Hybrid materials, organic-inorganic nanoparticle-based

The introduction of ferroelectric nanoparticles in polymeric matrices seems attractive for improving the dielectric permittivity of polymeric-based materials. New pyro-and piezoelectric systems have been proposed, and better efficiency has been obtained by using ferroelectric particles with d 700 nm. However, the understanding of correlations between structure and macroscopic properties needs to be improved. Nevertheless, it is interesting to note that smart hybrid materials have been prepared by combining organic and inorganic phases, which illustrates the versatility of such nanocomposites. 

Soft nanohybrid materials with novel organic-inorganic network structures, such as nanohydrogels, soft nanocomposites (solid), and their derivatives are described in the chapter Soft Nanohybrid Materials Consisting of Polymer-Clay Networks. Synthesis of polymer hybrids based on metal-oxide nanoparticles are discussed in Fabrication of Metal Oxide-Polymer Hybrid Nanocomposites. Some properties and applications of these hybrid nanocomposites are also discussed in this chapter. 

E., and Lorenzo, E. (2009) Gold nanoparticles-induced enhancement of the analytical response of an electrochemical biosensor based on an organic-inorganic hybrid composite material. Talanta,... 

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