Polymer-Based Multifunctional Nanocomposites and Their Applications

A one-stop reference resource reviewing important research accomplishments in the area of multifunctional nanocomposites, with particular emphasis on the use of nanofillers

John Zhanhu Guo (Edited by), Kenan Song (Edited by), Chuntai Liu (Edited by)

9780128150672

Paperback, published 20 September 2018

346 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.2 cm, 0.63 kg

Polymer-Based Multifunctional Nanocomposites and Their Applications provides an up-to-date review of the latest advances and developments in the field of polymer nanocomposites. It will serve as a one-stop reference resource on important research accomplishments in the area of multifunctional nanocomposites, with a particular emphasis placed on the use of nanofillers and different functionality combinations. Edited and written by an expert team of researchers in the field, the book provides a practical analysis of functional polymers, nanoscience, and nanotechnology in important and developing areas, such as transportation engineering, mechanical systems, aerospace manufacturing, construction materials, and more.

1. General introduction to composite manufacturing 2. Micro and nano fillers used in composite engineering 3. Interphase engineering 4. Composite mechanics: Stimuli-responsive composites 5. Shape memory polymeric composites and their mechanisms 6. Fire-retardant composites and their applications 7. Smart composite fibers 8. Mechanically and chemically protective composite coatings for metal protections in aerospace and ocean engineering 9. Magnetic nanocomposites 10. Composites used for electrical engineering: Polymer nanocomposites used for flexible electronics 11. Polymer nanocomposites with 2D materials 12. Nanocomposites used for biomedical applications 13. 3D printed nanocomposites

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP]