This Review describes recent progress in the self-assembly of organic/inorganic POSS
hybrids derived from mono-, di-, and multi-functionalized POSS cages. We highlight the self …

The motion of nanoparticles in a polymer matrix is dictated by the intricate coupling of the
nanoparticles and surrounding polymers. Various length-and time-scale dependent features …

Elastomers are made of chain-like molecules to form networks that can sustain large
deformation. Rubbers are thermosetting elastomers that are obtained from irreversible …

Polymer membranes are commonly pursued for passive separations, which require less
energy than distillation. Typically, glassy materials are chosen for gas separations due to …

Polymer–nanoparticle (NP) composite films (PNCFs) with extremely high loadings of NPs (>
50 vol%) have superb transport, thermal, and electrical properties. A new class of highly …

The adsorption-induced bridging of polymer chains between adjacent nanoparticles was
studied in poly (vinyl acetate)/silica nanocomposites with different polymer molecular …

Inspired by the leaf-vein network structure, the pullulan-starch nanoplatelets (SNPs)
bioinspired films with enhanced strength and toughness were successfully fabricated …

The addition of nanofillers to rubber matrices is a powerful route to improve the mechanical
properties. Here, we focus on a molecular understanding of basic mechanisms that are …

X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy measurements were used to quantify the dynamics of
bare and bimodal grafted silica nanoparticles mixed with PEO melts of different molecular …

The diffusion of two aromatic dyes with nearly identical sizes was measured in ethylene
vitrimers with precise linker lengths and borate ester cross-links using fluorescence recovery …