
Tribology of Polymers, Polymer Composites, and Polymer Nanocomposites
- 1st Edition - October 13, 2022
- Latest edition
- Editors: Soney C. George, Jozef T. Haponiuk, Sabu Thomas, Rakesh Reghunath, Sarath P. S.
- Language: English
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- Synthesizes the latest cutting-edge research in the tribological behaviors and applications of polymeric materials
- Covers all relevant polymer types and concepts, including elastomers and natural fibers, different types of reinforcement materials, sustainable materials, interfacial modifiers and the environmental effects of self-lubrication
- Outlines modeling techniques and how filler-matrix pairings and other approaches can control wear mechanisms
2 Tribological analysis—general test standards
3 Friction and wear mechanism of polymers, their composites and nanocomposites
4 Enhanced wear resistance—particulate filled polymeric materials
5 Tribological behavior of natural fiber-reinforced polymeric composites
6 The role of synthetic fibers in the tribological behavior of polymeric materials
7 Tribology of carbon nanotubes/polymer nanocomposites
8 Tribology of graphene-based polymeric systems
9 Tribology of biodegradable polymeric systems
10 Tribology of hybrid nanofiller/polymer nanocomposites
11 Tribology of nanofiber- and nanofibril-reinforced polymeric composites
12 Tribology of polymer films and coatings
13 Tribological behavior of polymeric systems in lubricated surfaces or conditions
14 Tribology of polymeric systems: theory, modeling, and simulation
15 Impact of environmental conditions on the tribological performances of polymeric composites
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 13, 2022
- Language: English
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Soney C. George
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Jozef T. Haponiuk
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Sabu Thomas
Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields.
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Rakesh Reghunath
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