Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites

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A description of various characterization techniques for studying the dispersion of nanoparticles, curing kinetics and thermal degradation will facihtate the readers better understanding of these techniques. Information on the applications of polymer nanocomposites in various fields has also been incorporated. 

Incorporation of nanoparticle in the polymer has improved the properties of the polymer significantly and it makes way for using nanocomposites in various engineering applications like military equipment, safety, protective garments, automotive, aerospace, electronics, biotechnology and medical applications [113-126]. In this section the potential application of polymer nanocomposites is discussed and consolidated in Tables 9.20 and 9.21. 

Optical properties The most important optical properties of a material are its transparency and refractive index. Transparency is the physical property allowing the transmission of light through a material. It is important for many practical applications of polymer nanocomposites. The refractive index is the ratio of speed of the light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium. It is the most important property of optical systems that use refraction, and its can be measured by a refractometer. 

More examples of the application of polymer nanocomposite for the fabrication of OLEDs are presented in Chaps. 7 and 8. 

The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive information about the two most important facets of polymer nanocomposites technology, thermal stability and flame retardancy. These two effects ensure a large number of potential applications of polymer nanocomposites. This book provides information regarding their mechanisms of action, as well as practical examples of recent advances in the generation of polymer nanocomposites that are thermally stable and flame retardant. 

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