Download PDFOpen PDF in browserCurrent versionAtomistic model of reptation at polymer interfacesEasyChair Preprint 931, version 14 pages•Date: April 25, 2019AbstractWe study a molecular dynamics model of a polymer-polymer interface for a polyetherimide/polycarbonate blend, including its thermodynamic properties, its chain reptation, and its corresponding welding characteristics. The strength of the sample is analyzed by measuring strain-stress curves in simulations of uni-axial elongation. The work is motivated by potential applications to 3D manufacturing in space. Keyphrases: Interface strength, polymer interface, reptation, strain-stress curve, welding
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