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Author:   Joseph H. Koo (University of Texas, Austin)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 26.20cm
Weight:   1.640kg
ISBN:  

9781107029965

ISBN 10:   1107029961
Pages:   716
Publication Date:   31 October 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I. Fundamentals, Processing, and Characterization: 1. Introduction to nanotechnology; 2. An overview of nanomaterials; 3. Basics of polymer matrices and composites; 4. Selecting resin matrix and nanomaterials for applications; 5. Processing of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites; 6. Structure and properties characterization; Part II. Multifunctional Properties and Applications: 7. Mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites; 8. Thermal properties of polymer nanocomposites; 9. Flammability properties of polymer nanocomposites; 10. Ablation properties of polymer nanocomposites; 11. Electrical properties of polymer nanocomposites; 12. Optical properties of polymer nanocomposites; 13. Other enhanced properties of polymer nanocomposites; Part III. Concerns and Outlook: 14. Nanotechnology environmental and health impacts for nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites; 15. Opportunities, trends, and challenges for polymer nanocomposites.

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Joseph Koo is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas, Austin. His research focuses on polymer nanocomposites and multifunctional materials and structures for extreme environments, including solid rocket-motor insulation, nozzle ablative, motor case materials, and insensitive munitions. He is the author of a textbook, Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization and Applications and more than 400 research publications. He is a Fellow of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

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