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Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications

  • 1st Edition - January 22, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Mayank Pandey, Kalim Deshmukh, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
  • Language: English

Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications presents a comprehensive review on the fundamental chemistry, physics, biology, and en… Read more

Description

Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications presents a comprehensive review on the fundamental chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering aspects of polymer nanocomposite films and coatings. The content of the book covers design configuration, synthesis and processing methods, structure, fundamental properties, and a wide range of applications in diverse research fields. Various unresolved issues and new technical challenges regarding regulatory affairs, safety considerations and environmental and health impact are also discussed in detail. This book will be a valuable reference resource for scientists, engineers, postgraduate students, and those working in the field of polymer composites and nanocomposites, helping them to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems associated with this important research field.

Key features

  • Presents recent research developments in the synthesis, processing, functionalization, and properties of polymer nanocomposite films and coatings
  • Covers applications in electronics and optoelectronic devices, sensors and actuators, solar energy, food packaging, anticorrosion, anti-wear, antifouling, electromagnetic interference shielding, dielectric, aerospace, and textile industries as well as in biomedical fields for antibacterial, antifungal, and drug delivery applications
  • Includes comprehensive coverage with a global, internationally recognized author-base

Readership

Academic and industrial researchers working in the field of materials science and engineering, polymer science and technology and polymer nanocomposite films and coatings for various advanced applications such as biomedical, electronic, electrical, and aerospace industries, Postgraduate students in materials science and engineering, polymer science and technology

Table of contents

1. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: A General Perspective on Design Configuration, Processes, Current Applications and Future Opportunities2. Preparation Methods of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Effect of Crosslinking Agents and Nanofillers on the Microstructure and Physicochemical Properties3. Spectroscopic and Microscopic Analysis of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings4. Optical, Morphological and Thermal, Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings5. Tribological, Rheological, and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings6. Hydrophobic, Oleophobic, and Hydrophilic Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings7. Self-healing Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings8. Stimuli Responsive Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings9. Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings10. Surface Functionalized Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings11. Biopolymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings12. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices13. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Sensors and Actuators14. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Solar Energy Applications15. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Food Packaging Applications16. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Anticorrosion and Antiwear Applications17. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Antifouling Applications18. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Dielectric Applications 19. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Aerospace Applications20. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Textile Industry21. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Nuclear Industry22. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Screening Electromagnetic Interference Pollution23. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Drug Delivery Applications24. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Antimicrobial and Antifungal Applications25. Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environmental Concerns of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 22, 2024
  • Language: English

About the editors

Mayank Pandey

Editor

Dr. Mayank Pandey is an Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Sciences Kristu Jayanti (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore, India. He completed his Ph.D. in materials science from VIT University, Vellore, India, on the topic “Preparation and characterization of polymer electrolyte for electrochemical device applications”. He then went on to complete his postdoctoral studies in electrical and thermal degradation of graphene-based polymer composite for electronic device applications from CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore, India. He is an experienced material physicist with an experimental background in synthesizing graphene quantum dot- (GQDs) based polymer nanocomposites. His research areas also include fabrication of polymer blends and composite electrolytes, organic semiconductor/organic solar cells, and their impedance spectroscopy analysis. Besides investigating the structural, optical, and electronic properties of GQDs based materials, he has also contributed towards the development of new approaches in the field of nanocarbon derivatives.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Sciences Kristu Jayanti (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore, India

Kalim Deshmukh

Editor

Siva Tamilvanan was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Advanced Research School for Technology and Product Simulation (ARSTPS), Central Institute of Petrochemical Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Chennai, India. He completed his PhD on Self-Healing Coatings in 2016 from Bharathidasan University. His fields of specialization were corrosion control by intelligent coatings, conducting polymer-based coatings, corrosion inhibitors, and corrosion monitoring. He published more than 30 articles and 5 book chapters and was granted two patents. He was an Assessor & Trainer of Paint and Coatings Skill Council of India. He has received various awards on national and international levels, including SERB, CSIR Fellowships, NACE, and Berger awards.

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, New Technologies Research Centre, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

Editor

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an adjunct professor and director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around 200 books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with several reputable publishers including Elsevier.

Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Professor and Director of Laboratories, Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, United States

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