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Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Application, and Basic Theoretical Aspects Read chapter Read first chapter

2024 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

3. Multiscale Modelling of Polymer Composites

Authors : Dheeraj Gunwant, Neeraj Bisht

Published in: Polymer Composites: From Computational to Experimental Aspects

Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore

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Abstract

Polymers are increasingly replacing conventional materials at a fast pace. New and innovative products are being developed daily. Any useful application of these products requires knowledge of material properties and a thorough understanding of various mechanisms involved in failure of these materials. All these require material procurement and human resources. Simulation procedures can make this task much easier and involve less human involvement and material wastage. Polymers can be tested much before their actual physical development. Various simulation techniques have been developed trying to investigate the polymer at nano- to microlevel. All these methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. This chapter is a review of various methods being used today to understand polymer composites.

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Metadata
Title
Multiscale Modelling of Polymer Composites
Authors
Dheeraj Gunwant
Neeraj Bisht
Copyright Year
2024
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
Book
Polymer Composites: From Computational to Experimental Aspects

Print ISBN: 978-981-9708-87-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-9708-88-8

Copyright Year: 2024

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0888-8_3

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