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Polymers and Two-Dimensional Nanocomposites
- 1st Edition - December 2, 2024
- Editors: Rotimi Sadiku, Yskandar Hamam, Suprakas Sinha Ray, Oladipo Folorunso
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 1 3 1 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 1 3 0 - 0
Polymers and Two-Dimensional Nanocomposites provides a detailed review of recent progress in this important research field. The chapters cover new developments in synthesis… Read more
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Request a sales quotePolymers 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.
- 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
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the field 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
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
- No. of pages: 716
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 2, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443141317
- eBook ISBN: 9780443141300
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Rotimi Sadiku
Prof. Rotimi Sadiku is currently an Emeritus Professor at the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.
Professor Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku started his career as early as in 1976 as assistant Supervisor at the Zaria Industries Limited Nigeria and later received the Nigeria Government Scholarship to pursue a BSc [Hons.] (1980) degree at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. During this journey, he received numerous awards as best student and then, received the Nigeria government scholarship to pursue his PHD (1986) in Polymer Science at University of Strathclyde. He did a 1½ years postdoctoral fellowship at the CNR/University of Genova, Italy (1989/90) After receiving postdoctoral fellowship award (Swedish Institute Research Fellowship) he joined (1990) the Department of Polymer Technology, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. He did spend ½ year at the Faculty of Physics, Freiburg University as Visiting Scientist. In 1999, he later received South African Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship award to join University of Stellenbosch, Institute for Polymer Science.
Affiliations and expertise
Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, South AfricaYH
Yskandar Hamam
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 University, from 1973 to 1976. From 1977 to 1978 he worked as a researcher with Union Power Companies, in Charleroi, Belgium. In 1979 to 1991, he became Head of the Department of Continuing Education, Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs Electrotechniqueet Electronique (ESIEE), Noisy-le-Grand, France, where he later became Dean of Faculty, from 1991 to 1996. He has been Head of the Computer Control Laboratory, Noisyle-Grand, since 1996. He has co-authored four books, 25 book chapters and has authored or co-authored more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. He is currently Scientific Director of the French South African Institute of Technology (F'SATI), at Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, and is an Emeritus Professor with ESIEE.
Affiliations and expertise
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.Emeritus Professor at EISEE Paris, France and Tshwane University of Technology, South AfricaSR
Suprakas Sinha Ray
Professor Suprakas Sinha Ray is a Chief Research Scientist and Manager of the Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI-CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa. His current research focuses on the applications of advanced nanostructured & polymeric materials. He is one of the most active and highly cited authors in the field of polymer nanocomposite materials, and he has recently been rated by Thomson Reuters as being one of the top 1% most impactful and influential scientists and top 50 high impact chemists. He is the author of 7 authored books, co-author of 5 edited books, 32 book chapters on various aspects of polymer-based nanostructured materials & their applications, and author and co-author of 430 articles in high-impact international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Chief Research Scientist and Manager of the Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI-CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaOF
Oladipo Folorunso
Oladipo FOLORUNSO obtained his bachelor and master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and the University of Benin in Nigeria.He is currently pursuing his Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology, Republic of South Africa. His research interests include polymer nanocomposites for energy storage applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Tshwane University of Technology, Republic of South Africa