Smart Polymer Nanocomposites

Smart Polymer Nanocomposites: Design, Synthesis, Functionalization, Properties, and Applications brings together the latest research on synthetic methods and surface functionalization of polymers and polymer composites for advanced applications. The book begins by presenting the basic principles of advanced polymer nanocomposites, including morphology, materials, characterization, and copolymerization. The second part of the book provides in-depth coverage of synthetic methods, facilitating the preparation of polymeric nanoparticles with the required properties, and examining in detail the morphologies of polymer nanocomposites and stimuli-responsive surfaces. The third section focuses on cutting-edge approaches to tailoring polymeric nanocomposites according to the requirements. The final chapters focus on smart polymer nanocomposites for specific advanced applications, including high-temperature environments, bone tissue regeneration, biomedicine, wastewater treatment, dielectric and energy storage, chiral separation, food packaging, sensing, and drug delivery. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, composite science, nanotechnology, and materials science, as well as those approaching the area from a range of other disciplines. In an industrial setting, this book supports R&D professionals and engineers with an interest in advanced nanocomposites for a range of applications. Covers morphology, architectures, polymer materials, characterization, and polymerization methodologies for polymer nanocomposites Provides novel techniques for the design, synthesis, and surface tailoring of polymer nanoparticles to achieve the required properties Explores state-of-the-art applications in high temperature environments, biomedicine, environment, sensing, energy storage, and food packaging