Nanocarbon to Polymer Nanocarbon Composites: From Synthesis to Breakthrough Performance delves into the fascinating world of nanocarbon polymer composites, exploring their synthesis, characterization, and application to achieve groundbreaking advancements.
Nanocellulose is a versatile material which is now finding applications in biomaterials science, and as a sustainable resource it is particularly attractive to the industrial and research communities.
Nanocellulose is a versatile material which is now finding applications in biomaterials science, and as a sustainable resource it is particularly attractive to the industrial and research communities.
Conducting polymers are organic, conjugated materials that offer high electrical conductivity through doping by oxidation and a wide range of unique electromechanical and electrochromic characteristics.
Fluoropolymers display a wide range of remarkable properties and are used in a number of applications including high performance elastomers, thermoplastics, coatings for optical fibers, and hydrophobic and lipophobic surfaces.
Polymer solar cells have gained much attention as they offer a potentially economic and viable way of commercially manufacturing lightweight, flexible and low-cost photovoltaics.
Fluoropolymers display a wide range of remarkable properties and are used in a number of applications including high performance elastomers, thermoplastics, coatings for optical fibers, and hydrophobic and lipophobic surfaces.
All aspects of the personal care industry will be comprehensively discussed in Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics, including biological targets, safety issues, and the legal and regulatory aspects of this large industry.
Polymer science faces the challenge of meeting growing market demand for polymers whilst achieving sustainability through environmentally friendly processes.
There is much interest in biodegradable polymers for different uses and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have potential applications in a broad range of areas from food packaging to biomedical applications.
The unique physico-chemical properties of cationic polymers and their ability to be easily modified make them attractive for many biological applications.
This book introduces in detail the development history, synthesis methods, physicochemical propertiesand the main application in agriculture, hygiene, construction, environmental management, bioscience and more, based on the multiple properties including absorption, flexibility, elasticity, sensitivity, etc.
In the decade since the 1st Edition, healable polymeric materials have moved on from being a chemical curiosity to having useful applications across a broad range of fields.
This book introduces in detail the development history, synthesis methods, physicochemical propertiesand the main application in agriculture, hygiene, construction, environmental management, bioscience and more, based on the multiple properties including absorption, flexibility, elasticity, sensitivity, etc.
In the decade since the 1st Edition, healable polymeric materials have moved on from being a chemical curiosity to having useful applications across a broad range of fields.
This book is a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to addressing pressing global challenges through the lens of sustainability looking into four critical areas-biomedical marvels, waste polymers, corrosion inhibition, and nanotechnology.
This book is a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to addressing pressing global challenges through the lens of sustainability looking into four critical areas-biomedical marvels, waste polymers, corrosion inhibition, and nanotechnology.
From the celebrated author of The Ends of the World, an epic biography of the molecule that made and could now break everything we knowAll life is made from CO2 .
Traditionally, most synthetically developed materials are hardened by heating them to an elevated temperature, a process requiring large amounts of energy and space.
Nitroxide-mediated polymerization is an important branch of controlled radical polymerization, which has revolutionised the preparation of polymer architectures and compositions.
Information technology is essential to our daily life, and the limitations of silicone based memory systems mean a growing amount of research is focussed on finding an inexpensive alternative to meet our needs and allow the continued development of the industry.
This text provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the properties, processing techniques, and applications of natural fibre-reinforced PLA composites, enabling them to develop sustainable and high-performance materials for a range of industries.
Liquid crystal displays were discovered in the 1960s, and today we continue to enjoy the benefits of that fundamental discovery and its translation into a wide variety of products.
This unified presentation of cationic polymerization discusses initiation, propagation, transfer, and termination in cationic polymerizations of alkenes and heterocycles.
Reflecting the exceptional growth in the use of nanostructured materials for an increasing range of industrial applications, Polymer Nanocomposites Handbook comprehensively covers the synthesis of nanomaterials that act as the building blocks of polymer nanocomposites and polymers that act as matrix materials.
Rubbers are ubiquitous materials that play irreplaceable roles in modern society, from tires, seals, hoses, vibration/noise control, biomedical devices, and stretchable electronics to soft robotics.
Focusing on the applied and basic aspects of confined liquid crystals, this book provides a current treatise of the subject matter and places it in the broader context of electrooptic applications.
Discussing the definition of pressure sensitivity and characterization of pressure-sensitive behavior, Volume 1 of the Handbook of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Products presents the underlying theory beh
This reference features the latest findings surrounding the physicochemical aspects of surfactant and polymer systems to facilitate the design and understanding of novel and advanced drug delivery formulations.
As the car anticipates its dance around the racetrack, the engine growls and pops, and all senses become immersed in the smell of exhaust vapors and the sounds of raw speed and excitement.
