Smart Polymer Nanocomposites
Design, Synthesis, Functionalization, Properties, and Applications
- 1st Edition - October 21, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Nisar Ali, Muhammad Bilal, Adnan Khan, Ram K. Gupta, Tuan Anh Nguyen
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 6 1 1 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 6 1 2 - 7
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Request a sales quoteSmart Polymer Nanocomposites: Design, Synthesis, Functionalization, Properties, and Applications brings together the latest research on synthetic methods and surface functionalization of polymers and polymer composites for advanced applications. Sections cover the basic principles of advanced polymer nanocomposites, including morphology, materials, characterization, and copolymerization, provide in-depth coverage of synthetic methods, facilitating the preparation of polymeric nanoparticles with the required properties, examine the morphologies of polymer nanocomposites and stimuli-responsive surfaces, and focus on cutting-edge approaches to tailoring polymeric nanocomposites according to the requirements.
The book's final chapters focus on smart polymer nanocomposites for specific advanced applications, including high-temperature environments, bone tissue regeneration, biomedicine, wastewater treatment, dielectric and energy storage, chiral separation, food packaging, sensing, and drug delivery. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, composite science, nanotechnology, and materials science, as well as those approaching the area from a range of other disciplines, including industry R&D.
- Covers morphology, architectures, polymer materials, characterization, and polymerization methodologies for polymer nanocomposites
- Provides novel techniques for the design, synthesis and surface tailoring of polymer nanoparticles to achieve required properties
- Explores state-of-the-art applications in high temperature environments, biomedicine, environment, sensing, energy storage and food packaging
Academia: Researchers and advanced students in polymer science, composites, nanotechnology, and materials science, and those approaching from other disciplines (engineering, biomedicine, environmental science, energy storage, electronics, etc.). Industry: Engineers and R&D professionals with an interest in advanced nanocomposites for a range of applications (biomedical, environmental, energy storage, etc.)
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Part I: Basic principles
- 1. Introduction to polymeric nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Types of polymeric nanomaterials
- 1.3 Methods for production of polymeric nanoparticles
- 1.4 Applications of polymeric nanomaterials
- 1.5 Current and future perspective
- References
- 2. Polymer-based nanomaterials: an introduction
- Abstract
- 2.1 Nanomaterial introduction
- 2.2 Introduction of polymeric nanomaterials: polymers, types of polymers, and polymeric nanomaterials
- 2.3 Various synthesis techniques for polymeric nanomaterials and its characterization
- 2.4 Applications of polymeric nanomaterial in different fields
- 2.5 Properties of polymeric nanomaterials
- 2.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 3. Smart polymeric nanocomposites: synthesis and applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Some novel polymeric nanocomposites
- 3.3 Applications of polymeric nanocomposites
- 3.4 Conclusions
- References
- 4. Organic and inorganic nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Organic nanoparticles
- 4.3 Generally recognized as safe nanoparticles
- 4.4 Polysaccharides-based nanoparticles
- 4.5 Protein-based nanoparticles
- 4.6 Lipids-based nanoparticles
- 4.7 Micelle
- 4.8 Liposomes
- 4.9 Dendrimers
- 4.10 Synthesis approaches for organic nanoparticles
- 4.11 Self-assembly
- 4.12 Nanoprecipitation
- 4.13 Coordination dependent self-assembly
- 4.14 Thin-film hydration-based self-assembly
- 4.15 Emulsification
- 4.16 Precipitation induced by solvent removal
- 4.17 Solvent evaporation method
- 4.18 Salting out
- 4.19 Gelation of the emulsion droplets
- 4.20 Emulsion polymerization
- 4.21 Conventional emulsion polymerization
- 4.22 Surfactant-free emulsion polymerization
- 4.23 Interfacial polymerization
- 4.24 Controlled/living radical polymerization
- 4.25 Inorganic nanoparticles and their applications
- 4.26 General strategies for the synthesis of uniform inorganic nanoparticles
- 4.27 Synthesis of metallic nanoparticles by different methods
- 4.28 Method for preparation of iron oxides nanoparticles
- 4.29 Synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles by decomposition in organic media
- 4.30 Synthesis of quantum dots
- 4.31 Synthesis of carbon nanotubes by electric arc discharge method
- 4.32 Magnetic nanoparticles
- 4.33 Metallic inorganic nanoparticles
- 4.34 Gold nanoparticles
- 4.35 Silver nanoparticles
- 4.36 Iron oxide nanoparticles
- 4.37 Quantum dots
- 4.38 Carbon-based nanomaterial like carbon nanotubes
- 4.39 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- 5. Precipitation polymerization
- Abstract
- 5.1 Precipitation polymerization
- 5.2 Synthesis (choice of precursor), controlled radical precipitation polymerization, photopolymerization
- 5.3 Self-stabilized precipitation polymerization
- 5.4 Application, merits, and demerits
- 5.5 Conclusions
- References
- 6. Characterization of polymeric nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Particle size, distribution, agglomeration, and shape: transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy
- 6.3 Composition and structure
- 6.4 Charge on the surface: zeta potential
- 6.5 Crystallographic structure
- 6.6 Discovery of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- 6.7 Differential scanning calorimetry & thermal stability
- 6.8 Conclusion
- References
- Part II: Tailoring of various polymeric
- 7. Polymer nanocomposites: an overview
