Functional Materials

Through advanced characterization and new fabrication techniques, the physics, chemistry, and structure of functional materials have become a central focus of investigation in materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering. This book presents a detailed overview of recent research developments on functional materials, including nanomaterials, synthesis, characterization, and applications. A series of chapters provides state-of-the-art information on structures and performance of polymer composites.
This volume contains topical articles by prominent leaders in this field. The research presented discusses design principles, candidate materials and systems, and current advances, and serves as a useful source of insight into this field. This book provides a strong understanding of the primary types of materials and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties. The relationships among processing, structure, properties, and performance components are explored throughout the chapters.

Ewa K-odzi-ska, PhD, holds a PhD from Nicolaus Copernicus University, Faculty of Chemistry, in Torun, Poland. For ten years, she has been doing research on determination and identification of microorganisms using the electromigration techniques for the purposes of medical diagnosis. She works at the Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes and investigates surface characteristics of biodegradable polymer material on the basis of zeta potential measurements. She has written several original articles, monographs, and chapters in books for graduate students and scientists. She has made valuable contributions to the theory and practice of electromigration techniques, chromatography, sample preparation, and application of separation science in pharmaceutical and medical analysis. Dr. Ewa K-odzi-ska is a member of editorial boards of ISRN Analytical Chemistry and the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering (IJCCE).

Preface;  An Overview on Nanosystems: Promises and Challenges for the Future; A. K. Haghi and G. E. Zaikov;  A Case Study on Performance of Nanoparticles Aggregates in Polymeric Nano Composites; G. E. Zaikov and A. K. Haghi;  A Note on Bond Energy Calculations in Nanostructured Material; A. K. Haghi and G. E. Zaikov;  A Comprehensive Review on Computational Methods for Nanoporous Polymer/Carbon Nanotube Membrane Separation; Arezo Afzali and Shima Maghsoodlou;  Effects of Polypropylene Fibers and Nano Particles on Microstructure of Fiber Reinforced Concrete; M. Mehdipour;  Improving of the functionality of glycinin by limited papain hydrolysis; A. V. Polyakov, A. N. Danilenko, I. L. Zhuravleva, I. G. Plashchina, S. V. Rudakov, A. S. Rudakova, and A. D. Shutov;  Rubbers Protection Against Aging: Structural, Diffusion and Kinetic Effects; V. F. Kablov and G. E. Zaikov;  A Case Study on Structuring and Electric Conductivity of Polymer Composites; J. N. Aneli, T. M. Natriashvili and G. E. Zaikov;  A Study on Magnetic Properties of Rb3C60 Single Crystal Fullerene; J. Chigvinadze, V. Buntar, G. Zaikov, S. Ashimov, T. Machaidze, and G. Donadze;  Modification of Ethylene Copolymers by Aminoalkoxy -, Glycidoxyalkoxysilanes; N. E. Temnikova, S. N. Rusanova, S. Yu. Sofina, O. V. Stoyanov, R. M. Garipov, A. E. Chalykh, V. K. Gerasimov, and G. E. Zaikov;  A Research Note on New Film-Forming Compositions on the Basis of Epoxy Resin and Industrially Produced Isocyanate; N. R. Prokopchuk and F. V. Morev;  A Research Note on Mechanism of development of a myocardial Infarction; A. A. Volodkin and G. E. Zaikov;  A Commentary Note on Structural Transformations of Piracetam under Lead Acetate Influence; O. V. Karpukhina, K. Z. Gumargalieva, S. B. Bokieva, and A. N. Inozemtsev;  A Research Note on Transport Properties of Films on a Basis Chitosan and Medicinal Substance; A. S. Shurshina, E. I. Kulish, and S. V. Kolesov;  A Research Note on Application of Polymers Containing Silicon Nanoparticles as Effective UV Protectors; A. A. Olkhov, M. A. Goldshtrakh, and G. E. Zaikov;  A Case Study on Biodegradable Compositions Based on Natural Polymers; S. G. Karpova, A. L. Iordanskii, A. A. Popov, S. M. Lomakin, and N. G. Shilkina;  A Research Note on the Influence of Hydrophilic Filler Content on the Fire Resistance of Composites Based on Epoxy Resin ED-20; V. F. Kablov, A. A. Zhivaev, N. A. Keibal, T. V. Krekaleva, and A. G. Stepanova;  A Research Note on Development of Glue Compositions with Improved Adhesion Characteristics to Materials of Different Nature; V. F. Kablov, N. A. Keibal, S. N. Bondarenko, D. A. Provotorova, and G. E. Zaikov;  Update on Basic Mathematical Relations with Particular Reference on Industrial Drying of Leather; A. K. Haghi and G. E. Zaikov;  A Research Note on Sorption-Active Carbon-Polymer Nanocomposites; Marina Bazunova, Rustam Tukhvatullin, Denis Valiev, Elena Kulish, and Gennady E. Zaikov;  Index