Books in Polymer matrix composites

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Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymers and Nanocomposites

• 1st Edition
• May 1, 2025
• Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-26516-7

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Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymers and Nanocomposites: Recent Progress, Applications, Challenges and Future Opportunities provides up-to-date knowledge in this important research field. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the whole development phase, from material synthesis to component design and manufacturing and applications. The contents are divided into five key parts, Part One introduces additive manufacturing of functional polymers and nanocomposites and discusses the numerous developments and perspectives that have been perceived over recent years. Part Two looks at the various types of functional polymers and nanocomposite materials, including their characterization, and the various synthesis techniques that can be employed to fabricate customized objects using AM technologies. Part three focuses on the use of functional polymers and nanocomposites in a broad range of applications including health care, electronics, automotive, robotics, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. Part Four focuses on theoretical modelling and machine learning approaches. Part Five discusses key challenges, the environmental and health impact, commercialization aspects and opportunities for the future.

Three-Dimensional Graphene Nanocomposites

• 1st Edition
• May 1, 2025
• Ayesha Kausar
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-30215-2

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Three-Dimensional Graphene Nanocomposites: Design, Characteristics, and Potential construes three-dimensional graphene and derived nanocomposites as a significant contribution towards progressive nanoscience/technological grounds. Staggering structural, morphological, conducting, mechanical, thermal, biological, and other vital characteristics of three-dimensional graphene are perceived to be essential to form competent three-dimensional graphene-based nanocomposites. The research on these high-tech nanocomposites has attained immense interest owing to its well-organized physical aspects conducting state-of-the-art systems and leading-edge applications from energy/environment to biomedical meadows. Similarly, three-dimensional graphene-based nanocomposites have interested academic/industrial research due to their high performance, characteristics, and technical potential.This volume states widespread information and state-of-the-art of three-dimensional graphene nanocomposites. A systematic coverage on structure, design, features, processing, and relevance of three-dimensional graphene nanocomposites with inorganic nanoparticles (metal, metal oxide, MOF, etc.) and polymeric matrices (thermoplastics, thermosets, rubbery, and conjugating) have been specified. Application arenas of three-dimensional graphene reinforced nanocomposites have been elucidated for energy storage/conversion devices (supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, fuel cells), radiation protection, clean environment (water/gas purification, gas sensing), and biomedical (tissue scaffolds, biosensing, drug delivery) stadia. Above and beyond, this book opinions on industrial, commercial, economic, and future sustainability facets of three-dimensional graphene derived nanocomposites.

Advanced Composite Materials for Wastewater Treatment

• 1st Edition
• May 1, 2025
• Norzita Ngadi + 3 more
• English
• eBook 978-0-443-33636-2

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Advanced Composite Materials for Wastewater Treatment presents the latest technological advancements in this important research field. This book explores recent advances in manufacturing, fabrication, and the introduction of functional groups such as tailored layered double hydroxide (LDH)-based nanocomposites and 3-dimensional (3D) hierarchical nanostructures. Amongst several discussed composites, those that show maximum efficiency including graphene composites, bio-based composites (alginate, natural fiber, rubber, etc.); biochar; metal-organic frameworks (MOF); geopolymers; nanocomposites; and layered double hydroxide, are all discussed. The book will be an essential reference resource for researchers, scientists, and industrial professionals as well as postgraduate students providing them with an in-depth understanding of cutting-edge developments in this field. It provides readers with an overview of the evolution of carbon-based materials and composites in water and wastewater treatment applications.

Bamboo-Based Polymer Composites

• 1st Edition
• April 1, 2025
• N. M. Nurazzi + 2 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-33445-0

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Bamboo-Based Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Properties, Applications and Performance presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book begins with a thorough introduction to bamboo resources, bamboo anatomy, its growth origin, and the extraction process used to obtain the fiber. Following sections cover polymer composites, the fabrication process and performance, and new progress in the isolation and functionalization of nanocellulose-based bamboo, chemical modification, manufacturing techniques, and structure-property relationships. This comprehensive resource on topics presented provides insights into potential applications for structural, construction and building materials.

Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications

• 2nd Edition
• December 5, 2022
• Jiping Bai
• English
• Paperback 978-0-12-820346-0

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Advanced Fibre-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications, Second Edition provides updates on new research that has been carried out on the use of FRP composites for structural applications. These include the further development of advanced FRP composites materials that achieve lighter and stronger FRP composites, how to enhance FRP integrated behavior through matrix modification, along with information on pretension treatments and intelligence technology. The development of new technology such as automated manufacturing and processing of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have played a significant role in optimizing fabrication processing and matrix formation. In this new edition, all chapters have been brought fully up-to-date to take on the key aspects mentioned above. The book's chapters cover all areas relevant to advanced FRP composites, from the material itself, its manufacturing, properties, testing and applications in structural and civil engineering. Applications span from civil engineering, to buildings and the energy industry.

Recent Advances in Smart Self-Healing Polymers and Composites

• 2nd Edition
• June 8, 2022
• Guoqiang Li + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-12-823472-3

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There have been many new developments since the first edition of this book was published back in 2015. These can be summarized as follows: integration of multiple properties into self-healing polymer materials, such as the shape memory effect and flame retardancy; beyond self-healing and the development of recyclable thermoset polymers; and the application of self-healing polymers in both 3D and 4D printing. Recent Advances in Smart Self-healing Polymers and Composites, Second Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating field of smart self-healing polymers and composites. All chapters are brought fully-up-to-date with the addition of six brand new contributions on the characterization of self-healing polymers, light-triggered self-healing, additive manufacturing, multifunctional thermoset polymers with self-healing ability, and recyclable thermoset polymers and 4D printing.  It is written for a large readership including not only R&D researchers from diverse backgrounds such as chemistry, materials science, aerospace, physics, and biological science, but also for graduate student working on self-healing technologies as well as their newly developed applications.

Tribology of Natural Fiber Polymer Composites

• 2nd Edition
• September 24, 2020
• Navin Chand + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-12-818983-2

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Tribology of Natural Fiber Polymer Composites, Second Edition, covers the availability and processing of natural fiber polymer composites and their structural, thermal, mechanical and tribological properties and performance. Environmental concerns are driving demand for biodegradable materials such as plant-based, natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites. These composites are fast replacing conventional materials in many industrial applications, especially in automobiles, where tribology (friction, lubrication and wear) is an important aspect.

Creep and Fatigue in Polymer Matrix Composites

• 2nd Edition
• March 14, 2019
• Rui Miranda Guedes
• English
• Paperback 978-0-08-102601-4

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• eBook 978-0-08-102602-1

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Creep and Fatigue in Polymer Matrix Composites, Second Edition, updates the latest research in modeling and predicting creep and fatigue in polymer matrix composites. The first part of the book reviews the modeling of viscoelastic and viscoplastic behavior as a way of predicting performance and service life. Final sections discuss techniques for modeling creep rupture and failure and how to test and predict long-term creep and fatigue in polymer matrix composites.

Nanocarbon and Its Composites

• 1st Edition
• November 30, 2018
• Anish Khan + 3 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-08-102509-3

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Nanocarbon and Its Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications provides a detailed and comprehensive review of all major innovations in the field of nanocarbons and their composites, including preparation, properties and applications. Coverage is broad and quite extensive, encouraging future research in carbon-based materials, which are in high demand due to the need to develop more sustainable, recyclable and eco-friendly methods for materials. Chapters are written by eminent scholars and leading experts from around the globe who discuss the properties and applications of carbon-based materials, such as nanotubes (buckytubes), fullerenes, cones, horns, rods, foams, nanodiamonds and carbon black, and much more. Chapters provide cutting-edge, up-to-date research findings on the use of carbon-based materials in different application fields and illustrate how to achieve significant enhancements in physical, chemical, mechanical and thermal properties.

Modelling of Damage Processes in Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites

• 1st Edition
• November 23, 2018
• Mohammad Jawaid + 2 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-08-102289-4

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Modelling of Damage Processes in Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites focuses on the advanced characterization techniques used for the analysis of composite materials developed from natural fiber/biomass, synthetic fibers and a combination of these materials used as fillers and reinforcements to enhance materials performance and utilization in automotive, aerospace, construction and building components. It will act as a detailed reference resource to encourage future research in natural fiber and hybrid composite materials, an area much in demand due to the need for more sustainable, recyclable, and eco-friendly composites in a broad range of applications. Written by leading experts in the field, and covering composite materials developed from different natural fibers and their hybridization with synthetic fibers, the book's chapters provide cutting-edge, up-to-date research on the characterization, analysis and modelling of composite materials.