Innovative modeling methods in damage assessment: application of dissipative particle dynamics to simulation of damage and self-healing of polymer-coated surfaces

The paper presents an exemplary application of an innovative modeling technique (Dissipative Particle Dynamics – DPD) as a possible tool for multi-scale modeling of the behavior of advanced engineering materials (e.g. coated materials and/or multi-materials). The multi-scale modeling of the behavior of advanced engineering materials is primarily related to development of new techniques and methods needed to bridge the gap between the atomistic scale and macro applications. The presented example of examination of the applicability of the DPD to damage assessment dealing with the problem of interaction of particles, polymers and surfaces, is an issue concerning many applications in the colloid science. It has confirmed the applicability of the DPD as a method for linking the macro and atomistic scales. The imminent application of the method and the example are in the area of "self-healing" advanced engineering materials, thus in line with the objectives of EuMaT (cf. Appendix).