Download or read book Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites written by Fengge Gao and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The addition of nanoparticles to polymer composites has led to a new generation of composite materials with enhanced and novel properties. Advances in polymer nanocomposites reviews the main types of polymer nanocomposites and their applications.Part one reviews types of polymer nanocomposites according to fillers. Processing of carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites, layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and cellulose nanoparticles as functional fillers and reinforcement are discussed, alongside calcium carbonate and metal-polymer nanocomposites. Part two focuses on types of polymer nanocomposites according to matrix polymer, with polyolefin-based, (PVC)-based, nylon-based, (PET)-based and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based polymer nanocomposites discussed. Soft, gel and biodegradable polymer nanocomposites are also considered. Part three goes on to investigate key applications, including fuel cells, aerospace applications, optical applications, coatings and flame-retardant polymer nanocomposites.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Advances in polymer nanocomposites is an essential guide for professionals and academics involved in all aspects of the design, development and application of polymer nanocomposites. Reviews the main types of polymer nanocomposites and their applications Discusses processing of carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites, layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and cellulose nanoparticles as functional fillers and reinforcement Discusses polyolefin-based, (PVC)-based, nylon-based, (PET)-based and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based polymer nanocomposites

Download or read book Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings written by Vikas Mittal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work explores the use of composite nanotechnology for thin coatings on various substrates. It compiles recent advances in nanocomposite coatings for experienced researchers and provides background information for those new to the field. The book not only explains the synthesis of bulk nanocomposite materials, it describes their application in

Download or read book Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings written by Mayank Pandey and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-01-22 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications presents a comprehensive review on the fundamental chemistry, physics, biology and engineering aspects of polymer nanocomposite films and coatings.The content of the book covers design configuration, synthesis and processing methods, structure, fundamental properties, and a wide range of applications in diverse research fields. Various unresolved issues and new technical challenges regarding regulatory affairs, safety considerations and environmental and health impact are also discussed in detail.The book will be a valuable reference resource for scientists, engineers, and postgraduate students, working in the field of polymer composites and nanocomposites helping them to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems associated with this important research field. Presents recent research developments in the synthesis, processing, functionalization, and properties of polymer nanocomposite films and coatings Covers applications in electronics and optoelectronic devices, sensors and actuators, solar energy, food packaging, anticorrosion, anti-wear, antifouling, electromagnetic interference shielding, dielectric, aerospace, and textile industries as well as in biomedical fields for antibacterial, antifungal, and drug delivery applications Includes comprehensive coverage with a global, internationally recognized author-base

Download or read book Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings written by Vikas Mittal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work explores the use of composite nanotechnology for thin coatings on various substrates. It compiles recent advances in nanocomposite coatings for experienced researchers and provides background information for those new to the field. The book not only explains the synthesis of bulk nanocomposite materials, it describes their application in

Download or read book Polymers Coatings written by Inamuddin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-05-27 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The explores the cutting-edge technology of polymer coatings. It discusses fundamentals, fabrication strategies, characterization techniques, and allied applications in fields such as corrosion, food, pharmaceutical, biomedical systems and electronics. It also discusses a few new innovative self-healing, antimicrobial and superhydrophobic polymer coatings. Current industrial applications and possible potential activities are also discussed.

Download or read book Tribology of Polymeric Nanocomposites written by Klaus Friedrich and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 835 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tribology of Polymeric Nanocomposites provides a comprehensive description of polymeric nanocomposites, both as bulk materials and as thin surface coatings, and provides rare, focused coverage of their tribological behavior and potential use in tribological applications. Providing engineers and designers with the preparation techniques, friction and wear mechanisms, property information and evaluation methodology needed to select the right polymeric nanocomposites for the job, this unique book also includes valuable real-world examples of polymeric nanocomposites in action in tribological applications. Provides a complete reference to polmer nanocomposite material use in tribology from preparation through to selection and use Explains the theory through examples of real-world applications, keeping this high-level topic practical and accessible Includes contributions from more than 20 international tribology experts to offer broad yet detailed coverage of this fast-moving field

