Clay-Containing Polymer Nanocomposites
From Fundamentals to Real Applications
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2013
- Latest edition
- Author: Ray Suprakas Sinha
- Language: English
Clay-Containing Polymer Nanocomposites covers everything from fundamental understanding to real applications of clay-containing polymer nanocomposites, including environme… Read more
Clay-Containing Polymer Nanocomposites covers everything from fundamental understanding to real applications of clay-containing polymer nanocomposites, including environmental considerations. The book's coverage of fundamentals and generalities, in addition to in-depth coverage of polymer layered silicate nanocomposites, make it a valuable companion for beginners in the field as well as more seasoned researchers. This book provides a rare coherent approach to this class of materials.
This title is ideal for polymer and material scientists, researchers, and engineers, including under- and post-graduate students who are interested in this exciting field of research. This book will also help industrial researchers and R&D managers who want to bring advanced polymeric material based products into the market.
- Details crystallization behavior and kinetics to aid in applications such as injection molding
- Covers melt-state rheological properties, aiding understanding of the processability of materials
- Presents applications and market potential, supporting R&D managers who want to bring advanced polymeric material-based products into the market.
Ideal for polymer and material scientists, researchers, engineers including under- and post-graduate students who are interested in this field of research. This book will also help industrial researchers and R&D managers who want to bring advanced polymeric material based products into the market.
Dedication
Preface
About the Author
1. An Overview of Pure and Organically Modified Clays
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Structure and Properties of Clays
1.3 Structure and Properties of Organically Modified Clays
1.4 Conclusions
References
2. Thermodynamics, Molecular Modeling, and Kinetics of Nanocomposite Formation
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Types of Nanocomposites
2.3 Preparation Methods
2.4 Conclusions
References
3. Structure and Morphology Characterization Techniques
3.1 Introduction
3.2 X-Ray Diffraction
3.3 Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering
3.4 Transmission Electron Microscopy and Electron Tomography
3.5 Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope
3.6 Scanning Electron Microscopy and Focused-Ion-Beam SEM
3.7 Atomic-Force Microscopy
3.8 Optical Microscopy
3.9 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
3.10 Infrared Spectroscopy
3.11 Conclusions
References
4. Processing and Characterization
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Processing Techniques and a Morphological Study
4.3 Conclusions
References
5. Mechanical Properties
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Theoretical Aspects
5.3 Tensile Properties
5.4 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
5.5 Flexural Properties
5.6 Heat-Distortion Temperature
5.7 Conclusions
References
6. Barrier Properties
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Theoretical Aspects
6.3. Overview of Barrier Properties
6.4 Conclusions
References
7. Thermal Stability
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Overview of Thermal Stability
7.3 Conclusions
References
8. Fire-Retardant Properties
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Overview of Flame-Retardant Properties
8.3 Conclusions
References
9. Crystallization Behavior, Morphology, and Kinetics
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Differential Scanning Calorimetry and the Thermodynamics of Melting
9.3 Development of New Crystals or a Change of Crystal Structures
9.4 Crystal Growth and Crystallization Kinetics
9.5 Conclusions
References
10. Melt-State Rheology
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Steady-Shear Rheology
10.3 Dynamic Oscillatory Properties
10.4 Extensional Rheology
10.5 Conclusions
References
11. Foam Processing
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Preparation, Characterization, and Properties of Nanocomposite Foams
11.3 Conclusions
References
12. Real and Potential Applications
References
13. Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook
13.1 Concluding Remarks
13.2 Future Outlook
Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2013
- Language: English
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Ray Suprakas Sinha
Prof. Suprakas Sinha Ray is a Chief Researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa. He was awarded a Ph.D. in physical chemistry by the University of Calcutta in 2001 and is the Manager of the Center for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials and Director of the DSI-CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Center. He is also affiliated with the University of Johannesburg as a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Applied Chemistry. Prof. Ray’s current research focus is on advanced nanostructured materials and their applications. His honours and awards include the 2013 Morand Lambla Awardee, International Polymer Processing Society; Distinguish Professor, King Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arab (2012); Extraordinary Professor, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2012); Global Star Award 2011 from the Engineering ceramic division, the American Ceramic Society; CSIR MSM Prestigious Established Researcher Award (2010); Prestigious CSIR President’s Award (2008). He holds several patents with over 500 journal articles, book chapters, books, and peer-reviewed articles in conference proceedings. He is an editor to several reputable journals such as American Chemical Society, ACS, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Advanced Science Letters, International Journal of Plastic Films and Sheeting, Applied Nanoscience, and Journal of Nanomaterials.
Affiliations and expertise
Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI-CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South AfricaRead Clay-Containing Polymer Nanocomposites on ScienceDirect