Numerical Methods in Studies of Liquid Crystal Elastomers
| Autor: | Elham L Zoudani, Arman Nokhosteen, Farshad Moradi Kashkooli, Kaamran Raahemifar, Madjid Soltani |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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liquid crystal elastomer
Polymers and Plastics Computer science Monte Carlo method finite element method Mechanical engineering Organic chemistry 02 engineering and technology Review 010402 general chemistry 01 natural sciences Field (computer science) Molecular dynamics QD241-441 Liquid crystal numerical methods Numerical analysis General Chemistry 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Finite element method 0104 chemical sciences Range (mathematics) molecular dynamics method Artificial muscle 0210 nano-technology |
| Zdroj: | Polymers, Vol 13, Iss 1650, p 1650 (2021) Polymers |
| ISSN: | 2073-4360 |
| Popis: | Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a type of material with specific features of polymers and of liquid crystals. They exhibit interesting behaviors, i.e., they are able to change their physical properties when met with external stimuli, including heat, light, electric, and magnetic fields. This behavior makes LCEs a suitable candidate for a variety of applications, including, but not limited to, artificial muscles, optical devices, microscopy and imaging systems, biosensor devices, and optimization of solar energy collectors. Due to the wide range of applicability, numerical models are needed not only to further our understanding of the underlining mechanics governing LCE behavior, but also to enable the predictive modeling of their behavior under different circumstances for different applications. Given that several mainstream methods are used for LCE modeling, viz. finite element method, Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics, and the growing interest and reliance on computer modeling for predicting the opto-mechanical behavior of complex structures in real world applications, there is a need to gain a better understanding regarding their strengths and weaknesses so that the best method can be utilized for the specific application at hand. Therefore, this investigation aims to not only to present a multitude of examples on numerical studies conducted on LCEs, but also attempts at offering a concise categorization of different methods based on the desired application to act as a guide for current and future research in this field. |
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