New Horizons of Nano Fillers and Their Enhanced Nanocomposites

Part 1. Emerging Fillers
1.1 Boron Nitride Nanotube: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
1.2 Silica Nanotubes: Synthesis, Properties and Potential Applications
1.3 Cellulose Nanocrystals: Synthesis, Properties and Potential Applications
1.4 Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Synthesis, Properties, Functionization and Applications
1.5 Exfoliation Technology for Hexagonal Boron Nitride
1.6 Graphene Oxide: Synthesis, Properties and Potential Applications
1.7 Two-Dimensional Molybdenum Disulfide: Synthesis, Properties and Potential Applications
1.8 Tungsten Disulfide Nanosheets: Synthesis, Properties and Potential Applications

Part 2. Widened Applications of Nano Fillers and Their Enhanced Composites
2.1 Clay/Polymer Nanocomposites in Antimicrobial Application
2.2 Graphene and Its Derived Filler/Polymer Nanocomposites for Antimicrobial Applications
2.3 Polymer Nanocomposites as Insulation Materials for Energy Application
2.5 Improvement of Foam Stability Using Smectite Clay
2.6 Recent Development in Nano Filler Dispersion in Polymer Melt: Dispersion, Characterisation and Master Batch
2.7 Celluluse Nanocrystals in Photonic Application
2.8 Transparent Cellulose
2.9 Nanoparticle Enhanced Bacteria Cellulose
2.10 Ultra-Light Weight Foam Materials Formed from Graphene and Other Nanoparticles
2.11 The Application of Polymer Nanocomposites for Non-Stain Textile Materials
2.12 Application of Carbon Nanotube for Stress and Strain Detection
2.13. Shape Memory Nanocomposites

Part 3. Widended Characterisation Techniques
3.1 Nuclear quantum effects in nanocomposite materials as observed by neutrons
3.2 Characterisation of clay structure in liquid
3.3. The Investigation of the Surface Chemistry and Vapour Sorption Properties of Aluminosilicates and Carbon Based Nanocomposites By Igc-SEA
3.4. Nanoindentation in Nanocomposite Research

Part 4. Health And Safety of Polymer Nanocomposite Technology
4.1. Cytotoxicity of Clay Nanoparticles for Polymer Nanocomposite Application
4.2. Heath and Safety Arising from Machining Polymer Nanocomposites
4.4. Toxicity of Graphene and Its Derived Nanoparticles
4.5. Health and Safety Concerns in Applcation of Carnon Nanotubes in Composites

Part 5. Prospect of Polymer Nanocomposites for Future Applications
5.1. The Prospect of Polymer Nanocomposites for Reinforcement Application
5.2. The Prospect of Nanocomposites in Fire Retardant Application

Nanocomposites are now progressing into a new era of research. Over the past two decades it was essentially focused on the enhancement of traditional engineering applications such as mechanical and barrier properties, anti-solvent resistance, heat distortion behavior, electrical conductivity and fire retardancy. The science and technology that was particularly relevant to this research has now become progressively mature. This book will stand-out from more traditional publications covering new innovative areas of research. Some of the applications discussed might be well-known in some research communities but not necessarily so in the nanocomposites community, such as dielectric materials for example. Other applications are new and just emerging such as clay nanoparticles in foam stability.

In addition to covering innovative applications; the book will also address issues concerning nanocomposite materials in both industry and the academic community, mainly health and safety concerns in the application of these materials as well as future prospects for these materials in comparison with traditional fibres and filler enhancement materials. There is also an entire section dedicated to characterization techniques which have not been traditionally applied in nanocomposite research to date.

• Presents innovative applications, and characterization techniques of nanocomposites
• Coverage of health and safety and toxicity issues concerning nanomaterials
• Case studies in various industrial environments

Academic researchers, PhD students and industrial professionals (R&D) working in materials science (especially nanocomposite materials), chemical and materials engineering and energy