Supporting data for impact of filler composition on mechanical and dynamic response of 3-D printed silicone-based nanocomposite elastomers

Abstract

This research reports on the physical and mechanical effects of various filler materials used in direct ink write (DIW) 3-D printing resins. The data reported herein supports interpretation and discussion provided in the research article "Impact of Filler Composition on Mechanical and Dynamic Response of 3-D Printed Silicone-based Nanocomposite Elastomers" [1]. The datasheet describes the model structures and the interaction energies between the fillers and the other components by using Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations. This report includes mechanical responses of single-cubic (SC) and face-centered tetragonal (FCT) structures printed using new DIW resin formulations (polydimethylsiloxane-based silicones filled with aluminum oxide, graphite, or titanium dioxide). Using MD simulations and mechanical data, the overall flexibility and interactions between resin components are fully characterized. (C) 2020 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc.