COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (CR&D) Delivery Order 0059: Molecular Dynamics Modeling Support

Abstract

This research in support of the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate was conducted at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio from 10 August 2006 through 10 December 2007. This task performed molecular dynamics modeling research in support of thermosetting composites as well as nano-tailored composites for improving composite properties. The report focuses on the crosslinking procedure to build the crosslinked network or epoxy based composites. The crosslinked network is characterized with respect to various thermodynamic properties. The structure development during crosslinking stage is also focused. The thermal transport in crosslinked systems is discussed with the help of several analysis tools which are covered in the later part of the report along with the results regarding thermal interface resistance between crosslinked epoxy resin and CNT.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA530516

Entities

People

  • Vikas Varshney

Organizations

  • Universal Technology Corporation (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Simulations
  • Crystal Lattice Vibrations
  • Energy
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Heat Capacity
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Diffusivity
  • Thermal Properties
  • Thermodynamic Properties

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Aerospace Research.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.