Nanotechnology In Polymers

by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Amar Singh Singha

Overview

Polymer based nanomaterials have revolutionized the research efforts in the diverse fields and have led to the growth of the variety of functions of the polymers to more advanced high end applications. Motivated by the increasing interest in various types of polymeric materials to enhance the material properties, various types of nanomaterials and polymers are presently available, raising the possibility of tuning polymeric nanomaterials properties for speci?c applications by varying various reaction parameters. Polymer based materials continue to become increasingly important in numerous engineering and medical applications. Advanced synthesis techniques are the key to develop new functionality for polymers as well as nanomaterials. A number of methods make it possible to tailor the size, chemical composition, or properties of these materials based on given requirements.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626993723
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	385
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Vijay Kumar Thakur, Ph.D. is a Research Scientist of Temasek Laboratories@ NTU, Research Techno Plaza, BorderX Block,Vijay Kumar Thakur, Ph.D. is a Research Scientist of Temasek Laboratories@ NTU, Research Techno Plaza, BorderX Block, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore. He received his B.Sc. from Himachal Pradesh University-Shimla and M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from the same university in 2006. Subsequently he received his Ph.D. in 2009 from National Institute of Technology – Hamirpur, INDIA in Synthesis of Polymers. His expertise is in synthesis of polymers, nano materials, biocomposites, nanocomposites, surface modifications of polymers and nano materials through various techniques, and high performance capacitors. Dr. Thakur has two book chapters to his credit and has published 40 research papers in reputed international journals around the globe along with 37 publications in proceedings of international/national conferences. He has been included in the “Marquis Who’s Who in the World” in the field of Science and Engineering for the year 2011.





Prof. A.S. Singha received his M.Sc., M. Phil. and Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from the Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill Shimla (INDIA), in 1983. He is a Professor of Polymer Chemistry at the National Institute of Technology–Hamirpur, INDIA. He is currently serving as Head of Chemistry Department as well as Registrar of the institute. He is the author of more than 200 international research publications, coauthored 2 books and has a number of book chapters to his credits. Dr. Singha serves on the Editorial Board of International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization (Taylor & Francis) and ISST Journal of Applied Chemistry. His current research interests involve applied and fundamental work on the processing, characterization and applications of natural fibers, polymers, composites, nanocomposites, hydrogels, removal of toxic heavy metal ions, drug delivery, controlled release of insecticides/pesticides etc. He has been associated with the institute as HOD (1996-1998; 2002-2006; 2009 onwards); Dean Academic (2002-07), Dean Planning & Development (2007-2009) and Registrar (2009 onward) during his stay in the institute.