The mechanical and physical properties of polymeric materials originate from the interplay of
phenomena at different spatial and temporal scales. As such, it is necessary to adopt …

This review focuses on models for rubber that have been used to solve practical problems,
either analytically or through the use of finite element analysis (FEA). The emphasis is on the …

The large strain nonlinear stress–strain behavior of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs)
exhibits strong hysteresis, rate dependence and softening. Thermoplastic polyurethanes are …

Stimuli-responsive (active) materials undergo large-scale shape or property changes in
response to an external stimulus such as stress, temperature, light or pH,. Technological …

A combined experimental and analytical investigation has been performed to understand
the mechanical behavior of two amorphous polymers—polycarbonate and poly (methyl …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) show promise for robotic and mechatronic
applications. However, to date, these actuators have experienced high rates of failure that …

Inspired by its controllable and field-dependent stiffness/damping properties, there has been
increasing research and development of magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) for mitigation …

Addition of small amounts (0.5–10vol%) of multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNT) to
thermoplastic elastomer Morthane produced polymer nanocomposites with high electrical …

Reinforcement of natural rubber was achieved using carboxylated multiwalled carbon
nanotubes (c-MWCNT) dispersed with sodium dodecyl sulfate. The structure of the …

The rate-dependent behavior of filled natural rubber (NR) and high damping rubber (HDR)
is investigated in compression and shear regimes. In order to describe the viscosity-induced …