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Author:   Tony McNally (Queen’s University Belfast, UK) ,  Petra Pötschke (Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Germany)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   34
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 5.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.430kg
ISBN:  

9781845697617

ISBN 10:   1845697618
Pages:   848
Publication Date:   28 March 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
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Table of Contents

Contributor contact details Introduction to polymer–carbon nanotube composites Part I: Preparation and processing of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Chapter 1: Polyolefin–carbon nanotube composites by in-situ polymerization Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 In-situ polymerization techniques for polyolefin-CNT composites 1.3 Polymer architecture by metallocene catalysis 1.4 Polyethylene–CNT composites 1.5 Polypropylene–CNT composites 1.6 Conclusion and future trends Chapter 2: Surface treatment of carbon nanotubes via plasma technology Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Carbon nanotube surface chemistry and solution-based functionalization 2.3 Plasma treatment of carbon nanotubes 2.4 Summary Chapter 3: Functionalization of carbon nanotubes for polymer nanocomposites Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Non-covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes with polymers 3.3 Covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes with polymers 3.4 Conclusion 3.5 Acknowledgements Chapter 4: Influence of material and processing parameters on carbon nanotube dispersion in polymer melts Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Fundamentals of melt mixing and filler dispersion 4.3 Review of the literature 4.4 Batch compounding using small-scale mixers 4.5 Continuous melt mixing using extruders 4.6 Conclusion and future trends 4.7 Acknowledgements Chapter 5: High-shear melt processing of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 High-shear processing technique 5.3 Polymer nanoblends by high-shear processing 5.4 Polymer–carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposites by high-shear processing 5.5 Conclusion and future trends Chapter 6: Injection moulding of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Background 6.3 Experiment design and materials 6.4 Analysis 6.5 Conclusion 6.7 Appendix: list of units Chapter 7: Elastomer–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Processing 7.3 Structure–property relationships 7.4 Systems with ionic liquids for increased coupling activity 7.5 Hybrid systems based on silica filler 7.6 Conclusion Chapter 8: Epoxy–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Experimental materials and methods 8.3 Chemorheological approach 8.4 Chemorheological analysis of epoxy-CNTs systems 8.5 Properties of epoxy–CNT composites 8.6 Conclusion and future trends Part II: Properties and characterization of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Chapter 9: Quantification of dispersion and distribution of carbon nanotubes in polymer composites using microscopy techniques Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Light microscopy 9.3 Transmission electron microscopy 9.4 Conclusion and future trends 9.6 Appendix: list of abbreviations Chapter 10: Influence of thermo-rheological history on electrical and rheological properties of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Background 10.3 Measuring techniques and materials 10.4 Destruction and formation of electrical and rheological networks 10.5 Influence of processing history 10.6 Conclusion 10.7 Acknowledgements Chapter 11: Electromagnetic properties of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Electromagnetic wave absorbing CNT composites 11.3 Electromagnetic shielding CNT composites 11.4 Other CNT composites’ electromagnetic applications 11.5 Conclusion Chapter 12: Mechanical properties of polymer–polymer-grafted carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Grafting of polymers onto CNTs 12.3 Fabrication of composites 12.4 Mechanical properties of polymer composites containing polymer-grafted CNTs 12.5 Conclusion Chapter 13: Multiscale modeling of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Computational modeling tools 13.3 Equivalent-continuum modeling concepts 13.4 Specific equivalent-continuum modeling methods 13.5 Example: polymer–carbon nanotube composite 13.6 Conclusion and future trends 13.7 Sources of further information Chapter 14: Raman spectroscopy of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 The Raman effect: basic principles 14.3 Molecules and fibers under strain: how the Raman spectrum is affected 14.4 Raman signature of carbon nanotubes 14.5 Usefulness of Raman spectroscopy in nanotube-based composites 14.6 Conclusion 14.7 Acknowledgements Chapter 15: Rheology of polymer–carbon nanotube composites melts Abstract: 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Linear rheological properties of polymer–carbon nanotube (CNT) composites 15.3 Non-linear rheological properties of polymer-carbon nanotube (CNT) composites 15.4 Flow-induced crystallization in polymer–carbon nanotube (CNT) composites 15.5 Conclusion Chapter 16: Thermal degradation of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Mechanisms of thermal degradation/stability improvement by CNTs 16.3 The thermal degradation of polymer–CNT composites 16.4 Future trends 16.5 Conclusion 16.7 Appendix: symbols and abbreviations Chapter 17: Polyolefin–carbon nanotube composites Abstract: 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Processing methods used in CNT–polyolefin nanocomposites 17.3 Mechanical properties of CNT–polyolefin nanocomposites 17.4 Crystallinity of polyolefin–CNT blends 17.5 Rheological properties of CNT–polyolefin blends 17.6 Electrical properties of CNT–polyolefin blends 17.7 Wear behaviour of polyolefin–CNT composites 17.8 Thermal conductivity of polyolefin–CNT composites 17.9 Thermal degradation and flame-retardant properties 17.10 Conclusion and future trends Chapter 18: Composites of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes Abstract: 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Poly(ethylene terephthalate)–MWCNT composites: a literature survey 18.3 Poly(ethylene terephthalate)–MWCNT melt processing and bulk material properties 18.4 Changes in crystalline structure and crystal conformation 18.5 Thermal stability of PET–MWCNT composites 18.6 Formation of CNT networks in PET: rheological and electrical percolation 18.7 Conclusion and future trends 18.8 Acknowledgements Chapter 19: Carbon nanotubes in multiphase polymer blends Abstract: 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Current state of melt mixing polymer blends with nanotubes 19.3 Localization of CNTs in polymer blends during melt mixing 19.4 Tailoring the localization of CNTs 19.5 Utilization of selective localization: double percolated polycarbonate–acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC–ABS)-CNT blends 19.6 Conclusion and future trends 19.7 Acknowledgements Chapter 20: Toxicity and regulatory perspectives of carbon nanotubes Abstract: 20.1 Toxic effects of nanomaterials and nanoparticles: public perception and the necessary ‘risk-versus-reward’ debate 20.2 Toxicology of carbon nanotubes in comparison to other particulate materials 20.3 Comparisons between carbon nanotubes and asbestos: a summary of respiratory studies 20.4 Toxicity of carbon nanotubes 20.5 Influence of the parameters of carbon nanotubes on their toxicity 20.6 Future biological applications of carbon nanotubes 20.7 Future trends 20.8 Conclusion Part III: Applications of polymer–carbon nanotube composites Chapter 21: The use of polymer–carbon nanotube composites in fibres Abstract: 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Preparation of polymer–CNT fibres 21.3 Orientation of CNTs and polymer 21.4 Mechanical properties of polymer–CNT fibres 21.5 A theoretical approach to reinforcement efficiency of CNTs 21.6 Electrical properties of polymer–CNT fibres 21.7 Sensing properties of polymer–CNT fibres 21.8 Conclusion and future trends Chapter 22: Biomedical/bioengineering applications of carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites Abstract: 22.1 Introduction to biomaterials and implants 22.2 Orthopaedic implants 22.3 Nanomaterials in medicine 22.4 Load-bearing implants for orthopaedic applications 22.5 Carbon nanotubes in dentistry 22.6 Carbon nanotubes and dental restorative materials 22.7 Carbon nanotubes in periodontal dentistry 22.8 Carbon nanotubes and denture-based resin 22.9 Carbon nanotubes and targeted drug delivery for oral cancer 22.10 Carbon nanotubes used for monitoring biological systems 22.11 Carbon nanotube biosensors 22.12 Bioactivity of carbon nanotubes 22.13 Regulation of occupational exposure to carbon nanotubes 22.14 Conclusion Chapter 23: Fire-retardant applications of polymer–carbon nanotubes composites: improved barrier effect and synergism Abstract: 23.1 Introduction 23.2 Fire protection mechanisms 23.3 Using carbon nanotubes to develop fire-retardant solutions 23.4 Synergism 23.5 Carbon nanotubes in flame-resistant coatings 23.6 Conclusion Chapter 24: Polymer–carbon nanotube composites for flame-retardant cable applications Abstract: 24.1 Introduction 24.2 Carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites 24.3 Cable with the multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)–organoclay–aluminium trihydrate (ATH) flame-retardant system 24.4 Conclusion Chapter 25: Polymer–carbon nanotube conductive nanocomposites for sensing Abstract: 25.1 Introduction 25.2 Basic concepts of conductive polymer nanocomposites 25.3 Carbon nanotube (CNT) conductive polymer nanocomposite (CPC) transducers’ fabrication 25.4 Sensing properties and applications of CNT conductive polymer nanocomposites 25.5 Conclusion 25.6 Acknowledgements Index

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Enormously useful to all those in this area, whether in research labs or in industry. It will undoubtedly provide a substantial reference text for some time to come. --Materials World

Overall this is a well-produced and comprehensive treatment of the subject. It will be enormously useful to all those wanting to work in this area, whether in research labs or in industry. It will undoubtedly provide a substantial reference text for some time to come. <br>-Stephen Kukureka, CEng, FIMMM<br>Materials World Magazine, February 5, 2012<br>

"""Enormously useful to all those in this area, whether in research labs or in industry. It will undoubtedly provide a substantial reference text for some time to come."" --Materials World"

Overall this is a well-produced and comprehensive treatment of the subject. It will be enormously useful to all those wanting to work in this area, whether in research labs or in industry. It will undoubtedly provide a substantial reference text for some time to come. -Stephen Kukureka, CEng, FIMMMMaterials World Magazine, February 5, 2012

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Tony McNally is a Faculty Member in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast, UK. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). Petra Pötschke leads the Composites and Blends with Carbon Nanostructures Group at Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. (Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden), Germany.

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