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Fundamentals of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites /

"Written for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners, this book provides a complete introduction to the science, engineering, and commercial applications of polymer-clay nanocomposites. Starting with a discussion of general concepts, the authors define specific terms used in the field...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Beall, G. W. (Gary W.) (Author), Powell, Clois E. (Clois Elbert), 1944- (Author)
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011, ©2011.
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Table of Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction; 2. Thermodynamics and kinetics of polymer-clay nanocomposites; 3. Analytical methods in nanocomposites; 4. Gas diffusion characteristics of polymer-clay nanocomposites; 5. Engineering properties of polymer-clay nanocomposites; 6. Variables associated with polymer-clay processing compared with reinforcement theory; 7. The effect of polymer type of polymer-clay nanocomposites; 8. Flame retardancy in polymer-clay nanocomposites.