Rheology and Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites

Rheology and Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites examines the current state of the art and new challenges in the characterization of nanofiller/polymer interactions, nanofiller dispersion, distribution, filler–filler interactions and interfaces in polymer nanocomposites. A one–stop reference resource for important research accomplishments in this area, it benefits academics, researchers, scientists, and engineers in the field of polymer nanocomposites in their daily work. INDICE: List of Contributors xiii .1 Materials for Polymer Nanocomposites 1Jiji Abraham, Soney C. George, Rene Muller, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, and Sabu Thomas .1.1 Introduction, 1 .1.3 Recent Developments and Opportunities in the Area of Polymer Nanocomposites, 16 .1.4 Challenges in the Area of Polymer Nanocomposites, 17 .1.5 Relationships of Macroscopic Rheological Properties to Nanoscale Structural Variables, 18 .1.6 Conclusion, 19 .Acknowledgments, 20 .References, 20 .2 Manufacturing Polymer Nanocomposites 29Yuvaraj Haldorai and Jae–Jin Shim .2.1 Introduction, 29 .2.2 Nanofillers, 30 .2.3 Polymer Matrices, 36 .2.4 Preparation of Nanocomposites, 37 .2.5 Characterization, 58 .2.6 Conclusions, 60 .References, 61 .3 Rheology and Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites: Theory, Practice, and New Challenges 69Jean–Charles Majesté .3.1 Introduction, 69 .3.2 Viscoelasticity of Nanocomposites, 72 .3.3 Flow Properties of Nanocomposites, 92 .3.4 Theory and Modeling of Nanocomposites Rheology, 103 .3.5 Processing of Nanocomposites, 119 .3.6 Conclusion and Futures Challenges, 125 .Acknowledgments, 127 .References, 127 .4 Mixing of Polymers Using the Elongational Flow Mixer (RMX®) 135Rigoberto Ibarra–Gómez and René Muller .4.1 Introduction, 135 .4.2 Polymer Blends, 136 .4.3 Polymer Nanocomposites, 147 .4.4 Elongational Flow Mixer (RMX®), 151 .4.5 RMX® Mixing of Polymer Blends, 158 .4.6 Mixing of Polymer Nanocomposites, 173 .4.7 Concluding Remarks, 182 .References, 182 .5 Rheology and Processing of Polymer/Layered Silicate Nanocomposites 187Masami Okamoto .5.1 Introduction, 187 .5.2 Nanostructure Development, 189 .5.3 Novel Compounding Methods for Delamination of OMLFs, 199 .5.4 Nanostructure and Rheological Properties, 202 .5.5 Nanocomposite Foams, 222 .5.6 Future Prospects, 230 .References, 230 .6 Processing and Rheological Behaviors of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites 235Mohan Raja, Modigunta Jeevan Kumar Reddy, Kwang Ho Won, Jae Ik Kim, Sang Hun Cha, Han Na Bae, Dae Hyeon Song, Sung Hun Ryu, and Andikkadu Masilamani Shanmugharaj .6.1 Introduction, 235 .6.2 Processing Techniques of Polymer/CNT Nanocomposites, 237 .6.3 Rheological Properties of Polymer/Carbon Nanotube Composites, 254 .6.4 Summary, 274 .Acknowledgment, 274 .References, 274 .7 Unusual Phase Separation in PS Rich Blends with PVME in Presence of MWNTs 279Priti Xavier and Suryasarathi Bose .7.1 Introduction, 279 .7.2 Experimental Methods, 280 .7.3 Theory Background, 281 .7.4 Results and Discussion, 284 .7.5 Conclusions, 291 .Acknowledgements, 291 .References, 291 .8 Rheology and Processing of Polymer/POSS Nanocomposites 293Krzysztof Pielichowski, Tomasz M. Majka, and Konstantinos N. Raftopoulos .8.1 Introduction, 293 .8.2 Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes, 296 .8.3 Processing of Polymer/POSS