Pub Date : 2025-12-11DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109498
Boshen Yu , Xu Zhang , Jingrun Cai , Di Wu , Yanzhao Ma , Deng Li
The hybrid of laser and gas-waterjet (HLGW) is an efficient method for processing microchannels and holes in CFRP laminates, but most existing studies have primarily focused on process parameter optimization. To improve the hole quality, this study investigated the effects of different scanning strategies, scanning speeds, and waterjet impact angles. Hole quality was evaluated by heat affected zone (HAZ) area, taper, micromorphology, and surface roughness. Furthermore, a predictive model for CFRP removal based on laser energy and waterjet kinetic energy was developed to provide a theoretical basis for understanding the HLGW mechanism. The results show that increasing the waterjet impact angle reduces the HAZ area at the hole entrance for both Concentric Scanning Mode (CSM) and Spiral Scanning Mode (SSM). The SSM-1 strategy results in the smallest HAZ area at both the hole entrance and exit. The surface roughness achieved with SSM is superior to that obtained with CSM, with Rq and Rz reduced by 10.69 % and 19.95 %, respectively. The SSM has a larger taper than the CSM, with a maximum increase of 22.16%. An inside-to-outside movement sequence effectively mitigates waterjet erosion on the hole sidewall. The surface produced by CSM contains significantly more micro-defects than that generated by the SSM. The SSM-1 scanning strategy provides the optimal hole sidewall quality.
{"title":"Energy-based modeling and experimental study on the characteristics of CFRP hole-making by the hybrid of laser and gas-waterjet with different scanning modes","authors":"Boshen Yu , Xu Zhang , Jingrun Cai , Di Wu , Yanzhao Ma , Deng Li","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109498","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109498","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The hybrid of laser and gas-waterjet (HLGW) is an efficient method for processing microchannels and holes in CFRP laminates, but most existing studies have primarily focused on process parameter optimization. To improve the hole quality, this study investigated the effects of different scanning strategies, scanning speeds, and waterjet impact angles. Hole quality was evaluated by heat affected zone (HAZ) area, taper, micromorphology, and surface roughness. Furthermore, a predictive model for CFRP removal based on laser energy and waterjet kinetic energy was developed to provide a theoretical basis for understanding the HLGW mechanism. The results show that increasing the waterjet impact angle reduces the HAZ area at the hole entrance for both Concentric Scanning Mode (CSM) and Spiral Scanning Mode (SSM). The SSM-1 strategy results in the smallest HAZ area at both the hole entrance and exit. The surface roughness achieved with SSM is superior to that obtained with CSM, with R<sub>q</sub> and R<sub>z</sub> reduced by 10.69 % and 19.95 %, respectively. The SSM has a larger taper than the CSM, with a maximum increase of 22.16%. An inside-to-outside movement sequence effectively mitigates waterjet erosion on the hole sidewall. The surface produced by CSM contains significantly more micro-defects than that generated by the SSM. The SSM-1 scanning strategy provides the optimal hole sidewall quality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 109498"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145797318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-11DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109509
Xin Dai , Senlong Yu , Man Liu , Jinqi Wang , Tianqi Jiang , Hengxue Xiang , Zhe Zhou , Meifang Zhu
To overcome the time-lag effect of metal ion release-based antibacterial systems and enhance antimicrobial response rates, a photocatalytic synergistic strategy was developed by synthesizing anatase/rutile heterojunction TiO2 nanosheets with high activity and thermodynamic stability via hydrothermal synthesis. The TiO2 nanosheets activate glycolate ligands on their surfaces under light irradiation to generate radicals for capturing Pd2+, thereby constructing PE-TiO2/Pd composites. The interfacial Schottky effect between TiO2 and Pd significantly improves charge carrier separation efficiency, achieving 95 %∼98 % bactericidal rates against E. coli and B. subtilis within 1 h of simulated solar irradiation, with dramatically shortened response time and enhanced antibacterial efficacy. Mechanistic studies reveal that the Pd-TiO2 electronic coupling intensifies ROS generation capacity, enabling rapid ROS burst (<30 min) for strong oxidative attack on bacterial membranes. Notably, the material maintains intrinsic hydrophobicity (water contact angle > 104°) without compromising physical barrier properties. This work demonstrates a multi-level interface engineering approach combining photocatalytic-metal synergy, providing an innovative solution for developing active sterilization materials to address drug-resistant infections and public health crises.
