Revelation of Intertwining Organic and Inorganic Fractal Structures in Polymer Coatings

Abstract

X‐ray microtomography and serial block face scanning electron microscopy are used to reveal independent clusters of inorganic particles embedded within a polymer. These clusters are interpenetrating, of varying size, and have fractal dimensions that strongly influence transport and structure–property relations. This interpretation forms a baseline for designing hybrid materials for applications in self‐healing, drug delivery, and membranes.