Handbook of Multiphase Polymer Systems

Multiphase polymeric systems include a wide range of materials such as composites, blends, alloys, gels, and interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs). A one-stop reference on multiphase polymer systems, this book fully covers the preparation, properties, and applications of advanced multiphase systems from macro to nano scales. Edited by well-respected academics in the field of multiphase polymer systems, the book includes contributions from leading international experts. An essential resource for plastic and rubber technologists, filler specialists and researchers in fields studying thermal and electrical properties.

Auteur

Abderrahim Boudenne is an assistant professor at Paris XII
University (France). Professor Boudenne received his PhD from Paris
XII University. Until 2006 he held positions in the CERTES
Laboratory of Paris XII University and previously he worked in the
LPP laboratory at the Tlemcen University (Algeria). His main
research interests have included manufacturing of polymers and
polymers composite materials and the investigation of the
thermophysical behavior of polymers and composite materials, and
new methods for the measurement of thermophysical properties and
characterization of defects in composites.

Laurent Ibos is assistant professor in CERTES, IUT de
Créteil Université Paris XII. He received his PhD at Paul
Sabatier University, Toulouse (France). Professor Ibos'
present position in the Thermal Science Laboratory of CERTES
involves the investigation of the thermophysical behavior of
polymer composite materials, development of experimental methods
for the measurement of properties of composites and testing of
composites. He is also has a position at the Institute of
Technology, Paris XII University teaching materials science, vacuum
technology and instrumentation.

Yves Candau is a professor in CERTES and he is also head
of this group. The centre's research work includes IR thermography,
materials and their proprieties, modeling, and aerosols.

Sabu Thomas is Professor of Polymer Science and
Engineering in the School of Chemical Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi
University (India). He received his PhD from the Indian Institute
of Technology, Kharagpur (India). He has had many postdoctoral and
visiting professorships as well as industrial and academic/teaching
positions. The research group of Professor Thomas has received 22
national awards for work in polymer science/engineering. His major
fields of interest include blends, composites, interpenetrating
polymer systems, reuse of plastics and rubbers.

Texte du rabat
A comprehensive reference guide examining current challenges and opportunities in the field of multicomponent polymer systems. Multiphase polymer systems are an important research topic from both industrial and fundamental points of view. This new generation of materials offers enhanced physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical properties, and finds use in many fields such as automotive, aeronautics and space industry, cabling, civil engineering and medicine. They cover a wide range of materials such as composites, blends, alloys, gels and interpenetrating polymer networks.

This double-volume book examines the recent advances covering physical, interfacial, and thermophysical properties of multiphase polymer systems. It includes manufacturing and processing techniques, characterization techniques, materials modeling, applications and also ageing, degradation and recycling. It pays particular attention to characterization at different length scales (macro, micro and nano) which is necessary for a full understanding of the structure-property relationships of multiphase polymer systems.

Ideal for researchers in both industry and academia who wish to learn about these promising new materials, the Handbook of Multiphase Polymer Systems is also useful for plastic and rubber technologists, filler specialists and researchers in fields studying thermal, mechanical and electrical properties.

Contenu
List of Contributors. Foreword.

Volume 1.

1 Physical, Thermophysical and Interfacial Properties of Multiphase Polymer Systems: State of the Art, New Challenges and Opportunities.

1.1 Introduction.

1.2 Multiphase polymer systems.

1.3 A short survey of the literature and applications.

1.4 Book content.

1.5 Future outlook, new challenges and opportunities.

2 Macro, Micro and Nano Mechanics of Multiphase Polymer Systems.

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Unentangled systems.

2.3 Entangled systems.

2.4 Conclusion.

3 Theory and Simulation of Multiphase Polymer Systems.

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Basic concepts of polymer theory.

3.3 Theory of multiphase polymer mixtures.

3.4 Simulations of multiphase polymer systems.

3.5 Future challenges.

4 Interfaces in Multiphase Polymer Systems.

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Basic considerations.

4.3 Characteristics of interfacial layers.

4.4 Interface modifications: Types and aims.

4.5 Responsive interphases.

4.6 Methods of interface analysis.

5 Manufacturing of Multiphase Polymeric Systems.

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Manufacturing techniques of polymer blends.

5.3 Manufacturing techniques of polymer composites.

5.4 Manufacturing techniques of nanocomposites.

5.5 Manufacturing techniques of polymer gels.

5.6 Manufacturing techniques of interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs).

5.7 Conclusion and future outlook.

6 Macro, Micro and Nanostructred Morphologies of Multiphase Polymer Systems.

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Morphology development mechanisms of multphase polymer systems during processing.

6.3 Material-relevant factors affecting the morphology.

6.4 Processing relevant factors affecting the morphology.

7 Mechanical and Viscoelastic Characterization of Multiphase Polymer Systems.

7.1 Introduction.

7.2 Polymer blends.

7.3 Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs).

7.4 Polymer gels.

7.5 Polymer composites.

7.6 Conclusion, future trends and challenges.

8 Rheology and Viscoelasticity of Multiphase Polymer Systems: blends and block copolymers.

8.1 Introduction.

8.2 Morphology of polymer blends.

8.3 Microrheology of droplet deformation.

8.4 Rheology of polymer blends.

8.5 Microphase separated block copolymers.

8.6 Dynamic viscoelastic results of SEBS copolymers.

8.7 Flow-induced morphological changes.

8.8 Capillary extrusion rheometry results of block copolymers.

8.9 Summary.

9 Thermal Analysis of Multiphase Polymer Systems.

9.1 Introduction.

9.2 Thermo-optical microscopy.

9.3 Differential scanning calorimetry.

9.4 Temperature modulated differential scanning calorimetry.

9.5 Micro- and nanothermal analysis.

9.6 Thermal gravimetric analysis and evolved gas analysis.

9.7 Conclusions.

10 Thermophysical Properties of Multiphase Polymer Systems.

10.1 Introduction.

10.2 Thermophysical properties: Short definitions.

10.3 Measurement techniques.

10.4 Thermophysical properties of polymers and composite systems.

10.5 Summary.

11 Electrically Conductive Polymeric Composites and Nanocomposites.

11.1 Introduction.

11.2 Theory.

11.3 Electrically conductive fillers.

11.4 Effect of processing conditions on the electrical behavior of composites.

11.5 Applications.

11.6 Resistance measurements.

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