Polyaniline Blends, Composites, and Nanocomposites summarizes recent advances in polyaniline-based blends, composites and nanocomposites. Polyaniline (PANI) is a conducting polymer with a range of potential applications, particularly in electronics and packaging. The book covers the preparation, characterization and application of PANI-based composites, including the structure-property relationship and modification of PANI. Offers an in-depth update on the major findings and observations in the field of polyaniline-based blends, composites and nanocomposites, with contributions from leading researchers in industry, academia, government and private research institutions worldwide. An application-oriented, practical guide to the development and application of this polymeric material.

The book includes discussion of reinforcement of polyaniline via addition of carbon-based materials, blends with thermoplastics, thermosets, natural and synthetic rubber, and polyaniline based composites and nanocomposites, with an emphasis on enabling polymer scientists and engineers to more effectively utilize this material in new applications.

Key Features
Includes an in-depth update on the state of research into this exciting material, with detailed and practical information for developing emerging applications of polyaniline
Enables polymer scientists and engineers to overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities relating to polyaniline, e.g., solubility of the polymer, improving conductivity and more
Includes detailed coverage of the preparation, characterization and application of PANI-based composites in detail, along with the structure-property relationship and modification of PANI
Readership
Researchers in academia and industry primarily postgraduate level research students and researchers in industrial R&D, working in the area of polyaniline based blends, composites and nanocomposites

Table of Contents
1. Polyaniline based blends, composites and nanocomposites: State of Art, New Challenges and Opportunities
2. Polyaniline: Structure and properties relationship
3. Modification of Polyaniline
4. Reinforcements and Characterization of carbon-based Polyaniline composites
5. Nano/micro sized polyaniline materials based blends and composites
6. Polyaniline nano/micro materials based blends and composites
7. Nano and Micro patterning of Polyaniline
8. Polyaniline based blends: thermoplastic and thermoset
9. Polyaniline based blends: natural rubber and synthetic rubber
10. Polyaniline based composites and nanocomposites
11. Characterization of Polyaniline based blends, composites and nanocomposites
12. Polyaniline/natural polymers composites and nanocomposites
13. Biomedical application of Polyaniline based blends, composites and nanocomposites
14. Applications of Polyaniline based blends, composites and nanocomposites
15. Other applications of Polyaniline based blends, composites and nanocomposites