Research progress on SiCf/SiC composites and their cladding components

Liangliang Shen; Xiulun Li; Yi Zhang; Weidong Yan; Yufeng Dai; Hongyin Li; Jian Xu

doi:10.55092/aimat20250001

Review

Open Access

Research progress on SiCf/SiC composites and their cladding components

Liangliang Shen^1,²Xiulun Li^3,²Yi Zhang^1,²Weidong Yan^4,²Yufeng Dai^3,²Hongyin Li^1,²Jian Xu^1,²^,∗

¹ State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Liaoning High Performance Polymer Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology. Dalian, 116024, China

² Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Data-Driven High-Safety Energy Materials and Applications, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials and Chemistry, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, People’s Republic of China

³ College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China

⁴ School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Fuzhou University, Institute of Metal Rubber & Vibration Noise, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China.

* xujian1028@dlut.edu.cn

Volume
Volume 1 Issue 1, 2025
Citation
Shen L, Li X, Zhang Y, Yan W, Dai Y, et al. Research progress on SiCf/SiC composites and their cladding components. AI Mater. 2025(1):0001, https://doi.org/10.55092/aimat20250001.
DOI
10.55092/aimat20250001
Copyright
Copyright2024 by the authors. Published by ELSP.

Abstract

Owing to their outstanding high-temperature resistance, oxidation resistance, radiation tolerance, and corrosion resistance, silicon carbide fiber-reinforced silicon carbide (SiCf/SiC) composites have shown extensive potential in advanced applications, including aerospace and nuclear industries. SiCf/SiC composites are considered among the most promising accident-tolerant fuel cladding materials, especially in the context of fourth-generation fission reactor development, owing to their stability under extreme conditions. However, the complex processing and structural characteristics of the material leave room for further research, especially with the emergence of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). Therefore, this work will provide a review of various processes, including chemical vapor infiltration (CVI), polymer infiltration and pyrolysis (PIP), nano impregnation and transient eutectic method (NITE), and reactive melt infiltration (RMI), focusing on improving material density, mechanical properties, and irradiation stability. Additionally, an in-depth review of the mechanical properties and microstructural changes of SiCf/SiC composites and their cladding components under extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, irradiation, and corrosion, is provided, as these factors directly affect their long-term stability in nuclear reactors. Notably, numerical simulation technology has become a crucial tool for predicting the service performance of materials. Integrating advanced technologies like AI is expected to further promote the application of SiCf/SiC composites in future high-temperature structural materials. In summary, significant progress has been made in the study of SiCf/SiC composites as next-generation nuclear fuel cladding materials. However, further research is needed in areas such as fabrication process optimization, interface modification, service behavior evaluation, and integration with AI to meet the higher performance demands of future nuclear energy systems.

Keywords

SiCf/SiC composites; fabrication processes; mechanical properties; service conditions; artificial intelligence

