• Razzaq, Humaira
• Nawaz, Hifza
• Siddiq, Muhammad
• Siddiqa, Asima
• Qaisar, Sara

Abstract

Nanocomposites are based on a combination of two or more nanomaterials. Depending on the selection of the constituents forming the composite, the end properties may be tuned as per requirements. Moreover, the combination of organic and inorganic materials can help improve the composite properties a step further, and thus provide exceptional functionalities. Owing to their exceptional mechanical and thermal stability, titania (TiO2) nanostructures are one of the most commonly used reinforcements. Thus, considerable research has focused on the development and characterization of TiO2 reinforced composites based on several different polymer matrices. Amongst the matrix materials used in different nanocomposites, Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) is the choicest matrix because of its stability, ease of processing and good mechanical properties relative to other thermoplastic polymers. This review focuses on recent progress in the incorporation of TiO2 nanostructures into a PVDF matrix so as to develop nanocomposites having outstanding optical, mechanical and electrical properties. A summary of the diverse potential applications of the PVDF/TiO2 nanocomposites has also been given.

Topics

• nanocomposite
• impedance spectroscopy
• forming
• thermoplastic