{"title":"Photocatalytic synergistic enhancement of PE antibacterial microfiber fabrics via Schottky junction engineering","authors":"Xin Dai , Senlong Yu , Man Liu , Jinqi Wang , Tianqi Jiang , Hengxue Xiang , Zhe Zhou , Meifang Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109509","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109509","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To overcome the time-lag effect of metal ion release-based antibacterial systems and enhance antimicrobial response rates, a photocatalytic synergistic strategy was developed by synthesizing anatase/rutile heterojunction TiO<sub>2</sub> nanosheets with high activity and thermodynamic stability via hydrothermal synthesis. The TiO<sub>2</sub> nanosheets activate glycolate ligands on their surfaces under light irradiation to generate radicals for capturing Pd<sup>2+</sup>, thereby constructing PE-TiO<sub>2</sub>/Pd composites. The interfacial Schottky effect between TiO<sub>2</sub> and Pd significantly improves charge carrier separation efficiency, achieving 95 %∼98 % bactericidal rates against <em>E. coli</em> and <em>B. subtilis</em> within 1 h of simulated solar irradiation, with dramatically shortened response time and enhanced antibacterial efficacy. Mechanistic studies reveal that the Pd-TiO<sub>2</sub> electronic coupling intensifies ROS generation capacity, enabling rapid ROS burst (<30 min) for strong oxidative attack on bacterial membranes. Notably, the material maintains intrinsic hydrophobicity (water contact angle > 104°) without compromising physical barrier properties. This work demonstrates a multi-level interface engineering approach combining photocatalytic-metal synergy, providing an innovative solution for developing active sterilization materials to address drug-resistant infections and public health crises.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 109509"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145797316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-11DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109501
Kürşat Gültekin , Batuhan Özakın
In this study, kaolin clay was ground to micro and nano sizes using a high-energy mill, was intercalated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and subsequently modified with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (AMEO) silane compound. Both bulk and joint samples were prepared by doping the surface-modified kaolin particles into epoxy resin at 1.0%, 2.0%, 3.0%, 4.0%, and 5.0% by weight. While the mechanical properties of the bulk epoxy composites were determined by both static tensile testing and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) in single cantilever mode, the mechanical properties of the joint samples were determined by static tensile testing. The success of intercalation and surface modification was verified by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy analyses, and the interactions between kaolin and epoxy were further examined using FT-IR. The results revealed that the mechanical properties of both bulk composite and single lap joint samples improved with increasing kaolin particle content and varying particle size in the epoxy matrix. Specifically, composites reinforced with 2 wt% nano-kaolin exhibited a 30% increase in tensile strength and a 28.8% increase in storage modulus, while the failure load of the joints increased by 36%.
{"title":"Enhanced mechanical performance of epoxy composites and bonded joints doped with intercalated and silane-modified micro/nano kaolin clay","authors":"Kürşat Gültekin , Batuhan Özakın","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109501","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109501","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, kaolin clay was ground to micro and nano sizes using a high-energy mill, was intercalated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and subsequently modified with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (AMEO) silane compound. Both bulk and joint samples were prepared by doping the surface-modified kaolin particles into epoxy resin at 1.0%, 2.0%, 3.0%, 4.0%, and 5.0% by weight. While the mechanical properties of the bulk epoxy composites were determined by both static tensile testing and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) in single cantilever mode, the mechanical properties of the joint samples were determined by static tensile testing. The success of intercalation and surface modification was verified by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy analyses, and the interactions between kaolin and epoxy were further examined using FT-IR. The results revealed that the mechanical properties of both bulk composite and single lap joint samples improved with increasing kaolin particle content and varying particle size in the epoxy matrix. Specifically, composites reinforced with 2 wt% nano-kaolin exhibited a 30% increase in tensile strength and a 28.8% increase in storage modulus, while the failure load of the joints increased by 36%.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 109501"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145748317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-11DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109506
Zhengtao Qu, Cong Zhao, Yuetao Wu, Luling An
The assembly of large-sized composite panels faces a significant challenge in balancing computational accuracy with efficiency for process control and optimization. This study presents an efficient equivalent mechanical model that integrates a multi-scale modeling approach and a matrix-based solving strategy to enable rapid prediction of key assembly states, including deformation, stress, and residual gap distribution. Combined with the NSGA-II algorithm, the model establishes an optimization framework for determining optimal temporary fastener layouts during the pre-connection stage. Validation through both planar and complex curved panel assembly cases demonstrates that the proposed model achieves high accuracy along with a remarkable computational efficiency improvement compared to conventional FE analysis. This significant acceleration makes computationally intensive, iterative process optimization truly feasible. The proposed methodology thus enhances the analysis capability for large-sized composite structures and provides a theoretical foundation for developing advanced aircraft assembly process control strategies.
