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Tribology of Polymers, Polymer Composites, and Polymer Nanocomposites
- 1st Edition - October 8, 2022
- Editors: Soney C. George, Jozef T. Haponiuk, Sabu Thomas, Rakesh Reghunath, Sarath P. S.
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 7 4 8 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 7 4 9 - 1
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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
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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- 1. Introduction: A journey to the tribological behavior of polymeric materials
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Tribology of polymer composites
- 1.3 Mechanism of wear in polymers
- 1.4 Thermodynamics of surface energy/interfacial energy
- 1.5 Role of fillers
- 1.6 Potential tribological applications of polymer composites
- 1.7 Conclusion
- References
- 2. Tribological analysis—general test standards
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Theory and mechanism of friction, wear, and lubrication
- 2.3 Test method for evaluation of friction, wear, and lubrication
- 2.4 Conclusion
- References
- 3. Friction and wear mechanism of polymers, their composites and nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Friction
- 3.3 Friction in polymers and their composites
- 3.4 Scratch resistance in polymers/composites/coatings/films
- 3.5 Wear
- 3.6 Lubrication
- 3.7 Conclusions
- References
- 4. Enhanced wear resistance in particulate filled polymeric materials
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Tribology of particulate filled polymer composites
- 4.3 Tribology of polymer composites reinforced with microfillers
- 4.4 Tribology of polymers reinforced with nanofillers
- 4.5 Synergy of micron-size fillers along with sustainable natural fibers on the tribological performance of polymers
- 4.6 Tribology of hybrid multiscale (nano/micro) filler reinforced polymeric composites
- 4.7 The effect of geometry of fillers, particle size, filler content, and ratio on the tribological properties of polymer composites
- 4.8 The effect of surface modification of fillers on the enhancement of wear and friction resistance
- 4.9 Manufacturing techniques for development of tribo components
- 4.10 Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- 5. Tribological behavior of natural fiber-reinforced polymeric composites
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction to polymer composites
- 5.2 Fabrication methods
- 5.3 Introduction to tribology of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- 5.4 Factors affecting tribology of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- 5.5 Tribology of natural fiber polymer composites
- 5.6 Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- 6. The role of synthetic fibers in the tribological behavior of polymeric materials
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Tribological properties of the synthetic fiber
- 6.3 Summary
- References
- 7. Tribology of carbon nanotubes/polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Carbon nanotubes and their classification
- 7.3 Reinforced carbon nanotubes–polymer nanocomposites
- 7.4 Various synthetic mechanisms of carbon nanotubes–polymer nanocomposites
- 7.5 Tribological and mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes–polymer nanocomposites
- 7.6 Methods to study tribological behavior of carbon nanotubes–polymer nanocomposites
- 7.7 Detail review on mechanical, electrical, and tribological studies of carbon nanotubes–polymer nanocomposites
- 7.8 Comparative study of significant properties of nanocomposites due to carbon nanotubes
- 7.9 Conclusion
- 7.10 Suggestion
- References
- 8. Tribology of graphene-based polymeric systems
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Graphene synthesis
- 8.3 Surface chemistry of graphene
- 8.4 Graphene-based nanocomposite for improving antiwear and friction reduction
- 8.5 Tribology of graphene
- 8.6 Coefficients of friction and wear rates of the poly(vinylidene fluoride)-FGO thin films
- 8.7 Functionalized derivatives of graphene oxide
- 8.8 Elastomers
- 8.9 Worn surface analysis
- 8.10 Composite coating
- 8.11 Conclusions
- 8.12 Future
- References
- 9. Tribology of biodegradable polymeric systems
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Biodegradation versus tribological performance
- 9.3 Tribological needs for medical applications
- 9.4 Tribology of biodegradable packages
- 9.5 Tribology of food polymers
- 9.6 Tribology requirements for cosmetic applications
- 9.7 Tribological behavior of natural-fiber-reinforced polymer matrices
- 9.8 Challenges and future directions
- References
- 10. Tribology of hybrid nanofiller/polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Principles of design of tribological polymers/nanocomposites
- 10.3 2D materials in tribological polymer nanocomposites
- 10.4 Fiber-reinforced tribological composite systems
- 10.5 Temperature-resistant tribological composite materials
