γ辐照下OMMT增强GF/EP抗压性能及界面强化机制研究

Research on the Compressive Performance Enhancement and Interface Strengthening Mechanism of OMMT-GF/EP under γ irradiation

  • 摘要: 玻璃纤维/环氧树脂复合材料(GF/EP)兼具高强度、电绝缘性及低热导率,是高能物理与粒子物理装置中支撑结构的重要候选材料,但其抗压强度在辐照环境中将会发生严重退化,影响设备的运行可靠性。本文引入有机蒙脱土(OMMT)为改性剂,采用热压成型工艺制备有机蒙脱土改性玻璃纤维/环氧树脂(OMMT-GF/EP)复合材料,系统研究不同剂量γ辐照下其抗压强度的变化规律,并结合SEM、XRD、FTIR和XPS表征分析其界面强化机制。结果表明:γ辐照下,引入适量OMMT可提高GF/EP的抗压强度,其中3wt%OMMT-GF/EP的抗压强度最佳。经过20 kGy、200 kGy、1000 kGy及2000 kGy剂量γ辐照后,其抗压强度由267.87 MPa分别上升至292.24 MPa、297.79 MPa、317.05 MPa和319.82 MPa,变化率最高为19.39%;SEM图像显示,OMMT在辐照环境下能够有效增强基体-纤维的界面结合作用;XRD结果表明,OMMT在环氧基体中总体呈较好分散状态,而高含量样品存在一定团聚趋势;FTIR与XPS结果共同表明,γ辐照可以促进OMMT与树脂基体界面间形成Si—O—C共价键,进而提高OMMT-GF/EP复合材料的抗压强度。上述结果表明,γ辐照诱导的基体与纤维及纳米填料间的界面强化效应是OMMT-GF/EP抗压性能提升的主要机制,这一研究成果对具有抗辐照性能的GF/EP复合材料设计制备具有重要参考价值。

     

    Abstract: Glass fiber reinforced plastic (GF/EP) serves as an ideal support material for beam pipes in applications such as BEPC II and CEPC. However, its compressive strength is prone to degradation in irradiation environments, impacting the operational reliability of supporting equipment. To enhance its compressive strength under γ-irradiation, organic montmorillonite (OMMT) was chosen as the modifier in this study to form OMMT-GF/EP composite by hot-pressing process and the evolution of compressive strength under different γ-irradiation doses was systematically investigated. The interfacial strengthening mechanism was further analyzed by SEM, XRD, FTIR, and XPS. The results reveal that the incorporation of an appropriate amount of OMMT effectively enhances the compressive strength of GF/EP under γ-irradiation, with the 3wt%OMMT-GF/EP exhibiting the optimal performance. After irradiation doses of 20 kGy, 200 kGy, 1000 kGy, and 2000 kGy, the compressive strength elevates from 267.87 MPa to 292.24 MPa, 297.79 MPa, 317.05 MPa, and 319.82 MPa respectively, with the highest increase rate of 19.39%. SEM analysis reveals that OMMT enhances the bonding between the resin matrix and glass fibers during irradiation. XRD results reveal that OMMT is generally well dispersed in the epoxy matrix, although a certain aggregation tendency appears at high loading levels. The result of FTIR and XPS indicate the formation of Si—O—C between OMMT and the resin under γ irradiation, thereby enhancing the compressive strength of OMMT-GF/EP composites. These results demonstrate that the γ-irradiation-induced interfacial strengthening effect is the primary mechanism responsible for the enhancement of compressive performance in OMMT-GF/EP composites, providing valuable guidance for the design and fabrication of radiation-resistant GF/EP materials.

     

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