Fundamentals of Polymer Nanocomposites:
Processing, Properties, Characterization and Applications
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Shakeel Ahmed, M. Shanmuka Srinivas
- Language: English
Fundamentals of Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties, Characterization and Applications provides a comprehensive resource covering the principles, materials, proces… Read more
Description
Description
Fundamentals of Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties, Characterization and Applications provides a comprehensive resource covering the principles, materials, processing techniques, and applications of polymer nanocomposites. It examines the nanoscale interactions between polymers and nanoparticles, from molecular structure through to mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties. Chapters cover polymer matrices, nanofillers, synthesis and fabrication methods, and key characterization techniques such as TEM, SEM, FTIR, XRD, and DMA, before moving into a systematic presentation of applications across the automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, and biomedical industries, alongside emerging trends shaping the field for both academic researchers and industry professionals.
The book addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly, high-performance materials by dedicating chapters to environmental and sustainability aspects, health and safety considerations, and regulations, standards, and certifications for sustainable nanocomposites. By consolidating foundational science with recent advances and industrial case studies, it bridges the gap between academic research and practical application, offering researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students a single, up-to-date reference on this fast-moving field.
The book addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly, high-performance materials by dedicating chapters to environmental and sustainability aspects, health and safety considerations, and regulations, standards, and certifications for sustainable nanocomposites. By consolidating foundational science with recent advances and industrial case studies, it bridges the gap between academic research and practical application, offering researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students a single, up-to-date reference on this fast-moving field.
Key features
Key features
- Covers the various types of polymer matrices and nanofillers, synthesis and fabrication techniques, characterization methods, mechanical and thermal properties, and real-world applications
- Includes detailed coverage of processing techniques with practical guidance for translating concepts into real-world applications
- Features case studies illustrating real-world applications across the automotive, electronics, and biomedical industries
- Includes regulations, standards, and certifications for sustainable nanocomposites
- Addresses environmental, sustainability, health, and safety aspects of polymer nanocomposites
Readership
Readership
Researchers, academics, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, physicists, and industry professionals working in the fields of polymer science, chemistry, physics, nanotechnology, and materials science and engineering; postgraduate students in above-related disciplines will also benefit from the comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals and applications provided
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Polymer Nanocomposites
2. Polymer Matrices in Nanocomposites
3. Nanofillers and Their Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
4. Synthesis and Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites
5. Characterization Techniques of Polymer Nanocomposites
6. Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
7. Thermal Properties and Stability of Polymer Nanocomposites
8. Electrical and Optical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
9. Processing and Manufacturing Challenges of Polymer Nanocomposites
10. Applications in Key Industries of Polymer Nanocomposites
11. Environmental and Sustainability Aspects of Polymer Nanocomposites
12. Health and Safety Aspects of Polymer Nanocomposites
13. Regulations, Standards, And Certifications for Sustainable Polymer Nanocomposites
14. Future Trends and Emerging Technologies of Polymer Nanocomposites
2. Polymer Matrices in Nanocomposites
3. Nanofillers and Their Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
4. Synthesis and Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites
5. Characterization Techniques of Polymer Nanocomposites
6. Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
7. Thermal Properties and Stability of Polymer Nanocomposites
8. Electrical and Optical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
9. Processing and Manufacturing Challenges of Polymer Nanocomposites
10. Applications in Key Industries of Polymer Nanocomposites
11. Environmental and Sustainability Aspects of Polymer Nanocomposites
12. Health and Safety Aspects of Polymer Nanocomposites
13. Regulations, Standards, And Certifications for Sustainable Polymer Nanocomposites
14. Future Trends and Emerging Technologies of Polymer Nanocomposites
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Shakeel Ahmed
Shakeel Ahmed is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Higher Education Department, for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, in India. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Postgraduate Department of Chemistry, at the Government Postgraduate College Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, situated in New Delhi, India. He gained his post-doctoral experience in biocomposite materials from the Indian Institute of Technology. He has published several research papers in the field of green nanomaterials and biopolymers for various applications including biomedical, packaging, and water treatment.
Affiliations and expertise
Shakeel Ahmed, PhD, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Government Postgraduate College Rajouri (Postgraduate Department of Chemistry), Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMS
M. Shanmuka Srinivas
M. Shanmuka Srinivas is a doctoral research scholar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
He received his M. Tech in Advanced Manufacturing from SASTRA University in 2019. His academic background includes research on polymer nanocomposites, additive manufacturing, and nano lubricants, with a specific focus on the post-processing of metal additive manufactured components. His research interests revolve around the development and characterization of polymer nanocomposites and their applications in various engineering fields. To date he has published more than 10 peer-reviewed journal publications and 2 conference papers. He has also authored 2 book chapters. One of his papers was awarded the best paper award at the conference organized by IITRAM and ISRO, at Ahmedabad, in India. He was also the recipient of the summer research fellow program funded by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy and the National Academy of Sciences, via the Government of India. He is also currently working as a reviewer for seven prestigious journals. Shanmuka’s scholastic works are recognized locally and internationally.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Mechanical Engineering, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India