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Fig. 11.5 Diagram of the diffusion method for carbon nanotubes in imidazolium ionic
liquids [77].
Reprinted with permission from ACS Nano 1(12);2008:2540–6. Copyright (2017) American
Chemical Society.

11.13 Conclusion

Nanocomposites have gained marvelous consideration because of their latent appli-
cations in high-flux gas transport; chemical sensing; fuel cell; biomedical; catalytic
partition; capacitor; microfabrication; tribological; resonant coupling; etc. The pro-
gress of polymer nanocomposites is quickly rising as a multidisciplinary study with
consequences that could expand the applications of polymers to various industries.
The mobility and transportability of the supercapacitors is unmatched in energy stor-
age, creating them a leading marathoner in increasing markets similar to wearable
electronics. Nanocomposites are considered as one of the most secured eco-friendly
options to capacitors and batteries among liquid constituent. Ionic liquids consist of
many fundamental properties that are in fact very exciting. The use of polymer
nanocomposites is increasing day by day in various research fields, and the develop-
ment of its new applications is continuous. Growing inhabitants worry about ecolog-
ical pollution has led to increase and design of recyclable complex matter.
Nanotechnology offers future solutions for certain environmental problems; however,
it also creates a negative impact on the environment. Consequently, valuation of pos-
itive and negative impacts of nanotechnology is vital for the security of people. Also,
ILs have shown its remarkable effect in the area of supercapacitor because of its
extraordinary physical chemical properties, and still, further work has to be done to
know hidden application.

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