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'Recent Advances in Elastomeric Nanocomposites' reviews the recent progresses in the synthesis, processing as well as applications of elastomeric nanocomposites. Elastomers are a very important class of polymer materials and the generation of their nanocomposites by the incorporation of nano-filler has led to significant enhancement of their properties and, hence, expansion of their application potential. Most of the studies related with these materials are present in the form of research papers. Here, the authors present a comprehensive text covering the whole of the subject. The book is tailored more from the applications point of view, but also provide enough introductory material for research scholars new to this field.
List of contents
Role of different nanoparticles in elastomeric nanocomposites.- Processing of elastomeric nanocomposites: Solid state and liquid processes.- In-situ synthesis of rubber nanocomposites.- Elastomeric nanocomposites: Replacement of conventional fillers with nanotubes.- Rheology of elastomeric nanocomposites.- Mechanical relaxations of rubber nanocomposites.- Computer modeling and simulation of polymeric nanocomposite processing.- Deformation behavior of elastomeric nanocomposites.- Thermally stable and flame retardant elastomeric nanocomposites.- Recycling of elastomeric nanocomposites.- Elastomeric nanocomposites in tires applications.- Packaging applications of elastomer clay nanocomposites.- Biomedical applications of elastomeric nanocomposites.- Elastomeric nanocomposites for electrical applications.- Elastomeric nanocomposites for aerospace applications.- Friction and Wear of Rubber Nanocomposites Containing Layered Silicates and Carbon Nanotubes.
About the author
Vikas Mittal is a polymer engineer at BASF Polymer Research in Ludwigshafen, Germany. He obtained his PhD in Polymer and Materials Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland. Later, he worked as a materials scientist in the Active and Intelligent Coatings section of SunChemical in London, UK. His research interests include polymer nanocomposites, novel filler surface modifications and thermal stability enhancements.
Summary
‘Recent Advances in Elastomeric Nanocomposites’ reviews the recent progresses in the synthesis, processing as well as applications of elastomeric nanocomposites. Elastomers are a very important class of polymer materials and the generation of their nanocomposites by the incorporation of nano-filler has led to significant enhancement of their properties and, hence, expansion of their application potential. Most of the studies related with these materials are present in the form of research papers. Here, the authors present a comprehensive text covering the whole of the subject. The book is tailored more from the applications point of view, but also provide enough introductory material for research scholars new to this field.
