Effects of Pre-Existing Defects on Nanoimprint Process Investigated by Molecular Dynamics Simulation

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 1460020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Yuan ◽  
Junjie Zhang ◽  
Tao Sun ◽  
Cong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Surface Deformation ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Critical Force ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Adsorption Phenomenon ◽  
Interstitial Volume ◽  
As Adsorption ◽  
Simulation Results

In current study molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are performed to reveal effects of pre-existing defects on nanoimprint of single crystal aluminum ( Al ) thin films. Simulation results suggest that critical force required for plastic deformation initiation decreases with the increase of vacancy volume fraction, but increases with the interstitial volume fraction. It is found that adsorption phenomenon is affected by pre-existing defects, as adsorption phenomenon weakens with the increasing interstitial volume fraction. Pre-existing defects have significant influence on the deformation mechanisms and imprint forces during the nanoimprint processes. Simulation results also show that surface deformation is strongly affected by pre-existing defects.

STUDY OF AFFINITIES BETWEEN SINGLE-WALLED NANOTUBE AND EPOXY RESIN USING MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATION

2006 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. 131-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
JIHUA GOU ◽  
BIN FAN ◽  
GANGBING SONG ◽  
AURANGZEB KHAN
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Md Simulation ◽  
Average Distance ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Repulsive Interaction ◽  
Curing Agent ◽  
Single Walled Nanotubes ◽  
Simulation Results

In the processing of carbon nanotube/polymer composites, the interactions between the nanotube and polymer matrix will occur at the molecular level. Understanding their interactions before curing is crucial for nanocomposites processing. In this study, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were employed to reveal molecular interactions between (10, 10) single-walled nanotube and two kinds of epoxy resin systems. The two kinds of resin systems were EPON 862/EPI-CURE W curing agent (DETDA) and DGEBA (diglycidylether of bisphenol A)diethylenetriamine (DETA) curing agent. The MD simulation results show that the EPON 862, DETDA and DGEBA molecules had strong attractive interactions with single-walled nanotubes and their molecules changed their conformation to align their aromatic rings parallel to the nanotube surface due to π-stacking effect, whereas the DETA molecule had a repulsive interaction with the single-walled nanotubes. The interaction energies of the molecular systems were also calculated. Furthermore, an affinity index (AI) of the average distance between the atoms of the resin molecule and nanotube surface was defined to quantify the affinities between the nanotubes and resin molecules. The MD simulation results show that the EPON 862/EPI-CURE W curing agent system has good affinities with single-walled nanotubes.

A Study on Size Effect of Indenter in Nanoindentation via Molecular Dynamics Simulation

2013 ◽  
Vol 562-565 ◽  
pp. 802-808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Zhang ◽  
Hong Wei Zhao ◽  
Zhi Chao Ma ◽  
Hu Huang ◽  
Chun Yang Geng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Amorphous Phase ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Monocrystalline Silicon ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Silicon Phase ◽  
Detailed Mechanism ◽  
Simulation Results

A series of three-dimensional molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of nanoindentation are conducted to investigate the deformation behavior and phase transformation of monocrystalline silicon with different size hemispherical diamond indenters on (010) crystal plane. The technique of coordination number (CN) is employed to elucidate the detailed mechanism of phase transformation in the monocrystalline silicon. The simulation results show that the phase transformation varies according to the different radii indenters. In the phase transformation region beneath the indenter, the crystalline structures of Si-II, Si-XIII, and amorphous phase structures are observed. In addition, the results indicate that phase transformation with large indenters is not same with the small indenter. The six-coordinated silicon phase, Si-XIII, transformed from Si-I is identified. The phases of Si-II and Si-XIII, which have the same coordinate number, are successfully extracted from the transformation region during nanoindentation and amorphous phase will emerge upon unloading.

scholarly journals Combined ReaxFF and Ab Initio MD Simulations of Brown Coal Oxidation and Coal–Water Interactions

Entropy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Shi Yu ◽  
Ruizhi Chu ◽  
Xiao Li ◽  
Guoguang Wu ◽  
Xianliang Meng
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Hydrogen Bonds ◽  
Ab Initio ◽  
Brown Coal ◽  
Water Adsorption ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Coal Oxidation ◽  
Simulation Results

