Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites: A Review of Synthesis Methods, Properties and Applications -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Methods of Nanotube Nanocomposites Synthesis -- 1.2.1 Direct Mixing -- 1.2.2 Solution Mixing -- 1.2.3 In-Situ Polymerization -- 1.2.4 Melt Mixing -- 1.3 Properties of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites -- 1.3.1 Mechanical Properties -- 1.3.2 Thermal Properties -- 1.3.3 Electrical Properties -- 1.3.4 Other Properties -- 1.4 Applications -- References -- 2 Functionalization Strategies for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Integration into Epoxy Matrices -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 SWCNTs in Composite Materials: The Case of Epoxy -- 2.1.2 The Processing and Functionalization of SWCNTs -- 2.2 Covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT/Epoxy Composites -- 2.2.1 Oxidation of SWCNTs -- 2.2.2 Functionalization with Terminal Amines -- 2.2.3 Functionalization with Terminal Oxirane Rings -- 2.2.4 Other Functional Groups -- 2.3 Non-covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT/Epoxy Composites -- 2.3.1 Adsorption of Reactive Species -- 2.3.2 Adsorption of Non-reactive Species -- 2.3.3 Dual-Affinity Adsorbed Species: The Use of Block Copolymers in SWCNT/Epoxy Composites -- 2.4 Effect of Functionalization on the Epoxy Physical Properties -- 2.4.1 Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties -- 2.4.2 Thermal Behaviour and Stability -- 2.4.3 Electrical Conductivity and Percolation Phenomena -- 2.4.4 Combined Properties: Electromechanical Effects -- 2.4.5 Other Physical Properties -- 2.5 Applications of Functionalized SWCNTs in Epoxy Composites -- 2.6 Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3 Multiscale Modeling of Polymer-Nanotube Nanocomposites -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Molecular Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites.

3.2.1 Molecular Dynamics and Molecular Mechanics -- 3.2.2 Force Fields for CNTs and Engineering Polymers -- 3.2.3 Molecular Modeling and Simulation Procedures for CNT/Polymer Composites -- 3.3 Micromechanics Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites -- 3.3.1 Equivalent Inclusion Model -- 3.3.2 Mathematical Homogenization Model -- 3.3.3 Description of the Interphase Zone -- 3.3.4 Weakened Interface between CNT and Matrix -- 3.3.5 Effect of CNT Waviness -- 3.3.6 CNT Agglomeration -- 3.4 Fully Integrated Multiscale Model for Elastoplastic Behavior with Imperfect Interface -- 3.4.1 Hierarchical Integration of the Molecular Dynamics and Continuum Model -- 3.4.2 Two-Step Multiscale Model for the Elastoplastic Behavior of CNT-Polymer Composites -- 3.5 Conclusion and Perspective on Future Trends -- References -- 4 SEM and TEM Characterization of Polymer CNT Nanocomposites -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Imaging CNTs in Polymer Matrices by SEM -- 4.3 Mechanical Properties of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ SEM -- 4.4 Imaging CNT in Polymer Matrices by TEM -- 4.5 Mechanical Properties of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ TEM -- 4.6 Conclusions and Future Outlook -- Acknowledgement -- References -- 5 Polymer-Nanotube Nanocomposites for Transfemoral Sockets -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Major Components in Transfemoral and Transtibial Amputee -- 5.1.2 Evolution of the Socket System -- 5.1.3 Drawbacks of the Socket System -- 5.2 Materials Used for the Socket System -- 5.2.1 Fiber-Reinforced Composites for the Socket System -- 5.2.2 Epoxy Nanocomposites -- 5.2.3 FRP/CNTs Nanocomposites -- 5.2.4 Aligned CNT Nanocomposites -- 5.3 Summary -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 Micro-Patterning of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Micro-Patterning Methods -- 6.2.1 Micromolding -- 6.2.2 Selective Surface Modification.

