Title:	MD simulations of polymer crystallization
DNr:	SNIC 2015/1-90
Project Type:	SNIC Medium Compute
Principal Investigator:	Martin Kroon <martin.kroon@mah.se>
Affiliation:	Malmö universitet
Duration:	2015-03-31 – 2016-04-01
Classification:	20301 20504 10302
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Abstract

The purpose of the Project is to study the crystallization and melting process of polymers, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyisoprene. The Project will mainly focus on strain-induced crystallization and not primarily temperature-induced crystallization. The main focus is how the crystalline structure affects the mechanical behaviour of the polymer in question. We will conduct molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations to study the mechanical properties of polymers.