Environmentally Friendly Polymer Nanocomposites: Types, Processing and Properties - Couverture rigide

Ray, Suprakas Sinha

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0857097776 ISBN 13 : 9780857097774

Editeur : Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Concerns about global warming and the depletion of oil reserves have led to significant research into more sustainable composite materials made from natural materials. Recently, research has focussed on the development of nanoscale reinforcements for this new group of composites, significantly improving and extending their range of desirable properties. Environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites summarises this wealth of research and its practical implications for developing the next generation of advanced eco-friendly polymer composite-based products.

Key Features: summarises the practical implications of the development of nanoscale reinforcements for sustainable composite materials made from natural materials; examines matrix and reinforcement materials and their characterisation and reviews key properties such as tensile and dynamic mechanical properties; considers barrier properties, biodegradability, rheology, electrical and thermal conductivity and potential applications.

Contents: Part 1 Types, processing and characterisation: Introduction to environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites; Environmentally friendly polymer matrices for composites; Environmentally friendly nanofillers as reinforcements for composites; Techniques for characterising the structure and properties of polymer nanocomposites; Environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites using polymer matrices from renewable sources; Environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites using polymer matrices from fossil fuel sources; Processing of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposite foams for packaging and other applications. Part 2 Properties: Using biodegradable polymer matrices and clay/carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforcements: Tensile properties of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites using biodegradable polymer matrices and clay/CNT reinforcements; Dynamic mechanical properties of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites using biodegradable polymer matrices and clay/CNT reinforcements; Thermal stability and flammability of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites using biodegradable polymer matrices and clay/CNT reinforcements; Barrier properties of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites using biodegradable polymer matrices and clay/CNT reinforcements; Crystallization behaviour, kinetics and morphology of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites using biodegradable polymer matrices and clay/CNT reinforcements; Biodegradation behavior of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites using biodegradable polymer matrices and clay/CNT reinforcements; Rheological properties of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites (EFPNs) using biodegradable polymer matrices and clay/CNT reinforcements; Electrical and thermal conductivity of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites (EFPNs) using biodegradable polymer matrices and clay/CNT reinforcements. Part 3 Summary: Applications, environmental impact and future development of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites (EFPNs).

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À propos de l'auteur

Professor Suprakas Sinha Ray is the Chief Researcher and Director of the DST/CSIR National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials, South Africa, and the recipient of numerous awards and honours.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0857097776
• ISBN 13: 9780857097774
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 512
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible