Thermal Degradation of Thermosetting Nanocomposites

Abstract

The rapidly-developing nanotechnology and nanoscience in recent years, led to an increase of polymer-based nanocomposites focused on the enhancement of specific properties. Among these, the effect of different nanoparticles, their dispersion and the use of modifiers on the polymer thermal stability are studied. New materials with pre-tailored properties can be manufactured by the incorporation nanoreinforced materials and by the knowledge of the steps involved in their obtention. So, this work focuses on the thermal degradation study of thermosetting nanocomposites materials, evaluating their effect in thermal stability and in thermal degradation steps. Also, the thermal applications of these nanocomposites were also evaluated and the challenges to the nanocomposites field in the following years were also discussed.