Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of unidirectional and woven fabric glass/epoxy composites under off-axis tensile loading

Mechanical properties of unidirectional (UD) and woven fabric glass/epoxy composites under off-axis tensile loading were experimentally investigated. A number of off-axis tests considering different fibre orientations were performed to study the character and failure mechanisms of the composite laminates. The experimental results indicated that both off-axis elastic moduli and strength degrade with increasing off-axis angle in all cases, and the woven fabric composites present nonlinear stress-strain behaviour under off-axial tension loading. The Tsai-Wu criteria used for failure analysis of the UD and woven fabric composites were compared and discussed, especially considering different values of interaction coefficient F₁₂. The prediction results demonstrated that the Tsai-Wu criterion can be used successfully to analyse failure properties of the woven fabric composites under multiaxial stress conditions, where the criterion with the modified coefficient F₁₂ obtained from the 45° off-axial tension tests is better and has higher accuracy. Finally, the specific failure modes were compared in the UD and woven fabric composites. The selected fracture surfaces were also observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the corresponding failure mechanisms of the woven fabric composites under off-axis tensile loading were identified.     

Facile fabrication of a superhydrophobic fabric with mechanical stability and easy-repairability

The poor mechanical stability of superhydrophobic fabrics severely hindered their use in practical applications. Herein, to address this problem, we fabricated a superhydrophobic fabric with both mechanical stability and easy-repairability by a simple method. The mechanical durability of the obtained superhydrophobic fabric was evaluated by finger touching and abrasion with sandpaper. The results show that rough surface textures of the fabric were retained, and the fabric surface still exhibited superhydrophobicity after tests. More importantly, when the fabric lost its superhydrophobicity after a long-time abrasion, it can be easily rendered with superhydrophobicity once more by a regeneration process.     

聚酯机织物吸声性能研究

分析了聚酯纤维机织物在背后有空气层时的吸声频谱规律以及测试时材料对管内驻波的影响。将传统吸声材料的Zwikker和Costen理论、毛细管吸声理论、微穿孔板吸声理论以及穿孔板共振吸声理论应用于材料特性分析,发现Zwikker和Costen理论可以定性的给出与实测情况相吻合的材料吸声系数随频率的变化规律。穿孔板共振吸声理论可以推导出与实测情况很接近的材料第一吸声峰值频率。另外,毛细管吸声理论和微穿孔板吸声理论不适合于背后有空气层时聚酯纤维织物的吸声情况。     

光子晶体结构色织物研究进展

针对结构色织物难以产业化的现状,从光学效应和能够产生结构色的周期性结构两个角度系统介绍了结构色织物生色机理。随后,按照结构色织物表面光子晶体结构特征、所用光子晶体基元种类及结构色制备方法,对结构色织物进行了系统分类归纳,并指出了各自的优缺点。此外,现有结构色织物研究均为基于已有纳米粒子尺寸来表征对应结构色颜色,缺乏根据实际颜色需求选取光子晶体尺寸的研究。我们根据现有文献报道的光子晶体基元尺寸与所得结构色织物颜色种类的对应关系,通过计算得到了根据所需织物颜色种类确定光子晶体基元尺寸的公式。最后总结了结构色织物制备存在的问题,并给出了合理建议。     

THE GENETIC TYPES OF BAUXITE DEPOSITS IN CHINA

The genetic type classification of the bauxite deposits in China was oversimplified in the past and the author tries to make a relatively detailed division based on their practical conditions. First, the occurrences of bauxite deposits are divided into platform and geosyncline terrains according to their geotectonic setting. Then, the lateritic, accumulated, sedimentary, solution precipitated diagenetitc-epigenetic, regional metamorphic categories and two metacategories are established based on their main metallogenetic processes. Finally 21 types and 9 metatypes are set up according to their formation features (including genesis, sedimentary environment or major mineral features), of which several types are newly established. The classification is quite different from that of the world's bauxite deposits, the metacategories and metarypes refer to the deposits o only scientific significance at present.     

