Modeling and simulation of linear thermoplastic thermal degradation

Thermal degradation of linear thermoplastics is modeled at several scales. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is chosen as an example material. The relevant experimental data is surveyed. At the molecular scale, pyrolysis chemistry is studied with reactive molecular dynamics. Optimization is used to c...

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Main Author: Bruns, Morgan Chase
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-05-5485