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Polymer Matrix Based Nanocomposites: Preparation and Properties

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For fast few decades significant progress has been achieved in the fabrication of various types of polymer nanocomposites (PNCs). The properties of polymers are enhanced by adding relatively small amounts (2–5%) of nanometer-sized fillers such as clay, metal particles, and carbonaceous materials. The chapter deals with the various processing techniques and properties of polymer nanocomposites.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Devagiri, Kozhikode, Kerala, India

    Ranimol Stephen

  2. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China

    Kaushik Pal

  3. International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCN), School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

    Kaushik Pal & Sabu Thomas

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Stephen, R., Pal, K., Thomas, S. (2020). Polymer Matrix Based Nanocomposites: Preparation and Properties. In: Hussain, C.M., Thomas, S. (eds) Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10614-0_15-1

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