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SUMMARY:Nano-particle polymer composites - Gerry Swallowe\, Department of 
 Physics\, Loughborough University
DTSTART:20130530T150000Z
DTEND:20130530T160000Z
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CONTACT:Stephen Walley
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, the development of nano‐reinforced composi
 te materials has garnered great interest in the materials science communit
 y. These materials\, a synthesis of a base matrix polymer and particles\, 
 where at least one aspect of the particle is in the nanometre‐scale\, ha
 ve been shown to improve the mechanical properties\, i.e. the stiffness an
 d toughness\, of the matrix material. However\, there is relatively little
  published work on the high strain rate deformation of these composites an
 d even fewer examples of their fully characterised mechanical  properties.
  This seminar will give a brief overview of the properties of polymer base
 d nanocomposites and report on the work carried out in Loughborough on the
  behaviour of polyethylene based composites utilising Carbon Black (CB)\, 
 Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)\, Exfoliated Hectorite Nanoclay (Clay) and Carbon 
 Nanotubes (CNT)as filler materials.
LOCATION:Mott Seminar Room\, Cavendish Laboratory
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