Interface regulation effects on mechanical behavior of heterostructure Ti6Al4V/TiAl-based laminated composite sheets

Design of architectured composites with layered-ordered structure can solve the strength-toughness mismatch problem of structural materials. In the present study, heterostructure Ti6Al4V/TiAl laminated composite sheets with different thicknesses of interface layer and TiAl composite layer were successfully produced by hot-pressing technology. The effects of interface regulation and laminated structure on their mechanical properties, crack propagation, and fracture behavior were studied. The results indicated that compressive strength of the sheets increased with the decrease in interface thickness. Compressive strength of TiAl composite sheet with thicker composite layer reached 1481.55 MPa at the arrester orientation with sintering holding time of 40 min, which was 25.96% higher than that of the sheet obtained at 120 min. Analysis indicated that the interface area transferred stress through slip bands and through-interface cracks. Compressive strength at the divider orientation reached 1443.06 MPa, which was 45.78% higher than that of the sheet obtained at 120 min. In this case, the interface area transferred stress through slip bands and along-interface cracks. For TiAl composite sheets with thinner composite layer, compressive strength was further improved to 1631.01 MPa and 1594.66 MPa at the arrester and divider orientations with sintering holding time of 40 min, respectively. The ductile metal layer exerted a significant toughening effect. Both interface regulation and laminated structure transformation could enhance the hetero-deformation induced (HDI) strengthening and improve the comprehensive mechanical properties of the composite sheets.     

Effect of surface properties of MgO on its dissolution and spinel growth in CaO–SiO2–Al2O3 slag

The dissolution behavior of MgO in CaO–SiO₂–Al₂O₃ ternary slag at the interface of single-crystal, dense poly-crystal, and porous poly-crystal MgO was investigated to evaluate the effect of the surface properties of the MgO. The experimental results revealed that a detached spinel layer formed at the MgO interface due to the change in thermodynamic condition of the slag, which was independent of the surface properties. On the other hand, it was also confirmed that the growth rate and morphology of the detached spinel layer strongly depended on the surface properties, such as porosity and curvature of MgO. During the formation of the spinel layer at the interface during MgO dissolution, a kinetic approach adopting parabolic relation theory was employed to determine the correlation between the surface properties and the spinel growth mechanism.     

Thermodynamic assessment of iron and the expansion behavior of porous ceramsite in pure mineral systems relating to solid waste components

Herein, Factsage software and sintering experiment were conducted to predict and correlate thermodynamic calculations of Fe in a synthetic solid waste and the expansion behavior of ceramsite. With the increase of Fe₂O₃ content, the liquid phase content and viscosity in the multi-component system gradually decreased and the melting temperature range became wider. This can match with the generation of the liquid phase with proper viscosity in the ceramsite and the full expansion properties. At 400–1000 °C, iron as a network former was tetrahedrally coordinated with oxygen to form Hercynite (Al₂FeO₄) phase; at 1180–1200 °C, iron as a network modifier dissolved into the silicate mineral structure to form the eutectic composition of Diopside (Ca₄Mg_3.62Fe_0.78Si_7.6O₂₄) and Ferrosolite (Si₁₆Mg_5.09Fe_10.66Ca_0.26O₄₈). The formation of iron-bearing silicate facilitated the generation of the viscous layer, so that the outer layer of the ceramsite exhibited sealing performance. Finally, a preferable porous ceramsite with compressive strength of 10.7 MPa and an apparent density of 708 kg/m³ was obtained. This study analyzes the effect of Fe₂O₃ on the expansion behavior of porous ceramsite and provides new insight into how to analyze different solid wastes to produce ceramsite in a predictable way.     

Effects of hydrogen plasma treatment on the physical and chemical properties of tin oxide thin films for ambipolar thin-film transistor applications

In this study, we investigated the physical and chemical properties of H₂ plasma-treated tin oxide (SnO_X) thin films, followed by their applications in ambipolar thin-film transistors (TFTs). Finely controlled H₂ implantation was carried out using a reactive-ion-etching system at a radio frequency power of 30 W and under various exposure times. H₂ plasma treatments induced changes in the chemical structures and surface morphologies of the SnO_X thin films, including a partial phase transformation of Sn and SnO to SnO₂. The defects originating from oxygen vacancies (O_Vacs) in the SnO_X thin films were passivated by H via the formation of Sn–H bonds, which decreased the density of subgap states in the SnO_X thin films. The H₂ plasma-treated SnO_X TFTs showed considerably improved ambipolarity and electrical performance. Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) logic inverters comprising H₂-plasma-treated ambipolar SnO_X TFTs exhibited a maximum gain of 34.5 V/V at a supply voltage of 10 V. The results of this study present the meaningful investigation of H₂ plasma-treated ambipolar SnO_X TFTs that can be used to fabricate CMOS circuits for various applications.     

Multiscale insights into hydrogen charging behavior in metal hydride reactor packed with porous ZrCo particles

The primary purpose of this work is to develop a novel model for comprehensively investigating the hydrogen storage performance under the framework of diffusion of hydrogen atoms through hydride layer. The proposed model is constructed upon perfectly mathematical-physical equations, by taking into account complicated multi-scale and multi-physics coupling actions. Importantly, three-dimensional numerical simulations are performed to explore the coupling effects of micro diffusion, mesoscopic permeation, and macroscopic fluid flow. An analytical approach accounting for the characteristics of reaction bed, particle, and crystal grain is presented as well. In addition, a parametric analysis is conducted to reveal that the hydride particle dimension, particle porosity, grain size, and diffusion coefficient of reacted layer have a significant effect on overall hydrogen storage performance, highlighting that grain size and hydrogen diffusion coefficient are vital factors that need to be considered for material preparation and design.     

