Polymer Composite Films Research Articles

Characterization of Plasma Jet Treated Composite Chitosan with Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles Films

ABSTRACT The paper investigates the properties of polymer composite films comprised of chitosan and 1% hydroxyapatite nanoparticles following treatment with a plasma jet, using argon as the working gas. Hydroxyapatite is typically added to chitosan to enhance its mechanical properties. The study found that plasma jet treatment increases both the mechanical strength and elastic modulus of the films. Additionally, the treatment reduces the water contact angle (WCA) from 70° to 26°, indicating improved hydrophilicity от. FTIR spectroscopy results confirm that no new chemical bonds are formed during the treatment. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images reveal the removal of amorphous regions in the polymer film post-treatment. This modification enhances the adhesion of human fetal mesenchymal stem cells (FetMSCs) to the film, suggesting that these treated films could be suitable for biomedical applications.

Construction of Vertically Interconnected Microdiamond Channels Inspired by Subcutis for Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Polymer Composite Films

Construction of Vertically Interconnected Microdiamond Channels Inspired by Subcutis for Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Polymer Composite Films

Catalytic competence of gold clusters decorated yellow 2 G polymer composite film for voltammetric sensing of dopamine and nicotine in biological fluids

A novel, simple, cost-effective, easy-to-prepare, and timesaving electrochemical sensor based on gold clusters decorated yellow 2 G polymer composite film was fabricated and comprehensively characterized for the determination of dopamine and nicotine in real samples. When gold clusters were modified on the yellow 2 G polymer film, a signal increase of 204 % for dopamine and 526 % for nicotine was obtained compared to the activated bare pencil graphite electrode. The signals at 90 mV for dopamine and 780 mV for nicotine were utilized as analytical responses. The fabricated platform serves noteworthy detection sensitivity values of 79.02μA.μM−1.cm−2 and 14.61μA.μM−1.cm−2 with a notable limit of detection values of 58.8 nM and 7.2 nM for dopamine and nicotine, respectively. The electrochemical method has linear ranges of 0.075–5 µM and 6–10 µM for dopamine alone, 0.01–10 µM and 12–25 µM for nicotine alone, 0.01–10 µM and 12–50 µM for nicotine in the presence of dopamine, 0.2–10 µM and 12–60 µM for dopamine in the presence of nicotine, and 0.4–2, 2–10 and 12–90 µM for dopamine and 0.2–8, 10–20 and 25–90 µM for nicotine at the increasing amounts of each substance. Moving forward, the developed method exhibits splendid accuracy and selectivity for determining dopamine and nicotine in biological samples of human saliva, serum, and urine.

Low magnetic field alignment of carbon fibers in a polymer matrix for high-performance thermal interface materials

Carbon-based materials like carbon nanotubes, graphene nanoplatelets, graphite, and carbon fibers (CF) are highly promising fillers for enhancing the thermal conductivity of thermal interface materials (TIMs) due to their high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion. Aligning these fillers can further improve thermal conductivity, but current alignment methods using high magnetic fields are impractical for industrial use. In this study, we investigated the enhancement of the thermal conductivity of CF–polymer composites by aligning CF fillers with a low magnetic field. We observed up to 17 times enhancement of the thermal conductivity (from 3.1 to 52.8 W/mK) in a CF–graphene–polymer composite film by vertically aligning the CF fillers with a magnetic field of 0.75 T. The analysis of the structural properties of the films using X-ray diffraction and field-emission scanning electron microscopy imaging confirmed that the crystalline c-axis of the graphite plates in the CF was oriented perpendicular to the magnetic field direction. The large anisotropy in the diamagnetic susceptibility of the laminated graphene structure of the CF flakes is at the origin of the filler alignment. Furthermore, the thermal conductivity of the composites showed a strong correlation with the degree of filler alignment, which was dependent on the CF–graphene hybridization and the type of polymer matrix. This study provides a scalable and cost-effective method for enhancing the physical properties of carbon composites by controlling their microarchitecture using a low magnetic field.

