Ultrasound assisted synthesis of polymer nanocomposites: a review

Abstract

The potential of ultrasonication as a technique to enhance the production of polymer nanocomposites is examined in this review paper. Polymer nanocomposites have been widely employed in recent years because of their remarkable mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. The article focuses on the application of several synthesis techniques, including solvent casting, 3D printing, electrospinning, and template synthesis. It has been established that uniformly dispersing nanoparticles inside the polymer matrix during ultrasonication can greatly improve the quality of nanocomposites. Recent research has shown that nanocomposites made using ultrasonication have improved mechanical and thermal stability. However, scaling up these techniques remains a challenge and requires further research. © 2023, The Polymer Society, Taipei.