Abstract
Boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs) have tremendous potential as reinforcements for titanium (Ti) due to their excellent strengthening and toughening efficiency from in-situ generated 3D nano-configurations. However, the effect of interfacial evolution on the mechanical properties of the BNNSs/Ti composite remains unexplored. To this end, in this study, the interfacial structure was regulated utilizing the time-dependent reaction of BNNSs/Ti system. Its effects on mechanical behavior were studied by combining experiments and molecular dynamic simulations. BNNSs were gradually converted to 3D nano-configurations over time and finally consumed to form coarsened TiB whiskers in the TC4 matrix. The composite with 3D nano-configurations exhibited a tensile strength of 1140.5 MPa and excellent toughness of 42.9 MJ/m3. Strength improvement stems primarily from nano-interlocking, which increases dislocation density under load and improves the interfacial shear strength. The considerable toughness results from the enhanced crack resistance brought by the 3D nano-configurations.
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