Defense University Research Initiative on Nanotechnology: Microstructure, Processing and Mechanical Performance of Polymeric Nanocomposites

Abstract

This research was directed towards the development of fundamental understanding of the connections amongst the microstructure, processing and macroscopic properties of polymeric based nanocomposites. Blending of 0-, 1-, and 2- dimensional inorganic fillers such as POSS, carbon nanotubes, and nano-clay platelets into polymeric matrices enabled exploration of various filler/matrix combinations on mechanical properties.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 2006
Accession Number
ADA472407

Entities

People

  • Edwin L. Thomas
  • Mary C. Boyce

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Block Copolymers
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Micromechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Nanocomposites

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology