Polydimethylsiloxane-based nanocomposite: present research scenario and emergent future trends

To assess the potential value of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), an essential silicone polymer, it is important to determine the effective integration of nanoparticles in nanocomposites. This review basically outlines various facets of reinforced PDMS materials focusing foremost characteristics, processing, and methodological applications. The main sections are dedicated to nanocomposite categories as PDMS/nanodiamond, PDMS/graphene, PDMS/carbon nanotube, PDMS/carbon black, PDMS/quantum dot, and PDMS/inorganic nanoparticle. Moreover, significant applications of PDMS-based nanocomposites in coatings, membranes, foams, and sensors are debated. High-performance PDMS nanocomposites reveal fine electrical/thermal conductivity, robustness, thermal stability, anti-corrosion, permeability, compressibility, and superhydrophobicity/oleophilicity. Toward ending, challenges and future potential of PDMS-based nanocomposite have been conversed.