Pub Date : 2024-09-17DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102082
Silicone rubber features excellent thermal stability, outstanding low-temperature performance, and superb processability, however, the poor damping property and low mechanical strength limit its applications. In this work, we synthesized two types of phenyl MQ resins as molecular fillers and incorporated them into phenyl silicone rubber to prepare damping composites. The effects of both the phenyl MQ resin structures and contents on the damping properties and mechanical performances were investigated. The results showed that phenyl MQ resins exhibit multiscale damping effects with temperature rising, and phenyl MQ resins are distributed in silicone rubber with a "sea-island" structure, which strengthen the mechanical property. The composite exhibit optimal performance with incorporating 30phr diphenyl MQ resins: the damping factor at 150 °C increased from 0.1 to 0.18, the temperature range for tan δ > 0.3 expanded by 115.2 %, and maintained a tensile strength of 6.3 MPa. This study paves a new path to design and prepare silicone rubber composite that balance high damping performances with better mechanical strength.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-15DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102079
This research presents a comprehensive framework for predicting the damage in lightweight composite high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks and optimizes their design to prevent failure. By integrating advanced analytical methods, numerical analysis, and deep learning techniques, we introduced a novel approach to enhance design optimization and damage prediction. The framework employs the 3D elasticity anisotropy theory to predict mechanical performance, incorporating failure criteria for accurate damage analysis. A parametric study was conducted to examine the effects of thickness, pressure, and diameter on the behavior of the tank. The analytical results were compared against finite element analysis using the WoundSim software, underscoring the significance of the modeling assumptions. Furthermore, we developed a new framework that combines deep neural networks with differential evolution optimization (DNN-DEO) to predict stress and damage in composite pressure vessels while identifying the optimal design parameters (pressure, radius, and thickness) to minimize failure risks and maintain high performance. A graphical user interface (GUI) was also designed to automate calculations and predictions, providing an intuitive tool for users. This integrated approach offers a powerful solution for optimizing the design and operation of lightweight composite hydrogen storage tanks, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of hydrogen storage systems.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-15DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102081
The integration of inorganic nanoparticles as reinforcement imparts epoxy resin with outstanding comprehensive performance, facilitating the utilization across diverse applications spanning coatings, adhesives, and composites. However, the persistent challenge lies in achieving optimal interfacial compatibility between the fillers and the resin matrix. This study focuses on the synthesis of tri-functionally modified spherical silica particles with an average size of 700 nm by empolying three distinct types of silane coupling agents in a synergistic manner to achieve desired functionalization. These agents endow the resulting particles with reactive groups, including epoxy and amine functionalities, which enhance interfacial compatibility and adhesion between the silica particle fillers and the epoxy resin matrix. Additionally, the incorporation of non-reactive phenyl groups serves to reduce the viscosity of resin composites. These modified silica particles are integrated into the sealant formulations, which exhibits commendable reliability and processability. It exhibits a 95 % reduction in moisture permeability, an increase in glass transition temperature by approximately 30 °C, and a decrease in coefficient of thermal expansion by 5∗10−6/k, compared to the sealant prepared with unmodified silica. The outcomes of this research present promising avenues for the advancement of cutting-edge display technologies.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-13DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102067
The dispersibility of fillers and interfacial interaction are crucial for polymer nanocomposites. Developing a simple, efficient and green method to simultaneously reduce and functionalize graphene oxide (GO) for preparing graphene/rubber composites with excellent dispersibility and enhanced interfacial interactions remains one of the main trends in developing and expanding the application of graphene in the rubber industry. In this work, VOC (volatile organic compound) -free and environmentally friendly L-methionine (L-Met) was selected as the functional modifier of GO. Then, L-Met-modified GO (MGO) was blended with natural rubber (NR) in an aqueous phase to prepare MGO/NR composites. The amphiphilic property of L-Met not only reduced GO but also endowed it with less agglomeration and excellent water dispersibility, which was a prerequisite for achieving uniform dispersion of GO in the NR matrix. In addition, the amino acids on the surface of MGO enhanced the compatibility between GO and the protein-phospholipid layer on the outer layer of NR latex particles. Meanwhile, L-Met containing sulfur bonds promoted rubber vulcanization, resulting in the formation of a cross-linked network between the modified GO and NR molecular chains. Compared to unmodified GO/NR composites, MGO/NR composites exhibited excellent mechanical properties and low heat build-up. More importantly, the solid tire prepared by using L-Met as the interface modifier for GO filled rubber showed lower rolling resistance and temperature rise, and the energy saving efficiency was improved. This strategy is expected to provide a new insight into the green production of organically modified graphene and the preparation of low-energy-consumption green graphene tires.