- 10.6 Hybrid nanofiller polymer nanocomposites
- 10.7 Fabrication of tribological polymer nanocomposites
- 10.8 Evaluation of wear-resistant tribological nanocomposites
- 10.9 Industry-specific tribological applications of polymer nanocomposites
- 10.10 Challenges in the fabrication and application of tribological materials
- 10.11 Conclusions
- References
- 11. Tribology of nanofiber- and nanofibril-reinforced polymeric composites
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Need for tribology
- 11.3 Polymers for tribological application
- 11.4 Nanofibers and nanofibrils
- 11.5 Methods of reinforcement of nanofibers and nanofibrils into polymer matrix
- 11.6 Surface functionalization for compatibilization
- 11.7 Properties of nanofiber polymer composites
- 11.8 Factors affecting the performance of nanofiber-reinforced polymer composites
- 11.9 Applications of nanofiber- and nanofibril-reinforced polymer composites
- 11.10 Future trends
- 11.11 Summary
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 12. Tribology of polymer films and coatings
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Requirement to understand tribological behavior of polymer coatings and thin films
- 12.3 Fabrication of polymer coatings and films
- 12.4 Tribological characteristics of polymer films and coatings
- 12.5 Tribological performances of polymer coatings
- 12.6 Advanced polymer coatings and films
- 12.7 Polymer nanolayers: ultrathin coatings for tribological applications
- 12.8 Summary and outlook
- References
- 13. Tribological behavior of polymeric systems in lubricated surfaces or conditions
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Technical details of polymers under sliding and abrasive wear
- 13.3 Influence of the surface topography of composites on wear under lubricated conditions
- 13.4 Applications of polymer involving wear under lubrication
- 13.5 Concluding remarks
- References
- 14. Tribology of polymeric systems: theory, modeling, and simulation
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Wear in polymer composites
- 14.3 Wear theories
- 14.4 Modeling of wear
- 14.5 Artificial neural network
- 14.6 Molecular modeling of wear
- 14.7 Conclusions
- References
- 15. Impact of environmental conditions on the tribological performance of polymeric composites
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Impact of factors in composite components
- 15.3 Impact of factors in local surroundings
- 15.4 Impact of physical factors on composite materials
- 15.5 Special features of smart material-based composites coatings
- 15.6 Summary and outlook
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 502
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 8, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323907484
- eBook ISBN: 9780323907491
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Soney C. George
Dr. Soney C. George is Dean of Research and Director of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, India. He has published 240 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He has also edited and contributed to several books. His research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, tribology of nanocomposites, membranes, and pervaporation.
Affiliations and expertise
Dean of Research and Director of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, IndiaJH
Jozef T. Haponiuk
Prof. Jozef T. Haponiuk is Professor and Head of Department, at the Department of Polymer Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. Prof. Haponiuk is an experienced researcher in the fields of polymer composites, polymer blends, and associated materials. He has received a number of prizes and awards for his work.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Head of Department, Department of Polymers Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, PolandST
Sabu Thomas
Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.
Prof. 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. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Director, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, IndiaRR
Rakesh Reghunath
Rakesh Reghunath is Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering at NSS College of Engineering Palakkad, India. He has published 6 papers in peer- reviewed journals and presented his findings at many international conferences. He has also published one book chapter and his research focuses on tribology of fiber reinforced polymer composites.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, IndiaSP
Sarath P. S.
Sarath P.S is Research scholar of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, India. He has published 8 papers in peer- reviewed journals and presented his findings at many international conferences. He has also published one book chapter and his research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, tribology of nanocomposites, coatings, and pervaporation.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, IndiaRead Tribology of Polymers, Polymer Composites, and Polymer Nanocomposites on ScienceDirect