scholarly journals Stretchable materials of high toughness and low hysteresis

2019 ◽  
Vol 116 (13) ◽  
pp. 5967-5972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengjin Wang ◽  
Chunping Xiang ◽  
Xi Yao ◽  
Paul Le Floch ◽  
Julien Mendez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
High Toughness ◽  
Human Machine Interfaces ◽  
Low Dissipation ◽  
Low Elastic Modulus ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Strong Adhesion ◽  
Highly Stretchable

In materials of all types, hysteresis and toughness are usually correlated. For example, a highly stretchable elastomer or hydrogel of a single polymer network has low hysteresis and low toughness. The single network is commonly toughened by introducing sacrificial bonds, but breaking and possibly reforming the sacrificial bonds causes pronounced hysteresis. In this paper, we describe a principle of stretchable materials that disrupt the toughness–hysteresis correlation, achieving both high toughness and low hysteresis. We demonstrate the principle by fabricating a composite of two constituents: a matrix of low elastic modulus, and fibers of high elastic modulus, with strong adhesion between the matrix and the fibers, but with no sacrificial bonds. Both constituents have low hysteresis (5%) and low toughness (300 J/m2), whereas the composite retains the low hysteresis but achieves high toughness (10,000 J/m2). Both constituents are prone to fatigue fracture, whereas the composite is highly fatigue resistant. We conduct experiment and computation to ascertain that the large modulus contrast alleviates stress concentration at the crack front, and that strong adhesion binds the fibers and the matrix and suppresses sliding between them. Stretchable materials of high toughness and low hysteresis provide opportunities to the creation of high-cycle and low-dissipation soft robots and soft human–machine interfaces.

Effect of Matrix Properties on Shear Stress in Composite Reinforced with W Fiber under Loading

2013 ◽  
Vol 401-403 ◽  
pp. 602-605
Author(s):  
Li Jun Zhu ◽  
Kai Wen Tian ◽  
Wen Lu Shi ◽  
Chao Yang ◽  
Zhen Ming Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Stress ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
High Yield Strength ◽  
Low Elastic Modulus ◽  
Matrix Properties ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Two Phases

The effect of yield strength and elastic modulus of matrix on shear stress in two phases of composite reinforced with W fiber under pulse loading was simulated by ANSYS software. The results show that the effect of mechanical properties of matrix on composite should be taken into consideration in designing composite. The matrix with high yield strength and low elastic modulus can reduce the shear stress in W fiber, and is beneficial to keeping the integrity of W fiber during penetration, thus resulting in the improvement of penetration capacity.

scholarly journals Influence of Polypropylene Fiber on Tensile Property of a Cement-Polymer Based Thin Spray-On Liner

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (14) ◽  
pp. 2876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei ◽  
Zhang ◽  
Feng ◽  
Xie ◽  
Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Load Direction ◽  
Low Elastic Modulus ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Test Result ◽  
Tensile Toughness

The influence of a polypropylene fiber on the tensile properties of a cement-polymer based thin spray-on liner (TSL) was investigated in this study. Two different contents of fiber were added to the liner, yielding two TSL groups. Tensile tests were performed (in accordance with the ASTM D638 standard) on the two groups of specimens as well as the control group at 1, 7, 14, and 28-day curing. The test result verified the large plasticity and low elastic modulus of the TSL compared with the fiber. SEM examination revealed that fibers lying parallel to the load direction ruptured or were pulled out from the matrix, which was beneficial to the tensile strength, but detrimental to the elongation because of their high stiffness. Other fibers lying perpendicular with the load direction were detrimental to both tensile strength and elongation through aggravating the propagation of the cracks. The tensile strength was improved by fiber incorporation, while the elongation was reduced at all curing. The influence of fibers on tensile toughness was uncertain since tensile toughness depended on strength as well as deformity.

scholarly journals Ultrarobust, tough and highly stretchable self-healing materials based on cartilage-inspired noncovalent assembly nanostructure

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuyan Wang ◽  
Xin Huang ◽  
Xinxing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Spider Silk ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
High Toughness ◽  
Healing Efficiency ◽  
Strong Interfacial Interaction ◽  
Highly Stretchable ◽  
Noncovalent Bonds ◽  
Actuation Devices ◽  
Noncovalent Bonding ◽  
Polyurethane Matrix

