The addition of nanoparticles (NPs) to a polymer matrix, forming a polymer nanocomposite
(PNC), is known to alter the microscopic dynamic processes of both species which leads to …

For almost a decade, growing experimental evidence has revealed a strong correlation
between the properties of nanoconfined polymers and the number of chains irreversibly …

In recent years it has become clear that the interfacial layer formed around nanoparticles in
polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) is critical for controlling their macroscopic properties. The …

Recent advances in optical microscopy instrumentation and processing techniques have led
to imaging that both breaks the diffraction barrier and enables sub-pixel resolution. This …

The addition of nanoparticles (NPs) to polymers is a powerful method to improve the
mechanical and other properties of macromolecular materials. Such hybrid polymer–particle …

The motion of nanoparticles in a polymer matrix is dictated by the intricate coupling of the
nanoparticles and surrounding polymers. Various length-and time-scale dependent features …

Modern microelectronics and emerging technologies such as wearable electronics and soft
robotics require elastomers to integrate high damping with low thermal resistance to avoid …

Despite the wide use of polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) in various applications, our
understanding of the microscopic parameters controlling their macroscopic properties …

The addition of nanofillers to rubber matrices is a powerful route to improve the mechanical
properties. Here, we focus on a molecular understanding of basic mechanisms that are …

The addition of nanoparticles to a polymer matrix is a well-known process to improve the
mechanical properties of polymers. Many studies of mechanical reinforcement in polymer …