Xinyu Zhang1, Wenjie Xia2, Yang Wang3,4, Liang Wang1,*, Xiaofeng Liu1
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 3047-3061, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.046922
Abstract Graphene aerogel (GA), as a novel solid material, has shown great potential in engineering applications due to its unique mechanical properties. In this study, the mechanical performance of GA under high-velocity projectile impacts is thoroughly investigated using full-atomic molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The study results show that the porous structure and density are key factors determining the mechanical response of GA under impact loading. Specifically, the impact-induced penetration of the projectile leads to the collapse of the pore structure, causing stretching and subsequent rupture of covalent bonds in graphene sheets. Moreover, the effects of temperature on the mechanical performance of… More >