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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Soumya, Mary; Bera, Soumyadeep; Mathew, Paul John; Mohanan, Meha; Anil, Aiswarya; Reghunathan, Megha Mini; joseph, Saju; Rose, Merin; Ganesan, Sobhiga; Thomas, Martin George; Thomas, Sabu Title A name given to the resource Physical aging of polymers and polymer nanocomposites Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites;pp.85-123 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-28864-7.00005-0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-28864-7.00005-0</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105023916611?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105023916611?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Soumya M., Mahatma Gandhi University, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kerala, Kottayam, India, James Cook University, Douglas, QLD, Australia; Bera S., Mahatma Gandhi University, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kerala, Kottayam, India, James Cook University, Douglas, QLD, Australia; Mathew P.J., Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Energy Materials, Kerala, Kottayam, India; Mohanan M., Mahatma Gandhi University, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kerala, Kottayam, India; Anil A., Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Energy Materials, Kerala, Kottayam, India; Reghunathan M.M., University of New South Wales, UNSW, Sydney, Australia, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France; joseph S., University of New South Wales, UNSW, Sydney, Australia, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France, Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kerala, Kottayam, India; Rose M., Center of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences Poland, ??, Poland; Ganesan S., Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Energy Materials, Kerala, Kottayam, India; Thomas M.G., University of Montpellier, CNRS ICGM - UMR 5253, Montpellier, France, CHRIST University (Deemed to be University), Department of Physics &amp; Electronics, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Thomas S., Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, Kottayam, India, International and Inter University Centre for Nano science and Nano Technology, School of Energy Materials, School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and International and Inter University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, TResT Research Park, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India, The University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa Description An account of the resource This chapter offers an illustration of physical aging in polymers and their nanocomposites. Physical aging, explained as time-dependent property changes taking place at fixed temperature and less stress without external forces or influences, is crucial for recognizing long-term performance and strength of polymer materials. The text discovers how physical aging establishes differently in amorphous polymers and semicrystalline polymers along with their nanocomposite, with specific consideration to polymer blends. Molecular mechanisms focusing on physical aging are addressed, indicating how polymers in nonequilibrium states undertake structural relaxations to equilibrium when stored below their glass transition temperature (Tg). The chapter scrutinizes factors affecting aging rates, including quench depth (?TA=Tage ? Tg), nanofillers, and the effect of molecular mobility. Additionally, it evaluates theoretical models and molecular simulation methodologies increasingly assisted to overcome limits of conventional experimental methods in determining intrinsic aging mechanisms. The work completes by classifying future research directions essential for evolving understanding of polymer aging behavior, with suggestions for refining service life and storage constancy of polymer-based materials and equipment. 2026 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource Amorphous polymers; Crystalline polymers; Physical aging; Polymer blend; Polymer nanocomposite Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-044328864-7; 978-044328865-4; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online