Hybrid Nanofiller Reinforced Thermoset Nanocomposites provides a comprehensive review of the latest advances in this important research field. The book covers all aspects and terminologies, from fundamentals to advanced high-end applications. The effect of shape and aspect ratio, along with synthesis protocols and their impact on ultimate properties are examined in detail. Recent advancements in simulation, characterization, mechanism reinforcement, and high-end applications are also explored. With contributions from international experts, readers will gain valuable insights into the latest developments in this fast-evolving research field.
The book will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, industrial manufacturers, and other professionals working in the field of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermoset nanocomposites for high-end applications.
The book will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, industrial manufacturers, and other professionals working in the field of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermoset nanocomposites for high-end applications.
Table of Contents
Section I Introduction to thermosets and hybrid nanostructures1. Introduction to thermosetting polymers
2. Advances in hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosetting polymers
3. Two-dimensional hybrid (2D-2D) nanofiller reinforced thermosets
4. Two dimensional zero-dimensional hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
5. Two dimensional- one dimensional hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
6. Zero dimensional- one dimensional hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
7. One dimensional- one dimensional hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
8. Sustainable hybrid nanofiller reinforced bio thermosets
Section II Characterization of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
9. Dielectric properties of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
10. Dynamical Mechanical analysis of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
11. Microstructure analysis of hybrid nanofiller-reinforced thermosets
12. Mechanical properties of hybrid nanofiller-reinforced thermosets
13. Toughening mechanisms in hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
14. Modelling and simulation in hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
15. Non-destructive testing in hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
16. Rheology of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
17. Spectroscopic analysis in hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
18. X ray diffraction studies in hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
19. Contact angle studies of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
20. Thermal properties of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
21. Light scattering studies in hybrid nanofiller-reinforced thermosets
22. Neutron shielding studies of hybrid nanofiller-reinforced thermosets
23. Advanced nanoscale characterization of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
Section III Applications of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
24. Self-healing in hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
25. Corrosion and barrier studies of hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
26. Flame retardant hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
27. Anti-fouling hybrid nanofiller-reinforced thermosets
28. Super hydrophobic hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
29 Ageing studies hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
30 Life cycle assessment in hybrid nanofiller reinforced thermosets
Authors
Nisa V. Salim Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Product Design Engineering at the School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology Australia. Dr Nisa Salim is a Senior Lecturer within the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Product Design Engineering at the School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology Australia. She received her PhD degree from Deakin University with a highly prestigious Gold Medal for Research Excellence from the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering. Her research team focuses on interdisciplinary science and engineering, including advanced composites manufacturing, nanomaterials and multifunctional materials, enabling key applications in space, aerospace, and defence. She has published over 80 high-impact journal papers, 4 edited books, 8 book chapters, and 1 patent application. Nisa won many awards in her research career, including the Smart Geelong Early Researcher award, Victoria Fellowship, Endeavour Fellowship, Alfred Deakin Fellowship, Australian Academy of Science AIEMCR Fellowship, and many more, even with a career break of more than 2 years. She also serves several professional bodies and learned societies: National Committee Member for Materials Science and Engineering, Australian Academy of Science, Treasurer (national) of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Carbon Division (since 2018); Editorial Board Member (ECR) for the Chemical Engineering Journal, Polymers, and Journal of Composites Science Nishar Hameed Smart Materials Lab, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorne, Australia.Professor Nishar Hameed is a research leader in composite materials. He completed his PhD from Deakin University Australia, winning the Best Doctoral Thesis Award followed by an Alfred Deakin Post Doc Fellowship. Nishar's research is mainly focused on the design and development of advanced polymers, composites and hybrid materials. He has published 130 high impact journal papers, 7 book chapters, 5 edited books and 3 patents. He was invited to edit the first ever Hand Book on Epoxy Blends which was published in two volumes in 2017. His several achievements include many "firsts� in the field, inspiring many follow-up studies. Nishar's research focusses on carbon fibre composites, multifunctional epoxy resins, graphene enabled coatings and composites and graphene sensors. Nishar won many awards as he advances his research career including Bayreuth Humboldt Centre Award, Smart Geelong Researcher of the Year, Young Tall Poppy Award, Phillip Law Award and prestigious fellowships including Victoria Fellowship, two Endeavour Fellowships and Australian Academy of Sciences AIECR and FASIC Fellowships. He has held visiting appointments at Rice University, University of California Los Angeles, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Kentucky, CNRS Montpellier, Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.
Sabu Thomas Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Center of Excellence in Polymeric Materials for Medical Practice Devices, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Prof. Sabu Thomas is a globally renowned scientist and one of the leading researchers in polymer science and nanotechnology. He currently serves as Professor of Polymer Science & Engineering and was the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on polymer blends, nanocomposites, green materials, and sustainable polymers. Jesiya Susan George Research Scholar, School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Ms. Jesiya Susan George is research scholar at School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University. She completed her masters in biopolymer science from Cochin University of Science and technology. She received prestigious DST INSPIRE fellowship, Gov. of India. Her research interest involves anticorrosive coatings, epoxy resin, hybrid nanostructures and polymer blends. She published several articles in high-impact journals. She has two edited books to her credit.