AbstractSelf-healing materials integrated with excellent mechanical strength and simultaneously high healing efficiency would be of great use in many fields, however their fabrication has been proven extremely challenging. Here, inspired by biological cartilage, we present an ultrarobust self-healing material by incorporating high density noncovalent bonds at the interfaces between the dentritic tannic acid-modified tungsten disulfide nanosheets and polyurethane matrix to collectively produce a strong interfacial interaction. The resultant nanocomposite material with interwoven network shows excellent tensile strength (52.3 MPa), high toughness (282.7 MJ m‒3, which is 1.6 times higher than spider silk and 9.4 times higher than metallic aluminum), high stretchability (1020.8%) and excellent healing efficiency (80–100%), which overturns the previous understanding of traditional noncovalent bonding self-healing materials where high mechanical robustness and healing ability are mutually exclusive. Moreover, the interfacical supramolecular crosslinking structure enables the functional-healing ability of the resultant flexible smart actuation devices. This work opens an avenue toward the development of ultrarobust self-healing materials for various flexible functional devices.

scholarly journals Macroporous chitosan/methoxypoly(ethylene glycol) based cryosponges with unique morphology for tissue engineering applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Viness Pillay ◽  
Yahya E. Choonara
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Hysteresis Loops ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Network ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Porous Scaffolds ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Molecular Stability ◽  
The Matrix

AbstractThree-dimensional porous scaffolds are widely employed in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for their ability to carry bioactives and cells; and for their platform properties to allow for bridging-the-gap within an injured tissue. This study describes the effect of various methoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG) derivatives (mPEG (-OCH3 functionality), mPEG-aldehyde (mPEG-CHO) and mPEG-acetic acid (mPEG-COOH)) on the morphology and physical properties of chemically crosslinked, semi-interpenetrating polymer network (IPN), chitosan (CHT)/mPEG blend cryosponges. Physicochemical and molecular characterization revealed that the –CHO and –COOH functional groups in mPEG derivatives interacted with the –NH2 functionality of the chitosan chain. The distinguishing feature of the cryosponges was their unique morphological features such as fringe thread-, pebble-, curved quartz crystal-, crystal flower-; and canyon-like structures. The morphological data was well corroborated by the image processing data and physisorption curves corresponding to Type II isotherm with open hysteresis loops. Functionalization of mPEG had no evident influence on the macro-mechanical properties of the cryosponges but increased the matrix strength as determined by the rheomechanical analyses. The cryosponges were able to deliver bioactives (dexamethasone and curcumin) over 10 days, showed varied matrix degradation profiles, and supported neuronal cells on the matrix surface. In addition, in silico simulations confirmed the compatibility and molecular stability of the CHT/mPEG blend compositions. In conclusion, the study confirmed that significant morphological variations may be induced by minimal functionalization and crosslinking of biomaterials.

scholarly journals Cytocompatibility of Ti–xZr alloys as dental implant materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinghua Ou ◽  
Cong Hao ◽  
Jue Liu ◽  
Rengui He ◽  
Baoqi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Pure Titanium ◽  
Dead Cell ◽  
Commercially Pure Titanium ◽  
Modulus Ratio ◽  
High Mechanical Strength ◽  
Commercially Pure ◽  
Low Elastic Modulus ◽  
Cell Assays ◽  
Osteogenic Induction

AbstractTi–xZr (x = 5, 15, 25, 35, 45% wt%) alloys with low elastic modulus and high mechanical strength were fabricated as a novel implant material. The biocompatibility of the Ti–xZr alloys was evaluated by osteoblast-like cell line (MG63) in terms of cytotoxicity, proliferation, adhesion, and osteogenic induction using CCK-8 and live/dead cell assays, electron microscopy, and real-time PCR. The Ti–xZr alloys were non-toxic and showed superior biomechanics compared to commercially pure titanium (cpTi). Ti–45Zr had the optimum strength/elastic modulus ratio and osteogenic activity, thus is a promising to used as dental implants.

scholarly journals Influence of Alumina Nanofibers Sintered by the Spark Plasma Method on Nickel Mechanical Properties

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonid Agureev ◽  
Valeriy Kostikov ◽  
Zhanna Eremeeva ◽  
Svetlana Savushkina ◽  
Boris Ivanov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Alumina Nanoparticles ◽  
Metal Powders ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Average Size