Download or read book Nanotechnology in Textiles written by Mangala Joshi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent times, polymer nanocomposites have attracted a great deal of scientific interest due to their unique advantages over conventional plastic materials, such as superior strength, modulus, thermal stability, thermal and electrical conductivity, and gas barrier. They are finding real and fast-growing applications in wide-ranging fields such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, packaging, and sports. This book focuses on the development of polymer nanocomposites as an advanced material for textile applications, such as fibers, coatings, and nanofibers. It compiles and details cutting-edge research in the science and nanotechnology of textiles with special reference to polymer nanocomposites in the form of invited chapters from scientists and subject experts from various institutes from all over the world. They include authors who are actively involved in the research and development of polymer nanocomposites with a wide range of functions—including antimicrobial, flame-retardant, gas barrier, shape memory, sensor, and energy-scavenging—as well as medical applications, such as tissue engineering and wound dressings, to create a new range of smart and intelligent textiles. Edited by Mangala Joshi, a prominent nanotechnology researcher at the premier Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India, this book will appeal to anyone involved in nanotechnology, nanocomposites, advanced materials, polymers, fibers and textiles, and technical textiles.

Download or read book Nanocomposite Coatings written by Mahmood Aliofkhazraei and published by Nova Science Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews research activities around fabrication of these kinds of two dimensional nanostructured coatings with examples of enhanced mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and physical characteristics. As one of the useful and simple methods for fabrication of nanocomposite coatings, electrochemical deposition (electroplating) techniques are a strong focus in this book. The relation among nanotechnology and these kinds of nanostructures that come from "size effect" and "distribution effect" is discussed through different chapters of this book. Nanocomposite coatings have numerous advantages.

Download or read book Functional Polymer Coatings written by Limin Wu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on a variety of coatings, this book provides detailed discussion on preparation, novel techniques, recent developments, and design theories to present the advantages of each function and provide the tools for better product performance and properties. • Presents advantages and benefits of properties and applications of the novel coating types • Includes chapters on specific and novel coatings, like nanocomposite, surface wettability tunable, stimuli-responsive, anti-fouling, antibacterial, self-healing, and structural coloring • Provides detailed discussion on recent developments in the field as well as current and future perspectives • Acts as a guide for polymer and materials researchers in optimizing polymer coating properties and increasing product performance

Download or read book Nanomaterials Based Coatings written by Phuong Nguyen-Tri and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanomaterials-Based Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications presents the fundamental concepts and applications of nanomaterial-based coatings in anticorrosion, antiwear, antibacterial, antifungal, self-cleaning, superhydrophobic, super hard, super heat resistance, solar reflective, photocatalytic and radar absorbing coatings. It is an important resource for those seeking to understand the underlying phenomenal and fundamental mechanisms through which nanoparticles interact with polymeric and metallic matrices to create stronger coatings. As nanomaterials-enforced coatings are smarter, stronger and more durable, the information listed in this book will helps readers understand their usage and further applications.

Download or read book Spectroscopy of Polymer Nanocomposites written by Sabu Thomas and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spectroscopy of Polymer Nanocomposites covers all aspects of the spectroscopic characterization of polymer nanocomposites. More than 25 spectroscopy characterization techniques – almost all used in materials science – are treated in the book, with discussion of their potentialities and limitations. By comparing the techniques with each other and presenting the techniques together with their specific application areas, the book provides scientists and engineers the information needed for solving specific problems and choosing the right technique for analyzing the material structure. From this, the dispersion structure of fillers, property relations and filler-polymer interactions can be determined, and, ultimately, the right materials can be chosen for the right applications. Besides the techniques and structure-property relations, aspects covered include: phase segregation of filler particles, filler agglomeration and deagglomeration, filler dispersion, filler-polymer interactions, surfaces and interfaces. The book also examines recent developments, as well as unresolved issues and new challenges, in the characterization of surfaces and interfaces in polymer nanocomposites. This handpicked selection of topics, and the combined expertise of contributors from industry, academia, government and private research organizations across the globe, make this survey an outstanding reference source for anyone involved in the field of polymer nanocomposites in academia or industry. Provides comprehensive coverage of spectroscopy techniques for analyzing polymer nanocomposites Enables researchers and engineers to choose the right technique and make better materials decisions in research and a range of industries Presents the fundamentals, information on structure-property relations, and all other aspects relevant for understanding spectroscopic analyses of nanoreinforced polymers and their applications

