Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Design Formulations, Preparation, Characterization and Applications presents recent progress in this important area of research. The book covers the synthesis, processing, characterization, properties, and applications of these materials, along with their microstructural, mechanical, thermal, optical, electrical, dielectric, acoustic, morphological, rheological, and viscoelastic properties. In addition, nanofiller dispersion, polymer-nanofiller interaction, biodegradability, lifecycle assessment, environmental and health impacts, and disposal and recycling are covered in detail.
This book is an outstanding reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, and anyone involved in the field of polyurethane nanocomposites utilized in a broad range of different applications.
1. Polyurethanes: History, Classifications, Basic Chemistry, Structure, Synthesis, Characterizations Sustainability Aspects, and Applications
2. Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Synthesis Methods, Functionalization Strategies and Fundamental Properties
3. Microstructural, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites
4. Morphological, Rheological and Viscoelastic Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites
5. Optical, Electrical, Dielectric and Acoustic Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites
6. Shape Memory Polyurethane Nanocomposites
7. Self-Healing Polyurethane Nanocomposites
8. Flame Retardant Polyurethane Nanocomposites
9. Anticorrosive Polyurethane Nanocomposites
10. Nanocomposites Based on Waterborne Polyurethane: Recent Advances, Opportunities and Challenges
11. Advances in Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties and Applications
12. Polyurethane Nanocomposite Foams for Thermal Insulation
13. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Rechargeable Batteries
14. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Applications
15. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Applications
16. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Sensing and Detection of Hazardous Gases and Volatile Organic Compounds
17. Polyurethane Nanocomposites Based Flexible Strain and Pressure Sensors
18. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Removal of Dyes and Heavy Metal Ions from Wastewater
19. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Oil-Water Separation
20. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Gas Separations
21. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications
22. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications
23. Polyurethane Nanocomposites Based Antibacterial, Drug Delivery and Wound Dressing Systems
24. Paints and Coatings Based on Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties and Applications
25. 3D/4D printing of Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Recent Advances, Prospects and Challenges
26. Molecular Modelling, Simulations and Machine Learning Approaches of Polyurethane Nanocomposites
27. Biodegradability, Life Cycle Assessment, Toxicity, Recycling and Disposal, Environmental and Health Impact of Polyurethane Nanocomposites
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.
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.
