Mathematical Studies and Simulations of Nematic Liquid Crystal Polymers and Nanocomposites

Abstract

Nematic liquid crystal polymers and nanocomposites have wide-ranging applications in modern technology including display devices, ultra-fast switches, high strength fibers, and materials with enhanced multi-functional properties including thermal, dielectric, electrical, and barrier properties. In this review article we provide an overview of selected mathematical issues and numerical simulations of nematic liquid crystal polymers and rigid rod nanocomposites. Some open questions will be addressed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA549284

Entities

People

  • Hong Zhou
  • Hongyun Wang
  • M. G. Forest

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Flow
  • Liquid Crystals
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanics
  • Nanocomposites
  • Phase Transformations
  • Simulations
  • Steady State
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Polymer Science and Technology