Functional and physical properties of polymer nanocomposites /
[Book]
edited by Aravind Dasari, Nanyang Technological University and James Njuguna, Robert Gordon University
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1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction / Aravind Dasari, James Njuguna -- References -- Three-dimensional Microstructural Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites by Electron Tomography / Florent Dalmas, Lucian Roihan -- Introduction -- 3D Observation at the Nanoscale -- Imaging with Electrons -- Principles of Transmission ET -- Application to Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites -- 3D Image Analysis and Quantification -- Conclusion and Prospects -- References -- Polymer Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications / Shiv Shankar, Jong-Whan Rhim -- Introduction -- Polymer Nanocomposite -- Types of Polymer -- Types of Nanofillers -- Preparation of Nanocomposites -- Characterization Methods of Polymer Nanocomposite Films -- Types of Polymer Nanocomposite Packaging -- Rigid Packaging -- Nylon-Based Packaging Materials -- Biodegradable Packaging -- Flexible Packaging -- Active Packaging -- Intelligent/Smart Packaging -- Nanocoating -- Edible Coating/Packaging Films -- Other Types of Packaging -- Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites -- Mechanical Properties -- Barrier Properties -- Chemical Resistance Properties -- Biodegradation Properties -- Other Properties -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Polymer Nanocomposites Biodegradation / Kikku Fukushima, Giovanni Camino -- Introduction -- Biodegradation of Polymers and Their Nanocomposites -- Standards for Environmentally Biodegradable Polymers -- Mechanisms of Polymer Biodegradation -- Biodegradation of Polymers from Natural Resources and Their Nanocomposites -- Biodegradation of Polymers from Fossil Origins and Their Nanocomposites -- Summary -- References -- Functional Fibers Produced Using Electros pinning Techniques for Energy Scavenging Applications / Avinash Baji, Yiu-Wing Mai -- Introduction -- Principle of Electrospinning -- Fabrication of Aligned Fibers -- Fabrication of Ferro/Piezoelectric Organic Fibers -- Fabrication of Ferro/Piezoelectric Inorganic Fibers -- Fabrication of Fibers Filled with Reinforcements -- Characterization of Ferro/Piezoelectric Behavior of Electrospun Fibers -- Piezoresponse of Electrospun Fibers -- Nanogenerators Based on Electrospun Fibers -- Energy Harvesters Based on Electrospun Fibers -- Force/Pressure Sensors -- Multifunctional Inorganic Fibers -- Magnetoelectrie Inorganic Fibers -- Future Directions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Magnetic Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites / Paolo Allia, Marco Sangermano, Alessandro Chiolerio -- Introduction -- Preparation of Magnetic NPs and Its Influence on the Properties of NCs -- Top-down versus Bottom-up Approach to Synthesis -- Considerations Regarding Homogeneity and Interactions -- Anhysteretic Properties and Interparticle Interactions -- Hysteretic Properties -- Nanocomposites Exhibiting Magnetoelectric Properties -- Applications -- References -- Optical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites / Ignazio Roppolo, Marco Sangermano, Alessandro Chiolerio -- Introduction -- Photoluminescence and Related Applications -- Nancomposite with Quantum Dots -- Transition Metal Nanocomposites -- Rare-Earth Polymer Nanocomposites -- Light Emission in Polymer Nanocomposites: From Science to Applications -- Transparency and Adsorbance in Polymer Nanocomposite -- References -- Bismuth-Based Nanomaterials and Platforms for Sensing and Biosensing Applications / Miquel Cadevall, Josep Ros, Arben Merkoçi -- General Properties and Applications of Bismuth -- BiNPs Synthesis -- Chemical Methods -- Physical Methods -- Bi-Based Modifications and Composites for (Bio)sensing Platforms -- Chemical Sensing -- Biosensing Applications -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- High-Temperature-Resistant Polymer Nanocomposites / Indraneel S. Zope, Ararind Dasari -- Background -- Representative High-Performance Polymer Nanocomposites -- Poly ethersulf one Nanocomposites -- Polyimide Nanocomposites -- Polyetherimide Nanocomposites -- Applications of High-Temperature Polymers and their Nanocomposites
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Functional and physical properties of polymer nanocomposites