composites with co-continuous phase reinforcement inspired by natural ma-terials.Nowadays,a large variety of AM techniques has been successfully applied to fabricate CMCs,but variable properties have been obtained so far.This article provides a comprehensive review on the AM of ceramic matrix composites through a systematic evaluation of the capabilities and limitations of each AM technique,with an emphasis on reported results regarding the properties and potentials of AM man-ufactured ceramic matrix composites.
基金This work received support by the EU's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant No.685594(C^(3)HARME:Next Generation Ceramic Composites for Harsh Combustion Environment and Space)project CARBOSPACE(Ultrarefractory Ceramic Composites for Aerospace Defense Transport Energy).
文摘Ultra-high-temperature ceramic matrix composites(UHTCMCs)based on a ZrB_(2)/SiC matrix have been investigated for the fabrication of reusable nozzles for propulsion.Three de Laval nozzle prototypes,obtained by sintering with either hot pressing(HP)or spark plasma sintering(SPS),were tested 2-3 times in a hybrid rocket motor for proving reusability.Sections were extracted after oxidation tests to study the microstructural changes and oxidative and thermomechanical stresses induced by the repeated tests.Compared to a reference graphite nozzle,no measurable erosion was observed for the UHTCMC-based nozzles.The oxidation mechanism consisted in the formation of a ZrO_(2)intermediate layer,with a liquid silicon oxide(SiO_(2))layer on the surface that was displaced by the action of the gas flux towards the divergent part of the nozzle,protecting it from further oxidation.Both specimens obtained by HP and SPS displayed similar performance,with very slight differences,which were attributed to small changes in porosity.These tests demonstrated the capability of complex-shaped prototypes made of the developed UHTCMCs to survive repeated exposure to environments representative of a realistic space propulsion application,for overall operating time up to 30 s,without any failure nor measurable erosion,making a promising step towards the development of reusable rocket components.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51975368)。
文摘Continuous fiber reinforced SiC ceramic matrix composites(FRCMCs-SiC)are currently the preferred material for hot section components,safety–critical components and braking components(in the aerospace,energy,transportation)with high value,and have triggered the demand for machining.However,the high brittleness,anisotropy,and heterogeneity of materials bring great challenges to machining,due to high mechanical and thermal loads,severe tool wear,and poor machining quality.With the increasing demand of FRCMCs-SiC parts,high-quality and high-efficient machining has become a hot issue.This review paper provides a detailed literature survey on the machining of FRCMCs-SiC.The material removal mechanism,defect form,and interfacial mechanical properties of FRCMCs-SiC were summarized.The machining processes of FRCMCs-SiC were introduced,and their respective advantages and disadvantages were compared.Given the low machinability(high hardness,high brittleness,anisotropy,and heterogeneity)of FRCMCs-SiC,preliminary experiments have proved that ultrasonic-assisted machining and laser-assisted machining have shown unique advantages in reducing force and tool wear,improving machining quality and machining efficiency.The machined surface integrity was discussed,the influence of process parameters on the machined surface quality was analyzed,and the machining defects of FRCMCs-SiC were summarized.But for FRCMCs-SiC,the existing quantitative evaluation of the machined surface integrity was weak and unsystematic.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51432004 and 51672041)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2232018G-07)+2 种基金the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.2017-01-07-00-03-E00025)the Program for Innovative Research Team in University of Ministry of Education of China(No.IRT_16R13)Shanghai Sailing Program(No.17YF1400400)。
文摘Graphene nanoplatelets(GNPs)are considered to be one of the most promising new reinforcements due to their unique two-dimensional structure and remarkable mechanical properties.In addition,their impressive electrical and thermal properties make them attractive fillers for producing multifunctional ceramics with a wide range of applications.This paper reviews the current status of the research and development of graphene-reinforced ceramic matrix composite(CMC)materials.Firstly,we focused on the processing methods for effective dispersion of GNPs throughout ceramic matrices and the reduction of the porosity of CMC products.Then,the microstructure and mechanical properties are provided,together with an emphasis on the possible toughening mechanisms that may operate.Additionally,the unique functional properties endowed by GNPs,such as enhanced electrical/thermal conductivity,are discussed,with a comprehensive comparison in different ceramic matrices as oxide and nonoxide composites.Finally,the prospects and problems needed to be solved in GNPs-reinforced CMCs are discussed.