Preview

view pdf

References

Snead LL, Nozawa T, Katoh Y, Byun T-S, Kondo S, et al. Handbook of SiC properties for fuel performance modeling. J. Nucl. Mater. 2007, 371(1):329–377.
Snead LL, Nozawa T, Ferraris M, Katoh Y, Shinavski R, et al. Silicon carbide composites as fusion power reactor structural materials. J. Nucl. Mater. 2011, 417(1):330–339.
Zhu D. Aerospace Ceramic Materials: Thermal, Environmental Barrier Coatings and SiC/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composites for Turbine Engine Applications. 2018. Available: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20180002984 (accessed on 21 September 2024).
Wang X, Gao X, Zhang Z, Cheng L, Ma H, et al. Advances in modifications and high-temperature applications of silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites in aerospace: A focused review. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2021, 41(9):4671–4688.
Zhou H, Wang Y, Liu G, Zhao L, Bao J. Development status of SIC fiber toughened SIC ceramic matrix composites and its application in aero engines. Aeronaut. Manuf. Technol. 2017, 60(15):76–84.
Katoh Y, Snead LL. Silicon carbide and its composites for nuclear applications – Historical overview. J. Nucl. Mater. 2019, 526:151849.
Koyanagi T, Katoh Y, Nozawa T. Design and strategy for next-generation silicon carbide composites for nuclear energy. J. Nucl. Mater. 2020, 540:152375.
Yang Z, Li F, Chai G. Status and Perspective of China’s Nuclear Safety Philosophy and Requirements in the Post-Fukushima Era. Front. Energy Res. 2022, 9:819634.
Idris MI, Konishi H, Imai M, Yoshida K, Yano T. Neutron Irradiation Swelling of SiC and SiCf/SiC for Advanced Nuclear Applications. Energy Procedia 2015, 71:328–336.
Ji S, Liang B, Yang B, Hu C, Jiang Y, et al. Long-term oxidation behaviors and strength retention properties of self-healing SiCf/SiC-SiBCN composites. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2023, 43(5):1843–1852.
Yang J, Ye F, Cheng L. In-situ formation of Ti3SiC2 interphase in SiCf/SiC composites by molten salt synthesis. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2022, 42(4):1197–1207.
Zhao S. Study on the structure, properties and irradiation behavior of SiC/SiC composites prepared by PIP process. 2013. (In Chinese)
Dong S, Hu J, Zhang X. Preparation technology of SiC/SiC composites by MI process (In Chinese). Aeronaut. Manuf. Technol. 2014, 6:35–40.
Jin L, Zhang K, Xu T, Zeng T, Cheng S. The fabrication and mechanical properties of SiC/SiC composites prepared by SLS combined with PIP. Ceram. Int. 2018, 44(17):20992–20999.
Li G, Qin L, Cao X, Lu X, Tu Y, et al. Water vapor corrosion resistance and failure mechanism of SiCf/SiC composites completely coated with plasma sprayed tri-layer EBCs. Ceram. Int. 2022, 48(5):7082–7092.
Quan H, Lianyi W, Huang J, Yang H, Yang X, et al. High-temperature oxidation behavior and mechanism of the Si-based thermal protective coating for SiCf/SiC composites under static oxidation and H2O/O2/Na2SO4 corrosion oxidation. Compos. Part B Eng. 2022, 238:109906.
Wang P, Liu F, Wang H, Li H, Gou Y. A review of third generation SiC fibers and SiCf/SiC composites. J. Mater. Sci. Technol. 2019, 35(12):2743–2750.
Iveković A, Novak S, Dražić G, Blagoeva D, de Vicente SG. Current status and prospects of SiCf/SiC for fusion structural applications. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2013, 33(10):1577–1589.
Liu Q, Xu J, Liu J. Research progress of matrix and coating modification of SIC ceramic matrix composites. Journal of Ceramics 2018, 46(12). (In Chinese)
Li S, Sui Y, Miao K, Zhongliang L, Li D. Preparation and properties of continuous carbon fiber toughened silicon Carbide composites based on direct writing molding. Aeronaut. Manuf. Technol. 2021, 64(15):36–41,51.
Yajima S, Okamura K, Hayashi J, Omori M. Synthesis of Continuous Sic Fibers with High Tensile Strength. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 1976, 59(7–8):324–327.
Ishikawa T. Recent developments of the SiC fiber Nicalon and its composites, including properties of the SiC fiber Hi-Nicalon for ultra-high temperature. Compos. Sci. Technol. 1994, 51(2):135–144.
Vahlas C, Monthioux M. On the thermal degradation of lox-M tyranno® fibres. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 1995, 15(5):445–453.
Chen D, Han W, Li S, Lu Z, Qiu H, et al. Preparation, structure, properties and application of continuous ceramic fibers: research status and development direction. Modern Technologies of Ceramics 2018, 39(3). (In Chinese)
Wilson M, Opila E. A Review of SiC Fiber Oxidation with a New Study of Hi-Nicalon SiC Fiber Oxidation. Adv. Eng. Mater. 2016, 18(10):1698–1709.
Nakayasu T, Sato M, Yamamura T, Okamura K, Katoh Y, et al. Recent Advancement of Tyranno/SiC Composites R&D. In 23rd Annual Conference on Composites, Advanced Ceramics, Materials, and Structures: B: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999, pp. 301–308.
Zhang RJ, Yang YQ, Shen WT, Wang C, Luo X. Microstructure of SiC fiber fabricated by two-stage chemical vapor deposition on tungsten filament. J. Cryst. Growth 2010, 313(1):56–61.
Dicarlo JA. Creep of chemically vapour deposited SiC fibres. J. Mater. Sci. 1986, 21(1):217–224.
Bunsell AR, Joannès S, Thionnet A. Fundamentals of fibre reinforced composite materials, 2nd ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2021.
Crane RL, Krukonis VJ. Strength and fracture properties of silicon carbide filament. Am. Ceram. Soc. Bull. 1975, 54(2):184–188.
Yun HM, Dicarlo JA. Comparison of the Tensile, Creep, and Rupture Strength Properties of Stoichiometric SiC Fibers. In 23rd Annual Conference on Composites, Advanced Ceramics, Materials, and Structures: A: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999, pp. 259–272.
Chen M, Qiu H, Xie W, Zhang B, Liu S, et al. Research Progress of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composite in Hot Section Components of Aero engine. IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng. 2019, 678(1):012043.
Gosset D, Colin C, Jankowiak A, Vandenberghe T, Lochet N. X-ray Diffraction Study of the Effect of High-Temperature Heat Treatment on the Microstructural Stability of Third-Generation Fibers. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2013, 96(5):1622–1628.
Karakoc O, Koyanagi T, Nozawa T, Katoh Y. Fiber/matrix debonding evaluation of SiCf/SiC composites using micropillar compression technique. Compos. Part B Eng. 2021, 224:109189.
Flores O, Bordia RK, Nestler D, Krenkel W, Motz G. Ceramic Fibers Based on SiC and SiCN Systems: Current Research, Development, and Commercial Status. Adv. Eng. Mater. 2014, 16(6):621–636.
Zhu D, Li Y, Gao M, Pan Y. Research progress on preparation technology and properties of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites. Mater. Guide 2008, 22(3):5.
