Microstructural behavior and failure mechanisms of organic semicrystalline thin film blends

Organic thin film blends of P3HT semiconducting polymers and PCBM fullerenes have enabled large‐scale semiconductor fabrication pertaining to flexible and stretchable electronics. However, molecular packing and film morphologies can significantly alter mechanical stability and failure behavior. To further understand and identify the fundamental mechanisms affecting failure, a multiphase microstructurally based formulation and nonlinear finite‐element fracture methodology were used to investigate the heterogeneous deformation and failure modes of organic semicrystalline thin film blends. The multiphase formulation accounts for the crystalline and amorphous behavior, polymer tie‐chains, and the PCBM aggregates. Face‐on packing orientations resulted in extensive inelastic deformation and crystalline rotation, and this was characterized by ductile failure modes and interfacial delamination. For edge‐on packing orientations, brittle failure modes and film cracking were due to lower inelastic deformation and higher film stress in comparison with the face‐on orientations. The higher crystallinity of P3HT and larger PCBM aggregates associated with larger domain sizes, strengthened the film and resulted in extensive film cracking. These predictions of ductile and brittle failure are consistent with experimental observations for P3HT:PCBM films. The proposed predictive framework can be used to improve organic film ductility and strength through the control of molecular packing orientations and microstructural mechanisms. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 2016 , 54, 896–907     

Damage behavior of laminated E-glass/epoxy beams with an initial delamination subjected to an axial impact

The damage behavior of laminated E-glass/epoxy beams, with and without an initial delamination, subjected to an axial impact by a moving bullet has been investigated experimentally and numerically. The specimens were made from a unidirectional fiber fabric stacked in the sequences [0₆] _s , [±45₃] _s , and [90₆] _s , and a delamination was created in them by locating a copper foil at a specified position. The data on the bullet speed and strain history were recorded by a laser setup, a high-speed dynamic strain indicator, and a TDS420A oscilloscope. It is shown that the delamination and the ply stacking sequence play a significant role in the dynamic response and damage behavior of laminated beams. A numerical simulation is performed by using the commercial finite-element software ABAQUS/Explicit, and the results obtained are in a good agreement with experimental observations. Russian translation published in Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 49–64, January–February, 2009.     

Utilization of TXRF analytical technique in order to improve front-end semiconductor processing

In this paper, we summarize how the introduction of in-line TXRF monitoring provides detailed analytical information on aluminum, titanium and molybdenum contamination levels in order to improve several process steps from front-end processing, minimize product yield loss and make it possible to successfully manufacture multiple products and process geometries in the same fabrication platform.     

基于树脂层强度预测分层萌生载荷

轴向拉伸下的层合板在自由边缘附近存在奇异应力场,容易产生分层萌生进而导致结构破坏.而大多数基于材料力学方法的分层萌生研究对强度参数的确定有较强的主观性,缺乏合理解释.本文通过在层间插入一定厚度的树脂层,将分层萌生视为层间树脂层在三维应力状态下的强度破坏,根据有明确试验标准的树脂强度和Mohr判据判断是否发生分层萌生.采用Pipes-Pagano的均匀轴向拉伸模型计算应力场,对层间应力与树脂层面外应力进行了对比.取临界长度为4个单层板厚度对T800/914层合板的分层萌生进行了预测,结果表明预测值与实验值吻合良好.     

Adsorption properties of crystalline silicas: (II) Adsorption of anionic surfactants and delamination

Lamellar crystalline silicas (crystalline silicic acids, chemical composition SiO₂·xH₂O; examples: H₄Si₁₄O₃₀·xH₂O, H₄Si₂₀O₄₂·xH₂O) are distinguished from the amorphous forms by their layered structure and exceptional adsorption properties. One outstanding example is the reaction with anionic surfactants. Several types of crystalline silicas (typical H₄Si₂₀O₄₂·xH₂O) can intercalate ionic pairs consisting of surfactant anion and gegen ion into the interlayer space. The saturation value of SDS adsorption is 0.475 mmol SDS/g H₄Si₂₀O₄₂·3H₂O. The acid H₄Si₁₄O₃₀·xH₂O adsorbs anionic surfactants at the external surfaces only (saturation value 0.04 mmol/g H₄Si₁₄O₃₀·0.8 H₂O). When anionic surfactants are adsorbed in the interlayer space, the layer separation increases to such an extent that the crystals disarticulate in a fan-like manner or delaminate into thinner packets of layers or smaller aggregates. Washing-out the SDS ionic pairs or drying reconstitutes the parallel layer orientation and leads to re-aggregation of the packets and fragments.     

