Applications of Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Polymer Composites

Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers are widely exploited for various industrial and commercial applications. Thermoplastics have gained significant attention in the civic society owing to their recyclability and reusability. In general, commodity plastics are thermoplastic materials. Engineering polymers that are used for automotive, electrical, and space applications include both thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Impregnation of various nanoparticles in a polymer matrix makes what is called a polymer nanocomposite, and this method can be used to attain optimum properties. These properties can be extended for use in various applications such as in a hydrogel or in membrane, or in biomedical, antimicrobial, or electromagnetic interference contexts.