Physical Properties and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites (Woodhead Publishing in Materials)

Polymer nanocomposites are polymer matrices reinforced with nano-scale fillers. This new class of composite materials has shown improved mechanical and physical properties. The latter include enhanced optical, electrical and dielectric properties. This important book begins by examining the characteristics of the main types of polymer nanocomposites, then reviews their diverse applications. Part one focuses on polymer/nanoparticle composites, their synthesis, optical properties and electrical conductivity. Part two describes the electrical, dielectric and thermal behavior of polymer/nanoplatelet composites, while polymer/nanotube composites are the subject of part three. The fourth and final part discusses the processing and industrial applications of these nanocomposite materials, such as uses in fuel cells, bioimaging and sensors. Chapters also go over the manufacture and applications of electrospun polymer nanocomposite fibers, nanostructured transition metal oxides, clay nanofiller/epoxy nanocomposites, hybrid epoxy-silica-rubber nanocomposites and other rubber-based nanocomposites. Polymer nanocomposites are polymer matrices reinforced with nano-scale fillers. This new class of composite materials has shown improved mechanical and physical properties. The latter include enhanced optical, electrical and dielectric properties. This important book begins by examining the characteristics of the main types of polymer nanocomposites, then reviews their diverse applications.

Part one focuses on polymer/nanoparticle composites, their synthesis, optical properties and electrical conductivity. Part two describes the electrical, dielectric and thermal behaviour of polymer/nanoplatelet composites, whilst polymer/nanotube composites are the subject of Part three. The processing and industrial applications of these nanocomposite materials are discussed in Part four, including uses in fuel cells, bioimaging and sensors as well as the manufacture and applications of electrospun polymer nanocomposite fibers, nanostructured transition metal oxides, clay nanofiller/epoxy nanocomposites, hybrid epoxy-silica-rubber nanocomposites and other rubber-based nanocomposites.

Polymer nanocomposites: Physical properties and applications is a valuable reference tool for both the research community and industry professionals wanting to learn about the these materials and their applications in such areas as fuel cell, sensor and biomedical technology.

• Examines the characteristics of the main types of polymer nanocomposites and reviews their diverse applications
• Comprehensively assesses polymer/nanoparticle composites exploring experimental techniques and data associated with the conductivity and dielectric characterization
• A specific section on polymer/nanotube composites features electrical and dielectric behaviour of polymer/carbon nanotube composites

front-matter......Page 1 1......Page 24 2......Page 54 3......Page 93 4......Page 131 5......Page 182 6......Page 210 7......Page 267 8......Page 302 9......Page 337 10......Page 369 11......Page 426 12......Page 453 13......Page 476 14......Page 514 15......Page 550 16......Page 584 17......Page 609 18......Page 636 19......Page 658 20......Page 717 21......Page 750 22......Page 770 23......Page 800 24......Page 814 25......Page 859 26......Page 889 Index......Page 918 Color plate......Page 0 The book is divided into sections covering polymer/nanoparticle composites, polymer/nanoplatelet composites and polymer/nanotube composites. It finishes by reviewing the range of applications for these important new materials.