NanoparticlesCompositesGrapheneClay NanocompositesSynthesisTransforming nanocomposite materialsInterest in developing nanParticlesMembranesBlendsMaterialsChemistryCarbonCatalystsCompositeNanomaterialsPolypropyleneDispersionHighly branchedFillerAdditivesPropertiesAreas of polymerConductingThermalInterfacesBlendAdvantagesSurface modification2019PrecursorsHybridDegradationMaterialHydrophobicApplicationsStructuresPrecipitationClaysReinforcementProcesses
Nanoparticles11
- At present, I am a Research Professor at the ICMAB where I lead the Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites Group. (icmab.es)
- My scientific activities revolve around the rational design and synthesis of inorganic and hybrid nanoparticles and bio-based nanocomposites and the study of their structural-functional properties, including the better understanding of nano/bio/interactions. (icmab.es)
- The main research focuses on novel nanocomposites materials and the interfaces between inorganic nanoparticles and polymers (inorganic and organic). (kth.se)
- Using of nanocomposite membranes composed of polymer and inorganic nanoparticles is a novel method to enhance gas separation performance. (doaj.org)
- The effects of SiO2 nanoparticles on the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the prepared nanocomposites were studied by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). (doaj.org)
- Synthesis and analysis of nanocomposite materials consisting of polymers and inorganic nanoparticles, with a focus on the directed assembly of nanoparticles into ordered structures. (ausnano.net)
- Nanocomposite materials (nanoclays, carbon nanofibres and nanotubes, nanoparticles). (cidaut.es)
- We probe by SANS the conformation of polymer chains of the matrix in various nanocomposites based on the same building blocks, namely spherical magnetic nanoparticles of maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) as fillers and polystyrene (PS) for the matrix. (cnrs.fr)
- Effects of silica nanoparticles on tribology performance of poly(Epoxy Resin‐Bismaleimide)‐based nanocomposites. (ebsco.com)
- This review summarises the studies on PLA-based nanocomposites (PLA NCs) developed by reinforcing inorganic metal/metallic oxide, graphite and silica-based nanoparticles (NPs) that exhibit remarkable improvement in terms of storage modulus, tensile strength, crystallinity, glass transition temperature (Tg) value, antimicrobial property and a decrease in water vapour and oxygen permeability when compared with the pristine PLA films. (irta.cat)
- Self-Assembly' of Nanocomposite Particles by Precipitation or Flocculation of Pre-Formed Nanoparticles -- 7.3. (edu.au)
Composites5
- His pioneering materials processing approaches have been recognized internationally and have opened up new venues in optical coatings, nano-architectured materials, multifunctional ceramics, and hybrid polymer composites. (pnnl.gov)
- Conventional particulate polymer composites, often called filled polymers, are of noteworthy commercial importance as materials in industrial applications. (aiche.org)
- Our 3DG matrix has been synthesized by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) with particulate nickel catalysts, and used as a scaffold for the polymer composites. (cdc.gov)
- A review on the mechanical properties of polymer composites reinforced by carbon nanotubes and graphene. (iranrubbermag.ir)
- Great efforts are placed on controlling and studying the structure and properties of heterogeneous polymer systems such as block and graft copolymers, ionomers, blends, nano-composites and biopolymers. (lu.se)
Graphene2
- Influence of Curing Agents Molecular Structures on Interfacial Characteristics of Graphene/Epoxy Nanocomposites: A Molecular Dynamics Framework. (ebsco.com)
- In this work, we created polypropylene nanocomposites with homogeneous dispersion of CNTs and reduced graphene oxides via a facile polymer-latex-coating plus melt-mixing strategy, and investigated their synergistic effects in their viscoelastic, gas barrier, and flammability properties. (edu.au)
Clay Nanocomposites8
- Polymer clay nanocomposites have received considerable attention since the polymer properties can be greatly improved by the presence of nanosized clay particles. (aiche.org)
- This study is focused on polyester-clay nanocomposites. (aiche.org)
- The work presents the assessment of mechanical and tribological properties and highlights the alkali resistance of polyester clay nanocomposites. (aiche.org)
- There is much interest in polymer/clay nanocomposites because of the improved properties exhibited by the nanocomposites. (justia.com)
- Polymer/clay nanocomposites typically suffer from poor color and appearance due to the presence of the clay. (justia.com)
