{"product_id":"polymer-nanotubes-nanocomposites-9781118945926","title":"Polymer Nanotubes Nanocomposites","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews the various synthesis techniques, properties and applications of the polymer nanocomposite systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the functionalization strategies for single\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e1 Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites:  A Review of Synthesis Methods, Properties and Applications 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoel Fawaz and Vikas Mittal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e1.1  Introduction 2\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1.2 Methods of Nanotube Nanocomposites Synthesis 4\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1.3 Properties of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites 18\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1.4 Applications 38\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 40\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e2 Functionalization Strategies for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Integration into Epoxy Matrices 45\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ.M. González-Domínguez, A.M. Díez-Pascual, A. Ansón-Casaos, M.A. Gómez-Fatou, and M. T. Martínez\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e2.1 Introduction 46\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2.2 Covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT 51\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2.3 Non-covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT\/Epoxy Composites 62\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2.4 Effect of Functionalization on the Epoxy Physical Properties 76\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2.5 Applications of Functionalized SWCNTs in Epoxy Composites 104\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2.6 Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook 106\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements 108\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 109\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e3 Multiscale Modeling of Polymer?Nanotube Nanocomposites 117\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaenghyo Cho and Seunghwa Yang\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e3.1 Introduction 117\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3.2 Molecular Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites 121\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3.3 Micromechanics Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites 132\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3.4 Fully Integrated Multiscale Model for Elastoplastic Behavior with Imperfect Interface 145\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3.5 Conclusion and Perspective on Future Trends 158\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 160\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e4 SEM and TEM Characterization of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites 167\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrancisco Solá\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e4.1 Introduction 167\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4.2 Imaging CNTs in Polymer Matrices by SEM 168\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4.3 Mechanical Properties of CNT\/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ SEM 172\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4.4 Imaging CNT in Polymer Matrices by TEM 176\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4.5 Mechanical Properties of CNT\/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ TEM 180\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4.6 Conclusions and Future Outlook 181\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgement 182\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 183\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e5 Polymer-Nanotube Nanocomposites for Transfemoral Sockets 187\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Arun and S. Kanagaraj\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e5.1 Introduction 188\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5.2 Materials Used for the Socket System 190\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5.3 Summary 204\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements 204\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 204\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e6 Micro-Patterning of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites 211\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNaga S. Korivi\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e6.1 Introduction 211\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6.2 Micro-Patterning Methods 213\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6.3 Conclusions 230\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments 231\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 231\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e7 Carbon Nanotube-Based Hybrid Materials and Their Polymer Composites 239\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTianxi Liu, Wei Fan, and Chao Zhang\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e7.1 Introduction 240\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7.2 Structures and Properties of Carbon Nanomaterials 242\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7.3 Strategies for the Hybridization of CNTs with Carbon Nanomaterials 247\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7.4 Preparation of CNT-Based Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites 257\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7.5 Physical Properties of CNT-Based Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites 262\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7.6 Summary 272\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements 273\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 273\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e8 Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams 279\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarcelo Antunes and José Ignacio Velasco\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e8.1 Introduction 279\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8.2 Basic Concepts of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams 281\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8.3 Main Polymer Nanocomposite Foaming Technologies 282\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8.4 Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams 287\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8.5 Recent Developments and New Applications of Polymer- Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams 312\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8.6 Conclusions 320\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements 322\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 323\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e9 Processing and Properties of Carbon Nanotube\/Polycarbonate Composites 333\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eShailaja Pande, Bhanu Pratap Singh, and Rakesh Behari Mathur\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e9.1 Introduction 333\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9.2 Fabrication\/ Processing of CNT\/PC Composites 335\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9.3 Mechanical Properties of CNT\/PC Composites 344\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9.4 Electrical Properties of CNT\/PC Composites 355\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9.5 Conclusions 359\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 361\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e10 Advanced Microscopy Techniques for a Better Understanding of the Polymer\/Nanotube Composite Properties 365\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eK. Masenelli-Varlot, C. Gauthier, L. Chazeau, F. Dalmas, T. Epicier, and J.Y. Cavaillé\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e10.1 Introduction 365\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10.2 Near-Field Microscopies 367\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10.3 Transmission Electron Microscopy 372\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10.4 Scanning Electron Microscopy 387\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10.5 Focused Ion Beam Microscopy 395\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10.6 Conclusions 396\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements 398\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 398\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e11 Visualization of CNTs in Polymer Composites 405\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWenjing Li and Wolfgang Bauhofer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e11.1 Introduction 405\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11.2 Experimental 408\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11.3 Visualization of CNTs at High Accelerating Voltage (5-15 kV) 408\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11.4 Visualization of CNTs at Low Accelerating Voltage (0.3-5 kV) 417\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11.5 Essential Requirements and Tips for CNT Visualization 423\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11.6 Conclusion 424\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgement 425\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References (with DOI) 425\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reference List 426\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e12 Polymer Nanotube Composites: Latest Challenges and  Applications 429\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmal M. K. Esawi and Mahmoud M. Farag\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e12.1 Carbon Nanotubes 430\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 12.2 Case Studies 440\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 12.3 Conclusions 459\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References 460\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406953029975,"sku":"9781118945926","price":157.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118945926.jpg?v=1730497671","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/polymer-nanotubes-nanocomposites-9781118945926","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}