Guérin Y, Was GS, Zinkle SJ. Materials Challenges for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems. MRS Bull. 2009, 34(1):10–19.
Deck CP, Jacobsen GM, Sheeder J, Gutierrez O, Zhang J, et al. Characterization of SiC–SiC composites for accident tolerant fuel cladding. J. Nucl. Mater. 2015, 466:667–681.
Xu Y, Cheng L. Study on continuous fiber toughened SIC ceramic matrix composites. J. Ceram. 2002, 30(2):5.
Guo N, Pei Y, Yuan W, Li Y, Zhao S, et al. Application of Methyl Trichlorosilane in SiC Growth. In 2023 20th China International Forum on Solid State Lighting & 2023 9th International Forum on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (SSLCHINA: IFWS), Xiamen, China, 27–30 November 2023, pp. 6–9.
Liang J, Xiao H, Gao P, Guo W, Liu J. Microstructure and properties of 2D-Cf/SiC composite fabricated by combination of CVI and PIP process with SiC particle as inert fillers. Ceram. Int. 2017, 43(2):1788–1794.
Kim WJ, Kang SM, Park JY, Ryu WS. Effect of a SiC whisker formation on the densification of Tyranno SA/SiC composites fabricated by the CVI process. Fusion Eng. Des. 2006, 81(8):931–936.
Hua Y, Zhang L, Cheng L, Li Z, Du J. Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCP/SiC and SiCW/SiC composites by CVI. J. Mater. Sci. 2010, 45(2):392–398.
Tao P, Wang Y. Fabrication of highly dense three-layer SiC cladding tube by chemical vapor infiltration method. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2019, 102(11):6939–6945.
Kang SM, Kim WJ, Yoon SG, Park JY. Effects of the PyC interface coating on SiC nanowires of SiCf/SiC composite. J. Nucl. Mater. 2011, 417(1):367–370.
Liu Y, Chai N, Qin H, Li Z, Ye F, et al. Tensile fracture behavior and strength distribution of SiCf/SiC composites with different SiBN interface thicknesses. Ceram. Int. 2015, 41(1, Part B):1609–1616.
Sun J, Liu W, Lv X, Jiao J. Characterization of BN interface and its effect on the mechanical behavior of SiCf/SiC composites. Vacuum 2023, 211:111918.
Tang M, Liu Y, Liu L, Lin T, Liu X. Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiC/SiC joints reinforced by in-situ growth SiC nanowires. Mater. Charact. 2021, 179:111315.
Deck CP, Khalifa HE, Sammuli B, Hilsabeck T, Back CA. Fabrication of SiC–SiC composites for fuel cladding in advanced reactor designs. Progress Nucl. Energy 2012, 57:38–45.
Naslain R. Design, preparation and properties of non-oxide CMCs for application in engines and nuclear reactors: an overview. Compos. Sci. Technol. 2004, 64(2):155–170.
Kohyama A, Kotani M, Katoh Y, Nakayasu T, Sato M, et al. High-performance SiC/SiC composites by improved PIP processing with new precursor polymers. J. Nucl. Mater. 2000, 283:565–569.
Zhong H, Wang Z, Zhou H, Ni D, Kan Y, et al. Properties and microstructure evolution of Cf/SiC composites fabricated by polymer impregnation and pyrolysis (PIP) with liquid polycarbosilane. Ceram. Int. 2017, 43(10):7387–7392.
Li X, Pei X, Zhong X, Mo G, He L, et al. Highly effective free-radical-catalyzed curing of hyperbranched polycarbosilane for near stoichiometric SiC ceramics. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2019, 102(3):1041–1048.
Rahman A, Zunjarrao S, Singh R. Effect of degree of crystallinity on elastic properties of silicon carbide fabricated using polymer pyrolysis. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2016, 36 (14):3285–3292.
Dong SM, Katoh Y, Kohyama A, Schwab ST, Snead LL. Microstructural evolution and mechanical performances of SiC/SiC composites by polymer impregnation/microwave pyrolysis (PIMP) process. Ceram. Int. 2002, 28(8):899–905.
Luo Z, Zhou X, Yu J, Wang F. High-performance 3D SiC/PyC/SiC composites fabricated by an optimized PIP process with a new precursor and a thermal molding method. Ceram. Int. 2014, 40(5):6525–6532.
Li M, Yang D, Wang H, Zhou X. Fabrication of a 3D4d braided SiCf/SiC composite via PIP process assisted with an EPD method. Ceram. Int. 2019, 45(9):11668–11676.
Yin J, Lee SH, Feng L, Zhu Y, Liu X, et al. Fabrication of SiCf/SiC composites by hybrid techniques of electrophoretic deposition and polymer impregnation and pyrolysis. Ceram. Int. 2016, 42(14):16431–16435.
Iveković A, Dražić G, Novak S. Densification of a SiC-matrix by electrophoretic deposition and polymer infiltration and pyrolysis process. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2011, 31(5):833–840.
Besra L, Liu M. A review on fundamentals and applications of electrophoretic deposition (EPD). Progress Mater. Sci. 2007, 52(1):1–61.
Sarkar P, Nicholson PS. Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD): Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Application to Ceramics. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 1996, 79(8):1987–2002.
Zhang Q, Liu H, Qiao T, Withers PJ, Xiao P. Simple and efficient densification of SiCf/SiC composites by gradated concentration polymer infiltration and pyrolysis. Mater. Sci. Eng. A 2023, 874:145065.
Wei Y, Ye F, Cheng L, Zhang L, Yang J. Effects of in-situ carbon layer and volume fraction of SiC fiber on the mechanical properties and fracture behaviors of SiCf/SiC composites fabricated by a modified PIP method. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2023, 43(4):1397–1406.
Kohyama A, Katoh Y. Advanced SiC/SiC ceramic composites: Developments and applications in energy systems. Ceram. Trans. 2002, 144:3–18.
Gao Y, Jiao J. Research progress in the preparation of SiCf/SiC composites by NITE process. J. Mater. Eng. 2019, 047(008):33–39.
Kohyama A, Dong S, Katoh Y. Development of SiC/SiC Composites by Nano-Infiltration and Transient Eutectoid (NITE) Process. In 26th Annual Conference on Composites, Advanced Ceramics, Materials, and Structures: A: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002, pp. 311–318.
Konishi H, Idris MI, Imai M, Yoshida K, Yano T. Neutron Irradiation Effects of Oxide Sintering Additives for SiCf/SiC Composites. Energy Procedia 2015, 71:306–312.
Parish CM, Terrani KA, Kim Y-J, Koyanagi T, Katoh Y. Microstructure and hydrothermal corrosion behavior of NITE-SiC with various sintering additives in LWR coolant environments. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2017, 37(4):1261–1279.
Chen H, Chen J, Yang J, Ahmad Z, Zhu M, et al. Microstructure and mechanical properties of multilayer SiC nanofiber paper-reinforced SiC composites by the NITE method. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2024, 107(9):6410–6421.
Lee Y, Yoon H. Effect of Microstructure and Sintering Temperature on Fabrication of NITE-SiCf/SiC Composite. Key Eng. Mater. 2007, 345:1229–1232.
Shimoda K, Hinoki T. Effects of fiber volume fraction on the densification and mechanical properties of unidirectional SiCf/SiC-matrix composites. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2021, 41(2): 1163–1170.
