Polymer nanotube nanocomposites : synthesis, properties, and applications: Fid-Bau Portal

Polymer nanotube nanocomposites : synthesis, properties, and applications

Mittal, Vikas

2.4 Effect of Functionalization on the Epoxy Physical Properties2.4.1 Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties; 2.4.2 Thermal Behaviour and Stability; 2.4.3 Electrical Conductivity and Percolation Phenomena; 2.4.4 Combined Properties: Electromechanical Effects; 2.4.5 Other Physical Properties; 2.5 Applications of Functionalized SWCNTs in Epoxy Composites; 2.6 Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook; Acknowledgements; References; 3 Multiscale Modeling of Polymer-Nanotube Nanocomposites; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Molecular Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites.

2.1 Introduction2.1.1 SWCNTs in Composite Materials: The Case of Epoxy; 2.1.2 The Processing and Functionalization of SWCNTs; 2.2 Covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT/Epoxy Composites; 2.2.1 Oxidation of SWCNTs; 2.2.2 Functionalization with Terminal Amines; 2.2.3 Functionalization with Terminal Oxirane Rings; 2.2.4 Other Functional Groups; 2.3 Non-covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT/Epoxy Composites; 2.3.1 Adsorption of Reactive Species; 2.3.2 Adsorption of Non-reactive Species; 2.3.3 Dual-Affinity Adsorbed Species: The Use of Block Copolymers in SWCNT/Epoxy Composites.

3.4.1 Hierarchical Integration of the Molecular Dynamics and Continuum Model3.4.2 Two-Step Multiscale Model for the Elastoplastic Behavior of CNT-Polymer Composites; 3.5 Conclusion and Perspective on Future Trends; References; 4 SEM and TEM Characterization of Polymer CNT Nanocomposites; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Imaging CNTs in Polymer Matrices by SEM; 4.3 Mechanical Properties of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ SEM; 4.4 Imaging CNT in Polymer Matrices by TEM; 4.5 Mechanical Properties of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ TEM; 4.6 Conclusions and Future Outlook; Acknowledgement.

3.2.1 Molecular Dynamics and Molecular Mechanics3.2.2 Force Fields for CNTs and Engineering Polymers; 3.2.3 Molecular Modeling and Simulation Procedures for CNT/Polymer Composites; 3.3 Micromechanics Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites; 3.3.1 Equivalent Inclusion Model; 3.3.2 Mathematical Homogenization Model; 3.3.3 Description of the Interphase Zone; 3.3.4 Weakened Interface between CNT and Matrix; 3.3.5 Effect of CNT Waviness; 3.3.6 CNT Agglomeration; 3.4 Fully Integrated Multiscale Model for Elastoplastic Behavior with Imperfect Interface.

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1 Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites: A Review of Synthesis Methods, Properties and Applications; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Methods of Nanotube Nanocomposites Synthesis; 1.2.1 Direct Mixing; 1.2.2 Solution Mixing; 1.2.3 In-Situ Polymerization; 1.2.4 Melt Mixing; 1.3 Properties of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites; 1.3.1 Mechanical Properties; 1.3.2 Thermal Properties; 1.3.3 Electrical Properties; 1.3.4 Other Properties; 1.4 Applications; References; 2 Functionalization Strategies for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Integration into Epoxy Matrices.

Since the publication of the successful first edition of the book in 2010, the field has matured and a large number of advancements have been made to the science of polymer nanotube nanocomposites (PNT) in terms of synthesis, filler surface modification, as well as properties. Moreover, a number of commercial applications have been realized. The aim of this second volume of the book is, thus, to update the information presented in the first volume as well as to incorporate the recent research and industrial developments. This edited volume brings together contributions from a variety o