Multifunctionality of Polymer Composites
Challenges and Applications
2nd Edition
Published on 26. September 2025
1000 pages
978-0-443-28873-9 (ISBN)
Description
Multifunctionality of Polymer Composites: Challenges and Applications, Second Edition, brings together contributions from experts in the field of multifunctionality, presenting state-of-the-art discussion on the possible routes to achieve multifunctionality in reinforced polymers and composite structures, as well as their application in various industries. This new edition has been revised and expanded to include the latest advances, new materials, and applications that have emerged in recent years, and includes new chapters on self-healing composites, thermoelectric generators, vitrimers, morphing composites, and sliding materials. The text will enable engineers and materials scientists to achieve multifunctionality in their own products using different types of polymer matrices and various nano- and micro-sized fillers and reinforcements, including carbon nanotubes and graphene. In addition, technologies for the integration of active materials such as shape memory alloys are discussed. The latest developments in a wide range of applications, including automotive/aerospace, electronics, construction, medical engineering, and future trends are discussed, making this book an essential reference for any researcher or engineer seeking to stay ahead in this high-potential area.
- Discusses information on composites and their inherent engineering advantages over traditional materials
- Provides practical guidance and insights on multifunctionality of polymer composites, enabling engineers and materials scientists to achieve multi-functionality in their own products
- Features updated content in all chapters, as well as a number of new chapters on self-healing composites, thermoelectric generators, vitrimers, morphing composites and sliding materials
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Ulf Breuer | Bernd Wetzel | Martin Gurka
Multifunctionality of Polymer Composites
Challenges and Applications
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09/2025
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William Andrew
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01/2015
Elsevier
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Content
Section I: Introduction to Multifunctional Polymer Composites1. Routes for achieving multifunctionality in reinforced polymers and composite structures2. Multifunctional composites modelling3. Composite Recycling TechnologiesSection II: Use of Special Matrices/Reinforcements/Interphases4. Natural fibers: Their composites and flamability characterizations5. Multifunctionality with wood-plastic composites6. Multifunctional Delignified and Compacted Wood7. Nanocomposites8. Multifunctional nanobiocomposites of biodegradable polylactide and nanoclay9. Expanded graphite as a multifunctional filler for polymer nanocomposites10. Mechanical properties of multifunctional foam core materials11. Reactive compatibilization in technology of poly(alkylene terephthalate)-based composites: Polyester blends, short fiber-filled materials, and nanomaterials12. Multifunctional interphases in polymer compositesSection III: ApplicationsPart I: Transportation13. Development of multifunctional composites for aerospace application14. Lightweight structural composites with electromagnetic applications15. Carbon and metal-fiber-reinforced airframe structures16. Multifunctional carbon nanotube-based nano-composites for aerospace applicationsPart II: Tribology17. Multifunctionality of nonasbestos organic brake materials18. Multifunctionality of Sliding Materials19 .Multifunctional polymeric composites with wear-resistant, toughening, and self-healing featuresPart III: Electrical Components20. Multifunctional structural battery and supercapacitor composites21. High-performance electrospun nanostructured composite fiber anodes for lithium-ion batteries22. Multifunctional SMA-based composites for aerospace applicationsSection IV: Smart Materials and Future Trends23. Active hybrid structures made of shape memory alloys and fiber-reinforced composites24. Self-healing composites25. Vascular composites26. Programmable composites27. Self-sensing carbon nanotube composites: processing and characterization28. Thermoelectric generator composites29. New functions in polymer composites using a nanoparticle-modified matrix30. Composite materiomics: Multi length scale hierarchical composites for structural and tissue engineering applications
