Interface Science and Composites

Chap. 1. Intermolecular Force
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Long-range Force
1.3 Acid-Base Interactions
1.4 DLVO (Derjaguin, Landau, Verwey, and Overbeek) Theory
1.5 Summary
Chap. 2. Solid-Gas Interaction
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Structure and Chemical Composition of a Solid Surface
2.3 Adsorption Isotherms
2.4 Measurement of Adsorption Isotherms
2.5 Infinite and Finite Concentrations
2.6 Summary
Chap. 3. Solid-Liquid Interaction
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Surface Energetic
3.3 Contact Angle and Surface Tension   
3.4 Associated Phenomena and Applications
3.5 Summary
Chap. 4. Solid-Solid Interfaces
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Adhesion at Solid-Solid Interfaces
4.3 London Dispersion and Acid-Base Interaction
4.4 Mechanisms of Adhesion
4.5 Adhesive Control
4.6 Adhesive Behaviors at Interfaces
4.7 Summary
Chap. 5. Interfacial Applications in Nanomaterials
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Energy Storage and Conversion Devices
5.3 Environmental Technologies
5.4 Gas Storage
5.5 Bio Technologies
5.6 Carbon Nanotubes-based Composite Materials
5.7 The Versatile Properties
5.8 Summary
Chap. 6. Element and Processing
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Reinforcements
6.3 Matrices
6.4 Fabrication Process of Composites
6.5 Applications of Composites
6.6 Summary
Chap. 7. Types of Composites
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Polymer Matrix Composites
7.3 Carbon Matrix Composites
7.4 Metal Matrix Composites
7.5 Ceramic Matrix Composites
7.6 Summary
Chap. 8. Composite Characterization
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Evaluation of Reinforcement Fibers
8.3 Evaluation of Matrix Resins
8.4 Evaluation of Reinforcement-Matrix Interface
8.5 Evaluation of Composites
8.6 Relationship between Surface and Mechanical Interfacial Properties in Composites
8.7 Evaluation of Laminated Composites
8.8 Non-destructive Testing of Composites
Chap. 9. Modeling of Fiber-Matrix Interface in Composite Materials
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Evaluation of Fiber/Matrix Interfacial Shear Strength and Fracture Toughness
9.3 Interpretation of Single Fiber Pull-out Test
9.4 Interpretation of Single Fiber Push-out Test
9.5 Interpretation of Single Fiber Fragmentation Test
9.6 Fiber-Matrix Adhesion from Single-Fiber Composite Test
9.7 Micromechanical Modeling of Microbond Test
9.8 Interphase Effect on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
9.9 Summary
Chap. 10. Comprehension of Nanocomposites
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Types of Nanocomposites
10.3 Processing of Nanocomposites
10.4 Characterization of Nanocomposites
10.5 Summary