Design of Functional Polymer Nanocomposites

Interface and Interphase Reactions, Compatibilization and Bond Behavior, and Functionalization Procedures

Rotimi Sadiku, Oluranti Agboola, Kokkarachedu Varaprasad, Mapula Lucey Mavhungu, Varaprasad Kokkarachedu, Adrian P Mouritz, Suresh G Advani, Bodo Fiedler, Leif Asp, Yuris A. Dzenis, Chun Hui Wang

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2025
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443248559
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Design of Functional Polymer Nanocomposites: Interface and Interphase Reactions, Compatibilization and Bond Behavior, and Functionalization Procedures reviews the latest developments in this fast-moving research field. The book discusses interface and interphase interactions in polymer nanocomposites, as well as compatibilization behavior and different functionalization procedures. It illustrates how each of these essential tools can be used in the design of new polymer nanocomposites for a broad range of different industrial-scale applications.In the research and development of polymer nanocomposites, the interface and interphase reactions of different constituents is extremely important. They play a vital role in introducing additional features and in the final resultant properties of the nanocomposite. In addition, final properties are also dependent upon the bond behavior and the reaction and interface created between the two constituents. - Covers interface and interphase reactions - Discusses compatibilization behavior and different functionalization procedures as essential design tools - Presents preparation strategies such as polycondensation, copolymerization, and free radical chains polymerization - Provides a diverse focus on a wide range of high-performance applications

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• 1. Interface/interphase of polymer nanocomposites
• 2. Polymer nanocomposites: Outstanding properties, bonds, interface, and reinforcement mechanisms
• 3. Theoretical modeling of interphase/interface of polymer nanocomposites
• 4. Design of polymer composites with tailored interfaces: The impact of the interfaces on the structures, properties, and functionalities of polymer composites
• 5. Compatibilization of polymer nanocomposites: Synthesis and characterization
• 6. Insight on the availability of techniques and procedures to improve material properties and processes, especially nanocomposites
• 7. Filler modification of polymer nanocomposite and fabrication methods
• Chapter 8. Free-radical chain polymerization of polymer nanocomposites
• Chapter 9. Surface functionalization of polymer nanocomposites: Role of functionalization procedures and functionality on the final products
• 10. The properties/functionalities enabled by the interfacial chemistries in polymer composites
• 11. Exceptional class of semicrystalline and amorphous nanocomposite polymers for specific needs
• 12. Ecosustainability of biopolymer based nanocomposites, production from renewable sources, recyclability, and biodegradability
• 13. The impact on resources and the environment, problems that ensue from polymeric nanocomposites
• 14. Advanced applications of polymer nanocomposites: Recent developments and future opportunities
• 15. Industrial case studies: Processing, procedures and real application of new nanocomposites
• Index