Name: Siti Hajar Binti Paiman

Student ID: 2012673798

Group: AS2235
Title of assignment: Nanocomposite (PST 634)
Nanocomposites are materials that incorporate nanosized particles into a matrix of standard
material. These nanocomposites have the nanoscale dimensions ( 0-D, 1-D or 2-D) and
embedded in a metal, ceramic or polymer matrix. By the addition of nanoparticles, it will
enhance the properties of the materials such as the mechanical strength, toughness and
electrical or thermal conductivity.
How nanocomposites work
Nanoparticles have an extremely high surface to volume ratio which dramatically changes
their properties when compared with their bulk sized equivalents. It also changes the way in
which the nanoparticles bond with the bulk material. Some nanocomposites material have
been shown to be 1000 times tougher than the bulk component materials.
Advantages of nanocomposites
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Mass savings
Large processing windows
Improved scratch resistance
Better recyclability
Producing structures component with a high strength-to-weight

Examples the application for nanocomposites

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Automotive engine parts and fuel tanks

Thin-film capacitors for computer chips
Solid polymer electrolytes for batteries
Impellers and blades
Oxygen and gas barrier

References

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cture14.nanocomposites
nanocomposites- an overview of properties, application and definition. (2013, june).
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shchipunov, y. (2013). multiphase polymer system.