For certain cases internal reinforcement made of Fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) is a
promising solution to the degradation of steel reinforcement caused by environmental …

Polymers are being used in many applications all around the world. However, there are
some drawbacks in the properties of polymers that could hamper their usage in certain …

In this study, a nanocomposite was synthesized via the formation of silver nanoparticles on
fumed silica (FS@ Ag) to prepare an electrochemical sensor for the determination of …

In this work, fumed silica was compounded with silicone rubber and processed under two
different extraction conditions to quantitatively analyze bound rubber for studying filler …

This study examines the aggregation/agglomeration of layered clay in polymer
nanocomposites and discusses their influences on nanoparticle characteristics and …

Thermoplastic composites are broadly used in many industries. Excellent mechanical
characteristics are frequently required to achieve the appropriate properties for the …

In this study, characterization processes have been done by synthesizing the nano-aerosil-
reinforced polyester composite. Chemical bonds formed in polyester composites were …

Numerous insulating materials such as coatings have been developed and are
commercially available. Hollow glass microspheres (HGMS) as well as fumed silica, despite …

Polymer‐based nanocomposites can be used in a wide variety of applications in the
industrial, electronics, and energy segments. In order to attain the application‐specific …

Thermoplastic starch (TPS) foams was prepared by melt extrusion process and the effects of
polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and glycerol/water plasticizer contents on the physical and cellular …