填料的分散性和界面相互作用对聚合物纳米复合材料至关重要。开发一种简单、高效、绿色的方法,同时对氧化石墨烯(GO)进行还原和功能化,以制备具有优异分散性和增强界面相互作用的石墨烯/橡胶复合材料,仍然是发展和扩大石墨烯在橡胶工业中应用的主要趋势之一。本研究选择了不含 VOC(挥发性有机化合物)且环保的 L-蛋氨酸(L-Met)作为 GO 的功能改性剂。然后,将 L-Met 改性 GO(MGO)与天然橡胶(NR)在水相中混合,制备出 MGO/NR 复合材料。L-Met 的两亲特性不仅减少了 GO 的团聚,还使其具有更少的团聚和出色的水分散性,这是实现 GO 在 NR 基质中均匀分散的前提条件。此外,MGO 表面的氨基酸增强了 GO 与 NR 胶乳颗粒外层蛋白质-磷脂层之间的相容性。同时,含硫键的 L-Met 促进了橡胶硫化,使改性 GO 和 NR 分子链之间形成了交联网络。与未改性的 GO/NR 复合材料相比,MGO/NR 复合材料具有优异的机械性能和较低的发热量。更重要的是,用 L-Met 作为 GO 填充橡胶的界面改性剂制备的实心轮胎具有更低的滚动阻力和温升,节能效率也得到了提高。该策略有望为有机改性石墨烯的绿色生产和低能耗绿色石墨烯轮胎的制备提供新的思路。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102080
A multifunctional elastomer-organohydrogel hybrid patch for skin surface strain sensors, denoted as MSR-PO, composed of a modified conductive silicone rubber (MSR) and PAA-based organohydrogel (PO), is fabricated by surface radical polymerization of the PO layer on MSR film, the two layers are linked together with the strong chemical bonding, thereby amalgamating their distinct functionalities. The MSR layer endows the patch with great wear-resisting, anti-freezing, and durable sensing properties. The gel layer coated on conductive silicone rubber imparts the patch with excellent adhesive capability to match the modulus of the skin, which is in favor of monitoring large and small movements of the human body, showing great potential in the field of wearable flexible electronic sensing. Importantly, the rubber layer and gel layer of MSR-PO patch exhibit outstanding synergistic antibacterial effects. This work will inspire the design and fabrication of novel rubber-gel asymmetric patch for multifunctional applications.
一种用于皮肤表面应变传感器的多功能弹性体-有机水凝胶混合贴片(MSR-PO)由改性导电硅橡胶(MSR)和基于 PAA 的有机水凝胶(PO)组成,通过在 MSR 薄膜上表面自由基聚合 PO 层,将两层材料通过强化学键连接在一起,从而融合了各自不同的功能。MSR 层赋予了贴片极佳的耐磨、抗冻和耐用传感性能。涂覆在导电硅橡胶上的凝胶层赋予了贴片与皮肤模量相匹配的出色粘附能力,有利于监测人体的大小运动,在可穿戴柔性电子传感领域显示出巨大潜力。重要的是,MSR-PO 贴片的橡胶层和凝胶体层具有突出的协同抗菌效果。这项工作将为设计和制造新型橡胶-凝胶不对称贴片的多功能应用提供启发。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102070
In this work a new approach to detect and to evaluate defects typical of carbon fiber parts manufactured via resin transfer molding (RTM) is presented. The approach is based on a robotic contact measurement system, as an alternative or combined solution to vision methods. The research is meant to provide more accurate local geometry information to the global information acquired using vision systems. The system consists of a collaborative robot equipped with a force-torque sensor that scans the surface of the workpiece with a defined motion strategy. To evaluate the system, tests were conducted on a 3D printed part presenting a feature representative of the defects found on carbon fiber components. The results are compared with the CAD model and data acquired using a structured light scanner, showing that robotic contact measurement can be a viable method to enhance the reconstruction of a part with a higher accuracy. The system is then applied and validated on a real part made with RTM.
