Nanocarbon to Polymer-nanocarbon Composites : From Synthesis to Breakthrough Performance

Nanocarbon to Polymer-Nanocarbon Composites: From Synthesis to Breakthrough Performance delves into the fascinating world of nanocarbon-polymer composites, exploring their synthesis, characterization, and application to achieve groundbreaking advancements. It reviews various methods employed to produce carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon nanofibers, and other nanocarbon materials, shedding light on their unique properties and the factors influencing their synthesis. With an emphasis on scalable and reproducible fabrication processes, this book bridges the gap between laboratory-scale production and industrial applications.

FEATURES:

• Discusses characterization techniques used to evaluate the structural, mechanical, and thermal properties of nanocarbon reinforcements
• Covers advanced analytical tools such as electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing, providing insights into the structure–property relationships that govern the behavior of these materials
• Offers an interdisciplinary approach from diverse fields including materials science, chemistry, engineering, and nanotechnology
• Addresses the growing importance of sustainability, exploring environmental aspects associated with nanocarbon-polymer composites with the potential environmental impact, enabling readers to make informed decisions regarding the eco-friendliness of these materials and their applications
• Showcases the immense potential of these materials in aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, and beyond
• Provides insights into future directions and emerging trends

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers, engineers, and professionals seeking to understand the synthesis techniques used to fabricate nanocarbon reinforcements.

Dr. Srikanta Moharana is presently working as an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India. He obtained his PhD and MPhil degrees in Chemistry from the School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, India. He received his M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. He has published more than 70 research papers in international peer-reviewed journals, 65 book chapters, and many more, counting with renowned international publications such as the RSC, Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, and Taylor & Francis Group. Besides, he has edited 11 books under the banner of Elsevier, Springer Nature, RSC, and Taylor & Francis Publications. Under his guidance, two PhD students have successfully received their PhD degrees. Moreover, he has actively participated in and presented his research work at several international conferences and has been a reviewer for reputed international journals. He has been awarded the Prof. GB Behera's Best PhD Thesis award under the banner of Orissa Chemical Society, Odisha, India. He has more than 5 years of teaching and research experience. His research experience and interests lie in carbon nanomaterials (graphene, carbon nanotubes) and functional ceramic-based polymer nanocomposite synthesis and characterization for advanced energy storage applications. He is a life member of the Orissa Chemical Society.

Dr. Bibhuti B. Sahu is presently working as an associate professor, Department of Basic Science and humanities, Nalanda Institute of Technology (NIT), Bhubaneswar, Biju Pattanaik University of Technology (BPUT), Odisha, India. He obtained his PhD in experimental condensed matter physics from the Department of Physics, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha, India, and MSc and MPhil degrees in Physics from school of Physics, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Odisha, India. He has published more than 32 research articles (article & book chapters) in peer review journals 1 book under the banner of Springer Nature Publication. He has more than 18 years teaching and 10 years research experience. He has presented his work at various National and International conferences. His research interest is in ferrites, hexaferrites, dielectric, ferroelectric, and multiferroic material synthesis characterization and application in energy storage and magnetic applications. Synthesis and characterization of ceramic-polymer nanocomposites for advanced energy conversion applications. He is a life member of the Orissa Physical Society.

Dr. Suresh Sagadevan is working as an associate professor at the Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya. He has published over 350 research papers in the ISI top-tier journals & Scopus. He has authored 12 international book series and 45 book chapters. He is an editor, guest editor, and editorial board member of many reputed ISI journals. He is a member of many professional bodies at the national/international level. He has been a recognized reviewer for many reputed journals. In 2021, he was recognized for his outstanding contribution to research activities with the award of a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). He was selected as one of the top 2 % of scientists worldwide in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Indeed, he is working in various fields such as nanofabrication, functional materials, graphene, polymeric nanocomposite, glass materials, thin films, bio-inspired materials, drug delivery, tissue engineering, cell culture, supercapac