Recent Trends in Polymer Nanocomposites for High Performance Applications

Abstract

Recent Trends in Polymer Nanocomposites for High-Performance Applications Polymer nanocomposites have emerged as an important class of advanced materials due to their remarkable improvement in mechanical, thermal, electrical, and barrier properties compared to conventional polymers. In recent years, the integration of nanoscale fillers such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanoclays, metal oxides, and silica nanoparticles into polymer matrices has significantly enhanced the performance of materials used in aerospace, automotive, electronics, biomedical devices, and energy storage systems. These nanofillers provide a large surface area and strong interfacial interactions with the polymer matrix, leading to improved strength, durability, thermal stability, and conductivity even at low filler concentrations.