nanocomposite
Microscopic material blend
A nanocomposite is a material made by combining two or more substances where at least one component has dimensions measured in nanometers—typically particles, fibers, or layers less than 100 nanometers in size.
The nanoscale additions often dramatically improve strength, conductivity, or other properties compared to conventional composites: nanocomposite coatings, polymer nanocomposites reinforced with carbon nanotubes.
Large repeated-unit molecule
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- thermosetPermanently cross-linked polymer
ceramic · metal · elastomer · polyamide · polypropylene · polyurethane · silicone · hydrogel
Monolayer carbon hexagonal lattice
- nanowireNanoscale conductive filament
- fullereneCage-shaped carbon allotrope
- nanosphereSpherical particle, nanoscale
Capable of elongation
- modulusAbsolute value operation
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- hardnessResistance to penetration
durability · conductivity · barrier · thermal · flexural · flame-retardant · antimicrobial · biocompatibility
Scattering across space
- exfoliationShedding surface skin cells
- intercalationInsertion between existing elements
- sonicationSound-based particle agitation
- layer-by-layerIn successive strata
curing · sintering · compounding · agglomeration · crosslinking
Applied surface covering
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- sensorInput-detecting device
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- packagingProtective product enclosure
aerospace · automotive · biomedical · electronics · filtration · implant · drug-delivery · photovoltaic
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
thermoset · ceramic · metal · elastomer · polyamide · polypropylene · polyurethane · silicone · hydrogel · biopolymer
graphene
Monolayer carbon hexagonal lattice
- nanowireNanoscale conductive filament
- fullereneCage-shaped carbon allotrope
- nanosphereSpherical particle, nanoscale
tensile
Capable of elongation
- modulusAbsolute value operation
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
hardness · durability · conductivity · barrier · thermal · flexural · flame-retardant · antimicrobial · biocompatibility · transparency
dispersion
Scattering across space
- exfoliationShedding surface skin cells
- intercalationInsertion between existing elements
- sonicationSound-based particle agitation
layer-by-layer · curing · sintering · compounding · agglomeration · crosslinking
coating
Applied surface covering
packaging · aerospace · automotive · biomedical · electronics · filtration · implant · drug-delivery · photovoltaic · shielding
composition, composite, nano, nanoscale, nanotechnology, nanotube, nano-, nanoparticle, nanobot