Characterization and linear / nonlinear optical aspects of polyaniline (PANI) films incorporated with Ethylenediamine for low-cost limiting optical technologies

Polymer composite combined film with Polyaniline (PANI) and Ethylenediamine (EDA) were successfully synthesized via the spin coating technique on a glass substrate followed by different thermal annealing degrees and times. Successful incorporation of EDA into the PANI polymer matrix and the effect of the annealing temperature have been demonstrated by XRD, FTIR, FESEM and TEM. Using UV–Vis optical spectroscopy, we determine the absorption coefficient, band edge, and Urbach energy. The effects of different annealing temperatures and times on linear/nonlinear optical characteristics were investigated. The band gap of EDA-doped PANI films is reduced with the different thermal annealing from 3.43 eV to 3.19 eV, while the Urbach tail of the 100 °C/4h film which is 0.492 eV was decreased to 0.469 eV for 150 °C/1h sample. However, the absorbance and optical conductivity were both increased. Besides, the optical limiting effect assesses their potential to mitigate intense light. It was found from the study that for green wavelength 100 °C/4h film decreases the input power by 16.5 % whereas the 150 °C/1h sample shows superior limiting behavior of 99.96 %. It has been found that thermal annealing of the EDA-doped PANI films enhances the synthetic composite's optical characteristics, making the 150 °C/1h sample of EDA-doped PANI films appropriate for utilization in both energy applications and optoelectronics.

Plasma-chamber wall interaction and its impact on polymer deposition in inductively-coupled C4F8/Ar plasmas

Plasma processing chambers, key tools in semiconductor device fabrication, must be meticulously maintained to ensure tool-to-tool matching. Processing chamber walls are liable to contamination with fluorocarbon (CxFy) film, which acts as a source and/or sink for active species during plasma processes. This contamination potentially affects processing quality and alters the plasma properties, increasing deviations between processing chambers. However, quantitative studies on the impact of wall contamination on the substrate deposition outcomes have been limited. Additionally, spatially resolved investigations are crucial for understanding the plasma-wall interaction. Therefore, this study evaluated the influence of polymer (CxFy) film wall contamination on plasma deposition via various plasma diagnostics and surface analyses. When the chamber inner wall was coated with polymer film, the thickness, surface roughness, and chemical composition of the deposited film on the bottom substrate were more uniform. These results were linked to alterations in the uniformity of active species in the plasma, such as CF2 and F, resulting from interaction with the polymer film on the wall's surface. The C–Fx and C–CFx composition ratios in the wall-coated films dramatically reduced, indicating that this film supplied the depositing precursors to the plasma. These results suggest that controlling the chamber wall conditions is important to maintain tool-to-tool matching and modulate the processing performance.

Lead-free Polymer Composite Film for Photon Energy Influenced Piezoelectric Nanogenerator based on Photoactive SnS2

Piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) can power microelectronics, which convert weak mechanical vibrations to electrical impulses; however, low output voltage and poor mechanical durability limit PENG use. Thus, we provide photoactive SnS2 nanofillers in a PVDF matrix for piezoelectric nanogenerators (PPENGs). Raman spectroscopy demonstrates improvement of the electroactive β-phase of PVDF due to adding photoactive hexagonal SnS2 nanoparticles with a band gap of 2.4 eV. Sandwiching the PVDF-SnS2 composite between ITO-coated substrates with silver paste contacts fabricated the PPENG. The open-circuit voltage of PPENG is 24.4 V in the dark and 72.9 V under illumination with a short-circuit current of 0.75 μA, showing its outstanding photo responsiveness. The high light absorption of SnS2 and PVDF-SnS2 interfacial polarization caused the improved response. High-performance optoelectronic and energy harvesting applications may employ this photoactive piezoelectric nanogenerator development technique.

Dioxythiophene/Nafion Polymer Composite Membranes for Tunable Size-Based Selectivity in the Voltammetric Detection of Small Neuropeptides.

