Molecular Dynamic Simulation for Engineering and Materials explains the fundamentals of MD simulation and explores recent developments in advanced modeling approaches based on the MD method. The improvements in efficiency and accuracy delivered by this new research are explained to help readers apply them to a wide range of tasks.
Details of the implementation of MD simulation are illustrated by presenting the applications of MD simulation in various aspects of materials study including mechanical, thermal, mass transportation, and absorption/desorption problems. Innovative methods of using MD to explore the mechanics of nano/micromaterials, and for the characterization of crystalline, amorphous and liquid materials are also presented.
The rich research experience of the authors in molecular dynamic simulation will ensure that readers are provided with both an in-depth understanding of this method and clear technical guidance.
- Examines applications of MD to simulation of mechanics of nano/micromaterials, and characterization of crystalline, amorphous and liquid materials
- Provides a thorough overview of the theory behind molecular dynamics simulation
- Applies Molecular dynamic simulation to a broad range of mechanical, thermal, and mass transport problems
1. Fundamentals of classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulation
2. Potential energy functions
3. Control techniques of MD simulation
4. Advanced ab initio MD and coarse-grained MD
5. Application of MD simulation in mechanical problems
6. Application of MD simulation in thermal problems
7. Application of MD simulation in mass transport problems
8. Application of MD simulation in other problems
Kun Zhou is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. His research interests focus on mechanics of materials, modelling and simulation and additive manufacturing and he has published one book and over 380 journal articles. He has founded the journal Smart Manufacturing and serves as its Editor-in-Chief. He has also co-founded the journal of Micromechanics and molecular physics and serves as its Co Editor-in-Chief. Bo Liu is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, China. He obtained his Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University in 2015 and subsequently worked there as a postdoctoral fellow in Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute for two years. He has rich experience in MD simulation and has published over 40 journal articles in the field of atomistic modeling.
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