Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers: Design, Manufacturing and Applications (Woodhead Publishing in Materials) - Softcover

X Gan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443140464 ISBN 13: 9780443140464

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications delves into the latest research on creating functional composite fibers. It covers the design, manufacturing processes, and the diverse applications of these materials. The book explores the structural and morphological aspects, mechanical testing, physical properties, and electrochemical performance of nanocomposite fibers. Aimed at researchers in materials science, particularly those focused on fiber science and textile-related composites, this work also appeals to industrial professionals involved in manufacturing and material processing.

Additional key topics include environmental sustainability, energy applications, and sensing technologies. The book serves as an essential reference for both academic and industrial researchers, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in the field of functional composite fibers.

• Provides an in-depth description of all possible preparation routes as well as new manufacturing technologies, including hybrid or integrated processes
• Covers novel applications for energy conversion and storage, environmental protection, and medical purposes such as drug delivery and wound dressing
• Presents emerging topics for photovoltaic and triboelectric energy harvesting
• Discusses the application of fibers for wearable or implantable sensors or actuators

About this title

About the Author

Yong X. Gan, PhD, is working as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA, United States. His major teaching and research activities focus on advanced materials processing and manufacturing, microstructure analysis, and property characterization. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Alabama.

From the Back Cover

Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers: Design, Manufacturing and Applications provides detailed information on recent research findings on the design, manufacturing, and applications of functional composite fibers.Key topics covered includes functional composite fiber processing and manufacturing technology, structure and morphology studies, mechanical testing, physical property characterization, electrochemical performance evaluation, and novel applications.

Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers: Design, Manufacturing and Applications is a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in materials science especially in fiber science and textile-related composites for energy, environmental sustainability, and sensing applications. It will also be of interest to industrial professionals working in manufacturing, and materials processing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443140464
• ISBN 13: 9780443140464
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 342