Polymer nanocomposite materials :  applications in integrated electronic devices / 
edited by Ye Zhou, Guanglong Ding. 
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<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>Table of Contents<br/><br/>Preface xi<br/><br/>1 Introduction of Polymer Nanocomposites 1<br/>Teng Li, Guanglong Ding, Su-Ting Han, and Ye Zhou<br/><br/>1.1 Introduction 1<br/><br/>1.2 The Advantage of Nanocomposites 3<br/><br/>1.3 Classification of Nanoscale Fillers 5<br/><br/>1.3.1 One-Dimensional Nanofillers 5<br/><br/>1.3.2 Two-Dimensional Nanofillers 6<br/><br/>1.3.3 Three-Dimensional Nanofillers 6<br/><br/>1.4 The Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites 6<br/><br/>1.5 Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites 7<br/><br/>1.5.1 Ultrasonication-assisted Solution Mixing 8<br/><br/>1.5.2 Shear Mixing 9<br/><br/>1.5.3 Three Roll Milling 9<br/><br/>1.5.4 Ball Milling 10<br/><br/>1.5.5 Double-screw Extrusion 10<br/><br/>1.5.6 In Situ Synthesis 10<br/><br/>1.6 Conclusions and Future Outlook 11<br/><br/>References 11<br/><br/>2 Fabrication of Conductive Polymer Composites and Their Applications in Sensors 21<br/>Jiefeng Gao<br/><br/>2.1 Introduction 21<br/><br/>2.2 Fabrication Methods for CPCs 22<br/><br/>2.2.1 Melt Blending 23<br/><br/>2.2.2 Solution Blending 25<br/><br/>2.2.3 In Situ Polymerization 27<br/><br/>2.3 Morphologies 27<br/><br/>2.3.1 Random Dispersion of Nanofiller in the Polymer Matrix 27<br/><br/>2.3.2 Selective Distribution of Nanofillers on the Interface 29<br/><br/>2.3.2.1 Segregated Structure 29<br/><br/>2.3.2.2 Surface Coating 31<br/><br/>2.4 Application in Sensors 32<br/><br/>2.4.1 Strain Sensor 33<br/><br/>2.4.2 Piezoresistive Sensor 33<br/><br/>2.4.3 Gas Sensor 35<br/><br/>2.4.4 Temperature Sensor 38<br/><br/>2.5 Conclusion 40<br/><br/>References 41<br/><br/>3 Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites for Electronics 53<br/>Wei Wu<br/><br/>3.1 Introduction 53<br/><br/>3.2 Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites in Electronics 55<br/><br/>3.2.1 Polylactide 55<br/><br/>3.2.2 PCL 58<br/><br/>3.2.3 PVA 59<br/><br/>3.2.4 PVP 61<br/><br/>3.2.5 Cellulose 62<br/><br/>3.2.6 Chitosan 64<br/><br/>3.2.7 Silk 65<br/><br/>3.3 Challenges and Prospects 66<br/><br/>List of Abbreviations 67<br/><br/>References 67<br/><br/>4 Polymer Nanocomposites for Photodetectors 77<br/>Raj Wali Khan, Zheng Wen, and Zhenhua Sun<br/><br/>4.1 Introduction 77<br/><br/>4.2 Photodetector Brief 79<br/><br/>4.2.1 Photodiode 80<br/><br/>4.2.2 Photoconductor 80<br/><br/>4.3 Photodetectors Based on Novel Semiconductors 82<br/><br/>4.4 Photodetectors Based on Polymer Nanocomposites 87<br/><br/>4.4.1 Polymer–Polymer Nanocomposite 88<br/><br/>4.4.2 Polymer–Small Molecular Organic Nanocomposite 98<br/><br/>4.4.2.1 MEH-PPV–Small Molecular Organic Nanocomposite 98<br/><br/>4.4.2.2 P3HT-Small Molecular Organic Nanocomposite 99<br/><br/>4.4.3 Polymer–Polymer–Small Molecular Organic Nanocomposite 107<br/><br/>4.4.4 Polymer–Small Molecular Organic–Small Molecular Organic Nanocomposite 110<br/><br/>4.4.5 Polymer–Inorganic Nanocrystals Nanocomposite 112<br/><br/>4.4.5.1 MEH-PPV–Inorganic Nanocrystals Nanocomposite 112<br/><br/>4.4.5.2 P3HT–Inorganic Nanocrystals Nanocomposite 115<br/><br/>4.4.6 Polymer–Small Molecular Organic–Inorganic Nanocrystals Nanocomposite 120<br/><br/>4.5 Outlook 123<br/><br/>List of Abbreviations 123<br/><br/>References 124<br/><br/>5 Polymer Nanocomposites for Pressure Sensors 131<br/>Qi-Jun Sun and Xin-Hua Zhao<br/><br/>5.1 Introduction 131<br/><br/>5.2 Parameters for Pressure Sensors 132<br/><br/>5.2.1 Pressure Sensitivity 132<br/><br/>5.2.2 Linear Sensing Range 134<br/><br/>5.2.3 LOD and Response Speed 134<br/><br/>5.2.4 Reliability 134<br/><br/>5.3 Working Principles and Examples of Polymer Nanocomposite Based Pressure Sensors 135<br/><br/>5.3.1 Capacitive Pressure Sensors 135<br/><br/>5.3.2 Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors 