New advances in polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites

This review discusses some recent advances in polymer silicate nanocomposites. In particular, we highlight the properties of specific nanocomposites while emphasizing the lack of properties trade-offs in these systems. We also present our work on the structure and dynamics of the polymer/nanotiller interface and attempt to relate them to macroscopic nanocomposite properties. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.