Since the publication of the successful first edition of the book in
2010, the field has matured and a large number of advancements have been
made to the science of polymer nanotube nanocomposites (PNT) in terms of
synthesis, filler surface modification, as well as properties. Moreover,
a number of commercial applications have been realized. The aim of this
second volume of the book is, thus, to update the information presented
in the first volume as well as to incorporate the recent research and
industrial developments.
This edited volume brings together contributions from a variety of
senior scientists in the field of polymer nanotube composites technology
to shed light on the recent advances in these commercially important
areas of polymer technology. The book provides the following features:
- Reviews the various synthesis techniques, properties and applications
of the polymer nanocomposite systems.
- Describes the functionalization strategies for single walled nanotubes
in order to achieve their nanoscale dispersion in epoxy matrices.
- Provides insights into the multiscale modeling of the properties of
PNT.
- Provides perspectives on the electron microscopy characterization of
PNT.
- Presents an overview of the different methodologies to achieve
micro-patterning of PNT.
- Describes the recent progress on hybridization modifications of CNTs
with carbon nanomaterials and their further applications in polymer
nanocomposites.
- Provides details on the foams generates with PNT.
- Provides information on synthesis and properties of polycarbonate
nanocomposite.
- Describes the advanced microscopy techniques for understanding of the
polymer/nanotube composite interfaces and properties.
