Polymer Nanocomposites: Towards Multi-Functionality [Paperback]

This highlights ongoing research efforts on different aspectsof polymer nanocomposites and explores their potentials to exhibitmulti-functional properties. Inthis context, it addresses both fundamental and advanced concepts, whiledelineating the parameters and mechanisms responsible for these potentials. Aspects considered includeembrittlement/toughness; wear/scratchbehaviour; thermalstability and flame retardancy;barrier, electrical and thermal conductivity; andoptical and magnetic properties.

Further, the book was writtenas a coherent unit rather than a collection of chapters on differenttopics. As such, theresults, analyses and discussions presented herein provide a guide for thedevelopment of a new class of multi-functional nanocomposites. Offering aninvaluable resource for materials researchers and postgraduate students in thepolymer composites field, theywill also greatly benefit materials  

Introduction: Towards Multi-functionality.- Nanoparticles.- Processing.-Microstructural Characterization.- Interfaces.- Mechanical Properties.- ThermalProperties.- Flame Retardancy.- Wear/Scratch Damage.- Functional Properties.- EcologicalIssues with Polymeric Materials.- Applications and Outlook.  

Aravindobtained the first degree (B. Tech in Chemical Engineering) from JawaharlalNehru Technological University, India in 1999 and M.S. (Chemical Engineering)from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA in 2003. He then moved toUniversity of Sydney, Australia where he obtained his PhD in 2007 from theCenter for Advanced Materials Technology (CAMT). Upon completion of PhD, DrDasari continued to work as a post-doctoral fellow before moving to MadridInstitute of Advanced Studies of Materials (IMDEA Materials Institute) as aResearch Scientist in early 2009 to lead the group on MultifunctionalNanocomposites. After a couple of years of exciting stint in Madrid, he joinedNTU as an Assistl#y