Polymer Composites: From Computational to Experimental Aspects

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Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials Series
Polymer Composites: From Computational to Experimental Aspects
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1. Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Application, and Basic Theoretical Aspects
	1. Introduction to Polymeric Composites
		1.1 Definition and Overview
		1.2 Historical Development
		1.3 Importance and Applications
		1.4 Polymer Matrix Materials
		1.5 Reinforcement Materials
		1.6 Filler Materials
	2. Methods of Synthesis
		2.1 Melt Intercalation
		2.2 Solution Mixing/Solution Intercalation/Solution Blending
		2.3 In-Situ Polymerization
	3. Applications of Polymer Composites
		3.1 Construction Industry
		3.2 Automobile Applications
		3.3 Electronics and Communications
		3.4 Marine Applications
	4. Theoretical Aspects of Polymers and Polymeric Composites
		4.1 Background and Overview
		4.2 Models for Polymeric Systems
		4.3 Simulation for Polymeric Systems
		4.4 Analysis of Simulation for Polymeric Systems
		4.5 Theory for Polymeric Systems
	5. Conclusions and Future Trends
	References
2. Different Curing Methods Used for Polymer Composites
	1. Introduction
	2. Radiation Curing
	3. Thermal Curing
		3.1 Microwave Heating
		3.2 Electrical Resistance Heating
	4. New Challenges and Opportunities
		4.1 Challenges
		4.2 Opportunities
	5. Conclusion
	References
3. Multiscale Modelling of Polymer Composites
	1. Introduction
	2. Molecular Scale Methods
	3. Simulation Methods
	4. Atomic/Molecular-Level Techniques
		4.1 Monte Carlo Methods
	5. Molecular Dynamics Simulations
	6. Mesoscale Techniques
		6.1 Dissipative Particle Dynamics
		6.2 Lattice Boltzmann
		6.3 Brownian Dynamics
	7. Macroscale Techniques
		7.1 Finite Element Method
		7.2 Finite Volume Method
	8. Conclusions
	References
4. Atomistic Modelling of Bio-Nanocomposites for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications
	1. Introduction
	2. Atomistic Modelling Techniques
		2.1 Interatomic Potentials
	3. Atomistic Studies of Mechanical Properties of Biopolymers
	4. Conclusion and Future Perspective
	5. Conflicts of Interest
	References
5. Modelling and Simulation of Composite Structure Using Ansys Composite PrePost (ACP) Tool
	1. Introduction
	2. Fiber-Reinforced Composites
		2.1 Metal Matrix Composites (MMC)
		2.2 Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)
		2.3 Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC)
	3. Case Study
		3.1 ACP Pre
		3.2 Analysis
		3.3 ACP Post
	4. Conclusions
	References
6. An Overview on the Joining Processes of Polymer Composites
	1. Introduction
	2. Need of Joining
	3. Adhesive Joining
	4. Mechanical Joining
	5. Fusion Bonding
	6. Joining of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
		6.1 Adhesive Joining
		6.2 Mechanical Joining
		6.3 Drilling Induced Damage
	7. Fusion Bonding
		7.1 Microwave Joining
		7.2 Induction Joining
		7.3 Resistance Welding
		7.4 Ultrasonic Joining
	8. Conclusions and Future Scope
	References
7. Solid State Additive Manufacturing: An Unconventional Technique to Fabricate Composite
	1. Introduction
	2. Additive Manufacturing by FSP Technique
		2.1 Solid-Rod Powder Feeding Method
		2.2 Friction Surfacing
		2.3 Fabrication of Functionally-Graded Materials
		2.4 Cladding Strategies
		2.5 FSP as an Alteration to Other Methods
	3. Implementation of Machine Learning (ML) in Solid State Additive Manufacturing Technique
	4. Conclusion
	5. Future Perspective
	6. Summary
	References
8. Polymer Composites for Environmental Pollution and Remediation
	1. Introduction
		1.1 Overview of Environmental Pollution
		1.2 Importance of Remediation Techniques
		1.3 Role of Polymer Composites in Environmental Remediation
		1.4 Types of Polymer Composites Used in Environmental Remediation
	2. Adsorption and Filtration Applications of Polymer Composites
		2.1 Adsorption Mechanisms of Polymer Composites
		2.2 Removal of Heavy Metals
		2.3 Removal of Organic Contaminants
	3. Membrane-Based Applications of Polymer Composites
		3.1 Polymer Membrane Development
		3.2 Water Treatment and Desalination
		3.3 Gas Separation and Filtration
	4. Catalytic Applications of Polymer Composites
		4.1 Polymer-Supported Catalysts
		4.2 Photocatalytic Activity of Polymer Composites in for Environmental Remediation and Pollution
	5. Nanotechnology and Polymer Composites
		5.1 Polymer Composites as Nanoparticles for Environmental Remediation
		5.2 Polymer-Matrix Nanocomposites
	6. Trends and Challenges
	7. Conclusions
	8. Conflicts of Interest
	9. Ethical Compliance
	10. Competing Interests
	11. Data and Material Availability
	References
9. Natural and Synthetic Fiber-Filled Polymer Composites Used as Anticorrosive Materials
	1. Introduction
