C/C-SiC component for metallic phase change materials

Thanks to their high energy density and thermal conductivity, metallic Phase Change Materials (mPCM) have shown great potential to improve the performance of thermal energy storage systems. However, the commercial application of mPCM is still limited due to their corrosion behavior with conventional container materials. This work first addresses on a fundamental level, whether carbon-based composite-ceramics are suitable for corrosion critical components in a thermal storage system. The compatibility between the mPCM AlSi₁₂ and the Liquid Silicon Infiltration (LSI)-based carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide (C/C-SiC) composite is then investigated via contact angle measurements, microstructure analysis, and mechanical testing after exposure. The results reveal that the C/C-SiC composite maintains its mechanical properties and microstructure after exposure in the strongly corrosive mPCM. Based on these results, efforts were made to design and manufacture a container out of C/C-SiC for the housing of mPCM in vehicle application. The stability of the component filled with mPCM was proven nondestructively via computer tomography (CT). Successful thermal input- and output as well as thermal storage ability were demonstrated using a system calorimeter under conditions similar to the application. The investigated C/C-SiC composite has significant application potential as a structural material for thermal energy storage systems with mPCM.     

IR-transparent MgO-Y2O3 ceramics by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis and spark plasma sintering

A glycine–nitrate self-propagating high temperature synthesis (SHS) was developed to produce composite Y₂O₃–MgO nanopowders. Based on the thermodynamic calculations a 0.25YMg₂(NO₃)₇-0.75NH₂CH₂COOH precursor composition was selected to prepare low agglomerated uniform composite yttria-magnesia powder. Near full dense composite ceramics were fabricated based on the prepared powders by the spark plasma sintering method. IR-transmittance and hardness of the Y₂O₃–MgO ceramics were studied in correlation with sintering conditions. The best transmittance of 80.9%@5 μm and H_v = 10.2 GPa were measured for the sample obtained at 1150 °C.     

Primary Founder Mutations in the PRKDC Gene Increase Tumor Mutation Load in Colorectal Cancer

The clonal composition of a malignant tumor strongly depends on cellular dynamics influenced by the asynchronized loss of DNA repair mechanisms. Here, our aim was to identify founder mutations leading to subsequent boosts in mutation load. The overall mutation burden in 591 colorectal cancer tumors was analyzed, including the mutation status of DNA-repair genes. The number of mutations was first determined across all patients and the proportion of genes having mutation in each percentile was ranked. Early mutations in DNA repair genes preceding a mutational expansion were designated as founder mutations. Survival analysis for gene expression was performed using microarray data with available relapse-free survival. Of the 180 genes involved in DNA repair, the top five founder mutations were in PRKDC (n = 31), ATM (n = 26), POLE (n = 18), SRCAP (n = 18), and BRCA2 (n = 15). PRKDC expression was 6.4-fold higher in tumors compared to normal samples, and higher expression led to longer relapse-free survival in 1211 patients (HR = 0.72, p = 4.4 × 10⁻³). In an experimental setting, the mutational load resulting from UV radiation combined with inhibition of PRKDC was analyzed. Upon treatments, the mutational load exposed a significant two-fold increase. Our results suggest PRKDC as a new key gene driving tumor heterogeneity.     

矩形钢管高强混凝土双向压弯构件截面强度

针对实际工程中方形和矩形钢管高强混凝土双向压弯构件受力时的两种典型加载路径,编制了非线性数值计算程序,对双向压弯构件截面进行了分析,材料本构关系以方形、矩形钢管高强混凝土轴压短柱试验为基础,并考虑了材料加卸载作用的影响.利用所编制的程序,分析了两种典型加载路径下双向压弯构件截面的荷载-变形关系全过程曲线,同时分析了残余应力对截面的荷载-变形关系全过程曲线的影响,讨论了截面长宽比、钢材屈服强度、混凝土强度、含钢率、加载路径及加载角度等参数对截面强度承载力的影响.最后给出了方形和矩形钢管高强混凝土双向压弯构件截面的三维强度承载力相关关系及其简化计算公式,并将简化计算公式计算结果与程序计算结果行了比较,两者吻合较好.     

