Multifunctionality of polymer composites : challenges and new solutions /

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 tex...

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Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology; Plastics Design Library
Group Author: Friedrich, Klaus, 1945; Breuer, Ulf
Published: William Andrew is an imprint of Elsevier,
Publisher Address: Kidlington, Oxford :
Publication Dates: [2015]
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Plastics Design Library
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Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780323264341
Summary: 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 t
Item Description: "Plastics Design Library"--Cover
Carrier Form: 1 online resource : illustrations.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780323265034
0323265030
Index Number: TA418
CLC: TB33
Contents: Front Cover; Multifunctionality of Polymer Composites; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; List of Contributors; I. Introduction to Multifunctional Polymer Composites; 1 Routes for achieving multifunctionality in reinforced polymers and composite structures; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Case Studies; 1.2.1 High-Temperature-Resistant Thermoplastics with Electrical Conductivity, Enhanced Modulus, and Good Sliding Wear Resis ...; 1.2.1.1 Objectives; 1.2.1.2 Experimental; 1.2.1.3 Results and discussion; 1.2.1.3.1 Tensile properties; 1.2.1.3.2 Morphology; 1.2.1.3.3 Electrical properties
1.2.1.3.4 Tribological properties1.2.2 Improved Interlaminar Toughness of Lightweight Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Structures; 1.2.2.1 Objectives; 1.2.2.2 Experimental; 1.2.2.3 Results and discussion; 1.2.3 Use of Ceramic Nanoparticles in Thermoplastic Composites for High Wear Resistant and Low Friction Sliding Elements; 1.2.3.1 Objectives; 1.2.3.2 Experimental; 1.2.3.3 Results and discussion; 1.2.3.3.1 Breaking up of agglomerates; 1.2.3.3.2 Tensile and impact properties; 1.2.3.3.3 Use of nanomodified polymers as matrices for composites in various triboapplications
2.3.3.3.1 General effects of nanoparticles in tribocompounds 2.3.3.3.2 Hybrid bushings in diesel fuel injection pumps ; 1.2.4 Erosion Stability of Lightweight Composite Components; 1.2.4.1 Objectives; 1.2.4.2 Experimental; 1.2.4.3 Results and discussion; 1.2.4.3.1 Erosion of CF/PEEK; 1.2.4.3.2 Erosion of polymer foils; 1.2.4.3.3 Comparison of the wear data on the basis of wSE; 1.2.4.3.4 Suggestion for an erosion-resistant hybrid structure; 1.2.5 High-Temperature Polymer Coatings for Piston Skirts in Combustion Engines; 1.2.5.1 Objectives; 1.2.5.2 Experimental; 1.2.5.2.1 Sample preparation
1.2.5.2.2 Testing methods used1.2.5.3 Results and discussion; 1.2.5.3.1 Solubility and decomposition; 1.2.5.3.2 Elastic modulus and adhesion to substrate; 1.2.5.3.3 Tribological performance; 1.2.6 Model Material for Laser-Surgical Training of Medical Specialists for Larynx Operations; 1.2.6.1 Objectives; 1.2.6.2 Experimental and results; 1.2.6.2.1 Preparation of the model material; 1.2.6.2.2 Suitability test; 1.3 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; 2 A new perspective in multifunctional composite materials; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 Multifunctional Products
2.1.2 Multifunctional Composites2.1.3 Motivation and Outlines of This Chapter; 2.2 Innovative Multifunctional Carbon/Carbon Composites; 2.2.1 Introduction of Carbon/Carbon Composites; 2.2.2 Innovative Multifunctional Carbon/Carbon Composites via Nanotechnology; 2.2.2.1 Introduction; 2.2.2.2 Fabrication of composites; 2.2.2.3 Evaluation of heat-directed property; 2.2.3 Results and Discussion; 2.2.3.1 Determination of VGCF dispersion function; 2.2.3.2 Microscopic observations; 2.2.3.3 Experimental evaluation of heat-directed carbon/carbon composites