Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites Matrices

Abstract

Polymeric nanocomposites matrices are extremely desirable and the most adaptable materials these days because of their green usage, readiness, and low cost. They do not only own exceptional properties but can also be made to display combination of properties for multifunctional applications. Polymer nanocomposites can be useful to numerous fields such as in food packaging, as biosensors, and as adsorbents, and biomedical applications. They are useful in almost every area of life including sports, aerospace, electronics, automotive, electrical, energy, marine, etc. Development of these polymer nanocomposites involves systematic design, selection of material, and synthesis. They can be synthesized through many approaches such as intercalation, direct mixing of nanofillers with polymer, sol-gel, and in situ polymerization. The most generally used synthesis practices, including ultrasonication-assisted solution mixing, ball milling, double-screw extrusion, shear mixing, and three roll milling methods, are discussed in the framework of their applicability to diverse nanofillers and matrices and the scalability for industrial applications.