Advances in Nanocomposites

This book introduces nanocomposite materials possessing a broad range of multifunctionality. It elucidates novel and highly original developments from recent research and development of these critical, new engineered materials. The collection examines multiscale modeling, molecular dynamics, atomistic based continuum, synthesis and characterization, condition health monitoring, spectroscopic characterization techniques, self-lubricating materials, and conducting polymers. The volume features the latest efforts of some of the most eminent researchers in the world. Providing a range of perspectives from the laboratory and the field, Advances in Nanocomposites: Modeling and Characterization is ideal for engineers, physicists, and materials scientists in academia and industry.

Maximizes reader understanding of the value and potential applications of multifunctional nanocomposites across diverse domains, including electronic packaging, aerospace and automotive industries, and tribological applications Illustrates the ability of multifunctional nanocomposites to be tailored to achieve a range of unique and highly desirable properties Describes the transformation of an insulating polymer into an electrical/thermal/optical conductor with the dispersion of very small amounts of CNTs Discusses use of nanocomposite as sensors for online structural health monitoring Combines chapters on advanced modeling, reliable characterization, and applications of multifunctional nanocomposites written by leading experts in the field along with an up-to-date exploration of the state of the art in nanocomposite materials' research and development Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Shaker Meguid is Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. He obtained his Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from UMIST and taught Applied Mechanics at Oxford University, Cranfield University (England), University of Toronto, Cairo University (Egypt) and Nanyang Technolog.ical University (NTU-Singapore). His research activities include computational mechanics, nanoengineering, advanced and smart composites, fracture mechanics and failure prevention. He has published over 400 papers and is founding Editor-in-Chief of Int. J of Mechanics and Materials in Design.

Inhalt
Multiscale modeling of nanoreinforced composites.- Piezoelectric response at nanoscale.- Nanoscale mechanical characterization of 1D and 2D materials with application to nanocomposites.- Effects of nano porosity on the mechanical properties and applications of aerogels in composite structures.- Smart fuzzy fiber-reinforced piezoelectric composites.- Composite nanowires for room-temperature mechanical and electrical bonding.- Recent developments of multiscale thermo-mechanical analysis of nano-composites.- Magnetoelectric coupling and overall properties of a class of multiferroic composites.- Snap-through buckling of micro/nanobeams in bistable micro/nanoelectromechanical systems