Thermal and Rheological Measurement Techniques for Nanomaterials Characterization

Thermal and Rheological Measurement Techniques for Nanomaterials Characterization, Second Edition covers thermal and rheological measurement techniques, including their principle working methods, sample preparation and interpretation of results.

This important reference is an ideal source for materials scientists and industrial engineers who are working with nanomaterials and need to know how to determine their properties and behaviors.

Outlines key characterization techniques to determine the thermal and rheological behavior of different nanomaterialsExplains how the thermal and rheological behavior of nanomaterials affect their usageProvides a method-orientated approach that explains how to successfully use each technique

1. Instrumental techniques for the characterization of nanoparticles 2. Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Analysis of Nanomaterials 3. Size-exclusion chromatography in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 4. Thermogravimetry Analysis for Characterization of Nanomaterials 5. Differential Scanning Calorimetry in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology 6. Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis of Polymer Nanocomposites 7. Thermomechanical Analysis of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites 8. Contact Angle Measurement Techniques in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology 9. Surface area analysis of Nanomaterials 10. Small angle Light and X-ray scattering in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology