Elastomer Blends and Composites
Principles, Characterization, Advances, and Applications
- 1st Edition - February 22, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin, Togay Ozbakkaloglu
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 8 3 2 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 8 3 3 - 5
Elastomer Blends and Composites: Principles, Characterization, Advances, and Applications presents the latest developments in natural rubber and synthetic rubber-based blends an… Read more
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Request a sales quoteElastomer Blends and Composites: Principles, Characterization, Advances, and Applications presents the latest developments in natural rubber and synthetic rubber-based blends and nanocomposites, with a focus on current trends, future directions and state-of-the-art applications. The book introduces the fundamentals of natural rubber and synthetic rubbers, outlining synthesis, structure, properties, challenges and potential applications. This is followed by detailed coverage of compounding and formulations, manufacturing methods, and preparation of elastomer-based blends, composites, and nanocomposites. The next section of the book focuses on properties and characterization, examining elasticity, spectroscopy, barrier properties, and rheological, morphological, mechanical, thermal, and viscoelastic behavior, and more.
This is a highly valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in rubber (or elastomer) science, polymer blends, composites, polymer science, and materials science and engineering, as well as engineers, technologists, and scientists working with rubber-based materials for advanced applications.
- Guides the reader through the manufacturing, properties, characterization and latest innovations in elastomer blends and composites
- Addresses aging and degradation behavior, lifecycle analysis, and recycling of rubber-based materials
- Explores novel applications of rubber blends and composites in areas such as automotive, aerospace, medicine and engineering
Academia: Researchers and advanced students in rubber (or elastomer) science, polymer blends, composites, polymer science, and materials science and engineering. Industry: Engineers, technologists, and scientists working with rubber-based materials for a range of advanced applications
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- 1. Introduction to elastomers
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.2. Vulcanization/cross-linking in elastomers
- 1.3. Elastomeric composites and blends
- 1.4. Recent developments in elastomeric blends and composites
- 1.5. Conclusion
- 2. Manufacturing methods of elastomer blends and composites
- 2.1. Introduction
- 2.2. Preparation techniques
- 2.3. Conclusion
- 3. Elastomer-based blends
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. Compatibilization of elastomer-based blends
- 3.3. Impact of nanofillers on elastomer-based blends
- 3.4. Fabrication methods of elastomers
- 3.5. Processing and characterization methods of elastomers-based blends
- 3.6. Properties of elastomers-based blends
- 3.7. Applications of elastomer-based blends
- 3.8. Conclusion
- 4. Elastomer-based filler composites
- 4.1. Introduction
- 4.2. Preparation and properties of fillers
- 4.3. Conclusions and perspectives
- 5. Engineering applications of elastomer blends and composites
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Elastomer blends and composites processing methods
- 5.3. Elastomer blends and composites engineering applications
- 5.4. Conclusion
- 6. Rheology of elastomer blends and composites
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Basic aspects of rheology
- 6.3. Basic key terms
- 6.4. Rheological models
- 6.5. Newtonian fluids (viscous liquids)
- 6.6. Non-Newtonian fluids
- 6.7. Conditions affecting the rheological properties of materials
- 6.8. Effect of temperature
- 6.9. Effect of the system structure at the micro-/nano-scale
- 6.10. Applied rheology in elastomers, blends, and composites thereof
- 6.11. Static versus dynamic rheological tests
- 6.12. Laboratory tests and instrumentations
- 6.13. Cone-and-plate rheometer
- 6.14. Capillary viscometer
- 6.15. Mooney viscometer
- 6.16. Constitutive rheological models
- 6.17. Uncured rubber melts
- 6.18. Elastomer blends
- 6.19. Elastomer composites
- 6.20. Conclusions
- 7. Morphological characteristics of elastomer blends and composites
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Morphology
- 7.3. Effect of plant fiber-reinforced elastomer composites
- 7.4. Effect of synthetic fiber-reinforced elastomer composites
- 7.5. Conclusions
- 8. Mechanical behavior of elastomer blends and composites
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Mechanical behavior of elastomer blends
- 8.3. SMP of elastomer blends
- 8.4. DMP of elastomer blends
- 8.5. Mechanical behavior of elastomer composites
