Permanent set of cross-linking networks: Comparison of theory with molecular dynamics simulations

  • D.R. Rottach
  • , J.G. Curro
  • , J. Budzien
  • , G.S. Grest
  • , C. Svaneborg
  • , R. Everaers

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Abstract

The permanent set of cross-linking networks is studied by molecular dynamics. The uniaxial stress for a bead-spring polymer network is investigated as a function of strain and cross-link density history, where cross-links are introduced in unstrained and strained networks. The permanent set is found from the strain of the network after it returns to the state-of-ease where the stress is zero. The permanent set simulations are compared with theory using the independent network hypothesis, together with the various theoretical rubber elasticity theories: affine, phantom, constrained junction, slip-tube, and double-tube models. The slip-tube and double-tube models, which incorporate entanglement effects, are found to be in very good agreement with the simulations
Udgivelsesdato: 2006/8/8
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftMacromolecules
Vol/bind39
Udgave nummer16
Sider (fra-til)5521-5530
Antal sider9
ISSN0024-9297
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1. jan. 2006
Udgivet eksterntJa

Bibliografisk note

Times Cited: 12ArticleEnglishCurro, J. GUniv New Mexico, Dept Chem & Nucl Engn, Albuquerque, NM 87131 USACited References Count: 47068UUAMER CHEMICAL SOC1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USAWASHINGTON

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