- One objective of this invention is to provide clays intercalated with colorants and/or optical brighteners that mask the color of the clay and provide polymer/clay nanocomposites that are colorless, white, or slightly colored. (justia.com)
- It is also an object of this invention to provide clays intercalated with colorants that provide colored polymer/clay nanocomposites. (justia.com)
- However, incorporation of the pigments into thermoplastic polymer/clay nanocomposites, especially those with processing temperatures well above 200° C., is neither contemplated nor disclosed. (justia.com)
Synthesis7
- The Materials Chemistry Group is prominent in the development of polymers and nanocomposites that can self-heal in response to mechanical damage, and also in the synthesis and structural analysis of inorganic networks that show negative thermal expansion effects. (reading.ac.uk)
- Some possibilities to increase the environmental sustainability in the synthesis of nanocomposite PUs include the use of chemicals and additives derived from renewable sources (such as vegetable oils or biomass wastes), which comprise increasingly wider base raw materials. (mdpi.com)
- Recent Developments on the Synthesis of Nanocomposite Materials via Ball Milling Approach for Energy Storage Applications. (ebsco.com)
- Synthesis and Characterization of Copolymers and Nanocomposites from Limonene, Styrene and Organomodified-Clay Using Ultrasonic Assisted Method. (ebsco.com)
- In the present work, we report a simple synthesis method for preparation of copolymers and nanocomposites from limonene and styrene using clay as a catalyst. (ebsco.com)
- Chemistry) Synthesis polymer-bound small-molecule kinase inhibitors as anti-tumour agents. (sun.ac.za)
- This includes the design, synthesis and functionalization of complex macromolecular structures using a variety of polymerization strategies, as well as an extensive characterization of their structural, thermal, viscoelastic and transport properties such as detection of free volume dimensions in polymer materials. (lu.se)
Transforming nanocomposite materials1
- A strong focus is directed towards transforming nanocomposite materials into functional prototypes, and Olsson has 8 worldwide patents in the above-related field. (kth.se)
Interest in developing nan1
- The challenge and interest in developing nanocomposites is to find ways to create macroscopic components that benefit from the unique physical and mechanical properties of very small objects within them. (marketsandmarkets.com)
Particles8
- The incorporation of nanoscale metal and metal-based particles into inorganic and polymeric/organic matrices represent an attractive field of research as compared to conventional phase-separated macrocomposites [ 1 - 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
- ii) for the athermal interaction between grafted particles and polymer, the radius of gyration is either unchanged when particles are individually dispersed or compressed of almost 11% when particles are forming overlapped clusters. (cnrs.fr)
- Despite the remaining relatively small deviations, this is to our best knowledge the first unambiguous experimental evidence on a single system of the influence of the well-known nanofiller dispersion onto the mean chain conformation in nanocomposites for different polymer-particles interactions ranging from attractive to repulsive. (cnrs.fr)
- Polymer-Polymer Hybrid Particles -- 7.2.2. (edu.au)
- Inorganic and Polymer Nanocomposite Particles -- 7.2.3. (edu.au)
- Interdiffusion of Polymers in Multiphase Particles -- 8.6. (edu.au)
- Morphology studies showed that hydroxyapatite particles with the average size of 50 nm were distributed homogeneously in the polymer matrix. (yildiz.edu.tr)
- According to the TEM micrographs, inorganic particles were needle-like and had regular crystallographic orientation. (yildiz.edu.tr)
Membranes4
- Fields of particular importance include materials for sustainable energy applications, especially ionic polymer membranes for fuel cells and hydrogen production, and thermoelectric inorganic materials for recovering energy from waste heat. (reading.ac.uk)
- Exploring fabrication processes for polymeric, inorganic, and composite membranes, the book details the effects of different fabrication conditions and how these conditions can be controlled to optimize membrane construction and the subsequent application of the membrane system. (routledge.com)
- It examines the advantages and disadvantages of each type of membrane, including the malleable yet vulnerable polymeric membranes, the robust yet costly inorganic membranes, and composite membranes, constructed with a blend of inorganic and organic materials. (routledge.com)
