Multiscale Toughening Mechanisms in Biological Materials and Bioinspired Designs.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201901561
Abstract: Biological materials found in Nature such as nacre and bone are well recognized as light-weight, strong, and tough structural materials. The remarkable toughness and damage tolerance of such biological materials are conferred through hierarchical assembly… read more here.
Keywords: multiscale toughening; toughening mechanisms; mechanisms biological; bioinspired designs ... See more keywords
Artificial Nacre with High Toughness Amplification Factor: Residual Stress‐Engineering Sparks Enhanced Extrinsic Toughening Mechanisms
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108267
Abstract: The high fracture toughness of mollusk nacre is predominantly attributed to the structure‐associated extrinsic mechanisms such as platelet sliding and crack deflection. While the nacre‐mimetic structures are widely adopted in artificial ceramics, the extrinsic mechanisms… read more here.
Keywords: toughening mechanisms; toughness; extrinsic toughening; fracture toughness ... See more keywords
Interaction of toughening mechanisms in ternary nanocomposites
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.24368
Abstract: Silica nanoparticles (SNP) and core-shell-rubber (CSR) nanoparticles were added to a lightly crosslinked epoxy in an effort to improve fracture toughness. Properties such as the glass transition temperature, tensile modulus, and yield strength were also… read more here.
Keywords: rubber particles; toughening mechanisms; toughening performance; interaction toughening ... See more keywords
Toughening mechanisms in cellulose nanopaper: the contribution of amorphous regions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10570-017-1453-0
Abstract: Cellulose nanopaper is a strong and tough fibrous network composed of hydrogen bonded cellulose nanofibres. Upon loading, cellulose nanopaper exhibits a long inelastic portion of the stress–strain curve which imparts high toughness into the material.… read more here.
Keywords: nanopaper contribution; toughening mechanisms; cellulose nanopaper; mechanisms cellulose ... See more keywords
Strengthening and toughening mechanisms in graphene-Al nanolaminated composite micro-pillars
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actamat.2016.11.043
Abstract: Abstract Uniaxial compression tests were carried out on micro-pillars fabricated from nanolaminated graphene (reduced graphene oxide, RGO)-Al composites of different RGO concentrations and laminate orientations (the angle between laminate planes and the pillar axis). It… read more here.
Keywords: rgo; toughening mechanisms; strengthening toughening; graphene ... See more keywords
Microstructure and toughening mechanisms of Al2O3/(W, Ti)C/graphene composite ceramic tool material
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.04.185
Abstract: Abstract To toughen the Al2O3 matrix ceramic materials, Al2O3/(W, Ti)C/graphene multi-phase composite ceramic materials were fabricated via hot pressing. The effects of the graphene nanoplates (GNPs) content on microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated. Results… read more here.
Keywords: composite ceramic; toughening mechanisms; microstructure; gnps ... See more keywords
Bioinspired Toughening Mechanisms in a Multilayer Transparent Conductor Structure.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c21923
Abstract: With increasing demands and interest in flexible and foldable devices, much effort has been devoted to the development of flexible transparent electrodes. An in-depth understanding of failure mechanisms in nanoscale structure is crucial in developing… read more here.
Keywords: structure; transparent conductor; mechanisms multilayer; multilayer transparent ... See more keywords
Nonlinear Viscoelasticity and Toughening Mechanisms in Nanoclay-PNIPAAm Double Network Hydrogels.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00083
Abstract: We investigate the mechanical properties of a magnetic temperature-sensitive hydrogel at varying concentrations of covalent and physical cross-linking. The hydrogel consists of covalently cross-linked poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm), physically interacting nanoclay particles, and magnetic ferric oxide nanoparticles.… read more here.
Keywords: network; double network; viscoelasticity toughening; nanoclay ... See more keywords
Effect of hybridization on crystallization behavior, mechanical properties, and toughening mechanisms in rubber-modified polypropylene flax fiber composites
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983221101434
Abstract: Nowadays, the significance of sustainability has urged composite manufacturers to replace traditional synthetic fibers with eco-friendly natural alternatives due to their environmental and economic benefits. This work aims to fabricate hybrid polypropylene (PP) composites with… read more here.
Keywords: crystallization behavior; effect; effect hybridization; hybridization crystallization ... See more keywords
Mechanical Properties and Toughening Mechanisms of Promising Zr-Y-Ta-O Composite Ceramics
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DOI: 10.3390/coatings13050855
Abstract: ZrO2-YO1.5-TaO2.5 (ZYTO) composite ceramics are considered to be a candidate for next-generation thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) due to their excellent thermal stability and low thermal conductivity in high temperatures; however, the mechanical properties and fracture… read more here.
Keywords: properties toughening; composite ceramics; fracture toughness; mechanisms promising ... See more keywords
Toughening Mechanisms in Nanolayered MAX Phase Ceramics—A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ma10040366
Abstract: Advanced engineering and functional ceramics are sensitive to damage cracks, which delay the wide applications of these materials in various fields. Ceramic composites with enhanced fracture toughness may trigger a paradigm for design and application… read more here.
Keywords: phase; toughening mechanisms; max phase; phase ceramics ... See more keywords