Polymer Composites with Functionalized Nanoparticles. Synthesis, Properties, and Applications. Micro and Nano Technologies

Table of Contents

1. Preface 2. Synthesis Routes of Functionalized Nanoparticles 3. Design and Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites 4. Specific Interactions and Self-Organization in Polymer / Functionalized Nanoparticle Systems 5. Polymer Composites with functionalized Silica 6. Functionalized Clay-containing Composites 7. Functionalized POSS-based Hybrid Composites 8. Polymer Composites with Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene 9. Composite Materials with Functionalized Nanosilver and Nanogold 10. Polymer Nanocomposites with Decorated Metal Oxides 11. Optical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites with Functionalized Nanoparticles 12. Magnetic Properties of Polymer / Functionalized Nanoparticles Composites 13. Functionalized Nanoparticle-containing Composites for Sensor Applications 14. Medical Applications of Polymer / Functionalized Nanoparticle systems 15. Decomposition Behaviour of Polymer Nanocomposites 16. Polymer Composites Containing Functionalized Nanoparticles and the Environment 17. Future Perspectives

Authors

Krzysztof Pielichowski Professor, Head of Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology, Poland. Professor Krzysztof Pielichowski, head of Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology, is an expert in polymer (nano)technology and chemistry, particularly in the areas of polymer nanocomposites with engineering polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials containing POSS. Prof. Pielichowski is currently performing a research programme in the area of preparation of engineering polymer nanocomposites with improved thermal and mechanical properties for construction applications. Tomasz M. Majka Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology, Poland. Dr. Tomasz M. Majka is Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology. He is an expert in polymer technology, especially in the area of pyrolysis and flammability of composite polymeric materials. Research works are focused on new flame retardants and heat stabilizers for engineering (construction) polymers, such as polyamides and polyoxymethylene. Member of the Polish Committee for Standardization, Technical Committee No. 141 - Plastics.