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Modeling and Simulation of Composites


Description:
This session invites contributions dealing with modeling and simulation of composite materials, in the aspects of structure and properties. Topics include stimuli responses to electric and magnetic fields, interfacial properties of filler materials, and self-healing properties. Joint computational-experimental efforts are highly welcome. Special emphasis is also anticipated for advances in modeling and simulation tools, such as Monte Carlo, Molecular Dynamics, and Finite Element Methods.

Sponsor:
Composites
Co-Sponsor(s):
Applied Mathematics and Numerical Analysis (10D)


Chair:
Jie Feng
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Email: jie.feng@netl.doe.gov

Co-Chair:
Sasan Nouranian
Postdoctoral Associate
Mississippi State University
Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS)
200 Research Blvd.
Starkville, MS 39759
Phone Number: 662-347-0606
Fax Number: (662) 325-5433
Email: sasan@cavs.msstate.edu


Papers:
Role of Surface Chemistry in Sub-Einstein Rheology of Nano-Composites
Moulik Ranka, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; C.F. Zukoski, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Recent Advancements for Simulating Long Glass Fiber Composites in Injection Molding Applications
Kevin J. Meyer, Virginia Tech; John Hofmann, Virginia Tech; Donald Baird, Virginia Tech
Vinyl Ester Resin Crosslinking Using Molecular Dynamic Simulations
Changwoon Jang, Mississippi State University; Thomas E. Lacy, Mississippi State University; Steven R. Gwaltney, Mississippi State University; Charles U. Pittman Jr., Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University
Multiscale Modeling of Nanoparticle Suspensions: Rheology, Drying and Bulk Properties
Dan S. Bolintineanu, Sandia National Laboratories; Jeremy Lechman, Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico; Gary S. Grest, Sandia National Laboratories; P. Randall Schunk, Sandia National Laboratories
Quantification of Layered Silicates Dispersion in Polymer Nanocomposites
Qian Gou, University of Delaware; Mark D. Wetzel, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Inc.; Babatunde A. Ogunnaike, University of Delaware
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