A Method for the Quantification of Nanoparticle Dispersion in Nanocomposites Based on Fractal Dimension

K. Anane-Fenin*, Esther T. Akinlabi, N. Perry

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Abstract

Dispersion quantification provides critical insight and towards understanding and improving the influence of nanoparticle dispersion on the behaviour of the nanocomposite at macro and nanoscale level. This study was precipitated by the limitations of most methods for quantifying dispersion to sufficiently handle issues regarding scalability, complexity, consistency and versatility. A quantity (D0) based on the variance of the fractal dimension was used to quantify dispersion successfully. The concept was validated using real microscopy images. The approach is simple and versatile to implement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Material Sciences and Engineering, ICMMPE 2018
EditorsMokhtar Awang, Seyed Sattar Emamian, Farazila Yusof
PublisherSpringer
Pages555-564
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789811382963
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering, ICMMPE 2018 - Melaka, Malaysia
Duration: 14 Nov 201815 Nov 2018

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering, ICMMPE 2018
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityMelaka
Period14/11/1815/11/18

Keywords

  • Dispersion
  • Fractal dimension
  • Nanocomposites
  • Nanoparticles
  • Variance

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