Sentences with phrase «polymer nanocomposites»
Polymer nanocomposites refer to materials made from tiny particles called nanoparticles that are mixed into plastic-like substances called polymers. These particles enhance the properties of the polymer, making it stronger, more durable, and resistant to things like heat, electricity, and chemicals. This combination of particles and polymers creates a material that can be used in various applications, from construction materials to electronics. Full definition
They then plan to explore other application - driven polymer / particle systems, such as polylactide / nanoparticle systems that can be engineered as next - generation biodegradable and sustainable polymer nanocomposites, and polyethylene / silica, which is used in car bumpers, buildings, and bridges.
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While researchers focusing on polymer nanocomposites have achieved facile control of nanoparticle organization in an amorphous polymer matrix (i.e. the polymer does not crystallize), to date no one has been able to tune nanoparticle assembly in a crystalline polymer matrix.
Kumar's group, experts in tuning the structure and therefore the properties of polymer nanocomposites, found that, by mixing nanoparticles in a solution of polymers (polyethylene oxide) and changing the crystallization speed by varying the degree of sub-cooling (namely how far below the melting point the crystallization was conducted), they could control how the nanoparticles self - assembled into three different scale regimes: nano, micro, and macro-meter.
Spiders spin reinforced silk (May 2015) Bone nanocomposites marry strength and compatibility (Mar 2015) Mimicking bone with polymer nanocomposites (Nov 2014) Nanotubes help turn stem cells into cartilage (Sep 2013)
As discussed above, nano - engineered materials in automotive products include polymer nanocomposites structural parts; high - power rechargeable battery systems; thermoelectric materials for temperature control; lower rolling - resistance tires; high - efficiency / low - cost sensors and electronics; thin - film smart solar panels; and fuel additives and improved catalytic converters for cleaner exhaust and extended range.
Inorganic / Polymer Nanocomposites for Dental Restorative and Bone Replacement Applications, Qing Liu, USA
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