Nanocarbon to Polymer-Nanocarbon Composites: From Synthesis to Breakthrough Performance (Emerging Materials and Technologies)

Nanocarbon to Polymer‑Nanocarbon Composites: From Synthesis to Breakthrough Performance delves into the fascinating world of nanocarbon‑polymer composites, exploring their synthesis, characterization, and application to achieve groundbreaking advancements. It reviews various methods employed to produce carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon nanofibers, and other nanocarbon materials, shedding light on their unique properties and the factors influencing their synthesis. With an emphasis on scalable and reproducible fabrication processes, this book bridges the gap between laboratory-scale production and industrial applications.

FEATURES:

• Discusses characterization techniques used to evaluate the structural, mechanical, and thermal properties of nanocarbon reinforcements
• Covers advanced analytical tools such as electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing, providing insights into the structure–property relationships that govern the behavior of these materials
• Offers an interdisciplinary approach from diverse fields including materials science, chemistry, engineering, and nanotechnology
• Addresses the growing importance of sustainability, exploring environmental aspects associated with nanocarbon‑polymer composites with the potential environmental impact, enabling readers to make informed decisions regarding the eco‑friendliness of these materials and their applications
• Showcases the immense potential of these materials in aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, and beyond
• Provides insights into future directions and emerging trends

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers, engineers, and professionals seeking to understand the synthesis techniques used to fabricate nanocarbon reinforcements.

Srikanta Moharana is Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Centurion University of Technology and Management, India. He received his M.Sc degree in Chemistry from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, and Ph.D. & M.Phil in Chemistry from School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, India. He has strong experience in the field of perovskite metal oxide and nanocomposite synthesis based on polymer and fabrication of flexible thin film capacitors for advanced energy storage.

Bibhuti B. Sahu is Associate Professor, Basic Science and Humanities Department, Nalanda Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, Biju Pattanaik University of Technology, India. He obtained his Ph.D from Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, India and MPhil. degree from Sambalpur University, India. His research experience and interests are in ferrites, hexaferrites, dielectric and ferroelectric materials synthesis, and application of composite materials in energy and magnetic applications.

Suresh Sagadevan is Associate Professor and Head for International Affairs in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). He works in various fields such as nanofabrication, functional materials, graphene, polymeric nanocomposites, thin films for solar cells, supercapacitors, optoelectronics, photocatalytics, and biosensor applications.