An analytical method for solving internal forces and deformations of bar-system structure in space

In this paper, based on the idea of finite element method, the initial parametric method in bending problem of a beam is extended to analyse the bar-system structure by employing Dirac function and Heaviside step function.Then a new method for analysing the internal forces and deformations of bar-system structure in space is suggested by improving the mixed method in statically indeterminate structure.The inferred process and obtained answer will be more succinct and accurate when the problem of internal forces and deformations of bar-system structure is analysed by using the new method provided in this paper.     

带脱层的复合材料层板屈曲分析中的接触问题

用基于Mindlin板理论的有限元方法进行了带脱层损伤复合材料层板的屈曲载荷分析．为了处理在屈曲模态中上下脱层之间的接触问题，我们提出了一种有效的算法．在这种算法中，首先用一阶灵敏度分析和二次规划方法相结合的选代算法算出接触区域的虚拟力，然后将这种虚拟力转化成一些假想弹簧的刚度系数，并对原始刚度矩阵进行修正．数值算例表明本算法可以有效地克服屈曲模态中上下脱层之间的相互贯穿．同时，还对脱层的大小，形状和位置对屈曲载荷的影响进行了研究．     

冲击作用下复合材料叠层板层间开裂演化模型

采用双线性特性破坏模型研究了复合材料叠层板层间开裂裂纹的演化, 通过引入弹性/剪切模量的损伤参数, 推导出损伤参数与应变之间的微分方程, 并得到裂纹耗散功率与损伤参数变化率之间的关系. 计算不同初始冲击速度下复合材料叠层板某界面上应变、应变率响应以及损伤参数的演化, 即可得到该界面发生层间开裂的情形及其对剪切模量的影响.通过检查界面各点处的损伤参数是否发生改变, 预测了冲击完成之后复合材料叠层板第1, 2层之间发生层间开裂区域的大小与位置; 该预测结果与实验数据及其他破坏准则计算结果基本相符. 计算结果表明, 在冲击过程中当界面上任意点处的剪应力超过剪切强度后, 该点附近的剪切模量开始发生衰减, 衰减大小随铁球初始冲击速度的增大而增大, 并从靠近冲击中心的位置逐渐向周围递减. 在四边简支边界条件下, 复合材料叠层板的层间开裂区域同样最先出现在界面中靠近冲击点的位置, 区域面积随初始冲击速度的增大不断扩大. 当初始冲击速度足够高时, 第1, 2层界面的两条对称轴上开始出现多个独立的开裂区域.      

含分层损伤的变角度纤维层合板后屈曲力学行为研究

变角度（Variable angle tow,简称VAT）纤维复合材料层合板的纤维方向能够连续变化．相较于传统的直线纤维层合板,此类层合板通过刚度变化,整体的屈曲性能可以得到很大的提升．本文利用ABAQUS 自带的粘结单元(Cohesive Element)对预制圆形分层的变角度纤维复合材料层合板进行了后屈曲力学行为研究,得出载荷位移曲线,以及分层裂纹萌生和扩展的情况．然后本文分析了预制分层尺寸对板的刚度、前后屈曲阶段和裂纹萌生及扩展的影响．最后通过变角度纤维层合板和直线纤维层合板的后屈曲力学行为进行对比,深入探索了变角度复合材料层合板在抵抗分层裂纹萌生和扩展方面的优势．     

Fracture mechanics analysis of delamination in a thermoelectric pn-junction sandwiched by an insulating layer

A fracture mechanics analysis is conducted for a delamination problem of a multilayered thermoelectric material (TEM) that consists of an n-type layer and a p-type layer sandwiched by an insulating layer. A time-varying energy release rate is presented when the n-type layer delaminates from the insulating layer. Effects of the temperature difference across the system and the applied electric current on the energy release rate are identified. The influence of the thickness ratio of the insulating layer to the thermoelectric (TE) layer is also examined. Based on the energy release rate criterion, the critical temperature difference for delamination propagation is obtained. Some useful conclusions are given.