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Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites

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In the past decade, significant progress has been made in the area of advanced polymer materials, especially polymer nanocomposites. Future technology trends demand higher performance and lightweight materials in order to meet system level operational and reliability requirements. By combining the specific properties of the polymer matrix and the unique properties of nano-sized particles, a broad spectrum of properties of nanocomposites can be realized. Optimum combinations of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of polymer materials can be tuned using proper choices of nanoparticles, coatings and processing conditions. In this chapter, recent developments on improving the mechanical and thermal properties of polymer nanocomposites will be summarized.

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The authors wish to acknowledge Dr. Konrad Weeber, Dr. William Premerlani and Dr. Ryan Mills of GE Global Research for their advice and suggestions. Dr. Donald Buckley and Mr. Gerald Irwin offered technical editing comments on the chapter and their input is greatly appreciated.

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Irwin, P., Zhang, W., Cao, Y., Fang, X., Qi Tan, D. (2010). Mechanical and Thermal Properties. In: Nelson, J. (eds) Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1591-7_6

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