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<p><b>Preface </b><i>XI</i></p> <p><b>Abbreviations </b><i>XIII</i></p> <p><b>1 Introduction </b><b><i>1</i></b></p> <p>1.1 Graphene-Based Nanomaterials <i>1</i></p> <p>1.2 Carbon Nanotubes <i>10</i></p> <p>1.3 Carbon Nanofibers (CNFs) <i>28</i></p> <p>1.4 Physical Properties of Graphene <i>30</i></p> <p>1.5 Properties of Carbon Nanotubes <i>35</i></p> <p>1.6 Properties of Carbon Nanofibers <i>40</i></p> <p>1.7 Current Availability of Carbonaceous Nanomaterials <i>41</i></p> <p>1.8 Multifunctional Composite Materials <i>41</i></p> <p>Nomenclature <i>46</i></p> <p>References <i>46</i></p> <p><b>2 Preparation of Polymer Nanocomposites </b><b><i>53</i></b></p> <p>2.1 Overview <i>53</i></p> <p>2.2 Dispersion of Nanofillers <i>54</i></p> <p>2.3 Solution Mixing <i>66</i></p> <p>2.4 Melt Mixing <i>78</i></p> <p>2.5 <i>In situ </i>Polymerization <i>84</i></p> <p>2.6 Patent Processes <i>98</i></p> <p>References <i>98</i></p> <p><b>3 Thermal Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites </b><b><i>103</i></b></p> <p>3.1 Crystallization <i>103</i></p> <p>3.2 Characterization Techniques for Crystallization <i>104</i></p> <p>3.3 Thermal Stability <i>120</i></p> <p>3.4 Thermal Conductivity <i>127</i></p> <p>Nomenclature <i>139</i></p> <p>References <i>139</i></p> <p><b>4 Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites </b><b><i>143</i></b></p> <p>4.1 Background <i>143</i></p> <p>4.2 General Mechanical Behavior <i>144</i></p> <p>4.3 Fracture Toughness <i>146</i></p> <p>4.4 Strengthening and Toughening Mechanisms <i>148</i></p> <p>4.5 Nanocomposites with Graphene Fillers <i>153</i></p> <p>4.6 Nanocomposites with EG and GNP Fillers <i>169</i></p> <p>4.7 Nanocomposites with CNT and CNF Fillers <i>172</i></p> <p>4.8 Composites with Hybrid Fillers <i>186</i></p> <p>Nomenclature <i>189</i></p> <p>References <i>190</i></p> <p><b>5 Electrical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites </b><b><i>193</i></b></p> <p>5.1 Background <i>193</i></p> <p>5.2 Percolation Concentration <i>193</i></p> <p>5.3 Electrical Conductivity and Permittivity <i>197</i></p> <p>5.4 Current-Voltage Relationship <i>229</i></p> <p>5.5 Positive Temperature Coefficient Effect <i>234</i></p> <p>5.6 Hybrid Nanocomposites <i>238</i></p> <p>References <i>243</i></p> <p><b>6 Carbonaceous Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites for Fuel Cell Applications </b><b><i>247</i></b></p> <p>6.1 Overview <i>247</i></p> <p>6.2 Polymer Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell <i>248</i></p> <p>6.3 Conventional Bipolar Plates <i>249</i></p> <p>6.4 Polymer Nanocomposite Bipolar Plates <i>252</i></p> <p>6.5 Electrical Characteristics of Nanocomposite Bipolar Plates <i>259</i></p> <p>6.6 Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposite Bipolar Plates <i>269</i></p> <p>6.7 Electrocatalyst Supports <i>274</i></p> <p>Nomenclature <i>282</i></p> <p>References <i>282</i></p> <p><b>7 Polymer Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications </b><b><i>285</i></b></p> <p>7.1 Overview <i>285</i></p> <p>7.2 Bone Implants <i>286</i></p> <p>7.3 Biocompatibility of Carbon Nanotubes <i>290</i></p> <p>7.4 CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites for Load-Bearing Implants <i>306</i></p> <p>7.5 CNT/Polymer Nanocomposite Scaffolds <i>310</i></p> <p>7.6 Nervous System Remedial Applications <i>320</i></p> <p>7.7 Biocompatibility of Graphene Oxide and Its Nanocomposites <i>323</i></p> <p>References <i>326</i></p> <p><b>8 Polymer Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding </b><b><i>331</i></b></p> <p>8.1 Introduction <i>331</i></p> <p>8.2 EMI Shielding Efficiency <i>332</i></p> <p>8.3 Nanocomposites with Graphene Fillers <i>335</i></p> <p>8.4 Nanocomposites with GNPs <i>335</i></p> <p>8.5 Nanocomposites with CNTs and CNFs <i>338</i></p> <p>8.6 Foamed Nanocomposites for EMI Applications <i>343</i></p> <p>Nomenclature <i>349</i></p> <p>References <i>349</i></p> <p><b>9 Polymer Nanocomposites for Sensor Applications </b><b><i>351</i></b></p> <p>9.1 Introduction <i>351</i></p> <p>9.2 Pressure/Strain Sensors <i>352</i></p> <p>9.3 Gas and Humidity Sensors <i>359</i></p> <p>9.4 Organic Vapor Sensors <i>361</i></p> <p>Nomenclature <i>377</i></p> <p>References <i>377</i></p> <p><b>Index </b><i>381</i></p>

<b>S.C. Tjong</b> is currently a professor at the Department of Physics and Materials Science of the City University of Hong Kong. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from The University of Manchester (U.K.) in 1974 and 1976, respectively. Professor Tjong specializes in nanomaterials, ceramics, and in physical and mechanical properties of metal- and polymer matrix composites. He has published over 300 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, edited two previous books and authored twelve book chapters. He is a chartered engineer (U.K.), a chartered scientist (U.K.), a Fellow of The Institute of Materials, Mining and Minerals (U.K.), and a member of The American Chemical Society. He also serves as a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Applied Polymer Science, of Materials Chemistry and Physics, and of eXPRESS Polymer Letters.

<p><b>W</b>ritten by an expert in the field of nanomaterials, composites, and polymers, this book provides up-to-date information on recent advances in various aspects of polymer composites reinforced by carbonaceous nanofillers, including their fabrication and their electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. It also extensively covers applications of these nanocomposites in fuel cells, sensors, electromagnetic interference shielding, human implants and scaffolds.</p>

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