Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites: Emerging Scientific Commercial Opportunities

Abstract

Polymer nanocomposites represent a radical alternative to conventionally (macroscopically) filled polymers. Because of their nanometer-size dispersion the nanocomposites exhibit markedly improved properties when compared to the pure polymers or conventional composites. These include increased modulus and strength, outstanding barrier properties, increased solvent and heat resistance and decreased flammability. In this paper the physical and mechanical properties of nanocomposites are reviewed and discussed in terms of their static and dynamic properties.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP011831

Entities

People

  • Emmanuel P. Giannelis

Organizations

  • Cornell University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Coefficients
  • Composite Materials
  • Diffusion Coefficient
  • Dispersions
  • Engineering
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Molecular Weight
  • Nanocomposites
  • Polymer-Matrix Nanocomposites
  • Polymers
  • Resistance
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials