Transition Layer Research Articles

Transition Layer Assisted Synthesis of Defect Free Amine-Phosphine Based InP QDs.

Environmentally friendly InP-based quantum dots (QDs) are promising for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and display applications. So far, the synthesis of highly emitting InP-based QDs via safe and economically viable amine-phosphine remains a challenge. Herein, we report the synthesis of amine-phosphine based InP/ZnSe/ZnS QDs by introducing an alloyed oxidation-free In-ZnSe transition layer (TL) at the core-shell interface. The TL not only has the essential function of preventing oxidation of the core and relieving interfacial strain but also results in oriented epitaxial growth of shell. The alloyed TL significantly mitigates the nonradiative recombination at core-shell interfacial trap states, thereby boosting the photoluminescence (PL) efficiency of the QDs up to 98%. Also, the Auger recombination is suppressed, extending the biexciton lifetime from 60 to 100 ps. The electroluminescence device based on the InP-based QDs shows a high external quantum efficiency over 10%, further demonstrating high quality QDs synthesized by this process.

Experimental investigation on seeping gas film effectiveness in supersonic flow downstream of a porous injector

Based on seepage flow through porous media, the seeping gas film cooling method is an effective means to protect large areas of optical windows and other hot components of hypersonic vehicles. Here, the pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) technique was applied and experiments were conducted on seeping gas film effectiveness downstream of a porous injector. A Mach 3 wind tunnel was used to explore the influence of different cooling gas blowing ratios, gas types, and incoming boundary-layer conditions on film effectiveness. Results show film effectiveness decreases monotonically along the downstream wall; however, with blowing ratio increases the film effectiveness increases linearly. Once the blowing ratio exceeds 0.4% film effectiveness ascends nonlinearly, indicating that the contribution to film effectiveness per unit mass flow-rate promotion gradually decreases. In contrast, the non-uniformity of the film coverage on the downstream wall in the spanwise direction becomes more significant at a higher blowing ratio. For the same blowing ratio, helium, with a low molecular weight has a higher film effectiveness compared to nitrogen and carbon dioxide. With blowing ratio less than 0.4 %, the film effectiveness downstream of the porous injector under laminar flow conditions is almost twice that of turbulent flow. However, with blowing ratio above 0.5 %, the growth rate of the film effectiveness decreases dramatically to 50 %. Preliminary analysis suggests that this is caused by the complete transition of the laminar boundary layer to turbulent flow after passing through the porous wall under high blowing ratios, where the mixing effect of turbulence is fully manifest.

Instability and transition control by steady local blowing/suction in a hypersonic boundary layer

The efficacy of steady large-amplitude blowing/suction on instability and transition control for a hypersonic flat plate boundary layer with Mach number 5.86 is investigated systematically. The influence of the blowing/suction flux and amplitude on instability is examined through direct numerical simulation and resolvent analysis. When a relatively small flux is used, the two-dimensional instability critical frequency that distinguishes the promotion/suppression mode effect closely aligns with the synchronisation frequency. For the oblique wave, as the spanwise wavenumber increases, the suppression effects would become weaker and the mode suppression bandwidth diminishes/increases in general in the blowing/suction control. Increasing the blowing/suction flux can effectively broaden the frequency bandwidth of disturbance suppression. The influence of amplitude on disturbance suppression is weak in a scenario of constant flux. To gain a deeper insight into disturbance suppression mechanism, momentum potential theory (MPT) and kinetic energy budget analysis are further employed in analysing disturbance evolution with and without control. When the disturbance is suppressed, the blowing induces the transport of certain acoustic components along the compression wave out of the boundary layer, whereas the suction does not. The velocity fluctuations are derived from the momentum fluctuations of the MPT. Compared with the momentum fluctuations, the evolutions indicated by each component's velocity fluctuations greatly facilitate the investigations of the acoustic nature of the second mode. The rapid variation of disturbance amplitude near the blowing is caused by the oscillations of the acoustic component and phase speed differences between vortical and thermal components. Kinetic energy budget analysis is performed to address the non-parallel effect of the boundary layer introduced by blowing/suction, which tends to suppress disturbances near the blowing. Moreover, viscous effects leading to energy dissipation are identified to be stronger in regions where the boundary layer is rapidly thickening. Finally, it is demonstrated that a flat plate boundary layer transition triggered by a random disturbance can be delayed by a blowing/suction combination control. The resolvent analysis further demonstrates that disturbances with frequencies that dominate the early transition stage are dampened in the controlled base flow.

