Hybrid nanocomposite materials made out of integrated inorganic nanoparticles within an organic polymeric matrix canbe foundasgels, thermoplastics, thermosets or elastomers. This class of materials can exhibit the combined advantages of both the integrated nanoparticles, in terms of optical and electrical properties, and the processability of the polymeric matrix. As a result, bulk modification...

In current work, halogenated sunflower oil was reacted with Na2S3 to produce sunflower oil-based polysulfide polymer. Cloisite 30B as organomodified nanoclay was used in different contents to investigate its effect on the properties of the synthesized polymer. All nanocomposites were prepared via in situ polymerization method in aqueous media. Fourier Transform-InfraRe...

This article highlights advancements in polymeric composite/nanocomposites processes and applications for improved radiation shielding high-rate attenuation the spacecraft. Energetic particles, mostly electrons protons, can annihilate or cause space craft hardware failures. The standard practice electronics is utilization of aluminum as safeguard structural enclosure. In space, materials must b...

Shape memory nanocomposites are excellent smart materials which can switch between a variable temporary shape and their original upon exposure to external stimuli such as heat, light, electricity, magnetic fields, moisture, chemicals, pH, etc. Numerous nanofillers have been introduced in polymers carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanodiamonds, nanofibers, Among nanocarbons, graphene has attracted res...

It is difficult for scientists to engineer elastomeric materials that are both strong and tough like spider dragline silk. Inspired by the morphology of spider dragline silk and motivated to develop strong, tough, elastomeric polyurethanes to be used in soldier applications I have prepared polyurethane/clay nanocomposites. Polymer/clay nanocomposites have exhibited great potential for providing...

various morphologies of silica nanoparticles were synthesized by a microwave-assisted pechini method. silica nanostructures were synthesized via a fast reaction between tetra ethyl ortho silicate and ammonia at presence citric acid and other effective agents in pechini procedure. then for preparation of polymer-matrix nanocomposites, sio2 nanoparticles were added to poly carbonate (pc) and poly...