Toughening mechanisms in polymer nanocomposites: From experiments to modelling

M Quaresimin, K Schulte, M Zappalorto… - … Science and Technology, 2016 - Elsevier
A successful exploitation of nanocomposite materials founds on the development of models
capable of predicting the macroscopic mechanical behaviour as a function of the …

[HTML][HTML] Study of nanoparticles aggregation/agglomeration in polymer particulate nanocomposites by mechanical properties

Y Zare - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2016 - Elsevier
A simple approach is described to study the aggregation/agglomeration details in polymer
nanocomposites reinforced with spherical nanoparticles. The suggested methodology for …

Agglomeration phenomenon in graphene/polymer nanocomposites: Reasons, roles, and remedies

A Zeinedini, MM Shokrieh - Applied Physics Reviews, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
The addition of low-loading content of nanofillers may improve the material properties of
polymer-based nanocomposites. This improvement directly corresponds to the density of …

Effect of interphase percolation on mechanical behavior of nanoparticle-reinforced polymer nanocomposite with filler agglomeration: A multiscale approach

H Shin, S Yang, J Choi, S Chang, M Cho - Chemical Physics Letters, 2015 - Elsevier
The degradation mechanism of mechanical properties of a polymer nanocomposite
consisting of agglomerating fillers is elucidated. It is found that overall elastic moduli of …

Synergistic enhancement of fracture toughness in multiphase epoxy matrices modified by thermoplastic and carbon nanotubes

H Ma, MA Aravand, BG Falzon - Composites Science and Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Herein, we report the development of multiphase epoxy-based nanocomposite blends with
enhanced fracture toughness and controlled microstructure. The blends are based on …

Data-driven multiscale finite-element method using deep neural network combined with proper orthogonal decomposition

S Kim, H Shin - Engineering with Computers, 2024 - Springer
In this paper, a data-driven multiscale finite-element method (data-driven FE2) is proposed
using a deep neural network (DNN) and proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) to …

Multi-component nanofiber composite membrane enabled high PM0. 3 removal efficiency and oil/water separation performance in complex environment

Q Geng, Y Pu, Y Li, X Yang, H Wu, S Dong… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
Currently, industrial waste gas and oily wastewater are usually at high temperature and
contain corrosive components (eg, acid, alkali, oxidant, or high salt, etc.), presenting great …

Synergism effect between nanofibrillation and interface tuning on the stiffness–toughness balance of rubber-toughened polymer nanocomposites: A multiscale …

M Zeidi, CB Park, C Il Kim - ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2023 - ACS Publications
As the design and scalable technology development of tough, yet stiff, polymer
nanocomposites receive attention in the automotive industry, fundamental understating of …

[HTML][HTML] Finite element modeling for cohesive/adhesive failure of adhesive structures with a thermosetting resin

Y Hoshikawa, Y Kawagoe, K Ryuzono… - Engineering Fracture …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, we established a novel method based on the finite element method (FEM) for
predicting the strength of adhesive structures. Viscoplasticity, void growth, and cohesive …

Influence of nanoparticulate diameter on fracture toughness enhancement of polymer nanocomposites by an interfacial debonding mechanism: A multiscale study

H Wang, H Shin - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2022 - Elsevier
Herein, we propose a multiscale modeling framework to predict the fracture toughness
enhancement of polymer nanocomposites due to interfacial debonding and subsequent …