Controlling hypersonic boundary layer transition with localized cooling and metasurface treatments

This study investigates a novel method to control hypersonic boundary layer transition using a combined local cooling and local metasurface treatment. The method’s effectiveness was investigated on a 5-degree half-angle blunt wedge with a nose radius of 0.0254 mm at a freestream Mach number of 6.0 using direct numerical simulations and linear stability theory. We explored four cases: (i) adiabatic baseline case, (ii) locally cooled case, (iii) local metasurface case, and (iv) combined local cooling-local metasurface case. Results showed that the combined local cooling-local metasurface treatment significantly reduced both wall pressure disturbance amplitude and the density perturbation amplitude around the sonic line, indicating a potential for controlling hypersonic boundary layer transition. In the local cooling-local metasurface case, the disturbance amplitude at the end of the computational domain was 270 times lower than the baseline case. The study also examined the impact of Reynolds numbers, ranging from 25.59 million per meter to 32.80 million per meter. Unsteady simulations revealed that the Reynolds number had a negligible effect on the local cooling-local metasurface performance, indicating that the proposed method applies to a wide range of flight conditions.

In Situ Lattice-Resolution Revelation of the Origins of Unexplored Anisotropic Sodiation Kinetics and Phase Transition in the Niobium Sulfide Anode.

Layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have exhibited huge potential as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. Most of them usually store sodium via an intercalation-conversion mechanism, but niobium sulfide (NbS2) may be an exception. Herein, through in situ transmission electron microscopy, we carefully investigated the insertion behaviors of Na ions in NbS2 and directly visualized anisotropic sodiation kinetics. Lattice-resolution imaging coupled with density functional theory calculations reveals the preferential diffusion of Na ions within layers of NbS2, accompanied by observable interlayer lattice expansion. Impressively, the Na-inserted layers can still withstand in situ mechanical testing. Further in situ observation vertical to the a/b plane of NbS2 tracked the illusive conversion reaction, which could result from interlayer gliding or wrinkling associated with stress accumulation. In situ electron diffraction measurements ruled out the possibility of such a conversion mechanism and identified a phase transition from pristine 3R-NbS2 to 2H-NaNbS2. Therefore, the NbS2 anode stores Na ions via only the intercalation mechanism, which conceptually differs from the well-known intercalation-conversion mechanism of typical TMDs. These findings not only decipher the whole sodiation process of the NbS2 anode but also provide valuable reference for unraveling the precise sodium storage mechanism in other TMDs.

Effect of non-equilibrium thermochemistry on Pitot pressure measurements in shock tunnels (or: Is 0.92 really the magic number?)

Pitot pressure is the most common measurement in high total enthalpy shock tunnels for test condition verification. Nozzle calculations using multi-temperature non-equilibrium thermochemistry are needed in conjunction with Pitot measurements to quantify freestream properties. Pitot pressure is typically matched by tuning the boundary layer transition location in these simulations. However, non-equilibrium thermochemistry effects on the Pitot probe are commonly ignored. A computational study was undertaken to estimate the effect of non-equilibrium thermochemistry on Pitot pressure and freestream conditions. The test flow was produced by a Mach 7 nozzle in a reflected shock tunnel for air at a relatively low total enthalpy of 2.67MJ/kg. Three different thermochemical models (equilibrium, finite-rate chemistry and two-temperature thermochemistry) were employed to compute flow variables at the nozzle exit and Pitot probe. Pitot pressures from these simulations were compared against those obtained via experiments. The results show a departure from the commonly utilized C of 0.92 in the reduced Rayleigh-Pitot equation form for high Mach numbers. Additionally, calculations were done with a sweep of free-stream conditions and resulting in values for one- and two-temperature models to use in future shock tunnel studies. Overall, our results show that the influence of finite-rate thermochemistry should be taken into account, even at relatively low flow enthalpies.

