Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2012. — 651 p.
The book is divided into sections covering polymer/nanoparticle composites, polymer/nanoplatelet composites and polymer/nanotube composites. It fi nishes by reviewing the range of applications for these important materials.
Types of polymer nanocomposites according to fillersProcessing of carbon nanotube based nanocomposites
Environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of polymer nanocomposites
Calcium carbonate nanocomposites
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as functional fillers in polymer nanocomposites
Cellulose nanoparticles as reinforcement in polymer nanocomposites
Metal-polymer nanocomposites
Types of polymer nanocomposites according to basePolyolefin-based polymer nanocomposites
Poly (vinyl chloride), (PVC)-based polymer nanocomposites
Nylon-based polymer nanocomposites
Clay-containing poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET)-based polymer nanocomposites
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -based polymer nanocomposites
Soft polymer nanocomposites and gels
Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites
Applications of polymer nanocompositesPolymer nanocomposites in fuel cells
Polymer nanocomposites for aerospace applications
Flame retardant polymer nanocomposites
Polymer nanocomposites for optical applications
Polymer nanocomposite coatings