Manufacturing of Nanocomposites with Engineering Plastics

Marc Notes: Collating recent research findings on the manufacturing, properties, and applications of nanocomposites with engineering plastics, this resource specifically examines topics of engineering plastics, rheology, thermo-mechanical properties, wear, flame retardancy, modelling, filler surface modification and more. It represents a ready reference for managers and scholars working in the areas of polymer and nanocomposite materials science, as well as providing introductory information for those new to the field. Contributor Bio:  Mittal, Vikas Vikas Mittal is a polymer engineer at BASF in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Dr Mittal is well known within the academic and industrial sector for his work on polymer nanocomposites. He has authored several papers and book chapters on the subject, and his research interests also include novel filler surface modifications, thermal stability enhancements and polymer latexes with functionalised surfaces.