Wednesday, March 18th, at 17:00 CET
Luca Cipelletti (Université de Montpellier)
“Probing the Microscopic Origin of Toughness in Multiple Polymer Networks”.
After briefly introducing advanced light scattering techniques as a probe of the microscopic dynamics in soft solids under a mechanical drive, I’ll focus on experiments and simulations investigating the origin of the outstanding mechanical properties of multiple polymer networks [1]. I will show that their remarkable resilience stems from damage delocalization, where microscopic relaxation dynamics redistribute stress over a previously unsuspected, extended volume, thereby protecting the material from the growth of catastrophic cracks.
JNNFM+JOR+RA Seminar - Luca Cipelleti, 18 March, 2026, 17:00 CET
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