
Dynamic Mechanical and Creep-Recovery Behavior of Polymer-Based Composites
Mechanical and Mathematical Modeling
- 1st Edition - January 11, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Akarsh Verma, Naman Jain, Sanjay M. R, Danuta Matykiewicz, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 9 0 0 9 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 9 0 1 0 - 0
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Request a sales quoteDynamic Mechanical and Creep-Recovery Behavior of Polymer-Based Composites: Mechanical and Mathematical Modeling covers mathematical modeling, dynamic mechanical analysis, and the various factors that impact the creep-recovery behavior of polymer composites. The effects of polymer molecular weight, plasticizers, cross-linking agents, and chemical treatment of filler material are addressed, along with information on thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer-based composites, including their various applications and the advantages and disadvantages of their use in different settings. Final sections cover mathematical modeling of creep-recovery behavior for polymer composites and software-based simulation of creep-recovery in polymer composites, respectively.
- Analyzes the dynamic mechanical and creep-recovery behaviors of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer composites in a variety of applications
- Features diverse mechanical/mathematical models utilized to fit data collected from creep-recovery studies
- Covers various factors that influence dynamic mechanical properties
- Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using these materials in different settings
Researchers, lecturers, students, graduate and post graduate students, engineers, research scholars, polymer chemists, and faculties in universities and colleges in the field of polymer-based composites and studying their dynamic mechanical analysis and creep-recovery behaviour
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- 1. Introduction to thermoplastic polymer composites: applications, advantages, and drawbacks
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction of polymer matrix composites
- References
- 2. Introduction to thermosetting polymer composites: applications, advantages, and drawbacks
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Advantages of thermoset composites
- 2.3 Drawbacks of thermoset composites
- 2.4 Applications of thermoset composites
- 2.5 Conclusion
- Conflict of interest statement
- References
- 3. Evaluation of mechanical and thermal properties of thermoplastic polymer composites
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Physical properties
- 3.3 Thermal properties
- 3.4 Mechanical properties
- 3.5 Conclusion
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 4. Study of physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of thermosetting polymer composites
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Types of thermosetting polymer
- 4.3 Physical properties of thermosetting polymers
- 4.4 Mechanical properties of thermosetting polymers
- 4.5 Thermal properties of thermosetting polymers
- 4.6 Conclusion
- Declaration of conflicting interests
- References
- 5. Evaluation of mechanical and thermal properties of thermosetting polymer composites
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Physical properties
- 5.3 Mechanical properties
- 5.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 6. Review of rheology for polymer composites
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Rheological modeling on viscoelasticity
- 6.3 Rheological behavior of polymer composites reinforced with different filler materials
- 6.4 Conclusion
- References
- 7. Dynamic mechanical analysis of thermosetting polymer composite materials
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Working of dynamic mechanical analysis
- 7.3 A short perspective on stress relaxation experiments
- 7.4 Analyzing dynamics
- 7.5 What does dynamic mechanical analysis measure
- 7.6 Sample preparation and its requirements
- 7.7 Advantages and limitations of dynamic mechanical analysis
- 7.8 Thermosetting materials
- 7.9 Cure profile: an investigation of dynamic mechanical analysis curing behavior
- 7.10 The Gillham–Enns diagram for mapping thermoset behavior
- 7.11 Assessment of the characterization methods
- 7.12 Postcure research
- 7.13 The Deborah number
- 7.14 Dynamic mechanical analysis in thermosetting materials
- 7.15 Conclusion
- References
- 8. Dynamic mechanical and creep recovery behavior of thermoplastic elastomeric materials
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Thermoplastic elastomeric materials
- 8.3 Measurement of dynamic mechanical properties from dynamic mechanical analysis
- 8.4 Creep recovery
- 8.5 Summary
- References
- 9. Stress relaxation behavior of polymer-based composites
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Stress–relaxation behavior in composites based on short oil-palm fibers and phenol formaldehyde resin
- 9.3 Stress relaxation behavior of glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites
- 9.4 Stress relaxation of carbon/epoxy composites
- 9.5 Stress relaxation behavior of lignocellulosic high-density polyethylene composites
- 9.6 Stress relaxation behavior of short pineapple fiber-reinforced polyethylene composites
- 9.7 Stress relaxation of wood fiber–thermoplastic composites
- 9.8 Stress relaxation in short sisal fiber-reinforced natural rubber composites
- 9.9 Stress relaxation in polytetrafluoroethylene composites
- 9.10 Stress relaxation of glass fiber-reinforced high-density polyethylene composite
- 9.11 Stress relaxation behavior of banana fiber-reinforced polyester composites
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 10. Stress relaxation behavior of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Types of polymers
