
今日更新:Composite Structures 3 篇,Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 2 篇,Composites Part B: Engineering 4 篇,Composites Science and Technology 5 篇
Insight into damage initiation and progressive failure in a nylon 6/agave fiber composite: A micromechanical modeling approach
Jorge Enrique Rivera-Salinas
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2026.120361
深入了解尼龙6/龙舌兰纤维复合材料的损伤起始和渐进失效:微力学建模方法
Damage in composite materials is difficult to capture experimentally due to the rapid evolution of failure at the microscale. Identifying the failure root cause is essential for improving material design. This study investigates the operative damage mechanis ms in a nylon 6 composite reinforced with Mexican agave fibers (Ny6/AF) using 3D micromechanics–based finite element an alysis (FEA). The model incorporates nonlinear constitutive behavior of both matrix and fibers and reproduces the experimental stress–strain response with a maximum deviation of approximately 4%, providing micromechanical interpretation of previously reported experimental observations. The results show that ductile damage is governed by matrix cavitation initiated in fiber–free regions and near the fiber–matrix interphase under negative hydrostatic pressure. Subsequent interfacial damage and strain localization develop preferentially around misaligned fibers, promoting void growth and stress redistribution toward longitudinal fibers. The progressive evolution of cavitation, interfacial damage, and localized ductile fracture leads to formation of critical defect configuration associated with the onset of macroscopic failure. These findings provide new micromechanical insight into damage initiation and progression in bio–based fiber–reinforced thermoplastic composites.
由于在微观尺度上破坏的快速演变,复合材料的损伤很难通过实验来捕捉。确定失效的根本原因对于改进材料设计至关重要。采用基于三维微力学的有限元分析(FEA)研究了墨西哥龙舌兰纤维增强尼龙6复合材料(Ny6/AF)的操作损伤机制。该模型结合了基体和纤维的非线性本构行为,并以约4%的最大偏差再现了实验应力-应变响应,为先前报道的实验观察结果提供了微观力学解释。结果表明:在负静水压力作用下,无纤维区和纤维-基质界面附近的基体空化是塑性损伤的主要原因;随后的界面损伤和应变局部化优先发生在错位纤维周围,促进孔隙生长和应力向纵向纤维的重新分布。空化、界面损伤和局部韧性断裂的逐渐演化导致了与宏观破坏开始相关的临界缺陷形态的形成。这些发现为生物基纤维增强热塑性复合材料的损伤起始和发展提供了新的微观力学见解。
Lightweight and high-performance GFRP water supply pipeline system with an innovative clamp connection: Experimental and numerical Insights
Le Cheng, Hai Fang, Xinchen Zhang, Chen Chen, Zhihao Zhu
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2026.120362
轻型和高性能GFRP供水管道系统与创新的夹具连接:实验和数值的见解
Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) pipelines offer low weight, corrosion resistance, and high specific strength for water-supply networks, yet system-level evidence under pump-induced transient conditions and reliable rapid connection solutions remains limited. This study develops a fully GFRP water-supply pipeline system using an optimized filament-winding lay-up with 25° helical and 86° circumferential layers, and benchmarks it against a cast-iron counterpart. The developed GFRP system achieves an overall weight reduction of 59% while maintaining comparable structural strength. Field hydraulic tests show slightly higher mean discharge and flow velocity for the GFRP pipeline, together with stronger response fluctuations and larger recoverable deformation, suggesting higher structural compliance and a more pronounced system-level hydraulic–structural interaction tendency. Strain monitoring yields a hoop-to-axial stress ratio of 2.28, corresponding to an equivalent winding angle of 56°, which supports the rationality of the adopted laminate design. A clamp-type connection is further proposed to improve installation efficiency. In addition, a sequential one-way fluid-to-structure load-transfer an alysis, four-point bending finite element an alyses, and a simplified a nalytical deflection model provide complementary mechanics-based interpretations of the observed response, indicating strong potential for municipal and emergency water-conveyance applications.
