Novel Structural and Functional Material Properties Enabled by Nanocomposite Design

• Other Authors: Eckert, Jürgen (Editor), Kiener, Daniel (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; Materials science; laser-induced periodic surface structures; silicon nanocrystals; surface plasmon-polaritons; femtosecond laser pulses; amorphous silicon; electrophysical measurements; Raman spectroscopy; urushiol; polyacrylonitrile (PAN); electrospinning; acid membrane; nanofibers; enameloid; microstructure; shark; teeth; biodegradable polymers; graphene; carbon nanotubes; nanocomposites; thermal transport properties; design of experiments; multiphysics simulations; bulk metallic glass; Vitreloy 1; nanoindentation; cold rolling; densification; inhomogeneity; sintering bonding; Cu nanoparticles; liquid Ga; aluminum metal matrix composites; gas tightness; thermoelectric materials; copper sulfide; crystal structure; conductivity; diffusion; thermal conductivity; Seebeck coefficient; superionic conductors; biosensor; physical surface modification; dip coating; functionalized carbon nanotube; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy; W/Cu composite; nanocrystalline; high-pressure torsion; citrate-coated magnetic nanoparticle; forward osmosis; draw solution; osmotic pressure; non-ideality analysis; n/a
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Nanocomposites have the potential for novel material properties that significantly exceed the capabilities of their individual constituent phases, thereby enabling the exploration of gaps in material property charts. In this book, we aim to provide an overview of the current state of the art, enabling the investigation of novel structural and functional material properties through better understanding and implementation of nanocomposite design. The covered properties of interest encompass the whole material usage span, starting from the structural modifications of nanocomposites by employing different synthesis routes, to assessing their microstructure-dependent mechanical properties such as strength, ductility, and high-temperature stability. Furthermore, we address the functional characteristics of nanocomposites, such as soft magnetic properties or thermoelectricity, as well as tailored property adjustment through design strategies (bioinspired design, chemical sensitivity, bio sensing). Thus, the included contributions detail methods for the synthesis, characterization, modeling, and in-depth understanding of the mechanisms governing the outstanding properties of this fascinating material class.