{"title":"An efficient equivalent mechanical model for composite panel assembly and its application in assembly process optimization","authors":"Zhengtao Qu, Cong Zhao, Yuetao Wu, Luling An","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109506","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109506","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The assembly of large-sized composite panels faces a significant challenge in balancing computational accuracy with efficiency for process control and optimization. This study presents an efficient equivalent mechanical model that integrates a multi-scale modeling approach and a matrix-based solving strategy to enable rapid prediction of key assembly states, including deformation, stress, and residual gap distribution. Combined with the NSGA-II algorithm, the model establishes an optimization framework for determining optimal temporary fastener layouts during the pre-connection stage. Validation through both planar and complex curved panel assembly cases demonstrates that the proposed model achieves high accuracy along with a remarkable computational efficiency improvement compared to conventional FE analysis. This significant acceleration makes computationally intensive, iterative process optimization truly feasible. The proposed methodology thus enhances the analysis capability for large-sized composite structures and provides a theoretical foundation for developing advanced aircraft assembly process control strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 109506"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145797319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-10DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109480
Rui Zhang , Xianxian Sun , Shasha Wang , Peijia Bai , Ruichuan Li , Yu Ma , Yibin Li
Solar energy has emerged as nearly the sole viable renewable energy source for Antarctic expeditions, yet its application is constrained by limited daylight hours. Thus, leveraging phase change materials (PCMs) to rapidly convert and store solar energy as heat is pivotal to addressing the energy challenge. However, traditional PCMs, suffer from low thermal conductivity and sluggish heat storage, restricting heat accumulation within the available light period. In this study, PCM performance was improved via the incorporation of sub-micron high-thermal-conductivity graphene foam. Highly aligned graphene foam (GAGF) was fabricated using high-velocity radial gas jets combined with axial compression from Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)-expanded microspheres. It exhibits an exceptional orientation degree (0.32) and a thermal conductivity of 25.29 W/(m·K) a 93 % enhancement over non-airflow-oriented graphitized graphene foam (GGF). Post-PCM infiltration, this value further rises to 43.91 W/(m·K). Benefiting from high orientation and submicron pores (0.03–100.44 μm), GAGF phase change composites (PCCs) shorten heat transfer paths, accelerating phase transition and reducing response time. Under 1000 W/m2 solar irradiation, the 4 × 3 × 0.5 cm3 GAGF PCCs achieved a volumetric thermal energy storage rate of 12.99 J/(min·cm3), a 126 % increase versus pure PCM. This research provides significant implications for efficient solar energy storage in Antarctica.