玻璃纤维增强聚合物(GFRP)管道具有重量轻、耐腐蚀和高比强度的特点,适用于供水网络,但在泵诱导瞬态条件下的系统级证据和可靠的快速连接解决方案仍然有限。本研究开发了一种全玻璃钢供水管道系统,采用优化的长丝缠绕敷设,具有25°螺旋层和86°圆周层,并将其与铸铁管道进行对比。开发的玻璃钢系统在保持相当结构强度的同时,实现了整体重量减轻59%。现场水力试验表明,GFRP管道的平均流量和流速略高,响应波动更强,可恢复变形更大,结构顺应性更高,系统级水工-构筑物相互作用趋势更明显。应变监测得到环向应力比为2.28,对应等效缠绕角为56°,支持采用层压设计的合理性。为提高安装效率,进一步提出了夹紧式连接方式。此外,顺序的单向流体-结构载荷传递分析、四点弯曲有限元分析和简化的分析挠度模型为观测到的响应提供了互补的基于力学的解释,表明在市政和应急输水应用中具有很大的潜力。
Accurate and efficient modeling of circular elastic inclusions in plane elastic heterogeneous materials without interface integration
Ze She, Liang Chen, Fan Yang, Keyong Wang, Han Han
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2026.120353
无 界面积分的平面弹性非均质材料中圆形弹性夹杂物的精确高效建模
Modeling elastic fields in materials with inclusions is pivotal to understanding the mechanical behavior of composites, yet conventional finite element formulations often suffer from high computational cost when dealing with complex inclusion geometries or fine stress concentrations. To address this challenge, we develop a hybrid Trefftz finite element method (HT-FEM) based on a single-functional formulation. The method assumes two independent displacement fields, one within the element domain and the other along its boundary, and couples them through a modified functional with the matrix–inclusion continuity conditions inherently satisfied by the intra-element field. This strategy avoids the need for interface integration, while preserving displacement and stress continuity across matrix–inclusion boundaries. Numerical studies demonstrate that the proposed method captures inclusion-induced local stress concentrations with high fidelity even on coarse meshes, and significantly reduces degrees of freedom and computational time compared with conventional finite element method (FEM). Further an alysis reveals an intrinsic balance between the number of Gauss integration points and the admissible number of T-complete functions, and shows that increasing the number of polygonal element edges can further increase the accuracy. Benchmark cases with randomly distributed inclusions or voids in various domains and extreme inclusion configurations confirm the formulation’s robustness and efficiency.
含夹杂物材料的弹性场建模对于理解复合材料的力学行为至关重要,然而传统的有限元公式在处理复杂的夹杂物几何形状或精细的应力集中时往往存在较高的计算成本。为了应对这一挑战,我们开发了一种基于单功能公式的混合Trefftz有限元方法(HT-FEM)。该方法假设两个独立的位移场,一个在单元域内,另一个在单元域边界上,并通过修正泛函将它们耦合起来,单元内场固有地满足矩阵包含连续性条件。该策略避免了界面集成的需要,同时保持了跨矩阵包体边界的位移和应力连续性。数值研究表明,该方法即使在粗糙网格上也能高保真地捕获夹杂引起的局部应力集中,与传统有限元方法相比,显著降低了自由度和计算时间。进一步分析表明,高斯积分点的个数与t完备函数的允许个数之间存在内在的平衡,并表明增加多边形元素边的个数可以进一步提高精度。在不同区域随机分布的夹杂物或空洞以及极端夹杂物配置的基准案例验证了该公式的鲁棒性和有效性。
Fabrication of dual-path radiators for absorptive electromagnetic shielding by 3D printing technology
Jingxing Gui, Lixuan Yang, Lancheng Ye, Tongyu Zhou, Chunyan Hu, Baojiang Liu, Dan Yu, Wei Wang
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2026.109869
利用3D打印技术制备吸收式电磁屏蔽双路辐射体
In the 5G era, increasingly severe challenges such as device overheating and electromagnetic wave pollution necessitate multifunctional composite materials that seamlessly integrate electromagnetic shielding with thermal management. This study presents an innovative dual-path electromagnetic absorption-shielding radiator fabricated via digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing technology. It introduces a novel ink formulation that enables the optimal substrate (C5PTB10), with a viscosity of 2.69 mPa·s and a curing time of 6.1 s. Carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CMWCNTs) and polydopamine-modified boron nitride (PBN) are synergistically integrated to form a three-dimensional conductive network, with polyacrylamide (PAM) hydrogel innovatively incorporated. This approach overcomes the inherent thermal conductivity limitations of the porous substrate, enabling efficient heat transfer via a dual-path mechanis m and imparting superior electromagnetic absorption and dissipation capabilities to the material. The 15-C5PTB10 composite exhibits an average X-band electromagnetic shielding effectiveness (SET) of 37.14 dB, a specific shielding effectiveness (SSE/t) of 300.83 dB·cm2·g⁻1, and an absorption coefficient (A) of 0.668. Additionally, its thermal conductivity is 1.617 W/m·K. This work offers valuable strategies for multifunctional composites in electromagnetic protection and thermal management.
