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1. What is a nanocomposite?
The term nanocomposite describes a two-phase material whose reinforcing phase has a nano-sized dispersion. The matrix can be metallic, ceramic or polymeric; for the purposes of this dossier, only the last type will be considered. Generally speaking, nanocomposites are classified according to the form factor of the incorporated filler (ratio of length to thickness or diameter). Table 1 summarizes the characteristic dimensions of the main fillers used.
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Nanotechnologies, in the broadest sense of the term, now represent a real economic challenge. The financial efforts of countries such as the United States, Japan and the European Union in this field have been growing rapidly since the late 1990s. Public support for nanotechnologies in all countries combined totaled 3.5 billion euros in 2003. It is growing at a rate...
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