6.2.3 Light-Based Methods -- 6.2.4 Inkjet Printing -- 6.2.5 Other Methods -- 6.3 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 Carbon Nanotube-Based Hybrid Materials and Their Polymer Composites -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Structures and Properties of Carbon Nanomaterials -- 7.2.1 Fullerene -- 7.2.2 Carbon Nanotubes -- 7.2.3 Graphene Nanosheets -- 7.2.4 Graphene Nanoribbons -- 7.3 Strategies for the Hybridization of CNTs with Carbon Nanomaterials -- 7.3.1 CNT-Fullerene Hybrids -- 7.3.2 CNT-GNS Hybrids -- 7.3.3 CNT-GNR Hybrids -- 7.4 Preparation of CNT-Based Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites -- 7.4.1 Solution Casting -- 7.4.2 Melt Mixing -- 7.4.3 In-Situ Polymerization -- 7.4.4 Other Methods -- 7.5 Physical Properties of CNT-Based Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites -- 7.5.1 Mechanical Properties -- 7.5.2 Electrical Conductivity -- 7.5.3 Thermal Conductivity -- 7.6 Summary -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8 Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Basic Concepts of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams -- 8.3 Main Polymer Nanocomposite Foaming Technologies -- 8.3.1 Continuous/Semi-continuous Foaming Processes -- 8.3.2 Batch Foaming Processes -- 8.4 Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams -- 8.4.1 Types of Carbon Nanotubes and Production Methods -- 8.4.2 Properties of Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams -- 8.5 Recent Developments and New Applications of Polymer- Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams -- 8.6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 Processing and Properties of Carbon Nanotube/ Polycarbonate Composites -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Fabrication/ Processing of CNT/PC Composites -- 9.2.1 Melt-Processing -- 9.2.2 Solution Processing Methods -- 9.3 Mechanical Properties of CNT/PC Composites -- 9.4 Electrical Properties of CNT/PC Composites -- 9.4.1 Electrical Conductivity.

9.4.2 Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Properties -- 9.5 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Advanced Microscopy Techniques for a Better Understanding of the Polymer/Nanotube Composite Properties -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Near-Field Microscopies -- 10.2.1 Principles of STM and AFM -- 10.2.2 Near-Field Microscopy for Nanotubes -- 10.2.3 AFM and CNT Composites -- 10.3 Transmission Electron Microscopy -- 10.3.1 Principles -- 10.3.2 Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes -- 10.3.3 Characterization of Polymer/Nanotube Composites -- 10.4 Scanning Electron Microscopy -- 10.4.1 Overview of the Technique (SEI, BEI, CCI) -- 10.4.2 Application to the Study of Nanotubes -- 10.4.3 For Polymer CNT/Nanocomposites -- 10.5 Focused Ion Beam Microscopy -- 10.6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 Visualization of CNTs in Polymer Composites -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Experimental -- 11.3 Visualization of CNTs at High Accelerating Voltage (5-15 kV) -- 11.3.1 CNT Visualization in Stirred-Composites and Calendered-Composites -- 11.3.2 Imaging Mechanism -- 11.3.3 Determination of Imaging Depth -- 11.3.4 CNT Visibility -- 11.4 Visualization of CNTs at Low Accelerating Voltage (0.3-5 kV) -- 11.4.1 CNT Visualization at Different Voltages -- 11.4.2 Imaging Mechanism -- 11.5 Essential Requirements and Tips for CNT Visualization -- 11.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References (with DOI) -- Reference List -- 12 Polymer Nanotube Composites: Latest Challenges and Applications -- 12.1 Carbon Nanotubes -- 12.1.1 Background -- 12.1.2 Synthesis of CNTs -- 12.1.3 Fabrication of CNT Polymer Composites -- 12.1.4 Electrical properties of CNT polymer composites -- 12.1.5 Mechanical Properties of CNT Polymer Composites -- 12.2 Case Studies -- 12.2.1 Case Study: CNT-Based Strain Sensor.

12.2.2 Case Study: Technical and Economic Feasibility of Using CNT-Based Composites in Aerospace Applications -- 12.2.3 Case Study: CNT Composites for Wind Turbine Blades -- 12.2.4 Case Study: CNTs in Flexible Body Armor -- 12.3 Conclusions -- References -- Index -- EULA.