Synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of zirconium tungstate (ZrW2O8) nano‐rods for advanced polymer nanocomposites

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dc.contributor.authorKumar, Vijay
dc.contributor.authorLi, Y.
dc.contributor.authorWu, H.
dc.contributor.authorKessler, M. R.
dc.date.accessioned2017-03-02T09:31:45Z
dc.date.available2017-03-02T09:31:45Z
dc.date.issued2017-02-21
dc.description.abstractNanomaterials based on zirconium tungstate (ZrW2O8) exhibit numerous outstanding properties that make them ideal candidates for the development of high-performance composites. Low coefficient of thermal expansion for advanced materials is a promising direction in the field of insulating nanocomposites. However, the agglomeration of zirconium tungstate (ZrW2O8)-based nanomaterials in the polymer matrix is a limiting factor in their successful applications, and studies on surface functionalization ZrW2O8 for advanced nanocomposites are very limited. In this work, ZrW2O8 nano-rods were synthesized using a hydrothermal method and subsequently functionalized in a solvent-free aqueous medium using dopamine. Both pristine and functionalized nano-rods were thoroughly characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy techniques, which confirmed the successful functionalization of the nanomaterials. Polymer nanocomposites were also prepared using epoxy resin as a model matrix. Polymer nanocomposites with functionalized ZrW2O8 nano-rods exhibited low coefficient of thermal expansion and enhanced tensile properties. The improved properties of the nanocomposites render them suitable for electronic applications.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationThakur VK, Li Y, Wu H, Kessler MR, Synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of zirconium tungstate (ZrW2O8) nano‐rods for advanced polymer nanocomposites, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Vol. 28, Issue 11, November 2017, pp. 1375-1381en_UK
dc.identifier.issn1042-7147
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pat.4014
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/11533
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherWiley: 12 monthsen_UK
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial 4.0
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
dc.subject10.1002/pat.4014en_UK
dc.subjectnegative CTEen_UK
dc.subjectthermosetting resinsen_UK
dc.subjectpolymer matrix nanocompositesen_UK
dc.subjectmechanical propertiesen_UK
dc.titleSynthesis, characterization, and functionalization of zirconium tungstate (ZrW2O8) nano‐rods for advanced polymer nanocompositesen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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