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Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

Processes, Performance and Applications

  • 1st Edition - September 15, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Md Enamul Hoque, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
  • Language: English

Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites: Processes, Performance and Applications provides a detailed review of the latest advances in this important research field. The book e… Read more

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Description

Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites: Processes, Performance and Applications provides a detailed review of the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the fundamental principles, synthesis methodologies, characterization techniques, performance characteristics, and practical applications associated with these materials. It focuses on the underlying mechanisms driving self-healing behavior, including the encapsulation of healing agents, reversible chemical bonds, and stimuli-responsive triggers, offering readers a detailed understanding of the molecular-level interactions that enable these materials to repair damage. Moreover, the book examines the influence of nanofillers, such as nanoparticles and nanofibers, on enhancing mechanical properties, imparting multifunctionality, and facilitating self-healing capabilities.

This will be a valuable reference resource for both researchers and engineers who are seeking to push the boundaries in materials science and harness the transformative power of self-healing polymer nanocomposites for a sustainable future.

Key features

  • Provides a detailed exploration of the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of these materials, along with their self-healing mechanisms
  • Offers comprehensive coverage of the synthesis methodologies and characterization techniques used in the development of self-healing polymer nanocomposites
  • Showcases a wide range of practical applications via selected case studies and real-world examples in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and biomedical sectors

Readership

Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, polymer chemists, manufacturers, industrial R&D and other professionals working in nanotechnology and engineering particularly in the research and development of multifunctional self-healing polymer nanocomposites and their diverse applications over various industries

Table of contents

PART 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL SELF-HEALING POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES

1. Introduction to Multifunctional Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

2. Self-Healing Mechanisms in Polymer Nanocomposites

3. Design Considerations for Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

4. Synthesis Techniques for Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

5. Surface Modification, Interface Engineering, Rheological Behavior and Processing of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

PART II: APPLICATIONS OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL SELF-HEALING POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES

6. Automotive and Aerospace Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

7. Electronics and Energy Storage Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

8. Biomedical and Healthcare Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

9. Environmental and Infrastructural Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites 10. Smart Textiles and Wearable Devices Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

11. Packaging and Food Preservation Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

12. Oil and Gas Industry Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

13. Marine and Offshore Structures Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

14. Construction and Building Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

15. Consumer Electronics and Gadgets Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

PART III: CASE STUDIES OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL SELF-HEALING POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES

16. CASE STUDIES I

17. CASE STUDIES II

PART IV: VARIOUS ASPECTS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS OF SELF-HEALING POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES

18. Environmental Impact, Regulatory and Safety Considerations for Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

19. Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites and Sustainability

20. Biomimetic Approaches, Market Trends and Commercialization Strategies for Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

21. Challenges, Opportunities, Future Directions and Emerging Technologies for Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposite Research

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 15, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Md Enamul Hoque

Prof. Dr. Md Enamul Hoque is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, at the University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Prior to joining the University of Tabuk, he held several senior academic and leadership positions at internationally reputed institutions. These include Senior Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Bangladesh; Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at King Faisal University (KFU), Saudi Arabia; and Founding Head of the Bioengineering Division at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC). Professor Hoque obtained his PhD in 2007 from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore. He also earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, in 2015. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council, UK; a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE), UK; a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK; and a Member of the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. He has been ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, based on standardized citation metrics.

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, at the University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

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Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

Prof. 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 focuses on sustainability, 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 ELSEVIER, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.

Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Professor and Director of Chemistry & EVSC Labs, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, USA