Advanced Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites: Fabrication, Processing, Characterization and Applications presents a comprehensive review on the fundamental chemistry, physics, biology and engineering of advanced fluoropolymer nanocomposites. Detailed attention is given to the synthesis, processing characterization, properties and applications of fluoropolymer nanocomposites. Morphological, thermal, electrical, mechanical, tribological and viscoelastic properties are also discussed in detail, along with the influence of synthesis methods on the formation of fluoropolymer nanocomposites, including the effect of nanofiller size and shape and the dispersion state of various nanofillers in different fluoropolymer matrices.
This book will be a useful reference resource for scientists, engineers and postgraduate students working in the field of polymer science and technology, materials science and engineering, composites and nanocomposites. This resource will help them find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems associated with their research. It will also assist researchers in becoming more acquainted with the field to address key questions within a short time.
1. Fluoropolymers: Brief History, Fundamental Chemistry, Processing, Structure, Properties and Applications 2. Synthesis Methods and Characterization Techniques of Fluoropolymers 3. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites: Introduction, Fundamental Properties and High Performance Applications 4. Fabrication and Processing Methods of Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites 5. Microstructural, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites 6. Electrical and Thermal Conductivity Studies of Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites 7. Thermomechanical Properties, Thermal Degradation Kinetics and Pyrolysis of Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites 8. Rheological Properties of Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites 9. Surface Functionalized Nanofillers Based Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications 10. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Applications 11. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites for Dielectric Applications 12. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Applications 13. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites for Volatile Organic Compounds and Gas Sensing Applications 14. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposite Membranes for Gas Separation Applications 15. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites for Water Desalination Applications 16. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Applications 17. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposite Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications 18. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites for Batteries and Supercapacitors 19. Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites for Superhydrophobic Antireflective and Anticorrosive Coatings 20. Applications of Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites in Textile Industry 21. Biological and Biomedical Applications of Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites 22. Molecular Simulations and Theoretical Modelling Studies of Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites 23. Toxicity Aspects, Disposal, Recycling, Environmental, Safety and Health Issues of Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites
Kalim Deshmukh is a senior researcher at the New Technologies Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. His research interest is mainly focused on the synthesis, characterization, and property investigations of polymer nanocomposites reinforced with different nanofillers (including various nanoparticles and carbon allotropes such as carbon black, carbon nanotubes, and graphene and its derivatives) for energy storage, energy harvesting, gas sensing, EMI shielding, and high-k dielectric applications. Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an adjunct professor and director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries.
