Modeling the mechanical behaviors of multiple network elastomers

Compared with traditional single network elastomers, multiple network elastomers (MNEs) can achieve high stiffness and toughness. MNEs can be assumed as elastomer composites, where the first network elastomer serves as fillers and the other networks are assumed as matrix. Thus, similar to nanoparticle filled rubbers, MNEs also exhibit the Mullins effect. In addition, the mechanical response of MNEs shows significant dependence on the...