Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites offers a complete summary of the existing knowledge on this topic, from the basic concepts of synthesis and design to their applications in timely topics such as high performance composites, environment and energy issues. The book covers many aspects of synthesis such as in situ polymerization within the interlamellar spacing of the clays, or by reaction of pristine or pre-modified clays with reactive polymers and prepolymers. This book covers a broad range of topics such as polymers, monomers, FTIR, DRIFT, Raman and XPS. Thermal analyses are discussed with an emphasis on the paramount role of the interface chemical compositions of the nanocomposites. Another important technique covered in the book is the X-ray diffraction (XRD) of clay-polymer nanocomposites, which has become a quasi-mandatory technique in all investigations relevant to the design of new clay-nanocomposites. The book covers not only the diffraction patterns of the clays but also their evolution as a result of intercalation and exfoliation phenomena. The book examines applications including structural composites such as clay-epoxy, clay-biopolymers, the use of clay-polymer nanocomposites as reactive nanocomposite fillers, clay-conductive polymers as catalysts and for electrorheological purposes, rheology agents, selective adsorbents of hazardous compounds, paints and coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and biomedicine, energy storage and more. To finish, the book summarizes recent patents in clay-polymer nanocomposite design and applications, as well as some modern, industrially-produced products. Offers the most comprehensive coverage of the state-of-the-art in clay-polymer nanocomposites, from synthesis and design, to opportunities and applicationsCovers the various methods of characterization of clay-polymer nanocomposites, including spectroscopy, thermal analyses and X-ray diffractionIncludes a discussion of a range of application areas, including biomedicine, energy storage, biofouling resistance and more INDICE: 1. Overview of clay preparation, properties, and modification 2. Overview of clay/polymer nanocomposites 3. Multiscale molecular modelling of clay/polymer nano composites 4. Design of clay/polymer nanocomposites by mixing 5. Chemical and photochemical routes towards tailor-made polymer/clay nanocomposites: recent progress and future prospects 6. Conductive polymer/clay nanocomposites 7. Bionanocomposites 8. Organo - Clay Hybrid Films with Improved Functionality 9. NMR Spectroscopy of Clay Polymer Nanocomposites 10. Neutron scattering on different states of polymer/clay compounds: From solution to dry states 11. Surface analysis of clay/polymer nanocomposites 12. Recent Advancement towards Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites 13. Flame retardant properties of clay/polymer 14. Clay/polymer nanocomposites for controlled drug release
- ISBN: 978-0-323-46153-5
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 850
- Fecha Publicación: 03/07/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés