Nanocomposites

Polymer composites are materials in which the matrix polymer is reinforced with organic/inorganic fillers of a definite size and shape, leading to enhanced performance of the resultant composite. These materials find a wide number of applications in such diverse fields as geotextiles, building, electronics, medical, packaging, and automobiles. This first systematic reference on the topic emphasizes the characteristics and dimension of this reinforcement. The authors are leading researchers in the field from academia, government, industry, as well as private research.

Polymer Composites; Contents; The Editors; List of Contributors; 1 State of the Art -- Nanomechanics; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Nanoplatelet-Reinforced Composites; 1.3 Exfoliation-Adsorption; 1.4 In Situ Intercalative Polymerization Method; 1.5 Melt Intercalation; 1.6 Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites; 1.7 Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites; 1.8 Recent Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites; 1.9 Future Outlook; References; 2 Synthesis, Surface Modification, and Characterization of Nanoparticles; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Synthesis and Modification of Nanoparticles; 2.2.1 Synthesis of Nanoparticles

2.2.2 Synthesis of Titania Nanoparticles2.2.3 Microwave Synthesis of Magnetic Fe3O4 Nanoparticles; 2.2.4 Magnetic Field Synthesis of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles; 2.2.5 Synthesis of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles without Inert Gas Protection; 2.2.6 Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles by Two Different Methods; 2.2.7 Synthesis of Silica Powders by Pressured Carbonation; 2.2.8 MW-Assisted Synthesis of Bisubstituted Yttrium Garnet Nanoparticles; 2.2.9 Molten Salt Synthesis of Bisubstituted Yttrium Garnet Nanoparticles; 2.3 Modification of Nanoparticles; 2.3.1 Surface Modification of ZnO Nanoparticles

2.3.2 Surface Modif…