Manufacturing of Nanocomposites with Engineering Plastics

Manufacturing of Nanocomposites with Engineering Plastics collates recent research findings on the manufacturing, properties, and applications of nanocomposites with engineering plastics in one comprehensive volume. The book specifically examines topics of engineering plastics, rheology, thermo-mechanical properties, wear, flame retardancy, modeling, filler surface modification, and more. It represents a ready reference for managers and scholars working in the areas of polymer and nanocomposite materials science, both in industry and academia, and provides introductory information for people new to the field.

1. An introduction to engineering polymers

2. Nanocomposites with engineering polymers: An overview

3. Preparation and characterisation of polysulfone-based nanocomposites

4. Preparation and characterisation of poly(ether imide) nanocomposites and nanocomposite foams

5. The processing of polycarbonate nanocomposites generated with various nano-fillers

6. Preparation and characterisation of polyoxymethylene nanocomposites

7. Preparation and characterisation of polyphenylene sulfide nanocomposites

8. Preparation, characterisation and applications of poly(ethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites

9. Preparation and characterisation of nanocomposites with polyphenylene oxide

10. Process-structure-property relationships in poly(butylene terephthalate) nanocomposites

11. Process-structure-property relationships in nanocomposites based on piezoelectric-polymer matrix and magnetic nanoparticles

12. Process-structure-property relationships in semi-crystalline polymer-based nanocomposites

Managers, research scientists and engineers working in polymer chemistry and engineering, and materials science in both industry and academia

• Provides a comprehensive review of the most recent research findings
• A single one-stop ready reference that assimilates knowledge on the development of nanocomposites with engineering plastics
• Contributions from leading experts in the field
• Provides examples of applications that will help with material selection
• Chapters are designed to provide not only introductory information, but also to lead the reader to more advanced characterization tools