A layer of silver nanoplates, specifically synthesized with the desired localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) features, was grafted on amino-functionalized bulk glass surfaces to impart a double antibacterial action: (i) the well-known, long-term antibacterial effect based on the release of Ag⁺; (ii) an "on demand" action which can be switched on by the use of photo-thermal properties of s...

ZrB₂-based nanocomposites with and without carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as reinforcement were prepared at 1600 °C by spark plasma sintering. The effects of CNTs on the microstructure and mechanical properties of nano-ZrB₂ matrix composites were studied. The results indicated that adding CNTs can inhibit the abnormal grain growth of ZrB₂ grains and improve the fracture toughness of the composites. Th...

The possibility of a third phase, often referred to as the interphase, in polymer composites is well known, and there have been many attempts to characterise the mechanical properties of this region at the nanoscale. Despite the increasing resolution of nano-indentation and atomic force microscopy techniques, it is not always possible to identify thin interphases when the dimensions are similar...

The filler/matrix interface in fiber-reinforced polymer composites is critical in controlling load transfer from the matrix to the fiber, failure mechanisms, and degradation. It is not clear, however, how the mechanisms of load transfer in traditional composites apply to nanofiber-filled polymers. This paper is focused on understanding the reinforcement mechanisms in multiwalled carbon nanotube...

The aluminum metal matrix composites were broadly exploited in the applications of automotive, aerospace, and other defense with functionally graded materials-related application. Above definitely required excellent mechanical characteristics. Therefore, this way, major attempt was made on nano-based alloy utilization. In research, AA8011 ceramic-based reinforcement particles nano boron carbide...

Abstract The characteristics and structural performance of a composite material’s properties are better than those its component parts because It comprised pair or more insoluble, chemically separate stages. functioning alone. ‘Metal-Matrix’ composites materials that have been produced from metals ceramics had fibers particles incorporated into them to enhance their physical characteristics. fa...

Pioneer works on nanocomposites were focused in carbon nanofibers or nanotubes dispersed in epoxy matrix, a viscous liquid facilitating the compounding stage. The interest in developing new composites aimed for biomedical applications led us to design new nanocomposites based in biodegradable polymers with demonstrated biological performance. We report herein the development of micro-nano compo...

In this study, molybdenum-copper/alumina nano composite was synthesized with mechano-chemical method using high energy planetary ball milling. The molybdenum oxide, copper oxide and aluminum powder were used as starting materials and reaction appeared to occur through a rapid combustion reaction process. The evaluation of powder particles after different milling times was studied by X-ray diffr...