Nonlinear Elongation Flows in Associating Polymer Melts: From Homogeneous to Heterogeneous Flow
Supun S. Mohottalalage, Manjula Senanayake, Joel Clemmer, Dvora Perahia, Gary S. Grest, Thomas C. O’Connor
Abstract
Numerical simulations explore how material properties of polymers are altered as clusters of strongly interacting groups along the chain break apart and reform under flow, an insight that can help control complex fluids.
Topics & Concepts
HomogeneousFlow (mathematics)Nonlinear systemPolymerElongationChain (unit)Chemical physicsStatistical physicsMaterials scienceMechanicsPhysicsComposite materialAstronomyQuantum mechanicsUltimate tensile strengthRheology and Fluid Dynamics StudiesMaterial Dynamics and PropertiesPolymer crystallization and properties