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Compatibilization of Polymer Blends
Micro and Nano Scale Phase Morphologies, Interphase Characterization, and Properties
Coordinators: A. R Ajitha, Thomas Sabu
Language: EnglishSubjects for Compatibilization of Polymer Blends:
Keywords
Amphiphilicity; ATRP polymerization; Automobile industry; Biocompatibility; Biodegradable; Biomaterials; Biomedical engineering; Blend; Block copolymer; Block copolymers; Colloid; Compatibility; Compatibilization; Compatibilized blends; Compatibilized polymers; Compatibilizer; Copolymer; Coupling agents; Cross-polarization; Crystallinity; Crystallization; Dispersion; Dynamic shearing; Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy; Fuel economic; Homopolymer; Homopolymers; Image analysis; Interaction parameter; Interactions; Interchange catalysts; Interface; Interfacial adhesion; Interfacial tension; Interfacial tensions; Interphase; Isothermal crystallization; Janus particle; Light scattering; Lightweight; Linear viscoelastic; Mössbauer study; Mechanochemical methods; Mechanochemistry; Melting behavior; Microfillers; Microscopy; Microstructure; Miscibility; Mixing entropy; Molecular architecture; Monte Carlo simulations; Morphology; Multicomponent blends; Multiphase compatibilizer; Nanofillers Janus nanoparticles; Nanofillers; Nanoparticle; Neutron scattering; Nonisothermal crystallization; Packaging materials; Permeability; Phase morphology
640 p. · 15x22.8 cm · Paperback
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Compatibilization of Polymer Blends: Micro and Nano Scale Phase Morphologies, Interphase Characterization and Properties offers a comprehensive approach to the use of compatibilizers in polymer blends, examining both fundamental and advanced knowledge in the field. The book begins by introducing polymer blends, describing thermodynamics, miscibility, and phase separation, and explaining the main concepts of compatibilization. Other sections cover theoretical approaches for nearly compatible blends, incompatible blends, nanofillers, physical compatibilization, reactive compatibilization, morphological and structural characterization, and physico-mechanical characterization. Finally, key application areas are covered, including biomedical applications, packaging and automobile engineering.
While this book will be a highly valuable reference source for academics, researchers and postgraduate students interested in polymer blends, it will also be ideal for anyone involved in the fields of polymer science, polymer chemistry, polymer physics, materials science, scientists, R&D professionals, and engineers in involved in the development or engineering of polymer products.
Dr. Thomas is the Vice-Chancellor and a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he serves as the Director of the School of Energy Materials at the same institution. Dr. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, covering polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnological, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly contributed to the development of new materials in the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, Lorient, France.
- Offers detailed and systematic coverage of essential and advanced topics relating to the compatibilization of polymer blends
- Presents a critical analysis of the effect of compatibilization on morphology and thermal, mechanical, electrical and viscoelastic properties of polymer blends
- Draws on novel studies and state-of-the-art research, discussing the latest issues and developments