Eustathopoulos N, Nicholas MG, Drevet B. Wettability at high temperatures. St Louis: Elsevier, 1999.
Ness JN, Page TF. Microstructural evolution in reaction-bonded silicon carbide. J. Mater. Sci. 1986, 21(4):1377–1397.
Jepps NW, Page TF. Polytypic transformations in silicon carbide. Prog. Cryst. Growth Charact. 1983, 7(1):259–307.
Caccia M, Amore S, Giuranno D, Novakovic R, Ricci E, et al. Towards optimization of SiC/CoSi2 composite material manufacture via reactive infiltration: Wetting study of Si–Co alloys on carbon materials. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2015, 35(15):4099–4106.
Caccia M, Narciso J. Key Parameters in the Manufacture of SiC-Based Composite Materials by Reactive Melt Infiltration. Mater. 2019, 12(15):2425.
Sergi D, Camarano A, Molina JM, Ortona A, Narciso J. Surface growth for molten silicon infiltration into carbon millimeter-sized channels: Lattice–Boltzmann simulations, experiments and models. Int. J. Mod. Phys. C 2015, 27(06):1650062.
Camarano A, Caccia M, Molina JM, Narciso J. Effects of Fe addition on the mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of SiC/FeSi2/Si composites produced via reactive infiltration. Ceram. Int. 2016, 42(9):10726–10733.
Margiotta JC, Zhang D, Nagle DC. Microstructural evolution during silicon carbide (SiC) formation by liquid silicon infiltration using optical microscopy. Int. J. Refract. Metals Hard Mater. 2010, 28(2):191–197.
Jiao J, Yang J, Li B. Progress in Ceramic Matrix Composites Fabricated by Melt Inﬁltration Process (In Chinese). Aeronaut. Manuf. Technol. 2015, (S2):1–6,11.
Hu J, Yang J, Zhang X, Ding Y, Zhou H, et al. Microstructure and properties of high density reaction sintered SiCf/SiC composites. Aviation Manuf. Technol. 2018, 61(14):6.
Wang J, Zhang F, Liu Y, Li J, Dong N, et al. Y/YbB4-modified SiCf/SiC composites with enhanced water-oxygen corrosion resistance. Ceram. Int. 2023, 49(22): 37046–37050.
Sun X, Chen X, Huang H, Jin X, Kan Y, et al. Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCf/SiC–AlN composites prepared by low temperature reactive melt infiltration. Ceram. Int. 2024, 50(20, Part A):37844–37857.
Zhang J, Chen X, Liao C, Guo F, Yang J, et al. Optimizing microstructure and properties of SiCf/SiC composites prepared by reactive melt infiltration. J. Inorg. Mater. 2021, 36(10):1103–1110.
DiCarlo JA, Yun HM, Morscher GN, Bhatt RT. SiC/SiC Composites for 1200 °C and Above. In Handbook of Ceramic Composites. Boston: Springer, 2005, pp. 77–98.
Liu R, Wang F, Zhang J, Chen J, Wan F, et al. Effects of CVI SiC amount and deposition rates on properties of SiCf/SiC composites fabricated by hybrid chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) and precursor infiltration and pyrolysis (PIP) routes. Ceram. Int. 2021, 47(19):26971–26977.
Mu Y, Zhou W, Wang C, Luo F, Zhu D, et al. Mechanical and electromagnetic shielding properties of SiCf/SiC composites fabricated by combined CVI and PIP process. Ceram. Int. 2014, 40(7, Part A):10037–10041.
Wei Y, Ye F, Cheng L, Guo G. Stress engineering of SiCf/SiC composites: Interfacial stress adjustment and its effects on tensile behaviors of UD SiCf/SiC composites fabricated by hybrid CVI and PIP methods. Compos. Part B Eng. 2024, 284:111711.
Zhang J, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Wan F, Li J, et al. Long-term oxidation performance of SiCf/SiC composites at 1200°C in air atmosphere manufactured by PIP and hybrid CVI/PIP techniques. Ceram. Int. 2024, 50(7, Part A):10259–10267.
Brennan JJ. Interfacial characterization of a slurry-cast melt-infiltrated SiC/SiC ceramic-matrix composite. Acta Mater. 2000, 48(18):4619–4628.
Li M, Zhang R, He Z, Fu D, Li S. Study on Preparation Technology of Accident-resistant SiCf/SiC Composite Cladding Tube CVI+ Mouldless NITE. Nuclear Power Engineering 2020. (In Chinese)
Raju K, Seong YH, Kim S, Han IS, Bang HJ, et al. Fabrication of SiCf/SiC composites through hybrid processing via chemical vapor infiltration, electrophoretic deposition, and liquid silicon infiltration. J. Asian Ceram. Soc. 2021, 9:1–7.
Robb KR, Francis MW, Ott LJ. Insight from Fukushima Daiichi Unit 3 Investigations Using MELCOR. Nucl. Technol. 2014, 186(2):145–160.
Uetsuka H, Furuta T, Kawasaki S. Failure-Bearing Capability of Oxidized Zircaloy-4 Cladding under Simulated Loss-of-Coolant Condition. J. Nucl. Sci. Technol. 1983, 20(11):941–950.
Nagase F, Fuketa T. Fracture Behavior of Irradiated Zircaloy-4 Cladding under Simulated LOCA Conditions. J. Nucl. Sci. Technol. 2006, 43:1114–1119.
Shapovalov K, Jacobsen GM, Shih C, Deck CP. C-ring testing of nuclear grade silicon carbide composites at temperatures up to 1900 °C. J. Nucl. Mater. 2019, 522:184–191.
Lu Z, Yue J, Fu Z, Huang X, Yang H. Microstructure and mechanical performance of SiCf/BN/SiC mini-composites oxidized at elevated temperature from ambient temperature to 1500 °C in air. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2020, 40(8): 2821—2827.
Ma X, Yin X, Cao X, Chen L, Cheng L, et al. Effect of heat treatment on the mechanical properties of SiCf/BN/SiC fabricated by CVI. Ceram. Int. 2016, 42(2, Part B):3652–3658.
Xu Q, Jin X, Liu L, Hou C, Hu N, et al. Thermal Shock and Residual Strength Testing of SiC/SiC Composite Braided Tubes. Exp. Mech. 2023, 63(5):955–964.
Yuan G, Forna-Kreutzer JP, Xu P, Gonderman S, Deck C, et al. In situ high-temperature 3D imaging of the damage evolution in a SiC nuclear fuel cladding material. Mater. Des. 2023, 227:111784.
Ben-Belgacem M, Richet V, Terrani KA, Katoh Y, Snead LL. Thermo-mechanical analysis of LWR SiC/SiC composite cladding. J. Nucl. Mater. 2014, 447(1):125–142.
Jing X, Yang X, Shi D, Niu H. Tensile creep behavior of three-dimensional four-step braided SiC/SiC composite at elevated temperature. Ceram. Int. 2017, 43(9):6721–6729.
Cluzel C, Baranger E, Ladevèze P, Mouret A. Mechanical behaviour and lifetime modelling of self-healing ceramic-matrix composites subjected to thermomechanical loading in air. Compos. Part A Appl. Sci. Manuf. 2009, 40(8):976–984.
Ozawa K, Nozawa T, Katoh Y, Hinoki T, Kohyama A. Mechanical properties of advanced SiC/SiC composites after neutron irradiation. J. Nucl. Mater. 2007, 367: 713–718.
Ozawa K, Katoh Y, Nozawa T, Snead LL. Effect of neutron irradiation on fracture resistance of advanced SiC/SiC composites. J. Nucl. Mater. 2011, 417(1):411–415.
Ozawa K, Katoh Y, Nozawa T, Hinoki T, Snead LL. Evaluation of Damage Tolerance of Advanced SiC/SiC Composites after Neutron Irradiation. IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng. 2011, 18(16):162005.
Koyanagi T, Nozawa T, Katoh Y, Snead LL. Mechanical property degradation of high crystalline SiC fiber–reinforced SiC matrix composite neutron irradiated to ∼100 displacements per atom. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2018, 38(4):1087–1094.
