Description
Rheology of Polymer Blends and Nanocomposites
Theory, Modelling and Applications
Micro and Nano Technologies Series
Language: EnglishKeywords
Apparent viscosity; Asphaltene; Blend composition; Carbon black; Carbon nanotubes; Carbonyl iron; Complex particle system; Composite; Concentrated suspension; Cross-link hydrogels; Deborah number; DLVO forces; Dynamic rheology; Dynamic viscoelasticity; Extensional flow; Fourier transform rheology; Geometry; Gls; Graphene; Hybrid materials; Hydrogel; Immiscible polymer blends; Immiscible; Interfacial tension; Large amplitude oscillatory shear; Lyotropic liquid crystalline polymers; Magnetorheological elastomers; Magnetorheology; Measurement; Mechanical fatigue; Miscible polymer blends; Modeling; Morphology; Nanocomposites; Nanofillers; Nonlinearity; Non-Newtonian behavior; Particle–particle interaction; Polymer blends; Polymer nanocomposites; Polymer structure; Polymer; Polymer-clay nanocomposites; Reynolds number; Rheological properties; Rheology of liquid crystalline polymers; Rheology; Rheometer; Sedimentation stability; Shear flow; Small amplitude oscillatory shear; Small-angle neutron scattering; Small-angle X-ray scattering; Smart hydrogels; Smart materials; Solution concentration impact; Stress–Strain response; Temperature dependence; Thermoplastic; Thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers; Viscoelastic materials; Zeta potential
324 p. · 19x23.3 cm · Paperback
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Rheology of Polymer Blends and Nanocomposites: Theory, Modelling and Applications focuses on rheology in polymer nanocomposites. It provides readers with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of rheology, with an emphasis on recent advancements. Chapters explore potential future applications for nanocomposites and polymer blends, giving readers a thorough understanding of the specific features derived from rheology as a tool for the study of polymer blends and nanocomposites. This book is ideal for industrial and academic researchers in the field of polymer blends and nanocomposites, but is also a great resource for anyone who wants to learn about the applications of rheology.
1. Rheology: An Introduction 2. Rheology of Polymer Blends 3. Interfacial Characterization using Rheology 4. Rheology of Colloids 5. Rheology of Polymer nanocomposites 6. Rheology of Polymer-Clay nanocomposites 7. Rheology of Polymer-CNT nanocomposites 8. Rheology of Polymer Blend Nanocomposites 9. Rheology of heavy crude oil and asphaltene-polymer composite blends 10. Rheology of Hydrogels 11. Rheology of Liquid Crystalline Polymers 12. Rheo-SAXS: A Critical Evaluation 13. Fourier Transform Rheology: Advancements and Future 14. MagnetoRheology Studies on Polymer Nanocomposites 15. Nonlinear Rheology 16. Electrorheology of polymer blends and nanocomposites
Dr. Sarathchandran C is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was previously Scientist (Contract) at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Indian Space Research Organization, Trivandrum, India
Nithin Chandran is a Researcher at the School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, India.
- Sets out the principles of rheology as it is applied to polymer blends and nanocomposites
- Demonstrates how rheological techniques are best applied to different classes of nanocomposites
- Assesses the opportunities and major challenges of rheological approaches to polymer blends and nanocomposites