Effect of water aging on the mechanical properties of flax fiber/bio-based resin composites

Present work investigates the effect of hydrothermal aging of flax fiber-reinforced bio-based epoxy resin laminates on the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of the composites. Three different types of bio-based resins were used. Plates reinforced with eight layers plain weave flax fibers of 150 g/m², manufactured using Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), compression molding or autoclave technique depends on type of the resin. One dimensional Fickian behavior shows a good fitting to the experimental data derived from weight measurements. The water uptake at the equilibrium state in the case of 60 °C temperature was slightly greater than that at 40 °C. The mechanical properties after hydrothermal aging show a significant reduction and do not return to their initial values even after the drying process. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 48787.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of squeeze-cast Al−5.0Mg−3.0Zn−1.0Cu alloys in solution-treated and aged conditions

The microstructure and mechanical properties at different depths of squeeze-cast, solution-treated and aged Al−5.0Mg−3.0Zn−1.0Cu alloy were investigated. For squeeze-cast alloy, from casting surface to interior, the grain size of α(Al) matrix and width of T-Mg₃₂(AlZnCu)₄₉ phase increase significantly, while the volume fraction of T phase decreases. The related mechanical properties including ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation decrease from 243.7 MPa and 2.3% to 217.9 MPa and 1.4%, respectively. After solution treatment at 470 °C for 36 h, T phase is dissolved into matrix, and the grain size increases so that the UTS and elongation from surface to interior are respectively reduced from 387.8 MPa and 18.6% to 348.9 MPa and 13.9%. After further peak-aging at 120 °C for 24 h, numerous G.P. II zone and η′ phase precipitate in matrix. Consequently, UTS values of the surface and interior increase to 449.5 and 421.4 MPa, while elongation values decrease to 12.5% and 8.1%, respectively.     

选区激光熔化成形AlSiMg3合金

基于选区激光熔化（SLM）技术熔体快速冷却的特点，通过提高Al-Si-Mg合金中Mg的含量，设计获得SLM技术专用AlSiMg3合金。系统研究了不同工艺参数和时效处理条件对SLM成形AlSiMg3合金组织和硬度的影响。结果表明，SLM成形样品均由α-Al、Si和Mg2Si相构成。高激光能量密度有利于增加粉末样品的成形性，当激光功率为160 W，扫描速度为200 mm/s时，样品具有最低孔隙率0.07%。随着激光扫描速度的增加，样品中富Si组织的比例逐渐升高，Mg元素在α-Al中固溶量逐渐增大，使得SLM成形样品的硬度逐渐升高，最大值为194±3 HV。样品经150 ℃时效处理后，由于α-Al内部纳米颗粒的析出，导致样品硬度增大，最大值为210±2 HV，远高于现有报道的SLM成形Al-Si和Al-Si-Mg铝合金。本研究报道了成形性和力学性能优异的SLM专用Al-Si-Mg合金。     

316L不锈钢non-Masing特性分析和疲劳寿命预测

对316L不锈钢在不同应变范围下分别进行了293 K和873 K试验温度下的低周疲劳试验，讨论了材料循环特性的幅值相关性和温度相关性，比较了不同条件下non-Masing特性，并利用能量方法进行了低周疲劳寿命预测。实验结果表明, 在不同条件下，循环初期会出现不同程度的循环硬化现象，随后会出现循环软化、饱和直至材料失效；与873 K 试验条件相比，材料在293 K温度下的non-Masing特性更为显著；在大应变范围下，两温度下材料的non-Masing特性更加明显。采用能量方法进行疲劳寿命预测时，预测结果均位于两倍分散带内，且基于non-Masing特性得到了比基于Masing特性更为精确的预测结果。在873 K温度和大应变范围下，显著的动态应变时效效应导致考虑non-Masing与Masing特性的预测结果相差不大。     

液晶显示器用有机高分子材料的老化与评价方法研究

通过对液晶显示器用有机高分子材料的老化机理分析,研究了胶带和胶黏剂分别在材料贮存期间和使用期间的主要应力及其薄弱环节。提出了在有机高分子材料不同的使用阶段相应的老化试验方案和失效评价指标,并给出了相应的试验验证过程,为液晶显示器用有机高分子材料的寿命评估提供了支持。     

Design,synthesis, characterization,and aging properties of a new end-capped three-dimensional high-refractive index hybrid organic–inorganic polysiloxane

The actual need for hybrid organic–inorganic polysiloxanes is very high due to their importance in optoelectronic applications, especially for the preparation of anti- and low-reflection layers, photopatterned overcoats, flexible hard coats, and glass and metal coatings. However, such three-dimensional hybrid polysiloxanes have very often a limited shelf life and aged very rapidly. Consequently, this type of polymer may require to be stored at cold temperatures and needs to be dilute in organic solvent to a very low solid content, which are unprofitable conditions for commercialization purposes. Therefore, there is an urgent demand to prepare three-dimensional polysiloxanes, which are more resistant toward aging processes. Herein, a new hybrid three-dimensional polysiloxane has been designed and synthesized from three different silane precursors using the sol–gel technology, and characterized using gel permeation chromatography, ¹H, ¹³C, and ²⁹Si nuclear magnetic resonance and MS spectroscopies. One-fourth of the silanol groups present in the polysiloxane have been protected with chlorotrimethylsilane. The refractive index of the silicon wafer coated with the new polysiloxane was found to be 1.53, which is higher compare to traditional values. Importantly, the new protected three-dimensional polysiloxane did not age after being stored at T = 40°C for 3 weeks.     

Effect of transition metal doping on the sintering and electrochemical properties of GDC buffer layer in SOFCs

A dense Ce_0.9Gd_0.1O_2−d (GDC) interlayer is an essential component of the SOFCs to inhibit interfacial elemental diffusion between zirconia-based electrolytes (eg YSZ) and cathodes. However, the characteristic high sintering temperature of GDC (>1400°C) makes it challenging to fabricate an effective highly dense interlayer owing to the formation of more resistive (Zr,Ce)O₂ interfacial solid solutions with YSZ at those temperatures. To fabricate a useful GDC interlayer, we studied the influence of transition metal (TM) (Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, & Zn) doping on the sintering and electrochemical properties of GDC. Dilatometry data showed dramatic drops in the necking and final sintering temperatures for the TM-doped GDCs, improving the densification of the GDC in the order of Fe > Co > Mn > Cu > Zn. However, the electrochemical impedance data showed that among various transition metal dopants, Mn doping resulted in the best electrochemical properties. Anode supported SOFCs with Mn-doped, nano, and commercial-micron GDC interlayers were compared with regard to their performance and stability levels. Although all of the SOFCs showed stable performance, the SOFC with the Mn-doped GDC interlayer showed the highest power density of 1.14 W cm⁻² at 750°C. Hence, Mn-doped GDC is suggested for application as an effective diffusion barrier layer in SOFCs.