Nano- And Biocomposites

Informationen zum Autor Farzana Hussain has been involved with scientific endeavors of composite materials, focusing on manmade fibrous polymeric composites, nanocomposite and biocomposite materials since 2000. Hussain has authored numerous journal articles, technical and conference papers, book chapters, and a comprehensive review on polymer composites and nanocomposite materials. Khalid Lafdi, Ph.D. , is a professor at the University of Dayton (UD) and carbon group leader at University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI). Dr. Lafdi has more than 140 articles and chapters published in refereed journals and four patents. He has gained valuable experience in developing new ideas and collaborations to develop a world-class carbon research program materials hybrids from the fundamental understanding to the manufacturing. Zusammenfassung Advances in nanotechnology are leading to the creation of composites with myriad medical applications. This book covers nanostructured polymer composites and nano/bio composites. It looks at developments in tissue engineering, safer resins for tooth and bone repair, and improved artificial joints. Inhaltsverzeichnis Section I: Nanostructured Polymer Composites Carbon Nanotube Polymer Composites. Processing, Properties, and Flow Behavior of Carbon Nanofiber-Based Polymeric Nanocomposites. Rheology in Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites: Mesoscale Structure Development and Soft Glassy Dynamics. Polymer/Graphite Nanocomposites. Polymer Nanocomposite Flammability and Flame Retardancy. Section II: Nano-Bio Composites Animal-Based Fiber-Reinforced Biocomposites. Biopolymeric Nanofibers for Tissue Engineering. Potential Use of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) for Biocomposite Development. The Reductionist Approach to the Molecular and Supramolecular Structures of Elastin. Elastin and Elastin-Based Polymers. PLA-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites. Nanomaterials Formulation and Toxicity Impact. Index. ...

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• Authors: Farzana Hussain, Alan Kin-Tak Lau, Alan Kin-Tak (University of Southern Queensla Lau, Alan Kin-Tak Hussain Lau
• Assisted by: Farzana Hussain (Editor), Farzana (Oregon State University Hussain (Editor), Hussain Farzana (Editor), Khalid Lafdi (Editor), Khalid (University of Dayton Lafdi (Editor), Lafdi Khalid (Editor), Alan Kin-Tak Lau (Editor), Alan Kin-tak (University of Southern Queensland Lau (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.08.2009
• EAN: 9781420080278
• ISBN: 978-1-4200-8027-8
• No. of pages: 404
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Materials science, Mathematics & science, Mathematics and science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General