{"title":"High-thermal-conductivity submicron pores graphene phase change composites for rapid solar energy harvesting in Antarctic","authors":"Rui Zhang , Xianxian Sun , Shasha Wang , Peijia Bai , Ruichuan Li , Yu Ma , Yibin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109480","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109480","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solar energy has emerged as nearly the sole viable renewable energy source for Antarctic expeditions, yet its application is constrained by limited daylight hours. Thus, leveraging phase change materials (PCMs) to rapidly convert and store solar energy as heat is pivotal to addressing the energy challenge. However, traditional PCMs, suffer from low thermal conductivity and sluggish heat storage, restricting heat accumulation within the available light period. In this study, PCM performance was improved via the incorporation of sub-micron high-thermal-conductivity graphene foam. Highly aligned graphene foam (GAGF) was fabricated using high-velocity radial gas jets combined with axial compression from Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)-expanded microspheres. It exhibits an exceptional orientation degree (0.32) and a thermal conductivity of 25.29 W/(m·K) a 93 % enhancement over non-airflow-oriented graphitized graphene foam (GGF). Post-PCM infiltration, this value further rises to 43.91 W/(m·K). Benefiting from high orientation and submicron pores (0.03–100.44 μm), GAGF phase change composites (PCCs) shorten heat transfer paths, accelerating phase transition and reducing response time. Under 1000 W/m<sup>2</sup> solar irradiation, the 4 × 3 × 0.5 cm<sup>3</sup> GAGF PCCs achieved a volumetric thermal energy storage rate of 12.99 J/(min·cm<sup>3</sup>), a 126 % increase versus pure PCM. This research provides significant implications for efficient solar energy storage in Antarctica.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 109480"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145797399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-10DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109503
Xiaohong Ji , Sepideh Pourhashem , Mohammad Hassan Hadizadeh , Jizhou Duan , Baorong Hou
In this paper, polymer nanocomposite coatings containing graphene- and MXene-based self-healing corrosion-resistant nanofillers are reviewed, and their properties, self-healing mechanisms, and theoretical computational studies are discussed. These nanosheets possess inherent characteristics, including tunable chemistry, a high specific surface area, superior barrier performance, and thermal/photothermal properties, making them an ideal candidate for developing next-generation coatings with remarkable corrosion protection and self-healing efficiency. The graphene- and MXene-based nanofillers (i.e., neat nanosheets, functionalized nanosheets, hybrids, and functionalized hybrid materials) with tunable surface terminations and photothermal properties have demonstrated remarkable barrier resistance, active–passive corrosion protection, and self-healing performance in polymer coatings (such as epoxy and polyurethane) when functionalized with corrosion inhibitors or healing agents. Furthermore, the integration of computational approaches, including Molecular Dynamics simulations and Density Functional Theory, has significantly advanced the understanding of nanosheet-polymer interactions, functionalization strategies, and healing mechanisms at the atomic and molecular scales. This review highlights recent advancements in the experimental and computational design of nanocomposite polymer coatings with self-healing properties, presenting a comprehensive analysis of graphene- and MXene-based nanocontainers and their synergistic integration into the polymer matrix to achieve superior corrosion resistance, self-repair capabilities, and enhanced mechanical strength.
{"title":"A review on the potential application of graphene- and MXene-Based nanosheets in Self-Healing Composites: Experimental and theoretical studies","authors":"Xiaohong Ji , Sepideh Pourhashem , Mohammad Hassan Hadizadeh , Jizhou Duan , Baorong Hou","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109503","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109503","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this paper, polymer nanocomposite coatings containing graphene- and MXene-based self-healing corrosion-resistant nanofillers are reviewed, and their properties, self-healing mechanisms, and theoretical computational studies are discussed. These nanosheets possess inherent characteristics, including tunable chemistry, a high specific surface area, superior barrier performance, and thermal/photothermal properties, making them an ideal candidate for developing next-generation coatings with remarkable corrosion protection and self-healing efficiency. The graphene- and MXene-based nanofillers (i.e., neat nanosheets, functionalized nanosheets, hybrids, and functionalized hybrid materials) with tunable surface terminations and photothermal properties have demonstrated remarkable barrier resistance, active–passive corrosion protection, and self-healing performance in polymer coatings (such as epoxy and polyurethane) when functionalized with corrosion inhibitors or healing agents. Furthermore, the integration of computational approaches, including Molecular Dynamics simulations and Density Functional Theory, has significantly advanced the understanding of nanosheet-polymer interactions, functionalization strategies, and healing mechanisms at the atomic and molecular scales. This review highlights recent advancements in the experimental and computational design of nanocomposite polymer coatings with self-healing properties, presenting a comprehensive analysis of graphene- and MXene-based nanocontainers and their synergistic integration into the polymer matrix to achieve superior corrosion resistance, self-repair capabilities, and enhanced mechanical strength.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 109503"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145797390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-08DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109497
Udane Olaziregi, Aritz Esnaola, Maider Baskaran, Jon Aurrekoetxea
This study presents a novel approach to mitigate fibre–matrix separation defects in compression-moulded thermoplastic composite components by integrating additively manufactured (3D-printed) continuous fibre-reinforced inserts into the stiffener ribs. The design of these inserts was guided by topology optimisation and refined to align with additive manufacturing principles. The feasibility of embedding 3D-printed inserts was demonstrated, yielding hybrid parts with consistent quality, accurate positioning, and a defect-free insert/moulded part interface. Mechanical testing under three-point bending revealed substantial performance gains: stiffness, strength, deflection, and energy absorption improved by factors of up to 1.5, 3.5, 1.4, and 12, respectively. A 45 % reduction in insert thickness further enhanced manufacturability and interfacial bonding, shifting the failure mode from interfacial delamination at the rib base to fibre rupture at the rib tip. Despite the reduced material volume, stiffness decreased by only ∼17 %, while strength remained stable and toughness improved significantly.
