Multiscale modeling of polymer-clay nanocomposites

by Yu Chen

This book presents a multiscale modeling framework combining computational chemistry and computational mechanics to study the stiffness, damage initiation and failure process of polymer-clay nanocomposites (PCNs). It demonstrates the feasibility of a virtual material characterization tool for PCNs, which could accelerate their development and application. It is useful for researchers in fields of solid mechanics and material science.

156 pages, Paperback

Published January 18, 2013