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Classification of polymer nanocomposites
- 7.3 Preparation of polymer nanocomposites
- 7.4 Properties of polymer nanocomposites
- 7.5 Application and advantages of polymer nano-composites
- 7.6 Conclusion
- References
- 8. Magnetic iron oxide nanocomposites: types and biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Magnetic iron oxide nanocomposites
- 8.3 Applications of magnetic iron oxide-based nanocomposites
- 8.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 9. Graphene and carbon nanotubes-based polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Polymer based nanocomposite
- 9.3 Graphene
- 9.4 Preparation of graphene–polymer nanocomposites
- 9.5 Solution blending
- 9.6 Melt mixing
- 9.7 In situ polymerization
- 9.8 Dispersion of graphene or carbon nanotubes in matrix
- 9.9 Non-covalent chemical modification
- 9.10 Properties of polymer nanocomposite
- 9.11 Applications of polymer nanocomposite
- 9.12 Energy and electronic devices applications
- 9.13 Biomedical applications
- 9.14 Filtration membrane
- 9.15 Organic pollutants remediation
- 9.16 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Thermo-responsive functionalized polymeric nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 10.1 Polymer nanocomposites
- 10.2 Nanofiller or reinforcement material
- 10.3 Surface modification of nanofiller
- 10.4 Smart materials
- 10.5 Stimuli and its classification
- 10.6 Thermo-responsive nanocomposites
- 10.7 Conclusions
- References
- 11. Nanostructured thermosets containing block copolymers and carbon nanotubes
- Abstract
- 11.1 Thermosets
- 11.2 Morphologies of thermosets containing block copolymers
- 11.3 Influencing factors of nanostructure in the thermosets
- 11.4 Nanostructured thermosets containing inorganic nanofillers
- 11.5 Properties of nanostructured thermosets
- 11.6 Conclusion
- References
- Part III: Applications of polymer nanostructures and polymer nanocomposites
- 12. Conductive polymers for drug and bioactives delivery
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Classification of conductive polymers for pharmaceutical perspective
- 12.3 Advantages and limitations of conductive polymers
- 12.4 Conductive polymers as a green material in drug delivery
- 12.5 Conductive polymers as a green material in bioactive delivery
- 12.6 Challenges in the utilization of conductive polymers for medical applications
- 12.7 Future prospects
- 12.8 Conclusion
- References
- 13. Polymer nanocomposites for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 13.1 General
- 13.2 Important properties of polymer composite materials for biomedical applications
- 13.3 Hydrogels for wound dressing and healing
- 13.4 Antimicrobial potentials of polymer composite materials
- 13.5 Polymer composite materials in cancer therapy
- 13.6 Regenerative and other medicines
- 13.7 Bone regeneration and artificial tissues
- References
- 14. Polymer nanocomposites for sensing applications
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Applications in everyday life
- 14.3 Conclusion
- References
- 15. Polymer nanocomposites for food-packaging applications
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Smart packaging applications
- 15.3 Conclusions and future perspective
- References
- 16. Prospects and challenges of polymer nanocomposites for innovative food packaging
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Prospect of polymer nanocomposites in food packaging
- 16.3 Functional application of nanocomposites
- 16.4 Classification of nanocomposites
- 16.5 Fabrication of nanocomposites
- 16.6 Impact of nanopackaging on food quality and shelf life
- 16.7 Practical challenges of nanocomposites application in food packaging
- 16.8 Technological advancement to enhance nanocomposite for food packaging
- 16.9 Research perspective to overcome the prevailing limitation of nanocomposites
- 16.10 Conclusions
- References
- 17. Polymer nanocomposites for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Polymer nanocomposite systems
- 17.3 Biomedical applications of graphene-based polymer nanocomposites
- 17.4 Biomedical applications of carbon-based polymer nanocomposites
- 17.5 Biomedical applications of metal-based polymer nanocomposites
- 17.6 Hydroxides structures for biomedical applications
- 17.7 Ceramic polymer composites for biomedical application
- 17.8 Piezoelectric composites for biomedical applications
- 17.9 Biomedical applications of nanoclays
- 17.10 Challenges
- 17.11 Conclusion
- References
- 18. Smart electronic textiles
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Fabrication of smart textiles
- 18.3 Sensors- and actuators-based textiles
- 18.4 Properties of smart e-textiles
- 18.5 Methods of integration in smart e-textiles
- 18.6 Applications of smart e-textiles
- 18.7 Future perspective of smart e-textiles
- 18.8 Conclusions
- References
- 19. Application of polymer nanocomposites in biomedicine
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Functional polymer nanocomposites
- 19.3 Bioimaging applications of the functional polymer nanocomposites
- 19.4 Therapeutic applications of the functional polymer nanocomposites
- 19.5 Summary
- Reference
- 20. Polymer nanocomposites for dielectric and energy storage applications
- Abstract
- 20.1 Polymer nanocomposites
- 20.2 Classification of polymers
- 20.3 Dispersed phase in polymer nanocomposites “nanofillers”
- 20.4 Role of nanofillers in polymer nanocomposites
- 20.5 Applications of polymer nanocomposites
- 20.6 Polymer nanocomposites for dielectric applications
- 20.7 Polymer nanocomposites for energy storage applications
- 20.8 Conclusions
- References
- 21. Polymer nanocomposites for drug delivery applications
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Nanoparticles for drug delivery
- 21.3 Cellular uptake of nanoparticles
- 21.4 Polymer–ceramic nanocomposites for drug delivery applications
- 21.5 Type of ceramic nanophases
- 21.6 Ceramic nanocomposites as drug carriers for bone diseases
