This leading publication in its field delivers the essence of nanocomposite technology in a coherent and exceptionally well-written way, from the perspective of applications. Now revised and expanded, this second edition of Nanocomposite Science and Technology features two new chapters on functionalities and syntheses and processing, as well as significant new material on the propertiesof polymer and bioactive nanocomposites, and the design and modeling aspects of nanocomposites. This reference will appeal to materials scientists, solid state physicists, polymer chemists, biologists, and physical chemists. INDICE: INTRODUCTION: WHY NANOCOMPOSITES? Surface area / interfacial area as a function of filler size Light scattering predictions based on size Band gap changes due to size Melting point changes due to size Effect of filler sizeon crack initiation Percolation Effects based on aspect ratio Challenges in characterization of nanocomposite systems PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF NANOSCALE BUILDING BLOCKS Nanotube Synthesis and Processing Nanoparticle Synthesis Clay Processing BULK METAL AND CERAMICS NANOCOMPOSITES Introduction Metal Matrix Nanocomposites Bulk Ceramic Nanocomposites for Desired Mechanical Properties Thin-Film Nanocomposites: Multilayers and Granular Films Nanocomposites for Hard Coatings Carbon Nanotube and Nanowire-based Nanocomposites Functional Low-dimensional Nanocomposites Inorganic Nanocomposites for Optical Applications Inorganic Nanocomposites for Electrical Applications Nanoporous Structures and Membranes: Other Nanocomposites Nanocomposites for Magnetic Applications Nanocomposite Structures having Miscellaneous Properties Concluding Remarks on Metal/Ceramic Nanocomposites POLYMER FILLED NANOCOMPOSITES Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites Dispersion Issues General Mixing Methods Characterization of Dispersion Clay-filled Polymers Nanotube-filled Polymers Equiaxed Nanoparticle-filled Polymers Supercritical Fluid Processing Interfaces in Polymer Nanocomposites Polymer Nanocomposite Thermal and Mechanical Properties Polymer Nanocomposite Electrical Properties Polymer Nanocomposite Optical Properties Hierarchically Structured Nanocomposites NANOCOMPOSITES FROM BIOLOGY, FOR BIOLOGY, AND INSPIRED BY BIOLOGY Introduction Natural Nanocomposite Materials Biologically Derived Synthetic Nanocomposites Biologically Active Nanocomposites Biologically Inspired Nanocomposites Summary THEORY AND MODELING: UNDERSTANDING AND DESIGN OF NANOCOMPOSITES Introduction Modeling Techniques Mechanical Properties Thermal and Electrical Transport Opto-electronic and Magnetic Properties Summary
- ISBN: 978-3-527-31248-1
- Editorial: Verlag Chemie
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés