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Modeling and Characterization of Elastic Constants of Functionalized Nanotube Materials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

S. J. V. Frankland
Affiliation:
National Institute of Aerospace, Hampton, VA
M. N. Herzog
Affiliation:
National Research Council, Hampton, VA
G. M. Odegard
Affiliation:
National Institute of Aerospace, Hampton, VA
T. S. Gates
Affiliation:
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
C. C. Fay
Affiliation:
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
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Abstract

Molecular dynamics simulation and equivalent continuum modeling were used to calculate the elastic constants of 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy-4′-benzoyl) benzene (1,3-BABB)/single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) materials. The calculated Young's moduli are compared with storage moduli measured experimentally with nanoindentation. Excellent agreement is observed between the calculated and measured modulus values for the 1,3-BABB/SWNT materials.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2004

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