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This research aims to explore the high fractocohesive lengths in polymer-like networks and their implications for material design.

March 14, 2026Mathematics and Mechanics of SolidsOpen Access

Extraordinarily high fractocohesive lengths in polymer-like networks

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CHChase M. HartquistUniversity of Florida SCSanketh ChallagullaUniversity of Florida SWShu WangMassachusetts Institute of Technology

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The study reveals how defects and nonlinear chain mechanics impact fractocohesive lengths in polymer networks, suggesting pathways for tougher materials.

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This research aims to explore the high fractocohesive lengths in polymer-like networks and their implications for material design.
Examined the relationship between fractocohesive lengths and defect presence in polymer networks.
Analyzed the effects of nonlinear chain mechanics on fracture resistance.
Developed quantitative relations for defect density and size with fractocohesive length.
Identified that fractocohesive lengths can exceed undeformed mesh sizes in polymer networks.
Established that defects significantly increase fractocohesive lengths.
Found a power law scaling that relates the effects of defects and chain behavior to fractocohesive length.

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Hartquist et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4b9eb18185d8a39802388 https://doi.org/10.1177/10812865261420397

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The study reveals how defects and nonlinear chain mechanics impact fractocohesive lengths in polymer networks, suggesting pathways for tougher materials.

Extraordinarily high fractocohesive lengths in polymer-like networks

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Extraordinarily high fractocohesive lengths in polymer-like networks

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