Huimin Zhou , Hongjian Gu , Chenghao Wang , Kaiyuan Fan , Xi Chen , Yuxi Pan , Xigao Jian , Cheng Liu
{"title":"Graphene aerogel microspheres with radial pore channels based on PVA-GO crosslinked carbonization strategy for broadband microwave absorption with ultra-low filler loading","authors":"Huimin Zhou , Hongjian Gu , Chenghao Wang , Kaiyuan Fan , Xi Chen , Yuxi Pan , Xigao Jian , Cheng Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109331","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109331","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lightweight-grade graphene aerogels are recognized as a rising star in the field of microwave absorption. Nevertheless, conventional ice-templated graphene aerogels are prone to local structural collapse due to their disordered pores, which seriously weakens the multilevel reflection of electromagnetic waves and the interface polarization loss, limiting their broadband absorption. Herein, in this study, PVA-derived carbon/rGO aerogel microspheres (PGA) with strong interfacial combination and three-dimensional network structure of radial pore channels were prepared by introducing poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-assisted assembly and combining with the spray freeze drying and carbonization method. The dynamic transition of PVA morphology from nanowires to nanosheets was driven by the control of the concentration of PVA to form a continuous heterogeneous interface and optimize the PGA structure. The structure and morphology of the resultant graphene microspheres were characterized by FTIR, XPS, Raman spectroscopy and SEM. Furthermore, the conductivity, and the microwave absorption properties were characterized by an automatic four-point probe resistivity tester and vector network analyser, respectively, and the microwave absorption mechanism was investigated. The results showed that the optimized P5GA microspheres demonstrate exceptional broadband absorption with the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 5.52 GHz and the minimum reflection loss (<em>RL</em><sub>min</sub>) of −50.3 dB containing 2 wt% P5GA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109331"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263135","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}
A.X.H. Yong , A. Endruweit , A. George , D. May , Y.A. Aksoy , M.A. Ali , T. Allen , M. Bender , M. Bodaghi , B. Caglar , H. Caglar , A. Chiminelli , S. Comas-Cardona , R. de Ribains , J. Dittmann , C. Dransfeld , E. Fauster , A. Guilloux , P. Hubert , S. Idapalapati , O. Yuksel
{"title":"Through-thickness compaction response of reinforcement fabrics: Development of a test standard","authors":"A.X.H. Yong , A. Endruweit , A. George , D. May , Y.A. Aksoy , M.A. Ali , T. Allen , M. Bender , M. Bodaghi , B. Caglar , H. Caglar , A. Chiminelli , S. Comas-Cardona , R. de Ribains , J. Dittmann , C. Dransfeld , E. Fauster , A. Guilloux , P. Hubert , S. Idapalapati , O. Yuksel","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109348","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109348","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Characterisation of the compaction response of reinforcement fabrics is an important component in the design of composite manufacturing processes. To standardise a best practice method, 22 international organisations participated in an exercise to assess the viability and reproducibility of the method discussed in this work. All participants were supplied with the same multiaxial E-glass fibre non-crimp fabric and instructed to measure the compaction stress as a function of the specimen thickness following a set of guidelines. The scatter in results between participants was quantified in terms of the coefficient of variation (CV). The CV of the maximum compaction stress determined at a target specimen thickness of 3 mm (for 10 fabric layers) was 42 % for dry specimens and 46 % for wet specimens, however this was influenced by scatter in the thickness values, which deviated from the target. The CV of the specimen thickness at a compaction stress of 10<sup>5</sup> Pa was 4 %. In addition, a power law model and a model based on bending of beams were fitted to the compaction curves. Both generally produced fits with high values of the coefficient of determination. The observed level of scatter is thought to be caused by issues with the implementation of the procedures and by variability in the specimen properties, as well as the very steep variation of the force/thickness curve at the required target. The guidelines used here aim to minimise inaccuracies in the test method and will be proposed as a test protocol for standardisation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109348"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263130","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}
Qiaosheng Feng , Mingkang Zhang , Qilin Li , Weiwei Xu , Liyu Wang , Xiaojin Shi , Yutao Wang , Songmei Yuan
