Polyvinyl alcohol: A review of research status and use of polyvinyl alcohol based nanocomposites

This review presents the nature, fundamental structure, and various morphologies of native poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) matrix. It highlights recent advances in pure PVA and its composites containing various nanofillers that have potential applications in various fields. Over half a century, PVA is kno...

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Published inPolymer engineering and science Vol. 58; no. 12; pp. 2119 - 2132
Main Authors Aslam, Muhammad, Kalyar, Mazhar Ali, Raza, Zulfiqar Ali
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Newtown Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc 01.12.2018
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Subjects
Electrical properties
Morphology
Nanocomposites
Optical properties
Optoelectronics
Polymer composites
Polymers
Polyvinyl alcohol
Production processes
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Summary:This review presents the nature, fundamental structure, and various morphologies of native poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) matrix. It highlights recent advances in pure PVA and its composites containing various nanofillers that have potential applications in various fields. Over half a century, PVA is known as an auspicious material for diverse applications. The review focuses on the structural, mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of PVA‐based nanocomposites. The study highlights a new promising area of optoelectronics for possible applications of PVA nanocomposites. The challenges and opportunities in working with various PVA nanocomposites are discussed along with some future recommendations are presented to strengthen this area of research. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 58:2119–2132, 2018. © 2018 Society of Plastics Engineers
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ISSN:0032-3888
1548-2634
DOI:10.1002/pen.24855