Abstract
The characterization of materials is significant when it comes to understanding their overall properties. In order to introduce nanomaterials to various applications, detailed characterization of their optical, morphological, electrical, thermal and magnetic properties are needed. After preparing nanocomposites, detailed characterizations of their properties are important to apply them in several high-end applications. This chapter mainly focuses on polymer nanocomposite preparation and characterization. Methods for effective dispersion of nanofillers inside the polymer matrix are also discussed. Among nanocomposites, epoxy quantum dot (QD) nanocomposites are highly significant in various industrial applications such as solar cells and LEDs. Several methods used for the synthesis and characterization of epoxy QD nanocomposites are discussed in detail. Finally, some applications of these nanocomposites are mentioned at the end of the chapter.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Characterization of Nanomaterials |
| Subtitle of host publication | Advances and Key Technologies |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 237-267 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780081019733 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780081019740 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Epoxy resins
- Light-emitting diodes
- Nanocomposites
- Nanomaterials
- Polymer matrix
- Quantum dots
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Materials Science
