Woodhead Publishing Nanoparticle-Based Polymer Composites (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering)

Nanoparticle-Based Polymer Composites discusses recent advancements on the synthesis, processing, characterization and applications of this new class of hybrid materials. Chapters cover recycling and lifecycle assessment, with contributions from leading researchers in industry, academics, the government and private research institutes from across the globe. As nanoparticle-based polymer composites are now replacing traditional polymer composites in a broad range of applications such as fuel cells, electronic and biomedical devices, this book presents the latest advancements in the field. Studies have shown that incorporating metal nanoparticles in polymer matrices can improve their mechanical, thermal, electrical and barrier properties. The unique combination of these properties makes this new class of materials suitable for a broad range of different and advanced applications. Review Discusses recent advances on the synthesis, processing, characterization and applications of nanoparticle-based polymer composites From the Back Cover Nanoparticle-based polymer composites are now replacing traditional polymer composites in a broad range of applications such as fuel cells, electronic and biomedical devices. Studies have shown that incorporating metal nanoparticles in polymer matrices can improve their mechanical, thermal, electrical and barrier properties. The unique combination of these properties makes this new class of materials suitable for a broad range of different advanced applications. <i>Metal Nanoparticle-Based Polymer Composites</i> discusses recent advancements on the synthesis, processing, characterization and applications of this new class of hybrid materials. Chapters also cover recycling and life cycle assessment.<br><br>With contributions from leading researchers from industry, academic and government and private research institutes from across the globe the book will be a valuable reference resource for all those working in the field of metal nanoparticle-based polymer composites. About the Author Dr.Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa received the Ph.D (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2017 and Post Doctorate from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, in the year 2019. He is a Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers (India). He is a reviewer for more than 50 international journals, books, and conferences. In addition, he has published more than 70 research articles in high quality international peer reviewed journals, 20+ book chapters, one book, 20 books as an Editor and has also presented research papers at national/international conferences. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is a Research Director, Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla (MACFAST), Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India. He has published more than 100 papers in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals on polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends and alloys, and biopolymer, and has edited five books. He received numerous awards and recognitions including prestigious Kerala State Award for the Best Young Scientist 2016, INSPIRE Faculty Award 2011, Best researcher Award 2019 from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok. Yashas Gowda. T G. received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering in 2014 and M.Tech (Machine Design) from SJB Institute of Technology, under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in 2016. He has also worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnand College of Engineering, Hassan. He has also published research articles in high-impact SCI indexed journals (Sage, Taylor & Francis and Frontiers in Materials) too. He has worked as an organization committee member for 2 Internation