Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications presents a comprehensive review on the fundamental chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering aspects of polymer nanocomposite films and coatings. The content of the book covers design configuration, synthesis and processing methods, structure, fundamental properties, and a wide range of applications in diverse research fields. Various unresolved issues and new technical challenges regarding regulatory affairs, safety considerations and environmental and health impact are also discussed in detail. This book will be a valuable reference resource for scientists, engineers, postgraduate students, and those working in the field of polymer composites and nanocomposites, helping them to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems associated with this important research field.
1. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: A General Perspective on Design Configuration, Processes, Current Applications and Future Opportunities2. Preparation Methods of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Effect of Crosslinking Agents and Nanofillers on the Microstructure and Physicochemical Properties3. Spectroscopic and Microscopic Analysis of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings4. Optical, Morphological and Thermal, Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings5. Tribological, Rheological, and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings6. Hydrophobic, Oleophobic, and Hydrophilic Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings7. Self-healing Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings8. Stimuli Responsive Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings9. Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings10. Surface Functionalized Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings11. Biopolymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings12. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices13. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Sensors and Actuators14. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Solar Energy Applications15. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Food Packaging Applications16. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Anticorrosion and Antiwear Applications17. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Antifouling Applications18. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Dielectric Applications
19. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Aerospace Applications20. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Textile Industry21. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Nuclear Industry22. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Screening Electromagnetic Interference Pollution23. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Drug Delivery Applications24. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Antimicrobial and Antifungal Applications25. Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environmental Concerns of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings
Dr. Mayank Pandey completed his Ph.D. in materials science from VIT University, Vellore, India, on the topic Preparation and characterization of polymer electrolyte for electrochemical device applications”. He then went on to complete his postdoctoral studies in electrical and thermal degradation of graphene-based polymer composite for electronic device applications from CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore, India. He is an experienced material physicist with an experimental background in synthesizing graphene quantum dot- (GQDs) based polymer nanocomposites. His research areas also include fabrication of polymer blends and composite electrolytes, organic semiconductor/organic solar cells, and their impedance spectroscopy analysis. Besides investigating the structural, optical, and electronic properties of GQDs based materials, he has also contributed towards the development of new approaches in the field of nanocarbon derivatives.
Dr. Kalim Deshmukh is Senior Researcher at the New Technologies-Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. He has over 20 years of research experience working with a wide variety of nanomaterials and polymeric materials, especially polymer blends, nanocomposites, and nanohybrids for various applications. His research interest is mainly focused on the synthesis, characterization, and property investigations of novel polymer nanocomposites reinforced with different nanofillers, including various nanomaterials including carbon-based materials such as carbon black, carbon nanotubes, graphene and its derivatives and MXenes for energy storage, energy harvesting, gas sensing, EMI shielding and high-k dielectric applications.
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor in his research areas. He has published with Elsevier, the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.