Abstract:

• When Nylon-6 is enfused nanoparticles the resulting nanocomposite exhibits significant improvement in tensile strength as compared to the pristine material.
  
• We have used Silica nanoparticles, Carbon nanotubes and nano-diamonds in Nylon-6 and found increased strength in the nanocomposite.
  
• Spectroscopic and microscopy techniques have been used to characterise these materials and investigate the bonding and structure.
  
• Such nanocomposite materials make ideal replacement for metals and rubber in a wide variety of applications replacing. Specifically, there is considerable current interest in using these materials for fabrics that could be used in flexible high-strength, light-weight body armour.