Nonlinear Finite Element Model for the Determination of Elastic and Thermal Properties of Nanocomposites

As nanotechnology has blossomed over the past two decades, countless applications for a variety of nanoparticles have been demonstrated or proposed. However, the most commonly proposed application of nanoparticles is their use in composite materials. While the choice of particle highly depends on the functionality sought for the composite, the most widely studied one is the carbon nanotube reinforced composite.