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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.
List of contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction
PART II: SYNTHESIS, PREPARATION AND PROCESSING 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 Nanocomposite 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
About the author
A. O. Surendranathan received his BSc in chemistry in 1975 from the University of Calicut, India, and his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering in 1994 from Mangalore University, India. He was a senior research fellow at Central Electrochemical Research Institute, India, and retired as a professor in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, 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. Surendranthan has authored approximately 160 papers in refereed professional journals and proceedings of conferences and 2 books.
