Polymeric Nanocomposites with Carbonaceous Nanofillers for Aerospace Applications
- 1st Edition - October 6, 2022
- Author: Ayesha Kausar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 6 5 7 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 6 5 8 - 7
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Request a sales quotePolymeric Nanocomposites with Carbonaceous Nanofillers for Aerospace Applications offers a comprehensive paperback on the aerospace relevance of polymer/carbonaceous nanofiller-based nanocomposite. This manuscript summarizes all specific information on the design, fabrication and application areas of aerospace industry that employ polymer/carbonaceous nanofiller-based nanocomposites. In addition, it points to the potential of aeronautical nanocomposites towards lightning strike, radiation shielding, anti-corrosion, electronic/optical features, thermal management, antistatic application, self-healing aptitude, and green nanocomposites.
The modeling of mechanical and essential properties of aerospace nanocomposites is also discussed, along with challenges and future forecasts of polymer/carbonaceous nanofiller nanocomposites.
- Focuses on essential aerospace composites, carbonaceous nanofillers, and ensuing polymer/carbonaceous nanofiller-based nanocomposites
- Explores indispensable properties of aeronautical nanocomposites, modeling of physical properties, and combined influence of carbonaceous nanofillers and carbon fibers on space material properties
- Includes up-to-date technical applications of polymer/carbonaceous nanofiller-based nanocomposites in design, mechanical robustness, heat resistance, non-flammability, anti-corrosion, radiation shielding, lightning strike prevention, electronic/optical features, antistatic application, self-healing, thermal management, and green nanocomposites for aeronautical relevance
Industry/R&D: Scientists/engineers working with design and wide ranging applications of polymer/carbonaceous nanofillers based nanocomposites towards aerospace field. Academic: Academics and institutes where aerospace nanotechnologies are valued
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Aeronautical composites and materials
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Aerospace
- 1.3 Polymers for composite processing and their limiting properties
- 1.4 Composites in aerospace industry
- 1.5 Fiber-reinforced composites
- 1.6 Essential aerospace fillers
- 1.7 Conclusions
- References
- 2. Carbonaceous nanofillers in polymer matrix
- Abstract
- 2.1 Preamble
- 2.2 Carbonaceous nano-reinforcements: carbon nanotube, graphene, nanodiamond, fullerene, and carbon black
- 2.3 Polymeric nanocomposites
- 2.4 Functionalization and dispersion of carbonaceous nanofillers for multifunctional nanocomposites
- 2.5 Summary
- References
- 3. Multifunctional polymer/carbonaceous nanocomposites for aerospace applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Polymer/carbon nanotube nanocomposites as aerospace materials
- 3.3 Space materials with polymer/graphene and derived nanofillers
- 3.4 Polymer/nanodiamond nanocomposites for aeronautics
- 3.5 Use of polymer/carbon black nanocomposites in aerospace
- 3.6 Polymer/fullerene nanocomposites in aerospace
- 3.7 Solicitation of nanocomposites
- 3.8 Summation
- References
- 4. Aerospace applications of polymer/carbonaceous nanofiller nanocomposites: mechanical, thermal, nonflammability, and physical aspects
- Abstract
- 4.1 Prologue
- 4.2 Mechanical attributes of polymer/carbonaceous nanofiller nanocomposites
- 4.3 Thermal property enhancement using carbonaceous nanofillers
- 4.4 Effect of carbonaceous nanofillers on flammability properties of aerospace materials
- 4.5 Influence on other physical aspects of aerospace materials
- 4.6 Conclusion and outlook
- References
- 5. Combined effect of carbonaceous nanofillers and carbon fibers in aerospace
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Structural aerospace composites with carbon fiber or glass fiber fillers
- 5.3 Reinforcement structures based on carbon fibers along with nanofillers embedded in matrix and fiber treatment/modification strategies
- 5.4 Communal effect of carbonaceous nanofillers and carbon fibers on aerospace properties
- 5.5 Deduction
- References
- 6. Aeronautical nanocomposites for lightning strike prevention, radiation shielding, and stealth features
- Abstract
- 6.1 Preamble
- 6.2 Lightning strike problem in aerospace and protection using nanocomposites
- 6.3 Polymer/carbonaceous nanofiller nanocomposites for radiation shielding
