Description

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Dispersion methods of carbon nanotubes for the development of polymeric nanocomposites: characterization and application.- Thermoplastic nanocomposites with carbon nanotubes.- Graphite Based Nanocomposites to Enhance Mechanical Properties.- Optimization and scaling up of the fabrication process of polymer nanocomposites: Polyamide 6 / montmorillonite case study.- Influences of Morphology and Doping on the Photoactivity of TiO2 Nanostructures.- Foam-glass-crystal materials.- High temperature polymer nanocomposites.- Energy absorption and low-velocity impact performance of nanocomposites: Cones and sandwich structures.- Predictions of energy absorption of aligned carbon nanotube/epoxy composites.- Silver nanocluster/silica composite coatings obtained by sputtering for antibacterial applications.- Recent advances on the utilization of nanoclays and organophosphorus compounds in polyurethane foams for increasing flame retardancy.- Ecological assessment of nano materials for the production of electrostatic/electrochemical energy storage systems.

About the Author

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Dr James Njuguna is a Reader at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen (UK); (formerly Cranfield University, UK). He is formerly the Course Director for the Motorsport Engineering and Management Masters programme and previously run the same programme as Programme Director. James holds a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from City University, London, and previously worked as a certified aircraft engineer before embarking on a research career. He is the author/co-author of a significant number of publications, including textbooks and book chapters.