Optically active zinc oxide/poly(amide-imide) (PAI) nanocomposites (NC)s were synthesized by using ultrasonic assisted technique.
The polymers and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were physically
and/or chemically connected with each other through different kinds
of interactions such as physical van der Waals forces, hydrogen
bonding and/or covalent interactions. ZnO/PAI NCs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectra, X-ray diffraction patterns, and field emission scanning electron microscopy. The thermal
stability studies indicated an enhancement of thermal stability of
new NC materials compared with the pure polymer.