New Polymer Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation

The latest developments and research in the use of new polymer nanocomposites in the detection and removal of environmental contaminants

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain (Edited by), Ajay Kumar Mishra (Edited by)

9780128110331

Hardback, published 2 March 2018

756 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.9 cm, 1.34 kg

New Polymer Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation summarizes recent progress in the development of materials’ properties, fabrication methods and their applications for treatment of contaminants, pollutant sensing and detection. This book presents current research into how polymer nanocomposites can be used in environmental remediation, detailing major environmental issues, and key materials properties and existing polymers or nanomaterials that can solve these issues. The book covers the fundamental molecular structure of polymers used in environmental applications, the toxicology, economy and life-cycle analysis of polymer nanocomposites, and an analysis of potential future applications of these materials.

1. Nanotechnology in Polymer Sciences2. Polymer nanocomposite - a new direction towards environmental Remediation3. Polymer nanocomposite Synthesis Varieties4. Models and theoretical approaches for Polymer nanocomposites5. Carbon Nanomaterials based Polymer nanocomposites for environmental Remediation6. Polymer nanocomposites based membranes for environmental Remediation7. Magnetic Polymer nanocomposites for environmental Remediation8. Polymer nanocomposites based sensors for environmental Remediation9. Toxicology of Polymer Nanocomposites10. Economical Aspects of Polymer Nanocomposites in the environment11. Legal Issues of Polymer Nanocomposites in the environment12. Green and Sustainable Future-Polymer nanocomposites

Subject Areas: Textile & fibre technology [TDH], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP]