This textbook covers the processing of advanced composites and their various technologies, with special emphasis on the distinct characteristics of processability. The book covers the impact of different processing techniques on the performance and characteristics of the final product. Written with a didactic approach, the volume contains extensive illustrations and pedagogic features (including examples and exercises) to help the reader assess and correlate existing technologies. The book will be useful as a text in graduate courses in processing of polymers and composites and can additionally be used as a professional reference.

The use of polymeric nanocomposites (PNCs) as matrix in fabric reinforced composites leads to a novel concept of fabric reinforced nanocomposite-matrix composite (FRNC). This book explains the development of polyetherimide (PEI)/nanoclay nanocomposites by specially developed vibration casting method. These nanocomposites are fabricated with varying content of nanoclay in PEI. It further explains the development of FRNC using compression moulding technology. FRNC is developed by reinforcing E-glass fabric in nanocomposite matrix. The nanocomposite with optimum mechanical, thermal and dielectric properties along with the least transmission loss and reflection loss is chosen as matrix for FRNC. The mechanical properties, thermal properties and electromagnetic transparency of the FRNC are found to be excellent. The structure-property relationship and various mechanisms involved are also discussed. FRNC has immense potential to be used for specialized applications in aerospace, defence, automotives, pressure vessels, etc.

The usage of nanoscience and nanotechnology in engineering directly links academic research in the above two fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology to industries and daily life. As a result, numerous nanomaterials, nanodevices and nanosystems for various engineering purposes have been developed and used for human betterment. This book, which consists of eight self-contained chapters, provides the essential theoretical knowledge and important experimental techniques required for the research and development on nanoscience and nanotechnology in engineering, and deals with the five key topics in this area Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Engineering is based on the many lectures and courses presented around the world by its authors.