Waveguide modes of exchange spin waves in epitaxial YIG films

It has been shown that exchange spin wave (ESW) waveguide modes can be excited in epitaxial ferrite films. This is facilitated by the presence of a thin transition layer at the interface between the ferrite film and the non-magnetic substrate. A method for calculating the dispersion and energy characteristics of ESW waveguide modes is proposed. It is shown that the propagation of ESW modes is accompanied by the transfer of exchange power in the plane of the film. As the wave numbers increase indefinitely, the dispersion of the ESW modes asymptotically approaches the quadratic dispersion law. At zero wave numbers, the frequencies of the ESW modes coincide with the frequencies of uniform spin wave resonances. The possibility of crossing the dispersion branches of different ESW modes is demonstrated, which indicates the possibility of intermodal magnon-magnon hybridization.

Amorphous carbon intercalated MoS2 nanosheets embedded on reduced graphene oxide for excellent high‐rate and ultralong cycling sodium storage

AbstractMoS2 as a typical layered transition metal dichalcogenide (LTMD) has attracted considerable attention to work as sodium host materials for sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs). However, it suffers from low semiconducting behavior and high Na+ diffusion barriers. Herein, intercalation of N‐doped amorphous carbon (NAC) into each interlayer of the tiny MoS2 nanosheets embedded on rGO conductive network is achieved, resulting in formation of rGO@MoS2/NAC hierarchy with interoverlapped MoS2/NAC superlattices for high‐performance SIBs. Attributed to intercalation of NAC, the resulting MoS2/NAC superlattices with wide MoS2 interlayer of 1.02 nm facilitates rapid Na+ insertion/extraction and accelerates reaction kinetics. Theoretical calculations uncover that the MoS2/NAC superlattices are beneficial for enhanced electron transport, decreased Na+ diffusion barrier and improved Na+ adsorption energy. The rGO@MoS2/NAC anode presents significantly improved high‐rate capabilities of 228, 207, and 166 mAh g−1 at 20, 30, and 50 A g−1, respectively, compared with two control samples of pristine MoS2 and MoS2/NAC counterparts. Excellent long‐term cyclability over 10 000 cycles with extremely low capacity decay is demonstrated at high current densities of 20 and 50 A g−1. Sodium‐ion full cells based on the rGO@MoS2/NAC anode are also demonstrated, yielding decent cycling stability of 200 cycles at 5C. Our work provides a novel interlayer strategy to regulate electron/Na+ transport for fast‐charging SIBs.image

Laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of Ti6Al4V-matrix composite with outstanding hardness/strength: Microstructural evolution and performance enhancement mechanisms

Incorporation of transition-metal boride with excellent mechanical performance as a reinforcing phase, represents a promising approach to address the challenge of insufficient hardness/strength in Ti6Al4V alloys. Despite the common challenge of achieving homogeneous distribution and refinement of TMB, this study leveraged a novel strategy involving laser-induced in-situ synthesis and a greatly strengthened laser-molten-pool effect, to additively manufacture highly-dense Ti6Al4V-matrix composites reinforced with mono-dispersed TiB nanowires. This was achieved through selective laser melting route of laser powder bed fusion. Remarkably, the unique microstructural morphology of these composites characterized by the uniform dispersion of high-aspect-ratio reinforcing phases, boron dissolution into α-Ti grain boundaries of the Ti6Al4V matrices, and unified crystallographic coordination of gradient transitional layers, contributed to their superior microhardness and compressive strength compared to the counterparts even with the higher contents of reinforcing phases. This achievement was attributed to the synergistic effects of various morphological mechanisms including second-phase, grain refinement, and stress-transfer reinforcing/strengthening. This research provided new insights into the precise control of microstructural evolution in metal-matrix composites and the enhancement of their overall mechanical performance.

