ABSTRACT
Due to their high rigidity and good mechanical characteristics, ceramics have been extensively used to improve the inferior mechanical properties of polymers. The addition of such micro- and nanofillers generally resulted in enhanced mechanical strength and improved wear-resistance. In this chapter, the different improvements recorded for polymer/ceramic composites are summarized and discussed. In addition, the key factors influencing the mechanical properties of polymer/ceramic composites, including the filler dispersion, degree of interfacial adhesion between polymers and ceramics, and crosslink density of the composite are also described. Moreover, the involved mechanisms of these composites' mechanical properties' improvement were explored, and the manners to enhance their stiffness, impact strength, hardness, wear-resistance, and fracture toughness are discussed in detail along with examples issues from the various literature.
