Polymer Nanocomposites: Fabrication to Applications

Polymer Nanocomposites: Fabrication to Applications offers readers an up-to-date interpretation of various polymeric nanocomposite materials and technologies via critical reviews. It covers developments and advancements in various nanomaterials, polymeric materials, biopolymers, and processes. It initiates from nanomaterial synthesis, fabrication, and characterization to the manufacturing aspect and feasible product applications of polymer-based nanocomposites. The prime focus is on polymer matrix nanocomposites and their future trends in the engineering sector.

Features:

Explores synthesis, characterization, properties, fabrication/processing, and applications of polymer nanocomposite materials

Elaborates on polymer manufacturing phase challenges using various control methods and statistical tools and modules

Includes machining and micro (μ) machining investigation on the polymer nanocomposites

Discusses modeling, simulation, and optimization of process parameters during the machining processes and applications of additive manufacturing

Comprehends the significance of nanomaterials functionalizing synthetic fibrous and biocompatible composites

This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in mechanical engineering, materials science, polymers, composites, and nanomaterials.