Polymer nanocomposites containing carbon nanotubes and miscible polymer blends based on poly[ethylene-co-(acrylic acid)]

2008 ◽  
Vol 108 (3) ◽  
pp. 1462-1472 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. H. Antolín-Cerón ◽  
S. Gómez-Salazar ◽  
V. Soto ◽  
M. Ávalos-Borja ◽  
S. M. Nuño-Donlucas
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Acrylic Acid ◽  
Polymer Blends ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Miscible Polymer Blends ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Role of Compatibilization in Polymer Nanocomposites

2009 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D. Kroshefsky ◽  
Jack L. Price ◽  
Duryodhan Mangaraj
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Polymer Blends ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Particle Surface ◽  
Surface Interactions ◽  
Polymeric Nanocomposites ◽  
Matrix Resin ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Improved Performance

Abstract Polymeric nanocomposites based on nanoclay, nanosilica, carbon nanotubes, and ceramic or mineral nanoparticles have been developed for a variety of applications. The large surface-to-mass ratios of these particles require good adsorption of the polymeric material on the particle surface to provide the adhesion levels between the filler and matrix resin necessary for improved performance. We review the basic principles underlying these surface interactions and their application in the preparation of a variety of these nanocomposites, as well as in explaining their performance. We demonstrate that the principles underlying the compatibilization of polymer blends and alloys can be successfully used to design nanocomposites and understand their performance.

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