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Tribology of Polymers, Polymer Composites, and Polymer Nanocomposites

  • 1st Edition - October 8, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Soney C. George, Jozef T. Haponiuk, Sabu Thomas, Rakesh Reghunath, Sarath P. S.
  • Language: English

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Description

Approx.482 pages

Key features

  • Synthesizes the latest cutting-edge research in the tribological behaviors and applications of polymeric materials
  • Covers all relevant polymer types and concepts, including elastomers and natural fibers, different types of reinforcement materials, sustainable materials, interfacial modifiers and the environmental effects of self-lubrication
  • Outlines modeling techniques and how filler-matrix pairings and other approaches can control wear mechanisms

Readership

Researchers, graduate students, and professional engineers/R&D professionals

Table of contents

1 Introduction: a journey to the tribological behavior of polymeric materials

2 Tribological analysis—general test standards

3 Friction and wear mechanism of polymers, their composites and nanocomposites

4 Enhanced wear resistance—particulate filled polymeric materials

5 Tribological behavior of natural fiber-reinforced polymeric composites

6 The role of synthetic fibers in the tribological behavior of polymeric materials

7 Tribology of carbon nanotubes/polymer nanocomposites

8 Tribology of graphene-based polymeric systems

9 Tribology of biodegradable polymeric systems

10 Tribology of hybrid nanofiller/polymer nanocomposites

11 Tribology of nanofiber- and nanofibril-reinforced polymeric composites

12 Tribology of polymer films and coatings

13 Tribological behavior of polymeric systems in lubricated surfaces or conditions

14 Tribology of polymeric systems: theory, modeling, and simulation

15 Impact of environmental conditions on the tribological performances of polymeric composites

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 8, 2022
  • Language: English

About the editors

SG

Soney C. George

Dr. Soney C. George is Dean of Research and Director of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, India. He has published 240 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He has also edited and contributed to several books. His research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, tribology of nanocomposites, membranes, and pervaporation.
Affiliations and expertise
Dean of Research and Director of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, India

JH

Jozef T. Haponiuk

Prof. Jozef T. Haponiuk is Professor and Head of Department, at the Department of Polymer Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. Prof. Haponiuk is an experienced researcher in the fields of polymer composites, polymer blends, and associated materials. He has received a number of prizes and awards for his work.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Head of Department, Department of Polymers Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland

ST

Sabu Thomas

Prof. Sabu Thomas is a globally renowned scientist and one of the leading researchers in polymer science and nanotechnology. He currently serves as Professor of Polymer Science & Engineering and was the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on polymer blends, nanocomposites, green materials, and sustainable polymers.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Center of Excellence in Polymeric Materials for Medical Practice Devices, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

RR

Rakesh Reghunath

Rakesh Reghunath is Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering at NSS College of Engineering Palakkad, India. He has published 6 papers in peer- reviewed journals and presented his findings at many international conferences. He has also published one book chapter and his research focuses on tribology of fiber reinforced polymer composites.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India

SP

Sarath P. S.

Sarath P.S is Research scholar of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, India. He has published 8 papers in peer- reviewed journals and presented his findings at many international conferences. He has also published one book chapter and his research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, tribology of nanocomposites, coatings, and pervaporation.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India

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