The Editors |
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1 State of the Art - Nanomechanics |
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Meyyarappallil Sadasivan Sreekala |
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1.2 Nanoplatelet-Reinforced Composites |
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1.3 Exfoliation-Adsorption |
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1.4 In Situ Intercalative Polymerization Method |
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1.6 Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites |
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7 | (1) |
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1.7 Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites |
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1.8 Recent Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites |
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8 | (1) |
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9 | (1) |
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2 Synthesis, Surface Modification, and Characterization of Nanoparticles |
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13 | (1) |
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2.2 Synthesis and Modification of Nanoparticles |
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2.2.1 Synthesis of Nanoparticles |
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2.2.2 Synthesis of Titania Nanoparticles |
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2.2.3 Microwave Synthesis of Magnetic Fe3O4 Nanoparticles |
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2.2.4 Magnetic Field Synthesis of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles |
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2.2.5 Synthesis of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles without Inert Gas Protection |
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2.2.6 Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles by Two Different Methods |
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2.2.7 Synthesis of Silica Powders by Pressured Carbonation |
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2.2.8 MW-Assisted Synthesis of Bisubstituted Yttrium Garnet Nanoparticles |
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2.2.9 Molten Salt Synthesis of Bisubstituted Yttrium Garnet Nanoparticles |
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2.3 Modification of Nanoparticles |
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2.3.1 Surface Modification of ZnO Nanoparticles |
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2.3.2 Surface Modification of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles |
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2.3.3 Surface Modification of Silica Nanoparticles |
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23 | (1) |
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2.4 Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Inorganic Nanocomposites |
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2.4.1 Nanopolymer Matrix Composites |
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2.5 Preparation of Polymer-Inorganic Nanocomposites |
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2.5.2 In Situ Polymerization |
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2.5.3 Particle In Situ Formation |
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2.5.4.1 Solution Blending |
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2.5.4.2 Emulsion or Suspension Blending |
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30 | (1) |
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31 | (1) |
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2.5.4.4 Mechanical Grinding/Blending |
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31 | (1) |
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2.6 Characterization of Polymer-Inorganic Nanocomposites |
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32 | (7) |
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32 | (1) |
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2.6.2 Infrared Spectroscopy |
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2.6.3 Mechanical Property Test |
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2.6.4 Abrasion Resistance Test |
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2.7 Applications of Polymer-Inorganic Nanocomposites |
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2.7.1 Applications of Bi-YIG Films and Bi-YIG Nanoparticle-Doped PMMA |
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2.7.1.1 Magneto-Optical Isolator |
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2.7.1.2 Magneto-Optical Sensor |
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2.7.1.4 Magneto-Optical Recorder |
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2.7.1.5 Magneto-Optic Modulator |
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2.7.1.6 Magneto-Optic Switch |
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2.8 Application of Magnetic Fe3O4-Based Nanocomposites |
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2.9 Applications of ZnO-Based Nanocomposites |
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2.9.1 Gas Sensing Materials |
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2.9.2 Photocatalyst for Degradation of Organic Dye |
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2.9.3 Benard Convection Resin Lacquer Coating |
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2.10 Applications of Magnetic Fluid |
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3 Theory and Simulation in Nanocomposites |
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3.1.1 Dispersion of Nanoparticles |
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53 | (1) |
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3.1.4 Property Prediction |
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3.2 Analytical and Numerical Techniques |
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3.2.3 Multiscale Modeling |
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3.3 Formation of Nanocomposites |
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3.3.1 Thermodynamics of Nanocomposite Formation |
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3.3.2 Kinetics of Nanocomposite Formation |
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3.3.3 Morphology of Polymer Nanocomposites |
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3.4 Mechanical Properties |
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3.4.1 Stiffness and Strength |
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3.4.3 Mechanical Reinforcement |
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3.4.4 Interfacial Bonding |
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3.6.1 Thermal Conductivity |
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3.8 Rheological Properties |
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4 Characterization of Nanocomposites by Scattering Methods |
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4.2 X-Ray Diffraction and Scattering |
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4.2.1 Wide-Angle X-Ray Diffraction |
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4.2.2 Wide-Angle X-Ray Diffraction in the Characterization of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites |
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4.2.3 Wide-Angle X-Ray Diffraction in the Characterization of the Structure of the Polymer Matrix |
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4.2.4 Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering |
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5 Mechanical-Viscoelastic Characterization in Nanocomposites |
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5.2 Factors Affecting the Mechanical Behavior of Nanocomposites |
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5.2.1 Influence of the Filler's Aspect Ratio and Dispersion |