在这项工作中,介绍了一种检测和评估通过树脂传递模塑(RTM)制造的碳纤维部件典型缺陷的新方法。该方法以机器人接触式测量系统为基础,作为视觉方法的替代或组合解决方案。这项研究旨在为使用视觉系统获取的全局信息提供更准确的局部几何信息。该系统由一个配备力矩传感器的协作机器人组成,该机器人可按照规定的运动策略扫描工件表面。为了对该系统进行评估,对一个 3D 打印部件进行了测试,该部件的特征代表了碳纤维部件上发现的缺陷。测试结果与 CAD 模型和使用结构光扫描仪获取的数据进行了比较,结果表明机器人接触测量是一种可行的方法,能以更高的精度增强零件的重构。随后,该系统在一个使用 RTM 制作的真实零件上进行了应用和验证。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102077
With the increasing prevalence of electronic devices, there is a pressing need for composite films that offer both efficient thermal management and superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. To address this, we developed a novel composite film featuring a controllable conductive-magnetic dual-gradient structure, composed of cellulose nanofibers (CNF), MXene, silver nanowires (AgNWs), and hollow ferric oxide (Fe3O4). This film was fabricated using a straightforward, cost-effective layer-by-layer vacuum filtration method. Leveraging CNF as the matrix material endows the film with remarkable flexibility. The integration of 2D MXene, 1D AgNWs, and 0D hollow Fe3O4 significantly enhances the film's thermal conductivity through multidimensional particle interactions, achieving a maximum value of 2.92 W/mK. Additionally, the dual-gradient structure of the film-comprising a transition layer and a reflection layer-improves EMI shielding efficiency by balancing high EMI shielding effectiveness with low electromagnetic wave reflection. Specifically, for the dual-gradient configuration (MAF)-25-CNF, the absorption coefficient (A) of electromagnetic waves incident on the low conductivity side reaches 0.23, and the shielding effectiveness reaches 45.8 dB. These findings highlight the potential of MXene/AgNWs/Fe3O4/CNF composite films with a controllable conductive-magnetic dual-gradient structure for applications in electronics, electrical engineering, and wearable technologies.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102068
Liquid crystal epoxy resin, as an ideal toughening agent, combines the features of liquid crystal ordering and network cross-linking, which can effectively optimize the comprehensive performance of blended epoxy resins and achieve an ideal balance of rigidity and toughness. Here we successfully synthesized rigid and flexible bio-based liquid crystal epoxy resin (THBR-EP) by finely tuning the length of alkyl side chains. Using aromatic diamine as curing agent, a homogeneous network without phase separation was constructed by taking advantage of the different activity but good compatibility with ordinary epoxy resins, which significantly improved the toughness of the blended system. Specifically, only a small amount of THBR-EP(2.5 wt%) was required to exhibit a maximum impact strength of 48.8 kJ/m2. Moreover, the increase in system toughness was accompanied by a benign improvement in flexural strength, modulus and thermal stability. The ordered structure of the liquid crystals and their good compatibility with the resin matrix enhanced the ability to inhibit crack extension and energy dissipation. The feasibility to simultaneously achieve effective toughening and other property improvements of common resins broadens the application of resins under various demanding scenarios.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-11DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102075
Flexible wearable sensors have attracted widespread attention in health monitoring, human-machine interaction, and biomedical applications. However, developing a flexible sensor that possesses high sensitivity, wide detection range, and matches the conductive material with the modulus of elasticity remains challenging. Here, we developed a coaxial wet spinning process to fabricate conductive fibers with a core-multi-hollow-shell structure, termed LHPTF. The shell comprises a hollow porous structure of TPU, while the core consists of gallium-based LM with excellent electrical conductivity. LHPTF fibers exhibit electrical conductivity of 8690 S cm−1, high flexibility, appropriate strength, and high elongation at break. The hollow porous structure of TPU fibers can be adjusted with various hollow diameters, thereby enabling the switching between stable conduction and strain sensing of conductive fibers. Due to the protection provided by TPU, LHPTF fibers exhibit good environmental durability and stability. We also demonstrate the application of these fibers in wearable sensors and stable conductor.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-11DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102072
For polymers and their composites, processing conditions and the resultant microstructures are crucial in determining their properties. Traditional machine learning (ML) methods typically focus on establishing direct relationships between processing parameters and material properties, often overlooking the critical intermediate step of how processing influences microstructure, limiting the predictive accuracy. In this study, we introduce an approach that first establishes a detailed relationship between processing parameters and the resultant microstructure, and then uses transfer learning and feature fusion to integrate this relationship into the prediction of material properties. Using carbon black-reinforced rubber composites (CRC) as an example, we compared ML models in predicting mechanical properties from processing data. A multi-task deep neural network performed best achieving an of 0.763 with only processing data as input. When incorporating transfer learning and feature fusion, the improved to 0.852 and 0.878, respectively. Shapley explanation analysis validated our approach, highlighting the importance of integrating processing, microstructure, and properties in ML models. This method emphasizes the critical effect of comprehensively considering processing–(micro)structure–property (P–S–P) relationships, leading to more accurate predictions in polymer composite research.
对于聚合物及其复合材料而言,加工条件和由此产生的微观结构是决定其性能的关键。传统的机器学习(ML)方法通常侧重于建立加工参数与材料特性之间的直接关系,往往忽略了加工如何影响微观结构这一关键的中间步骤,从而限制了预测的准确性。在本研究中,我们引入了一种方法,首先在加工参数和由此产生的微观结构之间建立详细的关系,然后利用迁移学习和特征融合将这种关系整合到材料特性的预测中。以碳黑增强橡胶复合材料(CRC)为例,我们比较了从加工数据预测机械性能的多重学习模型。在只有加工数据作为输入的情况下,多任务深度神经网络表现最佳,R2 达到 0.763。在加入迁移学习和特征融合后,R2 分别提高到 0.852 和 0.878。Shapley 解释分析验证了我们的方法,强调了在 ML 模型中整合加工、微观结构和属性的重要性。该方法强调了全面考虑加工-(微)结构-性能(P-S-P)关系的关键作用,从而在聚合物复合材料研究中实现更准确的预测。
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