Fundamentals, Properties, and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites
Cambridge University Press, 10/31/2016
EAN 9781107029965, ISBN10: 1107029961
Hardcover, 716 pages, 25.3 x 17.7 x 3.3 cm
Language: English
This book is focused primarily on polymer nanocomposites, based on the author's research experience as well as open literature. The environmental health and safety aspects of nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites, risk assessment and safety standards, and fire toxicity of polymer nanocomposites, are studied. In the final chapter, a brief overview of opportunities, trends, and challenges of polymer nanocomposites are included. Throughout the book, the theme is developed that polymer nanocomposites are a whole family of polymeric materials whose properties are capable of being tailored to meet specific applications. This volume serves as a general introduction to students and researchers just entering the field and to scholars from other subfields seeking information.
Part I. Fundamentals, Processing, and Characterization
1. Introduction to nanotechnology
2. An overview of nanomaterials
3. Basics of polymer matrices and composites
4. Selecting resin matrix and nanomaterials for applications
5. Processing of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites
6. Structure and properties characterization
Part II. Multifunctional Properties and Applications
7. Mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites
8. Thermal properties of polymer nanocomposites
9. Flammability properties of polymer nanocomposites
10. Ablation properties of polymer nanocomposites
11. Electrical properties of polymer nanocomposites
12. Optical properties of polymer nanocomposites
13. Other enhanced properties of polymer nanocomposites
Part III. Concerns and Outlook
14. Nanotechnology environmental and health impacts for nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites
15. Opportunities, trends, and challenges for polymer nanocomposites.