Revelation of intertwining organic and inorganic fractal structures in polymer coatings
Author(s)
Hughes, AE
Trinchi, A
Chen, FF
Yang, YS
Cole, IS
Sellaiyan, S
Carr, J
Lee, PD
Thompson, GE
Xiao, TQ
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2014
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X-ray microtomography and serial block face scanning electron microscopy are used to reveal independent clusters of inorganic particles embedded within a polymer. These clusters are interpenetrating, of varying size, and have fractal dimensions that strongly influence transport and structure–property relations. This interpretation forms a baseline for designing hybrid materials for applications in self-healing, drug delivery, and membranes.X-ray microtomography and serial block face scanning electron microscopy are used to reveal independent clusters of inorganic particles embedded within a polymer. These clusters are interpenetrating, of varying size, and have fractal dimensions that strongly influence transport and structure–property relations. This interpretation forms a baseline for designing hybrid materials for applications in self-healing, drug delivery, and membranes.
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Journal Title
Advanced Materials
Volume
26
Subject
Physical sciences
Chemical sciences
Engineering
Materials engineering not elsewhere classified