{"title":"Integrating additively manufactured continuous glass fibre inserts in compression moulding: A novel approach to mitigating fibre–matrix separation effect","authors":"Udane Olaziregi, Aritz Esnaola, Maider Baskaran, Jon Aurrekoetxea","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109497","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109497","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents a novel approach to mitigate fibre–matrix separation defects in compression-moulded thermoplastic composite components by integrating additively manufactured (3D-printed) continuous fibre-reinforced inserts into the stiffener ribs. The design of these inserts was guided by topology optimisation and refined to align with additive manufacturing principles. The feasibility of embedding 3D-printed inserts was demonstrated, yielding hybrid parts with consistent quality, accurate positioning, and a defect-free insert/moulded part interface. Mechanical testing under three-point bending revealed substantial performance gains: stiffness, strength, deflection, and energy absorption improved by factors of up to 1.5, 3.5, 1.4, and 12, respectively. A 45 % reduction in insert thickness further enhanced manufacturability and interfacial bonding, shifting the failure mode from interfacial delamination at the rib base to fibre rupture at the rib tip. Despite the reduced material volume, stiffness decreased by only ∼17 %, while strength remained stable and toughness improved significantly.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 109497"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145748321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-08DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109495
Yi Wang , Qixing Jiang , Dominik Vorlaufer , Alexander Bismarck , Jonny Blaker , Matthieu Gresil
This work introduces photocuring as a method to apply a vitrimer-based sizing agent onto carbon fibres (CFs) via a thiol–ene reaction. The vitrimer molecule, bisphenol A glycerolate di(norbornenyl ester) (BPAGDN), was synthesised as the sizing agent. Surface treatments including oxidation and silanisation were performed on unsized AS4 CFs to graft thiol groups onto the surface. Upon UV irradiation, norbornene groups on BPAGDN reacted with surface thiol groups through a photo-initiated thiol–ene reaction, coating the CFs with BPAGDN. IR spectroscopy confirmed the epoxy–acid reaction mechanism, with full conversion achieved after 14 h. The molecular structure of BPAGDN was verified by NMR. Surface treatments led to an oxygen content increase of 5.09 %, the appearance of sulphur (1.83 %), and an increase in O’-C=O bonding by 21.42 %, as determined by XPS. The vitrimer coating increased fibre diameter from 7.04 ± 0.06 µm to 7.72 ± 0.15 µm. Mechanical properties of sized CFs remained similar to unsized CFs, though with a 26.35 % decrease in Weibull modulus. The interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of 5-min vitrimer-sized CFs increased by 24.37 % (from 66.75 MPa to 83.01 MPa), due to enhanced fibre–matrix bonding. This work demonstrates a non-destructive vitrimer sizing method using BPAGDN and UV irradiation, yielding stronger fibre–matrix interfaces.
