Aerospace Polymeric Materials

The book discusses the use of polymeric and composite materials in the aerospace industry, highlighting their strengths, such as their high strength-to-weight ratio and low cost. It also covers various methods of manufacturing and strengthening these materials, such as polymeric welding and reinforcement. The book is intended for engineers, materials scientists, researchers, and postgraduate students interested in polymeric composites.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

This book delves into the realm of polymeric and composite materials for the aerospace industry, exploring various general qualities of aviation materials such as strength, density, malleability, ductility, elasticity, toughness, brittleness, fusibility, conductivity, and thermal expansion. It sheds light on the capabilities of metals and alloys in maximizing their inherent qualities. However, the latest advancements in polymers and composites have sparked intriguing speculation about how to modify airplanes and shuttles to embrace a more polymeric and less metallic approach.

Polymeric materials have garnered significant attention due to their remarkable strength-to-weight ratio, cost-effectiveness, and the flexibility they offer in enhancing the desired characteristics. Strength, density, malleability, ductility, elasticity, toughness, brittleness, fusibility, conductivity, and thermal expansion are just a few of the fundamental qualities considered in the aviation industry.

Aerospace Polymeric Materials serves as a comprehensive resource, providing an overview of diverse methods associated with polymeric and composite materials for aerospace applications. Within its pages, readers will find discussions on a wide array of topics, including aerogel properties, polymeric welding, polymeric reinforcement, their properties, and manufacturing processes. Conducting polymer composites, electroactive polymeric composites, and polymer nanocomposite dielectrics are also explored in depth. Additionally, a summary of self-healing materials is presented, encompassing their significance, manufacturing methods, properties, and applications.

This book is designed to be a valuable guide for engineers, materials scientists, researchers, and postgraduate students from industry, academia, and laboratories actively engaged in the field of polymeric composites. Its comprehensive coverage and in-depth analysis make it an essential resource for those seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in this dynamic and rapidly evolving area.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119904892