Books in the Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology series

Polymer blends and nanocomposites represent an advanced branch of polymer science where the component properties are efficiently enhanced by using various synthetic and processing methodologies. Extensive research focus on these materials in the past decades has resulted in significant know how in tuning their properties and performance. The book aims to present some of these functional polymer blends and nanocomposites with superior property profiles. Insights into the synthesis and processing of these materials have been presented and correlated with their properties and performance. The book is a comprehensive reference text for polymer, chemical, biochemical, mechanical and materials engineers, as well as plastics technologists. It is immensely beneficial for practicing scientists and researchers in both industry and academia. The book also serves as a useful text for the postgraduate university students in materials, polymer and chemical engineering disciplines. For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Polymers have significantly influenced almost all domains of materials' applications. Immense developments in the technological aspects related to polymeric systems in the recent years have further reinforced the position of polymers in a wide variety of specific applications. The advancements allow further control on structure-property correlations of polymers, thus, helping to attain polymers of specific property profiles suitable for particular requirements. This book provides insights about technological advances in material development, properties and performance evaluation of different commercially relevant polymer systems. The book is a one-stop ready reference text for polymer, materials and mechanical engineers, as well as plastics technologists. It is equally beneficial for practicing scientists, academicians and industrial researchers. The book is also a useful text for the postgraduate university students in polymer, materials, chemical and mechanical engineering disciplines. For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Polymer nanomaterials have revolutionized the field of materials science owing to an accurate control on their structure-property correlations, which leads to their superior performance profiles. As a result, many polymeric nanomaterials have been developed over the years for a large number of specialty applications. These applications include gas and humidity sensors, bio-separations, solar cells, water treatment, drug delivery, tissue engineering, anti- corrosion coatings, EMI shielding, thermal insulation, oil spill clean up, etc. The book presents recent developments in the generation of a large variety of nanomaterials for these applications. The book serves as a comprehensive reference for polymer, materials, chemical and biochemical engineers. The information contained in the book is equally beneficial for practicing scientists, academicians and industrial researchers. The book is also a useful text for the postgraduate university students in various engineering disciplines. For more information, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Nanocomposites generated using conducting polymers as well as conducting fillers have emerged as materials of high relevance owing to superior electrical, mechanical and thermal properties, which enable their use for a large variety of commercial applications. Recent advancements towards the expansion of the family of conducting polymer systems as well as functional conducting fillers have further revolutionized the interest in conducting composites. In this respect, the main aim of the book is to summarize the fundamental aspects related to synthesis and properties of various conducting composites, along with focusing on the wide spectrum of their applications.The book is a valuable reference for polymer, chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, polymer and materials disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.Fore more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com