{"title":"Application of vitrimer-based sizing agent onto carbon fibres through thiol-ene photo-polymerisation","authors":"Yi Wang , Qixing Jiang , Dominik Vorlaufer , Alexander Bismarck , Jonny Blaker , Matthieu Gresil","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109495","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109495","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work introduces photocuring as a method to apply a vitrimer-based sizing agent onto carbon fibres (CFs) via a thiol–ene reaction. The vitrimer molecule, bisphenol A glycerolate di(norbornenyl ester) (BPAGDN), was synthesised as the sizing agent. Surface treatments including oxidation and silanisation were performed on unsized AS4 CFs to graft thiol groups onto the surface. Upon UV irradiation, norbornene groups on BPAGDN reacted with surface thiol groups through a photo-initiated thiol–ene reaction, coating the CFs with BPAGDN. IR spectroscopy confirmed the epoxy–acid reaction mechanism, with full conversion achieved after 14 h. The molecular structure of BPAGDN was verified by NMR. Surface treatments led to an oxygen content increase of 5.09 %, the appearance of sulphur (1.83 %), and an increase in O’-C=O bonding by 21.42 %, as determined by XPS. The vitrimer coating increased fibre diameter from 7.04 ± 0.06 µm to 7.72 ± 0.15 µm. Mechanical properties of sized CFs remained similar to unsized CFs, though with a 26.35 % decrease in Weibull modulus. The interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of 5-min vitrimer-sized CFs increased by 24.37 % (from 66.75 MPa to 83.01 MPa), due to enhanced fibre–matrix bonding. This work demonstrates a non-destructive vitrimer sizing method using BPAGDN and UV irradiation, yielding stronger fibre–matrix interfaces.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 109495"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145748323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-08DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109496
Jinghe Guo , Yanxiang Wang , Bohan Ding , Yue Sun , Shichao Dai , Dongming Liu
Magneto-dielectric synergistic engineering, offering tunable electromagnetic parameters and microstructural versatility, has emerged as a powerful strategy for optimizing electromagnetic-wave (EMW) attenuation; drawing on bio-inspired design cues to tailor functional structures plays a pivotal role in countering current electromagnetic pollution. However, fabricating heterointerface-engineered architectures with strong polarization capability to optimize impedance matching and elucidate loss mechanisms remains challenging. In this study, a multilayered heterostructured MXene@PANI@CoNi-LDH composite was fabricated via electrostatic self-assembly followed by hydrothermal secondary growth; PANI serves as a bridging moiety that tunes the dielectric constant, while the introduction of urchin-like CoNi-LDH not only captures more EMW but also intensifies the synergistic polarization relaxation within the system. Experimental results demonstrate that the MPCN-2 sample achieves a minimum RL of −68.27 dB at 1.8 mm and a maximum bandwidth of 4.24 GHz at 1.1 mm, accomplishing highly efficient EMW absorption. Moreover, the radar cross-section (RCS = −38.18 dB m2) fully confirms its substantial potential for practical applications. This work offers guidance for achieving strong absorption and tailoring functional architectures in MXene-based composite devices.
磁介电协同工程,提供可调谐的电磁参数和微结构的通用性,已经成为优化电磁波(EMW)衰减的有力策略;利用生物启发的设计线索来定制功能结构在对抗当前的电磁污染方面起着关键作用。然而,制造具有强极化能力的异构接口工程架构来优化阻抗匹配和阐明损耗机制仍然是一个挑战。本研究通过静电自组装和水热二次生长制备了多层异质结构MXene@PANI@CoNi-LDH复合材料;PANI作为桥接部分调节介电常数,而引入海胆状CoNi-LDH不仅捕获更多的EMW,而且增强了系统内的协同极化弛豫。实验结果表明,MPCN-2样品在1.8 mm处的最小RL为−68.27 dB,在1.1 mm处的最大带宽为4.24 GHz,实现了高效的EMW吸收。此外,雷达截面(RCS = - 38.18 dB m2)充分证实了其实际应用的巨大潜力。这项工作为在基于mxene的复合器件中实现强吸收和定制功能架构提供了指导。
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Dry spots are the most concerned molding defects in Liquid Composite Molding (LCM). Their final size and position are affected by the evolution of entrapped air in the flow field, thus predicting this evolution via simulation is crucial. However, existing macroscale entrapped air prediction models cannot effectively predict both the migration and size evolution of entrapped air simultaneously when the injection pressure is reduced or the vent ports are opened. We developed a macroscale three-dimensional compressible two-phase flow model to predict the evolution of entrapped air and the subsequent formation of dry spots during the LCM filling process. Thereafter, sandwich-panel and flat-panel vacuum infusion experiments were conducted to verify the proposed model. Simulation results indicate that the proposed model can accurately predict evolution of entrapped air regions’ size and position in the experiments.
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