Synthetic and Natural Nanofillers in Polymer Composites

Synthetic and Natural Nanofillers in Polymer Composites: Properties and Applications provides a detailed review of nanofiller-based composite materials and structures and discusses their current and potential applications in various industrial sectors. The book covers the mechanisms of using nanofillers as reinforcement, materials selection, properties and performance, structures, design solutions, and manufacturing techniques. The characterization of nanofillers extracted from plant-based sources is reviewed in detail. A broad range of different material classes are discussed with emphasis on advanced materials. Other topics covered include the development and performance analysis of hybrid composites, their life cycle analysis, the effects of different fiber loadings, and mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance. Synthetic nanofillers for aerospace components designated for structural applications ate also discussed in detail, as well as natural fiber composites and their use in the automotive industry, as polymer electrolytes. Various topics and approaches are discussed in detail with an emphasis on tackling environmental and energy-related problems and improvements.

Synthetic and Natural Nanofillers in Polymer Composites: Properties and Applications will be a valuable reference resource for materials scientists and engineers, and academic and industrial researchers working in the field of polymer composites,specifically nanocomposites and applications based on synthetic and nanofiller-reinforced composites.