In this manuscript, we use a combination of Car–Parrinello molecular dynamics (CPMD) and ReaxFF reactive molecular dynamics (ReaxFF-MD) simulations to study the brown coal–water interactions and coal oxidation. Our Car–Parrinello molecular dynamics simulation results reveal that hydrogen bonds dominate the water adsorption process, and oxygen-containing functional groups such as carboxyl play an important role in the interaction between brown coal and water. The discrepancy in hydrogen bonds formation between our simulation results by ab initio molecular dynamics (CPMD) and that by ReaxFF-MD indicates that the ReaxFF force field is not capable of accurately describing the diffusive behaviors of water on lignite at low temperatures. The oxidations of brown coal for both fuel rich and fuel lean conditions at various temperatures were investigated using ReaxFF-MD simulations through which the generation rates of major products were obtained. In addition, it was observed that the density decrease significantly enhances the generation of gaseous products due to the entropy gain by reducing system density. Although the ReaxFF-MD simulation of complete coal combustion process is limited to high temperatures, the combined CPMD and ReaxFF-MD simulations allow us to examine the correlation between water adsorption on brown coal and the initial stage of coal oxidation.

scholarly journals Molecular Dynamics Simulation on Structure and Dielectric Permittivity of BaTiO3/PVDF Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Ruitian Bo ◽  
Junwang Liu ◽  
Chunfeng Wang ◽  
Yongliang Wang ◽  
Peigang He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Dielectric Permittivity ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Morphological Structure ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Structure Evolution ◽  
Particle Model ◽  
Β Phase

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation was performed to investigate the structure and dielectric permittivity of poly(vinylidene fluoride)- (PVDF-) based composites with different contents of barium titanate (BT). The β-phase PVDF model with 100 structural units and the spherical BT particle model with a radius of 0.495 nm were built and applied in the initial models with three PVDF macromolecular chains and BT particles for the MD simulations of the BT/PVDF composites. The influences of BT content on the morphological structure, the free volume fraction, and glass transition temperature of the composites were explored according to the simulated results and the experimental ones of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). A model was proposed to predict the static dielectric permittivity of the composites, the results of which were compared with the Cole-Cole fitting results of dielectric spectroscopy. Attempts were made to reveal the structure evolution and the micropolarization mechanism with the increasing content of BT.

scholarly journals Understanding Covalent Grafting of Nanotubes onto Polymer Nanocomposites: Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 2621
Author(s):  
Seunghwa Yang
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Cell Model ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Covalent Grafting ◽  
Modelling Strategies ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
External Loads

Here, we systematically interrogate the effects of grafting single-walled (SWNT) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) to polymer matrices by using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. We specifically investigate key material properties that include interfacial load transfer, alteration of nanotube properties, and dispersion of nanotubes in the polymer matrix. Simulations are conducted on a periodic unit cell model of the nanocomposite with a straight carbon nanotube and an amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (PET) matrix. For each type of nanotube, either 0%, 1.55%, or 3.1% of the carbon atoms in the outermost nanotubes are covalently grafted onto the carbon atoms of the PET matrix. Stress-strain curves and the elastic moduli of nanotubes and nanocomposites are determined based on the density of covalent grafting. Covalent grafting promotes two rivalling effects with respect to altering nanotube properties, and improvements in interfacial load transfer in the nanocomposites are clearly observed. The enhanced interface enables external loads applied to the nanocomposites to be efficiently transferred to the grafted nanotubes. Covalent functionalization of the nanotube surface with PET molecules can alter the solubility of nanotubes and improve dispersibility. Finally, we discuss the current limitations and challenges in using molecular modelling strategies to accurately predict properties on the nanotube and polymers systems studied here.

A Study on the Uniaxial Tension of FCC Metals at Nano Level Using MD

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 255-258
Author(s):  
Bohayra Mortazavi ◽  
Akbar Afaghi Khatibi
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Uniaxial Tension ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Face Centered Cubic ◽  
Engineering Strain ◽  
Fcc Metals ◽  
Engineering Stress ◽  
Nano Science ◽  
Face Centered

Molecular Dynamics (MD) are now having orthodox means for simulation of matter in nano-scale. It can be regarded as an accurate alternative for experimental work in nano-science. In this paper, Molecular Dynamics simulation of uniaxial tension of some face centered cubic (FCC) metals (namely Au, Ag, Cu and Ni) at nano-level have been carried out. Sutton-Chen potential functions and velocity Verlet formulation of Noise-Hoover dynamic as well as periodic boundary conditions were applied. MD simulations at different loading rates and temperatures were conducted, and it was concluded that by increasing the temperature, maximum engineering stress decreases while engineering strain at failure is increasing. On the other hand, by increasing the loading rate both maximum engineering stress and strain at failure are increasing.

The Study on Young's Modulus of Multilayered Cu/Ni Multilayered Nano Thin Films by Molecular Dynamics Simulation

2014 ◽  
Vol 513-517 ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Jen Ching Huang ◽  
Fu Jen Cheng ◽  
Chun Song Yang
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Molecular Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Potential Function ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
System Temperature ◽  
Simulation Results

The Youngs modulus of multilayered nanothin films is an important property. This paper focused to investigate the Youngs Modulus of Multilayered Ni/Cu Multilayered nanoThin Films under different condition by Molecular Dynamics Simulation. The NVT ensemble and COMPASS potential function were employed in the simulation. The multilayered nanothin film contained the Ni and Cu thin films in sequence. From simulation results, it is found that the Youngs modulus of Cu/Ni multilayered nanothin film is different at different lattice orientations, temperatures and strain rate. After experiments, it can be found that the Youngs modulus of multilayered nanothin film in the plane (100) is highest. As thickness of the thin film and system temperature rises, Youngs modulus of multilayered nanothin film is reduced instead. And, the strain rate increases, the Youngs modulus of Cu/Ni multilayered nanothin film will also increase.

