Polymers for Advanced Technologies : Processing, Characterization and Applications

 Content: Front Cover; About the Editors; Contents; List of Contributors; List of Abbreviations; Preface; 1. Updates on Application of Silver Nanoparticles; 2. Practical Guide to Nanofiller Aggregation Influence on Nanocomposites; 3. Practical Hints of Different Aspects of Metal/Carbon Nanocomposites Properties; 4. Updates on Polymeric Nanocomposites Reinforcement; 5. Updates to Properties of Metal/Carbon Nanocomposite; 6. Advances on Permeability of Polymer Nanocomposites; 7. A Note on Hybrid Nanocomposites; 8. Transformation of High-Energy Bonds in ATP 9. Temperature Dependence of Self-Adhesion Bonding Strength for Miscible Polymers10. A Note on Biological Damage and Protection of Materials; 11. New Use of Ionic Liquids; 12. A Note on Nanodimensional Organosiloxanes; 13. A Note on Polythienophenes: Synthesis and Characterization; 14. Synthesis and Behavior of Phthalide-containing Polymers; 15. Prediction of Reinforcement Degree for Nanocomposites Polymer/Carbon Nanotubes; 16. Applications of Polymers in Construction Technology (PART I): Effects of elevated temperature on polypropylene fiber reinforced mortar 17. Applications of Polymers in Construction Technology (PART II): Effects of Jute/polypropylene fiber on reinforced soil18. Applications of Polymers in Construction Technology (PART III): Effects of recycled Polyamide fibers and Expanded Polystyrene on cement composites; 19. Applications of Polymers in Construction Technology (PART IV): Effects of EPS size on Engineering Properties of Concrete; 20. Applications of Polymers in Construction Technology (PART V): Effects of recycled Plastics on Portland Cement Concrete
 Abstract:             This book provides an abundance of information about the science and application of nanoparticles in the creation of nanocomposite materials, covering the synthesis, properties, and applications of nanomaterials. Written by experts in their fields, the chapters provide important updates on a number of aspects of nanomaterials and their practical applications to create new materials, particularly polymer composite materials. The book is an outgrowth of notes the authors have compiled and used to teach advanced courses on polymers for many years. Useful for engineers and researchers, the book al