Elsevier Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Design Formulations, Preparation, Characterization and Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering)

Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Design Formulations, Preparation, Characterization and Applications presents recent progress in this important area of research. The book covers the synthesis, processing, characterization, properties, and applications of these materials, along with their microstructural, mechanical, thermal, optical, electrical, dielectric, acoustic, morphological, rheological, and viscoelastic properties. In addition, nanofiller dispersion, polymer-nanofiller interaction, biodegradability, lifecycle assessment, environmental and health impacts, and disposal and recycling are covered in detail. This book is an outstanding reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, and anyone involved in the field of polyurethane nanocomposites utilized in a broad range of different applications. Covers the fabrication, processing, characterization, functionalization, and applications of polyurethane nanocomposites Discusses the influence of synthesis methods on the formation of polyurethane nanocomposites, the effect of nanofiller size and shape, and the dispersion state of various nanofillers in different polyurethane matrices Provides the latest information on AI and machine learning to support materials' design, sustainability, multifunctionality, and innovative production technologies