Polymer Nanocomposites - Materials for Sensor Technology

Abstract:

Polymer nanocomposites are now a days an area of increasing scientific as well as technical interest. The addition of variable percents of nano sized materials creates change in their property (ies). Polymer nanocomposites exhibit superior properties as compared to micro- or macrocomposites. The improved combinations of electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of nanocomposites have resulted in major interest in various electronic applications. Polymer nanocomposites can be synthesized for various applications by proper selection of matrix, nano reinforcement material, synthesis method and surface modification of either the reinforcement or polymer (if required). Many polymer nanocomposites based products have been commercialized. This chapter has tried to highlight various types of polymer nanocomposites, their unique properties, various electronic applications for sensors with some specific examples. Though it is not a comprehensive one, this chapter could give a basic idea about polymer nanocomposites for sensor technology to a beginner.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 757)
• Pages: 197-216
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.757.197
• Online since: May 2013
• Authors: Arvind Kumar, Jaspreet Kaur Rajput
• Keywords: Carbon Nanotube (CN), Clay, Conducting Organic Polymers (COP), Polymer Nanocomposite, Sensor

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