Carbon-fiber microelectrodes are proven and powerful sensors for electroanalytical measurements in a variety of environments, including complex systems such as the brain. They are used to detect and quantify a range of biological molecules, including neuropeptides, which are of broad interest for understanding physiological function. The enkephalins (met- and leu-) are endogenous opioid peptides that are involved in both pain and motivated behavior. Each is comprised of only five amino acids including tyrosine, an electroactive species. Electroanalytical measurements targeting tyrosine can reveal the dynamics of endogenous enkephalin transients in live tissue. However, when using electrochemistry in a biological system, selectivity is always a concern. Many larger neuropeptides also contain tyrosine. As such, they could generate a redox signature similar to that of the enkephalins, potentially confounding the measurement. In this work, three distinctly sized dioxythiophene monomers were mixed with Nafion and electrodeposited onto cylindrical carbon-fiber microelectrodes to form composite polymer films that allow for the tunable, size-based exclusion of larger molecules. The dioxythiophene monomers 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT), 3,4-propylenedioxythiophene (ProDOT), and 3,4-(2',2'-diethylpropylene) dioxythiophene (ProDOT-Et2) were used to create nanostructured pores of increasing size. The dioxythiophene/Nafion modified electrodes were characterized in the voltammetric detection of dopamine, a classic small molecule neurotransmitter, and a series of tyrosine containing neuropeptides of increasing size: met-enkephalin (M-ENK; 5 residues), oxytocin (OXY; 9 residues), neurotensin (NT; 13 residues), and neuropeptide Y (NPY; 36 residues). The modified electrodes exhibited enhanced selectivity for smaller peptide species over larger peptides in a manner consistent with the size of the dioxythiophene monomer incorporated into the polymeric film, allowing for tunability in terms of size-based selective detection.

A Novel Functional Film Technology Utilizing the Properties of Polymeric Composite Film Formers: Development of Mascara Formulation Possessing Both Water Resistance and Removal Function by Hot Water

A Novel Functional Film Technology Utilizing the Properties of Polymeric Composite Film Formers: Development of Mascara Formulation Possessing Both Water Resistance and Removal Function by Hot Water

Analysis of Electrochemical Deposition of Polyaniline and Polyaniline Composites in Sodium Tungstate and Sodium Molybdate Solutions

Although polyaniline has a high electroactivity in environments below pH 5, it loses its electroactivity in neutral and basic environments. In addition, polyaniline film does not give physically stable film when it becomes thick. For these reasons, polyaniline has been synthesized in the presence of other monomers or inorganic/organic species, leading to the obtaining of composite polymers with some new electrochemical and physical properties. In this study, novel composite polymer films of polyaniline were synthesized electrochemically in the presence of different concentrations of Na2MoO4.2H2O and Na2WO4.2H2O, and these composite polymer films were examined in monomer-free solutions for electrochemical investigation. As a result, the cathodic charge of polyaniline increased from 0.25 mC to 1.50 mC in the presence of 0.05 M Na2MoO4.2H2O. Also, the polyaniline/WO3 composite achieved a charge transfer of 0.42 mC in the presence of 0.25 M NiSO4.2H2O, 0.05 M NiCl2.6H2O, Na2WO4, Na2MoO4.2H2O, 0.4 M Na3C6H5O7.2H2O and 0.05 Na2WO4.2H2O as a metal source. These prove the better charge transfer during the redox reaction of the polyaniline composite film.

Strontium titanate and its flexible polymer composite film: Enhanced biological, mechanical, and photocatalytic performance

Polymeric composite materials are in great demand in biomedical and water treatment applications. This is because they possess distinct characteristics and can fulfill specific biomedical needs, in addition to their ability to degrade dyes. This study successfully synthesized sustainable strontium titanate (STO) particles with an average size of 120 nm using the solid-state method. When these STO particles were mixed into a PCL-based polyurethane matrix, the matrix became hydrophilic with a contact angle of 58.60° and its mechanical strength enhanced by 320%. The morphology and surface roughness of the films were determined using FESEM and AFM techniques. The antibacterial studies of polymeric composites film against E. coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, and S. aureus, showing good zone growth, and showing enhanced swelling properties of 270% for wound healing and biomedical applications. The photocatalytic performance of the STO by degrading Methyl Orange (MO) and Congo Red (CR) under UV light, achieving degradation efficiencies of 92.25% for MO and 62.5% for CR over 150 min. These findings suggest that PU scaffolds and STO are suitable for biological and water treatment in industrial applications.

