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Nylon-based polymer nanocomposites

S.-H. Lim,     Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (Simtech), Singapore

A. Dasari,     Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore and Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies of Materials (IMDEA Materials Institute), Spain

Abstract:

This chapter highlights fundamental and recent major developments in the application of various nanoparticles in the design and performance of nylon-based materials. Specifically, it deals with techniques employed to prepare these nanocomposites, their physico-chemical characterization, mechanical and functional properties as well as applications and future prospects.

Key words

polymer nanocomposites

nanoparticles

nylon

barrier

toughness

9.1 Introduction ...

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