In materials research, the development of polymer nanocomposites (PN) is rapidly emerging
as a multidisciplinary research field with results that could broaden the applications of …

The applications of nanomaterials have been a multidisciplinary active research area in
recent years because of their unique structure, surface chemistry, chemical and physical …

Thermal analysis is a useful tool for investigating the properties of polymer/clay
nanocomposites and mechanisms of improvement of thermal properties. This review work …

This chapter discusses the basics and principles involved in the instrumentation of
thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Different types of balances, crucibles, and furnaces used …

Nowadays, the quest for fabricating polymeric nanocomposites with enhanced
thermomechanical properties has tremendously escalated as a result of their multifunctional …

Polymer composites offered broad engineered applications, however their diversity get
restricted owing to fluctuations in thermomechanical properties during heating or cooling …

Designing and fabrication of materials with good thermal characteristics is very important for
multifunctional applications of nanomaterials. Thermal analysis is a group of techniques that …

The preparation of high performance materials using renewable resources is a prime goal in
materials science. Composites are amply recognized as an effective route to achieve a new …

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is a thermal analytical technique that measures the
energy absorbed or emitted by a sample as a function of temperature. DSC equipment can …

The objective of this chapter is to establish the use of dynamic mechanical thermal analysis
in characterizing polymer nanocomposites. Dynamic mechanical analysis is a powerful tool …