A wideband flexible antenna utilizing PMMA/PVDF‐HFP/PZT polymer composite film and silver‐based conductive ink for wearable applications

AbstractThe relentless drive towards miniaturization and seamless integration of electronic components in wireless communications and wearable devices has significantly increased the demand for flexible, cost‐effective composites with high dielectric constants and low losses. This study presents a wideband, low‐profile, and flexible antenna with excellent on body radiation performance for wearable applications. The antenna is designed using a low‐loss composite film based on PMMA‐PVDF‐HFP‐PZT and silver‐based ink. The proposed flexible antenna exhibits a wide bandwidth of 132.16% with a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of less than two. It achieves a peak gain of 2.76 dBi at 2.92 GHz and maintains a maximum radiation efficiency of 80% across the 1.26–6.17 GHz frequency range. These characteristics demonstrate that the antenna is an effective solution for achieving high data rates and reliable communication links. The antenna's suitability for wearable applications is assessed by testing it on a simulated human body and analyzing its behavior under physical deformation. The results under bending showed only a minimal frequency detuning, which is negligible given the antenna's wide operational bandwidth. The specific absorption rate (SAR) analysis shows values of approximately 1.88 W/kg at 3.5 GHz with an input power of 0.5 W, and 0.279 W/kg at 5.8 GHz with an input power of 0.45 W, which complies with established safety limits for exposure. Overall, these results suggest that the proposed antenna is a viable solution for integration into wearable medical devices, such as a doctor's chest badge, enabling noncontact interactions and reducing the risk of bacterial contamination.

Preparation, mechanical analysis and investigation of swelling behavior of boron nitride reinforced hydrogel polymer composite films

AbstractThis study presents the preparation, hydrogel kinetics, and mechanical analysis of Boron Nitride (BN) reinforced PVA/PVP/PEO‐BN hydrogel composite films using Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), and Polyethylene oxide (PEO) commercial polymers. Dynamic mechanical analysis tests reveal that PVA90PEO5PVP5‐BN composite films exhibit plastic‐viscoelastic behavior under a maximum force of 18 N. The Young's Modulus values for PVA90PEO5PVP5, PVA90PEO5PVP5‐BN%10, and PVA90PEO5PVP5‐BN%20 are 0.22, 0.32, and 0.44 MPa, respectively. The highest % Strain value is observed in PVA90PEO5PVP5‐BN%20, reaching 279.80%. In the hydrogel kinetics study, Schott's and Fickian models are utilized. The regression from the Fickian model is quite low, with exponential diffusion index, n, values lower than 0.5, indicating a classical Fickian water diffusion mechanism. Schott's model provides graphs with significantly higher regression compared to the Fickian model. The results indicate compatibility with the other model and confirm the presence of water‐based diffusion. Equilibrium swelling values (Se, g H2O/g gel) are 6.71, 7.03, and 7.91 for PVA90PEO5PVP5, PVA90PEO5PVP5, PVA90PEO5PVP5‐BN%10, and PVA90PEO5PVP5‐BN%20, respectively. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis results show that the glass transition temperatures, Tg, are 52.37, 60.20, and 63.05°C for PVA90PEO5PVP5, PVA90PEO5PVP5‐BN%10, and PVA90PEO5PVP5‐BN%20, respectively.

Multifunctional Sericin-Chitosan-Aloe Vera Composite Film for Food Packaging

Abstract In recent years, the demand for innovative, sustainable, and efficient food packaging solutions has surged in response to growing concerns about environmental impact, food safety, and quality preservation. A sericin-based polymer composite film with multifunctional properties shows promise as an alternative for enhancing food packaging. In this study, sericin-based composite films were prepared by incorporating Aloe vera gel, chitosan, and glycerol into a sericin solution (1.5 % w/v) through facile homogenisation at 70 °C, followed by casting and subsequent drying on a glass platform. The resulting dried film exhibited uniformity, a smooth texture, and successful integration of the composite components. The film demonstrated a moisture content of 21.02 % and a porosity of 3.56 %, with a thickness of (62.1 ± 2.3) µm. It exhibited moderate transparency with reasonable water vapour permeability. Notably, the DPPH scavenging results indicated that the film has a potent antioxidant capacity with an efficacy rate of 99.1 %, supported further by a phenolic content of 11.5 mg GAE per gram of film. Controlled solute migration of components from the composite films was observed, particularly under acidic conditions. Importantly, toxicity evaluation on A549 cells revealed no adverse effects, even at higher concentrations. Due to its consistent film-forming ability, antioxidant potency, controlled migration, and safe nature, the developed sericin polymer-based film could be an effective alternative for food packaging sensitive foods, maintaining oxidative stability, reducing moisture loss, improving quality, and extending shelf life.