在5G时代,设备过热、电磁波污染等日益严峻的挑战需要将电磁屏蔽与热管理无缝结合的多功能复合材料。本研究提出了一种采用数字光处理(DLP) 3D打印技术制造的新型双路电磁吸收屏蔽散热器。介绍了一种新颖的油墨配方,使C5PTB10的最佳承印物粘度为2.69 mPa·s,固化时间为6.1 s。羧基化的多壁碳纳米管(CMWCNTs)和聚多巴胺修饰的氮化硼(PBN)协同集成形成三维导电网络,并创新地加入了聚丙烯酰胺(PAM)水凝胶。这种方法克服了多孔基板固有的导热性限制,通过双路机制实现有效的热传递,并赋予材料优越的电磁吸收和耗散能力。15-C5PTB10复合材料的平均x波段电磁屏蔽效能(SET)为37.14 dB,比屏蔽效能(SSE/t)为300.83 dB·cm2·g⁻1,吸收系数(a)为0.668。导热系数为1.617 W/m·K。这项工作为多功能复合材料在电磁保护和热管理方面提供了有价值的策略。
Fire behavior and numerical simulation of fire-resistant coated wood-based composites in high-rise buildings
Ji Yong Choi, Seong Taek Kang, Sumin Kim
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2026.109868
高层建筑中防火涂层木基复合材料的燃烧性能及数值模拟
The increasing use of wood-based polymer-bonded composites in modern buildings requires a deeper understanding of their flammability, thermal degradation, and fire-induced s moke behavior. This study develops an integrated experimental–numerical framework to evaluate how fire-resistant surface treatments applied to engineered wood composites influence their combustion characteristics and fire dynamics. Cone calorimeter tests were performed on conventional and fire-resistant-coated medium-density fiberboard (MDF) to quantify heat release, s moke generation, and burning behavior, revealing a 70% reduction in peak heat release with the coating. These composite fire properties were then incorporated as material-level inputs into Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) models to an alyze the resulting temperature fields, s moke development, and toxic-gas formation under a representative residential fire scenario. The fire-resistant composite floor finish exhibited reduced combustion intensity and delayed s moke propagation, indicating improved potential to maintain tenability-related conditions under the modeled scenario. This study provides a practical comparative framework for linking experimentally measured fire-property changes in wood-based composites to scenario-based fire and s moke development in residential building applications.
在现代建筑中越来越多地使用木基聚合物粘合复合材料,需要对其可燃性,热降解和火灾引起的烟雾行为有更深入的了解。本研究开发了一个综合的实验-数值框架来评估工程木复合材料的防火表面处理如何影响其燃烧特性和火灾动力学。锥形量热计对传统和耐火涂层中密度纤维板(MDF)进行了测试,以量化热量释放、烟雾产生和燃烧行为,结果显示涂层可减少70%的峰值热量释放。然后将这些复合火灾特性作为材料级输入输入到火灾动力学模拟器(FDS)模型中,以分析典型住宅火灾场景下产生的温度场、烟雾发展和有毒气体形成。耐火复合地板表面显示出降低燃烧强度和延迟烟雾传播,表明在模拟情景下保持可持续性相关条件的潜力有所提高。本研究提供了一个实用的比较框架,将实验测量的木基复合材料的火灾特性变化与住宅建筑应用中基于场景的火灾和烟雾发展联系起来。
Directionally Oriented Flake-Like Graphene-Boron Nitride@Fe3O4/Polyimide Composite Bulks with Excellent Microwave Absorption and High Thermal Conductivity
Ze Zhang, Xiaoming Duan, Jianxin He, Yinglong Liu, Lan Wang, Lin Zhu, Shaojie Liu, Wen Wang, Peigang He, Xingqi Liao, Delong Cai, Xiaoxiao Huang, Dechang Jia, Yu Zhou
doi:10.1016/j.composites b.2026.113706
具有优异微波吸收和高导热性能的定向片状石墨烯-硼Nitride@Fe3O4/聚酰亚胺复合体
The rapid development of civilian electronic technologies poses severe challenges to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and thermal management, underscoring the need for bulk materials that combine excellent electromagnetic wave absorption and high thermal conductivity. In this study, graphene-boron nitride@Fe3O4 (G-BN@Fe3O4) powder synthesized via a solvothermal method was incorporated as a functional filler into polyimide (PI) matrix, and G-BN@Fe3O4/PI composite bulks were successfully fabricated using hot-pressing. The results reveal that with increasing the mass fraction of G-BN@Fe3O4 powder, the electromagnetic wave absorption performance of the composite initially improves and then declines, while thermal conductivity increases monotonically. At a G-BN@Fe3O4 powder mass fraction of 30%, the G-BN@Fe3O4/PI composite achieves optimal comprehensive performance, exhibiting a minimum reflection loss (RLmᵢn) of -57.29 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 3.57 GHz at a thickness of 1.08 mm, indicative of excellent microwave absorption performance. Meanwhile, the composite shows markedly enhanced thermal conductivity compared to pure PI, with in-plane thermal conductivity (λ //) and out-of-plane thermal conductivity (λ ⊥) values reaching 6.02 W·m-1·K-1 and 0.77 W·m-1·K-1, approximately 40.1 and 5.13 times higher than that of pure PI (0.15 W·m-1·K-1). This study provides valuable insights for the design of integrated materials capable of simultaneous electromagnetic protection and thermal management.
