Polymer Nanocomposites Processing, Characterization, And Applications

by Koo, Joseph

• ISBN13: 9780071458214
• ISBN10: 0071458212
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Understand the principles, applications, and limitations of a cutting-edge materialBased on the author's 26 years of experience in the field of Nanotechnology, this reference offers researchers and materials scientists a complete reference to the physical concepts, techniques, applications and principles underlying one of the most researched materials. Keeps you abreast of the latest trends, developments, and commercial applications

Author Biography

Dr. Joseph H. Koo has 26 years of industrial and academic experience in program and engineering management. Currently, he is a Research Scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas, Austin, TX, where he is the Chairman of the newly established SAMPE Nanotechnology Committee. He specializes in polymer nanostructured materials: processing, characterization, and applications; flammability of polymeric materials; modeling of high-temperature composites and fire protective polymers; and qualification of materials for thermal and fire protection applications. Dr. Koo has published over 140 papers in materials, thermal, and optical science disciplines in various journals.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Overview of Nanoparticles

Chapter 2: Selecting Resin Matrix and Nanoparticles for Applications

Chapter 3: Processing of Nanomaterials

Chapter 4: Characterization of Polymer Nanomaterials

Chapter 5: Transformation of Matrix Resin Into Polymer Nanocomposites

Chapter 6: Properties and Performance of Polymer Nanostructural Materials

Chapter 7: Current Status, Trends, Applications, Future Directions