Polymer carbon nanotube composites: preparation, properties and applications

Understanding the properties of polymer carbon nanotube composites is a key factor in gaining wider uptake of the materials in new applications, and this highly important new class of composites can be used in a wide range of industries such as electronics, aerospace and biomedical products. Polymer carbon nanotube composites provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the synthesis, properties and applications of these important new materials. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Polymer carbon nanotube composites is an essential reference for high-tech industries and engineers, academics and designers with an interest in nanotechnology and nanocomposites. INDICE: An introduction to polymer carbon nanotube composites. Part 1 Preparation and processing of polymer carbon nanotube composites: Polyolefin carbon nanotube composites by in-situ polymerization; Surface treatment of carbon nanotubes via plasma technology; Functionalization of carbon nanotubes for polymer nanocomposites; Influence of material and processing parameters on carbon nanotube dispersion in polymer melts; High-shear melt processing of polymer carbon nanotube composites; Injection moulding of polymer carbon nanotube composites; Elastomer carbon nanotube composites; Epoxy carbon nanotube composites. Part 2 Properties and characterization of polymer carbon nanotube composites: Quantification of dispersion and distribution of carbon nanotubes in polymer composites using microscopy techniques; Influence of thermo-rheological historyon electrical and rheological properties of polymer carbon nanotube composites; Electromagnetic properties of polymer carbon nanotube composites; Mechanical properties of polymer/polymer-grafted carbon nanotube composites; Multi-Scale modeling of polymer carbon nanotube composites; Raman spectroscopy of polymer carbon nanotube composites; Rheology of polymer carbon nanotube composites melts; Thermal degradation of polymer carbon nanotube composites; Polyolefin carbon nanotube composites; Composites of poly(ethylene terephthlate) and carbonnanotubes; Carbon nanotubes in multiphase polymer blends; Toxicity and regulatory perspectives of carbon nanotubes. Part 3 Applications of polymer carbon nanotube composites: The use of polymer carbon nanotube composites in fibres; Biomedical/bioengineering applications of carbon nanotube based nanocomposites;Fire retardant applications of polymer carbon nanotube composites: improved barrier effect and synergism; Polymer carbon nanotube composites for flame retardant cable applications; Polymer carbon nanotube conductive nanocomposites for sensing.

• ISBN: 978-1-84569-761-7
• Editorial: Woodhead
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 848
• Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés