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A State-of-the-Art Guide to the Principles, Applications, and Limitations of the Material Components of Polymer Nanostructured Materials
Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization, and Applications offers researchers an invaluable tool for understanding and utilizing the special chemical and material principles underlying these cutting-edge polymer nanocomposites. This rigorous guide presents detailed information on the physical concepts, techniques, and applications of such nanomaterials as nanoclays, nanosilicas, carbon nanofibers, polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS®), and carbon nanotubes. With this essential resource, readers can:
Get expert descriptions of the types of nanoparticles commonly used in polymeric matrices
Discover methods for transforming polymer matrix resins into nanocomposites used for coatings, adhesives, fire-retardant, ablative, and structural materials
Examine chemical and thermal properties of various nanoparticles such as nanoclays, nanosilicas, POSS®, carbon nanofibers, and carbon nanotubes
Capitalize on new breakthroughs and commercial uses of polymer nanocomposites
Explore Every Aspect of Today's Widely Used Polymer Nanocomposites:
An overview of nanoparticles
Selecting resin matrix and nanoparticles for applications
Processing of nanomaterials
Characterization of polymer nanomaterials
Properties of polymer nanostructured materials
Polymer nanostructured materials for high-temperature applications
Current status, trends, future directions, and opportunities
List of contents
PREFACE Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: An Overview of Nanoparticles Chapter 3: Selecting Resin Matrix and Nanoparticles for Applications Chapter 4: Processing of Nanomaterials Chapter 5: Characterization of Polymer Nanomaterials Chapter 6: Properties of Polymer Nanostructured Materials Chapter 7: Polymer Nanostructured Materials for High-Temperature Applications Chapter 8: Current Status, Trends, Future Directions, and Opportunities INDEX
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Summary
Helps readers understand the principles, applications, and limitations of Nanotechnology. This book provides information on the trends, developments, and commercial applications.