{"title":"Femtosecond laser ablation behavior of diamond/SiC composites in different environments: air and dynamic water","authors":"Qiaosheng Feng , Mingkang Zhang , Qilin Li , Weiwei Xu , Liyu Wang , Xiaojin Shi , Yutao Wang , Songmei Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109346","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109346","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Diamond/SiC composites exhibit excellent thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and wear resistance, making them promising for high-performance applications. However, their inherent high hardness and brittleness present significant challenges during machining. Femtosecond laser processing, particularly with liquid assistance, enables high-quality machining with minimal heat-affected zones. Nonetheless, the coexistence of reinforcement and matrix phases with distinct thermal properties makes their ablation behavior highly complex. To clarify the mechanisms in different environmental conditions, femtosecond laser ablation experiments were performed in air and dynamic water. Herein, temperature evolution, groove profiles, surface morphology, and elemental composition were systematically analyzed. Results indicate that the dynamic water medium effectively suppresses local overheating of the SiC matrix, mitigating pit-like damage. Furthermore, dynamic water continuously removes ablation byproducts, reducing plasma shielding and improving laser energy transmission. As a result, deeper and cleaner grooves are achieved under water-assisted conditions. This work provides insights into environment-dependent laser–material interactions and supports optimized machining of ceramic composites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109346"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263084","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}
Xiaohan Liu , Fushan Li , Lujie Zhang , Mengli Tian , Huanrong Tian , Zhuang Liu , Ke Bi , Zidong Zhang
{"title":"Realization of multi-band microwave absorption and direction-designability in FeSiAl@SiC composite via metastructure-induced interfacial coherent cancellation","authors":"Xiaohan Liu , Fushan Li , Lujie Zhang , Mengli Tian , Huanrong Tian , Zhuang Liu , Ke Bi , Zidong Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109342","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109342","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Radar stealth and electromagnetic pollution concerns jointly drive the advancement of electromagnetic wave-absorbing materials (EWAMs). However, achieving synchronous absorption across widely spaced frequency bands or precisely designing absorption bands at a fixed thickness still poses challenges for EWAMs. To overcome this, we proposed a frequency-targeted absorption strategy combining EWAMs and metamaterials. We first synthesized FeSiAl@SiC composites via ball milling, achieving a reflection loss of −57.12 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth of 6.24 GHz with a thickness of 3.22 mm. Subsequently, we employed a metastructure design (maintaining the overall structure thickness unchanged) for FeSiAl@SiC by replacing the partial absorber with a lossless medium layer containing resonant structures, where interfacial coherent cancellation was induced via electric resonance. This design basically retains the original absorption band while precisely enhancing Ku-band absorption at target frequencies, enabling the metamaterial absorber to achieve >80 % electromagnetic wave-absorbing across 5.6–15.61 GHz. It also improves the Radar Cross Section reduction performance at the complementary absorption frequency points. This study presents a hybrid design strategy for EWAMs and metamaterials, offering an effective approach to achieve multi-band and broadband absorption for applications in radar stealth, electromagnetic compatibility, and modern communication systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109342"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263128","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}
Bohai Yang , Chunjuan Cui , Mi Chen , Huan Li , Lei Luo , Junjie Wang , Xionghou Peng
{"title":"Multiscale study of the interfacial behavior of novel (B4C + TiZrNbTa)/Al6061 composites with synergistic neutron and γ-ray shielding properties","authors":"Bohai Yang , Chunjuan Cui , Mi Chen , Huan Li , Lei Luo , Junjie Wang , Xionghou Peng","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109341","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109341","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A novel (B<sub>4</sub>C + TiZrNbTa)/Al6061 neutron and γ-ray synergistic shielding material was fabricated by vacuum hot pressing method. The material demonstrates more comprehensive shielding capabilities compared to commercially available shielding materials with a neutron and γ-ray absorption ratio equal to 100 and 31 %, respectively. In addition, a multiscale investigation integrating computational simulations and experimental characterization was conducted to elucidate the interfacial diffusion behavior and intermetallic compounds (IMCs) formation mechanisms within the TiZrNbTa/Al system. The results demonstrate that the TiZrNbTa/Al interface comprises three distinct regions, within which three different IMCs are formed. Furthermore, the diffusion process of the TiZrNbTa/Al system was simulated by Molecular Dynamics (MD) and the results indicated that Ti and Zr atoms exhibited higher diffusion rates compared with Nb as well as Ta atoms, facilitating the formation of Al<sub>m</sub>Ti<sub>n</sub> and Al<sub>m</sub>Zr<sub>n</sub> IMCs. This current study demonstrates a novel composite material that exhibit robust neutron and γ-ray shielding behavior with nanoscale interfacial reaction between the Al and TiZrNbTa phase occurred.