With substantial progresses in reinforcement mechanism of nanoparticle filled polymers
(NPFPs) beyond the hydrodynamic limit, now is the time to reconsider this topic …

This topical review discusses the theoretical progress made in the field of polymer
nanocomposites, ie, hybrid materials created by mixing (typically inorganic) nanoparticles …

A recurring challenge in the field of nanocomposites is to control the spatial distribution of
nanoparticles (NPs) in a polymer matrix. This issue is of critical importance since it is now …

It is generally believed that the strength of the polymer–nanoparticle interaction controls the
modification of near-interface segmental mobility in polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) …

Over the past two decades polymer nanocomposites have received tremendous interest
from industry and academia due to their advanced properties comparative to polymer …

Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to explore the effect of
interfacial bonding on the interphase properties of a nanocomposite system that consists of …

One key to optimizing the performance of polymer nanocomposites for high-tech
applications is surface ligand engineering of the nanofiller, which has been used to either …

This contribution introduces an unconventional procedure to characterize spatial profiles of
elastic and inelastic properties inside polymer interphases around nanoparticles …

Understanding the molecular mechanism of mechanical response under a cyclic loading is
of fundamental importance in designing high-performance elastomers with a long service …

Materials created by dispersing nanoparticles in a polymer matrix strive to meet the promise
of enhanced and often unique properties at a reduced cost. The availability of structure …