Effect of porous support fabric on osmosis through a Loeb-Sourirajan type asymmetric membrane

Commercially available asymmetric membranes of the Loeb-Sourirajan (L-S) type comprise a support fabric, bonded to the porous substructure. The influence of this fabric on osmotic permeation flux was examined, mostly with a Toray CA-3000 membrane from which, with care, it was possible to remove the support fabric. In osmosis experiments with 12% MgCl₂ solution on one side (either side) and 6% solution on the other, the permeation flux (J₁) was of the order of 0.01 and 0.06 m³/m² d with and without fabric, respectively. These results could be generalized by considering the resistivity to solute diffusion in the non-skin part of the membrane. This resistivity term averaged 104 and 17 d/m for membranes with and without fabric, respectively, and in further tests without fabric, it was between 15 and 25 d/m over a wide range of MgCl₂ concentrations. Four other L-S membranes, all with support fabric, were tested in osmosis experiments. Their resistivity values were similar to or higher than those of the Toray membrane with fabric, but, with one of the four, the results were affected by switching the location of the high and low concentration solutions. It was concluded that existing commercially available L-S membranes are not appropriate for large-scale osmosis applications because their support fabric decreases permeation flux excessively.     

Geochemical characterization of volcanic ashes from recent events in Northern Patagonia Andean Range by INAA

Summary Volcanic ashes erupted by recent magmatic events were collected from one sedimentary sequence of lake Nahuel Huapi (Patagonia, Argentina) and then analyzed by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis. Primary volcanic components, including white and brownish pumice fragments, scoriae and glass shards, as well as bulk sediments from four tephra layers identified in the sedimentary sequence, were characterized by their major and trace element contents. The two tephra layers being in the upper section of the sequence can be linked to the eruptions of Cordon Caulle fissure (Puyehue-Cordon Caulle region) occurred in 1921-1922 and 1960, according to core dating. The third tephra layer, which is clearly associated to an event occurred in the 1890-1900 decade, has different compositional patterns showing a different source from those upper tephras. Whereas, the fourth, which could be associated to an event occurred at the end of the 18 th century, shows the same composition patterns as those registered for the Cordon Caulle fissure.     

'Fab-chips': a versatile, fabric-based platform for low-cost, rapid and multiplexed diagnostics

Low cost and scalable manufacture of lab-on-chip devices for applications such as point-of-care testing is an urgent need. Weaving is presented as a unified, scalable and low-cost platform for the manufacture of fabric chips that can be used to perform such testing. Silk yarns with different properties are first selected, treated with the appropriate reagent solutions, dried and handloom-woven in one step into an integrated fabric chip. This platform has the unique advantage of scaling up production using existing and low cost physical infrastructure. We have demonstrated the ability to create pre-defined flow paths in fabric by using wetting and non-wetting silk yarns and a Jacquard attachment in the loom. Further, we show that yarn parameters such as the yarn twist frequency and weaving coverage area may be conveniently used to tune both the wicking rate and the absorptive capacity of the fabric. Yarns optimized for their final function were used to create an integrated fabric chip containing reagent-coated yarns. Strips of this fabric were then used to perform a proof-of-concept immunoassay with sample flow taking place by capillary action and detection being performed by a visual readout.     

Vibration isolation behaviour of 3D polymeric knitted spacer fabrics under harmonic vibration testing conditions

The use of 3D knitted spacer fabrics made of polymeric fibre materials as vibration isolators is proposed in this study by considering their spacer monofilaments as Euler springs which have been proved to be excellent vibration isolators. Three types of spacer fabrics with different compression force–displacement characteristics were fabricated by varying monofilament diameter and fabric thickness. Their vibration transmissibility under harmonic vibration testing conditions was measured by an electromagnetic shaker. It is found that the resonant frequency and isolation frequency of these fabrics decrease with increasing acceleration level and load mass, and a thicker fabric has better vibration isolation performance due to its lower resonant and isolation frequencies. The study shows that 3D knitted spacer fabrics can be designed as good human vibration isolators without compromising their comfort.     

