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Structural Nanocomposites

Perspectives for Future Applications

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Editors:
  1. James Njuguna

    1. Institute for Innovation, Design & Susta School of Engineering, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  • Presents recents advances in nanotechnology
  • Provides perspectives for future applications of nanocomposites
  • Chapters written by international experts in the field
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Engineering Materials (ENG.MAT.)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Dispersion Methods of Carbon Nanotubes for the Development of Polymeric Nanocomposites: Characterization and Application

    • C. Manteca Martínez, A. Yedra Martínez, I. Gorrochategui Sánchez
    Pages 1-17

  3. Thermoplastic Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes

    • Shyam Sathyanarayana, Christof Hübner
    Pages 19-60

  4. Graphite-Based Nanocomposites to Enhance Mechanical Properties

    • Shanta Desai, James Njuguna
    Pages 61-74

  5. Optimization and Scaling up of the Fabrication Process of Polymer Nanocomposites: Polyamide-6/Montmorillonite Case Study

    • K. Pielichowski, T. M. Majka, A. Leszczyńska, M. Giacomelli
    Pages 75-103

  6. Influences of Morphology and Doping on the Photoactivity of TiO2 Nanostructures

    • Nasser A. M. Barakat, Muzafar A. Kanjwal
    Pages 105-141

  7. Foam-Glass-Crystal Materials

    • O. V. Kazmina, B. S. Semukhin
    Pages 143-164

  8. High Temperature Polymer Nanocomposites

    • K. Balasubramanian, Manoj Tirumalai
    Pages 165-186

  9. Energy Absorption and Low-Velocity Impact Performance of Nanocomposites: Cones and Sandwich Structures

    • James Njuguna, Sophia Sachse, Francesco Silva
    Pages 187-205

  10. Predictions of Energy Absorption of Aligned Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy Composites

    • D. Weidt, Ł. Figiel
    Pages 207-224

  11. Silver Nanocluster/Silica Composite Coatings Obtained by Sputtering for Antibacterial Applications

    • Cristina Balagna, Sara Ferraris, Sergio Perero, Marta Miola, Francesco Baino, Andrea Coggiola et al.
    Pages 225-247

  12. Recent Advances on the Utilization of Nanoclays and Organophosphorus Compounds in Polyurethane Foams for Increasing Flame Retardancy

    • Javier C. Quagliano, Victor M. Wittemberg, Irma C. Gavilán García
    Pages 249-258

  13. Ecological Assessment of Nano Materials for the Production of Electrostatic/Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems

    • M. Weil, H. Dura, B. Simon, M. Baumann, B. Zimmermann, S. Ziemann et al.
    Pages 259-269

  14. Erratum to: Thermoplastic Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes

    • Shyam Sathyanarayana, Christof Hübner
    Pages E1-E1
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Keywords

About this book

Advancements in the nanotechnology industry promise to offer improvements in capabilities across a spectrum of applications. This is of immense strategic importance to the high performance sector which has historically leveraged technological advances. The use of polymer nanocomposites in structures have several predictable impacts on structural design and applications, primarily by providing a safer, faster, and eventually cheaper transportation in the future.

This books comprises reviews on the state-of-the-art, new research results, perspectives of future developments, and innovative applications relevant to  structural materials, engineering structures, nanocomposites, modelling  and simulations, and their related application areas.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institute for Innovation, Design & Susta School of Engineering, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    James Njuguna

About the editor

Dr James Njuguna is a Reader at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen (UK); (formerly Cranfield University, UK). He is formerly the Course Director for the Motorsport Engineering and Management Masters programme and previously run the same programme as Programme Director. James holds a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from City University, London, and previously worked as a certified aircraft engineer before embarking on a research career. He is the author/co-author of a significant number of publications, including textbooks and book chapters.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Structural Nanocomposites

  • Book Subtitle: Perspectives for Future Applications

  • Editors: James Njuguna

  • Series Title: Engineering Materials

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-40322-4

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-40321-7Published: 16 December 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-50982-1Published: 20 September 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-40322-4Published: 29 November 2013

  • Series ISSN: 1612-1317

  • Series E-ISSN: 1868-1212

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 269

  • Number of Illustrations: 132 b/w illustrations, 11 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Structural Materials, Nanotechnology, Solid Mechanics

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