Njuguna J. (Ed.) Structural Nanocomposites: Perspectives for Future Applications

Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2013. – 272 p. – ISBN: 3642403212Advancements in the nanotechnology industry promise to offer improvements in capabilities across a spectrum of applications. This is of immense strategic importance to the high performance sector which has historically leveraged technological advances. The use of polymer nanocomposites in structures have several predictable impacts on structural design and applications, primarily by providing a safer, faster, and eventually cheaper transportation in the future.
This books comprises reviews on the state-of-the-art, new research results, perspectives of future developments, and innovative applications relevant to structural materials, engineering structures, nanocomposites, modelling and simulations, and their related application areas.Dispersion Methods of Carbon Nanotubes for the Development of Polymeric Nanocomposites: Characterization and Application
Thermoplastic Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes
Graphite-Based Nanocomposites to Enhance Mechanical Properties
Optimization and Scaling up of the Fabrication Process of Polymer Nanocomposites: Polyamide-6/Montmorillonite Case Study
Influences of Morphology and Doping on the Photoactivity of TiO₂ Nanostructures
Foam-Glass-Crystal Materials
High Temperature Polymer Nanocomposites
Energy Absorption and Low-Velocity Impact Performance of Nanocomposites: Cones and Sandwich Structures
Predictions of Energy Absorption of Aligned Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy Composites
Silver Nanocluster/Silica Composite Coatings Obtained by Sputtering for Antibacterial Applications
Recent Advances on the Utilization of Nanoclays and Organophosphorus Compounds in Polyurethane Foams for Increasing Flame Retardancy
Ecological Assessment of Nano Materials for the Production of Electrostatic/Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems