The full potential of nanoparticles in imparting new functionalities in polymer nanocomposites remains largely untapped. A widely applicable, two-solvent processing approach provides a hierarchical structure, affording unparalleled composite performance enhancement.
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Manias, E. Stiffer by design. Nature Mater 6, 9–11 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat1812
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