Competing Effects of Molecular Additives and Cross-Link Density on the Segmental Dynamics and Mechanical Properties of Cross-Linked Polymers
Wenjian Nie, Jack F. Douglas, Wenjie Xia
Abstract
⟩, a measure of material stiffness at a molecular scale. Our findings prove beneficial in the development of structure-property relationships for the cross-linked polymers, which could help guide the design of such network materials with tailored physical properties.
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Thermosetting polymerGlass transitionMaterials sciencePolymerComposite materialUltimate tensile strengthFragilityModulusDynamic mechanical analysisRelaxation (psychology)ThermodynamicsPhysicsSocial psychologyPsychologyMaterial Dynamics and PropertiesPolymer crystallization and propertiesGlass properties and applications