民用电子技术的快速发展对电磁兼容性(EMC)和热管理提出了严峻的挑战,强调了对集优异电磁波吸收性和高导热性于一体的块状材料的需求。本研究将溶剂热法制备的石墨烯-硼nitride@Fe3O4 (G-BN@Fe3O4)粉体作为功能填料加入到聚酰亚胺(PI)基体中,并采用热压法制备了G-BN@Fe3O4/PI复合块体。结果表明:随着G-BN@Fe3O4粉末质量分数的增加,复合材料的电磁波吸收性能先提高后下降,导热系数单调增加;当粉末质量分数G-BN@Fe3O4为30%时,G-BN@Fe3O4/PI复合材料的综合性能最佳,在1.08 mm厚度下,反射损耗最小(RLm - x_n)为-57.29 dB,有效吸收带宽(EAB)为3.57 GHz,具有优异的微波吸收性能。与此同时,与纯PI相比,该复合材料的导热系数明显增强,其面内导热系数(λ //)和面外导热系数(λ //)分别达到6.02 W·m-1·K-1和0.77 W·m-1·K-1,分别是纯PI (0.15 W·m-1·K-1)的40.1和5.13倍。该研究为同时具有电磁保护和热管理功能的集成材料的设计提供了有价值的见解。
Structure, Performance, and Technical Applications of Melt-blown Materials: A Review
Xibo Hao, Guoliang Liu, Sheng Xie, Yuanqiang Xu, Yangyang Zhang, Jin Tao, Wei Ma, Ya Yang, Nazhen Ye, Shixin Xiong
doi:10.1016/j.composites b.2026.113705
熔喷材料的结构、性能及技术应用综述
Melt-blown (MB) materials are a class of microfibrous nonwovens that combine high porosity, s mall pore size, interconnected fibrous networks, and scalable solvent-free manufacturing, making them attractive platforms for structural and functional composites. In recent years, their performance has been substantially extended through pore-structure regulation, surface/interface engineering, and multicomponent composite design. This review summarizes recent advances in MB materials from a structure–property–application perspective, with emphasis on how compositional tailoring, hierarchical architecture construction, and interfacial functionalization govern performance in environmental remediation, thermal insulation, battery separators, acoustic materials, biomedical textiles, s mart textiles, and fiber-reinforced composites. Representative examples show that MB-based composites can achieve particulate removal efficiencies above 99% for 0.3 μm particles, ultra-low thermal conductivity down to 0.0305 W (m·K), sustained nitrate removal of 96.5% over 75 days, and iodine-vapor uptake up to 2.51 g/g, highlighting their strong engineering potential in selective transport, thermal management, and multifunctional integration. Beyond application-specific progress, this review further identifies cross-cutting design principles linking fiber diameter, pore architecture, surface chemistry, and interfacial interactions to end-use performance. Current challenges, including precise microstructure control, long-term durability, scalable multifunctional manufacturing, and sustainable material selection, are also discussed. This review is expected to provide useful guidance for the rational design of next-generation MB composites for advanced engineering applications.
熔融喷吹(MB)材料是一类微纤维非织造布,具有高孔隙率、小孔径、相互连接的纤维网络和可扩展的无溶剂制造,使其成为结构和功能复合材料的有吸引力的平台。近年来,通过孔隙结构调节、表面/界面工程和多组分复合材料设计,它们的性能得到了极大的扩展。本文从结构-性能-应用的角度综述了MB材料的最新进展,重点介绍了组合剪裁、分层结构构建和界面功能化如何影响环境修复、隔热、电池隔膜、声学材料、生物医学纺织品、智能纺织品和纤维增强复合材料的性能。典型实例表明,mb基复合材料对0.3 μm颗粒的颗粒去除率可达99%以上,导热系数低至0.0305 W (m·K), 75天内硝酸盐去除率可达96.5%,碘蒸气吸收率可达2.51 g/g,显示了其在选择性传输、热管理和多功能集成方面的强大工程潜力。除了特定应用的进展,本综述进一步确定了将纤维直径、孔隙结构、表面化学和界面相互作用与最终使用性能联系起来的交叉设计原则。目前的挑战,包括精确的微观结构控制,长期耐用性,可扩展的多功能制造和可持续的材料选择,也进行了讨论。本文的研究成果有望为下一代复合材料的合理设计提供有益的指导。
Evaluation of the geometrical shape and surface quality of holes in woven flax FMLs
Hsang Shi, Xin He
doi:10.1016/j.composites b.2026.113703
亚麻织物编织孔的几何形状和表面质量评价
Severe interply delamination occurred during drilling of flax fiber (aluminum) metal laminates (FMLs), whether using conventional drills or an abrasive waterjet (AWJ). FMLs, fabricated from aluminum sheets and woven flax fibers using basalt fibers as adhesive films, could solve the problem. The machinability of woven FMLs was assessed using AWJ drilling (AWJD). This work ana lyzed variations in diameter and circularity with hole depth and quantified perpendicularity. The hole's geometry and its tolerance were evaluated. The geometric tolerances of some holes satisfy the requirements for Ø6H9 aviation holes. This study also inspected machining damage and the roughness distribution. In view of this, the surface integrity was assessed. Minimal delamination and microcracks occurred in most holes, with a maximum width of only 20 μm. These findings confirmed that AWJD is a suitable method for creating holes in flax FMLs. This study innovatively fabricates AWJD-resistant FMLs using basalt prepregs as the bonding layer to generate chemical bonding with aluminum sheets; meanwhile, the porous structure of basalt and woven layers forms solid mechanical interlocking through resins, thereby significantly enhancing the machinability. The FMLs can be applied in diverse industrial sectors, such as side wall panels of high-speed train carriages, automotive manufacturing, and aircraft components.
