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The Correlation between the Nanofiller Structure and the Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites: Fractal Model

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In a polymer matrix, 1D and 2D nanofillers are shown to form aggregates that are fractal objects. Their dimensionality determines the degree of reinforcement of polymer nanocomposites at a fixed nanofiller volume. The theoretical estimates of the properties of these nanocomposites must use the real values of characteristics of their components.

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  1. Dagestan State Medical University, 367000, Makhachkala, Russia

    L. B. Atlukhanova

  2. Kabardino-Balkarian State University, 360004, Nalchik, Russia

    G. V. Kozlov & I. V. Dolbin

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Atlukhanova, L.B., Kozlov, G.V. & Dolbin, I.V. The Correlation between the Nanofiller Structure and the Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites: Fractal Model. Inorg. Mater. Appl. Res. 11, 188–191 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1134/S2075113320010049

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