The influence of extratropical cross-tropopause mixing on the correlation between ozone and sulfate aerosol in the lowermost stratosphere

Abstract. The chemical composition of the upper troposphere/lower stratosphere region (UTLS) is influenced by horizontal transport of air masses, vertical transport within convective systems and warm conveyor belts, rapid turbulent mixing, as well as photochemical production or loss of species. This results in the formation of the extratropical transition layer (ExTL), which is defined by the vertical structure of CO and has been studied until now mostly by means of trace gas correlations. Here, we extend the analysis to include aerosol particles and derive the sulfate–ozone correlation in central Europe from aircraft in situ measurements during the CAFE-EU (Chemistry of the Atmosphere Field Experiment over Europe)/BLUESKY mission. The mission probed the UTLS during the COVID-19 period with significantly reduced anthropogenic emissions. We operated a compact time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer (C-ToF-AMS) to measure the chemical composition of non-refractory aerosol particles in the size range from about 40 to 800 nm. In our study, we find a correlation between the sulfate mass concentration and O3 in the lower stratosphere. The correlation exhibits some variability exceeding the mean sulfate–ozone correlation over the measurement period. Especially during one flight, we observed enhanced mixing ratios of sulfate aerosol in the lowermost stratosphere, where the analysis of trace gases shows tropospheric influence. However, back trajectories indicate that no recent mixing with tropospheric air occurred within the last 10 d. Therefore, we analyzed volcanic eruption databases and satellite SO2 retrievals from the TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) for possible volcanic plumes and eruptions to explain the high amounts of sulfur compounds in the UTLS. From these analyses and the combination of precursor and particle measurements, we conclude that gas-to-particle conversion of volcanic SO2 leads to the observed enhanced sulfate aerosol mixing ratios.

An Active Strategy to Reduce Residual Alkali for High-Performance Layered Oxide Cathode Materials of Sodium-Ion Batteries.

Residual alkali is one of the biggest challenges for the commercialization of sodium-based layered transition metal oxide cathode materials since it can even inevitably appear during the production process. Herein, taking O3-type Na0.9Ni0.25Mn0.4Fe0.2Mg0.1Ti0.05O2 as an example, an active strategy is proposed to reduce residual alkali by slowing the cooling rate, which can be achieved in one-step preparation method. It is suggested that slow cooling can significantly enhance the internal uniformity of the material, facilitating the reintegration of Na+ into the bulk material during the calcination cooling phase, therefore substantially reducing residual alkali. The strategy can remarkably suppress the slurry gelation and gas evolution and enhance the structural stability. Compared to naturally cooled cathode materials, the capacity retention of the slowly cooled electrode material increases from 76.2% to 85.7% after 300 cycles at 1C. This work offers a versatile approach to the development of advanced cathode materials toward practical applications.

Direct numerical simulation of supersonic boundary layer transition induced by gap-type roughness

The transition of the supersonic boundary layer induced by roughness is a highly intricate process. Gaining a profound understanding of the transition phenomena and mechanisms is crucial for accurate prediction and control. In this study, to delve into the flow mechanisms of a transition in a supersonic boundary layer induced by the medium gap-type roughness, direct numerical simulation is employed to capture and analyze the transition process. Research indicates that as the flow over the flat plate passes the gap, the spanwise convergence effect leads to the formation of both upper and lower counter-rotating vortex pairs. As the flow progresses, these counter-rotating vortex pairs in the central region exhibit attenuation, with streamwise vortices developing on both sides. At a certain downstream distance, the boundary layer becomes unstable, triggering the formation of streamwise vortex legs. These streamwise vortex legs undergo further evolution, transforming into hairpin vortices and leg-buffer vortices. The formation of the central low-speed zone downstream of the roughness element is mainly attributed to the lift-up effect of the low-speed flow propelled by the central counter-rotating vortex pairs. The low-speed streaks on both sides are primarily influenced by the streamwise vortices. Through a meticulous analysis of the turbulent kinetic energy distribution and its generation mechanisms during the transition phase, this study infers that the primary sources of turbulent kinetic energy are the hairpin vortices, leg-buffer vortices, and their consequent secondary vortices. Combined with modal analysis, the study further elucidates the generation and breakdown of hairpin and leg-buffer vortices.

