It is well recognized that nanocomposites formed by adding nanoparticles to polymers can
have significantly enhanced properties relative to the native polymer. This review focuses on …

Heterogeneous materials in which the characteristic length scale of the filler material is in
the nanometer range—ie, nanocomposites—is currently one of the fastest growing areas of …

Molecular modeling and simulations are invaluable tools for the polymer science and
engineering community. These computational approaches enable predictions and provide …

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 …

The mixing of polymers and nanoparticles is opening pathways for engineering flexible
composites that exhibit advantageous electrical, optical, or mechanical properties. Recent …

Polymer nanocomposites offer a wide range of promising applications because of their
much enhanced properties arising from the reinforcement of nanoparticles. However, further …

The incorporation of nanoscopic particles into ordered nanostructures afforded by block
copolymers can provide control over particle distribution and orientation. This could enable …

Polymer nanocomposites are a class of materials that consist of a polymer matrix filled with
inorganic/organic nanoscale additives that enhance the inherent macroscopic (mechanical …

Multilayer composites, which combine ductile polymers with brittle films, constitute vital
components for optical communications, microelectronics and bio-engineering applications …

Janus particles are used on a multigram scale for the blend compatibilization of two
polymers in a twin screw mini-mixer. It is shown that the Janus particles can be located …