Metal-polymer nanocomposites
Luigi Nicolais, Gianfranco Carotenuto
Wiley-Interscience
A unique guide to an essential area of nanoscience   <P>Interest in nano-sized metals has increased greatly due to their special characteristics and suitability for a number of advanced applications. As technology becomes more refined--including the ability to effectively manipulate and stabilize metals at the nanoscale--these materials present ever-more workable solutions to a growing range of problems.   <P>Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites provides the first guide solely devoted to the unique properties and applications of this essential area of nanoscience. It offers a truly multidisciplinary approach, making the text accessible to readers in physical, chemical, and materials science as well as areas such as engineering and topology.   <P>The thorough coverage includes:      <UL>   <LI>The chemical and physical properties of nano-sized metals</LI>   <LI>Different approaches to the synthesis of metal-polymer nanocomposites (MPN)</LI>   <LI>Advanced characterization techniques and methods for study of MPN</LI>   <LI>Real-world applications, including color filters, polarizers, optical sensors, nonlinear optical devices, and more</LI>   <LI>An extensive list of references on the topics covered</LI></UL>      <P>A unique, cutting-edge resource for a vital area of nanoscience development, Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites is an invaluable text for students and practitioners of materials science, engineering, polymer science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and optics.