PP/MMT Nanocomposite: Mathematic Modelling of Layered Nanofiller

An Investigation of Polymeric Nanocomposite: Surface Functionalization and Nanofiller Effect

Polyethylene nanocomposite dielectrics: Implications of nanofiller orientation on high field properties and energy storage

orientation on high field properties and energy storage V. Tomer, G. Polizos, C. A. Randall, and E. Manias Center of Dielectric Studies (CDS), Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, 260 MRL–University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA Polymer Nanostructrures Lab–Center for the Study of Polymeric Systems (CSPS), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylv...

Understanding the relationship of performance with nanofiller content in the biomimetic layered nanocomposites.

Montmorillonite/poly(vinyl alcohol) (MMT/PVA) nanocomposites spanning the complete range of MMT content (0-100 wt%) are prepared by simple evaporation-induced assembly. Effects of MMT content on the structure and mechanical properties of nanocomposites are systematically investigated and exhibit two important transitions at MMT contents of 30 wt% and 70 wt%. In the range of 0-30 wt%, the nanoco...

Enhanced Capacitance of Hybrid Layered Graphene/Nickel Nanocomposite for Supercapacitors

In this work, Ni nanoparticles were directly decorated on graphene (G) nanosheets via mechanical ball milling. Based on transmission electron microscopy observations, the Ni nanoparticles were well dispersed and attached to the G nanosheet without any agglomerations. Electrochemical results showed that the capacitance of a G/Ni nanocomposite was 275 F g(-1) at a current density of 2 A g(-1), wh...

A strong bio-inspired layered PNIPAM-clay nanocomposite hydrogel.

The demand for robust hydrogels in pharmaceutical, biomedical, and industrial applications has motivated intense research efforts in these wet polymeric materials. Recent advances have resulted in different strategies for creating highly stretchable polymeric hydrogels, including sliding-ring gels (SR gels), nanocomposite gels (NC gels), doublenetwork gels (DN gels), macromolecular microsphere ...