Skip to Main Content
 

Global Search Box

 
 
 
 

Files

File List


ucin1109358015.pdf (2.05 MB)

ETD Abstract Container

Abstract Header

Study of Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanocomposites by Molecular Simulations

Mokashi, Vineet V.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1109358015

Abstract Details

2005, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering : Mechanical Engineering.
Since their discovery in 1991, carbon nanotubes have been the focus of considerable research due to their remarkable physical and mechanical properties reported. This form of carbon has potential applications in numerous conventional and new areas - light-weight structural materials being just one of them. The strength to weight ratio of carbon nanotubes is higher than any currently known material; hence their use to reinforce polymers has been of great interest. This research concentrates on molecular mechanics simulations of carbon nanotubes and their application as reinforcing fibers in polymer composites. The systems being investigated consist of amorphous as well as crystalline polyethylene composites with embedded single-walled carbon nanotube. Various scenarios of deformation and fracture are observed, in accordance with experimental and previously published simulation results. Adhesion at the nanotube – polyethylene interface, the key to effective load transfer, is studied for crystalline as well as amorphous polyethylene systems. Further, fractures in carbon nanotube reinforced nanocomposites are simulated. The tensile properties of amorphous and crystalline polyethylene are studied and compared with nanotube-reinforced composites.
Dr. Dong Qian (Advisor)
126 p.
Engineering, Mechanical
carbon; nanotube; CNT; SWNT; MWNT; nanocomposite; polymer; composite; CNT-composite; polyethylene; mechanical properties; molecular dynamics; molecular mechanics; molecular simulations; energy minimization; tensile; fracture; interface; interfacial; shear

Recommended Citations

Citations

  • Mokashi, V. V. (2005). Study of Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanocomposites by Molecular Simulations [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1109358015

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Mokashi, Vineet. Study of Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanocomposites by Molecular Simulations. 2005. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1109358015.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Mokashi, Vineet. "Study of Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanocomposites by Molecular Simulations." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1109358015

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

ucin1109358015
1,552
© 2005, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by University of Cincinnati and OhioLINK.