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Polyurethane Nanocomposites

Design Formulations, Preparation, Characterization and Applications

  • 1st Edition - October 29, 2025
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Kalim Deshmukh, Mayank Pandey
  • Language: English

Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Design Formulations, Preparation, Characterization and Applications presents recent progress in this important area of research. The book covers the sy… Read more

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Description

Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Design Formulations, Preparation, Characterization and Applications presents recent progress in this important area of research. The book covers the synthesis, processing, characterization, properties, and applications of these materials, along with their microstructural, mechanical, thermal, optical, electrical, dielectric, acoustic, morphological, rheological, and viscoelastic properties. In addition, nanofiller dispersion, polymer-nanofiller interaction, biodegradability, lifecycle assessment, environmental and health impacts, and disposal and recycling are covered in detail.

This book is an outstanding reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, and anyone involved in the field of polyurethane nanocomposites utilized in a broad range of different applications.

Key features

  • Covers the fabrication, processing, characterization, functionalization, and applications of polyurethane nanocomposites
  • Discusses the influence of synthesis methods on the formation of polyurethane nanocomposites, the effect of nanofiller size and shape, and the dispersion state of various nanofillers in different polyurethane matrices
  • Provides the latest information on AI and machine learning to support materials' design, sustainability, multifunctionality, and innovative production technologies

Readership

Academic researchers, materials scientists and engineers, and industrial R&D working in the fields of polymers, composites, and polyurethane nanocomposites

Table of contents

1. Polyurethanes: History, Classifications, Basic Chemistry, Structure, Synthesis, Characterizations Sustainability Aspects, and Applications

2. Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Synthesis Methods, Functionalization Strategies and Fundamental Properties

3. Microstructural, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites

4. Morphological, Rheological and Viscoelastic Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites

5. Optical, Electrical, Dielectric and Acoustic Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites

6. Shape Memory Polyurethane Nanocomposites

7. Self-Healing Polyurethane Nanocomposites

8. Flame Retardant Polyurethane Nanocomposites

9. Anticorrosive Polyurethane Nanocomposites

10. Nanocomposites Based on Waterborne Polyurethane: Recent Advances, Opportunities and Challenges

11. Advances in Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

12. Polyurethane Nanocomposite Foams for Thermal Insulation

13. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Rechargeable Batteries

14. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Applications

15. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Applications

16. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Sensing and Detection of Hazardous Gases and Volatile Organic Compounds

17. Polyurethane Nanocomposites Based Flexible Strain and Pressure Sensors

18. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Removal of Dyes and Heavy Metal Ions from Wastewater

19. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Oil-Water Separation

20. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Gas Separations

21. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications

22. Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications

23. Polyurethane Nanocomposites Based Antibacterial, Drug Delivery and Wound Dressing Systems

24. Paints and Coatings Based on Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

25. 3D/4D printing of Polyurethane Nanocomposites: Recent Advances, Prospects and Challenges

26. Molecular Modelling, Simulations and Machine Learning Approaches of Polyurethane Nanocomposites

27. Biodegradability, Life Cycle Assessment, Toxicity, Recycling and Disposal, Environmental and Health Impact of Polyurethane Nanocomposites

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 29, 2025
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Kalim Deshmukh

Kalim Deshmukh is a senior researcher at the New Technologies-Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. His research interest is mainly focused on the synthesis, characterization, and property investigations of novel polymer nanocomposites reinforced with different nanofillers, including various nanomaterials including carbon-based materials such as carbon black, carbon nanotubes, graphene and its derivatives, and MXenes for energy storage, energy harvesting, gas sensing, EMI shielding and high-k dielectric applications.

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, New Technologies - Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic

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Mayank Pandey

Dr. Mayank Pandey completed his Ph.D. in materials science from VIT University, Vellore, India, on the topic “Preparation and characterization of polymer electrolyte for electrochemical device applications”. He then went on to complete his postdoctoral studies in electrical and thermal degradation of graphene-based polymer composite for electronic device applications from CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore, India. He is an experienced material physicist with an experimental background in synthesizing graphene quantum dot- (GQDs) based polymer nanocomposites. His research areas also include fabrication of polymer blends and composite electrolytes, organic semiconductor/organic solar cells, and their impedance spectroscopy analysis. Besides investigating the structural, optical, and electronic properties of GQDs based materials, he has also contributed towards the development of new approaches in the field of nanocarbon derivatives.

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Electronics, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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