Chemical methods developed over the past two decades enable preparation of colloidal
nanocrystals with uniform size and shape. These Brownian objects readily order into …

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 …

When cooled or pressurized, polymer melts exhibit a tremendous reduction in molecular
mobility. If the process is performed at a constant rate, the structural relaxation time of the …

Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) provides reliable information about the viscoelastic
behavior of neat and filled polymers. The properties of filled polymers are relevant to …

Incorporation of nanofillers into the organic coatings might enhance their barrier
performance, by decreasing the porosity and zigzagging the diffusion path for deleterious …

Polymer-based composites were heralded in the 1960s as a new paradigm for materials. By
dispersing strong, highly stiff fibres in a polymer matrix, high-performance lightweight …

The understanding of the basic physical relationships between nano-scale structural
variables and the macroscale properties of polymer nanocomposites remains in its infancy …

Graphene, a single-atom-thick sheet of carbon in a 2-D network, has been the center of
attention owing to its high specific area and outstanding mechanical, electrical, and thermal …

The interaction between carbon nanotubes and polymers is critically reviewed. The
interfacial characteristics directly influence the efficiency of nanotube reinforcements in …

In this article, the effects of size and confinement at the nanometre size scale on both the
melting temperature, T m, and the glass transition temperature, T g, are reviewed. Although …