Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanofiber and Graphene Reinforced Polymer Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 November 2021) | Viewed by 3261
Special Issue Editor
Interests: computational and experimental mechanics; mechanical characterization; ballistic and high-strain-rate testing; manufacturing and failure of composite materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanocomposites are studied by many researchers due to their potential benefits in improving structural, thermal, electrical, and magnetic material properties. Reinforcing materials such as nanofibers, nanoparticles, nanotubes, and 2D graphene are the most commonly used in such multi-phase material system. The potential applications of such nanocomposites are found in many engineered products. This Special Issue on the “Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanofiber and Graphene Reinforced Polymer Composites” focuses on both experimental and computational work representing the mechanical behavior of polymer nanocomposites. The role of nano-reinforcing materials in terms of orientation, dispersion, concentration, aspect ratio, size, and fiber/matrix interfacial bonding in fracture behavior and mechanical properties are important in characterizing nanocomposites. Analytical work related to electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, nano-indenters, Raman spectroscopy, and mechanical testing are extensively used in characterizing the fracture behavior and mechanical properties of nano-composites. Any real-time monitoring systems and nondestructive evaluation techniques such as acoustic emission, imaging, and other devices for characterizing the fracture behavior of nanocomposites are encouraged. Materials processed through traditional methods and 3D printing also play a major role in the mechanical behavior of composites. Computational work focuses on molecular dynamics simulation, peri-dynamics, finite element methods, analytical tools, and any other computational tools. Technical papers highlighting the above focus areas including other innovative techniques or methodologies are invited for publication in this Special Issue.
Dr. Anwarul Haque
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Nanocomposites
- Fracture
- Nanofiber/graphene
- Crack propagation
- Fracture toughness
