Overcoming the singularity of 1D embedment enhances computational efficiency of CNT nanocomposite thermal analysis multifold

In the digital era, novel smart materials require design with more increasing demand on computational performance, smaller scale we approach. Nanocomposites present an ultimate challenge, where morphology of filler particles and their interactions polymer have to be addressed. For carbon nanotube (CNT)-like particles, efficiency would increase multifold if were able replace these complex equivalent 1D geometry. Unfortunately, for thermal analysis, it results in a singularity infinite temperature. this study, relying undocumented yet possibilities Abaqus software, develop technique overcome apply aligned-CNT nanocomposite. Digital twin is populated 3D particle obtained by electron tomography, numerical simulations demonstrate close reproducibility experimentally measured values homogenized conductivity.