Exceptional electromagnetic interference shielding using single-walled carbon nanotube/conductive polymer composites films with ultrathin, lightweight properties

The fundamental integrity of electronic devices depends heavily on appropriate electromagnetic protection measures. In this work, thin films of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene): poly(styrene sulfonate) composites are presented, and their electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMI SE) is assessed in the X-band frequency range. The films are prepared via a simple benchtop process involving a vacuum filtration followed by a dip-coating. Notably, the composite with the highest thickness, measuring 2.12 μm, achieved the highest EMI SE of 55.53 dB, whereas the thinnest, measuring 0.24 μm, exhibited the highest specific SE divided by thickness (SSE/t) of 2,230,000 dB·cm2·g−1. Additionally, the composites demonstrated excellent physical and chemical stability, maintaining their performance under various harsh conditions. The highest shielding performance of our composite films among reported carbon-based polymer materials is attributed to the complementary spatial arrangement of inherently conducting materials, namely, the SWCNT and the conducting polymer. Our contribution here lays the groundwork for creating lightweight, flexible composites with superior EMI shielding performance, targeting next-generation flexible electronics.

Antibacterial composite films of oxidized alginate-chitosan-ZnO anchored Cu nanoparticles for the degradation of organic pollutants

The growing population and urbanization have adversely affected the environment including water. The waste water from industries has affected not only human but also animals. The availability of clean water is one of the foremost needs for living organism. This makes very urgent to find reliable solutions for cleaning waste water. These days catalysis is one the best solutions to remove and degrade organic pollutants. In this work, porous composite polymer films have been designed through facile method which were employed to stabilize zero-valent metal nanoparticles (NPs). The sustainable, environmentally friendly polymer matrix with attached metal NPs was applied for the effective catalytic degradation of both phenolic compounds and organic dyes. The different composite films consist of ZnO NPs embedded in an Oxidized Alginate-Chitosan (OAlg-CS) biomatrix named as OAlg-CS/ZnO with various percentages of ZnO as a support for metallic Cu NPs. The ZnO NPs have been incorporated into OAlg-CS polymer with 10, 15, and 20 wt% and are designated as OAlg-CS/ZnO-10, OAlg-CS/ZnO-15, OAlg-CS/ZnO-20. Various analytical techniques were utilized to investigate the shape, morphology, elemental composition, functional groups and stability of the composite films. All these polymer nanocomposite films were then evaluated for removal of model organic pollutants comprising p-nitrophenol (4-NP), methylene blue (MB), and methyl orange (MO). The Kapp value for 4-NP was 2.19 × 10−1 min−1, 4.68 × 10−1 min−1 for MO and 8.99× 10−1 min−1 for MB. The experimental results demonstrated that OAlg-CS/ZnO-20 films show the highest catalytic activity as compared to OAlg-CS/ZnO, OAlg-CS/ZnO-10, and OAlg-CS/ZnO-15. The order of rate constants for nitrophenol and dyes using OAlg-CS/ZnO-20 was found to be MB ˃ MO ˃ 4-NP, showing the selectivity of these composite films. The prepared composite films were also investigated for their antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and all the films exhibited good anti-bacterial activity, with OAlg-CS/ZnO-20 showed the highest anti-bacterial activity.

Free-Standing, Water-Resistant, and Conductivity-Enhanced PEDOT:PSS Films from In Situ Polymerization of 3-Hydroxymethyl-3-Methyl-Oxetane.

Free-standing films based on conducting polymers, such as poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS), offer many benefits over traditional metal electrodes for applications in flexible electronics. However, to ensure structural integrity when contacting aqueous environments and high levels of electrical conductivity, solution-processed polymers require additives that act as crosslinking agents and conductivity enhancers. In this work, a new approach is presented to fabricate water-resistant free-standing films of PEDOT:PSS and simultaneously increase their conductivity, using an oxetane compound as an additive. It is shown that at moderate temperatures, oxetane polymerizes within the PEDOT:PSS acidic medium, forming hydroxymethyl-substituted polyether compounds that form a network upon crosslinking with PSS. The polymer composite films show self-sustainability, structural stability in aqueous environments, and enhanced conductivity. Finally, the potential of the free-standing films as health-monitoring electrodes, specifically for human electrocardiography, is explored.

