Carbon Composites: Composites with Nanotubes, Nanomaterials, and Graphene Oxide

This book explores the unique properties of carbon nanomaterials and their diverse applications in various fields, including composite materials, sensors, energy storage, and healthcare. It discusses the synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of carbon nanotubes and graphene, as well as their use in energy applications and the development of reinforced metal matrix composites and non-metallic composites.

Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

This comprehensive volume explores the remarkable role of carbon nanomaterials in nanotechnology and nanoscience, showcasing their exceptional chemical, mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Carbon nanomaterials find diverse applications in the realm of super-strong composite materials, intelligent sensors, energy storage and conversion, supercapacitors, and various other fields. Instead of focusing solely on mechanics, this volume delves into the critical roles of materials science and engineering in the development of composite materials.

The result of extensive research conducted by a team of highly qualified experts in the field of experimental and theoretical research on graphene and its derivatives, this volume provides detailed descriptions of experimental methods for obtaining and characterizing chemically modified graphene samples. It also reviews the potential application areas and modifications of graphene-based composite materials, while interpreting the fascinating physical effects discovered for the first time regarding graphene materials under consideration.

This book comprehensively covers the innovative methodologies and strategies employed in the research area of carbon materials, encompassing:

Synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of carbon nanotubes and graphene
Surface modification of graphene
Carbon-based nanostructured materials
The utilization of carbon nanomaterials for energy applications
Development of carbon nanotubes reinforced metal matrix composites and non-metallic composites, along with their extensive range of potential end-use applications
Key challenges to the successful and widespread implementation of carbon nanotubes reinforced metal matrix composites and non-metallic composites
Methods for quantification and improved control of carbon nanotube distributions
Recent research and design trends for carbon nanomaterials-based sensors for diverse applications

By presenting a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and applications in carbon nanomaterials, this volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, and students in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science, and engineering.

Weight: 790g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774912492