无论是使用常规钻头还是磨料水射流(AWJ),在钻取亚麻纤维(铝)金属层压板(FMLs)时都会发生严重的夹层脱层。以玄武岩纤维为粘接膜,用铝板和编织亚麻纤维制成的FMLs可以解决这一问题。采用AWJD钻孔法对编织FMLs的可加工性进行了评价。本文分析了直径和圆度随孔深的变化,并量化了垂直度。对孔的几何形状及其公差进行了评价。部分孔的几何公差满足Ø6H9航空孔的要求。本研究还考察了加工损伤和粗糙度分布。鉴于此,对表面完整性进行了评估。大多数孔洞出现了最小的脱层和微裂纹,最大宽度仅为20 μm。这些结果证实了AWJD在亚麻FMLs中是一种合适的造孔方法。本研究创新性地采用玄武岩预浸料作为粘结层与铝板发生化学粘结,制备了抗awjd FMLs;同时,玄武岩的多孔结构与编织层通过树脂形成了牢固的机械联锁,从而显著提高了可加工性。fml可应用于不同的工业领域,如高速列车车厢的侧壁板、汽车制造和飞机部件。
Aluminium particle assisted enhancement through-plane thermal conductivity of vertically aligned aluminium fiber-filled composites
Xinxin Li, Jianhong Wei, Zuomin Lei, Zhenxing Chen, Zhuoyuan Chen
doi:10.1016/j.composites b.2026.113695
铝颗粒辅助增强垂直排列铝纤维填充复合材料的平面导热性
Efficient vertical thermal conduction pathways are pivotal for enhancing through-plane thermal conductivity (TC) of polymer composites and constructing vertically aligned filler architectures has emerged as an effective strategy for improving through-plane TC. However, the formation of thermal conduction pathways between aligned fillers is often disregarded, which inevitably gives rise to substantial thermal resistances that hinder the further improvement of through-plane TC of the prepared composites. Herein, we fabricate vertically aligned aluminum fiber/aluminum particle/silicone rubber (V-AlF/AlP/SR) composites with high through-plane TC via electrostatic flocking of AlFs followed by infiltration of AlP/SR slurry and subsequent curing. The long length of the AlFs facilitates direct heat transfer across the vertically aligned fibers to the opposite side of the composites. Moreover, the synergistic effects endowed the V-AlF/AlP/SR composites with a high through-plane TC of up to 9.18 W·m-1·K-1. Both finite element an alysis and practical application tests further confirmed the superior thermal conduction performance of the V-AlF/AlP/SR composites. Our proposed strategy provides a facile, scalable, and cost-effective route for preparing polymer composites with high through-plane TC, which hold great potential as advanced thermal management applications.
