Polymer Nanocomposites: Towards Multi-Functionality

By Zhongzhen Yu, Yiu-Wing Mai, Aravind Dasari, et al.

Book Overview

This highlights ongoing research efforts on different aspects of polymer nanocomposites and explores their potentials to exhibit multi-functional properties. In this context, it addresses both fundamental and advanced concepts, while delineating the parameters and mechanisms responsible for these potentials. Aspects considered include embrittlement/toughness; wear/scratch behaviour; thermal stability and flame retardancy; barrier, electrical and thermal conductivity; and optical and magnetic properties.

Further, the book was written as a coherent unit rather than a collection of chapters on different topics. As such, the results, analyses and discussions presented herein provide a guide for the development of a new class of multi-functional nanocomposites. Offering an invaluable resource for materials researchers and postgraduate students in the polymer composites field, they will also greatly benefit materials

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447168070
• ISBN13: 9781447168072
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"