2 papers
cond-mat.soft2026
Physically-Motivated Primitive Path Analysis of Entangled Polymer Networks
B M Shahi Sifat Mottaqin, Benjamin Morrow, Robert J. Wagner
Physical entanglements between polymer chains enhance the moduli, strength, and toughness of elastomers and gels, yet relating entanglement micromechanics to macroscopic mechanical…
cond-mat.soft2024
Bond exchange reactions as a paradigm for mitigating residual stress in polymer matrix fiber composites
Zhongtong Wang, Robert J. Wagner, Tianke Chen +3
Polymer matrix fiber composites often suffer from residual stresses due to differences in coefficients of thermal expansion between the fibers and resins, as well as contractile st…