Emerging Trends in Silane-Modified Nanomaterial–Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting Applications

Vadakkaveedu Subramanian Niranjana; Sathiyanathan Ponnan; Arvind Mukundan; Arun Anand Prabu

doi:10.3390/polym17101416

journal article Open Access May 21, 2025

Emerging Trends in Silane-Modified Nanomaterial–Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting Applications

Vadakkaveedu Subramanian Niranjana Sathiyanathan Ponnan

Arvind Mukundan

Arun Anand Prabu

Polymers Vol. 17 No. 10 pp. 1416 · MDPI AG

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Abstract

Nanomaterials (NMs) have gained tremendous attention in various applications in the modern era. The most significant challenge associated with NMs is their strong propensity to aggregate. The chemical surface modification of NMs has garnered notable attention in managing NM dispersion and aggregation. Among the modification approaches, the silane modification of NMs has generated great interest among researchers as a versatile approach to tailoring the surface characteristics of NMs. This review comprehensively examined the recent advancements in silane modification techniques with a focus on triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) applications. It provides an overview of silane chemistry and its interaction with diverse NMs, elucidating the underlying mechanisms governing the successful surface functionalization process. This review emphasized the silane modification, such as improved mechanical properties of composites, enhanced electrical and thermal conductivity, functional coatings, water treatment, textile industries, catalysis, membrane applications, and biomedical applications, of various NMs. In particular, the role of silane-modified NMs in advancing energy harvesting technologies was highlighted, showcasing their potential to enhance the performance and stability of next-generation devices.

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Published: May 21, 2025
Vol/Issue: 17(10)
Pages: 1416
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Authors

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Vadakkaveedu Subramanian Niranjana

Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, India

S

Sathiyanathan Ponnan

Department of Materials Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

A

Arvind Mukundan

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Institute of Manufacturing with High Tech Innovations and Research Center for Innovative Research on Aging Society, National Chung Cheng University, Chia Yi County 62102, Taiwan

A

Arun Anand Prabu

Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, India

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National Science and Technology Council Award: NSTC 113-2221-E-194-011-MY3

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Vadakkaveedu Subramanian Niranjana, Sathiyanathan Ponnan, Arvind Mukundan, et al. (2025). Emerging Trends in Silane-Modified Nanomaterial–Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting Applications. Polymers, 17(10), 1416. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17101416

Emerging Trends in Silane-Modified Nanomaterial–Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting Applications

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