Multifunctionality of Polymer Composites

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Multifunctionality of Polymer Composites: Challenges and Applications, Second Edition, brings together contributions from experts in the field of multifunctionality, presenting state-of-the-art discussion on the possible routes to achieve multifunctionality in reinforced polymers and composite structures, as well as their application in various industries. This new edition has been revised and expanded to include the latest advances, new materials, and applications that have emerged in recent years, and includes new chapters on self-healing composites, thermoelectric generators, programmable materials, morphing composites, and vascular composites. 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 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 seeking to stay ahead in this high-potential area.

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Section I: Introduction to Multifunctional Polymer Composites

1. Routes for achieving multifunctionality in reinforced polymers and composite structures
2. Multifunctional composites modelling
3. Composite Recycling Technologies

Section II: Use of Special Matrices/Reinforcements/Interphases

4. Natural fibers: Their composites and flamability characterizations
5. Multifunctionality with wood-plastic composites
6. Multifunctional Delignified and Compacted Wood
7. Nanocomposites
8. Multifunctional nanobiocomposites of biodegradable polylactide and nanoclay
9. Expanded graphite as a multifunctional filler for polymer nanocomposites
10. Mechanical properties of multifunctional foam core materials
11. Reactive compatibilization in technology of poly(alkylene terephthalate)-based composites: Polyester blends, short fiber-filled materials, and nanomaterials
12. Multifunctional interphases in polymer composites

Section III: Applications
Part I: Transportation

13. Development of multifunctional composites for aerospace application
14. Lightweight structural composites with electromagnetic applications
15. Carbon and metal-fiber-reinforced airframe structures
16. Multifunctional carbon nanotube-based nano-composites for aerospace applications

Part II: Tribology

17. Multifunctionality of nonasbestos organic brake materials
18. Multifunctionality of Sliding Materials
    19 .Multifunctional polymeric composites with wear-resistant, toughening, and self-healing features

Part III: Electrical Components

20. Multifunctional structural battery and supercapacitor composites
21. High-performance electrospun nanostructured composite fiber anodes for lithium-ion batteries
22. Multifunctional SMA-based composites for aerospace applications

Section IV: Smart Materials and Future Trends

23. Active hybrid structures made of shape memory alloys and fiber-reinforced composites
24. Self-healing composites
25. Vascular composites
26. Programmable composites
27. Self-sensing carbon nanotube composites: processing and characterization
28. Thermoelectric generator composites
29. New functions in polymer composites using a nanoparticle-modified matrix
30. Composite materiomics: Multi length scale hierarchical composites for structural and tissue engineering applications