Powder metallurgy titanium metal matrix composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes and graphite

Carbon nanotubes (VGCF) and graphite (Gr) reinforced Ti metal matrix composites (TiMMCs) were prepared via powder metallurgy. 0–0.4 wt% VGCF/Gr and Ti mixture powders were prepared by rocking mill. The as-premixed powders were consolidated at 1073 K using spark plasma sintering (SPS). Hot extrusion was performed at 1273 K with an extrusion ratio of 37:1. Microstructures and mechanical properties of the as-extruded Ti composites were investigated to evaluate strengthening effects of VGCF/Gr on Ti matrix. Mechanical strength of Ti–VGCF/Gr composites was augmented when VGCF/Gr contents were increased from 0.1 to 0.4 wt%. Yield strength (YS) and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of Ti-0.4 wt% VGCF composites were increased 40.4% and 11.4% as compared to pure Ti, while those values were 30.5% and 2.1% for Ti–0.4 wt% Gr. The strengthening mechanism including grain refinement, carbon solid solution strengthening and TiC/carbon dispersion strengthening was discussed in detail.     

Alumina powder assisted carbon nanotubes reinforced Mg matrix composites

Mg matrix composites reinforced by carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-Al₂O₃ mixture, which was synthesized by in situ growing CNTs over Al₂O₃ particles through chemical vapor deposition (CVD) using Ni catalyst, were fabricated by means of powder metallurgy process, followed by hot-extrusion. By controlling synthesis conditions, the as-grown CNTs over Al₂O₃ particles possessed high degree of graphitization, ideal morphology, higher purity and homogeneous dispersion. Due to the ‘vehicle’ carrying effect of micrometer-level A₂O₃, CNTs were easy to be homogeneously dispersed in Mg matrix under moderate ball milling. Meanwhile, Al₂O₃ particles as catalyst carriers, together with CNTs, play the roles of synergistic reinforcements in Mg matrix. Consequently, the Mg matrix composites reinforced by CNTs-Al₂O₃ mixture exhibited remarkable mechanical properties.     

碳纳米管增强铝基复合泡沫的阻尼性能

通过填加造孔剂方法制备了碳纳米管（CNTs）增强铝基复合泡沫,采用热机械分析仪研究了测试温度、频率、外加振幅、泡沫的孔隙率和CNTs含量对其阻尼性能的影响,并分析了相关阻尼机制。结果表明:复合泡沫铝的阻尼性能随孔隙率和振幅的增大而提高,随着频率的增加而下降。在环境测试温度25~200℃范围内,复合泡沫的损耗因子变化较小;当温度高于200℃后,损耗因子随温度升高有明显的提高。CNTs的加入可以显著提高泡沫铝的阻尼性能,常温下3.0% CNTs增强的铝基复合泡沫的损耗因子达0.27,为泡沫铝的3.71倍。复合泡沫的阻尼机制主要为位错阻尼、晶界阻尼、孔隙阻尼、CNTs的本征阻尼和CNTs-Al间界面阻尼,其中本征和界面阻尼发挥了重要的增强作用。      

Impact and after-impact properties of carbon fibre reinforced composites enhanced with multi-wall carbon nanotubes

The goal of the present study was to investigate the influence of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the impact and after impact behaviour of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates. About 0.5% per weight MWCNTs were dispersed via a high shear device in the epoxy matrix (Bisphenol A) of carbon reinforced quasi-isotropic laminates. Subsequently, the modified CFRPs were subjected to low-energy impact and directly compared with unmodified laminates. In previous studies, the beneficial effect of the MWCNT inclusion to the fracture properties of CFRPs has been demonstrated. In terms of the CFRP impact performance, enhanced performance for the CNT doped specimens was observed for higher energy levels. However, the after-impact properties and more specifically compression after impact were improved for both the effective compression modulus and the compression strength. In addition, compression–compression fatigue after impact performance of the CNT modified laminates was also improved, by extending the fatigue life.     

