Jul 18 2013
Concerns about global warming and the depletion of oil reserves have led to significant research into more sustainable composite materials made from natural materials.
Recently, research has focussed on the development of nanoscale reinforcements for this new group of composites, significantly improving and extending their range of desirable properties. Environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites summarises this wealth of research and its practical implications.
After an introduction to the subject, part one looks at matrix and reinforcement materials as well as their characterisation. Part two reviews key properties such as tensile and dynamic mechanical properties and thermal stability. It also considers issues such as barrier properties, biodegradability, rheology, electrical and thermal conductivity. The book concludes by reviewing potential applications.
Publication by Woodhead Publishing.
This book is ideal for polymer and material scientists, researchers and engineers. It will also help industrial researchers and R&D managers who want to bring advanced eco-friendly polymer composite-based products into the market.
Professor Suprakas Sinha Ray is the Chief Researcher and Director of the DST/CSIR National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials, South Africa, and the recipient of numerous awards and honours.
Environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites (ISBN 978 0 85709 777 4) is published at £160.00/ US$270.00/ €190.00 (plus p&p) by Woodhead Publishing Limited, 80 High Street, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HJ, UK. Tel: +44(0)1223 499140. Fax: +44(0)1223 832819. Email: [email protected]
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