Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties, Characterization Techniques, and Applications [Hardcover]

1 Introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology. 2. Length scale and calculations. 3. Effect of particles sizes on properties of nanomaterials.  4. What have we learn from the ancient history and nature?.  5. Synthesis of nanomaterials. 6. Synthesis, properties and applications of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs). 7 Synthesis, Properties and Applications of nanowires.8. Graphene. 9. Magnetic Materials. 10. Processing, properties and applications of polymer nanocomposites. 11 Polymeric Nanofibers. 12 Characterization of nanomaterials. 13 Corrosion behaviour and oxidation resistance of nanomaterials.14 Applications of nanomaterials. 15 Risks, toxicity and challenges of nanomaterials        

The main aims of this book are to summarize the fundamentals, synthesis methods, properties and applications of nanomaterials, so as to provide readers with a systematic knowledge on nanomaterials. In addition, the book covers most commonly used characterization tools pertaining to nanomaterials. Further, it deals with relevant aspects of nanocomposites which contains dispersion of nano-sized particulates, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the matrices (polymer, metal and ceramic). It also discusses development of smart nano textiles (intelligent textiles), self-cleaning glass, sensors, actuators, ferro-fluids, and wear resistant nano coatings. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students, the key features on this book include:

• Top-down and bottom-up approaches for the synthesis of nanomaterials included
• Illustrates sample preparation and basic principle of characterization tools for nanomaterials
• Explains calculation of ratios of surface area to volume and surface atoms to bulk atoms