Abstract
Nanofilled polymeric matrices have demonstrated remarkable mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. In this article we review the processing of carbon nanotube, graphene, and clay montmorillonite platelet as potential nanofillers to form nanocomposites. The various functionalization techniques of modifying the nanofillers to enable interaction with polymers are summarized. The importance of filler dispersion in the polymeric matrix is highlighted. Finally, the challenges and future outlook for nanofilled polymeric composites are presented.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | 262 |
| Journal | Materials |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 by the authors.
Keywords
- Carbon nanotubes
- Clay
- Graphene
- Polymer nanocomposites
- Properties