Polymer‐Based and Polymer‐Filled Nanocomposites

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Nanoscale Fillers Nanofiber or Nanotube Fillers Plate-like Nanofillers Equi-axed Nanoparticle Fillers Inorganic Filler–Polymer Interfaces Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites Nanotube/Polymer Composites Layered Filler–Polymer Composite Processing Nanoparticle/Polymer Composite Processing Modification of Interfaces Properties of Composites Mechanical Properties Permeability Dimensional Stability Thermal Stability and Flammability Electrical and Optical Properties Summary