Polymer Nanocomposite-Based Smart Materials
From Synthesis to Application
- 1st Edition - May 20, 2020
- Editors: Rachid Bouhfid, Abou el Kacem Qaiss, Mohammad Jawaid
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 3 0 1 3 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 3 0 1 4 - 1
Polymer Nanocomposite-Based Smart Materials: From Synthesis to Application provides a broad, comprehensive review on all major categories of smart materials and their preparati… Read more
Polymer Nanocomposite-Based Smart Materials: From Synthesis to Application provides a broad, comprehensive review on all major categories of smart materials and their preparation routes. The main application fields and properties for these diverse types of smart polymer-based composite and nanocomposite materials are also discussed. Chapters on modeling methods and simulation look at the physical or chemical change response that is introduced by the effect of changing environmental conditions such as pH, temperature, mechanical force and light. Written by scholars and experts from around the globe, the book covers key aspects, such as synthesis, processing and applications of polymer and nanocomposite-based smart materials.
- Features a board range of different polymer nanocomposites-based smart materials
- Contains coverage of synthesis applications as well as experimental, modeling and theoretical results
- Includes comprehensive coverage on preparation and testing methods
academic and industrial researchers working in the development of smart materials, materials scientists, nanotechnologists and PhD students
- Introduction: different types of smart materials and their practical applications
- Role of characterization techniques in evaluating the material properties of nanoparticle-based polymer materials
- Self-healing based on composites and nanocomposites materials: from synthesis to application and modeling
- Thermochromic composite materials: synthesis, properties and applications
- Piezoelectric polymer films: synthesis, applications, and modeling
- Shape memory based on composites and nanocomposites materials: from synthesis to application
- Self-assembling smart materials for biomaterials applications
- Electroactive polymer composites and applications
- Polymer nanocomposites smart materials for energy applications
- Smart materials for medical applications
- Smart composite materials for civil engineering applications
- Molecularly imprinted polymer for water contaminants
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 20, 2020
- Language: English
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Rachid Bouhfid
Prof. Rachid Bouhfid is currently working as an Associate Professor at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco. Before joining UM6P, he served as the Director of Research at the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation, and Research (MAScIR) in Rabat, Morocco, and as an Assistant Professor at Artois University, France. Prof. Bouhfid earned his doctoral degree from Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. He has over fifteen years of experience in teaching and research in organic chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and polymer chemistry. His main research interests include hybrid nanomaterials, reinforced polymer nanocomposites, and advanced materials such as graphene, nanoclay, cellulose nanocrystals, and nanocomposites. Throughout his career, he has developed various nanostructured materials for wastewater treatment, packaging, sensing, and biomedical applications. He has authored more than 200 research papers in SCI-indexed journals, edited six books, and co-authored over 54 book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Benguerir, MoroccoAK
Abou el Kacem Qaiss
Prof. Abou el kacem Qaiss is currently working as Director of the Composites Nanocomposites Centre at the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research (MAScIR), Institute of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (Nanotech) in Rabat (Morocco).
His research areas include: hybrid reinforced/filled polymer composites, advance materials: graphene/nanoclay, lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymer composites, modification and treatment of lignocellulosic fibres, nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibres, as well as polymer blends. So far, he has published three books, 30 chapters and more than 75 international journal papers with 25 patents to his credit.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of Polymer Processing Laboratory, Institute of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (Nanotech), Rabat, MoroccoMJ
Mohammad Jawaid
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Jawaid is currently working as Distinguished Professor at Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, UAE. He has more than 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and industries. His area of research interests includes hybrid composites, lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymer composites, advance materials: graphene/nanoclay/fire retardant, modification and treatment of lignocellulosic fibers and solid wood, biopolymers and biopolymers for packaging applications, nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibers, and polymer blends. So far, he has published 100 books, more than 100 book chapters, more than 500 peer-reviewed international journal papers, and several published review papers under top 25 hot articles in science direct during 2013–2020. He also obtained 6 Patents and 6 Copyrights/Industrial design. H-index and citation in Scopus are 101 and 43525 and in Google scholar, and H-index and citation are 120 and 58132. 40 Ph.D. and 17 Master’s students graduated under his supervision in 2014–2024 in the fields of hybrid composites, green composites, nanocomposites, natural fiber-reinforced composites, nanocellulose, etc. He secured various research grants at university, national, and international levels on polymer composites of around USD 3 Million. He also delivered plenary and invited talks in international conferences related to composites in India, Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, China, Germany, Indonesia, Spain, UAE, Portagal, etc. Besides that, he is also a member of technical committees of several national and international conferences on composites and material science. He is founding Series Editor of Springer Three Book Series. He worked as guest editor of special issues of Several Peer reviewed Journals. Besides that, he is also reviewer of several high-impact international peer-reviewed journals of Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Saga, ACS, RSC, Frontiers, etc. Dr. Mohammad Jawaid also received Several Award at National and International Level. He is also Winner of Newton-Ungku Omar Coordination Fund: UK-Malaysia Research and Innovation Bridges Competition 2015. He is also Professional membership of ACS, SPE, APA, MySET, etc. He is Fellow and Chartered Scientist of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), UK. He is also Clarivate 1% Highly cited Researcher-2023.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesRead Polymer Nanocomposite-Based Smart Materials on ScienceDirect