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Synthesis and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposite Matrices: A Perspective

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In recent developments in nanoscience and technology, the relationship between material characteristics and size became a significant point. The polymer nanocomposites matrices perspective is the focus of this chapter. This chapter summarizes the synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and applications of polymer nanocomposites matrices. A variety of nanocomposites are also discussed. Moreover, a brief discussion about the experimental results and their interpretations of polymer nanocomposite matrices is presented.

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Rizwan Nasir

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technologies, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain

    Md. Rafiul Hasan

  3. Department of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh

    Md. Rafiul Hasan & Sujan Chowdhury

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Nasir, R., Hasan, M.R., Chowdhury, S. (2021). Synthesis and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposite Matrices: A Perspective. In: Hussain, C.M., Thomas, S. (eds) Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40513-7_77

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