- 8.6. SMP of elastomer composites
- 8.7. DMP of elastomer composites
- 8.8. Conclusions
- 9. Thermal behavior of elastomer blends and composites
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Thermodynamics of the rubber–rubber and rubber–polymer blends
- 9.3. Thermal behavior of blends
- 9.4. Thermal behavior of elastomeric composites
- 9.5. Conclusion
- 10. Viscoelastic behavior of elastomer blends and composites
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. Viscoelasticity of elastomer blends
- 10.3. Viscoelasticity of elastomer composites
- 10.4. Conclusion
- 11. Spectroscopy of elastomer blends and composites
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy
- 11.3. Fluorescence spectroscopy
- 11.4. NMR spectroscopy
- 11.5. Conclusion
- 12. Wide-angle X-ray diffraction and small-angle X-ray scattering studies of elastomer blends and composites
- 12.1. Focus
- 12.2. X-ray diffraction
- 12.3. Methods in X-ray scattering
- 12.4. Wide-angle X-ray diffraction, WAXD
- 12.5. Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)
- 12.6. Applications
- 12.7. Synchrotron scattering
- 12.8. Conclusions
- 13. Theoretical modeling and simulation of elastomer blends and nanocomposites
- 13.1. Introduction
- 13.2. Simulations of elastomers
- 13.3. Modeling study of elastomer blends and composites
- 13.4. Major concern/challenges
- 13.5. Conclusion and future scope
- 14. Recycling of elastomer blends and composites
- 14.1. Introduction
- 14.2. Devulcanization methods
- 14.3. Value-added products from revulcanized elastomeric blends and composites
- 14.4. Conclusion
- 14.5. Future perspectives
- 15. Applications of elastomer blends and composites
- 15.1. Introduction
- 15.2. Polyurethane-based elastomer blends and composites
- 15.3. Silicone-based elastomer blends and composites
- 15.4. Ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM)-based elastomer
- 15.5. Other elastomers
- 15.6. Conclusions
- 16. Properties of elastomer–biological phenolic resin composites
- 16.1. Introduction
- 16.2. Biological phenolic resin
- 16.3. Properties of blended composite
- 16.4. Conclusion
- 16.5. Future trend
- 17. Advances in stimuli-responsive and functional thermoplastic elastomers
- 17.1. Overview of thermoplastic elastomers and their applications
- 17.2. Introduction to model block copolymers as TPEs
- 17.3. Physical modification of nonpolar TPEs and their applications
- 17.4. Chemical modification of nonpolar TPEs and their applications
- 17.5. Morphological development and applications of charged TPEs
- 17.6. Concluding remarks
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 22, 2022
- No. of pages (Paperback): 438
- No. of pages (eBook): 438
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323858328
- eBook ISBN: 9780323858335
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Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elsevier’s Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Research Scientist and Associate Professor, Natural Composite Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Wongsawang, Bangkok, ThailandJP
Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai
Dr. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is currently working as a Professor at the Department of Science and director of AU – Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He is a prolific editor and researcher who is the author of 170 high-quality international research articles, 100 book chapters, and editor of 40 books. He is a frequently invited speaker and a consultant for multiple organizations internationally. He has received numerous prestigious awards including the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award (Government of India) and the Best Faculty award from KMUTNB, Thailand
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSS
Suchart Siengchin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB’s International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
President and Professor, Natural Composite Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Wongsawang, Bangkok, ThailandTO
Togay Ozbakkaloglu
Togay Ozbakkaloglu is a Professor at the Ingram School of Engineering of Texas State University, USA. He has published over 250 peer-reviewed research papers in these areas, including over 125 journal articles that appeared in leading disciplinary journals and received over 4000 citations (Scopus). He is Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering (the foremost structural engineering journal), Heliyon, Frontiers in Built Environment, and Australian Journal of Civil Engineering. He also serves on the Editorial Board of 12 international journals, including the ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, the leading journal in his immediate research field of structural applications of FRP composites.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USARead Elastomer Blends and Composites on ScienceDirect