The use of polymer composites in various engineering applications has become state of the art. This multi-author volume provides a useful summary of updated knowledge on polymer composites in general, practically integrating experimental studies, theoretical analyses and computational modeling at different scales, i. e., from nano- to macroscale. Detailed consideration is given to four major areas: structure and properties of polymer nanocomposites, characterization and modeling, processing and application of macrocomposites, and mechanical performance of macrocomposites. The idea to organize...

The use of polymer composites in various engineering applications has become state of the art. This multi-author volume provides a useful summary of updated knowledge on polymer composites in general, practically integrating experimental studies, theoretical analyses and computational modeling at different scales, i. e., from nano- to macroscale. Detailed consideration is given to four major areas: structure and properties of polymer nanocomposites, characterization and modeling, processing and application of macrocomposites, and mechanical performance of macrocomposites. The idea to organize...

Die Dynamik des Alterns moderner Gesellschaften erfahrt inzwischen als demographi sches Phanomen und sozialpolitische Herausforderung breite Aufmerksamkeit. Vor die sem Hintergrund uberrascht es, dass die raumlichen Bezuge jenes Prozesses bislang selbst aus Sicht der Raumwissenschaften nur am Rande aufgegriffen wurden. Das Er kenntnisinteresse dieser sozial- und bevolkerungsgeographischen Arbeit ist deshalb vor rangig auf die Wechselwirkungen der Bezuge zwischen Personen und deren Umwelten im hoheren Erwachsenenalter in ihrer Vielschichtigkeit, Komplexitat und Konkretheit gerichtet....

Multi-Functionality of Polymer Composites: Challenges and New Solutions brings together contributions from experts in the field of multifunctionality, presenting state-of-the-art discussion of this exciting and rapidly developing field, thus key enabling technologies for future applications.

The text will enable engineers and materials scientists to achieve multifunctionality in their own products using different types of polymer matrices and various nano- and micro-sized fillers and reinforcements, including, but not limited to, carbon nanotubes and graphene. In addition,...