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Polymer nanocomposites: from fundamental research to specific applications
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In this article, the interaction enthalpy between all components using special compatibilisation agents for the two intrinsically non-miscible materials is adjusted using a route block or graft copolymers, which leads to a separation of the mineral into single particles and a subsequent homogeneous incorporation of these particles into the polymer matrix material.About:
This article is published in Materials Science and Engineering: C.The article was published on 2003-12-15. It has received 519 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Polymer nanocomposite & Nanocomposite.read more
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Applications of hybrid organic–inorganic nanocomposites
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose a vectorial chemistry approach for the generation of new generations of hybrid materials, which will open a land of promising applications in many areas: optics, electronics, ionics, mechanics, energy, environment, biology, medicine for example as membranes and separation devices, functional smart coatings, fuel and solar cells, catalysts, sensors, etc.
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A review on polymer–layered silicate nanocomposites
TL;DR: In this paper, the structure, preparation and properties of polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites are discussed in general, and detailed examples are also drawn from the scientific literature.
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Polymer blends and composites from renewable resources
Long Yu,Katherine Dean,Lin Li +2 more
TL;DR: A review of polymer blends and composites from renewable resources can be found in this article, where the progress of blends from three kinds of polymers from renewable sources (i.e., natural polymers such as starch, protein and cellulose), synthetic polymers, such as polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate, are described with an emphasis on potential applications.
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Structural and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the processing, structure, and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites reinforced with respective layered silicates, ceramic nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes is presented.
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Nanocomposites: synthesis, structure, properties and new application opportunities
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.
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Polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites: preparation, properties and uses of a new class of materials
TL;DR: In this article, a review of polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites is presented, where the polymer chains are sandwiched in between silicate layers and exfoliated layers are more or less uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix.
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Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene−Clay Hybrids
TL;DR: In this paper, the dispersibility of 10-A-thick silicate layers of the clays in the hybrid was investigated by using a transmission electron microscope and X-ray diffractometer.
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Polymer-silicate nanocomposites : Model systems for confined polymers and polymer brushes
TL;DR: In this article, the static and dynamic properties of polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites are discussed, in the context of polymers in confined spaces and polymer brushes.
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Lattice Model of Polymer Melt Intercalation in Organically-Modified Layered Silicates
TL;DR: In this article, a mean-field, lattice-based model of polymer melt intercalation in organically-modified mica-type silicates (OLS) has been developed.
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Polymer Interleaved Layered Double Hydroxide: A New Emerging Class of Nanocomposites
TL;DR: In this paper, the synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite materials built from the assembly of organic polymers and two-dimensional host materials, particularly those composed of layered double hydroxide (LDH) inorganic frameworks, is described.