Contents
Cover
Title page
Copyright page
Preface
Part 1: Nanocomposite Interfaces/Interphases
Chapter 1: Polymer Nanocomposite Interfaces: The Hidden Lever for Optimizing Performance in Spherical Nanofilled Polymers
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Dispersion Control through Interfacial Modification
1.3 Interface Structure
1.4 Interface Properties and Characterization Techniques
1.5 Summary
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 2: Interphase Engineering with Nanofillers in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Interphase Tailoring for Stress Transfer
2.3 Interphase Tailoring for Functionality
2.4 Outlook and Future Trends
2.5 Summary
Acknowledgements
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 3: Formation and Functionality of Interphase in Polymer Nanocomposites
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Formation of Interphase in Polymer Nanocomposites
3.3 Functionality of Interphase in Polymer Nanocomposites
3.4 Summary and Prospects
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 4: Impact of Crystallization on the Interface in Polymer Nanocomposites
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Thermodynamics of Crystallization
4.3 Nylon Nanocomposites
4.4 PET Nanocomposites
4.5 PEN Nanocomposites
4.6 Summary
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 5: Improved Nanofiller-Matrix Bonding and Distribution in GnP-reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites by Surface Plasma Treatments of GnP
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Experimental
5.3 Results
5.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 6: Interfacial Effects in Polymer Nanocomposites Studied by Thermal and Dielectric Techniques
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Experimental Techniques
6.3 Evaluation in Terms of Interfacial Characteristics
6.4 Examples
6.5 Prospects
6.6 Summary
Abbreviations
Symbols
Greek Symbols
Acknowledgements
References
Part 2: Techniques to Characterize/Control Nanoadhesion
Chapter 7: Investigation of Interfacial Interactions between Nanofillers and Polymer Matrices Using a Variety of Techniques
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Observation of Interfacial Layer in Nanostructured Carbon Materials-based Nanocomposites
7.3 Interfacial Properties between Nanofiller and Polymer Matrix
7.4 Summary
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 8: Chemical and Physical Techniques for Surface Modification of Nanocellulose Reinforcements
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Chemical Surface Modification
8.3 Physical Surface Modification
8.4 Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 9: Nondestructive Sensing of Interface/Interphase Damage in Fiber/Matrix Nanocomposites
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Experimental Specimens and Methods
9.3 Damage Sensing Using Electrical Resistance Measurements
9.4 Summary
References
Chapter 10: Development of Polymeric Biocomposites: Particulate Incorporation, Interphase Generation and Evaluation by Nanoindentation
10.1 Introduction
10.2 The Definitions of Composite and its Constituents
10.3 Physical and Chemical Structures of Bio–based Reinforcements
10.4 Particulate and Short Fibre Composites
10.5 Nanoindentation Technique to Determine Interphase and Composite Properties
10.6 Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 11: Perspectives on the Use of Molecular Dynamics Simulations to Characterize Filler-Matrix Adhesion and Nanocomposite Mechanical Properties
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Overview of Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations
11.3 Characterization of Interfacial Adhesion with MD Simulations
11.4 Characterization of Mechanical Properties with MD Simulations
11.5 Prospects
11.6 Summary
Acknowledgements
References
Index
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