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Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composites
CNT Polymer Science and Technology
Carbon nanotube composites and their applications demystified for an industry-based audience.
Marcio Loos (Author)
9781455731954, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 15 September 2014
304 pages, 50 illustrations
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.3 cm, 0.61 kg
Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composites introduces a wide audience of engineers, scientists and product designers to this important and rapidly expanding class of high performance composites. Dr Loos provides readers with the scientific fundamentals of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), CNT composites and nanotechnology in a way which will enable them to understand the performance, capability and potential of the materials under discussion. He also investigates how CNT reinforcement can be used to enhance the mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of polymer composites. Production methods, processing technologies and applications are fully examined, with reference to relevant patents. Finally, health and safety issues related to the use of CNTs are investigated. Dr. Loos compares the theoretical expectations of using CNTs to the results obtained in labs, and explains the reasons for the discrepancy between theoretical and experimental results. This approach makes the book an essential reference and practical guide for engineers and product developers working with reinforced polymers – as well as researchers and students in polymer science, materials and nanotechnology. A wealth of applications information is included, taken from the wide range of industry sectors utilizing CNT reinforced composites, such as energy, coatings, defense, electronics, medical devices, and high performance sports equipment.
1: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2: Composites 3: Carbon Nanotubes 4: Production and Applications of CNTs 5: Fundamentals of Polymer Matrix Composites Containing CNTs 6: Processing of Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites 7: Applications of CNT Reinforced Polymer Composites 8: A Look Forward Appendices A - Richard Feynman’s Talk B - Periodic table of Elements C - Simulations Using Matlab D - Questions and exercises
Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP]