Download or read book Materials and Surface Engineering written by J. Paulo Davim and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-02-17 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, the second in the Woodhead Publishing Reviews: Mechanical Engineering Series, is a collection of high quality articles (full research articles, review articles, and cases studies) with a special emphasis on research and development materials and surface engineering and its applications. Surface engineering techniques are being used in the automotive, aircraft, aerospace, missile, electronic, biomedical, textile, petrochemical, chemical, moulds and dies, machine tools, and construction industries. Materials science is an interdisciplinary field involving the micro and nano-structure, processing, properties of materials and its applications to various areas of engineering, technology and industry. This book addresses all types of materials, including metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics and glasses, composites, nano-materials, biomaterials, etc. The relationship between micro and nano-structure, processing, properties of materials is discussed. Surface engineering is a truly interdisciplinary topic in materials science that deals with the surface of solid matter. Written by a highly knowledgeable and well-respected experts in the field The diversity of the subjects of this book present a range of views based on international expertise

Download or read book Polymer Coatings Technologies and Applications written by Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymer Coatings: Technologies and Applications provides a comprehensive account of the recent developments in polymer coatings encompassing novel methods, techniques, and a broad spectrum of applications. The chapters explore the key aspects of polymer coatings while highlighting fundamental research, different types of polymer coatings, and technology advances. This book also integrates the various aspects of these materials from synthesis to application. Current status, trends, future directions, and opportunities are also discussed. FEATURES Examines the basics to the most recent advances in all areas of polymer coatings Serves as a one-stop reference Discusses polymer-coated nanocrystals and coatings based on nanocomposites Describes morphology, spectroscopic analysis, adhesion, and rheology of polymer coatings Explores conducting, stimuli-responsive, self-healing, hydrophobic and hydrophilic, antifouling, and antibacterial polymer coatings Covers modeling and simulation With contributions from the top international researchers from industry, academia, government, and private research institutions, both new and experienced readers will benefit from this applications-oriented book. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a research scientist at the Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Academic Enhancement Department, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is a research professor at the Center of Innovation in Design and Engineering for Manufacturing, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. Suchart Siengchin is a professor at and president of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand.

Download or read book Polymer Nanocomposites for Advanced Engineering and Military Applications written by Ramdani, Noureddine and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of polymer nanocomposites has become essential for engineering and military industries over the last few decades as it applies to computing, sensors, biomedical microelectronics, hard coating, and many other domains. Due to their outstanding mechanical and thermal features, polymer nanocomposite materials have recently been developed and now have a wide range of applications. Polymer Nanocomposites for Advanced Engineering and Military Applications provides emerging research on recent advances in the fabrication methods, properties, and applications of various nano-fillers including surface-modification methods and chemical functionalization. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as barrier properties, biomedical microelectronics, and matrix processing, this book is ideally designed for engineers, industrialists, chemists, government officials, military professionals, practitioners, academicians, researchers, and students.

