Nano- and Biocomposites
DescriptionAdvanced polymer-based nanocomposite materials continue to become increasingly popular and important for a wide range of engineering applications, as evidenced by continued government initiatives involving R&D and commercialization of these substances. In the race to exploit the unique mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of nanocomposite materials, researchers must also address new challenges to predict, understand, and manage the potentially adverse effects they could have on human lives and the environment.Nano- and Biocomposites focuses on the structural makeup of nanomaterials and their range of applications. It details the latest research in which biological applications of nanostructural resins have been conducted within in vitro and in vivo environments. Some of the applications explored in this book include:
This compilation of author contributions is divided into two sections—Nanostructured Polymer Composites and Nano-Bio Composites. It provides a basic understanding of nanomaterial and nanocomposite research to explain the fundamentals of how nanostructured fillers strengthen polymer-based materials. With an emphasis on how nano- and biocomposites are used to create new biomedical applications, the text also focuses on the crucial yet often-ignored potential toxicity impact of using nanostructured materials. It presents important guidelines and new insights to stimulate investigation of anticipated research in this fascinating new field. Researchers, scientists, and academics will appreciate this cutting-edge exploration of nanomaterials, biomaterials, and the ever-evolving world of nano-biomaterials.
Table of ContentsSECTION I: NANOSTRUCTURED POLYMER COMPOSITESCarbon Nanotube Polymer Composites, A. Kin-Tak Lau Processing, Properties, and Flow Behavior of Carbon Nanofiber-Based Polymeric Nanocomposites, K. Lafdi Rheology in Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites: Mesoscale Structure Development and Soft Glassy Dynamics, M. Okamoto Polymer/Graphite Nanocomposites, G. Chen and W. Zhao Polymer Nanocomposite Flammability and Flame Retardancy, A.B. Morgan SECTION II: NANO-BIO COMPOSITES Animal-Based Fiber-Reinforced Biocomposites, H.-Y. Cheung Biopolymeric Nanofibers for Tissue Engineering, Y. Krishnamachari and A.K. Salem Potential Use of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) for Biocomposite Development, P. Bordes, E. Pottet, and L. Averous The Reductionist Approach to the Molecular and Supramolecular Structures of Elastin, A. M. Tamburro, A. Pepe, and B. Bochicchio Elastin and Elastin-Based Polymers, D. Quaglino, D. Guerra, and I. Pasquali Ronchetti PLA-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites, J. Ganster and H.-P. Fink Nanomaterials Formulation and Toxicity Impact, K. Lafdi and C. Grabinski INDEX |
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CRC Press — 2010 NanoScience and CleanTech catalog
