This book discusses all the aspects of polymer nanocomposites, namely, their syntheses, characterization, properties, and applications. It covers general as well as specific polymer nanocomposites, throws light on the recent research and development, and describes current and prospective applications.
Polymer nanocomposites are polymer-based composites in which the reinforcement is in nano size. The nano size provides tremendous surface area for the unit weight of the material, and thus the matrix-reinforcement contact area increases tremendously. The properties of a composite depend on the amount of this contact area. The larger the contact area, the greater the property improvement. Thus, the knowledge of polymer nanocomposites is important for their proper use in applications. This book provides such knowledge. It discusses all the aspects of polymer nanocomposites, namely, their synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications. It covers general as well as specific polymer nanocomposites, throws light on recent research and development, and describes current and prospective applications.
PART I INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction
PART II SYNTHESIS, PREPARATION, AND PROCESSING OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
2. Preparation of Nanocomposites
3. Synthesis of High-Filler-Content Polymer Nanocomposites
PART III PROPERTIES
4. Properties of Nanocomposites
5. Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanofiber/Polymer Composites
6. The Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites with High Filler Content
PART IV CHARACTERISATION OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
7. Spectroscopic Techniques
PART V APPLICATION
8. Applications of Nanocomposites
9. Defense Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites
10. Applications of High-Filler-Content Polymer Nanocomposites
PART VI RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
11. Enhanced EMI Shielding Effectiveness of Hybrid Polymer Composites
12. Effect of Processing Methods and Functional Groups on the Properties of
Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Filled Poly(Dimethyl Siloxane) Composites
13. Cellulose Nanofibrils/Chitosan-Based Transdermal Drug Delivery Vehicle
for Controlled Release of Ketorolac Tromethamine
14. Nanofiller Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites
15. Jute Cellulose Nanofibrils/ Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Nanocomposite: A
Novel Material with Potential for Application in Packaging and Transdermal
Drug Delivery Systems
A. O. Surendranathan retired as a professor in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India, in 2019. His research involves the study of materials with respect to their corrosion properties. He has also worked in the areas of powder metallurgy, superplasticity, and batteries. He has guided students in the areas of powder metallurgy, superplasticity, corrosion, electroplating, welding, heat treatment, polymers, composites, and nanotechnology. Prof. Surendranathan has authored approximately 160 papers in refereed professional journals and proceedings of conferences and 2 books.
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