137<br/><br/>5.3.3 Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Tactile Sensors Based on Polymer Nanocomposites 143<br/><br/>5.4 Applications of the Polymer Nanocomposite Based Pressure Sensors 148<br/><br/>5.4.1 Human Wrist Pulse Detection 148<br/><br/>5.4.2 Subtle Human Motion Detection 149<br/><br/>5.4.3 Texture Roughness Detection 151<br/><br/>5.4.4 E-skin Application 152<br/><br/>5.5 Performance of Pressure Sensors with the Polymer Nanocomposites Reported Over the Past Decade 153<br/><br/>5.6 Conclusion 154<br/><br/>References 154<br/><br/>6 The Application of Polymer Nanocomposites in Energy Storage Devices 157<br/>Ningyuan Nie, Mengmeng Hu, Jie Liu, Jiangqi Wang, Panpan Wang, Hua Wang, Zhenyuan Ji, Zhe Chen, and Yan Huang<br/><br/>6.1 Introduction 157<br/><br/>6.2 Electrodes 158<br/><br/>6.2.1 For Battery 158<br/><br/>6.2.1.1 Polymer–Graphene/Carbon Nanotube 158<br/><br/>6.2.1.2 Polymer Inorganic 161<br/><br/>6.2.1.3 Polymer–Organic Salt Graphene 163<br/><br/>6.2.2 For Supercapacitor 164<br/><br/>6.2.2.1 Polymer–Metal Oxide 165<br/><br/>6.2.2.2 Polymer–Graphene/Carbon Nanotube 165<br/><br/>6.2.2.3 Polymer–Metal Oxide–Graphene/Carbon Nanotubes 169<br/><br/>6.3 Electrolytes 171<br/><br/>6.3.1 For Battery 171<br/><br/>6.3.2 For Supercapacitor 172<br/><br/>6.4 Separator 174<br/><br/>6.4.1 For Battery 174<br/><br/>6.4.2 For Supercapacitors 175<br/><br/>6.5 Conclusion 176<br/><br/>References 177<br/><br/>7 Functional Polymer Nanocomposite for Triboelectric Nanogenerators 189<br/>Xingyi Dai, Jiancheng Han, Qiuqun Zheng, Cheng-Han Zhao, and Long-Biao Huang<br/><br/>7.1 Introduction 189<br/><br/>7.2 Triboelectric Nanogenerators 190<br/><br/>7.3 Functional Polymer Nanocomposite 194<br/><br/>7.4 Self-healing Triboelectric Nanogenerators 197<br/><br/>7.5 Shape Memory Triboelectric Nanogenerators 201<br/><br/>7.6 Biodegradable Triboelectric Nanogenerators 204<br/><br/>7.7 Conclusion 208<br/><br/>References 208<br/><br/>8 Polymer Nanocomposites for Resistive Switching Memory 211<br/>Qazi Muhammad Saqib, Muhammad Umair Khan, and Jinho Bae<br/><br/>8.1 Introduction 211<br/><br/>8.2 Resistive Switching Memory for Polymer Nanocomposite 213<br/><br/>8.2.1 Resistive Switching 213<br/><br/>8.2.2 Resistive Switching Memory Operating Mechanism 214<br/><br/>8.2.2.1 Formation and Rupture of Conductive Filaments 214<br/><br/>8.2.2.2 Cations and Anions Migration 216<br/><br/>8.2.2.3 Electrons Trapping and De-tapping 216<br/><br/>8.2.2.4 Other Conduction Mechanisms 216<br/><br/>8.2.3 Fabrication Techniques 217<br/><br/>8.2.4 Polymer Nanocomposite Materials 218<br/><br/>8.3 Polymer Nanocomposite Based RSM Devices 218<br/><br/>8.3.1 Oxide Based Polymer Nanocomposite RSM 218<br/><br/>8.3.2 Metal Based Nanoparticles for Polymer Nanocomposite RSM 222<br/><br/>8.3.3 Graphene Based Polymer Nanocomposite RSM 224<br/><br/>8.3.4 Quantum Dot Based Polymer Nanocomposite RSM 227<br/><br/>8.3.5 Polymer Based Nanocomposites for RSM 229<br/><br/>8.3.6 2D Material Based Polymer Nanocomposites RSM 231<br/><br/>8.3.7 Other Materials Used for Polymer Nanocomposite Based RSM 232<br/><br/>8.4 Concluding Remarks 233<br/><br/>Acknowledgments 234<br/><br/>References 234<br/><br/>8.A Performance Comparison According to Device Material and Structure 243<br/><br/>9 Polymer Nanocomposites for Temperature Sensing and Self-regulating Heating Devices 247<br/>Yi Liu, Han Zhang, and Emiliano Bilotti<br/><br/>9.1 Introduction 247<br/><br/>9.2 Conducting Mechanism and Percolation Theory 248<br/><br/>9.3 PTC Theory 249<br/><br/>9.4 Main Factors Influencing the PTC Effect 250<br/><br/>9.4.1 Effect of Filler Size and Shape 250<br/><br/>9.4.2 Effect of Filler Dispersion and Distribution 253<br/><br/>9.4.3 Effect of Mixed Filler 254<br/><br/>9.4.4 Effect of Polymer Thermal Expansion and Crystallinity 255<br/><br/>9.4.5 Effect of Polymer Transition Temperature 257<br/><br/>9.4.6 Effect of Polymer Blend 257<br/><br/>9.5 Temperature Sensors 