Fractal approach to the intephase in filled polymers

Authors
Novikov, VU Kozlov, GV Buryan, OY
Citation
Vu. Novikov et al., Fractal approach to the intephase in filled polymers, MECH COMP M, 36(1), 2000, pp. 1-18
Citations number
57
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
ISSN journal
01915665 → ACNP
Volume
36
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1 - 18
Database
ISI
SICI code
0191-5665(200001/02)36:1<1:FATTII>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
A fractal model of a filled polymer is proposed. the model allows us to est imate quantitatively the volume of an interphase, to take into account geom etrical factors influencing the character and the interphase adhesion level , and to predict the mechanical strength of interfacial bonds. this makes i t possible to calculate the size of the critical structure structural defec t and the mechanical properties of filled polymers, which are in agreement with the experimental data.