High-Performance Elastomeric Materials Reinforced by Nano-Carbons

High-Performance Elastomeric Materials Reinforced by Nanocarbons: Multifunctional Properties and Industrial Applications provides detailed information on the latest techniques and state-of-the-art developments regarding elastomeric materials reinforced by nano-carbon. The book supports academic researchers and postgraduate students who are looking to further advance the research and study of high-performance, multifunctional materials. In addition, it enables those in industry to improve manufacture and end products by using these materials.

• Enables the reader to understand the latest advanced applications of high-performance elastomers reinforced by nano-carbons
• Unlocks the door to essential properties for harsh environments, such as thermal conductivity, oil resistance, permeability, de-icing, and cracking resistance
• Covers the processability of elastomers reinforced by nano-carbons, including extrusion, compression, molding methods and techniques

Luca Valentini is an Associate Professor of Materials Science and Technology at the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of the University of Perugia, Italy. Prof. Valentini received his Master's degree in Physics from the University of Perugia, and his PhD degree in Materials Science from the University of Napoli ''Federico II'' in 2001. He was Assistant Professor at the University of Perugia from 2006 to 2015. Prof. Valentini's current research topics include functional properties of polymer nanocomposites, bionicomposites based on nano-carbons, electrical, mechanical and optical properties of thin films based on nano-carbons.