Design of Functional Polymer Nanocomposites

Interface and Interphase Reactions, Compatibilization and Bond Behavior, and Functionalization Procedures
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-24854-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 470 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Design of Functional Polymer Nanocomposites: Interface and Interphase Reactions, Compatibilization and Bond Behavior, and Functionalization Procedures reviews the latest developments in this fast-moving research field. The book discusses interface and interphase interactions in polymer nanocomposites, as well as compatibilization behavior and different functionalization procedures. It illustrates how each of these essential tools can be used in the design of new polymer nanocomposites for a broad range of different industrial-scale applications.

In the research and development of polymer nanocomposites, the interface and interphase reactions of different constituents is extremely important. They play a vital role in introducing additional features and in the final resultant properties of the nanocomposite. In addition, final properties are also dependent upon the bond behavior and the reaction and interface created between the two constituents.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sadiku, Rotimi

Wang, Chun Hui

Agboola, Oluranti

Varaprasad, Kokkarachedu

Mavhungu, Mapula Lucey

Mouritz, Adrian P

Advani, Suresh G

Fiedler, Bodo

Asp, Leif

Dzenis, Yuris A

Weitere Mitwirkende

Soutis, Costas

Mouritz, Adrian P

Advani, Suresh G

Fiedler, Bodo

Asp, Leif

Dzenis, Yuris A.

Wang, Chun Hui

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Interface/interphase of polymer nanocomposites
2. Polymer nanocomposites: Outstanding properties, bonds, interface, and reinforcement mechanisms
3. Theoretical modelling of interphase/interface of polymer nanocomposites
4. Design of polymer composites with tailored interfaces: The impact of the interfaces on the structure, properties, and functionalities of polymer composites
5. Compatibilization of polymer nanocomposites: Synthesis and characterization
6. Insight on the availability of techniques and procedures to improve material properties and processes especially nanocomposites
7. Filler modification of polymer nanocomposites and fabrication methods
8. Free radical chains polymerization of polymer nanocomposites
9. Surface functionalization of polymer nanocomposites: Role of functionalization procedures and functionality on the final products
10. The properties/functionalities enabled by the interfacial chemistries in polymer composites
11. Exceptional class of semicrystalline and amorphous nanocomposite polymers for specific needs
12. Eco-sustainability of biopolymer-based nanocomposites, production from renewable sources, recyclability, and biodegradability
13. The impact on resources and the environment, problems that ensue from polymeric nanocomposites
14. Advanced applications of polymer nanocomposites: Recent developments and future opportunities.
15. Industrial case studies: Processing procedures and real applications of new nanocomposites

Über Autor(innen)

Advani, Suresh G
Suresh Advani is Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Director of the Center for Composite Materials at the University of Delaware, USA.

Mavhungu, Mapula Lucey
Dr. Mapula Lucey Mavhungu is a lecturer and Head of the Chemical Engineering section in the Department of Chemical, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering, at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). She has more than 15 years' experience working in both industry and educational environments. She has a master's degree in business administration (MBA), and a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering obtained from Tshwane School for Business, and TUT respectively

Varaprasad, Kokkarachedu
Dr. Kokkarachedu Varaprasad is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Design, San Sebastián University, Chile. He received PhD (2011) in biocidal temperature-sensitive hydrogels from the Department of Polymer Science and Technology, India. He worked as an Investigator at the Advanced Polymer Research Center (CIPA), Chile. He received 3 International Postdoctoral Fellowships at Creighton University, USA, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, and Concepcion University, Chile. He developed the bioactivity of hybrid nanomaterials for advanced biomedical applications. He has published numerous articles, books, book chapters, and has 2 patents. His name has been listed in the Top 2% of scientists in the world under biomaterials, nanoscience, and nanotechnology in a recent survey conducted by Stanford University. His primary objective is to translate primary nano and polymer technology research results for the next generation of biomedical applications.

Mouritz, Adrian P
Adrian P. Mouritz is Professor of Aerospace Materials at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia.

Sadiku, Rotimi
Prof. Rotimi Sadiku is currently an Emeritus Professor at the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.

Professor Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku started his career as early as in 1976 as assistant Supervisor at the Zaria Industries Limited Nigeria and later received the Nigeria Government Scholarship to pursue a BSc [Hons.] (1980) degree at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. During this journey, he received numerous awards as best student and then, received the Nigeria government scholarship to pursue his PHD (1986) in Polymer Science at University of Strathclyde. He did a 1½ years postdoctoral fellowship at the CNR/University of Genova, Italy (1989/90) After receiving postdoctoral fellowship award (Swedish Institute Research Fellowship) he joined (1990) the Department of Polymer Technology, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. He did spend ½ year at the Faculty of Physics, Freiburg University as Visiting Scientist. In 1999, he later received South African Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship award to join University of Stellenbosch, Institute for Polymer Science.

Wang, Chun Hui
Dr. Chun Wang is a Principal Research Scientist and the Head of Composite and Low-Observable Structures in the Air Vehicles Division, DSTO, Australia. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, UK. Prior to joining DSTO in 1995, he held academic positions at the University of Sheffield (UK), the University of Sydney (Australia) and Deakin University (Australia). His main research expertises are in the areas of fatigue and fracture mechanics, composite structures, bonded structural repairs, and scattering of acoustic and electromagnetic waves. He has published over eighty journal articles and book chapters, and over eighty conference papers.