Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials: Structure and Chemistry

Hybrid polymer composites materials can best be described as materials that are comprised of synthetic polymers as well as biological/inorganic/organic derived constituents. The combination of unique properties that emerge as a consequence of the particular arrangement and interactions between the different constituents provides immense opportunities for advanced material technologies. The synthesis and design of hybrid polymer composite materials in which numerous constituents are organized across multiple length scales to harness synergistic effects and to facilitate novel functionalities has recently emerged due to recent advancements in polymer chemistry, that facilitate the precise coupling of synthetic polymer and biological- or inorganic-derived constituents into complex-structured supramolecular entities that can serve as building blocks for functional materials To harness the potential that is afforded by hybrid polymer composite materials the different volumes will bring an interdisciplinary effort to accomplish a more detailed understanding of the interplay between synthesis, structure, characterization, processing, applications and performance of these advanced materials. Volume One focuses on the structure and chemistry of polymer hybrid materials; Volume Two  on various processing methods; Volume Three on their properties and characterization and Volume Four on applications. Provides clear understanding of the present state of the art and the growing utility of Hybrid Polymer Composite MaterialsIncludes contributions from world renowned experts on Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials and discusses the combination of different kinds of materials procured from diverse resourcesDiscusses the synthesis, chemistry, processing, fundamental properties and applications of Hybrid Polymer Composite MaterialsProvides an insight on the potential of Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials for advanced applications