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R.E. Smallman

Bio: R.E. Smallman is an academic researcher from University of Birmingham. The author has contributed to research in topics: Vacancy defect & Crystal structure. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications receiving 1713 citations.

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TL;DR: High voltage electron microscopy (HVEM) has been extensively applied in the field of materials science as discussed by the authors, covering the study of heavy metals, ceramics and minerals, large-scale structures, dynamic processes and radiation damage.

1,700 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a large increase in the yield stress of pure aluminum irradiated to a fast neutron dose of 1.6 × 1020 nvt at a rate of 8 × 1013 nv has been correlated with a high density of small cavities using electron transmission microscopy.

7 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of temperature and composition on the yield and flow stresses in the temperature region 980-1250°C were investigated and the results indicated that macroscopic plastic deformation only occurs at temperatures above 1000°C.

7 citations


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TL;DR: The most promising nanoscale fillers are layered silicate nanoclays such as montmorillonite and kaolinite as mentioned in this paper, which can provide active and/or smart properties to food packaging systems.

1,461 citations

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TL;DR: Nanoparticles have proportionally larger surface area than their microscale counterparts, which favors the filler-matrix interactions and the performance of the resulting material as mentioned in this paper, and they can have other functions when added to a polymer, such as antimicrobial activity, enzyme immobilization, biosensing, etc.

1,058 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a unified overview of matrix nanocomposites is presented underlining the need for these materials, their processing methods and some recent results on structure, properties and potential applications, perspectives including need for such materials in future space mission and other interesting applications together with market and safety aspects.
Abstract: Nanocomposites, a high performance material exhibit unusual property combinations and unique design possibilities. With an estimated annual growth rate of about 25% and fastest demand to be in engineering plastics and elastomers, their potential is so striking that they are useful in several areas ranging from packaging to biomedical applications. In this unified overview the three types of matrix nanocomposites are presented underlining the need for these materials, their processing methods and some recent results on structure, properties and potential applications, perspectives including need for such materials in future space mission and other interesting applications together with market and safety aspects. Possible uses of natural materials such as clay based minerals, chrysotile and lignocellulosic fibers are highlighted. Being environmentally friendly, applications of nanocomposites offer new technology and business opportunities for several sectors of the aerospace, automotive, electronics and biotechnology industries.

1,032 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the advantages of nanotechnology application in order to improve the mechanical and oxidation stability, the barrier properties, and eventually the biodegradability of conventional polymeric matrices are discussed.
Abstract: Research and development of bio-nanocomposite materials for food applications such as packaging and other food contact surfaces is expected to grow in the next decade with the advent of new polymeric materials and composites with inorganic nano-particles. This article reviews different types of new bio-based materials, such as edible and biodegradable nanocomposite films, their commercial applications as packaging materials, regulations and future trends. Special emphasis is given to the advantages of nanotechnology application in order to improve the mechanical and oxidation stability, the barrier properties, and eventually the biodegradability of conventional polymeric matrices.

959 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, different results on the fabrication of nanocomposites based on biodegradable polymers for specific field of tissue engineering are presented, and the combination of bioresorbable polymer and nanostructures open new perspectives in the self-assembly of nanomaterials for biomedical applications with tuneable mechanical, thermal and electrical properties.

850 citations