Thermally Stable and Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposites

ISBN: 9781139119214 出版年：2011 页码：408 Vikas Mittal Cambridge University Press

Polymer nanocomposites have revolutionized material performance, most notably in the plastics, automotive, and aerospace industries. However, to be commercially viable, many of these materials must withstand high temperatures. In this book, leaders in the field outline the mechanisms behind the generation of suitable polymer systems, pulling together recent research to provide a unified and up-to-date assessment of recent technological advances. The text is divided into two clear sections, introducing the reader to the two most important requirements for this type of material: thermal stability and flame retardancy. Special attention is paid to practical examples that walk the reader through the numerous commercial applications of thermally stable and flame retardant nanocomposites. With a strong focus on placing theory within a commercial context, this unique volume will appeal to practitioners as well as researchers.