Polymer Composites with Functionalized Nanoparticles

Professor Krzysztof Pielichowski, head of Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology, is an expert in polymer (nano)technology and chemistry, particularly in the areas of polymer nanocomposites with engineering polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials containing POSS. Prof. Pielichowski is currently performing a research programme in the area of preparation of engineering polymer nanocomposites with improved thermal and mechanical properties for construction applications. Dr. Tomasz M. Majka is Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology. He is an expert in polymer technology, especially in the area of pyrolysis and flammability of composite polymeric materials. Research works are focused on new flame retardants and heat stabilizers for engineering (construction) polymers, such as polyamides and polyoxymethylene. Member of the Polish Committee for Standardization, Technical Committee No. 141 – Plastics.

• 1. Preface2. Synthesis Routes of Functionalized Nanoparticles3. Design and Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites4. Specific Interactions and Self-Organization in Polymer / Functionalized Nanoparticle Systems5. Polymer Composites with functionalized Silica6. Functionalized Clay-containing Composites7. Functionalized POSS-based Hybrid Composites8. Polymer Composites with Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene9. Composite Materials with Functionalized Nanosilver and Nanogold10. Polymer Nanocomposites with Decorated Metal Oxides11. Optical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites with Functionalized Nanoparticles12. Magnetic Properties of Polymer / Functionalized Nanoparticles Composites13. Functionalized Nanoparticle-containing Composites for Sensor Applications14. Medical Applications of Polymer / Functionalized Nanoparticle systems15. Decomposition Behaviour of Polymer Nanocomposites16. Polymer Composites Containing Functionalized Nanoparticles and the Environment17. Future Perspectives