Lagrange identity method for microstretch thermoelastic materials

Our paper is concerned with some basic theorems for microstretch thermoelastic materials. By using the Lagrange identity, we prove the uniqueness theorem and some continuous dependence theorems without recourse to any energy conservation law, or to any boundedness assumptions on the thermoelastic coefficients. Moreover, we avoid the use of positive definiteness assumptions on the thermoelastic coefficients. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.