Multifunctionality of Polymer Composites
Challenges and New Solutions
Published on 1. January 2015
997 pages
978-0-323-26503-4 (ISBN)
Description
Multi-Functionality of Polymer Composites: Challenges and New Solutions brings together contributions from experts in the field of multifunctionality, presenting state-of-the-art discussion of this exciting and rapidly developing field, thus key enabling technologies for future applications.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, but not limited to, 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 hoping to stay ahead of the curve in this high-potential area.
- Provides information on composites and their inherent engineering advantages over traditional materials.
- Presents state-of-the-art information on this exciting and rapidly developing field, enabling engineers and materials scientists to achieve multi-functionality in their own products.
- Includes the latest developments in a wide range of applications, including automotive/aerospace, electronics, construction, and medical engineering.
- An essential reference for any researcher or engineer hoping to stay ahead of the curve in this high-potential area.
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Persons
Klaus Friedrich is an Emeritus Professor at the Institute for Composite Materials (IVW GmbH), Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. He is an editorial board member of several key journals in the area, including Composites Science and Technology, Tribology International, and J. Material Science. He also contributes to international committees and conferences related to composite materials and has received numerous awards and honors throughout his prolific research career.Prof. Breuer is Scientific Managing Director at the Leibniz Institute for Composite Materials (IVW), Germany. After studying mechanical engineering and completing his doctorate on thermoplastic processing technology of composite materials in 1997 at Kaiserslautern, he has worked for 13 years in various positions at Airbus in structural technology on the development of advanced wings, high-lift structures and fuselage structures made of composite materials. In 2010 he joined the IVW where he has been leading the Institute of Composite Materials. Prof. Breuer is head of the specialist division "Materials and Manufacturing Technology" in the German Aerospace Society, and his research interests include composite aircraft structures, function-integrated high-performance composites, and forming of organo sheets.
Content
1. Routes for Achieving Multi-Functionality in Reinforced Polymers and Composite Structures2. Functional polymer/ZnO nanocomposites: controlled dispersion and properties3. Use of special fillers in polymer composite parts with multifunctional properties4. Reactive Compatibilization in Technology of Composites Based off Poly(alkylene Terepthalate)s5. PLA-Based Multifunctional Composites6. Multi- functional polymer composites using natural fiber reinforcements7. Foams in the function of Sandwich Cores for Light Weight Applications8. Multi- functional composite laminates for automotive / aerospace applications9. Multi-functionality of polymer nanocomposites for aerospace applications10. Carbon and Steel Fibre Hybrid Composites for Airframe Applications11. Synergistic Effects of Carbon Nanotube and Graphene on the Long-term Performance of Their Polymer Composites12. Multi-Functional Adhesives for Aerospace Applications13. Friction Composites14. Nanographite together with Other Fillers for Multi-Functional Composites in the Petroleum Industry15. Multi-Functional Polymer Nanocomposite Coating16. Wear Resistance Self-Healing Polymers and Composites17. Multi-Functional Composites for load bearing and electrical power storage18. Multifunctional SMA Reinforced Composites for SHM and De-icing19. Multifunctional Polymer Composites for 'Intellectual' Structures20. Electrodes using Electrospun Composite Fibres21. Light-weight radar transparent composites for structural applications22. Multi-Functional Polymer materials for medical stents and scaffolds23. Composite Materiomics: Multi Length scale self-assembly of hierarchical composites for structural and tissue engineering applications24. Self-Healing woven glass/epoxy composites25. Self-sending carbon nanotube composites26. Shape memory thermoset polymer composites27. New functions in polymer composites by the use of CNTs28. Multifunctional polymer-based nanocomposites: Future trends
