Experimental and molecular dynamics simulation investigation on filler reinforcement for property enhancement of PU composites

The effect of filler modification on polyurethane (PU) properties was investigated by experimental and molecular dynamics simulation. Ultra-thin wearing course (PUTWC) was prepared using PU composite as a binder. The results indicated that, compared with composite with mineral powder, the tensile strength and elongation at break of PU composite (PUNC) containing CaCO3 increased by 32.7% and 15.8%, also exposed an appropriate viscosity. Stronger interaction energy and smaller free volume distribution existed in PUNC interface, which was obviously related to the PU soft segment. Additionally, prepared PUTWC using the single-layer paving method and PUNC of 1 kg. (m2)−1 showed high-skid resistance.