Polymer-Based Multifunctional Nanocomposites and Their Applications provides an up-to-date review of the latest advances and developments in the field of polymer nanocomposites. It will serve as a one-stop reference resource on important research accomplishments in the area of multifunctional nanocomposites, with a particular emphasis placed on the use of nanofillers and different functionality combinations. Edited and written by an expert team of researchers in the field, the book provides a practical analysis of functional polymers, nanoscience, and nanotechnology in important and developing areas, such as transportation engineering, mechanical systems, aerospace manufacturing, construction materials, and more.

The book covers both theory and experimental results regarding the relationships between the effective properties of polymer composites and those of polymer matrices and reinforcements.

• Presents a thorough and up-to-date review of the latest advances and developments in the field of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites
• Integrates coverage of fundamentals, research and development, and the range of applications for multifunctional polymers and their composites, such as in the automotive, aerospace, biomedical and electrical industries
• Supports further technological developments by discussing both theory and real world experimental data from academia and industry

1. General introduction to composite manufacturing 2. Micro and nano fillers used in composite engineering 3. Interphase engineering 4. Composite mechanics: Stimuli-responsive composites 5. Shape memory polymeric composites and their mechanisms 6. Fire-retardant composites and their applications 7. Smart composite fibers 8. Mechanically and chemically protective composite coatings for metal protections in aerospace and ocean engineering 9. Magnetic nanocomposites 10. Composites used for electrical engineering: Polymer nanocomposites used for flexible electronics 11. Polymer nanocomposites with 2D materials 12. Nanocomposites used for biomedical applications 13. 3D printed nanocomposites