How to thoroughly analyze the synergistic effect between polymer and filler.
The analysis methods will depend on the intended application of the composite.
Please specify the purpose of the filler or the intended use of the composite.
@ Oliver Weichold
The filler is metal oxide nanoparticle, expected to improve thermal properties
Hi KARUPPASAMI,
The synergistic effect is in general based on the perspective usage of your composite which depends on the filler you have used. What type of filler is yours ? What for you have used your proposed filler in your composite ?
Ok. "Synergistic effects" implies your expectation that the combination of polymer and filler is better than the mere sum of the two. In this case, I'd prepare a systematic set of samples with increasing filler content and check the properties (thermal stability, thermal conductivity?). Then plot the difference to the reference vs content. If you get a straight line the effect appears to be additive, if you get a deviation from linearity in the expected direction, there might be synergistic effects. If you have an effect, the next question would be, whether you want/need to find out, where the effect comes from.
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