Nogami S, Hasegawa A, Snead LL, Jones RH, Abe K. Effect of He pre-implantation and neutron irradiation on mechanical properties of SiC/SiC composite. J. Nucl. Mater. 2004, 329:577–581.
Nozawa T, Katoh Y, Snead LL. The effects of neutron irradiation on shear properties of monolayered PyC and multilayered PyC/SiC interfaces of SiC/SiC composites. J. Nucl. Mater. 2007, 367:685–691.
Katoh Y, Snead LL, Nozawa T, Kondo S, Busby JT. Thermophysical and mechanical properties of near-stoichiometric fiber CVI SiC/SiC composites after neutron irradiation at elevated temperatures. J. Nucl. Mater. 2010, 403(1):48–61.
Katoh Y, Nozawa T, Shih C, Ozawa K, Koyanagi T, et al. High-dose neutron irradiation of Hi-Nicalon Type S silicon carbide composites. Part 2: Mechanical and physical properties. J. Nucl. Mater. 2015, 462:450–457.
Perez-Bergquist AG, Nozawa T, Shih C, Leonard KJ, Snead LL, et al. High dose neutron irradiation of Hi-Nicalon Type S silicon carbide composites, Part 1: Microstructural evaluations. J. Nucl. Mater. 2015, 462:443–449.
Chai Y, Zhang H, Zhou X, Zhang Y. Effects of silicon ion irradiation on the interface properties of SiCf/SiC composites. Ceram. Int. 2018, 44(2):2165–2169.
Yang J, Ye F, Cheng L, Zhao K, Wei Y. Effects of hydrogen-helium ions irradiation on Ti3SiC2-containing interphase or coating in SiCf/SiC. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2024, 44(11):6356–6366.
Liu G, Ran G, He Z, Ye C, Li Y, et al. Microstructure characteristics of C+ and He+ irradiated SiCf/SiC composites before and after annealing. Ceram. Int. 2021, 47(6):8408–8415.
Koyanagi T, Kondo S, Hinoki T. Internal residual stress analysis of SiC/SiC composites following ion irradiation. IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng. 2011, 18(16):162008.
Zhao Y, Li X, Liu C, Yang H, Chen B, et al. Irradiation effects on Amosic-3 silicon carbide composites by Si ions implantation. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2019, 39(15):4501–4509.
Xu S, Li X, Zhao Y, Liu C, Mao Q, et al. Micromechanical properties and microstructural evolution of Amosic-3 SiC/SiC composites irradiated by silicon ions. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2020, 40(8):2811–2820.
Taguchi T, Igawa N, Miwa S, Wakai E, Jitsukawa S, et al. Effect of displacement damage up to 50 dpa on microstructural development in SiC/SiC composites. J. Nucl. Mater. 2007, 367:698–702.
Taguchi T, Wakai E, Igawa N, Nogami S, Snead LL, et al. Effect of simultaneous ion irradiation on microstructural change of SiC/SiC composites at high temperature. J. Nucl. Mater. 2002, 307:1135–1140.
Li Q, Li X, Zhu Z, Ye L, Liu W, et al. Evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCf/SiC composites induced by He ions irradiation at various temperatures. Ceram. Int. 2023, 49(23, Part B):39449–39457.
Ye C, Xue J, Liu T, Shu R, Yan Y, et al. The microstructure evolution in a SiCf/SiC composite under triple ion beam irradiation. Ceram. Int. 2020, 46(7):9901–9906.
Nogami S, Hasegawa A, Abe K, Taguchi T, Yamada R. Effect of dual-beam-irradiation by helium and carbon ions on microstructure development of SiC/SiC composites. J. Nucl. Mater. 2000, 283:268–272.
Xu S, Zheng C, Li X, Gao N, Huang Z, et al. The synergetic effect of He and Kr irradiation on helium bubble evolution in SiC/SiC composite: Combining in-situ TEM observation with MD simulation. J. Mater. Sci. Technol. 2024, 197:238–246.
Ye C, Xue J, Liu T, Shu R, Yan Y, et al. Evolution of microstructure and nanohardness of SiC fiber-reinforced SiC matrix composites under Au ion irradiation. Ceram. Int. 2020, 46(6):8165–8173.
Katoh Y, Kotani M, Kishimoto H, Yang W, Kohyama A. Properties and radiation effects in high-temperature pyrolyzed PIP-SiC/SiC. J. Nucl. Mater. 2001, 289(1):42–47.
Kishimoto H, Katoh Y, Kohyama A. Microstructural stability of SiC and SiC/SiC composites under high temperature irradiation environment. J. Nucl. Mater. 2002, 307:1130–1134.
Kishimoto H, Ozawa K, Hashitomi O, Kohyama A. Microstructural evolution analysis of NITE SiC/SiC composite using TEM examination and dual-ion irradiation. J. Nucl. Mater. 2007, 367:748–752.
Terrani KA, Yang Y, Kim YJ, Rebak R, Meyer HM, et al. Hydrothermal corrosion of SiC in LWR coolant environments in the absence of irradiation. J. Nucl. Mater. 2015, 465:488–498.
Yang H, Li X, Liu C, Zhao Y, Chen B, et al. Hydrothermal corrosion behavior of SiCf/SiC composites candidate for PWR accident tolerant fuel cladding. Ceram. Int. 2018, 44(18):22865–22873.
Park JS, Kim JI, Nakazato N, Kishimoto H, Makimura S. Oxidation resistance of NITE-SiC/SiC composites with/without CVD-SiC environmental barrier coating. Ceram. Int. 2018, 44(14):17319–17325.
Qin Y, Li X, Liu C, Zheng C, Mao Q, et al. Effect of deposition temperature on the corrosion behavior of CVD SiC coatings on SiCf/SiC composites under simulated PWR conditions. Corros. Sci. 2021, 181:109233.
Berdoyes I, Plaisantin H, Danet J, Lepetitcorps Y, Roger J. The corrosion behavior of various CVD SiC coatings in molten silicon. Ceram. Int. 2024, 50(2, Part B):3877–3886.
Nasiri NA, Patra N, Ni N, Jayaseelan DD, Lee WE. Oxidation behaviour of SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composites in air. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2016, 36(14):3293–3302.
Zok FW, Maxwell PT, Kawanishi K, Callaway EB. Degradation of a SiC-SiC composite in water vapor environments. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2020, 103(3):1927–1941.
Guo F, Chen X, Yang J, Zhang X, Hu J, et al. Stress-corrosion behavior of SiCf/SiC under CMAS-wet-oxygen environments. Corros. Sci. 2024, 228:111844.
Cui GY, Luo RY, Wang LY, Huang P, Song JQ, et al. Mechanical properties evolution of SiCf/SiC composites with a BN/SiC multilayer interface oxidized at elevated temperature. Appl. Surf. Sci. 2021, 570:151065.
Wang LY, Luo RY, Cui GY, Chen ZF. Oxidation resistance of SiCf/SiC composites with a PyC/SiC multilayer interface at 500 °C to 1100 °C. Corros. Sci. 2020, 167:108522.
Zhang J, Liu R, Jian Y, Wan F, Wang Y. Degradation mechanism of SiCf/SiC composites after long-time water vapor and oxygen corrosion at 1300 °C. Corros. Sci. 2022, 197:110099.
Koyanagi T, Karakoc O, Hawkins C, Lara-Curzio E, Deck C, et al. Stress rupture of SiC/SiC composite tubes under high-temperature steam. Int. J. Appl. Ceram. Technol. 2023, 20(3):1658–1666.
Luan Xg, Xu X, Zou Y, Wang L, Cheng L, et al. Wet oxidation behavior of SiC/(SiC-SiBCN)x composites prepared by CVI combined with PIOP process. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2019, 102(10):6239–6255.
Hallstadius L, Johnson S, Lahoda E. Cladding for high performance fuel. Prog. Nucl. Energy 2012, 57:71–76.
Koyanagi T, Hawkins C, Lamm B, Lara-Curzio E, Deck C, et al. Mechanical degradation of duplex SiC-fiber reinforced SiC matrix composite tubes under a controlled high-temperature steam environment. Ceram. Int. 2024, 50(14):25558–25567.
