Multifunctional Polymer/Inorganic Nanocomposites

Abstract

The nanometer dispersion of inorganic ultra-thin layered fillers in polymers have been proven a very successful route to concurrently enhance several properties of the polymer matrix, and result in multifunctional nanocomposite materials. Understanding the structure/property relations in polymer/clay nanocomposites is of great importance in designing materials with desired sets of properties. Along these lines, critical overview is attempted on the physical and molecular origins of material properties enhancements in polymer/inorganic hybrid nanocomposites, in the context of designing a multifunctional composite.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA429549

Entities

People

  • E. Manias
  • J. Y. Huh
  • Liang Wu
  • V. Kuppa
  • Zhongbao Wang

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Anhydrides
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Nanocomposites
  • Nanotechnology
  • Phyllosilicates
  • Polymers
  • Tensile Modulus
  • Tensile Properties

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science