Structural Nanocomposites: Perspectives for Future Applications

By James Njuguna

Book Overview

Dispersion methods of carbon nanotubes for the development of polymeric nanocomposites: characterization and application.- Thermoplastic nanocomposites with carbon nanotubes.- Graphite Based Nanocomposites to Enhance Mechanical Properties.- Optimization and scaling up of the fabrication process of polymer nanocomposites: Polyamide 6 / montmorillonite case study.- Influences of Morphology and Doping on the Photoactivity of TiO2 Nanostructures.- Foam-glass-crystal materials.- High temperature polymer nanocomposites.- Energy absorption and low-velocity impact performance of nanocomposites: Cones and sandwich structures.- Predictions of energy absorption of aligned carbon nanotube/epoxy composites.- Silver nanocluster/silica composite coatings obtained by sputtering for antibacterial applications.- Recent advances on the utilization of nanoclays and organophosphorus compounds in polyurethane foams for increasing flame retardancy.- Ecological assessment of nano materials for the production of electrostatic/electrochemical energy storage systems.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662509822
• ISBN13: 9783662509821
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"