基金supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 11572086 , No. 11402052 )the New Century Excellent Talent in University (NCET-11-0086)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu province (No. BK20140616 )the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and the Scientiic Research Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province College Postgraduates (KYLX_0093, KYLX15_0092)the China Scholarship Council ( 201506090047 )the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of Republic of Serbia ( TR 35011 and ON 74001 )
文摘The panel-type structures used in aerospace engineering can be subjected to severe highfrequency acoustic loadings in service. This paper evaluates the frequency-dependent random fatigue of panel-type structures made of ceramic matrix composites（CMCs） under acoustic loadings. Firstly, the high-frequency random responses from the broadband random excitation will result in more stress cycles in a deinite period of time. The probability density distributions of stress amplitudes will be different in different frequency bandwidths, though the peak stress estimations are identical. Secondly, the fatigue properties of CMCs can be highly frequency-dependent. The fatigue evaluation method for the random vibration case is adopted to evaluate the fatigue damage of a representative stiffened panel structure. The frequency effect through S-N curves on random fatigue damage is numerically veriied. Finally, a parameter is demonstrated to characterize the mean vibration frequency of a random process, and hence this parameter can further be considered as a reasonable loading frequency in the fatigue tests of CMCs to obtain more reliable S-N curves.Therefore, the inluence of vibration frequency can be incorporated in the random fatigue model from the two perspectives.
基金Supported by the Graduate Innovation Foundation of Jiangsu Province(CX08B-133Z)the Doctoral Innovation Foundation of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics(BCXJ08-05)~~
文摘The matrix crack evolution of cross-ply ceramic matrix composites under uniaxial tensile loading is investigated using the energy balance method.Under tensile loading,the cross-ply ceramic matrix composites have five damage modes.The cracking mode 3 contains transverse cracking,matrix cracking and fiber/matrix interface debonding.The cracking mode 5 only contains matrix cracking and fiber/matrix interface debonding.The cracking stress of modes 3 and 5 appearing between existing transverse cracks is determined.And the multiple matrix crack evolution of mode 3 is determined.The effects of ply thickness,fiber volume fraction,interface shear stress and interface debonding energy on the cracking stress and matrix crack evolution are analyzed.Results indicate that the cracking mode 3 is more likely to appear between transverse cracks for the SiC/CAS material.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51472092)
文摘We studied the characteristics of two-scale pore structure of preform in the deposition process and the mass transfer of reactant gas in dual-scale pores, and observed the physiochemical phenomenon associated with the reaction. Thereby, we established mathematical models on two scales, respectively, preform and reactor. These models were used for the numerical simulation of the process of ceramic matrix composites densified by isothermal chemical vapor infiltration(ICVI). The models were used to carry out a systematic study on the influence of process conditions and the preform structure on the densification behaviors. The most important findings of our study are that the processing time could be reduced by about 50% without compromising the quality of the material, if the processing temperature is 950-1 000 ℃ for the first 70 hours and then raised to 1 100 ℃.
文摘The W -Co compound precursor powders with an average particle sife of 60 nm were prepared by the chemical coprecipitation as the raw materials of Na2WO1 and CoCl2 and as the reagents of HCI and NH3 ?H2O. After re-ducing and carburizing the precursor powders by hydrogen gas and CO-CO 2 mixture gas. the WC-Co composite povvders ivith an average particle size of 0. 18/wi can be obtained. The purity and particle size of powders -were analysed by XRD and TEM. respectively. Meanwhile, the key factors to influ-ence the reducing and carburizing process of powders were also studied.
基金National Science and Technology Major Project (Y2019-I-0018-0017)。
文摘Ceramic matrix composites(CMCs) are one of the most promising materials in the field of gas turbines,with superior weight and thermal properties. Its surface morphology is different from the traditional casting airfoil components, which mainly comes from different weaving methods and different braided tow thickness. However, few people have studied the influence of surface morphology of ceramic matrix composites(CMCs) on the development of boundary layer and the resulting flow loss. In this paper, Tex Gen is used to generate different surface morphology structures of ceramic matrix composites(CMCs), and the surface flow characteristics of corresponding CMCs plates are numerically studied. It is found that the slope of the displacement thickness of the woven surface first increases and then decreases in the whole transition interval. Thicker braided tow thickness and denser braiding method will induce earlier flow transition phenomenon and produce greater flow loss;The flow loss on the surface of CMCs plate is mainly composed of the vortex loss in the pit and the boundary layer loss outside the pit, and the boundary layer loss is dominant. The weaving methods has a greater influence on the flow state and flow loss of the boundary layer.