碳纳米管增强开孔铝基复合泡沫的疲劳性能

采用原位化学气相沉积、短时球磨和填加造孔剂法相结合的工艺制备了碳纳米管(CNTs)/Al复合泡沫,研究了其在压缩-压缩循环载荷下的力学性能及失效机制.结果 表明,CNTs/Al复合泡沫的应变-循环次数曲线经历线弹性、应变硬化及应变快速增长三个阶段.不同于泡沫铝的逐层坍塌变形失效模式,CNTs/Al复合泡沫疲劳失效的主要...     

Ti–6Al–4V particle reinforced magnesium matrix composite by powder metallurgy

A novel Ti–6Al–4V particle (TCp) reinforced MB15 magnesium matrix composite, TCp/MB15, was fabricated using powder metallurgy route. Microstructural characterization revealed that a uniform distribution of TCp, good interfacial bond between TCp and the matrix, and a smaller grain-size compared to the unreinforced MB15 were achieved in the composite. Mechanical properties investigation showed the ultimate tensile strength, 0.2% yield strength and elastic modulus of MB15 were markedly increased by the addition of TCp, and the strengthening effect of TCp was better than that of SiC particles. The primary aim of this work was to compare the microstructural and mechanical properties of TCp/MB15 with those of MB15 alloy.     

Cavitation resistance of powder metallurgy aluminum matrix composite with AlN dispersoids

The cavitation erosion resistance of P/M aluminum alloy sintered composite with AlN dispersoids, prepared via the in situ synthesis and the conventional premixing process, was evaluated by using a magnetostrictive-vibration type equipment. In situ synthesized AlN particles were effective for the improvement of the erosion resistance of the composite because of their good bonding with the aluminum matrix. The additive AlN by the premixing process were easily detached from the specimen surface due to the insufficient coherence with the matrix, and caused the poor resistance. The cavitation resistance also depended on the porosity of the sintered composite. The continuously opened pores accelerated the wear phenomena by the cavitation due to the high pressure attack on the primary particle boundaries of sintered materials in the collapse of the bubbles.     

Rapid in-situ reaction synthesis of novel TiC and carbon nanotubes reinforced titanium matrix composites

In-situ TiC and remained multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs) reinforced Ti composites were synthesized using vacuum hot-press sintering and hot rolling. The effect of weight fraction of MWCNTs on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of the Ti composites was investigated. The results indicated that both proportion and particle size of TiC increased in proportion to MWCNTs content, which resulted in different matrix microstructure, and the grains were obviously refined after rolling deformation. The hardness tests indicated that MWCNTs addition could make the composites harden, and 18.4%improvement in hardness was obtained after hot rolling. The significant improvement in both strength and hardness could be attributed to grain refinement, solid solution strengthening of carbon and dispersion strengthening of TiC particles and remained MWCNTs. A good combination of strength and ductility were achieved in Ti–1 wt% MWCNTs composites, which were in accordance with the uniform distribution of smaller-sized TiC particles in Ti matrix.     

Thermal expansion behaviors of aluminum composite reinforced with carbon nanotubes

The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of aluminum matrix composite reinforced with 1.0wt.% multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) fabricated by cold isostatic pressing and hot squeeze technique was measured between 25 and 400 °C with a high-precision thermomechanical analyzer, and compared with those of pure aluminum and 2024Al matrix fabricated under the same processing. The results show that the CTE of the composite obviously reduces in relation to those of pure aluminum and 2024Al matrix due to the introduction of MWNTs. The addition of 1.0wt.% MWNTs to 2024Al matrix decreases the CTE by as much as 12% and 11% compared with those of pure aluminum and 2024Al matrix at 50 °C, respectively, which indicates that carbon nanotube reinforced metal matrix composite may be a promising materials with low CTE.     

Fabrication of TiB2 particulate reinforced magnesium matrix composites by powder metallurgy

Magnesium metal matrix composites (MMCs) reinforced with 10, 20 and 30 vol.% TiB₂ particulates, respectively, were fabricated by powder metallurgy. The microstructure, porosity, hardness and abrasive wear behavior of the composites were evaluated. Microstructural characterization of Mg MMCs showed generally uniform reinforcement distribution. As compared with pure Mg, the hardness (HB) values of Mg MMCs reinforced with 10, 20 and 30 vol.% TiB₂ particulates were increased by 41%, 106% and 181%, respectively. The abrasive wear tests showed that the wear resistance of Mg MMCs is increased with the increasing of the reinforcement volume fraction. This was due to the strong particulate-matrix bonding and high hardness of the TiB₂ particulate.     