- These characterizations are of relevance for polymer electrolyte membranes, packaging materials, bioplastics, polymer coatings, and membranes for separation processes and controlled release. (lu.se)
Blends7
- Polymer blends. (cidaut.es)
- Obtain compatibilizers (polymer blends, reinforcers, etc. (cidaut.es)
- His current research focuses on polymer materials and nanomaterials as well as polymer blends. (scitechnol.com)
- Bulk heterojunction solar cells based on blends of quantum dots and conjugated polymers are a promising configuration for obtaining high-efficiency, cheaply fabricated solution-processed photovoltaic devices. (canada.ca)
- This is attributed to major challenges that still need to be overcome before conjugated polymer-quantum dot blends can be considered viable for commercial application, such as controlling the film morphology and interfacial structure to ensure efficient charge transfer and charge transport. (canada.ca)
- In this work, we present our findings with respect to the recent development of bulk heterojunctions made from conjugated polymer-quantum dot blends, list the ongoing strategies being attempted to improve performance, and highlight the key areas of research that need to be pursued to further develop this technology. (canada.ca)
- Colloidal Nanocomposites from Particle Blends -- 7.4.1. (edu.au)
Materials13
- Olsson's doctoral studies on magnetic nanoparticle dispersions in thermoset polymers (2002-2007) were followed by works devising a system for nanofibre reinforced silicone materials for Mölnlycke Health Care AB (2007-2008). (kth.se)
- As an additive for inorganic composite materials, used for strengthening, molding, and filling of rubber/polymer materials. (cookingmamacookoff.com)
- Hybrid thermoelectric (TE) nanocomposites containing conducting polymers and nanocarbon materials have been extensively studied in recent years due to their unique advantages over single-phase organic/inorganic TE materials. (cdc.gov)
- Nanocarbon materials have been developed as conductive nanofillers to improve the electrical conductivity of the polymer matrix, and to create a strong p-p interfacial interaction with the matrix to enhance the TE performance. (cdc.gov)
- However, previous designs of the hybrid TE nanocomposites tend to cause aggregation of nanocarbon materials, which is detrimental to the TE performance. (cdc.gov)
- No. 4,739,007 discloses polyamide/clay nanocomposite materials containing clays intercalated with alkylammonium salts. (justia.com)
- Reinforced composite materials (with fibreglass, vegetable fibres, inorganic loads). (cidaut.es)
- Organic materials [ 1 ] emerged as a very attractive solution for this scope, their lower efficiencies with respect to inorganic materials being compensated by lower fabrication costs and higher flexibility. (springer.com)
- Hybrid materials have also been investigated as a way to combine the low production costs of organic materials with the high efficiency of inorganic materials [ 2 - 8 ]. (springer.com)
- Featured Application: The focus of this research paper is to deploy ball milled nanocomposite materials for potential energy storage applications. (ebsco.com)
- Conducting polymers (CPs) have received a lot of attention because of their unique advantages over popular materials, such as universal and tunable electrical conductivity, simple invention approach, high mechanical strength, low weight, low price, and. (ebsco.com)
- Such devices are of significant interest as they have the potential to leverage the advantages of both types of materials, such as the high mobility, band gap tunability and possibility of multiple exciton generation in quantum dots together with the high mechanical flexibility and large molar extinction coefficient of conjugated polymers. (canada.ca)
- The relationships between macromolecular structure, microstructure and different materials properties of homogeneous and heterogeneous polymers are central within our research. (lu.se)
Chemistry2
- Due to the high-surface areas of the nanofillers and their molecular-level interactions with the matrix, there is great interest in nanocomposites due to significant scientific questions relating to interfacial chemistry and physics as well as their greatly enhanced practical properties. (hindawi.com)
- Research spans the broad areas of polymer chemistry, surface chemistry, computational chemistry and solid-state inorganic chemistry. (reading.ac.uk)
Carbon4
- Carbon can come from either inorganic or organic sources, but most commercially-sourced flake is made up of organic deposits. (tatayoung.com)
- Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their nanocomposites are used in various products and technologies due to their unique characteristics. (benthamscience.com)
