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Thermomechanical Analysis of Polymer Nanocomposites

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Thermomechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites containing nanofillers in the form of nanoplatelets, nanospheres, and nanocylinders are reviewed. Herein, thermomechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites are discussed based on the structure, morphological behavior, and performance characteristics (mechanical and thermal properties). Using nanofillers in polymers generally improves thermomechanical properties such as stiffness, glass transition, storage and loss modulus, damping coefficient, heat distortion temperature, and thermal expansion coefficient compared to the case where traditional micron-sized particles are used in polymeric systems. In order to maximize thermomechanical properties, new synthesis methods enabling good control of nanofiller dispersion and distribution within the polymer matrix should be developed. This chapter examines the current status of thermomechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites containing nanofillers in the form of nanocylinders, nanospheres, and nanoplatelets, using examples from the literature to highlight important breakthroughs and potential problems.

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This work was supported by Ondokuz Mayis University under Grant No. PYO.MUH.1904.11.008.

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Burgaz, E. (2016). Thermomechanical Analysis of Polymer Nanocomposites. In: Huang, X., Zhi, C. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28238-1_8

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