- 6.4 Defense/stealth technology
- 6.5 Summary and viewpoint
- References
- 7. Conducting polymer/carbonaceous nanocomposite systems for antistatic applications
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Type of carbonaceous nanofiller
- 7.3 Synthesis methods for antistatic materials
- 7.4 Property evaluation of polymer/carbonaceous nanocomposite
- 7.5 Conclusion
- References
- 8. Electronics, optical, and thermal management applications of nanocomposites in aeronautics
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Materials for aeronautical applications
- 8.3 Technical properties of nanocomposites as aircraft component materials
- 8.4 State-of-the-art of polymeric nanocomposites for aeronautic applications
- 8.5 Conclusion
- References
- 9. Anticorrosion applications of nanocomposites for aerospace
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Corrosion resistance by polymeric nanocomposites
- 9.3 Polymer/carbonaceous nanocomposite for corrosion resistance
- 9.4 Anticorrosion polymer/carbonaceous nanocomposites for aerospace
- 9.5 Outlook and summary
- References
- 10. Modeling of mechanical and essential properties of nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Objectives and Importance of modeling
- 10.3 Mechanical properties of polymeric nanocomposites
- 10.4 Other essential properties of polymeric nanocomposites
- 10.5 Classification of modeling techniques and tools
- 10.6 Predictive modeling and parametric optimization using conventional experimental design and regression modeling approach
- 10.7 Modern machine learning modeling approach
- 10.8 Molecular dynamics simulation/modeling
- 10.9 Numerical methods and finite element analysis
- 10.10 Future improvement of the properties of polymer nanocomposites through modeling
- 10.11 Conclusion
- References
- 11. Self-healing aeronautical nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Self-healing polymer
- 11.3 Self-healable composites and nanocomposites
- 11.4 Self-healable nanocomposites for aeronautics
- 11.5 Application areas of self-healing nanocomposites in aerospace
- 11.6 Overview and conclusion
- References
- 12. Green composites and nanocomposites for aerospace applications
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Green composites: an overview
- 12.3 Green composites for aerospace
- 12.4 Green nanocomposites: an overview
- 12.5 Green nanocomposites for aerospace
- 12.6 Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 13. Future and challenging attributes of aeronautical nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Aerospace materials—past and present
- 13.3 New materials for aerospace industries and the need of green nanocomposites
- 13.4 Life cycle assessment, quality control, and testing methods
- 13.5 Recycling of the materials
- 13.6 Sustainability and circular economy concept in the space sector
- 13.7 Future aerospace reality
- 13.8 Summary
- References
- Glossary
- Index
- No. of pages: 372
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 6, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323996570
- eBook ISBN: 9780323996587
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Ayesha Kausar
Ayesha Kausar currently works for the National Centre for Physics in Islamabad, Pakistan. She was previously affiliated with Quaid-i-Azam University and the National University of Sciences and Technology, both in Islamabad, Pakistan. She obtained her PhD from Quaid-i-Azam University and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea. Dr. Kausar’s current research interests include the design, fabrication, characterization, and exploration of structure-property relationships and potential prospects of nanocomposites, polymeric nanocomposites, polymeric composites, polymeric nanoparticles, polymer dots, nanocarbon materials (graphene and derivatives, carbon nanotube, nano-diamond, carbon nano-onion, carbon nano-coil, carbon nanobelt, carbon nano-disk, carbon dot, and other nanocarbons), hybrid materials, eco-friendly materials, nanocomposite nanofibers, and nanofoam architectures. Consideration of morphological, mechanical, thermal, electrical, anticorrosion, barrier, flame retardant, radiation shielding, biomedical, and other essential materials properties for aerospace, automotive, fuel cell membranes, Li-ion battery electrodes, electronics, sensors, solar cells, water treatment, gas separation, textiles, energy production and storage devices, biomaterials, and other technical relevance are among her notable research concerns.