Defense University Research Initiative on Nanotechnology: Microstructure, Processing and Mechanical Performance of Polymeric Nanocomposites

摘要

This research was directed towards the development of fundamental understanding of the connections amongst the microstructure, processing and macroscopic properties of polymeric based nanocomposites. Blending of 0-, 1-, and 2- dimensional inorganic fillers such as POSS, carbon nanotubes, and nano- clay platelets into polymeric matrices enabled exploration of various filler/matrix combinations on mechanical properties.