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The evolution characteristics of electrical resistance response of filled conductive polymer composites under cyclic loading by modelling strain sensing behavior
Zhi Wu, Enrico Zappino, Xianglong Zhu, Benjie Ding, Jianying Hu, Erasmo Carrera, Minghua Zhang, Jianke Du
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2026.120490
通过模拟应变传感行为,研究了循环载荷下填充导电聚合物复合材料电阻响应的演化特征
Filled conductive polymer composites (CPCs) under cyclic loading often exhibit resistance attenuation, shoulder peaks, baseline drift, and hysteresis, which are beyond the explanatory capability of classical piezoresistive theory, particularly regarding nonmonotonic responses and cyclic evolution. In this work, a strain sensing model is established for cyclic loading by considering the reversible and irreversible deformation behaviors, conductive network rearrangement, and interfacial effects. Gent type hyperelasticity strain energy function combined with a quasi-linear viscoelastic formulation is employed to describe reversible mechanical response, and residual strain is introduced to represent irreversible deformation accumulated. The effective deformation and coupling effect of the conductive network are introduced to an alyze the influence on the resistance response, with experimental verification performed. Theoretical an alysis indicates that conductive pathway coupling governs the shoulder peak features, including an initial decrease then increase during loading and a sudden rise near unloading completion. Stress relaxation and interfacial degradation reduce resistance amplitude cycle-by-cycle, residual strain primarily causes baseline drift, and interfacial viscoelasticity induces hysteresis. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed model reasonably reproduces and accurately predicts the non-monotony change and cyclic evolution of resistance. External validation of the resistance response further shows good applicability and effectiveness across different CPCs and strain amplitudes. Additionally, an optimization framework shows that interface modification and structure design improve long-term sensing stability and suppress shoulder peaks; a CUF-based intelligent beam model and equivalent constitutive database further validate structural scale applicability
填充导电聚合物复合材料(CPCs)在循环载荷下经常表现出电阻衰减、肩峰、基线漂移和滞后,这些都超出了经典压阻理论的解释能力,特别是在非单调响应和循环演化方面。本文建立了考虑可逆和不可逆变形行为、导电网络重排和界面效应的循环加载应变传感模型。采用根特型超弹性应变能函数结合准线性粘弹性公式来描述可逆力学响应,引入残余应变来表示累积的不可逆变形。引入导电网络的有效变形和耦合效应,分析其对电阻响应的影响,并进行了实验验证。理论分析表明,传导路径耦合控制了肩峰特征,包括加载期间先减小后增大,卸载完成后突然升高。应力松弛和界面退化使阻力幅值逐周降低,残余应变主要导致基线漂移,界面粘弹性导致滞后。实验结果表明,该模型能较好地再现和准确预测耐药的非单调变化和循环演化。阻力响应的外部验证进一步显示了在不同cpc和应变幅值下的良好适用性和有效性。此外,优化框架表明,界面修改和结构设计提高了长期感知稳定性,抑制了肩峰;基于cuf的智能梁模型和等效本构数据库进一步验证了结构尺度的适用性
An alytical and computational inquiry into the effects of auxetic core on improved vibrational specific energy harvesting performance in double-curvature metastructures
Reza Ansarian, Mehrdad Motavasselolhagh, Roohollah Talebitooti, Davood Younesian
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2026.120457
双曲率元结构中减振芯对提高振动比能收集性能影响的分析与计算探讨
This study numerically investigates how an auxetic re-entrant honeycomb (ARH) core improves the piezoelectric vibration energy harvesting capabilities of a finite doubly-curved sandwich shell (DcSS). First, using the modified first-order shear deformation theory (MFSDT) and Hamilton’s principle, alongside the assumptions of the modified Sander shell theory for a moderately-thick shell, the coupled electro-mechanical equations governing the system are derived. These equations are then solved utilizing the Galerkin method. The amounts of specific output powers and voltage are extracted, considering various geometric parameters of the ARH, electrical circuit resistance, and types of sandwich structure, including a sandwich plate and a DcSS. These results are further validated through a numerical study in COMSOL finite element software, in addition to previous authoritative references. The an alysis indicates that when comparing the DcSS with the ARH core to one with an isotropic core under the same conditions, the voltage extracted from the structure increases by 1.92 times and 1.31 times at the first and second resonant frequencies, respectively. The power extracted from the structure also shows significant increases of 3.73 times and 1.72 times for the same resonant frequencies. The DcSS with ARH core shows lower natural frequencies, desirable for energy harvesting systems.