铝/镀锌钢复合热源熔-钎接头中的Al-Fe 金属间化合物层分析

分析了铝/镀锌钢复合热源熔-钎接头中Al-Fe金属间化合物层的相结构,研究了焊接热输入对接头中Al-Fe金属间化合物层厚度的影响及化合物层厚度对接头抗剪强度的影响.结果表明,生成的Al-Fe金属间化合物层主要由Fe3Al,FeAl2,Fe2Al5以及FeAl3组成,并且Al-Fe金属间化合物的生成过程伴随着Si元素的富集现象;Al-Fe金属间化合物层厚度随焊接热输入的增大而增大,但电弧能量对化合物层厚度的影响要大于激光能量对化合物层厚度的影响;Al-Fe金属间化合物层厚度并非越薄越好,化合物层厚度在1.5～4μm范围内,Al-Fe金属间化合物层厚度对接头抗剪强度的影响不大.     

焊料中氮化硅含量对氮化硅陶瓷连接强度的影响

采用含有Ｙ２Ｏ３,Ａｌ２Ｏ３,ＳｉＯ２和Ｓｉ３ｎ４的焊料在１６００℃,３０ｍｉｎ,５ＭＰａ压力的条件下对无压烧结氮化硅陶瓷进行连接实验,研究焊料烨硅的摩尔分数对连接强度的影响。结果表明,随着氮化硅摩尔分数的增加,连接强度也得以提高,这主要是因为氮化硅的加入降低了焊料的热膨胀系数以及加速了结合层内焊料的氮化过程,但是,氮化硅摩尔分数进一步增加,导致焊料的粘度增加,影响了焊料在陶瓷表面的润湿和辅展,使     

提高自蔓延高温合成陶瓷内衬复合钢管性能的措施

离心铸造技术和自蔓延高温合成技术结合在一起而发展起来的离心自蔓延高温合成技术用于制造复合钢管 ,具有工艺与设备简单、生产率高、节能和成本低等特点 ,为陶瓷内衬复合钢管的生产开辟了新的途径。该复合钢管的性能决定于陶瓷层的性能 ,从提高陶瓷层致密度和结合强度、降低裂纹率、提高耐腐蚀性等方面 ,综述了提高其性能的途径 ,展望了广阔的应用前景     

The preparation of SiCP/Ag–Cu–Ti hybrid tapes and application in the joining of silicon carbide ceramics

Abstract

A novel method of tape casting to fabricate ceramic-particulate-reinforced composite filler alloy tapes with low organics (no more than 6?wt.%) was developed, with which SiC_P/Ag–Cu–Ti hybrid tapes were successfully prepared and used in joining of sintered silicon carbide ceramics. The stress rheometer, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometer were used to characterize the rheological properties of slurry and microstructure of green tapes and joints. The slurry for tape casting consists of dispersant, binder, solvent, a mixture of ceramics particulates and metal powders, and no plasticizer was added. Castor oil phosphate was proven the suitable dispersant for the slurry, and the content of dispersant, binder, solid loading was optimized as 3?wt.%, 2.6?wt.% and 26?vol.%, respectively. The fabricated hybrid tapes possess good ductility and uniform thickness. The SiC particulates were homogeneously distributed in the metal powders matrix in both sides of the green tapes, and the distribution was retained in the SiC/SiC joints.     

SiC陶瓷及其复合材料连接的研究进展

SiC陶瓷及其复合材料（SiCf／SiC、Cf／SiC）由于具有优良的高温强度、耐磨和抗腐蚀的性能而被广泛关注，而SiC陶瓷及其复合材料的连接是获得这一性能的关键技术之一。综述了SiC陶瓷及其复合材料连接的一般方法和连接技术，同时指出了连接技术的发展趋势。     

Residual thermal stress of SiC/Ti3SiC2/SiC joints calculation and relaxed by postannealing

Residual thermal stresses in SiC/Ti₃SiC₂/SiC joining couples were calculated by Raman spectra and simulated by finite element analysis, and then relaxed successfully by postannealing. The results showed that the thermal residual stress between Ti₃SiC₂ and SiC was about on the order of 1 GPa when cooling from 1300°C to 25°C. The thermal residual stresses can be relaxed by the recovery of structure disorders during postannealing. When the SiC/Ti₃SiC₂/SiC joints postannealed at 900°C, the bending strength reached 156.9 ± 13.5 MPa, which was almost twice of the as‐obtained SiC/Ti₃SiC₂/SiC joints. Furthermore, the failure occurred at the SiC matrix suggested that both the flexural strength of joining layer and interface were higher than the SiC matrix.