Polymer Nanocomposites

Concentrates specifically on the four main groups of polymer nanocompositesProvides comprehensive coverage of the dynamic properties of this important new class of materials Describes the various processing methods used in their production, design, performance testing, and applicationsDedicates an entire section to inorganic/organic hybrid systems A class of reinforced polymers that contain improved barrier properties, fire resistance, and strength, polymer nanocomposites are increasingly desirable as coating, structural, and packaging materials in a wide range of automobile, civil, and electrical engineering applications. Polymer Nanocomposites offers a comprehensive review of the main types of polymer nanocomposites and their properties. Part I reviews the range of layered silicates and discuss such properties as flammability, thermal stability, barrier properties, wear resistant and biodegradability. Part II considers nanotubes, nanoparticles, and inorganic-organic hybrid systems, and analysis elasticity and strength as well as magnetic and light-emitting properties.