Includes bibliographical references and index.

Polymer Composites with Carbonaceous Nanofillers; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Graphene-Based Nanomaterials; 1.1.1 Graphite Intercalation Compound; 1.1.2 Graphene Oxide; 1.2 Carbon Nanotubes; 1.2.1 Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes; 1.2.1.1 Physical Vapor Deposition; 1.2.1.2 Chemical Vapor Deposition; 1.2.2 Purification of Carbon Nanotubes; 1.2.2.1 Chemical Techniques; 1.2.2.2 Physical Techniques; 1.2.3 Characterization of Purified Carbon Nanotubes; 1.3 Carbon Nanofibers (CNFs); 1.4 Physical Properties of Graphene; 1.4.1 Mechanical Behavior.

1.4.2 Electrical Behavior1.4.3 Thermal Behavior; 1.5 Properties of Carbon Nanotubes; 1.5.1 Mechanical Behavior; 1.5.1.1 Theoretical Prediction; 1.5.1.2 Experimental Measurement; 1.5.1.3 Flexibility of Carbon Nanotubes; 1.5.2 Electrical Behavior; 1.5.3 Thermal Behavior; 1.6 Properties of Carbon Nano.bers; 1.7 Current Availability of Carbonaceous Nanomaterials; 1.8 Multifunctional Composite Materials; 1.8.1 Composites with Carbon Black Nanoparticles; 1.8.2 Composites with Graphene Oxide and Graphite Nanoplatelet Fillers; 1.8.3 Composites with Carbon Nanotubes; Nomenclature; References.

2 Preparation of Polymer Nanocomposites2.1 Overview; 2.2 Dispersion of Nanofillers; 2.2.1 Surface Modification of Graphene Oxide; 2.2.2 Surface Modification of Graphene Nanoplatelet and Expanded Graphite; 2.2.3 Functionalization of CNTs and CNFs; 2.2.3.1 Covalent Functionalization; 2.2.3.2 NonCovalent Functionalization; 2.3 Solution Mixing; 2.3.1 Nanocomposites with Graphene-Like Fillers; 2.3.2 Nanocomposites with EG and GNP Fillers; 2.3.3 Nanocomposites with CNT and CNF Fillers; 2.4 Melt Mixing; 2.4.1 Nanocomposites with Graphene-Like Fillers; 2.4.2 Nanocomposites with EG and GNP Fillers.

2.4.3 Nanocomposites with CNT and CNF Fillers2.5 In situ Polymerization; 2.5.1 Nanocomposites with Graphene-Like Fillers; 2.5.2 Nanocomposites with EG and GNP Fillers; 2.5.3 Nanocomposites with CNT and CNF Fillers; 2.6 Patent Processes; References; 3 Thermal Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites; 3.1 Crystallization; 3.2 Characterization Techniques for Crystallization; 3.2.1 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis; 3.2.2 Differential Scanning Calorimetry; 3.2.3 Nanocomposites with Graphene Nanofillers; 3.2.4 Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes; 3.3 Thermal Stability; 3.3.1 Thermogravimetry Analysis.

3.3.2 Linear Thermal Expansion3.3.3 Heat Deflection Temperature; 3.4 Thermal Conductivity; 3.4.1 Composites with CNTs; 3.4.1.1 Thermal Interface Resistance; 3.4.1.2 Dispersion and Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes; 3.4.2 Composites with GNP and Graphene Nanofillers; Nomenclature; References; 4 Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites; 4.1 Background; 4.2 General Mechanical Behavior; 4.3 Fracture Toughness; 4.4 Strengthening and Toughening Mechanisms; 4.4.1 Interfacial Shear Stress; 4.4.2 Interfacial Interaction; 4.4.3 Micromechanical Modeling; 4.4.4 Toughening Mechanism.

"Written by an expert in the field of nanomaterials, composites, and polymers, this book provides up-to-date information on recent advances in various aspects of polymer composites reinforced by carbonaceous nanofillers, including their fabrication and their electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. It also extensively covers applications of these nanocomposites in fuel cells, sensors, electromagnetic interference shielding, human implants and scaffolds."-- Provided by publisher.

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