Advancing functionalization of polymer nanocomposite

Polymer is one of the finest inventions in the field of material science owing to its multifaceted application and existence of dual phase matrix being coexistence of crystalline and amorphous phase. The present research represents the possibilities of functionalization of polymer for its suitable application. The review has been initialized with basic features of polymer and its relevant traits exploited for processing in terms of nanocomposite. An account on the functionalization of resin-based matrix is described with the processing of functional nanocomposite. Polymer bears highest application as being electrolyte membrane in solid state devices, which is the example of next generation renewable source of energy storage and generation. The non electrolyte polymers are thereby processed using mobile salt matrix (charge carrier) along with plasticizer and non-reactive fillers like silica, alumina etc. A section with detailed account on functionalization of polyelectrolytes and non-electrolytes with carbon nanotubes progressed afterwards. The proved interfacial interaction introduced upon insertion of nano tubes account for much augmented properties associated with polymer composite reinforced with carbon nano tubes. An insight on the mechanistic understanding on the functionality and mode of working on nano fillers within polymer composite is illustrated with relevant examples. Plastic pollution being a significant threat to the society worldwide, green methods for polymer synthesis and its biodegradability is one of the important research arena’s. In this context, the final chapter illustrates the prospects and challenges associated with green polymer nano composite. Examples on processing based on polymer blend are discussed in details which is concluded with the application aspect of such polymer nanocomposite through green processing route and biodegradability of such polymer nanocomposite.