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Polymer nanocomposite
About: Polymer nanocomposite is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 8977 publications have been published within this topic receiving 297599 citations.
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TL;DR: A review of polymer nanocomposites used for flame retardancy applications, including commercial materials and open literature examples, is presented in this article, where details on how the nanocomposition and flame retardant work together are discussed.
Abstract: This paper is a review of polymer nanocomposites used for flame retardancy applications, including commercial materials and open literature examples. Where possible, details on how the nanocomposite and flame retardant work together will be discussed. The key lesson from this review is that while the polymer nanocomposite can be considered to be flame retarded (or a flame retardant) by definition, these materials by themselves are unable to pass regulatory fire safety tests such as UL-94 V. Therefore, additional flame retardants are needed in combination with the polymer nanocomposite to pass these tests. In multiple examples, the nanocomposite works with other flame retardants in a synergistic or cooperative manner to lower the polymer flammability (heat release rate). Finally, a discussion on research needs and outlook for polymer nanocomposite flammability research is included. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of nanoclay particles such as montmorillonite on improving mechanical and thermal properties of fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite materials were investigated as a function of layered silicate content.
Abstract: This paper is primarily focused in studying the effects of nanoclay particles such as montmorillonite on improving mechanical and thermal properties of fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite materials. Basic correlations between polymer morphology, strength, modulus, toughness, and thermal stability of thermoset nanocomposites were investigated as a function of layered silicate content. S2-glass/epoxy-clay nanocomposites were manufactured through an affordable vacuum assisted resin infusion method (VARIM). The nanocomposites are formed during polymerization when the adsorbing monomer separates the clay particles into nanometer scales. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and wide angle X-ray diffraction(WAXD) were used to characterize the morphology of the dispersed clay particles. The thermal properties such as onset of decomposition and glass transition temperatures were determined by Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Dynamic Modulus Analyzer (DMA). Mechanical properties such as interlaminar sh...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of the dispersion and concentration of single walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) on the flammability of polymer/SWNT nanocomposites were investigated.
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TL;DR: Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) as discussed by the authors represent a radical alternative to these conventional polymer composites, and have been shown to be a promising alternative to conventional polymers.
Abstract: Reinforcement of polymers with a second phase, whether inorganic or organic, to produce a polymer composite is common in the production of modern plastics. Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) represent a radical alternative to these conventional polymer composites.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the mesoscale structure and the strength of polymer-nanoparticle interactions have been investigated using viscoelastic measurements of layered silicate-based polymer nanocomposites.
Abstract: Layered silicate based polymer nanocomposites have gained significant technological interest because of the recent commercialization of nylon 6 and polypropylene based materials. Aside from the natural interests in understanding and improving the processing of these hybrids, viscoelastic measurements have also proven to be a sensitive tool to probe the mesoscale structure and the strength of polymer–nanoparticle interactions.
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