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Environmental Nanotechnology Volume 4 pp 265–315Cite as

Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Characterization

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This chapter presents the fundamental properties of polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) and their characteristics that play a significant role in deciding their capability for the advanced energy storage devices. The various synthesization methods used for the preparation of polymer electrolytes are described followed by the characterization techniques used for the analysis. The properties of the polymer host, salt, nanofiller, ionic liquid, plasticizer, and nanoclay–nanorod–nanowire are described. Various ion transport mechanisms with different nanoparticle dispersions in polymer electrolytes are highlighted. Various important results are summarized, and a pathway is built to fulfill the dream of the future renewable source of energy that is economical and environmental benign. Chapter motivation is focused on the investigation of the role of polymer host, aspect ratio, surface area, nanoparticle shape, and size in terms of boosting the electrolytic–electrochemical properties of PNC. It will certainly help in order to open new doors toward the development of advanced polymeric materials with overall balancing property for enhancement of the fast solid-state ionic conductor which would revolutionize the energy storage–conversion device technology.

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Arya, A., Sharma, A.L. (2020). Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Characterization. In: Dasgupta, N., Ranjan, S., Lichtfouse, E. (eds) Environmental Nanotechnology Volume 4. Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, vol 32. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26668-4_8

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