Sinha Ray, JSinha Ray, Suprakash2019-03-072019-03-072018-02Sinha Ray, J Sinha Ray, S. 2018. Structural characterization of polymer nanocomposites. In: Processing of Polymer-based Nanocomposites: Introduction, pp 87-126.978-3-319-97778-2http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10754Copyright: 2018 Springer. Due to copyright restrictions, the attached PDF file only contains the abstract of the published item. For access to the published version, kindly consult the publisher's website.The performance of a heterogeneous material, such as polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) is dictated by three main factors: (i) the inherent properties of the components; (ii) interfacial interactions; and (iii) structure of the PNCs. The structure of a PNC depends on the dispersion and distribution of the nanoparticles (NPs) in the polymer matrix. However, improving the dispersion by mechanical means or via chemical bonding can influence the properties of the obtained PNCs. Therefore, elucidating the dispersion and distribution characteristics and the associated mechanisms is important and can allow prediction of the final properties. This chapter describes the different techniques used to characterize the structure and morphology of various PNCs. Primary techniques include microscopy in real space and reciprocal space, X-ray scattering analysis, as well as indirect measurements to probe the interfacial region and some physical properties. All the techniques mentioned here have certain pros and cons, but complement each other.enPolymer nanocompositesNanoparticlesBook ChapterSinha Ray, J., & Sinha Ray, S. (2018). Structural characterization of polymer nanocomposites., <i>Worklist;21772</i> Springer. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10754Sinha Ray, J, and Suprakash Sinha Ray. "Structural characterization of polymer nanocomposites" In <i>WORKLIST;21772</i>, n.p.: Springer. 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10754.Sinha Ray J, Sinha Ray S. Structural characterization of polymer nanocomposites.. Worklist;21772. [place unknown]: Springer; 2018. [cited yyyy month dd]. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10754.TY - Book Chapter AU - Sinha Ray, J AU - Sinha Ray, Suprakash AB - The performance of a heterogeneous material, such as polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) is dictated by three main factors: (i) the inherent properties of the components; (ii) interfacial interactions; and (iii) structure of the PNCs. The structure of a PNC depends on the dispersion and distribution of the nanoparticles (NPs) in the polymer matrix. However, improving the dispersion by mechanical means or via chemical bonding can influence the properties of the obtained PNCs. Therefore, elucidating the dispersion and distribution characteristics and the associated mechanisms is important and can allow prediction of the final properties. This chapter describes the different techniques used to characterize the structure and morphology of various PNCs. Primary techniques include microscopy in real space and reciprocal space, X-ray scattering analysis, as well as indirect measurements to probe the interfacial region and some physical properties. All the techniques mentioned here have certain pros and cons, but complement each other. DA - 2018-02 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Polymer nanocomposites KW - Nanoparticles LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2018 SM - 978-3-319-97778-2 T1 - Structural characterization of polymer nanocomposites TI - Structural characterization of polymer nanocomposites UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10754 ER -