- Mechanisms of single-walled carbon nanotube network formation and its configuration in polymer-based nanocomposites. (ki.si)
- The carbon source material can be either organic or inorganic, although most commercially sourced flake graphite comes from organic deposits. (rboschco.com)
Catalysts1
- Size controlled Pt over mesoporous NiO nanocomposite catalysts : thermal catalysis vs. photocatalysis. (ki.si)
Composite2
- It was revealed that the inorganic phase in the nano-composite was carbonate-substituted hydroxyapatite with low crystallinity. (yildiz.edu.tr)
- On that basis, this study was designed to verify whether tooth whitening alters the color of a universal nanocomposite and to test the hypothesis that significant color alteration after whitening only occurs when the composite contains acquired extrinsic pigments. (bvsalud.org)
Nanomaterials1
- Two-dimensional Inorganic Nanomaterials for Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites. (wikipedia.org)
Polypropylene1
- Lot of research work have been carried out in different polymer systems like epoxy, polyesteramide, polyimide, polyurethane and polypropylene. (aiche.org)
Dispersion1
- However, dispersion of the inorganic filler at the nanometer scale has led to significant improvements in the properties of polymer nanocomposites. (aiche.org)
Highly branched1
Filler2
- Polymer-layered silicate (PLS) nanocomposites show high stiffness, strength and excellent barrier properties with far less filler content compared to conventional glass or mineral filled polymers. (aiche.org)
- PANI polymer was electrochemically grown on the 3DG scaffold as a filler to further tune the TE properties. (cdc.gov)
Additives1
- First, the fluorinated aliphatic chemical species are hydrophobic surface modification additives that preferentially migrate to the polymer surface that is exposed to air. (techbriefs.com)
Properties7
- A nanocomposite is a material designed for enhanced performance in any number of unique applications through improvement in structural, functional or cosmetic properties. (marketsandmarkets.com)
- Polymer nanocomposites offer a unique combination of properties that make them attractive alternatives for the packaging industry and hence packaging industry dominated the nanocomposites market with highest market share in 2014. (marketsandmarkets.com)
- The preparation of nanocomposite structures over thick film metal oxide gas sensors could provide advantages because they combine the properties of the inorganic fillers with the processability and flexibility of polymers and because they could be operated at lower temperatures [ 13 , 14 ]. (hindawi.com)
- Preliminary test on the sensing properties of the nanocomposite thick films were carried on by measuring the temporal variation of the electrical resistance in presence of NO 2 , CO and CO 2 , at a working temperature of 200°C. Rather high sensitivity towards NO 2 detection and selectivity to CO and CO 2 in the presence of water vapors was found for samples obtained at higher laser power density. (hindawi.com)
- Properties of Nanocomposites -- 7.1.2. (edu.au)
- Three Lessons about the Properties of Waterborne Nanocomposite Films -- 7.5.1. (edu.au)
- Recently, several studies have reported significant synergies in the mechanical, electrical and thermal conductivity properties of polymer nanocomposites by incorporating their nanohybrids. (edu.au)
Areas of polymer1
- The Zhang group has an active research in both fundamental and applied areas of polymer and macromolecular science and engineering. (lu.se)
Conducting2
Interfaces1
- Interface Width at Polymer-Polymer Interfaces -- 5.1.2. (edu.au)
Blend1
- Structural and Physical Comparison Between CS/PVP Blend and CS/PVP/Sr-Hexaferrite Nanocomposite Films. (ebsco.com)
Advantages1
- Despite these advantages, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of these hybrid devices has remained relatively low at around 6%, well behind that of all-organic or all-inorganic solar cells. (canada.ca)
Surface modification1
- Recent development in the formation and surface modification of cellulose-bead nanocomposites as adsorbents for water purification: a comprehensive review. (ebsco.com)
20191
- [143 Pages Report] The polymer nanocomposites market in terms of value is expected to reach above $5,100 million by 2020, growing at a significant CAGR from 2014 to 2019. (marketsandmarkets.com)
Precursors2
- A mixture containing iron pentacarbonyl (Fe(CO)5) and hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO)-as iron and polymer precursors, respectively, and ethylene-as reaction sensitizer was employed. (hindawi.com)
