Continuous hydrothermal synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles: applications and future directions

JA Darr, J Zhang, NM Makwana, X Weng - Chemical reviews, 2017 - ACS Publications
Nanomaterials are at the leading edge of the emerging field of nanotechnology. Their
unique and tunable size-dependent properties (in the range 1–100 nm) make these …

Polymer nanocomposites from modified clays: Recent advances and challenges

M Kotal, AK Bhowmick - Progress in Polymer Science, 2015 - Elsevier
Since the end of the last century, the discovery of polymer nanocomposites and their ever-
expanding use in various applications has been the result of continuous developments in …

Systematic review of encapsulation and shape-stabilization of phase change materials

C Cárdenas-Ramírez, F Jaramillo, M Gómez - Journal of Energy Storage, 2020 - Elsevier
In the development of renewable energies, thermal energy storage (TES) has become a key
opportunity to relieve to some extent the increase in energy demand and supply. The past …

Nano clays and its composites for food packaging applications

RK Deshmukh, L Hakim, K Akhila, D Ramakanth… - International Nano …, 2023 - Springer
In nature, nano clays can be found in abundance; they are phyllosilicate minerals with a
platelet-like shape, flaky, soft structure, low specific gravity, and high aspect ratio. Physical …

Preparation and characterisation of silicone-based coatings filled with carbon nanotubes and natural sepiolite and their application as marine fouling-release coatings

A Beigbeder, P Degee, SL Conlan, RJ Mutton… - Biofouling, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
This article reports on the preparation and partial characterisation of silicone-based coatings
filled with low levels of either synthetic multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) or natural …

Controlling the dynamic percolation of carbon nanotube based conductive polymer composites by addition of secondary nanofillers: the effect on electrical conductivity …

E Bilotti, H Zhang, H Deng, R Zhang, Q Fu… - Composites Science and …, 2013 - Elsevier
In this paper, the electrical properties of ternary nanocomposites based on thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are studied. In particular …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical and thermal properties of sepiolite strengthened thermoplastic polymer nanocomposites: A comprehensive review

ZI Khan, U Habib, ZB Mohamad, ARB Rahmat… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Sepiolite (Si 12 Mg 8 O 30 (OH, F) 4].(H 2 O) 4· 8H 2 O) is a valuable filler with an
enormous capacity to be used in thermoplastic composites, substituting costly reinforcing …

Flame-retardant effect of sepiolite on an intumescent flame-retardant polypropylene system

Y Liu, J Zhao, CL Deng, L Chen… - Industrial & …, 2011 - ACS Publications
Intumescent flame-retardant polypropylene-containing phosphorus and nitrogen
compounds were enhanced significantly by adding a small amount of sepiolite as a …

Effect of melt blending processing on mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites: a review

M Albdiry - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Various parameters of a melt blending processing including the extruders' type, processing
conditions (barrel temperature, screw speed and screw configuration), shear rate, residence …

Starch nano-biocomposites based on needle-like sepiolite clays

F Chivrac, E Pollet, M Schmutz, L Avérous - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2010 - Elsevier
This paper reports the successful elaboration and study of plasticized starch nano-
biocomposites elaborated with needle-shaped nanofillers, namely natural sepiolite (SEP …