The role of peers,siblings and social media for children’s healthy eating socialization: a mixed methods study

Growing rates of childhood obesity constitute a worldwide public health crisis. Consumption of healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables could help to prevent obesity and related non-communicable illness. A prominent role in children’s food-related consumer socialization is played by social agents such as peers, siblings and social media. This study aims to explore the importance of peers, siblings and social media for children’s food-related consumer socialization. Using a parallel, mixed-methods approach, the study finds that peers’ influence on children’s eating behavior is more prominent for children’s healthy eating behavior than the influence of siblings. Siblings’ influence becomes important in the context of eating together with the whole family. Social media contributes to children's consumer socialization by exposing children to food and drink products shown on social media platforms that are frequently used by children to interact with peers and share experiences. Peer, sibling and social media influence can be used in creating marketing strategies to promote healthy eating behavior among children.     

Does thermal control improve visual satisfaction? Interactions between occupants’ self-perceived control,visual, thermal,and overall satisfaction

Occupants’ satisfaction had been researched independently related to thermal and visual stimuli for many decades showing among others the influence of self-perceived control. Few studies revealed interactions between thermal and visual stimuli affecting occupant satisfaction. In addition, studies including interactions between thermal and visual stimuli are lacking different control scenarios. This study focused on the effects of thermal and visual factors, their interaction, seasonal influences, and the degree of self-perceived control on overall, thermal, and visual satisfaction. A repeated-measures laboratory study with 61 participants running over two years and a total of 986 participant sessions was conducted. Mixed model analyses with overall satisfaction as outcome variable revealed that thermal satisfaction and visual satisfaction are the most important predictors for overall satisfaction with the indoor environment. Self-perceived thermal control served as moderator between thermal satisfaction and overall satisfaction. Season had slight influence on overall satisfaction. Random effects explained the highest amount of variance, indicating that intra- and interindividual differences in the ratings of satisfaction are more prevalent than study condition. Future building design and operation plans aiming at a high level of occupant satisfaction should consider personal control opportunities and take into account the moderating effect of control opportunities in multimodal interactions.     

铁矿烧结过程微细颗粒物排放行为

 采用ELPI+设备(荷电低压撞击器)对铁矿烧结过程微细颗粒物进行在线检测与采样，利用场发射扫描电子显微镜(FESEM EDS)对采集的颗粒物形貌特征进行分析，研究铁矿烧结过程中微细颗粒物的排放行为。研究结果表明，PM10大量释放集中在烧结升温段，且颗粒物质量浓度与数目浓度在粒径分布上有较大差异，其中质量浓度峰值区间为5.37～10.00 μm，数目浓度峰值区间为0.10～0.16 μm；形貌特征上，微细颗粒物呈规则的球形、方块形和片状；不同粒径物质组成差异明显，其中颗粒物中的K、Na主要以KCl和NaCl的形式存在，含量随颗粒物粒级的增大而略有降低。     

PS-PVD热障涂层抗沙尘冲刷行为研究

为提高PS-PVD热障涂层的抗沙尘冲刷性能,采用等离子喷涂-物理气相沉积技术(PS-PVD)在粘结层表面制备7YSZ热障涂层,在大气环境下进行了抗沙尘冲刷试验,研究了PS-PVD热障涂层的冲刷行为及失效机制。通过等离子喷涂技术(APS)在PS-PVD热障涂层表面制备了一层致密层状涂层,重点研究了致密层厚度对PSPVD热障涂层抗冲刷失效性能的影响。结果表明PS-PVD热障涂层冲刷过程经历了快速、中速、慢速冲刷三个阶段。随着致密层厚度的增加,对PS-PVD热障涂层抗冲刷性能的提升愈加明显。当致密层厚度为5μm时,对PS-PVD热障涂层抗冲刷性能无明显影响;当致密层厚度为10μm时,PS-PVD热障涂层抗冲刷性能提高了约30%;当致密层厚度为20μm时,PS-PVD热障涂层抗冲刷性能约提高了4倍。     

Improved rheological properties and stability of multiwalled carbon nanotubes/polymer in harsh environment

This work aims to improve the rheological properties and stability of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/acrylamide (AA) base skeleton polymer blends at harsh environment of high salinity-high temperature (HS-HT) or various pH. Different co/terpolymers have been accomplished to modify the structure of AA polymer by free-radical copolymerization of AA-based monomers. Anionic, cationic, and hydrophobic functional groups were used for the synthesis of polyelectrolyte, polyampholytic, and partially hydrophobic AA polymer types. The conversion, molecular weight, and poly dispersity of co/terpolymers have been evaluated by nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H-NMR), gel permeation chromatography, and differential scanning calorimetry analysis. The effects of sonication power, concentration of polymer, and concentration of MWCNTs were also investigated on rheological behavior of co/terpolymers. The results show that negative polyelectrolyte and polyampholytic polymers are the best candidates for the improvement of MWCNTs/polymer stability and viscosity at HS-HT and alkali environment, respectively. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 47205.