Metal Particle Filled PVC Composites and Nanocomposites

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the research subjects of fabrication, characterization, and modification of metal particles filled PVC composites and nanocomposites used in many applications such as wastewater treatment, energy, fire resistant, polymer electrolytes, and power cable insulation systems. Herein, a comprehensive review of PVC composites/nanocomposites, which have different metal additives, including iron oxide (Fe2O3), silver (Ag), copper (II) oxide (CuO), zinc oxide (ZnO), zirconium (ZrO2), alumina (Al2O3), titanium oxide (TiO2), lithium perchlorate (LiClO4), bismuth(III) oxide (Bi2O3), and magnesium carbonate (MgCO3), was presented in this review. In addition, recent developments in investigations of PVC composite/nanocomposites have led to a renewed interest in their chemical resistance, electrical performance, thermo-mechanical, surface, and physicochemical properties. Finally, the approaches used to PVC composite/nanocomposites with these properties were also highlighted and criticized in detail.