Si元素对碳纳米管增强铝基复合泡沫组织与性能的影响

针对金属基复合材料,添加合金元素是提升其综合性能的有效途径.本文通过高能球磨和填加造孔剂法,制备了添加Si元素的碳纳米管(CNTs)增强铝基(CNTs/Al-Si)复合泡沫,通过准静态压缩实验测试其压缩性能和吸能性能,进一步研究烧结温度和不同Si元素含量对CNTs/Al-Si复合泡沫微观组织、压缩性能和吸能性能的影响,...     

Effect of solidification on microstructures and mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes reinforced magnesium matrix composite

A novel approach was successfully developed to fabricate bulk carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced Mg matrix composites. The distribution of CNTs in the composites depends on the solidification rate. When the solidification rate was low, CNTs were pushed ahead of the solidification front and will cluster along grain boundaries. When the solidification rate was high, CNTs were captured by the solidification front, so the CNTs remained inside the grain. Moreover, good interfacial bonding was achieved in the composite under high solidification rate. Meanwhile, compared with the matrix alloy, the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and yield strength (YS) of the composite were significantly improved. The mechanical properties of the composite under higher solidification rate are better than composite under low solidification rate and the alloy. Moreover, most CNTs on the fracture surfaces were directly pulled out from the matrix. The Kelly–Tyson formula agreed well with the experimental tensile value in the composite under higher solidification rate, and the load-transfer efficiency is almost equal to 1.     

碳纳米管增强镁基复合材料热残余应力的有限元分析

为了探寻Ni层厚度对镀镍碳纳米管增强AZ91D镁基复合材料(Ni-CNTs/AZ91D)中热残余应力的影响, 在实验基础上, 建立不同Ni层厚度时Ni-CNTs/AZ91D复合材料的有限元模型, 模拟了Ni-CNTs/AZ91D复合材料中热残余应力的分布。研究发现: 在碳纳米管表面镀镍能够明显降低Ni-CNTs/AZ91D复合材料中的热残余应力。Ni-CNTs/AZ91D复合材料中, 热残余应力在Ni层厚度为6nm时最小; Ni层厚度由2nm增至6nm时, 热残余应力随着Ni层厚度的增加而减小; 当Ni层厚度超过6 nm时热残余应力随着Ni层厚度的增加而增大。复合材料中热残余应力的最大值随碳纳米管表面Ni层厚度的增加向Ni层与基体的界面移动。      

Compression‐compression fatigue performance of aluminium matrix composite foams reinforced by carbon nanotubes

The compression‐compression fatigue performance of carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced aluminium matrix composite foams (AMCFs) were investigated. The ε‐N curves of AMCFs are composed of three stages (the elastic, strain hardening, and rapid accumulation stages), while the fatigue strain of AMCFs accumulates very rapidly in stage III compared with Al foams. The fatigue strength of AMCFs with CNT contents of 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 wt% increases by 6%, 44%, and 102% than Al foams, respectively. Different from Al foams' deformation of layer‐by‐layer, the main failure modes of AMCFs are the brittle fracture and collapse of pores within significant shear deformation bands under fatigue loading. The uniform distribution of CNTs and good interfacial bonding of CNTs and Al matrix is the important factor for the improvement of fatigue properties of AMCFs.     

