NANOCOMPOSIT

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Submitted by

Vishesh Jindal - 11106029

Vrinda Handa - 11106030
Anamika Mundara - 11106031
Ankush Jain - 11106032
 INTRODUCTION

Nanoparticles : Particles which have a size smaller than

100nm.

Composites : A combination of two or more different materials

that are mixed in an effort to blend the best proportions of
both.
A nanocomposite is a composite material, in which one of the
components has at least one dimension that is around 10 -9m.
The matrix material is reinforced by one or more separate
nanomaterials in order to improve performance properties.

The most common materials used as matrix in nanocomposites

are polymers.

The nanocomposites are different from conventional composites

due to the exceptionally high surface to volume ratio of the
reinforcing and/or its exceptionally high aspect ratio.
 GENERAL
CHARACTERISTICS

It consists of one or more discontinuous phases of

distributed molecules in one continuous phase.

The continuous phase is called matrix, whereas

discontinuous phase is called reinforcement" or
reinforcing material.
 STRUCTURE
Nanocomposites have three types of structures

1) Solid solution type - They consist of mutually soluble

components and have uniform structure. Eg: ZrO2 -CeO2

2) Core shell type - The core shell structure consists of core

particles covered by other shell components. Eg: ZrO2-
SiO2

3) Finely dispersed type The nanoparticles are scattered in

the matrix material.
Eg: Al-Ca-Si-Ti-Zr oxide
STRUCTURAL PATTERN OF COMPOSITE
PARTICLES
CLASSIFICATION OF
NANOCOMPOSITES

Nanocomposites

Ceramic Matrix Metal Matrix Polymer Matrix

Nanocomposites Nanocomposites Nanocomposites
(CMNC) (MMNC) (PMNC)
CERAMIC MATRIX
NANOCOMPOSITES (CMNC)
The main part of the volume is occupied by a ceramic,
i.e. a chemical compound from the group of oxides,
nitrides, borides, silicides etc.
In most cases, ceramic-matrix nanocomposites
encompass a metal as the second component. Ideally
both components, the metallic one and the ceramic
one, are finely dispersed in each other in order to
elicit the particular nanoscopic properties.
Nanocomposites from these combinations were
demonstrated in improving their optical, electrical
and magnetic properties as well as tribological,
corrosion-resistance and other protective properties.
E.g. Al2SO3/SiO2, SiO2/Ni, etc.
METAL MATRIX NANOCOMPOSITES
(MMNC)
Metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNC) refer to
materials consisting of a ductile metal or alloy
matrix in which some nanosized reinforcement
material is implanted.
These materials combine metal and ceramic
features, i.e., ductility and toughness with high
strength and modulus. Thus, metal matrix
nanocomposites are suitable for production of
materials with high strength in
shear/compression processes and high service
temperature capabilities.
E.g. Fe-Cr/Al2O3, Ni/Al2O3, Co/Cr, etc.
POLYMER MATRIX
NANOCOMPOSITES (PMNC)
Widely used in industry due to their ease of
production, lightweight and often ductile nature.
Have low modulus and strength compared to
metals and ceramics.
Polymers have been filled with several inorganic
compounds, either synthetic or natural, in order
to increase heat and impact resistance and
mechanical strength, and to decrease electrical
conductivity and gas permeability with respect to
oxygen and water vapour.
E.g. polyester/TiO2, polymer/CNT, etc.
APPLICATIONS OF
NANOCOMPOSITES

Used as an electro catalyst in batteries for saving energy

Used as light weight materials for less fuel consumption.
Used in artificial joints, economically beneficial
Do not cause abrasion and wear
Used in
1. Marine Application
2. Food packaging
3. Fuel tanks
4. Films
. Used for erosion and corrosion related applications
 CONCLUSION

Nanocomposites are upcoming materials which show

great changes in almost all the industrial fields. This
new nano composite material is a great tool in the
nanotechnology field.
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