- 10.3 Viscoelastic behavior
- 10.4 Theoretical background and models of stress relaxation of the polymer composites
- 10.5 Dependent parameter of stress relaxation for polymer composites
- 10.6 Stress relaxation of the fiber-filled polymer composites
- 10.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 11. Effect of reinforcement materials on the glass transient temperature and viscoelastic properties of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Environmental factors in the design of composite materials
- 11.3 Fire-resistant fillers and matrices with protective coatings
- 11.4 Water resistance property of polymer composites
- 11.5 Improvement of friction and friction resistance of polymer materials
- 11.6 Water absorption test
- 11.7 Evaluation of the reinforcement–matrix interface
- 11.8 Typical defects of composites
- 11.9 Effect on viscoelastic properties and glass transition temperature of polymer composites
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 12. Effect of reinforcing nanomaterials on the glass transient temperature and viscoelastic properties of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Characterization
- 12.3 Effect of nanofillers on the mechanical and physical properties of the polymer composites
- 12.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 13. Effect of plasticizer, molecular weight, and cross-linking agent on glass transition temperature of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Plasticizers and their classification
- 13.3 Cross-linking agents
- 13.4 Glass transition temperature
- 13.5 Effect of plasticizer on glass transition temperature of polymer composites
- 13.6 Effect of molecular weight on glass transition temperature
- 13.7 Effect of a cross-linking agent on glass transition temperature
- References
- 14. Time temperature superposition study of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Time-dependent phenomena in polymers
- 14.3 Time–temperature methodologies
- 14.4 Conclusion
- References
- 15. Mathematical modeling of creep and creep-recovery behavior of polymer matrix composites
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Viscoelastic behavior, creep, and creep recovery
- 15.3 Superposition principles
- 15.4 Linearity in viscoelasticity
- 15.5 Linear viscoelastic models
- 15.6 Nonlinear viscoelastic models
- 15.7 Viscoplastic behavior
- 15.8 Summary
- References
- 16. Software-based simulations of the creep recovery model of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Dynamic mechanical behavior of polymer composites
- 16.3 Dynamic mechanical behaviors of polymer composites as influenced by crosslinking
- 16.4 Effect of mathematical modeling on dynamic mechanical behavior of polymer composites
- 16.5 Effect of reinforcement type on dynamic mechanical and creep recovery behavior
- 16.6 Storage modulus (E′)
- 16.7 Loss modulus (E″)
- 16.8 Loss factor or Tan δ
- 16.9 Creep behavior of polymer composites
- 16.10 Creep recovery behavior of polymer composites
- 16.11 Creep recovery behavior of polymer composites affected electrical conductivity
- 16.12 Effect of crosslinking on creep recovery behavior of polymer composites
- 16.13 Effect of mathematical modeling on creep recovery behavior of polymer composites
- 16.14 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- Abbreviations
- References
- 17. Computational analysis of viscoelastic properties in polymer composites
- Abstract
- 17.1 Importance of computational tools in thermomechanical analysis
- 17.2 Opportunities for modeling and simulation of viscoelastic behavior in polymer composites
- 17.3 Recent trends and future prospects
- 17.4 Summary
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 18. Continuum mechanics-based simulations to model creep recovery behavior of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Continuum mechanics models
- 18.3 Conclusions
- Acknowledgement
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 19. Viscoelastic and thermomechanical behavior of nonwoven reinforced polymer composites
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Materials and methods
- 19.3 Results and discussion
- 19.4 Conclusions
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 20. Microstructural and dynamic mechanical behavior of the cortical bone
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Structure and composition of the cortical bone
- 20.3 Mechanics of bone
- 20.4 Mechanical behavior of bone under dynamic loading conditions
- 20.5 Conclusion
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 21. Synthesis and performance evaluation of citric acid cross-linked graphene-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol-based nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Literature review
- 21.3 Materials and methods
- 21.4 Results and discussion
- 21.5 Summary and conclusions
- 21.6 Ecocomposites
- References
- 22. Application of molecular dynamics simulations in coatings and composites
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Application of molecular dynamics simulation in coatings
- 22.3 Application of molecular dynamics simulation in composites
- 22.4 Challenges and limitations of molecular dynamics simulations
- 22.5 Summary and conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 23. Numerical methods for heat transfer problems in composite systems
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Some numerical methods for heat transfer problems in composite systems
- 23.3 Conclusion
- References
- 24. Recent advances in coating characterization techniques
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Characterization of surface morphology
- 24.3 Surface wettability
- 24.4 Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- 24.5 Mechanical properties of coatings
- 24.6 Conclusions and prospects
- References
