Advanced polymer nanocomposites: novel properties and applications
Advanced polymer nanocomposites: novel properties and applications
Advanced polymer nanocomposites: novel properties and applications
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Outline<br />
What are Polymer Nanocomposites? Uniqueness?<br />
Length Scale, Interface, Number Density, Critical Concentration<br />
How are They Made? Options?<br />
Nanofillers, Nanoparticles, Synthesis, Interface Modification<br />
Application Examples:<br />
Automotive – Maintaining Performance to Provide Added Value<br />
Barrier - Nano Filler as Part of Formulation<br />
Flame Retardants - NanoFiller‟s Latent Role: Self-Passivation & Reinforcement<br />
CFRF - Approach to “Engineered Materials”<br />
Shape Memory - Impacting the “Dominate” Attribute of the Polymer<br />
“DC” Electrical - NanoParticle Network <strong>and</strong> “Critical Junctions”<br />
Dynamic Electrical - Network Responsivity<br />
Dielectric – Field Distribution, Interfaces <strong>and</strong> Charge Trapping<br />
Next Step: Single Phase PNCs<br />
Summary <strong>and</strong> Conclusions