Download or read book Polymer Nanocomposite Foams written by Vikas Mittal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advancements in polymer nanocomposite foams have led to their application in a variety of fields, such as automotive, packaging, and insulation. Employing nanocomposites in foam formation enhances their property profiles, enabling a broader range of uses, from conventional to advanced applications. Since many factors affect the generation of nanostructured foams, a thorough understanding of structure–property relationships in foams is important. Polymer Nanocomposite Foams presents developments in various aspects of nanocomposite foams, providing information on using composite nanotechnology for making functional foams to serve a variety of applications. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, this book reviews synthesis and processing techniques for preparing poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposite foams and discusses strategies for toughening polymer foams. It summarizes the effects of adding nanoclay on polypropylene foaming behavior and describes routes to starch foams for improved performance. The books also reviews progress in achieving high-performance lightweight polymer nanocomposite foams while keeping desired mechanical properties, examines hybrid polyurethane nanocomposite foams, and covers polymer–clay nanocomposite production. The final chapters present recent advances in the field of carbon nanotube/polymer nanocomposite aerogels and related materials as well as a review of the nanocomposite foams generated from high-performance thermoplastics. Summing up the most recent research developments in the area of polymer nanocomposite foams, this book provides background information for readers new to the field and serves as a reference text for researchers.

Download or read book Polymer Nanocomposite Materials written by Ye Zhou and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymer Nanocomposite Materials Discover an authoritative overview of zero-, one-, and two-dimensional polymer nanomaterials Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Applications in Integrated Electronic Devices delivers an original and insightful treatment of polymer nanocomposite applications in energy, information, and biotechnology. The book systematically reviews the preparation and characterization of polymer nanocomposites from zero-, one-, and two-dimensional nanomaterials. The two distinguished editors have selected resources that thoroughly explore the applications of polymer nanocomposites in energy, information, and biotechnology devices like sensors, solar cells, data storage devices, and artificial synapses. Academic researchers and professional developers alike will enjoy one of the first books on the subject of this environmentally friendly and versatile new technology. Polymer Nanocomposite Materials discusses challenges associated with the devices and materials, possible strategies for future directions of the technology, and the possible commercial applications of electronic devices built on these materials. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the fabrication of conductive polymer composites and their applications in sensors An exploration of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for electronics and polymer nanocomposites for photodetectors Practical discussions of polymer nanocomposites for pressure sensors and the application of polymer nanocomposites in energy storage devices An examination of functional polymer nanocomposites for triboelectric nanogenerators and resistive switching memory Perfect for materials scientists and polymer chemists, Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Applications in Integrated Electronic Devices will also earn a place in the libraries of sensor developers, electrical engineers, and other professionals working in the sensor industry seeking an authoritative one-stop reference for nanocomposite applications.

Download or read book Corrosion Protection and Control Using Nanomaterials written by V S Saji and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corrosion is an expensive and potentially dangerous problem in many industries. The potential application of different nanostructured materials in corrosion protection, prevention and control is a subject of increasing interest. Corrosion protection and control using nanomaterials explores the potential use of nanotechnology in corrosion control.The book is divided into two parts. Part one looks at the fundamentals of corrosion behaviour and the manufacture of nanocrystalline materials. Chapters discuss the impact of nanotechnology in reducing corrosion cost, and investigate the influence of various factors including thermodynamics, kinetics and grain size on the corrosion behaviour of nanocrystalline materials. There are also chapters on electrodeposition and the corrosion behaviour of electrodeposited nanocrystalline materials. Part two provides a series of case studies of applications of nanomaterials in corrosion control. Chapters review oxidation protection using nanocrystalline structures at various temperatures, sol- gel and self-healing nanocoatings and the use of nanoreservoirs and polymer nanocomposites in corrosion control.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Corrosion protection and control using nanomaterials is an invaluable reference tool for researchers and engineers working with nanomaterials in a variety of industries including, aerospace, automotive and chemical engineering as well as academics studying the unique protection and control offered by nanomaterials against corrosion. Explores the potential use of nanotechnology and nanomaterials for corrosion prevention, protection and control Discusses the impact of nanotechnology in reducing corrosion cost and investigates various factors on the corrosion behaviour of nanocrystalline materials Provides a series of case studies and applications of nanomaterials for corrosion control