Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials: Properties and Characterisation

Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials: Properties and Characterisation presents the latest on these composite materials that can best be described as materials that are comprised of synthetic polymers and biological/inorganic/organic derived constituents. The combination of unique properties that emerge as a consequence of the particular arrangement and interactions between the different constituents provides immense opportunities for advanced material technologies.

This series of four volumes brings an interdisciplinary effort to accomplish a more detailed understanding of the interplay between synthesis, structure, characterization, processing, applications, and performance of these advanced materials, with this volume focusing on their properties and characterization.

Provides a clear understanding of the present state-of-the-art and the growing utility of hybrid polymer composite materialsIncludes contributions from world renowned experts and discusses the combination of different kinds of materials procured from diverse resourcesDiscusses their synthesis, chemistry, processing, fundamental properties, and applications Provides insights on the potential of hybrid polymer composite materials for advanced applications

Selected mechanical properties of uniaxial Hybrid Polymer Composites Properties and characterization of Liquid crystalline polymers as fillers for polymer composites Properties of Hybrid Composites derived from recycled polymers Functional materials from polymer derivatives: properties and characterization Miscellaneous Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials Recent Applications on the polymer composites reinforced with natural fillers Biopolymer based hybrid composites: applications Polymers as matrices for arrangement of inorganic nanoparticles Hybrid polymer composites for applications in electronic industry Epoxy resin based hybrid polymer composite Thermal Properties and Characterization of Amorphous Polymer Materials Mechanical Properties of hybrid polymer composite Mechanical Characterization of Typical Polymer-Based Composite Physical Properties of Hybrid Polymer/Clay Composites Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Polymer Composites: Recent Advances in Mechanical Characterization Effects of Electron Beam Irradiation on Hybrid Polymeric Materials Surface and Interfacial Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites