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Effective Cross-link Density: A Robust Metric for Structure-Property Relationship in Complex Polymer Networks
November 2024 • Amirhossein Gooranorimi, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavifard, Mohsen Mohseni, Hossein Yahyaei, Hesam Makki
The structural complexities of polymer networks, i.e., multiple functional groups, diverse connection sites, and various defects, make it difficult to accurately describe their microstructure using theoretical models and traditional metrics such as cross-link density (XLD). This study uses multi-scale molecular dynamics simulations to construct complex network structures such as acrylic-melamine systems and establish correlations between their microstructure and thermo-mechanical properties. By accounting for the …