Tribology of Polymeric Nanocomposites

The area of tribology deals with the design, friction, wear and lubrication of interacting surfaces. Polymer nanocomposite materials are fresh and offer remarkable improvements in friction and wear.

This book gives a comprehensive description of polymeric nanocomposites, as well as their use in tribological applications. It provides the preparation techniques, friction and wear mechanisms, properties of polymeric nanocomposites, characterization, evaluation and selection methodology. It also provides various examples of the application of polymeric nanocomposites.

* Provides a complete reference to the selection of polymeric nanocomposites
* Explains the theory through real world applications
* More than 20 international tribology experts contribute to their area of expertise

1. Preface: Tribological Applications of Polymers and their Composites -Past, Present and Future Prospects
2. Bulk Composites Against Metallic Counterparts
2.1 Use of Spherical Nanoparticles
2.1.1 The Influence of Nanoparticle Fillers in Polymer Matrices on Formation
2.1.2 Synergistic Effects of Nanoparticles and Traditional Tribo-Fillers on Sliding Wear of Polymeric Hybrid Composites
2.1.3 The Influence of Nanoparticle Fillers on the Friction and Wear Behavior of Polymer Matrices
2.1.4 Tribological Behavior of Polymer Nanocomposites Prepared by Dispersion of Nanofillers in Molten Thermoplastics
2.1.5 Sliding Wear Performance of Epoxy Based Nanocomposites
2.1.6 Wearing Simulation of a Polymer - Steel Sliding Pair Considering Temperature and Time Deponent Material Properties
2.2 Use of Carbon Nanotubes
2.2.1 On the Friction and Wear of Carbon Nanofiber- Reinforced PEEK- Based Polymer Composites
2.2.2 Wear Behavior of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Polyethylene and Epoxy Composites
2.2.3 Tribology Properties of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composites
3. Scratch / Wear Resistance of Nanocomposites / Coatings
3.1 Wear and Wear Maps of Coatings
3.2 Hybridized Carbon Nanocomposite Thin Films: Synthesis, Structures and Tribological Properties
3.3 Friction and Sliding Wear of "Nanomodified"
Rubbers and their Coatings: Some New Developments
3.4 Scratch Resistance of Protective Sol-Gel Coatings on Polymeric Substrates
3.5 Scratch Behavior of Polymeric Materials
3.6 Wear and Scratch Damage in Polymer Nanocomposites
4. Developments of Nanocomposites / Coatings for Special Applications
4.1 Polytetrafluoroethylene Matrix Nanocomposites for Tribological Applications
4.2. Development of Nanostructured Slide-Coatings for Automotive Components
4.3 Friction and Wear Behavior of PEEK and its
Composite Coatings
4.4 Polymer Composite Bearings with Engineered Tribo-Surfaces
4.5 Novel Nanocomposites and Hybrids for Lubricating Coating Applications