Enhanced self-cleaning, antibacterial and UV protection properties of nano TiO2 treated textile through enzymatic pretreatment

Textile materials can be treated with some enzymes to improve their functionality. The usual enzymatic treatment hydrolyzes the textile surfaces that leads to increase the functional groups. Here, the polyester/wool fabric as a blend of fibers fabric was selected and treated with the two different types of enzymes to increase the surface activity with a propose of higher nano-TiO(2) adsorption. The fabric was first treated with proteases and lipases to hydrolyze the wool and the polyester surfaces, respectively. It has been then dipped into an ultrasound bath containing nano TiO(2) and cross-linking agent followed by curing. The cross-linking agent, butane tetracarboxylic acid (BTCA), also assisted to enhance the nano-particles adsorption and stabilization on the fabric surface. The self-cleaning properties of the fabrics were examined through evaluating the color removal from the stained fabric with Acid Blue 113. The antibacterial properties were determined by reduction growth of a Gram-negative bacteria E. coli. and the UV protection was assessed by UV-reflectance spectrum. The SEM pictures and EDX spectrums of some samples were also reported.     

Determination of alkyltrimethylammonium surfactants in hair conditioners and fabric softeners by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with electron-impact and chemical ionization

The commercial hair conditioners and fabric softeners were analyzed for the content of alkyltrimethylammonium compounds (ATMACs) by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) with electron impact (EI) and low-pressure positive-ion chemical ionization (PICI) modes. The method involves mixed diluted samples (adjust pH to 10.0) with potassium iodide to enhance the extraction of iodide-ATMA+ ion pairs by direct liquid-liquid extraction. The iodide-ATMA+ pairs were then demethylated to their corresponding nonionic alkyldimethylamines (ADMAs) by thermal decomposition in a GC injection-port. A high abundance of ADMAs was detected at the temperature above 300 degrees C in the GC injection-port. The enhanced selectivity of quasi-molecular ion chromatograms of C12-C18-ADMA, obtained using methanol PICI-MS enables ADMAs to be identified. The accuracy and precision of the method was validated and was successfully applied to determine contents of ATMAC in commercial hair conditioners and fabric softeners. The contents of total measured ATMAC ranged from 0.4 to 6.9% for hair conditioners, and from 3.3 to 4.6% for fabric softeners.     

GEOCHEMISTY OF BICYCLIC ALKANES IN SEDIMENTS, COAL AND CRUDE OILS

By using GC-MS to analyze the extracts of source rocks, coal and crude oil samplesformed in different sedimentary environments in China, New Zealand and Australia, twenty-two compounds of five types of bicyclic alkanes have been dis covered in the samples. Thispaper makes an exposition of stereochemical structure, abundance and distributive features ofthese compounds and their relation to sedimentary environments and thermal evolution. Furt-thermore, it demonstrates how the abundance ratios of bicyclic alkanes to steranes and ter-panes, drimane to homodramane and the relative abundance of C_(15),C_(16),C_(12)-C_(14) series of bicyclic-alkane compounds can be used to judge and determine types of oil and gas forming environ-ments (the depositive environments of source rocks from which the oil and gas wereformed), characteristics of source rocks and degree of maturation.     

Surface modification of polyester fabric by corona discharge irradiation

Polyester fabric was treated by corona discharge irradiation at different voltages. The treated fabric showed increased wicking and hydrophilic properties and the properties can be preserved for a long time. Dyeing of the treated fabric showed that dyeing speed and the dye-uptake were improved. Surface affinity between the treated fabric surface with modified starch sizing was also confirmed to be increased. This is generally useful for the sizing of polyester staple yarn and the polyester fabric dyeing. All the results are supposed due to the improved hydrophilic properties produced by the corona discharge treatment.     

锡镍合金电磁屏蔽织物研制与镀层性能研究

在化学镀铜的涤纶织物上于焦磷酸盐体系电沉积均匀致密的锡镍合金层.改变镀液的NiSO4.6H2O、SnCl2.2H2O浓度比可获得不同锡含量、不同色泽的锡镍合金镀层.盐雾实验表明,含锡量为68.96%的电磁屏蔽织物表现出较好的耐蚀性和抗变色性.且其导电性优异,柔软、透气性好,具有柔和的外观,对人体无致敏性,在电磁兼容领域和民用市场有广阔的应用前景.     

Cotton fabric modification for imparting high water and oil repellency using perfluoroalkyl phosphate acrylate via γ-ray-induced grafting

The perfluoroalkyl phosphate acrylates were grafted onto a cotton fabric via γ-ray irradiation to improve the hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. The change in chemical structure of grafted cotton fabric was detected by the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The contact angles for water and sunflower oil were determined to be over 150° and 140°, respectively, after irradiated with a dose range of 471–5664 Gy. The flame retardancy of the fabric with a grafting ratio of over 13.0 wt% was improved, reaching to 24 compared with 18 of which before grafted, according to the limiting oxygen index measurement. The microstructure of the fabric before and after grafted was observed by the scanning electron microscope.     

