Dynamic Mechanical and Creep-Recovery Behavior of Polymer-Based Composites: Mechanical and Mathematical Modeling

Dynamic Mechanical and Creep-Recovery Behavior of Polymer-Based Composites: Mechanical and Mathematical Modeling covers mathematical modeling, dynamic mechanical analysis, and the various factors that impact the creep-recovery behavior of polymer composites. The effects of polymer molecular weight, plasticizers, cross-linking agents, and chemical treatment of filler material are addressed, along with information on thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer-based composites, including their various applications and the advantages and disadvantages of their use in different settings. Final sections cover mathematical modeling of creep-recovery behavior for polymer composites and software-based simulation of creep-recovery in polymer composites, respectively.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction to Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages 2. Introduction to Thermosetting Polymer Composites: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages 3. Study of Physical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Polymer Composites 4. Study of Physical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Thermosetting Polymer Composites 5. Basic Concepts for Rheology of Polymer Composites 6. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Thermoplastic Polymer Composites 7. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Thermosetting Polymer Composites 8. Creep-Recovery Behaviour of Thermoplastic Polymer Composites 9. Creep-Recovery Behaviour of Thermosetting Polymer Composites 10. Stress Relaxation Behaviour of Polymer Composites 11. Effect of Reinforcement Material on Glass Transient Temperature and Visco-Elastic Properties of Polymer Composites 12. Effect of Plasticizers and Cross-Linking Agents on Creep-Recovery Behavior of Polymer Composites 13. Time Temperature Superposition Study of Polymer Composites 14. Mathematical Modeling of Creep-Recovery Behavior of Polymer Composites 15. Software Based Simulation of Creep-Recovery Model of Polymer Composites

About the Author :
Dr. Akarsh Verma is an Assistant Professor at Dehradun, India's University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from India's Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. He completed his post-doctoral studies at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA. He serves on the editorial boards of more than 40 international journals as a reviewer. He has also published over 40 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, 15 book chapters, and one book, as well as presenting research papers at international conferences. He has received a number of international fellowships and awards. Computational mechanics, computational chemistry, quantum mechanics, molecular dynamics, nanocomposites, and other areas of interest are among his research interests. Dr. Naman Jain is an Assistant Professor at ABES Engineering College in Ghaziabad, India. He earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Pantnagar, India's Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. He received his MTech from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, India, in the Design and Production Engineering section of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He was Branch topper in MTech in Design and Production Engineering branch. He was awarded the Young Scientist Award by the Society of Human Resources and Innovation in Agra, India, at an international conference on Alternative Resources and Technology Based Agriculture. He is a reviewer for SAGE Publication's Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials and a member of the Composite Material journal's Editorial Board. He has also written around 15 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, 8 book chapters, one book (editor), and presented research papers at a variety of international and national conferences. Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Senior Research Scientist at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand, as well as an 'Adviser within the office of the President for University Promotion and Development towards International Goals.' He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers and a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) (India). In addition, he serves on the editorial boards of several international journals in the fields of materials science and composites. He serves on the review boards of over 100 international journals, as well as book proposals and international conferences. He has also presented research papers at national and international conferences and has written over 160 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals indexed by SCI/Scopus, 6 editorial corners, 60 book chapters, one book, and 22 volumes as an Editor. Furthermore, one Thai patent and two Indian patents have been granted. He has spoken at a number of international conferences and seminars as a keynote speaker and as an invited speaker. Natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology are among his current research interests. Dr.-Ing. Danuta Matykiewicz works as a researcher in the Polymer Processing Division, Institute of Materials Technology at the Poznan University of Technology since 2013. She is a lecturer in polymer processing technology, a supervisor of engineering and master's theses, and a contractor in a variety of research projects, with her major specialty being thermal analysis. She completed two industrial internships and four scientific internships, including at Technische Universität Dresden's Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology and the Technical University of Liberec's Department of Material Science. She has over 50 peer-reviewed articles to her credit, as well as three patents and six patent applications. She was a member of three conference organizing committees. Her research has been presented at over 30 national and international conferences. Polymeric composites with fiber and powder fillers, hybrid composites, and thermal analysis are among her research interests. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB’s International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.