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Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology

  • Details advances in polymer and ceramic nanocomposites
  • Demonstrates the potential of current and future applications ranging from electronics to biomedical applications
  • Discusses key challenges such as sustainable approaches

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Table of contents (73 entries)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxx
  2. Introduction: Modern Perspective with P&C-Nano

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
  3. Design and Manufacturing Technology for P&C-Nano

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 25-25
    2. Effect of Mechanical Alloying in Polymer-Ceramics Composites

      • M. V. Khumalo, M. C. Khoathane
      Pages 39-66
    3. Recent Advances on Thermal Conductivity of Boron Nitride-Polymer Composites

      • M. J. Mochane, T. C. Mokhena, J. S. Sefadi, T. S. Motsoeneng, A. Mtibe
      Pages 67-82
    4. Bio-functionalized Silver Nanoparticles: A Versatile Candidate for the Ceramic Industry

      • Vaibhavkumar N. Mehta, Juhi B. Raval, Samarth R. Patel, Vimalkumar S. Prajapati, Rameshchandra M. Patel
      Pages 83-98
    5. Alkaline Earth Stannate Nanomaterials as an Electron Transport Layer in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

      • Ashok Kumar, Sarath Chandra Veerla, Kabali Vijai Anand, Astakala Anil Kumar
      Pages 99-120
  4. Characterization Techniques for P&C-Nano

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 121-121
    2. Interfacial Characteristics of Nitride-Polymer Composites

      • T. E. Mokoena, M. J. Mochane, T. C. Mokhena
      Pages 123-138
    3. Characterization of Polymer-Ceramic Nanocomposites for Advanced Applications

      • Kiran Sunku, Satesh Gangarapu, Mohd Rafie Johan, Putla Sudarsanam
      Pages 139-154
  5. Polymer Films and Bio-hybrid Polymer Nanofiber

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 155-155
    2. Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposite Films

      • Ahlam F. M. Alsayed, Muhammad Aqeel Ashraf
      Pages 157-176
    3. Surface Gold and Silver-Polymer Nanocomposite Self-Standing Films

      • Simona Badilescu, Jai Prakash, Muthukumaran Packirisamy
      Pages 199-217
    4. Polymer Hybrid Nanocomposite Fibres

      • Kamlesh Kumar, Vipin Chawla, Sunita Mishra
      Pages 219-238
  6. Nano Electronics and Photonics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 239-239
    2. Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)

      • Kaushik Pal, Asiya SI, Ranimol Stephen, Sabu Thomas
      Pages 281-292

About this book

This handbook examines the recent advances in the nanotechnology of polymers and ceramics, which possess outstanding mechanical properties and compatibility given their unique physical and chemical properties caused by the unusually large surface area to volume ratios and high interfacial reactivity. This handbook highlights the various compositions and morphologies of polymer and ceramic nanomaterials that can serve as powerful tools for the diverse applications in areas such as electronics, photonics, shape-memory alloys, biomaterials and biomedical nanomaterials, graphene-based technologies, and textiles and packaging. The handbook addresses safety, economics, green production and sustainability. The book contains a section on functionalization of these molecules, which only increases the possibility of developing even more versatile materials that can be fine-tuned for specific applications. 

Filling a gap in the literature, this handbook provides comprehensive coverage of properties, fabrication, characterization, functionalization methods and applications at both experimental and theoretical models scales. Economic, toxicological, regulatory, and environmental concerns regarding applications are also discussed in detail. Special attention is paid to sustainable approaches that reduce costs in terms of chemicals and time consumption. The book covers research trends, challenges, and prospective topics as well. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, USA

    Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

  • International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCN) School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

    Sabu Thomas

About the editors

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Ph.D., is an adjunct professor and director of labs in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, USA. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced technologies and materials, analytical chemistry, environmental management, and various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as prolific author and editor of several (around 200 publications with more than 50 books) scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas published with Elsevier, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC, and Springer.



Prof. Sabu Thomas is a highly committed teacher and a
remarkably active researcher well known nationally and
internationally for his outstanding contributions in polymer
science and nanotechnology. Prof.Thomas is currently vice
chancellor of MahatmaGandhiUniversity,Kottayam, Kerala,
India. He is also the director of the School of Energy
Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, and founder director
of International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience
and Nanotechnology, MahatmaGandhiUniversity,
Kerala, India. He is a former professor of polymer science
and engineering in the School of Chemical Sciences. Prof.
Thomas is a highly rated researcher with an h-index of
111, guided more than 115 Ph.D. students, and has more
than 1000 publications to his credit with 55,000 citations.
Prof. Thomas has received a number of national and international
awards. Among the best polymer scientists, he is
ranked 114 in the world and 2nd in India.

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