Preface

In this book, the modeling of mechanical properties of CNT/polymer nanocomposites is reviewed. The book starts with the structural and intrinsic mechanical properties of CNTs. Then we introduce some computational methods that have been applied to polymer nanocomposites, covering from molecular scale (e.g., molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo), micro scale (e.g., Brownian dynamics, dissipative particle dynamics, lattice Boltzmann, time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau method, dynamic density functional theory method) to mesoscale and macroscale (e.g., micromechanics, equivalent-continuum and self-similar approaches, finite element method). Hence, the knowledge and understanding of the nature and mechanics of length and orientation of nanotube and load transfer between nanotube and polymer are critical for the manufacturing of enhanced carbon nanotube-polymer composites and will enable the tailoring of the interface for specific applications or superior mechanical properties. In this book a state of these parameters in mechanics of carbon nanotube polymer composites is discussed along with some directions for future research in this field.