Polymer-nanoparticle composites application

Besides clay-based nanocomposites, there has been huge discussion on the metallic and semiconductor-based hybrid materials. The ability of polymer materials to assemble into nanostructures describes the use of polymers providing exquisite order to nanoparticles. Finally, a discussion on potential applications of polymer—nanoparticle composites with a special focus on the use of dendrite polymers and nanoparticles for catalysis should follow (Polymer-Nanoparticle Composites Part 1 (Nanotechnology), 2010) (Figure 1.15). 

Polymer-nanoparticle composite materials have a wide range of existing and potential applications. Since the RESOLV method allows considerable flexibility in the selection of stabilization agents, including the use of the matrix polymer itself as a stabilization agent, polymer-nanoparticle composite films may be prepared that are free from foreign substances. These clean nanocomposite materials are particularly useful in biomedical applications. 

T. Hanemann and D.V. Szabo. Polymer-Nanoparticle Composites From Synthesis to Modem Applications, Materials, Vol. 3, 2010, pp. 3468-3517. 

Lynden A. Archer is aprofessor of chemical engineering at Cornell University and the William C. Hooey director of the School of Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering Ithaca, New York. Since 2008, he has served as co-director of the KAUST-Cornell University (K AUST-CU) Center for energy and sustainability, which focuses on basic research and applications of polymer-nanoparticle composite materials. 

CNTs-nanoparticles composites have also been exploited for electrochemical sensing applications [17, 118, 119[. Incorporation of metal and oxide nanoparticles has been demonstrated to enhance the electrocatalytical efficiency. A wide range of particles have been used (Pt, Pd, Co, FeCo alloy, Co, Cu, Ag, Cu) and in some cases such CNT/nanoparticles have been combined together with charged polymers [17]. 

In this work, we introduce nanoparticle/polymer matrix composites to the readers, in combination with our research experience. In order to fully describe the nanoparticle/polymer matrix composites, we will discuss the synthesis and modification of nanoparticles and the preparation, characterization, and applications of nanoparticle/polymer matrix composites. 

Paul and Robeson et al. [139] have published an extremely informative review on the properties of exfoliated nanoclay-based nanocomposites. These have dominated the polymer literature, but there are a large number of other significant areas of current and emerging interest. This review details the technology involved with exfoliated clay-based nanocomposites and also includes other important areas, such as barrier properties, flammability resistance, biomedical applications, electrical/electronic/optoelectronic applications, and fuel cell interests. The important question of the nanoeffect of nanoparticles or fiber inclusion relative to their large-scale counterparts is addressed relative to crystallization and glass transition behavior. Other polymer (and composite)-based properties derive benefits from the nanoscale filler or fiber addition, and fhese questions are addressed. 

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