Characterisation and modelling of PC/ABS blends

The textbook "Characterisation and Modelling of PC/ABS Blends" by Jonas Hund offers a comprehensive study of the characterization and multiscale modeling of ternary polymer blends, particularly PC/ABS blends. It addresses the response of these materials under large strains and analyzes the deformation behavior characterized by plastic dilatancy. The author presents a homogenized constitutive modeling approach that allows for a detailed capture of the mechanical properties of the blends. Additionally, micromechanical models for the individual phases of the blends are proposed and compared in terms of their ability to capture the composition-dependent fracture toughness in cell models. This book is aimed at professionals and students in the fields of mathematics and natural sciences who are engaged in materials science and polymer research.