- Further Reading
- 25. Photovoltaic integrated solar thermal collectors: advances and computational analysis
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Computational fluid dynamics analysis of a photovoltaic-thermal system
- 25.3 Performance evaluation of photovoltaic-thermal systems
- 25.4 Classification of photovoltaic-thermal systems
- 25.5 Design of photovoltaic-thermal collectors
- 25.6 Advances in photovoltaic-thermal collectors
- 25.7 Effect of operating conditions
- 25.8 Conclusions
- References
- 26. Computational fluid dynamics simulations of reacting flows
- Abstract
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 Turbulent combustion: key concepts and governing equations
- 26.3 Modeling frameworks for premixed turbulent combustion
- 26.4 Summary
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 11, 2024
- No. of pages (eBook): 240
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443190094
- eBook ISBN: 9780443190100
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Akarsh Verma
Dr. Akarsh Verma is an Assistant Professor at Dehradun, India's University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from India's Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. He completed his post-doctoral studies at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA. He serves on the editorial boards of more than 40 international journals as a reviewer. He has also published over 40 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, 15 book chapters, and one book, as well as presenting research papers at international conferences. He has received a number of international fellowships and awards. Computational mechanics, computational chemistry, quantum mechanics, molecular dynamics, nanocomposites, and other areas of interest are among his research interests.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, IndiaNJ
Naman Jain
Dr. Naman Jain is an Assistant Professor at ABES Engineering College in Ghaziabad, India. He earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Pantnagar, India's Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. He received his MTech from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, India, in the Design and Production Engineering section of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He was Branch topper in MTech in Design and Production Engineering branch. He was awarded the Young Scientist Award by the Society of Human Resources and Innovation in Agra, India, at an international conference on Alternative Resources and Technology Based Agriculture. He is a reviewer for SAGE Publication's Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials and a member of the Composite Material journal's Editorial Board. He has also written around 15 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, 8 book chapters, one book (editor), and presented research papers at a variety of international and national conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad, IndiaSM
Sanjay M. R
Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Senior Research Scientist at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand, as well as an 'Adviser within the office of the President for University Promotion and Development towards International Goals.' He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers and a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) (India). In addition, he serves on the editorial boards of several international journals in the fields of materials science and composites. He serves on the review boards of over 100 international journals, as well as book proposals and international conferences. He has also presented research papers at national and international conferences and has written over 160 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals indexed by SCI/Scopus, 6 editorial corners, 60 book chapters, one book, and 22 volumes as an Editor. Furthermore, one Thai patent and two Indian patents have been granted. He has spoken at a number of international conferences and seminars as a keynote speaker and as an invited speaker. Natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology are among his current research interests.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Scientist, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, ThailandDM
Danuta Matykiewicz
Dr.-Ing. Danuta Matykiewicz works as a researcher in the Polymer Processing Division, Institute of Materials Technology at the Poznan University of Technology since 2013. She is a lecturer in polymer processing technology, a supervisor of engineering and master's theses, and a contractor in a variety of research projects, with her major specialty being thermal analysis. She completed two industrial internships and four scientific internships, including at Technische Universität Dresden's Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology and the Technical University of Liberec's Department of Material Science. She has over 50 peer-reviewed articles to her credit, as well as three patents and six patent applications. She was a member of three conference organizing committees. Her research has been presented at over 30 national and international conferences. Polymeric composites with fiber and powder fillers, hybrid composites, and thermal analysis are among her research interests.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, Polymer Processing Division, Institute of Materials Technology, Poznan University of Technology, PolandSS
Suchart Siengchin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB’s International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
President and Professor, Natural Composite Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Wongsawang, Bangkok, ThailandRead Dynamic Mechanical and Creep-Recovery Behavior of Polymer-Based Composites on ScienceDirect