Kim D, Lee HJ, Jang C, Lee H-G, Park JY, et al. Influence of microstructure on hydrothermal corrosion of chemically vapor processed SiC composite tubes. J. Nucl. Mater. 2017, 492:6–13.
Tan X, Liu W, Cao L, Dai S. Oxidation behavior of a 2D-SiCf/BN/SiBCN composite at 1350–1650 °C in air. Mater. Corros. 2018, 69(9):1227–1236.
Camarano AD, Giuranno D, Narciso J. New advanced SiC-based composite materials for use in highly oxidizing environments: Synthesis of SiC/IrSi3. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2020, 40(3):603–611.
Li G, Li J, Lu X, Lü K, Huang J, et al. Oxidation behavior and interface evolution of tri-layer Si/Yb2SiO5/LaMgAl11O19 thermal and environmental barrier coatings under isothermal heat treatment at 1300 °C. Surf. Coat. Technol. 2023, 464:129554.
Li G, Li J, Chen W, Lu X, Lü K, et al. Cyclic oxidation and water vapor corrosion behaviors of multi-layer environmental barrier coatings with HfO2-Si bond coat for SiCf/SiC. Mater. Chem. Phys. 2022, 292:126768.
Garcia E, Sotelo-Mazon O, Poblano-Salas CA, Trapaga G, Sampath S. Characterization of Yb2Si2O7–Yb2SiO5 composite environmental barrier coatings resultant from in situ plasma spray processing. Ceram. Int. 2020, 46(13):21328–21335.
Mainzer B, Jemmali R, Watermeyer P, Kelm K, Frieß M, et al. Development of damage-tolerant ceramic matrix composites (SiC/SiC) using Si-BN/SiC/pyC fiber coatings and LSI processing. J. Ceram. Sci. Technol. 2017, 8:113–120.
Hu Q, Wang Y, Guo X, Huang Z, Tu Y, et al. Oxidation resistance of SiCf/SiC composites with three-layer environmental barrier coatings up to 1360 °C in air atmosphere. Ceram. Int. 2022, 48(7):9610–9620.
Seshadri A, Shirvan K. Development of hydrothermal corrosion model and BWR metal coating for CVD SiC in light water reactors. J. Nucl. Mater. 2023, 576:154252.
Zhong X, Niu Y, Li H, Zhou H, Dong S, et al. Thermal shock resistance of tri-layer Yb2SiO5/Yb2Si2O7/Si coating for SiC and SiC-matrix composites. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2018, 101(10):4743–4752.
Wang Z, Cao X, Hong Z, Li J, Han G, et al. Failure behavior of SiC/SiC with BSAS-based EBC in gas combustion environment. Ceram. Int. 2024, 50(14):25041–25051.
Liu T. Research progress of interfacial phases of SiCf/SiC composites. Mater. Guide 2010, (1):6.
Li LB, Song YD, Sun YC. Modeling the Tensile Behavior of Unidirectional C/SiC Ceramic-Matrix Composites. Mech. Compos. Mater. 2014, 49(6):659–672.
Meyer P, Waas AM. FEM predictions of damage in continuous fiber ceramic matrix composites under transverse tension using the crack band method. Acta Mater. 2016, 102:292–303.
Wang L, Wang Z, Dong SM, Zhang W, Wang Y. Finite element simulation of stress distribution and development of Cf/SiC ceramic–matrix composite coated with single layer SiC coating during thermal shock. Compos. Part B Eng. 2013, 51:204–214.
Zhang C, Curiel-Sosa JL, Bui TQ. A novel interface constitutive model for prediction of stiffness and strength in 3D braided composites. Compos. Struct. 2017, 163:32–43.
Zhang Y, Li H, Gao Y, Lou R, Ge L, et al. Multi-scale modeling and elastic properties prediction of 3D four-directional tubular braided composites. Compos. Struct. 2022, 292:115632.
Wang J, Chen Y, Feng Y, Zhao G, Jian X, et al. Influence of porosity on anisotropic thermal conductivity of SiC fiber reinforced SiC matrix composite: A microscopic modeling study. Ceram. Int. 2020, 46(18, Part A):28693–28700.
Tang J, Zhao G, Wang J, Ding Y, Feng Y, et al. Computational Geometry-Based 3D Yarn Path Modeling of Wound SiCf/SiC-Cladding Tubes and Its Application to Meso-Scale Finite Element Model. Front. Mater. 2021, 8:701205.
Feng Y, Wang J, Shang N, Zhao G, Zhang C, et al. Multiscale Modeling of SiCf/SiC Nuclear Fuel Cladding Based on FE-Simulation of Braiding Process. Front. Mater. 2021, 7:634112.
Ashouri Vajari D, González C, Llorca J, Legarth BN. A numerical study of the influence of microvoids in the transverse mechanical response of unidirectional composites. Compos. Sci. Technol. 2014, 97:46–54.
Shen L, Yan W, Zhu T, Li H, Xiao C, et al. Analysis of multi-scale failure behavior of SiCf/SiC composite clad tube under flexible clamping damage. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2024, 44(11):6269–6285.
He C, Ge J, Qi D, Gao J, Chen Y, et al. A multiscale elasto-plastic damage model for the nonlinear behavior of 3D braided composites. Compos. Sci. Technol. 2019, 171:21–33.
Dong J, Huo N. A two-scale method for predicting the mechanical properties of 3D braided composites with internal defects. Compos. Struct. 2016, 152:1–10.
Ge L, Li H, Liu B, Fang D. Multi-scale elastic property prediction of 3D five-directional braided composites considering pore defects. Compos. Struct. 2020, 244:112287.
Gao J, Bai Y, Fan H, Song G, Zou X, et al. Phase-field simulation of microscale crack propagation/deflection in SiCf/SiC composites with weak interphase. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2023, 106:4877–4890.
Wang B, Zhao J, Guo Z, Wang B. Failure envelope prediction of 2D SiCf/SiC composites based on XGBoost model. Compos. Part A Appl. Sci. Manuf. 2024, 185:108287.
Shi D, Wang Z, Marrow J, Liu C, Wan F, et al. Piecewise damage model for SiC/SiC composites with multilevel experimental validation. Compos. Part A Appl. Sci. Manuf. 2024, 178:107952.
Zhang S, Qin H, Li Z, Wei C, Zhang C, et al. In-situ observation of damage evolution in Mo-SiCf/SiC heterogeneous composite. Compos. Part B Eng. 2023, 264:110901.
Mital SK, Bednarcyk BA, Arnold SM, Lang J. Modeling of Melt-Infiltrated SiC/SiC Composite Properties. 2009. Available: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20090041359 (accessed on 21 September 2024).
Wu Z, Shi L, Cheng X, Liu Y, Hu X. Meso-Level Finite Element Modeling Method for Mechanical Response of Braided Composite Tube with Gradient Structure in Axial Direction. Appl. Compos. Mater. 2019, 26:1101–1119.
Zhang Y, Li H, Liu X, Gao Y, Guan C. Trans-scale elastic–plastic damage analysis of 3D tubular braided composites with void defects. Int. J. Solids Struct. 2023, 274: 112288.
Zhang S, Liu C, Zhang X, Du J, Chen Q, et al. Simulation of failure behavior of 2.5D SiC/SiC variable thickness dovetail joint structures based on mesoscale model. Compos. Struct. 2024, 327:117716.
Pu J, Wang J, Tang J, Shen L, Huang Q, et al. Multi-scale Progressive Damage and Failure Behavior Analysis of Three-Dimensional Winding SiC Fiber-Reinforced SiC Matrix Composite Tube. Appl. Compos. Mater. 2023, 30(5): 1605–1626.
Yan W, Ren Z, Fan X, Yan Z, Shen L, et al. Multi-scale pore model construction and damage behavior analysis of SiCf/SiC composite tubes. Mater. Charact. 2024, 214:114083.
