Nanocomposites: Structure and Properties. - Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymers: a State of the Art Review. - Application of Non-Layered Nanoparticles in Polymer Modification. - Reinforcement of Thermosetting Polymers by the Incorporation of Micro- and Nanoparticles. - Polyimides Reinforced by a Sol-Gel Derived Organosilicon Nanophase: Synthesis and Structure-Property Relationships. - Layered Silicate/Rubber Nanocomposites via Latex and Solution Intercalations. - Property Improvements of an Epoxy Resin by Nanosilica Particle Reinforcement. - Special Characterization Methods and Modeling. - Micro-Scratch Testing and Finite Element Simulation of Wear Mechanisms of Polymer Composites. - Determination of the Interface Strength of Polymer-Polymer Joints by a Curved Interface Tensile Test. - Manufacturing and Characterization of Microfibrillar Reinforced Composites from Polymer Blends. - Tribological Characteristics of Micro- and Nanoparticle Filled Polymer Composites. - Macrocomposites: Processing and Application. - Production of Thermoplastic Towpregs and Towpreg-Based Composites. - Manufacturing of Tailored Reinforcement for Liquid Composite Molding Processes. - Deconsolidation and Reconsolidation of Thermoplastic Composites During Processing. - Long Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in Automotive Applications. - Mechanical Performance of Macrocomposites. - Deformation Mechanisms in Knitted Fabric Composites. - Impact Damage in Composite Laminates. - Discontinuous Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites. - Accelerated Testing Methodology for Polymer Composite Durability. Language: English