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. After an introduction to the subject, part one looks at matrix and reinforcement materials as well as their characterisation. Part two reviews key properties such as tensile and dynamic mechanical properties and thermal stability. It also considers issues such as barrier properties, biodegradability, rheology, electrical and thermal conductivity. The book concludes by reviewing potential applications. This book is ideal for polymer and material scientists, researchers and engineers. It will also help industrial researchers and R&D managers who want to bring advanced eco-friendly polymer composite-based products into the market.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-13
9780857097774
eBay Product ID (ePID)
158318539
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Chemical Engineering
Author
Suprakas Sinha Ray
Publication Name
Environmentally Friendly Polymer Nanocomposites: Types, Processing and Properties
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
512 Pages
Dimensions
Item Weight
900g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Suprakas Sinha Ray
Series Title
Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering