| Thermally Stable and Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposites Contributor(s): Mittal, Vikas (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521190754 ISBN-13: 9780521190756 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $181.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General |
| Dewey: 677.689 |
| LCCN: 2010048227 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.8" W x 9.7" (2.05 lbs) 406 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Polymer nanocomposites have revolutionised material performance, most notably in the plastics, automotive and aerospace industries. However, in order to be commercially viable, many of these materials must withstand high temperatures. In this book, leaders in the field outline the mechanisms behind the generation of suitable polymer systems, pulling together recent research to provide a unified and up-to-date assessment of recent technological advancements. The text is divided into two clear sections, introducing the reader to the two most important requirements for this material type: thermal stability and flame retardancy. Special attention is paid to practical examples, walking the reader through the numerous commercial applications of thermally stable and flame retardant nanocomposites. With a strong focus on placing theory within commercial context, this unique volume will appeal to practitioners as well as researchers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mittal, Vikas: - Vikas Mittal is a polymer engineer at BASF in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Dr Mittal is well known within the academic and industrial sector for his work on polymer nanocomposites. He has authored several papers and book chapters on the subject, and his research interests also include novel filler surface modifications, thermal stability enhancements and polymer latexes with functionalised surfaces. |