metal - polymer nanolaminate products are fabricated from a bulk nanolaminate material composed of thousands of alternating metal and polymer layers . the nanolaminate material is produced by a prior art ultra high speed vacuum nanotechnology process that forms metal layers separated by radiation cross linked multifunctional acrylate polymer materials . the polymer to metal ratio in the nanolaminate composite can be successfully controlled . the polymer chemistry in the nanolaminate can be varied to incorporate a broad range of functional groups . the nanolaminate products are safe to handle and are environmentally and chemically stable at least up to 250 ° c . a change in polymer chemistry can be used to lower or enhance the thermal degradation point of the polymer material .