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Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

  • 1 Edición - 29 de octubre de 2025
  • Última edición
  • Editores: Md Amir Sohel, Asmita SenGupta, Sabu Thomas
  • Idioma: Inglés

Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mecha… Leer más

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Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mechanisms and implications of these processes for the design, development, and application of these materials. By exploring the effects of environmental conditions like heat and moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical reactions, the book provides crucial insights necessary for researchers and engineers. In addition to analyzing the role of nanofillers and their impact on various properties, the book discusses techniques to study aging and degradation, including analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis.

Mitigation strategies such as additives, stabilizers, surface treatments, and protective coatings are also covered. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and industry professionals engaged in polymer science and engineering.

Puntos claves

  • Covers all aspects of aging and degradation mechanisms in polymer nanocomposites
  • Discusses different factors that contribute to these effects, along with mitigation strategies and recycling
  • Covers time dependent properties, the role of nanofillers, environmental factors, mechanical stress, modifications, and both physical and chemical aging
  • Includes analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis studies

De interès para

Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, and polymer chemists and physicists working in the design of polymers, polymer composites and polymer nanocomposites
Postgraduate students in materials science and engineering

Índice

1. Introduction to Polymer Nanocomposites

2. Fundamentals of Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

3. Physical Aging of Polymers and Polymer Nanocomposites

4. Theoretical Modelling and Simulation of Physical Aging in Polymer Nanocomposites

5. Experimental Techniques for Probing Physical Aging of Polymer Nanocomposites

6. Physical Aging of Amorphous Polymers and their Nanocomposites

7. Physical Aging of Biopolymers and their Nanocomposites

8. Physical Aging of Polymer Blends and their Nanocomposites

9. Accelerated Aging of Polymer Nanocomposites

10. Chemical Aging and Degradation of Polymers and Polymer Nanocomposites

11. Experimental Techniques for Studying Chemical Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

12. Thermal and Thermo-oxidative degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

13. Hydrothermal Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

14. Mechanical Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

15. Ion-irradiation Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

16. Radiation Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

17. Environmental Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

18. Catalytic Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

19. Biodegradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

20. Strategies for Improving Aging and Degradation Resistance in Polymer Nanocomposites

21. Lifetime Prediction of Polymer Nanocomposites through Degradation Study

22. Upcycling of Polymer Nanocomposites through Degradation Mechanism

23. Conclusions and Future Directions in the study of Aging and Degradation of Polymeric Materials

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 29 de octubre de 2025
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los editores

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Md Amir Sohel

Md Amir Sohel is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea. His research is centered on advanced functional materials for next-generation energy-storage systems, with particular emphasis on lithium-based batteries.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea

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Asmita SenGupta

Asmita SenGupta is a Retired Professor and Head, Department of Physics, Visva-Bharati Central University, Santiniketan, India. Her main research interests lie in polymer physics, biopolymers, nanocomposites, semiconductors, metals, and radiation physics, with substantial experience in performing positron experiments in various materials.

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Former Head, Department of Physics, Visva-Bharati Central University, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India

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Sabu Thomas

Sabu Thomas is currently an Emeritus Professor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He is the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University and a Senior Professor of Christ University, Bangalore, India, as well as a visiting Professor at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, and an Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India.

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Emeritus Professor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

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