空气中多壁碳纳米管的稳定性

采用化学气相沉积法(CVD),以二甲苯为碳源,二茂铁为催化剂制备了多壁碳纳米管(MWCNTs)。考察了纯化后的多壁碳纳米管在空气中的结构稳定性,利用电子显微技术及体积电阻率法研究了多壁碳纳米管在空气中的特性变化。结果表明:多壁碳纳米管在空气中存放时会被缓慢氧化而变短,氧化程度随空气中放置时间的延长而增加,15d后几乎完全转化为无定形碳。体积电阻率随氧化程度不同而不同。多壁碳纳米管在空气中不稳定,容易氧化,需要密闭保存。     

Enhanced strength and excellent transport properties of a superaligned carbon nanotubes reinforced copper matrix laminar composite

Superaligned carbon nanotube (SACNT) reinforced copper matrix laminar composites have been fabricated by means of the traditional copper sulfate electroplating process. The mechanical properties and transport properties of the Cu/SACNT composites with different SACNT content have been studied systematically, and the experimental results show that the as-prepared composites possess a better comprehensive performance than pure copper. The simple rule of mixtures (ROM) has been used to estimate the potential maximum properties of the Cu/SACNT composites. The Cu/SACNT composite is considered to be a promising material for electronics and communications applications.     

壳聚糖-多壁碳纳米管/二茂铁修饰玻碳电极的电催化研究

利用多壁碳纳米管(MWCNTs)分散在壳聚糖/二茂铁形成的混合溶液,采用滴涂法对玻碳电极进行修饰,对多巴胺(DA)进行测定。结果表明,修饰后的玻碳电极能够有效促进DA在电极表面的电子传递速率,并且修饰电极对DA具有很好的催化氧化作用。DA氧化峰电流与其浓度在0.5～25μmol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系,检出限为3.89×10-7mol/L,并且常见物质对DA检测无干扰,DA注射液样品检测回收率为98.1%～100.9%。     

Thermally activated reactions of multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced aluminum matrix composite during the thermal spray consolidation

The interfacial phenomena of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) embedded in an Al matrix during high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) spraying were investigated. The high thermal energy supplied from the high temperature gas flow of HVOF spraying activated the interfacial reactions of MWCNTs with oxygen and Al, such as MWCNT oxidation and aluminum carbide formation. Interfacial reactions deteriorated the contribution of the MWCNTs to the coating properties by destroying the intrinsic structure of the MWCNTs. In this study, the interfacial reaction mechanisms of the MWCNTs are discussed based on microstructural and thermodynamic analysis.     

Mechanical and electrical properties of hot-pressed borosilicate glass matrix composites containing multi-wall carbon nanotubes

Borosilicate glass matrix composites reinforced with 10 wt% multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were fabricated using a conventional powder processing route and uniaxial hot pressing. The microstructure of the composites contained aggregates of CNTs which had not been infiltrated by the viscous glass during hot-pressing leaving a ∼9% residual porosity. As a result, the mechanical properties (hardness, elastic modulus, fracture toughness and fracture strength) were not improved in comparison to those of the monolithic glass matrix. However the brittleness index (B), which is the ratio of hardness to fracture toughness, decreased with addition of CNTs, which indicates that the composites should exhibit improved contact damage and wear resistance. Electrical resistivity measurements revealed that the addition of 10 wt% CNTs to the normally insulating borosilicate glass decreased its resistivity to 13 Ω cm in comparison to the high value (10¹⁵ Ω cm) of the monolithic glass.     

Compressive behaviour of SiC/ncsc reinforced Mg composite processed through powder metallurgy route

In this present work nano coconut shell charcoal (ncsc) and silicon carbide (SiC) particulates were reinforced with AZ31B Mg alloy and suitable magnesium composite was developed by using the powder metallurgy technique followed by hot extrusion. Density measurement of the Mg composites revealed that the addition of ncsc significantly improved the density of the composites and porosity measurement showed minimal porosity. The microstructure of the composites showed even distribution of the ncsc in the AZ31B/3SiC Mg composite. The compressive and impact behaviour of the samples were characterized, the results showed that on increasing the weight percentage of ncsc in AZ31B/3SiC/0.5ncsc Mg composites the mechanical properties such as ultimate compressive strength, 0.2% yield strength, ductility and impact strength decreased. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis of fractured surface of AZ31B Mg alloy and AZ31B/3SiC/0.5ncsc Mg composites showed quasi-cleavage fracture. The presence of ncsc above 0.5 wt% composites revealed mixture of quasi cleavage planes and some dimples.