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<p>This study presents a molecular dynamics investigation of braid-reinforced hollow fiber membranes to elucidate the interfacial and mechanical behaviors of polymeric composites composed of cellulose acetate (CA) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN). The analysis focuses on three representative configurations, homogeneous (CA/CA-II), semi-heterogeneous (PAN|CA/CA-I), and heterogeneous hybrid (CA/PAN-III), to evaluate their interfacial energies, adhesion mechanisms, and tensile responses. The calculated interfacial energies of − 6.32077, − 5.69262, and − 4.71113 mJ/m<sup>2</sup> for CA/CA-II, PAN|CA/CA-I, and CA/PAN-III, respectively, reveal that chemical homogeneity promotes stronger interfacial bonding, whereas polarity mismatches between functional groups (–OH, –OCOCH<sub>3</sub>, and –CN) weaken adhesion and increase diffusivity at the interface. Mechanical testing through MD tensile simulations further demonstrates that the CA/PAN-III composite exhibits pronounced stress fluctuations and higher local interfacial activity. At the same time, the CA/CA-II system maintains the highest cohesive stability and elastic modulus due to structural uniformity. The CA/PAN-III hybrid achieves an optimal balance between flexibility and strength, indicating its suitability for water treatment membranes that require both mechanical resilience and interfacial durability. These findings provide molecular-level insight into how polymer compatibility governs the performance of braid-reinforced hollow fiber membranes and offer valuable guidelines for designing next-generation high-strength composite membranes.</p>

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Molecular dynamics investigation of interfacial energy and mechanical behavior in braid-reinforced hollow fiber membranes

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    2026年7月8日

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  • Mostafa Jafari,
  • Ali Vatani,
  • Toraj Mohammadi,
  • Ahmadreza Andarz

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This study presents a molecular dynamics investigation of braid-reinforced hollow fiber membranes to elucidate the interfacial and mechanical behaviors of polymeric composites composed of cellulose acetate (CA) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN). The analysis focuses on three representative configurations, homogeneous (CA/CA-II), semi-heterogeneous (PAN|CA/CA-I), and heterogeneous hybrid (CA/PAN-III), to evaluate their interfacial energies, adhesion mechanisms, and tensile responses. The calculated interfacial energies of − 6.32077, − 5.69262, and − 4.71113 mJ/m2 for CA/CA-II, PAN|CA/CA-I, and CA/PAN-III, respectively, reveal that chemical homogeneity promotes stronger interfacial bonding, whereas polarity mismatches between functional groups (–OH, –OCOCH3, and –CN) weaken adhesion and increase diffusivity at the interface. Mechanical testing through MD tensile simulations further demonstrates that the CA/PAN-III composite exhibits pronounced stress fluctuations and higher local interfacial activity. At the same time, the CA/CA-II system maintains the highest cohesive stability and elastic modulus due to structural uniformity. The CA/PAN-III hybrid achieves an optimal balance between flexibility and strength, indicating its suitability for water treatment membranes that require both mechanical resilience and interfacial durability. These findings provide molecular-level insight into how polymer compatibility governs the performance of braid-reinforced hollow fiber membranes and offer valuable guidelines for designing next-generation high-strength composite membranes.