Significantly enhanced high-temperature energy storage performance for polymer composite films with gradient distribution of organic fillers

Film capacitors as one of the most important electronic devices are heading in large capacity, heightened integration and excellent extreme-condition tolerance, which faces the challenges in maintaining outstanding performance under harsh conditions of high temperature and large electric field. Nonetheless, polymer capacitive films, which are renowned for their exceptional thermal stability, experience an escalation in conduction losses at elevated temperatures, resulting in degradation of energy storage performance. This study presents the gradient distribution of organic fillers content in all-organic polymer capacitive films utilizing electrospinning technique, the significantly improved high-temperature energy storage performance has been achieved. Glucose (GLC), a weak polar molecule rich in hydroxyl groups, is blended with the most promising polyetherimide (PEI). Experimental and theoretical calculations confirm that the formed hydrogen bond between GLC and PEI acts as a trapping site for capturing carriers and suppressing conduction losses. Furthermore, the spatial distribution of organic fillers was designed on the basis of direct mixing. The results demonstrate that the gradient composite film introduces interlayer interfacial polarization, while the dielectric mismatch between adjacent layers increases the height of potential barriers for the charge carriers across the interfaces, thereby achieving a synergistic enhancement of dielectric response and insulation strength. The maximum discharge energy density of 6.52 J/cm3 with an efficiency of 85.6 % has been achieved at 150℃ for the modified capacitive films. This work establishes a decoupling relationship between permittivity and electric breakdown strength, offering insights for the advancement of polymer films with outstanding energy storage capabilities in extreme environments.

Hybridization of Polymer-Encapsulated MoS2-ZnO Nanostructures as Organic-Inorganic Polymer Films for Sonocatalytic-Induced Dye Degradation.

The development of environmentally friendly technology is vital to effectively address the issues related to environmental deterioration. This work integrates ZnO-decorated MoS2 (MZ) to create a high-performing PVDF-based PVDF/MoS2-ZnO (PMZ) hybrid polymer composite film for sonocatalytic organic pollutant degradation. An efficient synergistic combination of MZ was identified by altering the ratio, and its influence on PVDF was assessed using diverse structural, morphological, and sonocatalytic performances. The PMZ film demonstrated very effective sonocatalytic characteristics by degrading rhodamine B (RhB) dye with a degradation efficiency of 97.23%, whereas PVDF only degraded 17.7%. Combining MoS2 and ZnO reduces electron-hole recombination and increases the sonocatalytic degradation performance. Moreover, an ideal piezoelectric PVDF polymer with MZ enhances polarization to improve redox processes and dye degradation, ultimately increasing the degradation efficiency. The degradation efficiency of RhB was seen to decrease while employing isopropanol (IPA) and p-benzoquinone (BQ) due to the presence of reactive oxygen species. This suggests that the active species •O2- and •OH are primarily responsible for the degradation of RhB utilizing PMZ2 film. The PMZ film exhibited improved reusability without substantially decreasing its catalytic activity. The superior embellishment of ZnO onto MoS2 and effective integration of MZ into the PVDF polymer film results in improved degrading performance.

Mechanical properties of polymer composite films with ZnO nanoparticles synthesized in low-temperature plasma under ultrasonic cavitation

Abstract In this study, polymer nanocomposite materials consisting of the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate as a matrix and nanoparticles of zinc oxide as a filler have been obtained and examined by physicochemical and mechanical methods. Zinc oxide nanoparticles used in this study were fabricated using the plasma discharge under the effect of intensive ultrasonic cavitation. To ensure that resulting nanocomposites will acquire homogeneous distribution of filler nanoparticles, solution technology was utilized followed by the melt compounding technique, and also nanoparticles treated and non-treated with ultrasound were applied. The fabricated samples of nanocomposite material films were examined by X-ray phase analysis, then X-ray fluorescence analysis as well as scanning electron microscopy. The differences between the samples were demonstrated: when the nanoparticles without ultrasonic treatment were used, the particles were found to be more strongly aggregated within the bulk of the composite material and the average size of particles was visually larger in comparison to the sample filled with nanoparticles subjected to ultrasonic action. Finally, studies of the tensile strength and relative deformation of the samples were carried out. From the results of mechanical tests, it can be seen that, according to both studied parameters, there is an optimal concentration of ZnO nanoparticles. For tensile strength, the highest result was obtained at a concentration of nanoparticles of 3%, and for the relative elongation to rupture of the sample, the highest value was achieved at a concentration of nanoparticles of 2%.