Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites : Science, Technology and Applications

Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites: Science Technology and Applications presents a detailed review of new and emerging research outcomes from fundamental concepts that are relevant to science, technology and advanced applications. Sections cover key drivers such as the rising demand for lightweight and high strength automotive parts, the need for sustainable packaging materials and conservation of flavor in the food, drinks and beverages industries, and defense initiatives such as ballistic protection, fire retardation and electromagnetic shielding. With contributions from international authors working at the cutting-edge of research, this book will be an essential reference resource for materials scientists, chemists, manufacturers and polymer engineers.

Through recent advances in nanotechnology, researchers can now manipulate atoms to create materials and products that are changing the way we live our lives. These materials have enhanced properties, such as tensile strength, impact and scratch resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, thermal stability and fire resistance.

Prof. Md Enamul Hoque is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Prior to joining MIST, he held key positions in other global universities which include: Head of Department in Biomedical Engineering at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia; and Founding Head of the Bioengineering Division, at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. He completed his PhD at the National University of Singapore in 2007. He also obtained his PGCHE from the University of Nottingham, UK in 2015. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) certified by the Engineering Council, UK, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK. To date, he has published 6 books, 23 book chapters, and 163 technical papers in refereed journals and international conference proceedings. His major areas of research include stem cells, tissue engineering, orthopedic implants, rehabilitation engineering, biomaterials, biocomposites, rapid prototyping technology, nanotechnology and nanomaterials.

Dr. R. Kumar is an Associate Professor, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eritrea Institute of Technology. His research interests include manufacturing, friction drilling, welding and machining of aluminum, polymer composites and metal matrix composites.

Prof. Ahmed Sharif is a Professor in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh. After obtaining his PhD in 2005, he subsequently became Professor and Head of the Department in 2014. He is also a Visiting Professor at the City University of Hong Kong and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed (SCI listed) papers in leading international journals on soldering and ferroelectric materials research and has been invited to numerous international conferences to present keynote lectures. Recently, he has edited a book on Harsh Environment Electronics which was published by Wiley. He has received numerous awards including the IEEE-CPMT Young Scientist Award (for his paper at the IEEE-conference in Japan) and the Outstanding Researcher Award from City University of Hong Kong.