Title: A review on Characterization Methods and Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials

Authors: Gatawa Biswalo Gatawa1 & Suranjana V Mayani2*

 Gatawa Biswalo Gatawa Faculty of Science and Technology, Teofilo Kisanji University, P.O. Box 1104, Mbeya, Tanzania
 Suranjana V Mayani Department of Chemistry, Marwadi University, Rajkot-Morbi Road, P.O. Gauridad, Rajkot 360003, Gujarat, India
*Correspondence: suranjana.mayani@marwadieducation.edu.in

Abstract

One essential component of polymer nanotechnology is the fabrication of polymer nanocomposite materials. Owing to the increased interest in tiny composite materials, it is crucial to characterize these materials' molecules in order to comprehend their characteristics and create new ones. The creation of polymer nanocomposite materials is quickly becoming a multidisciplinary area of study in materials science, with potential benefits for expanding the uses of polymers across numerous industries. Many techniques are demonstrated in this review. These techniques including X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared microscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet visible spectrophotometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, fluorescence spectroscopy, as well as energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Furthermore, the characterization of polymer tiny composite materials, a synopsis of the preparation process will be provided. Lastly, this review highlights different properties of PNCs.

Keywords: Polymer Nanocomposite; Characterization; Spectroscopy; Microscopy; Properties