Nanomaterials and Devices

11

Nanocomposites

Nanocomposites, which can be defined as composite materials with at least one nanoscale material dispersed in a matrix, are perhaps the most developed nanomaterials with applications in structural materials. Chapter 11 deals with the important aspects of nanocomposites, which includes nanoparticle surface modification, composite formation, and the synthesis of core–shell nanomaterials.

Keywords

Nanocomposites; core–shell particles; surface modification

Chapter Outline

11.1 Concept and History 294

11.2 Surface Modification of Nanomaterials and Their Applications 295

11.2.1 Nanosurface Engineering 296

11.2.2 Mechanism of Surface Modification of Nanoparticles 297

11.2.2.1 Coating Modification 298

11.2.2.2 Coupling Modification 298 ...