Polymer Nanocomposites : Processing, Characterization, and Applications

Up-to-date polymer nanocomposite principles, practices, and characteristics

This fully updated guide helps engineers and scientists understand and use the special properties of cutting-edge polymer nanocomposites. Written by a recognized authority in the field, Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization, and Applications, Second Edition, begins with an overview of key technologies and processes. Each chapter then examines a different property (structural, mechanical, thermal, flammability, ablation, and electrical) and explains relevant commercial and industrial applications. Examples for a wide variety of usage include applications for spacecraft and defense vehicles, medical and dental implants, flame-retardant and conductive polymers for additive manufacturing, and fire-resistant woven and nonwoven fabrics.

Coverage includes:

• Nanotechnology and nanomaterials fundamentals
• Applications in an expansive range of industries and commercial sectors
• Processing of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites
• Structure and properties characterization
• Mechanical, thermal, flammability, ablation, electrical, and tribological properties
• Opportunities, trends, and challenges in the field

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Author
Contents
Preface

Part 1 : Nanomaterials, Processing, and Characterization
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Nanotechnology
Chapter 2 : An Overview of Nanomaterials
Chapter 3 : Selecting Resin Matrix and Nanomaterials for Applications
Chapter 4 : Processing of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites
Chapter 5 : Structure and Property Characterization

Part 2 : Multifunctional Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
Chapter 6 : Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
Chapter 7 : Thermal Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
Chapter 8 : Flammability Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
Chapter 9 : Ablation Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
Chapter 10 : Electrical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
Chapter 11 : Widespread Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

Part 3 : Opportunities and Trends for Polymer Nanocomposites
Chapter 12 : Opportunities, Trends, and Challenges for Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites

Index