Since the publication of the successful first edition of the book in 2010, the field has matured and a large number of advancements have been made to the science of polymer nanotube nanocomposites (PNT) in terms of synthesis, filler surface modification, as well as properties. Moreover, a number of commercial applications have been realized. The aim of this second volume of the book is, thus, to update the information presented in the first volume as well as to incorporate the recent research and industrial developments.

This edited volume brings together contributions from a variety of senior scientists in the field of polymer nanotube composites technology to shed light on the recent advances in these commercially important areas of polymer technology. The book provides the following features:

Vikas Mittal is currently an assistant professor in the Chemical Engineering Department of The Petroleum Institute at Abu Dhabi. He obtained his PhD in 2006 from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland. He also worked as a polymer engineer at BASF Polymer Research in Ludwigshafen, Germany. His research interests include polymer nanocomposites, compatibilization of organic and inorganic materials, polymer colloids, thermal stability studies, and? anti-corrosion coatings.?He has published more than 50 journal publications, authored as well as edited several books on these subjects.

Preface xiii1 Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites:  A Review of Synthesis Methods, Properties and Applications 1Joel Fawaz and Vikas Mittal1.1  Introduction 2 1.2 Methods of Nanotube Nanocomposites Synthesis 4 1.3 Properties of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites 18 1.4 Applications 38 References 402 Functionalization Strategies for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Integration into Epoxy Matrices 45J.M. González-Domínguez, A.M. Díez-Pascual, A. Ansón-Casaos, M.A. Gómez-Fatou, and M. T. Martínez2.1 Introduction 46 2.2 Covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT 51 2.3 Non-covalent Strategies for the Production of SWCNT/Epoxy Composites 62 2.4 Effect of Functionalization on the Epoxy Physical Properties 76 2.5 Applications of Functionalized SWCNTs in Epoxy Composites 104 2.6 Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook 106 Acknowledgements 108 References 1093 Multiscale Modeling of Polymer?Nanotube Nanocomposites 117Maenghyo Cho and Seunghwa Yang3.1 Introduction 117 3.2 Molecular Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites 121 3.3 Micromechanics Modeling and Simulation of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites 132 3.4 Fully Integrated Multiscale Model for Elastoplastic Behavior with Imperfect Interface 145 3.5 Conclusion and Perspective on Future Trends 158 References 1604 SEM and TEM Characterization of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites 167Francisco Solá4.1 Introduction 167 4.2 Imaging CNTs in Polymer Matrices by SEM 168 4.3 Mechanical Properties of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ SEM 172 4.4 Imaging CNT in Polymer Matrices by TEM 176 4.5 Mechanical Properties of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites by In-Situ TEM 180 4.6 Conclusions and Future Outlook 181 Acknowledgement 182 References 1835 Polymer-Nanotube Nanocomposites for Transfemoral Sockets 187S. Arun and S. Kanagaraj5.1 Introduction 188 5.2 Materials Used for the Socket System 190 5.3 Summary 204 Acknowledgements 204 References 2046 Micro-Patterning of Polymer Nanotube Nanocomposites 211Naga S. Korivi6.1 Introduction 211 6.2 Micro-Patterning Methods 213 6.3 Conclusions 230 Acknowledgments 231 References 2317 Carbon Nanotube-Based Hybrid Materials and Their Polymer Composites 239Tianxi Liu, Wei Fan, and Chao Zhang7.1 Introduction 240 7.2 Structures and Properties of Carbon Nanomaterials 242 7.3 Strategies for the Hybridization of CNTs with Carbon Nanomaterials 247 7.4 Preparation of CNT-Based Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites 257 7.5 Physical Properties of CNT-Based Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites 262 7.6 Summary 272 Acknowledgements 273 References 2738 Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams 279Marcelo Antunes and José Ignacio Velasco8.1 Introduction 279 8.2 Basic Concepts of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams 281 8.3 Main Polymer Nanocomposite Foaming Technologies 282 8.4 Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams 287 8.5 Recent Developments and New Applications of Polymer- Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Foams 312 8.6 Conclusions 320 Acknowledgements 322 References 3239 Processing and Properties of Carbon Nanotube/Polycarbonate Composites 333Shailaja Pande, Bhanu Pratap Singh, and Rakesh Behari Mathur9.1 Introduction 333 9.2 Fabrication/ Processing of CNT/PC Composites 335 9.3 Mechanical Properties of CNT/PC Composites 344 9.4 Electrical Properties of CNT/PC Composites 355 9.5 Conclusions 359 References 36110 Advanced Microscopy Techniques for a Better Understanding of the Polymer/Nanotube Composite Properties 365K. Masenelli-Varlot, C. Gauthier, L. Chazeau, F. Dalmas, T. Epicier, and J.Y. Cavaillé10.1 Introduction 365 10.2 Near-Field Microscopies 367 10.3 Transmission Electron Microscopy 372 10.4 Scanning Electron Microscopy 387 10.5 Focused Ion Beam Microscopy 395 10.6 Conclusions 396 Acknowledgements 398 References 39811 Visualization of CNTs in Polymer Composites 405Wenjing Li and Wolfgang Bauhofer11.1 Introduction 405 11.2 Experimental 408 11.3 Visualization of CNTs at High Accelerating Voltage (5-15 kV) 408 11.4 Visualization of CNTs at Low Accelerating Voltage (0.3-5 kV) 417 11.5 Essential Requirements and Tips for CNT Visualization 423 11.6 Conclusion 424 Acknowledgement 425 References (with DOI) 425 Reference List 42612 Polymer Nanotube Composites: Latest Challenges and  Applications 429Amal M. K. Esawi and Mahmoud M. Farag12.1 Carbon Nanotubes 430 12.2 Case Studies 440 12.3 Conclusions 459 References 460 Index