文摘The thermal shock fatigue behaviors of pure hot-pressed alumina and 30 wt.% TiC/Al2O3 composites were studied. The effect of TiC and Al2O3 starting particle size on the mechanical properties of the composites was discussed. Indentation-quench test was conducted to evaluate the effect of thermal fatigue temperature difference （ΔT） and number of thermal cycles （Ⅳ） on fatigue crack growth （Δa）. The mechanical properties and thermal fatigue resistance of TiC/Al203 composites are remarkably improved by the addition of TiC. The thermal shock fatigue of monolithic alumina and TiC/Al2O3 composites is due to a ＂true＂ cycling effect （thermal fatigue）. Crack deflection and bridging are the predominant reasons for the improvement of thermal shock fatigue resistance of the composites.
基金supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China(No.2006AA03Z560)the Graduate Degree Thesis Innovation Foundation of Central South University(No.2008yb019)
文摘Carbon fibre reinforced carbon and silicon carbide dual matrix composites（C/C-SiC） were fabricated by the warm compacted-in situ reaction.The microstructure,mechanical properties,tribological properties,and wear mechanism of C/C-SiC composites at different brake speeds were investigated.The results indicate that the composites are composed of 58wt%C,37wt%SiC,and 5wt%Si.The density and open porosity are 2.0 g.cm^（-3） and 10%,respectively.The C/C-SiC brake composites exhibit good mechanical properties.The flexural strength can reach up to 160 MPa,and the impact strength can reach 2.5 kJ.m^（-2）.The C/C-SiC brake composites show excellent tribological performances.The friction coefficient is between 0.57 and 0.67 at the brake speeds from 8 to 24 m·s^（-1）.The brake is stable,and the wear rate is less than 2.02×10^（-6） cm^3·J^（-1）.These results show that the C/C-SiC brake composites are the promising candidates for advanced brake and clutch systems.
基金financially supported by the Major International(Regional)Joint Research Project under the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50820145202)the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(No.2011CB605806)
文摘Atomic oxygen （AO） is considered the most erosive particle to spacecraft materials in low earth orbit （LEO）. Carbon fiber, car-bon/carbon （C/C）, and some modified C/C composites were exposed to a simulated AO environment to investigate their behaviors in LEO. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, AO erosion rate calculation, and mechanical property testing were used to characterize the material properties. Results show that the carbon fiber and C/C specimens undergo significant degradation under the AO bombing. According to the effects of AO on C/C-SiC and CVD-SiC-coated C/C, a condensed CVD-SiC coat is a feasible approach to protect C/C composites from AO degradation.
文摘The mechanical properties of silica material in the monolithic form are ;far from acceptable levels. In this paper, 3D stitched quartz preform was used for the fiber reinforcement, and quartz fibers- reinforced silica composites were prepared by the silica sol-infiltration-sintering method. The density of the composite was up to 1.71 g/cm3 after 10 infiltration-sintering cycles. The flexural strength and the in-plane shear strength were 61.7 MPa and 20.3 MPa, respectively. The flexural stress-deflection curve exhibited mostly nonlinear behavior, which was different from that of monolithic ceramics. Because of the existence of the fiber in Z axis direction, shearing property between the different layers of 3D stitched composites were greatly enhanced. Toughness effect of the 3D stitched quartz preform was conspicuous. The as-fabricated composites showed non-catastronhic failure behavior resulting from weak fiber/matrix interface.
基金the National Defense 973 (Grant No.513180303) and National Defense Basic Scientific Research (Grant No. A2220061080)the Na-tional Defense Foundation (Grant No. 5142040205BQ0154).
文摘The high temperature dielectrics of Quartz fiber-reinforced silicon dioxide ceramic （Si02/SiO2 ） composites were studied both theoretically and experimentally. A multi-scale theoretical model was developed based on the theory of dielectrics. It was realized to predict dielectric properties at higher temperature （ 〉 1200 ℃） by experimental data mining for correlative coefficients in model. The results show that the dielectrics of SiO2/SiO2, which were calculated with the theoretical model, were in agreement with experimental measured value.
