Multiscale modeling on polymer nanocomposites considering percolated interphase

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Abstract

In this study, a multiscale homogenization modeling of polymer nanocomposites is conducted. The fundamental physics about mechanical behavior has not been established in view of nanoparticle/nanoparticle interaction and nanoparticle/polymer interaction when the fillers are agglomerated. In this study, molecular statics/dynamics approach is employed in order to characterize these kinds of fundamental physics. The interphase characteristics are investigated in continuum-based homogenization modeling. The elastic constants of polymer nanocomposites are decreased when the distance of nanoparticles are less than 1 nm. This is because the characteristics of interaction between polymer and nanoparticles are reduced as the polymer chains are difficult to be entangled in the vicinity of nanoparticles due to repulsive potential energy of nanoparticles. The degree of nanoparticle/polymer interaction is reflected in the elastic constants of effective interphase.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Electronic)9780000000002
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 - Seville, Spain
Duration: 22 Jun 201426 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014

Conference

Conference16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySeville
Period22/06/1426/06/14

Keywords

  • Interphase percolation
  • Molecular dynamics simulation
  • Multiscale homogenization
  • Multiscale modeling
  • Polymer nanocomposites

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