Influence of bow shape and model scale on the natural transition in boundary layers on underwater axisymmetric bodies with a superhydrophobic surface

This study uses numerical methods to investigate the influence of bow shape and model scale on the natural transition in bow boundary layers on underwater axisymmetric bodies with a superhydrophobic surface. The transition locations for eight bow shapes and four model scales are predicted by using the eN method, which is based on a linear stability theory. The results show that the superhydrophobic surface always stabilizes the boundary layer and delays the transition for different bow shapes and model scales. However, differences are observed in the basic laminar flow, boundary-layer stability, and transition location when different bow shapes are used. These differences are not prominent at the small model scale, but become significant at the medium and large model scales. As the model scale increases, the transition location in the boundary layer on the superhydrophobic surface moves upstream and then downstream, leading to a “dangerous” scale, at which the transition location is closest to the leading edge. Furthermore, this study provides the optimal bow shape with the latest transition location at each model scale, and the optimal bow shape with the longest transition delay distance.

Multi-functionalization and recycling of basalt fibre/polypropylene laminated composites based on mixed plain-woven fabric and related interfacial decorations

The development of laminated composites of thermoplastic polypropylene (PP)/continuous basalt fabric is limited by poor mutual infiltration and weak interfacial interactions between the matrix and fabric, as well as the intrinsic flammability and susceptibility of the PP matrix to ultraviolet (UV) aging. To solve the above shortcomings in a high-efficiency manner, a multi-functional transition layer was constructed between the PP matrix and long basalt fibres (LBFs) based on a hybrid plain-woven fabric composed of LBFs weft yarns and PP warp yarns. After hot-laminating these hybrid plain-woven prepregs, the mechanical performance of the resultant laminates was optimised and strengthened by selecting the compositions of the multi-functional transition layers (comprising flexible alkyl glycidyl ether chains, various rigid inorganic nanoparticles, or a flexible-rigid hybrid layer). Among these different transition layers, the interface between the LBFs-g-MWCNTs-OH and the PP matrix presented better mutual infiltration due to the lower interfacial energy, stronger mechanical engagement effect derived from the rougher fibre surface, and higher interfacial modulus. Therefore, the fewer structural defects and more effective transfer of the applied load at the interface caused the tensile strength/modulus and flexural strength/modulus of the related hybrid weaving laminates (HWLs) to reach 278.1 MPa/31.8 GPa and 264.2 MPa/12.4 GPa, respectively. The rigid interfaces formed by the deposited nanoparticles also accelerated heat transfer from the matrix to the fibre and the absorption of UV-light inside composite, then improving the flame-retardancy and anti-UV aging performances of the corresponding HWLs. Finally, recyclability evaluations indicated that the waste LBFs-g-SiO2/PP HWLs can be used as anti-UV aging and flame-retardant agents to fabricate new modified PP pellets with multiple functions.

Experimental study of the vertical structure of internal solitary waves in the continuous pycnocline

In order to reveal the complex structural characteristics of internal solitary waves (ISWs) in the actual ocean, an experimental study of the vertical structure of ISWs in the continuous pycnocline (a transition layer with sharp density changes) was conducted in a stratified fluid flume. The gravity collapse method was used to generate ISWs, and their wave-flow fields were measured using a coupled wave-flow measurement technique. The vertical structure of wave-flow fields was investigated as was the applicability of the Dubreil–Jacotin–Long (DJL) equation. The results show that the waveform of ISWs contains multiple isodensity lines that varied with fluid depth. The wave amplitude and wavelength of ISWs exhibited depth-dependent changes, which were negatively correlated. The vertical structure of the flow fields exhibited an approximate circular wave packet, with stronger horizontal flow than vertical flow. The larger the characteristic amplitude, the stronger the intensity of the flow field, and the faster the intensity of the vertical flow field increased. The applicability of the DJL equation was closely related to the stratified environment, with better agreement when the upper layer fluid constituted a larger ratio of the total fluid thickness.