Nanocomposites, 299 .8.4 Rheological Behavior of POSS–Based Polymer Nanocomposites, 314 .8.5 Conclusions, 318 .Acknowledgments, 320 .References, 320 .9 Polymer and Composite Nanofiber: Electrospinning Parameters and Rheology Properties 329Palaniswamy Suresh Kumar, Sundaramurthy Jayaraman, and Gurdev Singh .9.1 Introduction, 329 .9.2 Electrospinning, 331 .9.3 Electrospinning Process Parameters, 333 .9.4 Polymer–Based Nanofiber and its Rheology, 337 .9.5 Nanofiber and its Polymer Composites, 348 .9.6 Conclusion, 351 .References, 351 .10 Rheology and Processing of Inorganic Nanomaterials and Quantum Dots/Polymer Nanocomposites 355Sneha Mohan, Jiji Abraham, Oluwatobi S. Oluwafemi, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, and Sabu Thomas .10.1 Inorganic Nanoparticle Filled Polymer Nanocomposites, 356 .10.2 Fabrication of Inorganic Nanoparticle Filled Polymer Nanocomposites, 356 .10.3 Why Rheological Study is Important for Polymer Nanocomposites, 357 .10.4 Rheology of Quantum Dot Based Polymer Nanocomposites, 359 .10.5 Metal Oxide Nanoparticle–Based Polymer Nanocomposites, 366 .10.6 Conclusion, 379 .References, 379 .11 Rheology and Processing of Laponite/Polymer Nanocomposites 383Huili Li, Wenchen Ren, Jinlong Zhu, Shimei Xu, and Jide Wang .11.1 Introduction, 383 .11.2 Rheology, 384 .11.3 Processing, 388 .11.4 Conclusions and Outlook, 399 .Acknowledgement, 400 .References, 400 .12 Graphene–Based Nanocomposites: Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, and Rheological Properties 405Rachid Bouhfid, Hamid Essabir, and Abou el kacem Qaiss .12.1 Introduction, 405 .12.2 Graphene, 407 .12.3 The Use of Graphene in Nanocomposite Materials, 408 .12.4 Nanocomposite Characterization, 412 .12.5 Conclusion, 425 .12.6 Future Perspective, 425 .References, 426 .13 Processing, Rheology, and Electrical Properties of Polymer/Nanocarbon Black Composites 431Luís C. Costa and Manuel P. Graça .13.1 Introduction, 431 .13.2 Experimental, 435 .13.3 Electrical Properties of Carbon Black Composites and Applications, 437 .13.4 Conclusion, 447 .References, 447 .14 Rheology and Processing of Nanocellulose, Nanochitin, and Nanostarch/Polymer Bionanocomposites 453Carmen–Alice Teaca and Ruxanda Bodirlau14.1 Introduction, 453 .14.2 Biopolymers as Nanofillers for Polymer/Nanocomposites, 455 .14.3 Potential Applications of Polysaccharide Nanofillers/Polymer Nanocomposites, 478 .14.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives, 481 .References, 482 .15 Rheology and Processing of Nanoparticle Filled Polymer Blend Nanocomposites 491Chongwen Huang and Wei Yu .15.1 Rheology of Polymer Blends, 491 .15.2 Effect of Nanoparticles on the Morphology of Polymer Blend, 509 .15.3 Rheology of Nanoparticles Filled Polymer Blend, 531 .15.4 Summary, 540 .References, 541 .16 Rheology as a Tool for Studying In Situ Polymerized Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites 551Guo–Hua Hu, Philippe Marchal, Sandrine Hoppe, and Christian Penu .16.1 Introduction, 551 .16.2 Basic Principles of Rheokinetics, 552 .16.3 Rheokinetics of In Situ Polymerization of Carbon Nanotube/Monomer Systems, 560 .16.4 Rheological Percolation Threshold of Carbon Nanotube–Based Nanocomposites, 567 .16.5 Concluding Remarks, 581 .References, 581 .Index 587

• ISBN: 978-1-118-96979-3
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 616
• Fecha Publicación: 04/11/2016
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