The article presents the study of alumina nanoparticles’ (nanofibers) concentration effect on the strength properties of pure nickel. The samples were obtained by spark plasma sintering of previously mechanically activated metal powders. The dependence of the grain size and the relative density of compacts on the number of nanofibers was investigated. It was found that with an increase in the concentration of nanofibers, the average size of the matrix particles decreased. The effects of the nanoparticle concentration (0.01–0.1 wt.%) on the elastic modulus and tensile strength were determined for materials at 25 °C, 400 °C, and 750 °C. It was shown that with an increase in the concentration of nanofibers, a 10–40% increase in the elastic modulus and ultimate tensile strength occurred. A comparison of the mechanical properties of nickel in a wide range of temperatures, obtained in this work with materials made by various technologies, is carried out. A description of nanofibers’ mechanisms of influence on the structure and mechanical properties of nickel is given. The possible impact of impurity phases on the properties of nickel is estimated. The tendency of changes in the mechanical properties of nickel, depending on the concentration of nanofibers, is shown.

A novel biomedical titanium alloy with high antibacterial property and low elastic modulus

2021 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Diangeng Cai ◽  
Xiaotong Zhao ◽  
Lei Yang ◽  
Renxian Wang ◽  
Gaowu Qin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Antibacterial Property ◽  
Low Elastic Modulus ◽  
Biomedical Titanium Alloy

Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Dense/Porous β-Tricalcium Phosphate Bioceramics

2007 ◽  
Vol 330-332 ◽  
pp. 907-910
Author(s):  
Fa Ming Zhang ◽  
Jiang Chang ◽  
Jian Xi Lu ◽  
Kai Li Lin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Exponential Growth ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Area Ratio ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Porous Bioceramics

Attempt to increase the mechanical properties of porous bioceramics, a dense/porous structured β-TCP bioceramics that mimic the characteristics of nature bone were fabricated. Experimental results show that the dense/porous structured β-TCP bioceramics demonstrated excellent mechanical properties with compressive strength up to 74 MPa and elastic modulus up to 960 MPa, which could be tailored by the dense/porous cross-sectional area ratio obeying the rule of exponential growth. The interface between the dense and porous bioceramics is connected compactly and tightly with some micropores distributed in the matrix of both porous and dense counterparts. The dense/porous structure of β-TCP bioceramics may provide an effective way to increase the mechanical properties of porous bioceramics for bone regeneration at weight bearing sites.

First-principles calculations for development of low elastic modulus Ti alloys

2004 ◽  
Vol 70 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideaki Ikehata ◽  
Naoyuki Nagasako ◽  
Tadahiko Furuta ◽  
Atsuo Fukumoto ◽  
Kazutoshi Miwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
First Principles ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Ti Alloys ◽  
Low Elastic Modulus

scholarly journals Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of β-Type Ti–Nb–Sn Biomedical Alloys with Low Elastic Modulus

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peiyou Li ◽  
Xindi Ma ◽  
Duo Wang ◽  
Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Martensite Phase ◽  
Ti Alloy ◽  
Martensitic Phase Transition ◽  
Low Elastic Modulus ◽  
Nb Content ◽  
Biomedical Alloy ◽  
Cp Ti

The microstructural and mechanical properties of β-type Ti85-xNb10+xSn5 (x = 0, 3, 6, 10 at.%) alloys with low elastic modulus were investigated. The experimental results show that the Ti85Nb10Sn5 and Ti75Nb20Sn5 alloys are composed of simple α and β phases, respectively; the Ti82Nb13Sn5 and Ti79Nb16Sn5 alloys are composed of β and α″ phases. The content of martensite phase decreases with the increase of Nb content. The Ti82Nb13Sn5 and Ti79Nb16Sn5 alloys show an inverse martensitic phase transition during heating. The Ti85Nb10Sn5 and Ti82Nb13Sn5 alloys with the small residual strain exhibit the good superelastic properties in 10-time cyclic loading. The reduced elastic modulus (Er) of the Ti75Nb20Sn5 alloy (61 GPa) measured by using the nanoindentation technique is 2–6 times of that of human bone (10–30 GPa), and is smaller than that of commercial Ti-6Al-4V biomedical alloy (120 GPa). The Ti75Nb20Sn5 alloy can be considered as a novel biomedical alloy. The wear resistance (H/Er) and anti-wear capability (H3/Er2) values of the four alloys are higher than those of the CP–Ti alloy (0.0238), which indicates that the present alloys have good wear resistance and anti-wear capability.

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