Author:Fuku, Xolile G; Modibedi, Remegia MDate:Dec 2019Nanoscience has shown itself to be one of the most exciting areas in science, with experimental developments being driven by pressing demands for new technological applications. It is a highly multidisciplinary research field, and the ...Read more
Author:Ojijo, Vincent O; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Oct 2018Although polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) are now a relatively well-established technology, nanoparticles (NPs) such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene are opening up new application areas in engineering PNCs. Therefore, research and ...Read more
Author:Salehiyan, Reza; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Oct 2018This chapter discusses the roles of different nanoparticle types such as clays, CNTs, and graphene-based materials in the rubber manufacturing processes. It is shown that nanoparticles not only reinforce rubber matrices, but they can also ...Read more
Author:Sinha Ray, J; Sinha Ray, SuprakashDate:Feb 2018The performance of a heterogeneous material, such as polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) is dictated by three main factors: (i) the inherent properties of the components; (ii) interfacial interactions; and (iii) structure of the PNCs. The structure ...Read more
Author:Aramide, BP; Popoola, API; Sadiku, ER; Aramide, FO; Pityana, Sisa LDate:Jul 2020Wear-resistant materials (WRMs) have attracted enormous attention because of their general usages in the biomedical, medical, military, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. The wear of an article causes persistent devaluation, ...Read more