Electronic structures of CO adsorbed Pt-skin surface on Pt–Co and Pt–Ni alloys

By using angle resolved photoemission spectroscopy, we investigate the electronic structures of Pt-skin layer of Pt–Co and Pt–Ni alloys with CO molecules on the surface. Measured Fermi surface maps and band dispersions reflect the signatures of chemical bonding between Pt-skin layer and CO molecules. Furthermore, the degree of chemical bonding strength of CO molecules, estimated from the energy shift of the participating bands, is found to be reduced on both Pt bimetallic alloys. Our results show how the surface band structure of Pt bimetallic alloys is modified with molecular orbitals of CO molecules on the surface, revealing the important role of the electronic structure in the determination of chemical properties of bimetallic alloys.     

Using a Novel and Easy-to-Use Sandwich Structure Device to Evaluate the Cooling Properties of Cool Materials

A number of cool materials have been designed and used in hot weather to minimize the heat coming from sunlight. Traditionally, solar reflectance and infrared emittance were measured to characterize the cooling properties of cool materials. However, these methods could represent the cooling property only indirectly. In this work, a sandwich structure device that can straightforwardly measure the cooling properties of cool materials was designed. Two cool materials, including high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), were selected to verify the device. For the purpose of comparison, UV-vis-NIR spectral characterization was also used to evaluate the cooling properties of the selected materials. The results, especially for the HDPE/Green 260 composite sample, which presents much lower solar reflectance but better cooling property, indicated that the cooling properties cannot be entirely represented by only the reflectance or transmittance, and the sandwich structure device was able to make up for this deficiency.     

Limit analysis of multi-layered plates. Part I: The homogenized Love-Kirchhoff model

The purpose of this paper is to determine , the overall homogenized Love-Kirchhoff strength domain of a rigid perfectly plastic multi-layered plate, and to study the relationship between the 3D and the homogenized Love-Kirchhoff plate limit analysis problems. In the Love-Kirchhoff model, the generalized stresses are the in-plane (membrane) and the out-of-plane (flexural) stress field resultants. The homogenization method proposed by Bourgeois [1997. Modélisation numérique des panneaux structuraux légers. Ph.D. Thesis, University Aix-Marseille] and Sab [2003. Yield design of thin periodic plates by a homogenization technique and an application to masonry wall. C. R. Méc. 331, 641-646] for in-plane periodic rigid perfectly plastic plates is justified using the asymptotic expansion method. For laminated plates, an explicit parametric representation of the yield surface is given thanks to the π-function (the plastic dissipation power density function) that describes the local strength domain at each point of the plate. This representation also provides a localization method for the determination of the 3D stress components corresponding to every generalized stress belonging to . For a laminated plate described with a yield function of the form , where σ^u is a positive even function of the out-of-plane coordinate x₃ and is a convex function of the local stress σ, two effective constants and a normalization procedure are introduced. A symmetric sandwich plate consisting of two Von-Mises materials ( in the skins and in the core) is studied. It is found that, for small enough contrast ratios (), the normalized strength domain is close to the one corresponding to a homogeneous Von-Mises plate [Ilyushin, A.-A., 1956. Plasticité. Eyrolles, Paris].     

复合材料面层夹层板中转动一致有效理论

采用分层位移模式，引入夹层板层间和表面剪应力协调条件，导出位移场的修正形式。根据能量误差一致原则，应用最小位能原理建立了复合材料层夹层板的基本方程和边界条件。     

夹层全息干涉法的残余应力测试

本文用夹层全息干涉法做了模拟残余应力的标定实验,测试了焊缝、铸件的残余应力,并且利用数值方法进行了定量分析,实验结果与理论值比较吻合。     

The impulsive response of sandwich beams: Analytical and numerical investigation of regimes of behaviour

An analytical model is developed to classify the impulsive response of sandwich beams based on the relative time-scales of core compression and the bending/stretching response of the sandwich beam. It is shown that an overlap in time scales leads to a coupled response and to the possibility of an enhanced shock resistance. Four regimes of behaviour are defined: decoupled responses with the sandwich core densifying partially or completely, and coupled responses with partial or full core densification. These regimes are marked on maps with axes chosen from the sandwich beam transverse core strength, the sandwich beam aspect ratio and the level of blast impulse. In addition to predicting the time-scales involved in the response of the sandwich beam, the analytical model is used to estimate the back face deflection, the degree of core compression and the magnitude of the support reactions. The predictions of the analytical model are compared with finite element (FE) simulations of impulsively loaded sandwich beams comprising an anisotropic foam core and elastic, ideally plastic face-sheets. The analytical and numerical predictions are in good agreement up to the end of core compression. However, the analytical model under-predicts the peak back face deflection and over-predicts the support reactions, especially for sandwich beams with high strength cores. The FE calculations are employed to construct design charts to select the optimum transverse core strength that either minimises the back face deflections or support reactions for a given sandwich beam aspect ratio or blast impulse. Typically, the value of the transverse core strength that minimises the back face deflection also minimises the support reactions. However, the optimal core strength depends on the level of blast impulse, with higher strength cores required for greater blasts.     

Study on the Collapse of Pin-Reinforced Foam Sandwich Panel Cores

New fabrication technologies now allow for hybrid sandwich structures, known as X-core, to be manufactured. The X-core panels consist of a pin reinforced polymer foam core with carbon fiber face sheets. Carbon fiber or metallic (Titanium/Steel) pins are inserted into the foam core in the out-of-plane direction and extend from face sheet to face sheet. The through thickness three-point simply supported bending behavior of these panels is used to evaluate the collapse characteristics of the panels. Explicit experimental observations are used to calibrate analytical energy balance models describing the panel collapse as a function of geometry and properties. The mechanical response of X-core sandwich panels is compared to current sandwich materials for material selection.     

A reduction model for eigensolutions of damped viscoelastic sandwich structures

The aim of this paper is to develop a reduction method to determine the modal characteristics of viscoelastic sandwich structures. The method is based on the high order Newton algorithm and reduction techniques. Numerical tests have been performed in the case of sandwich beams and cylindrical shells. The comparison of the results obtained by the reduction method with those given by direct simulation shows both a good agreement and a significant reduction in computational cost.     

Radial tetra(ferrocenyl)- and tetra(cymantrenyl)cyclobutadienecobalt complexes: Synthesis and structures

Novel radial tetra(ferrocenyl)- and tetra(cymantrenyl)cyclobutadienecobalt complexes were prepared by metal carbonyls free protocol of [2 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of 1,2-diferrocenyl- or 1,2-dicymantrenylethynes with chlorotris(triphenylphospine)cobalt(I) and carboethoxycyclopentadienide sodium with good yields. The molecular structure of these products was confirmed with X-ray analysis, and their electrochemical behavior was studied.     

柔性基底红外波段左手材料制备及光学特性

采用平板电极化学电沉积的方法,通过调节实验参量,在柔性ITO导电薄膜基底上制备了尺度与红外波长匹配、结构单元大小不等、排列无序的银树枝状结构.通过调节聚乙二醇-20000浓度可以很好地调控银树枝状结构单元的形貌和尺寸,研究发现,在一定范围内增加电解液中的聚乙二醇-20000浓度,可在基底上形成分布较密、分枝较细、分枝级数较高的银树枝状结构单元.通过在银树枝状结构表面涂覆一定厚度的聚乙烯醇作为绝缘层,组装成了柔性"三明治"结构复合材料,测试得到样品在红外波段的多通带透射谱,平板聚焦实验进一步验证了样品的左手效应.