Polymers and Two-Dimensional Nanocomposites Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering Series
Coordonnateurs : Sadiku Rotimi, Hamam Yskandar, Ray Suprakas Sinha, Folorunso Oladipo
Polymers and Two-Dimensional Nanocomposites provides a detailed review of recent progress in this important research field. The chapters cover new developments in synthesis methods, fabrication techniques, sample preparation methods, surface modification, characterization, methods of enhancing the properties of these materials and industrial applications in energy, environmental, oil and gas, sensors, corrosion, biomedical and structural applications. The book provides a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the fields of polymer science and engineering, polymer composites and nanocomposites.
1. Two-dimensional nanofillers 2. General overview of polymers and two-dimensional nanofiller-based nanocomposites 3. Bottom-up and top-down fabrication processes of polymer and two-dimensional nanocomposites 4. Borophene: synthesis methods, applications, challenges, and future prospects 5. Proper samples preparation methods for SEM, TEM, TGA, XRD, and DSC: techniques, operations, and recommendation 6. Surface modification of two-dimensional materials: techniques and applications 7. Characterization of polymer and two-dimensional nanocomposites: A molecular dynamics approach 8. Enhancing the mechanical and electrical properties of polymers using graphene 9. Enhancing the electromagnetic, piezoresistive and electrical properties of polymers using MXene 10. Thermal, thermomechanical and rheology properties of polymer nanocomposite 11. Thermal and electrical conductivity of polymer and polymer nanocomposite 12. Investigating the optical properties of polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, challenges, and recommendations 13. Recent development in polymer nanocomposites for energy storage applications especially supercapacitors 14. Fuel cell-based polymer based two-dimensional nanocomposites: synthesis, challenges, and prospects 15. Li ion batteries and polymer nanocomposite 16. Conductive polymers: Effective materials for heavy metal ions removal (Water treatment). 17. Polymer nanocomposites in the oil and gas and defence industry 18. Polymer and graphene sensors 19. Polymer nanocomposite field effect transistors 20. Recent development in polymer nanocomposites for corrosion treatment 21. Structural applications of polymer and two-dimensional nanocomposites: A critical review 22. Recent development in polymer nanocomposites for biomedical and antibacterial applications 23. Future of applications of polymer based two-dimensional nanocomposites
Prof. Yskandar Hamam received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the American University of Beirut, in 1966, and then went on to achieve his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Manchester (UMIST) in 1970 and 1972. From 1966 to 1968, he worked as an engineer on various projects in Beirut. He became an Adjunct Professor with the Universidade Federal Rio de Janeiro, from 1972 to 1973 and then became an Assistant Professor with the American U
- Covers recent developments in synthesis, characterization, properties and applications
- Discusses new fabrication techniques and how to select the right processing conditions
- Systematic presentation of theoretical and experimental investigation of properties for various industrial applications
- Attention is given to current challenges and future improvements
Date de parution : 12-2024
Ouvrage de 680 p.
15x22.8 cm
Thèmes de Polymers and Two-Dimensional Nanocomposites :
Mots-clés :
Graphene; MXene; polymers; conductivity; energy storage; sensors; drug delivery