What question did this study set out to answer?

To clarify the molecular mechanism underlying the fracture properties of slide-ring crosslinked elastomer (SRCE).

March 5, 2026Nanoscale0 citations

Molecular Mechanism on the Fracture Property of Slide-Ring Crosslinked Elastomer

RMRuibin MaBeijing University of Chemical Technology YZYang ZhangNortheastern University XWXiangbao WangBeijing University of Chemical Technology

Key Points

To clarify the molecular mechanism underlying the fracture properties of slide-ring crosslinked elastomer (SRCE).
Developed a coarse-grained model of SRCE
Explored different crosslink densities
Conducted simulations to analyze fracture properties
Identified key factors influencing fracture toughness
Demonstrated that crosslinking density affects elasticity and toughness
Revealed insights into the material's molecular arrangement

Abstract

The slide-ring (SR) crosslinked elastomer (SRCE) has attracted much attention due to the excellent fracture toughness, but molecular mechanism is unclear. Therefore, a coarse-grained model of SRCE with different crosslink...

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