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of a Pullout Test on a Carbon Nanotube in a Polymer Matrix

2014 ◽  
Vol 1700 ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Guttormur Arnar Ingvason ◽  
Virginie Rollin
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Atomistic Simulations ◽  
Polymer Molecules ◽  
Molecular Potential ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

ABSTRACTAdding single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) to a polymer matrix can improve the delamination properties of the composite. Due to the complexity of polymer molecules and the curing process, few 3-D Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations of a polymer-SWCNT composite have been run. Our model runs on the Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator (LAMMPS), with a COMPASS (Condensed phase Optimized Molecular Potential for Atomistic Simulations Studies) potential. This potential includes non-bonded interactions, as well as bonds, angles and dihedrals to create a MD model for a SWCNT and EPON 862/DETDA (Diethyltoluenediamine) polymer matrix. Two simulations were performed in order to test the implementation of the COMPASS parameters. The first one was a tensile test on a SWCNT, leading to a Young’s modulus of 1.4 TPa at 300K. The second one was a pull-out test of a SWCNT from an originally uncured EPON 862/DETDA matrix.

scholarly journals An Analysis Based on Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study of Bromelain as Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Variants

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trina Ekawati Tallei ◽  
Fatimawali ◽  
Afriza Yelnetty ◽  
Rinaldi Idroes ◽  
Diah Kusumawaty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Molecular Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The rapid spread of a novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 has compelled the entire world to seek ways to weaken this virus, prevent its spread and also eliminate it. However, no drug has been approved to treat COVID-19. Furthermore, the receptor-binding domain (RBD) on this viral spike protein, as well as several other important parts of this virus, have recently undergone mutations, resulting in new virus variants. While no treatment is currently available, a naturally derived molecule with known antiviral properties could be used as a potential treatment. Bromelain is an enzyme found in the fruit and stem of pineapples. This substance has been shown to have a broad antiviral activity. In this article, we analyse the ability of bromelain to counteract various variants of the SARS-CoV-2 by targeting bromelain binding on the side of this viral interaction with human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation approaches. We have succeeded in making three-dimensional configurations of various RBD variants using protein modelling. Bromelain exhibited good binding affinity toward various variants of RBDs and binds right at the binding site between RBDs and hACE2. This result is also presented in the modelling between Bromelain, RBD, and hACE2. The molecular dynamics (MD) simulations study revealed significant stability of the bromelain and RBD proteins separately up to 100 ns with an RMSD value of 2 Å. Furthermore, despite increases in RMSD and changes in Rog values of complexes, which are likely due to some destabilized interactions between bromelain and RBD proteins, two proteins in each complex remained bonded, and the site where the two proteins bind remained unchanged. This finding indicated that bromelain could have an inhibitory effect on different SARS-CoV-2 variants, paving the way for a new SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor drug. However, more in vitro and in vivo research on this potential mechanism of action is required.

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Neutron Damage in β-SIC

1998 ◽  
Vol 540 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. Perlado ◽  
L. Malerba ◽  
T. Diaz De La Rubia
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Molecular Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Point Defects ◽  
Damage Accumulation ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Temperature Sensitive ◽  
Neutron Damage ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Threshold Displacement

AbstractMolecular Dynamics (MD) simulations of neutron damage in β-SiC have been performed using a modified version of the Tersoff potential. The Threshold Displacement Energy (TDE) for Si and C atoms at 300 K has been determined along directions [001], [110], [111] and [ 1 1 1 ]. The existence of recombination barriers, which allow the formation of metastable, temperature-sensitive defects even below the threshold, has been observed. Displacement cascades produced by both C- and Si-recoils of energies spanning from 0.5 keV up to, respectively, 5 keV and 8 keV have also been simulated at 300 K and 1300 K. Their analysis, together with the analysis of damage accumulation (∼3.4×10-3 DPA) at 1300 K, reveals that the two sub-lattices exhibit opposite responses to irradiation: whereas only a little damage is produced on the “ductile” Si sub-lattice, many point-defects accumulate on the much more “fragile” C sub-lattice. A preliminary study of the nature and clustering tendency of these defects is performed. The possibility of disorder-induced amorphization is considered and the preliminary result is that no amorphization takes place at the dose and temperature simulated.

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