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Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites with Thermal Analysis and Spectrum techniques

Mena Navarro M.E., Estrada Guerrero R.F., Torres González L.A., Tinajero R., Palafox L., Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de Mexico, MX

Polymer nanocomposites have attracted attention in materials science because they exhibit different properties from those of their counterpart polymer microcomposites. An important characteristic is the size of nanoparticles, their effects increase because of their scattering [...]

Comparative HRTEM Examination of Carbon Black and Soot Structures

Spry J.M., Compton S.P., MVA Scientific Consultants, US

Soot is a major source of airborne particulate and typically contains primary particles which are less than one micrometer in diameter. Soot particles form as an undesired combustion by-product originating from a variety of different [...]

The Effect of Sintering Conditions on the Formation of Hydroxyapatite-Boron Nitride Nanocomposites

Bakan F., Sezen M., Goncu Y., Ay N., Gecgin M., Sabanci University, TR

Being the main inorganic constitution of hard tissues (bone and teeth),calcium phosphates has been applied in medical and dental applications in hard tissue repair. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) ceramics have attracted attention because of their excellent osteoconductive [...]

Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy characterization of nano-structured materials

Sharma U., Susnitzky D., Evans Analytical Group, US

This article reviews applications of analytical transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to characterize nano-structured materials and devices. Several practical examples are provided that show the diverse imaging and microanalysis mechanisms available in a modern TEM. By [...]