259<br/><br/>9.6 Self-regulating Heating Devices 259<br/><br/>9.7 Conclusions 262<br/><br/>References 263<br/><br/>10 Polymer Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding Application 267<br/>Ajitha A. Ramachandran and Sabu Thomas<br/><br/>10.1 Introduction 267<br/><br/>10.2 Mechanism of EMI Shielding of Polymer Composites 268<br/><br/>10.2.1 Materials for EMI Shielding 269<br/><br/>10.3 Polymer Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding Application 270<br/><br/>10.3.1 Nanofiller Incorporated Conducting Polymer Composites 270<br/><br/>10.3.2 Polymer Blend Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding 271<br/><br/>10.3.3 Conducting Polymers for EMI Shielding Application 272<br/><br/>10.4 Characterization Techniques Used for the Electrical Studies of Polymer Composites 274<br/><br/>10.4.1 Conductivity Studies of Polymer Composites 274<br/><br/>10.4.2 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding Studies 276<br/><br/>10.5 Conclusion 278<br/><br/>References 279<br/><br/>Index 285 
<br/><br/> Polymer Nanocomposite Materials<br/><br/>Discover an authoritative overview of zero-, one-, and two-dimensional polymer nanomaterials<br/><br/>Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Applications in Integrated Electronic Devices delivers an original and insightful treatment of polymer nanocomposite applications in energy, information, and biotechnology. The book systematically reviews the preparation and characterization of polymer nanocomposites from zero-, one-, and two-dimensional nanomaterials.<br/><br/>The two distinguished editors have selected resources that thoroughly explore the applications of polymer nanocomposites in energy, information, and biotechnology devices like sensors, solar cells, data storage devices, and artificial synapses. Academic researchers and professional developers alike will enjoy one of the first books on the subject of this environmentally friendly and versatile new technology.<br/><br/>Polymer Nanocomposite Materials discusses challenges associated with the devices and materials, possible strategies for future directions of the technology, and the possible commercial applications of electronic devices built on these materials. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:<br/>A thorough introduction to the fabrication of conductive polymer composites and their applications in sensors<br/>An exploration of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for electronics and polymer nanocomposites for photodetectors<br/>Practical discussions of polymer nanocomposites for pressure sensors and the application of polymer nanocomposites in energy storage devices<br/>An examination of functional polymer nanocomposites for triboelectric nanogenerators and resistive switching memory<br/><br/>Perfect for materials scientists and polymer chemists, Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Applications in Integrated Electronic Devices will also earn a place in the libraries of sensor developers, electrical engineers, and other professionals working in the sensor industry seeking an authoritative one-stop reference for nanocomposite applications.  
<br/><br/><br/>About the Author<br/><br/>Ye Zhou is Professor at Shenzhen University. His research focuses on flexible and printed electronics, nanomaterials, nanocomposite materials, and nanoscale devices for technological applications.<br/><br/>Guanglong Ding is Associate Professor at Shenzhen University. His research focuses on 2D materials, and nanocomposite materials for memory and sensors.<br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9783527347445  9783527826490 3527826491 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.1002/9783527826490  doi 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Nanocomposites (Materials)<br/>Polymers.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TA418.9.N35 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>620.1/15