Impleneting a 3D Model!

Hello everyone!

I am new to MatLab. I am trying to implement a model for a Polymer Composite (Polymer with Carbon Nanotubes dispersed inside it). I want to create a cubic volume element with a specific volume fraction of CNTs inside it, say 4% of the whole cube randomly and homogeneously distributed.

Likewise, I would also like the CNTs to not be straight lines but more like strands of wavy hair and also have random lengths (within a specific range) and aligned at random angles (so that they might be in contact)

Firstly, is this all doable with MatLab? If yes, any ideas where to start?

Any help or orientation would be appreciated. Cheers!

Answer 1

[Shubham]

Hi Mohamad,

To create a cubic volume element with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) dispersed inside, you will need to perform several steps. Here's a high-level overview of the process you might follow:

1. You'll need to define the size of the cubic volume and the volume fraction of CNTs that you want to achieve.
2. Use random number generation to distribute the CNTs within the cube. Ensure the distribution meets your homogeneity criteria.
3. Create a mathematical model for the wavy shape of the CNTs. This could be done using sine waves or other functions to simulate the waviness.
4. Generate random lengths within your specified range and assign random orientations to the CNTs.
5. You might need to implement a check to see if the CNTs are in contact or overlapping, depending on whether this is acceptable for your model.
6. Use MATLAB's plotting functions to visualize the cubic volume and the dispersed CNTs.