Abstract:Polymer–crystal composite particles formed by crystals coated with binders are widely used in the fields of medicine, energy, the chemical industry, and civil engineering. Binder content is an important factor in determining the mechanical behavior of composite particles. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the underlying effect of binder coatings in the fracture micromechanics of polymer–crystal composite particles using the discrete element method (DEM). To achieve this objective, realistic particle a… Show more
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