- 21.7 Ceramic nanoparticles for cancer treatment
- 21.8 Natural polymeric nanomaterials
- 21.9 Polysaccharides-based polymers
- 21.10 Protein-based polymers
- 21.11 Co-natural polymer-based nanoparticles
- 21.12 Synthetic nanopolymers and drug delivery applications
- 21.13 Conclusion
- References
- 22. Polymeric nanocomposites for automotive application
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Market value for polymer nanocomposites
- 22.3 Overview of the several methods to obtain polymer-clay nanocomposites
- 22.4 Definitions, types of matrices, and fillers
- 22.5 Applications of composites and nanocomposites in the automobile industry
- 22.6 General conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 23. Silica-based polymer nanocomposites and their biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Conclusion
- References
- 24. Natural polymer-based nanostructures and their applications
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Classes of natural polymers
- 24.3 Nanostructures based on natural polymers
- 24.4 Applications of nanostructures based on natural polymers
- 24.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 25. Nanocomposite-based flame-retardant polyurethane foams
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Types of flame-retardants
- 25.3 Metal oxide/sulfide-based flame-retardants
- 25.4 Conclusion and outlook
- References
- 26. Recent development in polymer nanocomposites for energy storage applications
- Abstract
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 Types of energy devices and their working principle
- 26.3 Polymer nanocomposites for supercapacitors
- 26.4 Polymer nanocomposites for batteries
- 26.5 Polymer nanocomposites for flexible devices
- 26.6 Conclusion and outlook
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 21, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 652
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323916110
- eBook ISBN: 9780323916127
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Nisar Ali
Nisar Ali is an Associate Professor in the Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, Oman. His research interest includes polymer/biopolymer hybrids and assembly materials, magnetic composite nanostructures, surface functionalization, wettability, and wastewater remediation.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, OmanMB
Muhammad Bilal
Muhammad Bilal is working as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. Previously, he served as an assistant/associate Professor at Poznan University of Technology, Poland, and the School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China. He earned his Ph.D. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, specializing in bioengineering and applied biotechnology. His main research activities are oriented to Environmental biotechnology, nanotechnology, enzyme engineering, immobilization, chemical modifications, and industrial applications of microbial enzymes, liquid, and solid waste management. He has authored over 700 peer-reviewed articles, 150 book chapters, 25 edited books. Dr. Bilal is the associate editor of Frontiers in Chemical Engineering and Frontiers in Environmental Science (Frontiers), and an editorial board member for several journals. He was listed as a highly cited researcher (Clarivate) in 2021 and holds several "highly cited papers" in WOS.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, PolandAK
Adnan Khan
Adnan Khan earned his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry University of Campinas, Sao Paulo-Brazil (UNICAMP) in 2011. His main areas of interest includes adsorption, catalysis, biopolymers, and molecularly imprinted polymers. He is currently wroks as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar. Dr. Adnan has more than 75 publications to his name in international peer-reviewed journals, including co-editor of books, author book chapters, review papers, and conference papers that are either published or in progress.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, PakistanRG
Ram K. Gupta
Ram K. Gupta is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Pittsburg State University, USA. His research interests include green energy production and storage using conducting polymers, 2D materials, nanostructured materials and composites, polymers from renewable resources for industrial applications, polymer recycling for sustainable future, bio-compatible nanofibers and thin films for tissue regeneration, scaffolds, bio-degradable metallic implants, and antibacterial applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kansas Polymer Research Center, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, USATN
Tuan Anh Nguyen
Tuan Anh Nguyen is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at the Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. He received a BS in physics from Hanoi University in 1992, a BS in economics from Hanoi National Economics University in 1997, and a PhD in chemistry from the Paris Diderot University, France, in 2003. He was a Visiting Scientist at Seoul National University, South Korea, in 2004, and the University of Wollongong, Australia, in 2005. He then worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Research Scientist at Montana State University, United States in 2006-09. In 2012 he was appointed as the Head of the Microanalysis Department at the Institute for Tropical Technology. His research areas of interest include smart sensors, smart networks, smart hospitals, smart cities, complexiverse, and digital twins. He has edited more than 74 books for Elsevier, 12 books for CRC Press, 1 book for Springer, 1 book for RSC, and 2 books for IGI Global. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Kenkyu Journal of Nanotechnology & Nanoscience.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Principal Research Scientist, Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, VietnamRead Smart Polymer Nanocomposites on ScienceDirect