Title of article :
A molecular dynamics simulation to investigate the thermal properties of SWCNT/poly(phenylenesulfone) nanocomposites
Author/Authors :
Taheri, Siavash Abhar Branch - Islamic Azad University , Shadman, Muhammad Faculty of Science - University of Zanjan , Ahadi, Zohreh Abhar Branch - Islamic Azad University , Asgari, Farid Abhar Branch - Islamic Azad University , Mighani, Hossein Department of Chemistry - Golestan University
Abstract :
An equilibrium molecular dynamics simulation
is applied to investigate the thermal properties of a singlewalled carbon nanotube/poly(phenylenesulfone) as nanocomposite material. Cohesive energy density and the Hildebrand solubility parameter of pure poly
(phenylenesulfone) and nanocomposite are calculated to
compare the thermal analysis of them. The results indicate
that carbon nanotube/poly(phenylenesulfone) nanocomposites are thermally stable than pure poly(phenylenesulfone); however, poly(phenylenesulfone) is a thermally
stable polymer. This means carbon nanotube can further
improve thermal properties of thermally stable polymer.
Keywords :
Nanocomposites , Carbon nanotube , Molecular dynamics , Phenylenesulfone , Cohesive energy density
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