Chen Y, Gélébart L, Chateau C, Bornert M, Sauder C, et al. Analysis of the damage initiation in a SiC/SiC composite tube from a direct comparison between large-scale numerical simulation and synchrotron X-ray micro-computed tomography. Int. J. Solids Struct. 2019, 161:111–126.
Mazars V, Caty O, Couégnat G, Bouterf A, Roux S, et al. Damage investigation and modeling of 3D woven ceramic matrix composites from X-ray tomography in-situ tensile tests. Acta Mater. 2017, 140:130–139.
Naslain RR. The design of the fibre-matrix interfacial zone in ceramic matrix composites. J. Ceram. Process. Eng. 1998, 29(9–10):1145–1155.
A JB, A HP, A KK, B RW. A new fibre-bundle pull-out test to determine interface properties of a 2D-woven carbon/carbon composite. J. Compos. Sci. Technol. 2003, 63(5):653–660.
Sauder C, Brusson A, Lamon J. Influence of Interface Characteristics on the Mechanical Properties of Hi‐Nicalon type‐S or Tyranno‐SA3 Fiber‐Reinforced SiC/SiC Minicomposites. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2010, 7(3):291–303.
Buet E, Sauder C, Sornin D, Poissonnet S, Rouzaud J, et al. Influence of surface fibre properties and textural organization of a pyrocarbon interphase on the interfacial shear stress of SiC/SiC minicomposites reinforced with Hi-Nicalon S and Tyranno SA3 fibres. Compos. Sci. Technol. 2014, 34(2):179–188.
Mueller WM, Moosburger-Will J, Sause M, Horn SJ. Microscopic analysis of single-fiber push-out tests on ceramic matrix composites performed with Berkovich and flat-end indenter and evaluation of interfacial fracture toughness. J. Electrochem. Soc. 2013, 33(2):441–451.
Wang JY, Liu HT, Jiang R, Cheng HF. Sol-gel temperature dependent ductile-to-brittle transition of aluminosilicate fiber reinforced silica matrix composite. J. Compos. Mater. Eng. 2017, 119:79–89.
Liu HT, Yang LW, Sun X, Cheng HF, Wang CY, et al. Enhancing the fracture resistance of carbon fiber reinforced SiC matrix composites by interface modification through a simple fiber heat-treatment process. Carbon 2016, 109:435–443.
Liu HT, Yang LW, Han S, Cheng HF, Mao WG, et al. Interface controlled micro- and macro- mechanical properties of aluminosilicate fiber reinforced SiC matrix composites. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2017, 37(3):883–890.
Jin E, Du S, Li M, Liu C, He S, et al. Influence of helium atoms on the shear behavior of the fiber/matrix interphase of SiC/SiC composite. J. Mater. Sci. 2016, 479:504.
Zhan JM, Yao XH, Li WH, Zhang XQ. Tensile mechanical properties study of SiC/graphene composites based on molecular dynamics. J. Ceram. Mater. Sci. 2017, 131:266–274.
Wang Y, Ma Y, Zheng R, Li L, Chen Y, et al. Microstructure of PyC dominates interfacial shear failure in SiCf/SiC composites: From localized sliding to uniform plasticity. Compos. Part A Appl. Sci. Manuf. 2023, 174:107742.
Niu X, Bian J, Chen X, Ding J, Sun Z, et al. Molecular dynamics simulation on PyC interfacial failure mechanism and shear strength of SiC/SiC composites. Model. Simul. Mater. Sci. Eng. 2021, 29(8):085008.
Wang R, Han J, Mao J, Hu D, Liu X, et al. A molecular dynamics based cohesive zone model for interface failure under monotonic tension of 3D four direction SiC_f/SiC composites. Compos. Struct. 2021, 274:114397.
Almutairi B, Jaradat S, Kumar D, Goodwin CS, Usman S, et al. Weight loss and burst testing investigations of sintered silicon carbide under oxidizing environments for next generation accident tolerant fuels for SMR applications. Mater. Today Commun. 2022, 30:102958.
Cheng ZQ, Liu H, Tan W. Advanced computational modelling of composite materials. Eng. Fract. Mech. 2024, 305:110120.
Mirkhalaf M, Rocha I. Micromechanics-based deep-learning for composites: Challenges and future perspectives. Eur. J. Mech. A/Solids 2024, 105:105242.
Liu Z, Wu CT. Exploring the 3D architectures of deep material network in data-driven multiscale mechanics. J. Mech. Phys. Solids 2019, 127:20–46.
Liu X, Tang T, Yu W, Pipes RB. Multiscale modeling of viscoelastic behaviors of textile composites. Int. J. Eng. Sci. 2018, 130:175–186.
Agarwal M, Pasupathy P, Wu X, Recchia SS, Pelegri AA. Multiscale Computational and Artificial Intelligence Models of Linear and Nonlinear Composites: A Review. Small Sci. 2024, 4(5):2300185.
Li M, Wang B, Hu J, Li G, Ding P, et al. Artificial neural network-based homogenization model for predicting multiscale thermo-mechanical properties of woven composites. Int. J. Solids Struct. 2024, 301:112965.
Fotouhi S, Pashmforoush F, Bodaghi M, Fotouhi M. Autonomous damage recognition in visual inspection of laminated composite structures using deep learning. Compos. Struct. 2021, 268:113960.
Zhang D, Liu Y, Liu H, Feng Y, Guo H, et al. Characterisation of damage evolution in plain weave SiC/SiC composites using in situ X-ray micro-computed tomography. Compos. Struct. 2021, 275:114447.
Zhang S, Feng Y, Gao X, Song Y, Wang F, et al. Modeling of fatigue failure for SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composites at elevated temperatures and multi-scale experimental validation. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2022, 42(8):3395–3403.
Ai S, Song W, Chen Y. Stress field and damage evolution in C/SiC woven composites: Image-based finite element analysis and in situ X-ray computed tomography tests. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2021, 41(4):2323–2334.
Du Z, Liu Z, Chen C, Wang X. Stab resistance mechanism of lightweight PLA/CFRP hybrid composite structures. Eng. Fail. Anal. 2024, 156:107795.
Shi D, Zhang B, Liu C, Wang L, Yang X, et al. In-situ study on compressive behaviors of different types of 3D SiC/SiC composites using X-ray computed tomography and digital image correlation. J. Mater. Res. Technol. 2023, 22:3475–3488.
Qu J, Xu C, Meng S. Experimental investigation on interlaminar and in-plane shear damage evolution of 2D C/SiC composites using acoustic emission and X-ray computed microtomography. Ceram. Int. 2023, 49(7):11711–11717.
Xu X, Takeda SI, Wisnom MR. Investigation of fracture process zone development in quasi-isotropic carbon/epoxy laminates using in situ and ex situ X-ray Computed Tomography. Compos. Part A Appl. Sci. Manuf. 2023, 166:107395.
Wang Y, Luo Q, Xie H, Li Q, Sun G. Digital image correlation (DIC) based damage detection for CFRP laminates by using machine learning based image semantic segmentation. Int. J. Mech. Sci. 2022, 230:107529.
Helwing R, Hülsbusch D, Walther F. Deep learning method for analysis and segmentation of fatigue damage in X-ray computed tomography data for fiber-reinforced polymers. Compos. Sci. Technol. 2022, 230:109781.
Ali MA, Guan Q, Umer R, Cantwell WJ, Zhang T. Deep learning based semantic segmentation of µCT images for creating digital material twins of fibrous reinforcements. Compos. Part A Appl. Sci. Manuf. 2020, 139:106131.