Modification of a Cellulosic Fabric with β-Cyclodextrin for Textile Finishing Applications

Grafting of cyclodextrin (CD) molecules on suitablefabrics provides hosting cavitiesthat can include a large variety of chemicals forspecific textile finishing. In this studywe permanently grafted -CD onto the surfaceof a cellulosic fabric, namelyTencel^® according todifferent procedures. After the treatment, benzoicacid, vanillin, iodine, N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide,and dimethyl-phthalate wereloaded, by either spraying their solutionson the CD-grafted fabric, or by grafting thepreviously prepared inclusion compound onTencel^®. The untreated andtreated fabrics were evaluated through scanningelectron microscopy, differential scanningcalorimetry, UV-vis spectra, X-ray diffractometry,water absorbency, breaking load loss,aroma and antimicrobial finishing tests. Our resultsindicate that the included compoundsare efficiently hosted in the CD cavities, and thefabric's surface properties are notsignificantly modified by the chemical treatments.     

ANISOTROPY OF MAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY AND ORIGIN OF THE CHINESE LOESS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE TO THE QUATERNARY RESEARCH*

Anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility is used in the present study to reveal thedepositional fabric on the original (windblown) loess and secondary (redeposited) loess. The two kinds of sediments mentioned above can be distinguished in terms of their susceptibility anisotropy, e.g. anisotropy degree, magnetic foliation and lineation parameters. On this basis the magnetic fabric of the Pliocene red soil underlaying the loess is studied, and compared with the results of a typical residue-deposited red clay in South China. Considering its geological features, the red soil in Xifeng is regarded probably as aeolian in origin also.     

Action of a finishing product in the improvement of the ultraviolet protection provided by cotton fabrics. Modelisation of the effect

The Ultraviolet Protection Factor of a fabric is a quantitative measurement of the effectiveness of the fabric to protect the human skin against ultraviolet radiation. The protection provided by uncoloured cellulosic fabrics is, in general, too low, but can be improved by the finishing treatment with UV-absorbers. In the present paper cotton fabrics with different compactness, and hence with different initial Ultraviolet Protection Factor values, are treated with several concentrations of an UV-absorber, according to a predefined experimental plan. The influence of each variable as well as their interaction on the response of Ultraviolet Protection Factor is analysed and a statistical model for predictions is proposed.     

用于油/水分离的环保无氟超疏水织物的制备与性能

针对目前用于油/水分离的超疏水材料普遍存在的原料不环保、不可降解、涂层耐久性差等缺点,采用简便的浸渍法,制备了一种环保、工艺简单且性能优良的超疏水材料。首先,使用水性聚氨酯（WPU）将聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯-甲基丙烯酸缩水甘油酯P（MMA-r-GMA）微球固定在棉织物表面,构造微纳米级粗糙结构。其次,通过水解-缩合反应,将无毒的十六烷基三甲氧基硅烷（HDTMS）与甲基三乙氧基硅烷（MTES）锚定在棉织物表面,制备得到超疏水棉织物。结果表明,改性棉织物接触角最高可达157.3（°）,滚动角为5（°）。同时具有很好的耐溶剂性,在酸碱溶液中浸泡30 min后,接触角几乎无变化。油水分离效率最高可达97.8%,即使在经过10次循环分离之后,油水分离效率仍然在95%以上。该超疏水织物具有出色的油水分离效率和优良的稳定性,可用于可持续且环保的油水分离领域。     

Synthesis of 2-Azobenzo[b]thiophene Derivatives and Their Application on Nylon Fibre

A series of novel monoazo disperse dyes derived from the coupling of diazotized 2-aminobenzo[b]thiophene derivatives with N-arylmaleimides is described. The monoazo disperse dyes applied to nylon fabric and their dyeing performance has been assessed. These dyes have been found to give light yellow to reddish pink color shades with very good depth and levelness on nylon fabric. The dyed fabric shows moderate light fastness and excellent washing, rubbing, perspiration, and sublimation fastness. The percentage dyebath exhaustion on nylon fabric has been found to be good and acceptable.