Polymer networks are complex systems consisting of molecular components. Whereas the
properties of the individual components are typically well understood by most chemists …

The addition of nanoparticles (NPs) to a polymer matrix, forming a polymer nanocomposite
(PNC), is known to alter the microscopic dynamic processes of both species which leads to …

In many disordered systems, the diffusion of classical particles is described by a
displacement distribution P (x, t) that displays exponential tails instead of Gaussian statistics …

The motion of nanoparticles in a polymer matrix is dictated by the intricate coupling of the
nanoparticles and surrounding polymers. Various length-and time-scale dependent features …

Single particle tracking is used to investigate the effect of nanoparticle shape anisotropy on
dynamics. The mean squared displacements of poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG)-functionalized …

Various transient and permanent bonds are commonly combined in increasingly complex
hierarchical structures to achieve biomimetic functions, along with high mechanical …

The diffusion of monomerically thin nanorods in polymer melts is studied by molecular
dynamics simulations. We focus on the systems where the chains are long enough to screen …

A thorough understanding of the relevant factors governing the transport of nanoparticles in
poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) is crucial for many applications utilizing this …

This work studies nanoparticle (NP) diffusion in attractive polymer melts and reveals two
distinct dynamic modes: vehicular and core–shell. By diffusing alumina NPs (R NP= 6.5 nm) …

The nanoconfinement effects of glassy polymer thin films on their thermal and mechanical
properties have been investigated thoroughly, especially with an emphasis on its altered …