Elastomer-Based Composites and Nanocomposites

Elastomer-Based Composite and Nanocomposites: Fundamentals, Recycling and Applications delves into advancements and innovations in the field of elastomer-based composites and nanocomposites. Edited by renowned scholars and leading industrial experts, the book provides comprehensive coverage of the properties and applications of reinforcement agents, filler morphology, synthesis, functionalization, processing, and characterization. The content is designed to serve as a crucial resource for researchers, materials scientists, engineers, and chemists dedicated to the development of polymer materials and elastomer-based composites. The book also addresses the structural, mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of these composites, offering insights into their practical applications and potential for recycling.Each chapter presents detailed studies and findings, making it an indispensable reference for both academic and industrial pursuits in this dynamic field. - Includes case studies on challenges, along with solutions based on academic and industrial collaborations - Provides insights into future and applied research from both academic and commercial perspectives - Covers filler-matrix adhesion and modification procedures to improve performance - Provides a wide range of nanofillers, including their characterization and impact on final application

- Elastomer-based polymeric matrices: Blends and alloys - Elastomeric materials from natural resources: extraction and synthesis - Generality of elastomer-based composites and nanocomposite materials: functional properties, characterization parameters, and opportunities for their broader engineering application - Elastomer-based composite materials: Specific characterization techniques, requirements, and ecological concerns - Rheology and mechanical properties of elastomeric material-based composites and nanocomposites - Nanofillers for elastomer-based composite materials: Synthesis, characterization, filler-matrix interfaces, and interactions - Elastomer composites and nanocomposite materials based on natural fibers: From preparation to applications - Clay nanofiller-based elastomer nanocomposites: Preparation, characterization, and applications - Elastomer composites and nanocomposite materials based on graphene and its derivatives: From preparation to applications - Elastomer recycling: Separation and valorization - Advances and functional elastomer composites and nanocomposite materials: Case studies and applications