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 …

The instruments best suited to performing high-energy-resolution neutron spectroscopy are
spin-echo spectrometers and backscattering spectrometers. The development of these …

In recent years, polymer nanocomposites produced by combining nanofillers and a
polymeric matrix are emerging as interesting materials. Polymeric composites have a wide …

Poly (ethylene oxide)(PEO)-based polymer electrolytes are a promising class of materials for
use in lithium-ion batteries due to their high ionic conductivity and flexibility. In this study, the …

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 …

Electrospun photoactive nanofibers hold significant potential for enhanced photon
absorption and charge transport in organic photovoltaics. However, electrospinning …

In this work, polymer dynamics of the weakly attractive poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)/
silica nanocomposites with different molecular weights of the matrix, interaction strength …

We review recent neutron scattering work and related results from simulation and
complementary techniques focusing on the microscopic dynamics of polymers under …

This study aims to develop photoactive coatings based on carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and
waterborne polyurethane (WPU), capable of preventing the formation of bacterial biofilms …

Understanding and designing sophisticated new materials require measurements of not
only their average structural properties but also their dynamic behavior. X-ray photon …