	2. Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (FRPCs)
		2.1 Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
		2.2 Synthetic Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
		2.3 Applications of FRPCs as Anticorrosive Materials
	3. Challenges and Future Perspectives
	4. Conclusion
	References
10. Short and Micro Cellulose-Based Environmentally Friendly Polymer Composites
	1. Introduction
		1.1 Cellulose
		1.2 Extraction Process
	2. Cellulose-Based Biocomposites Using Different Fillers/reinforcers
		2.1 Pre-treatments of Composites
		2.2 Biocomposites Fabrication Methods
	3. Applications
		3.1 Automobile Application
		3.2 Energy Applications
		3.3 Textiles/Wearables
	4. Conclusions and Future Scopes
	References
11. A Study on Machinability of High-Strength CFRP Composites: Influence of Coated Cutting Tools on Cutting Performance and Surface Quality
	1. Introduction
	2. High-Strength CFRP Composites
		2.1 Composition and Properties
		2.2 Applications in Various Industries
		2.3 Machining Challenges
	3. Coated Cutting Tools: Types and Properties
		3.1 Overview of Cutting Tool Materials
		3.2 Role of Coatings in Enhancing Tool Performance
		3.3 Coated Tool Selection for CFRP Machining
	4. Cutting Performance Evaluation
		4.1 Tool Wear Analysis
		4.2 Cutting Forces
		4.3 Surface Finish Assessment
	5. Conclusions
	References
12. Reactive Extrusion: Filled Polymer Compounds and Its Applications
	1. Reactive Extrusion Fundamentals
	2. Filled Polymer Compound Design and Formulation Considerations
	3. Reactive Extrusion Process
	4. Processing of Filler Materials in Reactive Extrusion
	5. Fillers in Reactive Extrusion
	6. Fillers and Nanofillers: Applications Across Industries
	7. Characterization Techniques for Nanofilled Reactive Extrusion Compounds
	8. Unlocking the Potential: Reactive Extrusion and Nanofillers in Materials Engineering
	9. Conclusion
	References
13. Drilling Behavior of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites
	1. Introduction
		1.1 Matrix Materials and Fibres
		1.2 Drill Point Geometry
		1.3 Operating Variables
		1.4 Drilling-Induced Damage
	2. Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composites
		2.1 Matrix Material
		2.2 Reinforcement
		2.3 Determination of Fibre Volume Fraction
	3. Experimental Set-Up
		3.1 Measurement of Drilling Forces
		3.2 Drilling Forces
	4. Conclusions
	References
14. Finite Element Modelling and Dynamic Behavior Analysis of Sandwich Panel with Cutout
	1. Introduction
	2. Mathematical Formulation
		2.1 Displacement Field
		2.2 Constitutive Relation
		2.3 Finite Element Formulation
		2.4 Governing Equation
		2.5 Boundary Condition
	3. Steps for Buckling Analysis of Sandwich Panel
	4. Results and Discussion
		4.1 Validation Study
		4.2 New Numerical Examples
	5. Conclusions
	References
15. Chemically Treated Pinus Roxburghii Fibre Reinforced PLA Composites: An Overview
	1. Introduction
	2. Surface Treatment of Natural Fibres
	3. Characterisation of Untreated Natural Fibres
	4. Characterisation of Alkali-Treated Natural Fibres
	5. Natural Fiber reinforced Polymer Composite
	6. Conclusions and Future Scope
	References
16. Machine Learning-Enabled Data-Driven Research on Paper-Reinforced Composite Materials
	1. Introduction
	2. Literature Review
	3. Roadmap of the Machine Learning Framework
	4. Data Collection and Preprocessing
	5. Results and Discussion
	6. Conclusion
	References
17. Piercing of Epoxy Laminates with Wood Drill Point Geometry
	1. Introduction
	2. Laminate Fabrication and Wood Drill Geometry
	3. Piercing Stages in Laminate
	4. Conclusions
	References
18. Unveiling Aquatic Plant-Animal-Microbe Interactions and Their Industrial Potential Through Mathematical Modeling
	1. Introduction
	2. Microbiome of Aquatic Ecosystem
	3. Functional Role of Aquatic Microbiota
	4. Plant-Associated Microbiome
		4.1 Seagrass and Salt Marsh Plants
		4.2 Mangroves
		4.3 Freshwater Plants
		4.4 Microplastic-Associated Biofilm
	5. Animal-Associated Microbiome
		5.1 Fish-Associated Microbiomes
		5.2 Marine Mammal-Associated Microbiomes
		5.3 Role of Benthic Macrofauna in Stimulating Microbial Nitrogen Cycle
		5.4 Phytoplankton-Derived Polysaccharides and Their Influence on Heterotrophic Bacteria
	6. Positive Versus Negative Interactions
		6.1 Types of Interactions
	7. Mathematical Models
		7.1 Ecological Models
		7.2 Metabolic Modeling
	8. Industrial Importance
		8.1 Role of Cyanobacteria in Industry
	9. Conclusions and Future Prospectives
	References
19. Active and Passive Solar Distillation—A Detailed Review
	1. Introduction
	2. Types of Solar Stills
		2.1 Active Stills
		2.2 Passive Stills
	3. Theoretical Simulation of Active Solar Distillation System
		3.1 Theoretical Analysis
		3.2 Thermal Modeling
	4. Thermal Modeling of Solar Passive Distillation System
	5. Conclusions
	References