高效的垂直导热途径是提高聚合物复合材料通面导热性能的关键,而构建垂直排列的填料结构是提高聚合物复合材料通面导热性能的有效策略。然而,排列填料之间的热传导通道的形成往往被忽视,这不可避免地产生了大量的热阻,阻碍了所制备的复合材料的通过面TC的进一步提高。本研究通过静电植绒AlFs、渗透AlP/SR浆料、固化制备具有高通平面TC的垂直排列铝纤维/铝颗粒/硅橡胶(V-AlF/AlP/SR)复合材料。AlFs的长长度有利于通过垂直排列的纤维直接传热到复合材料的另一侧。此外,V-AlF/AlP/SR复合材料具有较高的通面温度,最高可达9.18 W·m-1·K-1。有限元分析和实际应用试验进一步证实了V-AlF/AlP/SR复合材料优越的导热性能。我们提出的策略为制备具有高通平面TC的聚合物复合材料提供了一种简单,可扩展且经济高效的途径,在先进的热管理应用中具有巨大的潜力。
Intelligent Lignin-based Elastomer Biocomposite with Strain-adaptive Stiffening and Thermally Tunable Modulus
Zhikai Tu, Junjie Lei, Shuangquan Liao, Weifeng Liu, Jinhao Huang, Hongming Lou, Xueqing Qiu, Jingpeng Zhou, Fengshan Zhang
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2026.111663
具有应变自适应增强和热可调模量的智能木质素基弹性体生物复合材料
Eco-friendly and intelligent elastomer materials with strain-adaptive stiffening and thermo-adjustable modulus are promising for safe tire applications, yet their preparation remains challenging. Herein, inspired by the lignin role in bridging cellulose and hemicellulose in plants and the self-strengthening of skeletal muscles by physical exercise, high performance eco-friendly and intelligent elastomer composite is prepared by rearrangement of interfacial hydrogen bonds via a repetitive mechanical training process. Biomass lignin is incorporated as a bridging agent for the construction of interfacial hydrogen bonds between silica filler and bromobutyl rubber matrix. The incorporation of lignin decreases 40% usage of silane coupling agent, 25% usage of silica for elastomer biocomposite. After mechanical training, the ordered hydrogen bond networks are formed among fillers, which endow the elastomer biocomposite with excellent strain-adaptive stiffening performance (elastic modulus increasing from 1.0 MPa to 24.7 MPa during deformation) and thermally tunable modulus (reversible variations between 2.0 MPa and 3.2 MPa). In this work, we show a facile strategy for the fabrication of eco-friendly intelligent elastomer biocomposite using easily available green raw materials.
具有应变自适应强化和热可调模量的环保智能弹性体材料有望用于安全轮胎应用,但其制备仍然具有挑战性。在此,受木质素在植物中桥接纤维素和半纤维素的作用以及通过体育锻炼自我增强骨骼肌的启发,通过重复的机械训练过程重排界面氢键来制备高性能环保智能弹性体复合材料。采用生物质木质素作为桥接剂,在二氧化硅填料与溴丁基橡胶基体之间建立界面氢键。木质素的掺入使硅烷偶联剂用量减少40%,弹性体生物复合材料中二氧化硅用量减少25%。经过机械训练,填料之间形成有序的氢键网络,使弹性体生物复合材料具有良好的应变自适应强化性能(变形时弹性模量从1.0 MPa增加到24.7 MPa)和热可调模量(在2.0 MPa和3.2 MPa之间可逆变化)。在这项工作中,我们展示了一种使用容易获得的绿色原材料制造生态友好智能弹性体生物复合材料的简单策略。
Decoupled regulation of permittivity and breakdown strength in BT/PVDF via introducing MgO@PDA double-shell to activate multiple polarizations
Panpan Zhao, Wenying Zhou, Kai Zhang, Jiahuan Zhao, Xiubin Ren, Xiaopeng Han, Dengfeng Liu, Zhi Fang
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2026.111657
BT/PVDF中介电常数和击穿强度的解耦调节通过引入MgO@PDA双壳激活多极化
Polymeric composites with synchronously high dielectric permittivity (ε), low loss (tanδ) and good breakdown strength (E b) have shown enormous application prospects in electronic and electrical devices. To achieve this goal in neat barium titanate (BT)/polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), raw BT was first surface deposited by magnesium oxide (MgO) and PDA (polydopamine), respectively, and then compounded with PVDF to explore the double-shell effects on dielectric properties of the composites. The results indicate that the BT@MgO@PDA/PVDF exhibits concurrently higher ε and E b coupled with much lower tanδ, which cannot be realized in pristine BT/PVDF. The elevated ε stems from the introduced double-shell, which simultaneously promotes intraparticle polarization and suppresses interparticle polarization. And the dual-shell configuration introduces deep energy level traps, significantly inhibiting both tanδ and leakage current. Moreover, this dual-shell interlayer not only enhances interfacial interactions but also notably alleviates the severe dielectric mis match between BT and PVDF, which in turn mitigates the local electric field distortion and retards electric tree development, thus elevating the composite’s E b. Simulations and computation theoretically uncover the underlying multiple polarization mechanis ms and modulated charge transport behavior in the BT@MgO@PDA/PVDF composites. This work offers a novel perspective on the design and preparation of flexible polymeric composites integrating high ε but low tanδ as well as large E b, holding broad application prospects in power systems and high-voltage electrical insulation.