Wang Y, Chen Q, Luo Q, Li Q, Sun G. Characterizing damage evolution in fiber reinforced composites using in-situ X-ray computed tomography, deep machine learning and digital volume correlation (DVC). Compos. Sci. Technol. 2024, 254:110650.
Gao Y, Wang Y, Yang X, Liu M, Xia H, et al. Synchrotron X-ray tomographic characterization of CVI engineered 2D-woven and 3D-braided SiCf/SiC composites. Ceram. Int. 2016, 42:17137–17147.
Larson NM, Zok FW. In-situ 3D visualization of composite microstructure during polymer-to-ceramic conversion. Acta Mater. 2018, 144:579–589.
Wang L, Yuan K, Luan X, Li Z, Feng G, et al. 3D Characterizations of Pores and Damages in C/SiC Composites by Using X-Ray Computed Tomography. Appl. Compos. Mater. 2019, 26(2):493–505.
Quiney Z, Weston E, Ian Nicholson P, Pattison SJ, Bache MR. Volumetric assessment of fatigue damage in a SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composite via in situ X-ray computed tomography. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2020, 40(11):3788–3794.
Wan F, Liu R, Wang Y, Cao Y, Zhang C, et al. Damage development during flexural loading of a 5-directional braided C/C-SiC composite, characterized by X-ray tomography and digital volume correlation. Ceram. Int. 2019, 45(5):5601–5612.
Forna-Kreutzer JP, Ell J, Barnard H, Pirzada TJ, Ritchie RO, et al. Full-field characterisation of oxide-oxide ceramic-matrix composites using X-ray computed micro-tomography and digital volume correlation under load at high temperatures. Mater. Des. 2021, 208:109899.
Chen Y, Shi Y, Chateau C, Marrow J. In situ X-ray tomography characterisation of 3D deformation of C/C-SiC composites loaded under tension. Compos. Part A Appl. Sci. Manuf. 2021, 145:106390.
Liu C, Chen Y, Shi D, Marrow J, Jing X, et al. In situ investigation of failure in 3D braided SiCf/SiC composites under flexural loading. Compos. Struct. 2021, 270:114067.
Zhu R, Niu G, Qu Z, Wang P, Zhang R, et al. In-Situ Quantitative Tracking of Micro-Crack Evolution Behavior Inside CMCs Under Load at High Temperature: A Deep Learning Method. Acta Mater. 2023, 255:119073.
Creveling PJ, Fisher JH, LeBaron N, Czabaj MW. 4D Imaging of ceramic matrix composites during polymer infiltration and pyrolysis. Acta Mater. 2020, 201:547–560.
Louis SYM, Nasiri A, Bao J, Cui Y, Zhao Y, et al. Remaining Useful Strength (RUS) Prediction of SiCf-SiCm Composite Materials Using Deep Learning and Acoustic Emission. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(8):2680.
Guo W, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Du Y, Chen C. Tensile damage evolution and mechanical behaviour of SiCf/SiC mini-composites through 4D in-situ micro-CT and data-driven modelling. Compos. Part B Eng. 2024, 279:111439.
Guo S, Liu T, Ping DH, Nishimura T. Enhanced high-temperature strength of HfB2–SiC composite up to 1600 °C. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2018, 38(4):1152–1157.
Shi Y, Kessel F, Friess M, Jain N, Tushtev K. Characterization and modeling of tensile properties of continuous fiber reinforced C/C-SiC composite at high temperatures. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2021, 41(5):3061–3071.
Li H, Zhang L, Cheng L, Wang Y. Fabrication of 2D C/ZrC–SiC composite and its structural evolution under high-temperature treatment up to 1800 °C. Ceram. Int. 2009, 35(7):2831–2836.
Wu D, Wang Y, Shang L, Pu Y, Gao Z. Thermo-mechanical properties of C/SiC composite structure under extremely high temperature environment up to 1500 °C. Compos. Part B Eng. 2016, 90:424–431.
Zhu S, Mizuno M, Nagano Y, Cao J, Kagawa Y, et al. Creep and Fatigue Behavior in an Enhanced SiC/SiC Composite at High Temperature. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 1998, 81(9):2269–2277.
Liu F, Wang Z, Wang Z, Zhong J, Zhao L, et al. High-Throughput Method–Accelerated Design of Ni-Based Superalloys. Adv. Funct. Mater. 2022, 32(28):2109367.
Yeo BC, Nam H, Nam H, Kim MC, Lee HW, et al. High-throughput computational-experimental screening protocol for the discovery of bimetallic catalysts. npj Comput. Mater. 2021, 7(1):137.
Kirklin S, Meredig B, Wolverton C. High-Throughput Computational Screening of New Li-Ion Battery Anode Materials. Adv. Energy Mater. 2013, 3(2):252–262.
Qu N, Liu Y, Liao M, Lai Z, Zhou F, et al. Ultra-high temperature ceramics melting temperature prediction via machine learning. Ceram. Int. 2019, 45(15):18551–18555.
Evsevleev S, Paciornik S, Bruno G. Advanced Deep Learning-Based 3D Microstructural Characterization of Multiphase Metal Matrix Composites. Adv. Eng. Mater. 2020, 22(4):1901197.
Su YF, Li XG, Wang J, Zhang PF, Su MM, et al. Transverse indentation response and residual axial compressive characteristics of metal-composites hybrid tubes by deep learning-based acoustic emission and micro-CT. Thin-Walled Struct. 2023,185:110651.
Gogu C, Bapanapalli SK, Haftka RT, Sankar BV. Comparison of Materials for an Integrated Thermal Protection System for Spacecraft Reentry. J. Spacecraft Rockets 2009, 46(3):501–513.
Shen L, Zhu T, Shi S, Xu J, Wang J, et al. Cross-scale static/dynamic shear damage evolution mechanism of 2D C/SiC ceramic matrix composite with transient hysteresis effect. Ceram. Int. 2024, 50(10):17898–17912.
Biamino S, Antonini A, Eisenmenger-Sittner C, Fuso L, Pavese M, et al. Multilayer SiC for thermal protection system of space vehicles with decreased thermal conductivity through the thickness. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2010, 30(8):1833–1840.
Kurth G, Bauer C, Meyer T, Ramsel J, Thumann A. Development and Testing of a C/SiC Combustion Chamber for High Speed Throttleable Ducted Rocket Applications. In 51st AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, USA, 27–29 July 2015, pp. 4232.
Desaulty M, Devaux C. The SNECMA M88 engine family. In 36th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Las Vegas, USA, 24–28 July 2000, pp. 3462.
DiCarlo JA, van Roode M. Ceramic Composite Development for Gas Turbine Engine Hot Section Components. In Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, Barcelona, Spain, 8–11 May 2006, pp. 221–231.
Kim KS, Lee SH, Nguyen VQ, Yun Y, Kwon S. Ablation characteristics of rocket nozzle using HfC-SiC refractory ceramic composite. Acta Astronaut. 2020, 173:31–44.
Wang H. Preparation and properties of continuous fiber reinforced SiC matrix composites by reactive impregnation. 2012. (In Chinese)
Zhao Y. Geomechanical aspects of Sintered Silicon Carbide (SSiC) waste canisters for disposal of high level radioactive waste. 2021. Available: https://tubaf.qucosa.de/landing-page/?tx_dlf[id]=https%3A%2F%2Ftubaf.qucosa.de%2Fapi%2Fqucosa%253A74150%2Fmets (accessed on 21 September 2024).
Uyanna O, Najafi H. Thermal protection systems for space vehicles: A review on technology development, current challenges and future prospects. Acta Astronaut. 2020, 176:341–356.