Nano-dimensional spheres and worms as fillers in polymer nanocomposites: effect of filler morphology

Abstract

Poly(methyl methacrylate) based polymeric nanofillers are prepared via polymerization induced self-assembly (PISA). Nano-dimensional spheres and worms are used to reinforce polymer nanocomposite films to investigate the effect of filler morphology and the effect of crosslinking. It is found that crosslinked worm reinforced films exhibited significant improvement in mechanical properties.