Deformation mechanism of MWCNT/Ni composites under shear deformation: a molecular dynamics study

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) embedded in single-crystal and polycrystalline nickel were modeled by molecular dynamics simulations. Shear deformation was applied to the model perpendicular to the axial direction of the carbon nanotubes. In the case where single crystals are considered, the...

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Main Authors: Jiajia Zuo, Yaxuan Hu, Binhe Wu, Rui Shu, Baipo Shu
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Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:Materials Research Express
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad8ffa
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description Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) embedded in single-crystal and polycrystalline nickel were modeled by molecular dynamics simulations. Shear deformation was applied to the model perpendicular to the axial direction of the carbon nanotubes. In the case where single crystals are considered, the interfacial bonding between MWCNTs and nickel is weaker than the interaction force between nickel atoms. There is a difference in the deformation capacity between MWCNTs and the matrix, which leads to the concentration of stresses at the interface. The formation of defects near the interface and the debonding of the interface between MWCNT and the matrix cause material failure. In the polycrystalline model, MWCNT is considered to be located at grain boundaries or within the grain. The CNT/Ni interface and grain boundaries are both nucleation sites for dislocations and barriers to dislocation movement during deformation. The distribution of MWCNT in the matrix has an effect on the mechanical properties and deformation behavior of composites.
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spelling doaj-art-2e0b4eeb691b49a383949f2f29898df12024-11-19T11:57:54ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912024-01-01111111651810.1088/2053-1591/ad8ffaDeformation mechanism of MWCNT/Ni composites under shear deformation: a molecular dynamics studyJiajia Zuo0https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4067-8704Yaxuan Hu1Binhe Wu2Rui Shu3Baipo Shu4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1986-3271Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology , Kunming 650093, People’s Republic of ChinaFaculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology , Kunming 650093, People’s Republic of ChinaFaculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology , Kunming 650093, People’s Republic of ChinaFaculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology , Kunming 650093, People’s Republic of ChinaFaculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology , Kunming 650093, People’s Republic of ChinaMulti-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) embedded in single-crystal and polycrystalline nickel were modeled by molecular dynamics simulations. Shear deformation was applied to the model perpendicular to the axial direction of the carbon nanotubes. In the case where single crystals are considered, the interfacial bonding between MWCNTs and nickel is weaker than the interaction force between nickel atoms. There is a difference in the deformation capacity between MWCNTs and the matrix, which leads to the concentration of stresses at the interface. The formation of defects near the interface and the debonding of the interface between MWCNT and the matrix cause material failure. In the polycrystalline model, MWCNT is considered to be located at grain boundaries or within the grain. The CNT/Ni interface and grain boundaries are both nucleation sites for dislocations and barriers to dislocation movement during deformation. The distribution of MWCNT in the matrix has an effect on the mechanical properties and deformation behavior of composites.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad8ffacarbon nanotubenickel matrix compositesmolecular dynamicsshearinterface
spellingShingle Jiajia Zuo
Yaxuan Hu
Binhe Wu
Rui Shu
Baipo Shu
Deformation mechanism of MWCNT/Ni composites under shear deformation: a molecular dynamics study
Materials Research Express
carbon nanotube
nickel matrix composites
molecular dynamics
shear
interface
title Deformation mechanism of MWCNT/Ni composites under shear deformation: a molecular dynamics study
title_full Deformation mechanism of MWCNT/Ni composites under shear deformation: a molecular dynamics study
title_fullStr Deformation mechanism of MWCNT/Ni composites under shear deformation: a molecular dynamics study
title_full_unstemmed Deformation mechanism of MWCNT/Ni composites under shear deformation: a molecular dynamics study
title_short Deformation mechanism of MWCNT/Ni composites under shear deformation: a molecular dynamics study
title_sort deformation mechanism of mwcnt ni composites under shear deformation a molecular dynamics study
topic carbon nanotube
nickel matrix composites
molecular dynamics
shear
interface
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad8ffa
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