A series flowerlike ZnO-PMMA (FL-ZnO-PMMA) composites were synthesized from PMMA and different amount of flowerlike ZnO (FLZnO) particles via the solution direct-dispersing and in-situ polymerization method. FL-ZnO particles have been synthesized using the hydrothermally technique. Effects of synthesis conditions on the crystal structure, crystallite size, microstructure and morphological properties of the produced FL-ZnO particles were investigated by FTIR, X-ray and SEM. The prepared ZnO nanostructures with flowerlike morphology have been blended with methyl methacrylate and this solution was polymerized by in-situ radical polymerization technique to prepare FL-ZnO-PMMA composite films. The obtained nanocomposite films are highly transparent, flexible and chemically stable. Investigation of specific heat capacity of composites is achieved by using differential scanning calorimeter. This study is unique about exploration of effect of FL-ZnO amount on specific heat capacity of polymeric composites.Copy Right, IJAR, 2017,. All rights reserved.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Introduction:-Since the beginning of this century, in the science and engineering have seen a rapid increase in interest for synthesis of the materials at the nano scale. Nanomaterials have attracted a great deal of research attention due to their potential use as catalysts, sensors, ceramic and biomaterial because of the physical, electronic, and magnetic properties resulting from their quantum size [1-3]. The potential for nanotechnology is immensely diverse with potential applications in the fields of electronics, biomedical devices, energy applications, military uses, and waste management [3][4][5]. Nanomaterials could be utilized to design nanotransistors, to develop and deliver medicines for locally treating diseases and ailments within the body, and for the creation new age weapons and armor for military applications [6][7][8]. Within the field of nanomaterials under worldwide research is the subset of electronic nanomaterials and optic nanoparticles.Specific heat capacity as a basic thermal property is one of the main parameters for evaluation, calculation and design of thermal system. It is defined as the required heat per unit mass of material when raising 1°C. Composites have an extremely broad usage range, and there are different requirements on specific heat capacity according to different cases. For example, for high-temperature heat shielding composites used in a short term, high specific heat is required in order to absorb more heat in use; however, for thermal sensitive function composites, small specific heat is required in order to have a higher thermal sensitivity. By the addition of fillers to plastics the thermal behavior of polymers and composites can be increased significantly [9][10][11][12][13][14].