本文通过数值模拟研究了消声再入蜂窝(ARH)芯如何提高有限双弯曲夹层壳(dcs)的压电振动能量收集能力。首先,利用修正一阶剪切变形理论(MFSDT)和Hamilton原理,结合中厚壳修正Sander壳理论的假设,推导了控制系统的耦合机电方程。然后利用伽辽金法求解这些方程。考虑到ARH的各种几何参数、电路电阻和夹层结构类型(包括夹层板和dcs),提取了特定输出功率和电压的量。这些结果在COMSOL有限元软件的数值研究中得到了进一步的验证,并与之前的权威文献相结合。分析表明,在相同条件下,与具有各向同性磁芯的dcs相比,具有ARH磁芯的dcs在第一和第二谐振频率处提取的电压分别增加了1.92倍和1.31倍。在相同的谐振频率下,从结构中提取的功率也显着增加了3.73倍和1.72倍。具有ARH核心的dcs具有较低的固有频率,适合于能量收集系统。
Unveiling pore filling mechanisms of pyrolyzed SiC matrix through X-ray computed tomography from an interdisciplinary approach
Jin Zhang, Geng Wang, Rongjun Liu, Jinping Du, Xiangjian Chen, Duan Li, Yanfei Wang
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2026.109962
基于跨学科方法的x射线计算机断层扫描揭示热解碳化硅基体孔隙填充机制
Internal pores in SiCf/SiC composites limit their lifespan in aero-engine components. While the hybrid CVI-PIP technique avoids low-temperature impurities, the pore-filling mechanism of the pyrolyzed matrix remains unclear, leading to undesirable pores. To address this problem, X-ray computed tomography (XCT) technique is used to monitor the in-situ densification of SiCf/SiC composites by employing two typical precursors, i.e., polycarbosilane (PCS) and vinylhydridepolycarbosilane (VCS). Intriguingly, two distinguished pore filling behaviors were found. Specifically, PCS derived matrix tends to fill inter-bundle pores vertically, starting from those locations with smaller pore width, and thus setting interconnected pores to pieces. By contrast, VCS derived matrix inclines to fill inter-bundle pores horizontally in a block-by-block manner, which does not threaten the connectivity of those inter-bundle large pores. The distinct pore filling behaviors of two precursors can be well accounted for through an interdisciplinary approach by using a quasi-static capillarity function model, revealing that the dominant factors are the wettability of precursors on target solids as well as pore width. In addition, it is further unveiled that the first PIP cycle plays a decisive role. These findings provide some guidance to manufacture ceramic matrix composites with low defects and high densities, enabling broader gas turbine engine applications.
SiCf/SiC复合材料的内部孔隙限制了其在航空发动机部件中的使用寿命。虽然杂化CVI-PIP技术避免了低温杂质,但热解后基质的孔隙填充机制尚不清楚,导致不希望出现的孔隙。为了解决这一问题,利用x射线计算机断层扫描(XCT)技术,采用两种典型的前驱体,即聚碳硅烷(PCS)和乙烯基聚碳硅烷(VCS),来监测SiCf/SiC复合材料的原位致密化。有趣的是,发现了两种不同的孔隙填充行为。具体而言,PCS衍生基质倾向于垂直填充束间孔隙,从孔径较小的位置开始,从而将相互连接的孔隙压成碎片。相比之下,VCS导出的矩阵倾向于以逐块的方式水平填充束间孔隙,这不会威胁到束间大孔隙的连通性。基于准静态毛细函数模型的跨学科方法可以很好地解释两种前驱体的不同孔隙填充行为,揭示了前驱体在目标固体上的润湿性和孔隙宽度是主要因素。此外,进一步揭示了第一个PIP周期起决定性作用。这些发现为制造低缺陷、高密度的陶瓷基复合材料提供了一定的指导,使其在燃气轮机发动机上得到更广泛的应用。
Snowflake-inspired Ag-coated PDMS sensor with multi-level crack architectures for ultra-fine signal recognition
Xiaoxu Yang, Xiuyan Chen, Qun Zhang, Zhifu Yin, Shili Shu, Zhiwu Han
doi:10.1016/j.composites b.2026.113839
雪花启发的ag涂层PDMS传感器,具有多级裂纹架构,用于超精细信号识别
Tiny vibrations, often dismissed as background noise, can carry essential information for applications ranging from structural health monitoring to biomedical diagnostics. However, most flexible strain sensors, which are designed to target medium- to high-frequency and large-strain vibrations, struggle to accurately capture these weak and low-frequency signals. Inspired by the ultra-sensitive slit organs of arthropods and the fractal structure of snowflakes, we designed and fabricated four types of multi-level crack strain sensors. Specifically, these sensors are fabricated by sputtering a 100 nm Ag layer onto patterned PDMS substrates and crack sidewalls, forming Ag-coated PDMS crack sensing architectures. The high conductivity of the Ag layer and the flexibility of the PDMS substrate provide a suitable material basis for hierarchical crack-mediated signal transduction. It has been confirmed that the snowflake structure exhibits high efficiency in collecting, transmitting, and amplifying signals. Finally, a multi-level crack sensor with ultra-high sensitivity (26,200), ultra-fast response/relaxation time (29.4 ms/86.0 ms), stable durability (more than 8,000 times) and multi-directional localization detection was optimized and prepared. The developed bionic sensor exhibits distinct advantage of accurately detecting tiny low-frequency signals even in complex environments, demonstrating its capability to distinguish vibrations frequency increments as small as 0.1 Hz, thus presenting extensive application prospects across wearable devices, human-computer interaction, and intelligent medical care.
微小的振动,通常被认为是背景噪声,可以为从结构健康监测到生物医学诊断等应用提供重要信息。然而,大多数设计用于中高频和大应变振动的柔性应变传感器难以准确捕获这些微弱和低频信号。受节肢动物的超灵敏狭缝器官和雪花的分形结构的启发,我们设计并制作了四种多级裂纹应变传感器。具体来说,这些传感器是通过在PDMS衬底和裂纹侧壁上溅射100 nm的银层来制造的,形成镀银PDMS裂纹传感体系结构。Ag层的高导电性和PDMS衬底的柔韧性为分层裂纹介导的信号转导提供了合适的物质基础。研究表明,雪花结构具有较高的信号采集、传输和放大效率。最后,优化制备了具有超高灵敏度(26200)、超快速响应/松弛时间(29.4 ms/86.0 ms)、稳定耐用(超过8000次)、多方位定位检测的多级裂纹传感器。所开发的仿生传感器在复杂环境中也能准确检测微小的低频信号,显示出其识别小至0.1 Hz的振动频率增量的能力,因此在可穿戴设备,人机交互和智能医疗领域具有广泛的应用前景。