New routes for functionalised nanoparticles for polymer nanocomposites

Thesis

Polymer nanocomposites represent a class of advanced, multifunctional materials, combining the attractive features of both nanomaterials and polymers. The level of dispersion of the nanoparticles directly controls the extent to which nanocomposites can maximize the unique attributes of their nano-scale fillers. However, as a consequence of the tendency of nanofillers to agglomerate, the anticipated superior properties of polymer nanocomposites are yet to be realised, and remain merely a th...

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Authors: Shepherd, C

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: Silica; Nanocomposites; Carbon Black; Polypropylene
• Subjects: Chemistry, Physical and theoretical