[HTML][HTML] Nano-engineering of construction materials using molecular dynamics simulations: Prospects and challenges

D Lau, W Jian, Z Yu, D Hui - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
In recent years, research articles involving molecular dynamics simulations of construction
materials have grown significantly in number. The growth reflects an emerging need to …

Carbon fibre surface chemistry and its role in fibre-to-matrix adhesion

DJ Eyckens, F Stojcevski, A Hendlmeier… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
A key factor determining the performance of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP)
composites is their fibre-to-matrix interactions, the interface and interphase, as these allow …

A stepwise docking and molecular dynamics approach for enzymatic biolubricant production using Lipase Eversa® Transform as a biocatalyst

FTT Cavalcante, AM da Fonseca… - Industrial Crops and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Biolubricants have gained a notable market share in the last decade due to the increased
interest in replacing petroleum-based lubricants in various applications. Biolubricants are …

[HTML][HTML] Degradation of epoxy/glass interface in hygrothermal environment: An atomistic investigation

XQ Wang, W Jian, O Buyukozturk, CKY Leung… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
The degradation at the glass fiber/matrix interface through molecular dynamics simulations
in hygrothermal environment is investigated. The glass fiber reinforced polymer composite …

Topology-controlled thermomechanical properties of diamond nanothread enhanced polymeric materials

XQ Wang, CL Chow, D Lau - Applied Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Among carbon-based nanoadditive for polymeric materials, diamond nanothread (DNT) has
attracted considerable interest due to its exceptional mechanical properties. However, the …

Atomistic insights into the debonding of Epoxy–Concrete interface with water presence

MF Kai, WM Ji, JG Dai - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, molecular models are developed to investigate the water-induced bond
degradation of the epoxy–concrete interface. Concrete is simulated using the Csingle …

Understanding the effect of functionalization in CNT-epoxy nanocomposite from molecular level

W Jian, D Lau - Composites Science and Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
The excellent physical, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of carbon nanotubes
(CNTs) make them the promising reinforcements for polymer materials. The resulting …

Enhancing interfacial bonding between epoxy and CSH using graphene oxide: An atomistic investigation

D Hou, Q Yang, Z Jin, P Wang, M Wang, X Wang… - Applied Surface …, 2021 - Elsevier
Graphene oxide (GO) is being considered for improving the bonding properties of the epoxy-
concrete interface, which is of great significance in enhancing the durability and …

Theoretical investigation of epoxy detachment from CSH interface under aggressive environment

P Wang, Q Yang, M Wang, D Hou, Z Jin, P Wang… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Reliable bonding between epoxy and concrete is necessary for FRP bonded concrete
structures to ensure their durability. However, FRP bonded concrete structures are inevitably …

Design rules for enhanced interfacial shear response in functionalized carbon fiber epoxy composites

B Demir, LC Henderson, TR Walsh - ACS applied materials & …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Carbon-fiber reinforced composites are ideal light-weighting candidates to replace
traditional engineering materials. The mechanical performance of these composites results …