Abstract Components such sensors, aerospace, heat exchanger, armour, storage, automobile and other electronics devices are continuously subjected to fluctuating thermal and mechanical stresses which consequently affect their performance, reliability and lifespan. Aerospace industry, for instance, is also in constant quest for weight reduction to attain fuel efficiency in terms of cost. It is because of these factors that engineering polymers are gaining research prominence in heat management systems, where simultaneous high strength and thermal property with significant low weight are crucial. Meanwhile, montmorillonite and carbon nanotubes are mostly used as reinforcing particles to improve physico-chemical, mechanical and thermal properties of thermoplastic matrices. This review discusses the thermoplastics-based nanocomposites reinforced with the hybrid of montmorillonite and carbon nanotubes, for high-performance applications. Influence of the nanoclay on carbon nanotube dispersion and vice versa were revealed and discussed, while used duo as hybrid in thermoplastic matrices. Consequent interaction of the hybrid nanoparticles within the host matrix influences the bulk properties of nanocomposite: Rheology, morphology, thermal stability, flame retardancy, electrical, mechanical as well as tribology. The hybrid nanofillers synergy favours efficient dispersion without destroying nanoparticles structures, leading to optimized percolation threshold and better properties of the ternary nanocomposites. Prominently, the dependency of bulk properties on nanocomposite morphological characteristics is recognised.

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粘土和碳纳米管作为热塑性纳米复合材料中的混合纳米填料——综述

摘要 传感器、航空航天、热交换器、装甲、存储、汽车和其他电子设备等组件不断受到波动的热应力和机械应力，从而影响其性能、可靠性和使用寿命。例如，航空航天工业也在不断寻求减轻重量以在成本方面实现燃料效率。正是由于这些因素，工程聚合物在热管理系统中的研究越来越突出，其中同时具有高强度和低重量的热性能至关重要。同时，蒙脱石和碳纳米管主要用作增强颗粒，以改善热塑性基质的物理化学、机械和热性能。本综述讨论了用蒙脱石和碳纳米管的混合物增强的热塑性纳米复合材料，用于高性能应用。揭示和讨论了纳米粘土对碳纳米管分散的影响，反之亦然，同时在热塑性基质中使用二重体作为混合体。杂化纳米粒子在主体基质内的随后相互作用会影响纳米复合材料的整体特性：流变学、形态学、热稳定性、阻燃性、电气、机械以及摩擦学。混合纳米填料协同作用有利于有效分散而不破坏纳米颗粒结构，从而优化渗透阈值和三元纳米复合材料的更好性能。突出地，块体特性对纳米复合材料形态特征的依赖性被认识到。