Polymer Based Hybrid Nanocomposites; A Progress Toward Enhancing Interfacial Interaction and Tailoring Advanced...

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Polymer Science
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Organic/inorganic hybrid nanocomposites offer unique properties by integrating distinct material components.
• Polymer-based hybrid nanocomposites are emerging advanced materials with significant application potential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a chronological overview of landmark results in polymer-based hybrid nanocomposites.
• To highlight the impact, importance, and advanced applications of these materials.

Main Methods:

• Investigation of three types of nanocomposites: polymer-layered silicate (PLS), polymer/graphene oxide, and polymer/inorganic silica.
• Preparation of nanocomposites with dispersed phases in the nanometer range.
• Utilizing sol-gel reactions for creating polymer hybrid nanocomposites with isodimensional silica phases.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated successful synthesis and characterization of diverse polymer-based hybrid nanocomposites.
• Detailed the chronological progress and key findings over two decades of research.
• Showcased the unique properties arising from the combination of organic and inorganic constituents.

Conclusions:

• Polymer-based hybrid nanocomposites represent a significant advancement in materials science.
• These materials exhibit versatile properties suitable for various advanced applications.
• Continued research in this field promises further innovation and technological breakthroughs.