Mechanical Properties of Boehmite Evaluated by Atomic Force Microscopy Experiments and Molecular Dynamic Finite Element Simulations

Boehmite nanoparticles show great potential in improving mechanical properties of fiber reinforced polymers. In order to predict the nanocomposites, knowledge about material parameters constituent phases, including boehmite particles, is crucial. this study, behavior investigated using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) experiments and Molecular Dynamic Finite Element Method (MDFEM) simulations. The Young’s modulus perfect crystalline derived from numerical AFM Results on deviate significantly. Possible causes are identified by complementary types boehmite, i.e. geological hydrothermally synthesized samples, further simulations imperfect crystals combined boehmite/epoxy models. Under certain circumstances, was found be dominated inelastic effects that discussed detail present work. studies substantiated with accompanying X-ray Diffraction Raman experiments.