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<p>Preface xiii<br /> <br /> <b>1 Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites:  A Review of Synthesis Methods, Properties and Applications 1<br /> </b><i>Joel Fawaz and Vikas Mittal<br /> <br /> </i>1.1  Introduction 2<br /> <br /> 1.2 Methods of Nanotube Nanocomposites Synthesis 4<br /> <br /> 1.3 Properties of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites 18<br /> <br /> 1.4 Applications 38<br /> <br /> References 40<br /> <br /> <b>2 Functionalization Strategies for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Integration into Epoxy Matrices 45<br /> </b><i>J.M. González-Domínguez, A.M. Díez-Pascual, A. Ansón-Casaos, M.A. Gómez-Fatou, and M. T. Martínez<br /> <br /> </i>2.1 Introduction 46<br /> <br /> 2.2 Covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT 51<br /> <br /> 2.3 Non-covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT/Epoxy Composites 62<br /> <br /> 2.4 Effect of Functionalization on the Epoxy Physical Properties 76<br /> <br /> 2.5 Applications of Functionalized SWCNTs in Epoxy Composites 104<br /> <br /> 2.6 Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook 106<br /> <br /> Acknowledgements 108<br /> <br /> References 109<br /> <br /> <b>3 Multiscale Modeling of Polymer?Nanotube Nanocomposites 117<br /> </b><i>Maenghyo Cho and Seunghwa Yang<br /> <br /> </i>3.1 Introduction 117<br /> <br /> 3.2 Molecular Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites 121<br /> <br /> 3.3 Micromechanics Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites 132<br /> <br /> 3.4 Fully Integrated Multiscale Model for Elastoplastic Behavior with Imperfect Interface 145<br /> <br /> 3.5 Conclusion and Perspective on Future Trends 158<br /> <br /> References 160<br /> <br /> <b>4 SEM and TEM Characterization of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites 167<br /> </b><i>Francisco Solá<br /> <br /> </i>4.1 Introduction 167<br /> <br /> 4.2 Imaging CNTs in Polymer Matrices by SEM 168<br /> <br /> 4.3 Mechanical Properties of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ SEM 172<br /> <br /> 4.4 Imaging CNT in Polymer Matrices by TEM 176<br /> <br /> 4.5 Mechanical Properties of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ TEM 180<br /> <br /> 4.6 Conclusions and Future Outlook 181<br /> <br /> Acknowledgement 182<br /> <br /> References 183<br /> <br /> <b>5 Polymer-Nanotube Nanocomposites for Transfemoral Sockets 187<br /> </b><i>S. Arun and S. Kanagaraj<br /> <br /> </i>5.1 Introduction 188<br /> <br /> 5.2 Materials Used for the Socket System 190<br /> <br /> 5.3 Summary 204<br /> <br /> Acknowledgements 204<br /> <br /> References 204<br /> <br /> <b>6 Micro-Patterning of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites 211<br /> </b><i>Naga S. Korivi<br /> <br /> </i>6.1 Introduction 211<br /> <br /> 6.2 Micro-Patterning Methods 213<br /> <br /> 6.3 Conclusions 230<br /> <br /> Acknowledgments 231<br /> <br /> References 231<br /> <br /> <b>7 Carbon Nanotube-Based Hybrid Materials and Their Polymer Composites 239<br /> </b><i>Tianxi Liu, Wei Fan, and Chao Zhang<br /> <br /> </i>7.1 Introduction 240<br /> <br /> 7.2 Structures and Properties of Carbon Nanomaterials 242<br /> <br /> 7.3 Strategies for the Hybridization of CNTs with Carbon Nanomaterials 247<br /> <br /> 7.4 Preparation of CNT-Based Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites 257<br /> <br /> 7.5 Physical Properties of CNT-Based Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites 262<br /> <br /> 7.6 Summary 272<br /> <br /> Acknowledgements 273<br /> <br /> References 273<br /> <br /> <b>8 Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams 279<br /> </b><i>Marcelo Antunes and José Ignacio Velasco<br /> <br /> </i>8.1 Introduction 279<br /> <br /> 8.2 Basic Concepts of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams 281<br /> <br /> 8.3 Main Polymer Nanocomposite Foaming Technologies 282<br /> <br /> 8.4 Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams 287<br /> <br /> 8.5 Recent Developments and New Applications of Polymer- Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams 312<br /> <br /> 8.6 Conclusions 320<br /> <br /> Acknowledgements 322<br /> <br /> References 323<br /> <br /> <b>9 Processing and Properties of Carbon Nanotube/Polycarbonate Composites 333<br /> </b><i>Shailaja Pande, Bhanu Pratap Singh, and Rakesh Behari Mathur<br /> <br /> </i>9.1 Introduction 333<br /> <br /> 9.2 Fabrication/ Processing of CNT/PC Composites 335<br /> <br /> 9.3 Mechanical Properties of CNT/PC Composites 344<br /> <br /> 9.4 Electrical Properties of CNT/PC Composites 355<br /> <br /> 9.5 Conclusions 359<br /> <br /> References 361<br /> <br /> <b>10 Advanced Microscopy Techniques for a Better Understanding of the Polymer/Nanotube Composite Properties 365<br /> </b><i>K. Masenelli-Varlot, C. Gauthier, L. Chazeau, F. Dalmas, T. Epicier, and J.Y. Cavaillé<br /> <br /> </i>10.1 Introduction 365<br /> <br /> 10.2 Near-Field Microscopies 367<br /> <br /> 10.3 Transmission Electron Microscopy 372<br /> <br /> 10.4 Scanning Electron Microscopy 387<br /> <br /> 10.5 Focused Ion Beam Microscopy 395<br /> <br /> 10.6 Conclusions 396<br /> <br /> Acknowledgements 398<br /> <br /> References 398<br /> <br /> <b>11 Visualization of CNTs in Polymer Composites 405<br /> </b><i>Wenjing Li and Wolfgang Bauhofer<br /> <br /> </i>11.1 Introduction 405<br /> <br /> 11.2 Experimental 408<br /> <br /> 11.3 Visualization of CNTs at High Accelerating Voltage (5-15 kV) 408<br /> <br /> 11.4 Visualization of CNTs at Low Accelerating Voltage (0.3-5 kV) 417<br /> <br /> 11.5 Essential Requirements and Tips for CNT Visualization 423<br /> <br /> 11.6 Conclusion 424<br /> <br /> Acknowledgement 425<br /> <br /> References (with DOI) 425<br /> <br /> Reference List 426<br /> <br /> <b>12 Polymer Nanotube Composites: Latest Challenges and  Applications 429<br /> </b><i>Amal M. K. Esawi and Mahmoud M. Farag<br /> <br /> </i>12.1 Carbon Nanotubes 430<br /> <br /> 12.2 Case Studies 440<br /> <br /> 12.3 Conclusions 459<br /> <br /> References 460<br /> <br /> Index</p>

<p><strong>Vikas Mittal</strong> is currently an assistant professor in the Chemical Engineering Department of The Petroleum Institute at Abu Dhabi. He obtained his PhD in 2006 from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland. He also worked as a polymer engineer at BASF Polymer Research in Ludwigshafen, Germany. His research interests include polymer nanocomposites, compatibilization of organic and inorganic materials, polymer colloids, thermal stability studies, and? anti-corrosion coatings.?He has published more than 50 journal publications, authored as well as edited several books on these subjects.

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