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Polymer Composites: Smart Synthetic Fibers Approach in Energy and Environmental Care

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The development of polymeric composites based on polymers and functional particles produces a new class of materials with properties of interest for different applications, such as materials with electrical conductivity or related to environmental care. Some examples of additives that can be applied to textiles are carbon, metal, and ceramic particles. The synthetic polymers commonly used for the formation of composite materials are polyethylene (PP), nylon-6, polypropylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polylactic acid (PLA), and polycarbonate (PC), mainly. The most widely used methods to produce polymeric compounds are: in situ polymerization, solution mixing, and melt blending. It is important to obtain polymeric compounds as they present isotropic properties and excellent compatibility between the matrix and the reinforcing phases. There are different ecological methods for the dispersion of the additives, and the interaction of the current phases, some techniques are relevant to obtain suitable material properties, such as functionalization and dispersion with ultrasonic energy of the particles in the medium. These additives can give functionality to fibers obtained from polymeric compounds. The progress of fibers using micron or nanometric size materials is of interest in different application areas. Three interesting applications that they can be used are the medical, security, and energy areas. The use of synthetic polymers by adding ceramic materials such as TiO2 and ZnO helps the photodegradation of the polymers.

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Cabello-Alvarado, C.J., Andrade-Guel, M.L., Medellín-Banda, D.I., Melo-Lopez, L., Ávila-Orta, C.A. (2021). Polymer Composites: Smart Synthetic Fibers Approach in Energy and Environmental Care. In: Kharissova, O.V., Martínez, L.M.T., Kharisov, B.I. (eds) Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11155-7_146-1

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