Numerical simulation of submarine landslide tsunamis based on the smoothed particle hydrodynamics model

This paper establishes a SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics) model for simulating underwater landslides based on the mixture theory. This model requires only one layer of particles, which greatly improves the computational efficiency compared with the traditional two-layer particle simulation for a mixture theory scheme. In the numerical model, based on a mixture theory, submerged landslide flow is regarded as a mixture of water and sediment phases and is discretized into a series of SPH mixed particles employing the volume fraction of the sediment phase. Using this volume fraction, a convection–diffusion term is calculated to represent the material transport between the water phase and the sediment phase. In addition, based on this volume fraction, the SPH mixed particles at any location in the considered domain are classified into three categories: (i) pure water, (ii) low-concentration suspended sediment, and (iii) high-concentration sediment. Pure water is treated as a Newtonian fluid. High-concentration sediment is modeled as a non-Newtonian fluid, and the Herschel–Bulkley–Papanastasiou rheological model is used to describe the viscous forces. The viscosity of the low-concentration suspended sediment, which acts as a transition layer between pure water and high-concentration sediment, is derived from the Chezy relation. A comparison of the numerical and experimental results demonstrates the high accuracy of the present numerical scheme. Using this validated numerical model, underwater landslides are simulated. Specifically, the effects of landslide deformation and compaction degree on the amplitudes of the surge wave crest and trough are investigated.

Acoustic cavitation-induced microstructure evolution in ultrasonically brazed Al/Cu joints using Zn-Al alloy fillers

Tailoring the phase constitutions of the interfacial reaction layers under the assistance of ultrasonic vibration is a convenient method to fabricate high-strength Al/Cu brazing joints. In this study, 1060-Al and T2-Cu dissimilar metals were ultrasonically brazed with Zn-3Al (wt. %) filler metals. Effects of ultrasonic brazing time on the microstructure and mechanical properties of joints were investigated. Results showed that the CuZn5 intermetallic compound (IMC) layer and Cu-based diffusion layer were created on the Cu substrate surface in the joint ultrasonically brazed at 400 ℃ for 2 s. However, the CuZn5 IMC layer was gradually transformed into a thin Al4.2Cu3.2Zn0.7 IMC layer by increasing the ultrasonic vibration time to 15 s. A well-matched coherent interface was formed between the Al4.2Cu3.2Zn0.7 ternary phase and the Cu-based diffusion layer. The phase transition of the Cu-side interfacial layer correlated closely with the acoustic cavitations induced super-saturation regions near the Cu substrate surface. The measured tensile strength of the Al/Zn-3Al/Cu joint ultrasonically brazed for 15 s was 89.3 MPa, which was approximately 2.5 times higher than that brazed for 2 s, and the tensile failure mainly occurred at the interface between the Al4.2Cu3.2Zn0.7 layer and the Cu-based diffusion layer.

Deep insight on Li interlayer migration in O3-type NaLi1/3Mn2/3O2 as a cathode material for Na-ion batteries

Layered manganese transition metal oxides, such as NaMnO2, have attracted great interest due to the low cost and high capacity. However, complex phase transitions in NaMnO2 lead to poor cycling stability. The introduction of Li doping has been confirmed to improve the performance of NaMnO2. O3-type NaLi1/3Mn2/3O2 (NLMO), synthesized in 2021, has demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance. Notably, irreversible Li interlayer migration (Li migrates from the transition metal layer to the alkali metal layer) has been observed during cycling, which is related to the electrochemical performance. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the mechanism underlying Li interlayer migration in O3-NLMO. However, the environment of Li interlayer migration on cycling is complex and involves interlayer spacing, Na-ion concentration, the degree of O-ion oxidation, and phase transition. Here, in this work, we utilized the first-principles method to decouple the coupling factors influencing the Li interlayer migration. Through analyzing the impact of the single-factor on Li interlayer migration, we aim to identify the crucial factors affecting this process. Our results show that a decrease in Na-ion concentration and an increase in O-ion oxidation degree promote the Li interlayer migration, while the O–P phase transition suppresses the Li interlayer migration. Interlayer spacing was found to play a less influential role in Li interlayer migration. Our investigations provide effective strategies for the subsequent regulation of Li interlayer migration.

