Modelling of morphology evolution and macroscopic behaviour of intercalated PET–clay nanocomposites during semi-solid state processing

C. Pisano, Lukasz Figiel

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    Abstract

    This paper describes the development of an advanced computational (FE-based) model for capturing the morphology evolution and macroscopic behaviour of intercalated polymer-clay nanocomposites during semi-solid state processing. Its unique feature is that it accounts for the clay slippage phenomenon observed experimentally during processing using a physically-sound cohesive zone approach. As a result, the model is useful for predicting the most optimum processing conditions for the exfoliation of clay stacks during product forming. Second author was invited to give a seminar talk at the Materials Modelling Colloquium Series at the University of Stuttgart (Germany), December 2012.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)35-41
    Number of pages7
    JournalComposites Science and Technology
    Volume75
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 11 Feb 2013

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