Nanoparticle-Based Polymer Composites

Discusses recent advances on the synthesis, processing, characterization and applications of nanoparticle-based polymer composites

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa (Edited by), Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai (Edited by), Yashas Gowda T G (Edited by), Suchart Siengchin (Edited by), M. Ozgur Seydibeyoglu (Edited by)

9780128242728, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 19 July 2022

550 pages, 220 illustrations (20 in full color)
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm, 1 kg

Nanoparticle-Based Polymer Composites discusses recent advancements on the synthesis, processing, characterization and applications of this new class of hybrid materials. Chapters cover recycling and lifecycle assessment, with contributions from leading researchers in industry, academics, the government and private research institutes from across the globe. As nanoparticle-based polymer composites are now replacing traditional polymer composites in a broad range of applications such as fuel cells, electronic and biomedical devices, this book presents the latest advancements in the field.

Studies have shown that incorporating metal nanoparticles in polymer matrices can improve their mechanical, thermal, electrical and barrier properties. The unique combination of these properties makes this new class of materials suitable for a broad range of different and advanced applications.

1. Introduction to metal nanoparticle -based materials and their composites
2. Synthesis of metal nanoparticles
3. Properties of metal nanoparticles
4. Preparation of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites
5. Mechanical properties of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites
6. Rheology of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites
7. Thermal properties of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites
8. Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis of metal nanoparticles/polymer nanocomposites
9. Morphology of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites
10. Scattering and spectroscopy studies of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites
11. Electrical and dielectric properties of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites
12. Barrier properties of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites
13. Modeling and simulation of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites
14. Applications, drawbacks and future scope of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]