Recent advances in nitride-filled polyethylene nanocomposites

Fabrication of Thermally Conductive and Wear-Resistant UHMWPE-Based Composites for Nuclear Shielding Applications

“…Basically, the larger the filler size, the higher the possibility of constructing an intact conductive network within the composites, 60 albeit the higher λ and lower density of Gt when compared with BN. 61 The contribution to λ per unit mass filler increased with an increasing filler content for hybrid filler −loaded composites, as shown in Figure 3b. For example, the contribution to λ per unit filler mass for BN30Gt10 is approximately 9.5%, which is higher than BN40 and lower than Gt40.…”

“…The fact that Gt had a higher efficacy to improve the λ was related to the size effect of fillers. Basically, the larger the filler size, the higher the possibility of constructing an intact conductive network within the composites, albeit the higher λ and lower density of Gt when compared with BN …”

Remarkable Toughening of Plastic with Monodispersed Nano-CaCO3: From Theoretical Predictions to Experimental Validation

“…Based on the above results of structures and properties of the models, an appropriate surface modification of CaCO 3 nanoparticles and a suitable filling content in PVC are the two keys to achieve good filler dispersity, an effective filler–matrix interfacial bonding action, and poor polymer chain mobility, which contribute to the remarkable improvement in toughness of the plastic nanocomposite. − Additionally, the regulation of these two key factors can also induce a decreased chain curling degree and then strengthen the model stiffness.…”

Chemical-free Reactive Melt Processing of Biosourced Poly(butylene-succinate-adipate) for Improved Mechanical Properties and Recyclability

“…Poor and ineffective management of nonbiodegradable plastic waste leads to environmental accumulation of micro- and nanoplastics. − The development of Biosourced polyesters with biodegradable characteristics, such as polylactic acid (PLA), poly­(hydroxyl alkanoates) (PHAs), and more recently poly­(butylene succinate- co -butylene adipate) copolymer (PBSA) − contribute to counteract this treat for the planet and human health. Despite the obvious environmental advantage of this class of materials, one of the main challenges hampering their commercial applications concerns their sensitivity to thermomechanical processing.…”