同时具有高介电常数(ε)、低损耗(tanδ)和良好击穿强度(E b)的聚合物复合材料在电子电气器件中具有广阔的应用前景。为了在纯钛酸钡(BT)/聚偏氟乙烯(PVDF)中实现这一目标,首先在氧化镁(MgO)和聚多巴胺(PDA)表面分别沉积生BT,然后与PVDF复配,探索双壳效应对复合材料介电性能的影响。结果表明,BT@MgO@PDA/PVDF同时具有较高的ε和ε b以及较低的tanδ,这在原始BT/PVDF中是无法实现的。ε的升高源于引入双壳层,双壳层同时促进了粒子内极化和抑制了粒子间极化。双壳结构引入深能级陷阱,显著抑制tanδ和漏电流。此外,这种双壳层间层不仅增强了界面相互作用,还显著缓解了BT和PVDF之间严重的介电失配,从而减轻了局部电场畸变,延缓了电树的发展,从而提高了复合材料的E - b。模拟和计算从理论上揭示了BT@MgO@PDA/PVDF复合材料中潜在的多极化机制和调制的电荷输运行为。本研究为设计和制备高ε、低tanδ和大ε - b的柔性聚合物复合材料提供了一个新的视角,在电力系统和高压电气绝缘方面具有广阔的应用前景。
A deep learning–accelerated Direct FE2 framework for multiscale an alysis of continuous hybrid fiber-reinforced composites
Zefei Wang, Shutian Liu, Zhaodong Wei, Jinlong Tang, Sai Zheng, Fengqi Ren
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2026.111667
用于连续混杂纤维增强复合材料多尺度分析的深度学习加速的直接FE2框架
For continuous fiber-reinforced composite structures such as hybrid-fiber graded composites, achieving high-fidelity finite element an alysis driven by microstructural information is still constrained by prohibitive computational cost and complex modeling workflows. Conventional Direct FE2 requires pointwise nested solutions of a large number of RVEs at macroscopic Gauss points, resulting in high computational expense and cumbersome procedures that are inadequate for rapid assess ment and iterative refinement of engineering-scale structures. To address these issues, this paper proposes a surrogate-assisted homogenized substitution framework implemented within a Direct FE2 infrastructure for continuous hybrid fiber-reinforced composites, aiming to improve computational efficiency and engineering usability while preserving multiscale accuracy. In the online stage, for the linear-elastic regime, the surrogate model is embedded into the Direct FE2 implementation workflow to replace online elastic microscale solves with surrogate-predicted homogenized stiffness evaluation at Gauss points, and a strain back-projection scheme is employed for on-demand reconstruction of the mesoscale stress field. For nonlinear an alysis, a hybrid assembly strategy is further introduced, in which homogenized RVEs are used in elastically deforming regions while full-resolution RVEs are retained in plastically deforming regions, thereby balancing accuracy and efficiency. In summary, the proposed method achieves a practical trade-off among accuracy, efficiency, and engineering integrability, and it supports rapid simulation, parametric studies, and design optimization for complex continuous fiber-reinforced composite structures.
对于连续纤维增强复合材料结构,如混合纤维梯度复合材料,实现由微观结构信息驱动的高保真有限元分析仍然受到高昂的计算成本和复杂的建模工作流程的限制。传统的Direct FE2需要在宏观高斯点处对大量rve进行逐点嵌套求解,计算成本高,程序繁琐,不足以对工程规模结构进行快速评估和迭代细化。为了解决这些问题,本文提出了一个在Direct FE2基础设施中实现的代理辅助均质替代框架,用于连续混合纤维增强复合材料,旨在提高计算效率和工程可用性,同时保持多尺度精度。在在线阶段,对于线弹性状态,将代理模型嵌入到Direct FE2实现工作流中,用代理预测的高斯点均匀刚度评估取代在线弹性微尺度解,并采用应变反投影方案按需重建中尺度应力场。针对非线性分析,提出了一种混合装配策略,在弹性变形区域采用均质化RVEs,在塑性变形区域采用全分辨率RVEs,以平衡精度和效率。总之,该方法实现了精度、效率和工程可集成性之间的实际权衡,支持复杂连续纤维增强复合材料结构的快速仿真、参数化研究和设计优化。
A modelling method for 3D woven composite preforms with variable layer based on large deformation simulation and parametric mapping
Xu Zhang, Sheng Zhang, Jun Li, Haifeng Peng
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2026.111665
基于大变形模拟和参数映射的三维变层编织复合材料预制件建模方法
Efficient modeling of preform architectures that capture both macroscopic deformation and complex yarn geometries is essential for a nalyzing composite structures with intricate configurations. This study introduces a multi-scale modeling approach that integrates macroscopic and mesoscopic a nalyses to characterize composite preforms, taking into account global deformation as well as detailed yarn geometry. At the macroscopic level, differences in deformation behavior between the inner and outer layers of the preform were considered. The mechanical properties of these layers were determined indirectly through deformation tests conducted on preforms with different numbers of layers. On the mesoscopic scale, parametric modeling of yarn geometry was extended to incorporate transition regions where the number of layers changes. A coordinate mapping strategy was applied to construct the mesoscopic model, automatically integrating the interlayer heterogeneity identified at the macroscopic scale. A mesoscopic model of a blade preform was successfully developed, and the predicted yarn geometry aligns well with the physical sample. Both in-plane and interlayer shear angle deviations were within 2°.
