Process and Structure Modeling of Architected Thermoplastic Composites Using Shape Forming Elements
Rebecca H. Olanrewaju, Yuefeng Jiang, Thao D. Nguyen, David O. Kazmer · 2026
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Rebecca Olanrewaju and co-authors model shaped plastic composites in a 2026 study. Architected composites arrange phases in space to hit target property mixes. Shape forming elements are die inserts that sculpt multiple melt streams. Three insert designs placed two polymers in distinct core-shell layouts.
Clay prototypes and flow simulations screened the designs first. Extrusion at two puller speeds followed, with microscopy and tensile tests. Sharp area changes and viscosity contrast disrupted clean encapsulation. Statistical analysis showed one polymer's content governed stiffness and strength. Faster pulling boosted reinforcement through molecular orientation. Longer interfaces between phases reduced all three key traits. Modulus rose with orientation and confinement of the stiff phase. Placement at vertical extremes lifted strength most. The authors show tunable trade-offs among stiffness, strength, and stretch.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Rebecca H. Olanrewaju, Yuefeng Jiang, Thao D. Nguyen, David O. Kazmer |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 79 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |