{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-polymer-clay-nanocomposites-hardback-9780521876438","title":"Fundamentals of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites (Hardback) 9780521876438","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFundamentals of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first authored introduction to the science, engineering and commercial applications of polymer-clay nanocomposites.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGary W. Beall (Author), Clois E. Powell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521876438, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 July 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e194 pages, 36 b\/w illus.  1 table\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18 x 1.4 cm, 0.54 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWritten for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners, this book provides a complete introduction to the science, engineering, and commercial applications of polymer-clay nanocomposites. Starting with a discussion of general concepts, the authors define specific terms used in the field, providing newcomers with a strong foundation to the area. The physical and mechanical properties of polymer-clay nanocomposites are then described, with chapters on thermodynamics and kinetics, engineering properties, barrier properties, and flame retardancy. Mechanisms underpinning observed effects, such as UV resistance, solvent resistance, and hardness, are also explained. In-depth discussions of clay and clay surface treatment, fabrication, and characterization of nanocomposites are provided, and particular emphasis is placed on the proper use and interpretation of analytical techniques, helping readers to avoid artifacts in their own work. With commercial applications discussed throughout, and experimental results connected with theory, this is an ideal reference for those working in polymer science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Thermodynamics and kinetics of polymer-clay nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 3. Analytical methods in nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 4. Gas diffusion characteristics of polymer-clay nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 5. Engineering properties of polymer-clay nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 6. Variables associated with polymer-clay processing compared with reinforcement theory\u003cbr\u003e 7. The effect of polymer type of polymer-clay nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 8. Flame retardancy in polymer-clay nanocomposites.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Materials science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Materials science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Materials%20science%20%5BTGM%5D%22\"\u003eTGM\u003c\/a\u003e], Plastics \u0026amp; polymers technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Plastics \u0026amp; polymers technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Plastics%20\u0026amp;%20polymers%20technology%20%5BTDCP%5D%22\"\u003eTDCP\u003c\/a\u003e], Polymer chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Polymer chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Polymer%20chemistry%20%5BPNNP%5D%22\"\u003ePNNP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265315819800,"sku":"9780521876438","price":104.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521876438i.jpg?v=1692021643","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/fundamentals-of-polymer-clay-nanocomposites-hardback-9780521876438","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}