Synergic Effect of TiO<sub>2</sub> Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
Nanocomposites with polymer matrix offer excellent opportunities to explore new functionalities beyond those of conventional materials. TiO<sub>2</sub>, as a reinforcement agent in polymeric nanocomposites, is a viable strategy that significantly enhanced their mechanical properties. The...
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| author | Cristina Cazan Alexandru Enesca Luminita Andronic |
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| description | Nanocomposites with polymer matrix offer excellent opportunities to explore new functionalities beyond those of conventional materials. TiO<sub>2</sub>, as a reinforcement agent in polymeric nanocomposites, is a viable strategy that significantly enhanced their mechanical properties. The size of the filler plays an essential role in determining the mechanical properties of the nanocomposite. A defining feature of polymer nanocomposites is that the small size of the fillers leads to an increase in the interfacial area compared to traditional composites. The interfacial area generates a significant volume fraction of interfacial polymer, with properties different from the bulk polymer even at low loadings of the nanofiller. This review aims to provide specific guidelines on the correlations between the structures of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites with polymeric matrix and their mechanical properties. The correlations will be established and explained based on interfaces realized between the polymer matrix and inorganic filler. The paper focuses on the influence of the composition parameters (type of polymeric matrix, TiO<sub>2</sub> filler with surface modified/unmodified, additives) and technological parameters (processing methods, temperature, time, pressure) on the mechanical strength of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites with the polymeric matrix. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-42c10b923ddb4f0883790b437e2690a62023-11-22T00:57:05ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-06-011312201710.3390/polym13122017Synergic Effect of TiO<sub>2</sub> Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer NanocompositesCristina Cazan0Alexandru Enesca1Luminita Andronic2Renewable Energy Systems and Recycling Research Center, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brasov, RomaniaProduct Design, Mechatronics and Environment Department, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brasov, RomaniaProduct Design, Mechatronics and Environment Department, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brasov, RomaniaNanocomposites with polymer matrix offer excellent opportunities to explore new functionalities beyond those of conventional materials. TiO<sub>2</sub>, as a reinforcement agent in polymeric nanocomposites, is a viable strategy that significantly enhanced their mechanical properties. The size of the filler plays an essential role in determining the mechanical properties of the nanocomposite. A defining feature of polymer nanocomposites is that the small size of the fillers leads to an increase in the interfacial area compared to traditional composites. The interfacial area generates a significant volume fraction of interfacial polymer, with properties different from the bulk polymer even at low loadings of the nanofiller. This review aims to provide specific guidelines on the correlations between the structures of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites with polymeric matrix and their mechanical properties. The correlations will be established and explained based on interfaces realized between the polymer matrix and inorganic filler. The paper focuses on the influence of the composition parameters (type of polymeric matrix, TiO<sub>2</sub> filler with surface modified/unmodified, additives) and technological parameters (processing methods, temperature, time, pressure) on the mechanical strength of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites with the polymeric matrix.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/12/2017polymer nanocompositesTiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticleorganic–inorganic interfacessurface modification of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles |
| spellingShingle | Cristina Cazan Alexandru Enesca Luminita Andronic Synergic Effect of TiO<sub>2</sub> Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites Polymers polymer nanocomposites TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticle organic–inorganic interfaces surface modification of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles |
| title | Synergic Effect of TiO<sub>2</sub> Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites |
| title_full | Synergic Effect of TiO<sub>2</sub> Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites |
| title_fullStr | Synergic Effect of TiO<sub>2</sub> Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Synergic Effect of TiO<sub>2</sub> Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites |
| title_short | Synergic Effect of TiO<sub>2</sub> Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites |
| title_sort | synergic effect of tio sub 2 sub filler on the mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites |
| topic | polymer nanocomposites TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticle organic–inorganic interfaces surface modification of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/12/2017 |
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