- Nowadays, the chemical industry is looking for sustainable chemicals to synthesize nanocomposite bio-based polyurethane foams, PUs, with the aim to replace the conventional petrochemical precursors. (mdpi.com)
Hybrid5
- The polymer nanocomposites market is moderately fragmented, where 3D System (U.S.), Foster Corporation (U.S.), Industrial Nanotech (U.S.), Hybrid Plastics Inc. (U.S.), Inframat Corporation (U.K.), InMat Inc. (U.S.), and Nanocor Incorporated (U.S.) captured majority of the market share in production and supply. (marketsandmarkets.com)
- A bulk heterojunction of porous silicon and eumelanin, where the columnar pores of porous silicon are filled with eumelanin, is proposed as a new organic-inorganic hybrid material for photovoltaic applications. (springer.com)
- Thats why we chose to pursue the hybrid nanocomposite approach, incorporating inorganic nanorods into organic semiconductor films. (batteriesdigest.com)
- The nanorod/polymer hybrid elements can be mass-produced under ambient conditions without any of these complicated and expensive steps. (batteriesdigest.com)
- Montheil T, Echalier C, Martinez J, Subra G, Mehdi A. Inorganic polymerization: an attractive route to biocompatible hybrid hydrogels. (nature.com)
Degradation1
- Antioxidant, Anti-Bacterial, and Congo Red Dye Degradation Activity of Ag x O-Decorated Mustard Oil-Derived rGO Nanocomposites. (ebsco.com)
Material6
- The upcoming technological advancements, bio-raw material developments, and innovative techniques developed for the use of polymer nanocomposites will be the key influencing factors for the global market, with increased emphasis on the current cost and their applications. (marketsandmarkets.com)
- Thick films prepared from the low-polymer content Fe-based/polymer material were examined for the sensing capabilities, by testing the variation of the electrical resistance in presence of CO, and CH 4 gases, at a working temperature of 450°C [ 17 ]. (hindawi.com)
- This invention also relates to a polymer-clay nanocomposite comprising (i) a melt-processible matrix polymer, and (ii) a layered clay material intercalated with at least one cationic colorant, optical brightener or a mixture thereof, wherein the clay-cation colorant/optical brightener intercalate is incorporated into the matrix polymer. (justia.com)
- In accordance with the purpose(s) of this invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, this invention, in one embodiment, relates to a polymer-clay nanocomposite comprising (i) a melt-processible matrix polymer, and incorporated therein (ii) a colorant composition comprising a clay material intercalated with at least one cationic colorant having a cation group and a chromophore group. (justia.com)
- In another embodiment, this invention relates to a polymer-clay nanocomposite comprising (i) a melt-processible matrix polymer, and incorporated therein (ii) an optical brightener composition comprising a clay material intercalated with at least one optical brightener having a cation group and a chromophore group. (justia.com)
- In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for preparing a polymer-clay nanocomposite comprising (i) preparing an intercalated layered clay material by reacting a swellable layered clay material with a cationic colorant, optical brightener, or a mixture thereof, and (ii) incorporating the intercalated clay material in a matrix polymer by melt processing the matrix polymer with the intercalated clay. (justia.com)
Hydrophobic1
- Unconventional solubilization of sparingly water soluble (hydrophobic) substances using inorganic ions. (cnrs.fr)
Applications4
- The new applications of Nanocomposites in the growing packaging, automotive and electronics & semiconductor sector are one of the major driving factors for the polymer nanocomposites market. (marketsandmarkets.com)
- The report analyzes the polymer nanocomposites market in various applications and covers the market demand with respective regions. (marketsandmarkets.com)
- Applications of Colloidal Nanocomposites -- 7.2. (edu.au)
- Song F, Li X, Wang Q, Liao L, Zhang C. Nanocomposite hydrogels and their applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering. (nature.com)
Structures1
- In this paper, by applying the one-step laser pyrolysis to a gas mixtures containing Fe(CO) 5 and methyl methacrylate (MMA) we have prepared metal-based nanocomposites, presenting mainly core-shell structures. (hindawi.com)
Precipitation1
- A new biomimetic precipitation technique was developed to synthesize hydroxyapatite/collagen nanocomposites. (yildiz.edu.tr)
Clays1
Reinforcement1
- The nano-clay reinforcement influences the tensile and fracture toughness of the polyester nanocomposites. (aiche.org)