Functional Materials : Properties, Performance, and Evaluation

 Content: Front cover; aap research notes on chemistry; books in the aap research notes on chemistry; about the editor; reviewers and advisory board members; contents; list of contributors; list of abbreviations; list of symbols; preface; chapter 1 --
 an overview on nanosystems: promises and challenges for the future; chapter 2 --
 a case study on performance of nanoparticle aggregates in polymeric nanocomposites; chapter 3 --
 a note on bond energy calculations in nanostructured material; chapter 4 --
 a comprehensive review on computational methods for nanoporouspolymer/carbon nanotube membrane separation Chapter 5 --
 effects of polypropylene fibers and nanoparticles on microstructure of fiber reinforced concretechapter 6 --
 improving of the functionality of glycinin by limited papain hydrolysis; chapter 7 --
 rubbers protection against aging: structural, diffusion, and kinetic effects; chapter 8 --
 a case study on structuring and electric conductivity of polymer composites; chapter 9 --
 a study on magnetic properties of rb3c60 single-crystal fullerene; chapter 10 --
 modification of ethylene copolymers by aminoalkoxy-, glycidoxyalkoxysilanes Chapter 11 --
 a research note on new film-forming compositions on the basis of epoxy resin and industrially produced isocyanatechapter 12 --
 a research note on the mechanism of development of a myocardial infarction; chapter 13 --
 a commentary note on structural transformations of piracetam under lead acetate influence; chapter 14 --
 a research note on transport properties of films on a basis chitosan and medicinal substance; chapter 15 --
 a research note on application of polymers containing silicon nanoparticles as effective uv protectors Chapter 16 --
 a case study on biodegradable compositions based on natural polymerschapter 17 --
 a research note on the influence of hydrophilic filler content on the fire resistance of composites based on epoxy resin ed-20; chapter 18 --
 a research note on development of glue compositions with improved adhesion characteristics to materials of different nature; chapter 19 --
 update on basic mathematical relations with particular reference on industrial drying of leather; chapter 20 --
 a research note on sorption-active сarbon-polymer nanocomposites; back cover
 Abstract:             Through advanced characterization and new fabrication techniques, the physics, chemistry, and structure of functional materials have become a central focus of investigation in materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering. This book presents a detailed overview of recent research developments on functional materials, including nanomaterials, synthesis, characterization, and applications. A series of chapters provides state-of-the-art information on structures and performance of polymer composites.This volume contains topical articles by prominent leaders in this field. The research pr