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Informationen zum Autor Dr Fengge Gao is Reader in Nanotechnology and the Director of Nanoscience Laoratory at Nottingham Trent University, UK. He is one of the pioneers in developing filler enhanced polymer nanocomposites in the UK and is currently leading a group of researchers working on various aspects of polymer nanocomposites and their applications. His recent work on non-migration type antimicrobial polymer nanocomposites won the CenFRA Most Innovative Research Award and UK Food and Drink Forum Innovation Champion Award in 2009. Zusammenfassung This book reviews current research on the manufacture and properties of the main types of polymer nanocomposite.
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Preface
Part I: Types of polymer nanocomposites according to fillers
Chapter 1: Processing of nanotube-based nanocomposites
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Structure of carbon nanotubes
1.3 Processing methods for nanotube-based polymer nanocomposites
1.4 Nanotube alignment
1.5 Properties and characteristics
1.6 Future trends
Chapter 2: Environmental life-cycle assessment of polymer nanocomposites
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The life-cycle assessment (LCA) approach to nanotechnology
2.3 The environmental LCA of polymer nanocomposites
2.4 Future trends and alternate approaches for evaluating emerging technologies
2.5 Conclusions
Chapter 3: Calcium carbonate nanocomposites
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction: applications of calcium carbonate nanoparticles
3.2 Calcium carbonate as filler material
3.3 The toughening mechanisms of polymers filled with precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) nanoparticles
3.4 Conclusions
Chapter 4: Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as functional fillers in polymer nanocomposites
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction: the role of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as reinforcements
4.2 Preparation of hybrid LDHs for polymer nanocomposites
4.3 Nanocomposite preparation routes
4.4 Structure of polymer-LDH nanocomposites
4.5 Properties
4.6 Applications and future trends
4.7 Conclusions
4.8 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 5: Cellulose nanoparticles as reinforcement in polymer nanocomposites
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Preparation of cellulose nanoparticles
5.3 Preparation of cellulose nanocomposites from different processes and polymeric matrices
5.4 Properties and applications of nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanoparticles
5.5 Conclusions and future trends
5.6 Sources of further information and advice
5.7 Acknowledgements
Chapter 6: Metal-polymer nanocomposites
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction: the role of nanoparticles as reinforcement
6.2 Techniques for reinforcement
6.3 Properties of polymer composites reinforced with metal nanoparticles
6.4 Alternative applications of metal-polymer nanocomposites
6.5 Future trends
6.6 Sources of further information and advice
Part II: Types of polymer nanocomposites according to base
Chapter 7: Polyolefin-based polymer nanocomposites
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Preparation of polymer nanocomposites
7.3 Different kinds of nanofillers used in the preparation of polymer nanocomposites
7.4 Characterization of polymer nanocomposites
7.5 Properties of polymer nanocomposites
7.6 Application of polyolefin nanocomposites
7.7 Conclusions and future trends
Chapter 8: Poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC)-based nanocomposites
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
8.3 Manufacturing techniques
8.4 Nanofillers
8.5 Effects of nanofillers
8.6 Opportunities and problems
8.7 Future trends
8.8 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 9: Nylon-based polymer nanocomposites
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Types of nanoparticle and their modification
9.3 Current manufacturing techniques
9.4 Structures and properties
9.5 Applications of nylon-based polymers
9.6 Future trends
9.7 Acknowledgements
Chapter 10: Clay-containing poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)-based polymer nanocomposites
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction: the importance of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)-based nanocomposites
10.2 Types of PET-based nanocomposite
10.3 Preparative methods
10.4 St
