Effective reinforcement requires a good bond between the filler and the matrix, especially for short fibers. For an ideal unidirectional composite material (that is, a continuous fiber arranged in the same direction), its modulus is much higher than that of the matrix, and its longitudinal tensile strength is independent of the fiber matrix bonding strength, while the transverse tensile strength and fracture mode The number (longitudinal or lateral bending) increases with the increase of the fiber matrix bonding strength. On the other hand, excessive fiber-matrix bonding will make brittle matrix (such as carbon and ceramic) composites more brittle, because strong fiber-matrix bonding will cause cracks to propagate linearly in a direction perpendicular to the fiber-matrix interface, while It will not propagate along the interface. For composite materials with ductile matrix (such as metals and polymers), when the brittle fiber reaches the ductile matrix, even if the fiber matrix is strongly bound, the cracks in the brittle fiber will tend to passivate. Therefore, brittle matrix composites require an optimal fiber matrix bonding strength (not too strong or too weak), while tough matrix composites require a high fiber matrix bonding strength (6. 2). In particular, the fiber-based bonding strength of carbon-carbon composite materials must be optimal. If the bond strength is too high, this composite material may be extremely fragile, showing catastrophic failure and poor strength. The mechanism of filler-matrix bonding includes chemical bonding, interdiffusion, van der Waals bonding and mechanical bonding. If the density of the chemical bond between the filler and the matrix is high, and there is no reaction product between the filler and the matrix, then the chemical bond can provide a relatively large bonding force. By (i) chemically treating the filler, (ii) using a suitable sizing agent (coating) on the filler, and (iii) using a molecular coupling agent, the density of chemical bonds can be increased. Interdiffusion at the filler-matrix interface will also lead to bonding, but its occurrence requires a fairly clean interface. If the fibers form a three-dimensional network structure, the mechanical linkage between the fibers and the matrix makes an important contribution to the bonding. In addition, the filler should have a rough surface so as to be replaced by a small degree of mechanical interlocking. Chemical connection, interdiffusion and van der Waals connection require the filler to be in intimate contact with the substrate. In order for intimate contact to occur, the matrix or matrix precursor must be able to wet the surface of the filler when the matrix or matrix precursor penetrates into the filler preform. Wetting is determined by surface energy. By affecting the surface energy of the fiber, the fiber can be chemically treated and coated to improve wettability. The choice of treatment or coating depends on the substrate. A related method involves adding a wetting agent to the matrix or matrix precursor before penetration. Since the wettability changes with temperature, the infiltration temperature can play a role in increasing the wettability. Although wetting is controlled by thermodynamics, it is strongly affected by kinetics. Therefore, another method to enhance wetting is to use high pressure during the infiltration process.
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