有效的预制体结构建模既能捕获宏观变形,又能捕获复杂的纱线几何形状,这对于分析具有复杂结构的复合材料结构至关重要。本研究引入了一种多尺度建模方法,该方法集成了宏观和细观分析,以表征复合预成型件,同时考虑了整体变形和详细的纱线几何形状。在宏观层面上,考虑了预制体内外两层之间变形行为的差异。通过对不同层数的预制体进行变形试验,间接确定了这些层的力学性能。在细观尺度上,扩展了纱线几何的参数化建模,以纳入层数变化的过渡区域。采用坐标映射策略构建细观模型,自动整合宏观尺度上识别的层间非均质性。成功地建立了叶片预制件的细观模型,预测的纱线几何形状与物理样品很好地吻合。面内和层间剪切角偏差均在2°以内。
Synergistic enhancement of thermal conductivity in self-adhesive alumina-based thermal interface materials via hexagonal boron nitride size engineering
Qingwei Yan, Yongan Huang, Haotong Zhang, Mengying Wu, Jiali Zhu, Bohan Huang, Hongbing Ma, Tao Cai, Yuezhong Wang, Jinhong Yu, Kazuhito Nishimura, Nan Jiang, Jingyao Gao, Wen Dai, Cheng-Te Lin
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2026.111664
六方氮化硼尺寸工程协同增强自粘铝基热界面材料的导热性
Alumina-based thermal interface materials (TIMs) dominate industrial applications for their low cost, processability, and electrical insulation, but low thermal conductivity restricts their use in high-power systems. The poor thermal property of alumina-based TIMs originates from high interfacial thermal resistance at filler interfaces, an inherent structural constraint imposed by spherical particles’ “point-to-point” contacts. Hybridizing hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) flakes with alumina effectively enhances the thermal performance of alumina-based composites. Herein, we developed a h-BN size engineering strategy, specifically involving precise dimensional matching between alumina and h-BN via adjusting h-BN lateral sizes. With the optimized formulation (60 wt% hybrid-sized Al2O3 containing 1, 5, 10 and 30 μm particles in a mass ratio of 1:1:1:3, and 20 wt% 30 μm h-BN), high-quality “face-to-face” filler contacts and additional thermal conductive pathways formed by orientated h-BN were achieved in Polydimethylsiloxane (20 wt%), with the assistance of vertical compression process in an encapsulated mold. Compared to pure alumina composites, this sample (60 wt% alumina, 20 wt% h-BN) achieves a high through-plane thermal conductivity of 5.51 W m-1 K-1, indicating a 99% enhancement. Meanwhile, this TIM possesses a self-adhesive property, enabling micro-wetting on heater/heat sink surfaces for low-thermal-resistance (thermal contact resistance: 32.1 K mm2 W-1) connections and robust interfacial bonding. In practice, compared to mainstream commercial thermal pads, the high thermal performance and vibration resistance of our TIM endow high-power light-emitting diode (LED) lamps with lower operating temperatures, higher luminous properties, and enhanced reliability under vibration, without requiring applied pressure. This indicates the great potential of our sample for cooling automotive LEDs in complex mechanical-thermal coupling environments, with possible extensions to other vehicle electronics.
铝基热界面材料(TIMs)以其低成本、可加工性和电绝缘性在工业应用中占据主导地位,但低导热性限制了其在大功率系统中的应用。氧化铝基TIMs较差的热性能源于填料界面处的高界面热阻,这是球形颗粒“点对点”接触所施加的固有结构约束。六方氮化硼(h-BN)薄片与氧化铝的杂化能有效提高铝基复合材料的热性能。在此,我们开发了一种h-BN尺寸工程策略,特别是通过调整h-BN横向尺寸来实现氧化铝和h-BN之间的精确尺寸匹配。通过优化配方(60 wt%混合尺寸Al2O3,含有1,5,10和30 μm颗粒,质量比为1:1:1:3,20 wt% 30 μm - bn),在聚二甲基硅氧烷(20 wt%)中实现了高质量的“面对面”填充接触和定向h-BN形成的额外导热途径,并在封装模具中的垂直压缩过程中得到了帮助。与纯氧化铝复合材料相比,该样品(60 wt%氧化铝,20 wt% h-BN)获得了5.51 W m-1 K-1的高平面导热系数,表明提高了99%。同时,这种TIM具有自粘特性,可以在加热器/散热器表面进行微润湿,实现低热阻(热接触电阻:32.1 K mm2 W-1)连接和坚固的界面粘合。在实际应用中,与主流商用热垫相比,TIM的高热性能和抗振动性能使大功率发光二极管(LED)灯在不需要施加压力的情况下具有更低的工作温度、更高的发光性能和更高的振动可靠性。这表明我们的样品在复杂的机械-热耦合环境中冷却汽车led方面具有巨大的潜力,并可能扩展到其他汽车电子产品。