Additive manufacturing of Inconel 718/CuCrZr multi-metallic materials fabricated by laser powder bed fusion

The multi-metal structure combines the thermal stability and high-temperature resistance of Inconel 718 (IN718) with the excellent thermal conductivity of CuCrZr, making it highly valuable for applications in aero-engines. Nevertheless, it is challenging to fabricate high-strength multi-metallic interfaces due to their large thermophysical differences. In this paper, the interface between IN718 and CuCrZr was well bonded by laser powder bed melting technology and optimizing the process parameters. The effects of process parameters on the interfacial properties of the prepared IN718/CuCrZr were analyzed. The microstructure characteristics, element distribution, microhardness, tensile properties, and thermal conductivity of IN718/CuCrZr were studied. The melting behavior, interface characteristics, and formation mechanism of multi-metallic materials were discussed. The experimental results show that the volumetric energy density range of 209.88–404.76 J/mm3 is suitable for the formation of IN718/CuCrZr. The formation of interface characteristics is mainly attributed to Marangoni convection, which promotes the mixing of Ni and Cu elements, helps form a stable transition layer at the interface, and enables a natural transition between the two metal interfaces. This indicates that there is good metallurgical bonding at the IN718/CuCrZr interface. At the same time, the equiaxed grain structure and grain refinement were observed in the transition zone, which was also reflected in the longitudinal section hardness distribution of the IN718/CuCrZr interface. The tensile test results show the transverse of IN718/CuCrZr (IN718/CuCrZr (T)) and longitudinal of IN718/CuCrZr (IN718/CuCrZr (L)) exhibit different deformation mechanisms. The fracture of IN718/CuCrZr (T) occurs in the CuCrZr region, indicating that the interface is well bonded. The tensile properties of IN718/CuCrZr (L) are higher than that of CuCrZr and lower than that of IN718, and brittle fracture occurs at the interface. The tensile properties of IN718/CuCrZr (T) are dominated by CuCrZr and IN718/CuCrZr (L) is determined by both IN718 and CuCrZr. Compared with IN718, the thermal conductivity of IN718/CuCrZr multi-metallic structure is significantly improved. This will open up the possibility of multi-metallic materials additive manufacturing for the next generation of aerospace structures.

Large eddy simulation of shock wave/boundary layer interactions in a transonic compressor cascade

In this paper, large eddy simulation (LES) was performed to investigate the shock wave/boundary layer interaction (SBLI) phenomenon in transonic compressor cascades with a chord Reynolds number of 2.12 × 106. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on both the SBLI structures inherent to the transonic compressor cascade and the coherent vortex structures within the boundary layer. The underlying mechanisms of the shock-induced boundary layer transition and the shock low-frequency unsteadiness in the transonic compressor cascade were elucidated through spectral and dynamic mode decomposition (DMD) analysis. The results revealed that boundary layer separation induced by the SBLI cannot reattach, leading to the formation of large-scale coherent vortex structures. Spectral analysis revealed that the shock-induced boundary layer transition in the transonic compressor cascade was dominated by inviscid Kelvin–Helmholtz (K–H) and secondary instability mechanisms, characterized by a dimensionless Strouhal number of 0.06. Additionally, pressure signals showed the variations in sub-frequency from the separated shear layer to the main flow. The oscillation amplitude of the shock foot was significantly greater than that of the shock main body, and the oscillation frequency of the shock foot was consistent with the sub-frequency. The oscillation frequency of the shock main body coincided with that of the compression ramp and flat plate configurations. Finally, DMD modal analysis indicated that high-frequency modes were correlated with turbulent fluctuations in the boundary layer, while medium- and low-frequency modes corresponded to shedding motion in the separated shear layer and low-frequency motion of the shock. This work promotes the understanding of the complex flow mechanisms of SBLI in the transonic compressor cascades.