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Contents

List of contributors xv
Preface xix

1 Introduction of polymer-based nanocomposites 1
S. Hooshmand Zaferani
1.1 Introduction to polymer nanocomposites—capabilities
and challenges 1
1.2 Polymer matrixes and formulations 1
1.3 Polymer nanocomposite systems 9
1.4 Processing of polymer nanocomposites 13
1.5 Nanoparticle dispersion strategies 14
1.6 Desirable characteristics for polymer nanocomposites 14
1.7 Theories and simulating models for polymer nanocomposite 16
1.8 Green and sustainable polymer nanocomposites 17
1.9 Summary 18
References 18
2 Preparation and properties of nanopolymer advanced
composites: A review 27
N.R.R. Anbusagar, K. Palanikumar, A. Ponshanmugakumar
2.1 Introduction 28
2.2 Nanopolymer composites (NPC) 30
2.3 Nanopolymer fiber reinforced composites (NPFRC) 33
2.4 Nanopolymer fiber reinforced sandwich composites (NPFRSC) 45
2.5 Nanopolymer natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites 53
2.6 Nanoparticle reinforced thermoplastic composites 60
2.7 Nanoparticle reinforced recycled thermoplastic composites 62
2.8 Conclusions and summary of research findings 65
References 70

3 Nanoclay and polymer-based nanocomposites: Materials
for energy efficiency 75
N. Zari, M. Raji, H. El Mghari, R. Bouhfid, A.e.K. Qaiss
3.1 Introduction 75
3.2 Phase change materials 76
3.3 PCM building applications and incorporations methods 80