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109341"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263134","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}
Renan Miranda Portela , Bastian Schäfer , Luise Kärger , Alfredo Rocha de Faria , John Montesano
{"title":"Effect of loading rate, viscosity, and binder activation on the bending response of an infiltrated UD-NCF","authors":"Renan Miranda Portela , Bastian Schäfer , Luise Kärger , Alfredo Rocha de Faria , John Montesano","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109347","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109347","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Assessing the bending response of infiltrated reinforcement fabrics is crucial in wet compression molding (WCM) as it affects macroscopic wrinkling. Binder-stabilized fabrics may be used in WCM to improve handleability and reduce defects, necessitating their characterization. This study examines the bending behavior of an infiltrated binder-stabilized carbon fiber unidirectional non-crimp fabric (UD-NCF), focusing on the effects of viscosity, loading rate, and binder pre-activation. Infiltration reduces bending stiffness compared to dry fabric owing to lubrication and lower tow-stitch friction, while higher loading rates increase bending stiffness for all considered conditions. Moreover, binder pre-activation increases fabric stiffness by enhancing tow-stitch cohesion and friction. As the first investigation on infiltrated binder-stabilized UD-NCF bending, this work advances understanding of the complex bending response.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109347"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263136","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}
H. Wang , Z.J. Zhang , S.Z. Zhu , X.T. Li , Y.K. Zhu , R. Liu , J.P. Hou , B.S. Gong , H.Z. Liu , D. Wang , Z.Y. Ma , Z.F. Zhang
{"title":"Enhancing the high-cycle fatigue property of aluminum alloy by adding fine-sized hard particles","authors":"H. Wang , Z.J. Zhang , S.Z. Zhu , X.T. Li , Y.K. Zhu , R. Liu , J.P. Hou , B.S. Gong , H.Z. Liu , D. Wang , Z.Y. Ma , Z.F. Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109344","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109344","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the high-cycle fatigue (HCF) behavior of aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) reinforced with B<sub>4</sub>C particles of varying sizes and their unreinforced matrix. Key findings reveal that while AMCs exhibit less favorable strength and ductility than the unreinforced alloy, fine reinforcement particles significantly enhance the HCF properties of AMCs. The enhanced HCF properties is attributed to three aspects: (i) weakened texture orientation density and transition from soft [001] fiber texture to hard [111] fiber texture; (ii) decreased stress level of matrix nearby the reinforcement particles, and (iii) residual compressive stress induced in the dangerous zone. As particle size decreases, the HCF properties further increases which is related to lowered probability of particle cracking, increased resistance to crack initiation and propagation within matrix, and enhanced matrix strengthening effect. Concurrently, the distinct bimodal fatigue life distribution observed in AMCs with coarse particle diminishes as particle cracking ceases to dominate fatigue failure. These findings elucidate the superior HCF properties of fine-particle reinforced AMCs, and provide a foundation for fatigue-resistant composite design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109344"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263138","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}