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5.2.2 Influence of the Filler-Matrix Interphase |
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5.3 Micromechanical Models for Nanocomposites |
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5.3.1 Basic Assumptions and Preliminary Concepts |
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5.3.1.2 Equivalent Continuum Model and Self-Similar Model |
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5.3.1.3 Finite Element Modeling |
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5.3.2 Micromechanical Nanocomposites Modeling |
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5.4 Mechanical Characterization of Nanocomposites under Static Loading |
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5.4.1 Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites |
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5.4.2 Polymer-CNT Nanocomposites |
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5.4.3 Particulate Polymer Nanocomposites |
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5.5 Characterization by Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis |
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5.6 Mechanical Characterization by Means of Indentation Techniques |
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5.7 Fracture Toughness Characterization of Nanocomposites |
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6 Characterization of Nanocomposites by Optical Analysis |
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6.2 Influence of Nanoparticles on the Visual Aspect of Nanocomposites |
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6.3 Characterization of Appearance |
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6.4 Characterization by UV-Visible Spectrophotometry |
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6.5 Characterization by Optical Microscopy |
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7 Characterization of Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Nanocomposites |
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Alexander M. Shikhabudinov |
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7.2 The Influence of the Molding Temperature on the Density of the Nanocomposite Samples Based on the Low-Density Polyethylene |
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7.3 Experimental Study of the Temperature Dependence of the Permittivity of the Nanocomposite Materials |
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7.4 Elastic and Viscous Properties of the Nanocomposite Films Based on the Low-Density Polyethylene Matrix |
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7.4.1 Technology of Producing the Nanocomposite Polymeric Films |
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7.4.2 Determination of the Coefficients of Elasticity and Viscosity of Nanocomposite Polymeric Films |
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7.5 Effect of the Nanoparticle Material Density on the Acoustic Parameters of Nanocomposites Based on the Low-Density Polyethylene |
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8 Barrier Properties of Nanocomposites |
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8.2 Nanocomposites from Ceramic Oxides |
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186 | (1) |
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8.3 Nanocomposites from Nanotubes |
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8.4 Layered Silicate Nanocomposites |
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8.5 Composite Models of Permeation |
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8.5.3 Fredrickson and Bicerano Model |
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8.5.5 Gusev and Lusti Model |
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8.6 Techniques Used to Study the Permeability of Polymers and Nanocomposites |
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8.7 Calculation of Breakthrough Time |
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9 Polymer Nanocomposites Characterized by Thermal Analysis Techniques |
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9.2 Thermal Analysis Methods |
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9.2.1 Differential Scanning Calorimetry |
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9.2.2 Thermogravimetric Analysis |
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9.3 Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis |
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9.4 Thermal Mechanical Analysis |
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10 Carbon Nanotube-Filled Polymer Composites |
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10.3.1 CNT-Based Membranes and Networks |
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10.4 Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials |
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10.5 Basic Theory of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials |
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10.6 Stress Transfer Efficiency in Composites |
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10.7 Mechanical Properties: Selected Literature Data |
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10.8 Electrical Properties of Composite Materials |
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10.9 Electrical Properties: Selected Literature Data |
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10.10 CNT-Polymer Composite Applications |
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11 Applications of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites |
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11.2 Preparation of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites |
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11.3 Applications of Nanocomposites |
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11.3.1 Mechanical Properties and Applications |
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11.3.2 Thermal Properties and Applications |
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11.3.3 Electrical Properties and Applications |
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11.3.4 Optical Properties and Applications |
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11.3.4.1 Transmission of Light |
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11.3.4.2 Energy Conversion |
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11.4 Energy Conversion and Storage Capacity and Applications |
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11.5 Biodegradability and Applications |
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11.5.1 Nanocomposites for Medical Applications |
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266 | (2) |
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11.5.2 Nanocomposites for Drug Release Applications |
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11.5.3 Nanocomposites for Food Packaging |
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11.6 Conclusion and Outlook |
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12 Health Hazards and Recycling and Life Cycle Assessment of Nanomaterials and Their Composites |
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12.2 Health Hazards of Inorganic Nanoparticles |
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12.3 Nanocomposite Life Cycles and Life Cycle Assessment |
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281 | (3) |
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12.4 Life Cycle Assessment of Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites in Practice |
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12.5 Nanocomposite Life Cycle Management, Including Recycling |
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12.6 Reducing Nanoparticle-Based Health Hazards and Risks Associated with Nanocomposite Life Cycles |
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References |
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Index |
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