Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Preface</p> <p>Part I: Types of polymer nanocomposites according to fillers</p> <p>Chapter 1: Processing of nanotube-based nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 Structure of carbon nanotubes</p> <p>1.3 Processing methods for nanotube-based polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>1.4 Nanotube alignment</p> <p>1.5 Properties and characteristics</p> <p>1.6 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 2: Environmental life-cycle assessment of polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction</p> <p>2.2 The life-cycle assessment (LCA) approach to nanotechnology</p> <p>2.3 The environmental LCA of polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>2.4 Future trends and alternate approaches for evaluating emerging technologies</p> <p>2.5 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 3: Calcium carbonate nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction: applications of calcium carbonate nanoparticles</p> <p>3.2 Calcium carbonate as filler material</p> <p>3.3 The toughening mechanisms of polymers filled with precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) nanoparticles</p> <p>3.4 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 4: Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as functional fillers in polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction: the role of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as reinforcements</p> <p>4.2 Preparation of hybrid LDHs for polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>4.3 Nanocomposite preparation routes</p> <p>4.4 Structure of polymer-LDH nanocomposites</p> <p>4.5 Properties</p> <p>4.6 Applications and future trends</p> <p>4.7 Conclusions</p> <p>4.8 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 5: Cellulose nanoparticles as reinforcement in polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 Preparation of cellulose nanoparticles</p> <p>5.3 Preparation of cellulose nanocomposites from different processes and polymeric matrices</p> <p>5.4 Properties and applications of nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanoparticles</p> <p>5.5 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>5.6 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>5.7 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 6: Metal-polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction: the role of nanoparticles as reinforcement</p> <p>6.2 Techniques for reinforcement</p> <p>6.3 Properties of polymer composites reinforced with metal nanoparticles</p> <p>6.4 Alternative applications of metal-polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>6.5 Future trends</p> <p>6.6 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Part II: Types of polymer nanocomposites according to base</p> <p>Chapter 7: Polyolefin-based polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction</p> <p>7.2 Preparation of polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>7.3 Different kinds of nanofillers used in the preparation of polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>7.4 Characterization of polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>7.5 Properties of polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>7.6 Application of polyolefin nanocomposites</p> <p>7.7 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>Chapter 8: Poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC)-based nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction</p> <p>8.2 Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)</p> <p>8.3 Manufacturing techniques</p> <p>8.4 Nanofillers</p> <p>8.5 Effects of nanofillers</p> <p>8.6 Opportunities and problems</p> <p>8.7 Future trends</p> <p>8.8 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 9: Nylon-based polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction</p> <p>9.2 Types of nanoparticle and their modification</p> <p>9.3 Current manufacturing techniques</p> <p>9.4 Structures and properties</p> <p>9.5 Applications of nylon-based polymers</p> <p>9.6 Future trends</p> <p>9.7 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 10: Clay-containing poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)-based polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 Introduction: the importance of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)-based nanocomposites</p> <p>10.2 Types of PET-based nanocomposite</p> <p>10.3 Preparative methods</p> <p>10.4 Structural characterization</p> <p>10.5 Properties of nanocomposites</p> <p>10.6 Applications of PET-based nanocomposites</p> <p>10.7 Future trends</p> <p>10.8 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 11: Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>11.1 Introduction: the potential of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites</p> <p>11.2 TPU nanocomposites: structure, processing, properties, and performance</p> <p>11.3 TPU nanocomposites as potential biomaterials</p> <p>11.4 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 12: Soft polymer nanocomposites and gels</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>12.1 Introduction</p> <p>12.2 Nanocomposite (NC) gels</p> <p>12.3 Soft polymer nanocomposites (M-NCs)</p> <p>12.4 Applications and future trends</p> <p>12.5 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 13: Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>13.1 Introduction</p> <p>13.2 Biodegradable polymers</p> <p>13.3 Methods of production of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>13.4 Properties of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>13.5 Applications of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Part III: Applications of polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Chapter 14: Polymer nanocomposites in fuel cells</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>14.1 Introduction</p> <p>14.2 Using polymer nanocomposites in fuel cells</p> <p>14.3 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>14.4 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 15: Polymer nanocomposites for aerospace applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>15.1 Introduction</p> <p>15.2 Types of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) nanocomposites</p> <p>15.3 Sandwich structures using polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>15.4 Properties and applications of polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>15.5 Future trends: opportunities and challenges</p> <p>15.6 Conclusions</p> <p>15.7 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 16: Flame-retardant polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>16.1 Introduction</p> <p>16.2 Benefits and advantages of polymer nanocomposites for flame retardancy</p> <p>16.3 The role of nanoparticles in improving the flame retardancy of polymers</p> <p>16.4 Methods of incorporating nanoparticles as flame-retardant components in polymers</p> <p>16.5 Practical examples</p> <p>16.6 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 17: Polymer nanocomposites for optical applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>17.1 Introduction</p> <p>17.2 Important optical properties of polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>17.3 Polymer/nanoparticle composites</p> <p>17.4 Tailoring optical properties in the near infra-red, visible and ultra-violet ranges</p> <p>17.5 Linear and non-linear optical properties of guest-host systems</p> <p>17.6 Replication and optical device fabrication</p> <p>17.7 Conclusion and future trends</p> <p>Chapter 18: Polymer nanocomposite coatings</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>18.1 Introduction</p> <p>18.2 Coating technologies for polymer nanocomposites</p> <p>18.3 Key properties of polymer nanocomposite coatings</p> <p>18.4 Future trends</p> <p>18.5 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Index</p>