Nanocomposites: Introduction, Structure, Properties and Preparation Methods

The production of composites and materials based on nanocellulose has attracted considerable attention in the last few decades since their abundance, renewability, high strength and rigidity, environmental friendliness, and low weight are all unmissable and potentially useful. This analysis deals with crucial factors in the manufacture of nanocellulose composites and presents and explores different composite processing techniques. Rare combinations of features and new design opportunities are seen in high-performance nanocomposites. Their potential is so high that their utility in different fields, ranging from packaging to biomedicine, with an annual growth rate projected at around 25% and a standardized summary emphasizes the need for such products, their methods of fabrication, and several recent studies on structure, properties and potential applications. There is a focus on the possible use of naturally occurring materials like clay-based minerals, chrysotile and lignocellulose fibers. In this chapter, an overview of nanocomposites is deliberated in detail and the nanocomposite applications provide new technology and business options for different industries in the aerospace, vehicle, electronics, electrical and biomedical engineering sector as they are naturally friendly. 

Keywords: Carbon nanotubes, Nanocomposites, Nanometers, Polymer matrix, Scanning tunnel microscope, Sensors.