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, vitrimers, morphing composites, and sliding materials. 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.
1. Part I Introduction to multifunctional polymer composites - p. 1 2. Chapter 1 Routes for achieving multifunctionality in reinforced polymers and composite structures - p. 3 3. Chapter 2 Multifunctional composites modeling—An introduction - p. 45 4. Chapter 3 Sustainability and circularity of composite materials - p. 63 5. Part II Use of special matrices/reinforcements/interphases - p. 87 6. Chapter 4 Natural fibers: Their composites and flammability characterizations - p. 89 7. Chapter 6 Multifunctional kenaf fiber reinforced composites - p. 195 8. Chapter 7 Nanocomposites - p. 237 9. Chapter 8 Multifunctional nanobiocomposites of biodegradable polylactide and nanoclay - p. 297 10. Chapter 9 Expanded graphite as a multifunctional filler for polymer nanocomposites - p. 367 11. Chapter 10 Mechanical properties of multifunctional foam core materials - p. 387 12. Chapter 11 Reactive compatibilization in technology of poly(alkylene terephthalate)-based composites - p. 431 13. Chapter 12 Multifunctional interphases in carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites - p. 469 14. Part III Applications - p. 502 15. Section I Transportation - p. 505 16. Chapter 13 Development of multifunctional composites for aerospace application - p. 507 17. Chapter 14 Lightweight structural composites with electromagnetic applications - p. 567 18. Chapter 15 Carbon and metal fiber reinforced laminate materials for airframe structures - p. 583 19. Chapter 16 Multifunctional carbon nanotube-based nano-composites for aerospace applications - p. 597 20. Section II Tribology - p. 639 21. Chapter 17 Multifunctionality of polymeric friction materials—A journey toward ecofriendliness - p. 641 22. Chapter 18 Multifunctionality of sliding materials - p. 671 23. Chapter 19 Multifunctional polymeric composites with self-healing and self-lubricating functionalities - p. 689 24. Section III Electrical components - p. 737 25. Chapter 20 Multifunctional structural battery and supercapacitor composites - p. 739 26. Chapter 21 High-performance electrospun nanostructured composite fibers for rechargeable lithium battery anodes - p. 783 27. Chapter 22 Multifunctional SMA-based composites for aerospace applications - p. 827 28. Part IV Smart materials and future trends - p. 849 29. Chapter 23 Active hybrid structures made of shape memory alloys and fiber-reinforced composites - p. 851 30. Chapter 24 Self-healing woven glass/epoxy composites - p. 879 31. Chapter 25 Programmable composites - p. 933 32. Chapter 26 Carbon nanotube enhanced textiles and composites: Processing techniques and sensing applications - p. 963 33. Chapter 27 Thermoelectric generator composites - p. 1005 34. Chapter 28 Vitrimers: New types of reshapable, repairable, and recyclable polymer matrices - A physical–technical perspective - p. 1041 35. Index - p. 1077
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, vitrimers, morphing composites, and sliding materials. 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.
1. Part I Introduction to multifunctional polymer composites - p. 1 2. Chapter 1 Routes for achieving multifunctionality in reinforced polymers and composite structures - p. 3 3. Chapter 2 Multifunctional composites modeling—An introduction - p. 45 4. Chapter 3 Sustainability and circularity of composite materials - p. 63 5. Part II Use of special matrices/reinforcements/interphases - p. 87 6. Chapter 4 Natural fibers: Their composites and flammability characterizations - p. 89 7. Chapter 6 Multifunctional kenaf fiber reinforced composites - p. 195 8. Chapter 7 Nanocomposites - p. 237 9. Chapter 8 Multifunctional nanobiocomposites of biodegradable polylactide and nanoclay - p. 297 10. Chapter 9 Expanded graphite as a multifunctional filler for polymer nanocomposites - p. 367 11. Chapter 10 Mechanical properties of multifunctional foam core materials - p. 387 12. Chapter 11 Reactive compatibilization in technology of poly(alkylene terephthalate)-based composites - p. 431 13. Chapter 12 Multifunctional interphases in carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites - p. 469 14. Part III Applications - p. 502 15. Section I Transportation - p. 505 16. Chapter 13 Development of multifunctional composites for aerospace application - p. 507 17. Chapter 14 Lightweight structural composites with electromagnetic applications - p. 567 18. Chapter 15 Carbon and metal fiber reinforced laminate materials for airframe structures - p. 583 19. Chapter 16 Multifunctional carbon nanotube-based nano-composites for aerospace applications - p. 597 20. Section II Tribology - p. 639 21. Chapter 17 Multifunctionality of polymeric friction materials—A journey toward ecofriendliness - p. 641 22. Chapter 18 Multifunctionality of sliding materials - p. 671 23. Chapter 19 Multifunctional polymeric composites with self-healing and self-lubricating functionalities - p. 689 24. Section III Electrical components - p. 737 25. Chapter 20 Multifunctional structural battery and supercapacitor composites - p. 739 26. Chapter 21 High-performance electrospun nanostructured composite fibers for rechargeable lithium battery anodes - p. 783 27. Chapter 22 Multifunctional SMA-based composites for aerospace applications - p. 827 28. Part IV Smart materials and future trends - p. 849 29. Chapter 23 Active hybrid structures made of shape memory alloys and fiber-reinforced composites - p. 851 30. Chapter 24 Self-healing woven glass/epoxy composites - p. 879 31. Chapter 25 Programmable composites - p. 933 32. Chapter 26 Carbon nanotube enhanced textiles and composites: Processing techniques and sensing applications - p. 963 33. Chapter 27 Thermoelectric generator composites - p. 1005 34. Chapter 28 Vitrimers: New types of reshapable, repairable, and recyclable polymer matrices - A physical–technical perspective - p. 1041 35. Index - p. 1077