{"title":"Dual tannic acid-based modification strategy for enhanced mechanical properties of basalt fiber/epoxy composites","authors":"Shengbo Fang, Wanghai Chen, Yang Gao, Fengli Meng, Jiazi Hou, Quanming Li, Yanli Dou","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109345","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109345","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Poor interfacial adhesion between basalt fibers and epoxy resin significantly limits the mechanical performance of basalt fiber/resin composites. However, current modification methods with high interfacial property enhancement involve harsh experimental conditions and expensive modifiers. In this study, a mild dual directional modification strategy is proposed, utilizing a tannic acid-based modifier TAP that simultaneously modified the resin and basalt fiber, and the dual directionally modified composites TAP-ABF/TAP@EP is prepared. This approach not only improves interfacial adhesion but also promotes stress dispersion and energy dissipation within the composites, leading to a substantial enhancement in mechanical properties. Compared with unmodified BF/EP, the interfacial shear strength, interlaminar shear strength, flexural strength and impact strength of TAP-ABF/TAP@EP were improved by 97.5%, 75.5%, 78.8% and 87.4%, respectively. Furthermore, the mechanisms of the enhanced interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties were thoroughly investigated. This work provides a simple yet effective bidirectional modification strategy, offering a promising pathway for developing high-performance basalt fiber/epoxy composites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109345"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263083","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}
Zhiwen Nian, Guolong Zhao, Li Zhu, Haotian Yang, Liang Li
{"title":"Machining-induced damage in milling of Cf/SiC composites: mechanisms and evaluation methods","authors":"Zhiwen Nian, Guolong Zhao, Li Zhu, Haotian Yang, Liang Li","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109322","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109322","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon fiber-reinforced silicon carbide (C<sub>f</sub>/SiC) composites have been widely utilized in the aerospace industry due to their high specific strength and ablation resistance. However, owing to their high hardness, brittleness, and anisotropy, machining-induced damages are prone to occur. In this study, the formation mechanisms of milling-induced damage in C<sub>f</sub>/SiC composites were investigated. The results demonstrated that pit damage, as the most prominent form of milling-induced damage, exhibits three primary formation mechanisms: crushing damage caused by axial machining loads compressing subsurface inherent defects, extrusion cracking damage resulting from radial-load-induced crack propagation along fiber bundles, and fragment spalling damage occurring when the tool’s compressive and scraping actions on fragments within inherent defects cause damage expansion. A novel damage evaluation model for milling C<sub>f</sub>/SiC composites was established by weighting the maximum damage depth with the ratio of newly generated damage area to the total machined area. A response prediction model for the damage index was developed with respect to three parameters: cutting speed, feed pre tooth, and radial depth of cut. Verification tests conducted with the optimized parameters yielded results with a deviation of 2.26% from the predicted model, confirming the reliability of the prediction model.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109322"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263081","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}
{"title":"Damage visualization and enhanced interlaminar shear strength of carbon fiber reinforced composites with Ni/PUF/PU@ER microcapsules","authors":"Qian Ren, Xiaoyu Zhang, Xin Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109338","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109338","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) are utilized in a variety of fields, but they are prone to delamination, which can cause substantial degradation to the properties and limit the usage. Here, Ni/PUF/PU@ER (NPPER) microcapsules were introduced into the composites to improve the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS). The PUF/PU@ER (PPER) microcapsules were first synthesized with epoxy resin as the healing agent, followed by electroless plating to deposit metal Ni on the surface. The microsphere compression tests demonstrated that the NPPER had superior strength (41.7 MPa) compared to the PPER. When 20 w.t.% PPER was added, the ILSS reduced to 32.8 MPa compared with the ILSS of the original specimen (36.7 MPa), and the healing efficiency increased to 81.8 %. However, due to the robustness of the NPPER, the ILSS increased to 40.3 MPa with 5 w.t.% NPPER, which was 9.8 % higher than that of the original specimen, and the highest healing efficiency was 52.0 % with 20 w.t.% NPPER. Furthermore, the NPPER with damage visualization was prepared using epoxy resin and 2′,7′-Dichlorofluorescein as core materials, which can be utilized to imply the occurrence and healing of damage by the change of color, promoting the development of intelligent and high-performance self-healing CFRP.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"200 ","pages":"Article 109338"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145263132","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}