Mathematical model for predicting the properties of polymer composites, developed by scientists of the company "ArcticTex" of the Fund for Infrastructure and Educational Programs (Rusnano group) and St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design allows to increase the speed of development and production of new products. This effect was achieved by using this mathematical modeling in a company producing innovative heating elements based on electrically conductive nanocomposites.
- The introduction of a mathematical model for predicting the dependence of the properties of polymer composite structures on the type and shape of fillers and manufacturing technology into the production process made it possible to expand the company's production capacity at ArcticTex three times, said Olga Moskalyuk, associate professor of the Department of Engineering Materials Science and Metrology at Ƶ and director of ArcticTex.
The head of the program at the University of Industrial Technologies and Design, Head of the Department of Engineering Materials Science and Metrology of Ƶ, Professor Ekaterina Tsobkallo:
- The launch of the professional retraining program on the topic of mathematical, structural and digital modeling of polymer composites for special purpose products is an important stage in the training of qualified specialists in this field. The program includes mastering of methods of development, design and creation of new types of polymer composites, as well as application of specialized tools for mathematical and digital modeling of structure and properties of polymer composites with special properties.
During the program development specialists in the field of digital technologies, materials science, production technologies of composite nanomaterials, mathematical modeling were involved. This allowed us to set and solve problems in a complex way, using the advanced Russian and world experience in the field of development of polymer composites with special properties.
As a result, unique methods and approaches were developed that allow to create fiber composite and nanocomposite materials with a special complex of required properties: electrical, thermal, mechanical and others and their targeted use in special purpose products.
Last year, the Fund for Infrastructure and Educational Programs with the participation of scientists from Ƶ launched 10 startups using mathematical models in the light, mining, oil and gas and food industries, production of paint and varnish materials, agro-industrial complex and machine building.
Polymer composites are multi-component materials based on a macromolecular compound (plastic), which can have different components that give the composite certain properties. By changing the composition of the composite, it is possible to obtain new materials with different characteristics of strength, stiffness, thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, chemical and temperature resistance. Polymer composites can be used in various industries, such as aircraft and rocket construction, electronics and medicine.