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Synthesis, Morphologies and Building Applications of Nanostructured Polymers
Yong Lu1, Kwok Wei Shah2, Jianwei Xu3
1School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, 4 Architecture Drive, Singapore 117566, Singapore. luyong9720@gmail.com.
Polymers
|April 11, 2019
Summary
Nanostructured polymers (NSPs), including polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) and polymer nanofibers (PNFs), offer enhanced properties for building applications. These materials show promise in areas like thermal energy storage and pollution filtration.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Nanostructured polymers (NSPs) are materials at the nanoscale, encompassing various morphologies like nanoparticles and nanofibers.
- These NSPs possess enhanced structural and mechanical properties, making them suitable for specialized applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the morphologies and synthesis methods of NSPs, focusing on polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) and polymer nanofibers (PNFs).
- To introduce representative NSPs utilized in the construction industry.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) via physical methods (e.g., solvent evaporation) or direct nanosynthesis.
- Production of polymer nanofibers (PNFs) primarily through electrospinning techniques.
Main Results:
- NSPs exhibit superior properties, positioning them as valuable materials for construction.
- PNFs are effective for noise and air pollution filtration and can incorporate phase change materials for thermal energy storage.
Conclusions:
- NSPs, particularly PNPs and PNFs, present significant potential for advanced building applications.
- Further development and application of NSPs in construction are anticipated due to their unique properties and functionalities.
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