Investigating the Impact of Nanostructure Design on Thermal Conductivity in Polymer Nanocomposites

1. Introduction 2. Fundamentals of Polymer Nanocomposites 2.1 Definition and Characteristics 2.2 Thermal Conductivity Basics 2.3 Importance of Nanostructure Design 3. Review of Nanostructure Types 3.1 Nanoparticles and Nanofibers 3.2 Nanosheets and Nanotubes 3.3 Core-Shell Structures 4. Fabrication Techniques for Nanocomposites 4.1 Solution Mixing 4.2 Melt Compounding 4.3 In Situ Polymerization 4.4 Electrospinning Methods 5. Thermal Conductivity Measurement Methods 5.1 Steady-State Techniques 5.2 Transient Techniques 5.3 Comparative Evaluation 6. Influence of Nanostructure on Properties 6.1 Interface Thermal Resistance 6.2 Alignment and Orientation Effects 6.3 Filler-Matrix Interaction 7. Computational Models and Simulations 7.1 Molecular Dynamics Simulations 7.2 Finite Element Analysis 7.3 Predictive Modeling Approaches 8. Case Studies and Applications 8.1 Automotive Industry Applications 8.2 Electronics and Semiconductor Uses 8.3 Renewable Energy Solutions