Micro- and Nanostructured Epoxy Thermosetting Polymer Blends and their Nanocomposites
- 1st Edition - December 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Sabu Thomas, Oluwatobi Samuel Oluwafemi, Vasudevan R. Remya, Jince Thomas
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 6 7 9 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 6 7 8 - 7
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Micro- and Nanostructured Epoxy Thermosetting Polymer Blends and their Nanocomposites provides a comprehensive overview of nanostructured thermoset blends and nanocomposites. It covers basic concepts of synthesis and design, as well as applications such as toughening, viscoelasticity, and thermal stability. The book begins with detailed descriptions of epoxy and block copolymers, reviewing their morphology and toughening mechanisms. The following chapters explore several epoxy/block copolymer blends and their nanocomposites, focusing on synthesis, viscoelastic properties, thermal stability, rheology, surface properties, and mechanical properties.
The final chapters offer insights into future directions in this rapidly evolving field. This book is a valuable reference for researchers and industry professionals interested in these materials and the development of highly toughened micro and nanostructured high-performance materials.
The final chapters offer insights into future directions in this rapidly evolving field. This book is a valuable reference for researchers and industry professionals interested in these materials and the development of highly toughened micro and nanostructured high-performance materials.
- Presents the state-of-the-art in nanostructured thermoset blends and their nanocomposites, from synthesis and design and opportunities and applications
- Highlights the latest experimental and theoretical studies on epoxy-block copolymer blends and blend nanocomposites
- Integrates fundamentals with real-world applications
Academic and industrial researchers in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, and polymer chemistry and physics. Particularly relevant to scientists actively involved in epoxy toughening-based research and developments.
Section 1: Fundamental Chemistry
1. Epoxy thermosetting polymer systems- fundamentals, challenges and opportunities
2. Formulations of epoxy resins
3. Block copolymers as epoxy modifiers: State of the art and new challenges
4. Chemical Modification Effects in Epoxy/Block Copolymer Blends and Nanocomposites: Micro-Nanostructure Formation, Miscibility, and Morphology
Section 2: Synthesis and Fabrication
5. Improving properties of epoxy resins by formation of micro or nanostructures with different fillers: Synthesis and fabrication routes
Section 3: Properties
6. Morphological insights and property synergies in epoxy blends and nanocomposites with interpenetrating polymer networks
7. Dynamic Behavior of Micro-Nanostructured Epoxy Resin Blends and Nanocomposites
8. Self-healing mechanisms in epoxy/block copolymers and their nanocomposite systems
9. Insights into interfacial interactions: impacts on morphology and properties in epoxy block copolymer blends and composites
10. Block Copolymer Self-Assembly: Effects on micro-nanostructure, mobility, and mechanical properties, including de-mixing
11. Development of hierarchical nanostructured systems using triblock co-polymer blends-Dynamics and morphology during network formation
12. Experimental, Numerical and Simulation Investigation of Epoxy/Block Copolymer Blend Nanocomposites: Applications in Heat Exchangers
Section 4: Applications
13. Epoxy/block copolymer and nanocomposites: advancements and applications in aerospace
14. Emerging surface coatings: applications of epoxy/block copolymer and their nanocomposite systems
15. Epoxy/block copolymer and nanocomposite systems for structural adhesive applications
16. Epoxy/block copolymer and nanocomposite systems in super-toughness materials and engineering applications
17. Progresses in epoxy resin-based nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications
18. Advancing sustainability: reuse and recycling applications of Epoxy/Thermoplastic copolymer blends, nanocomposites, and Biobased Epoxy Resin.
19. Applications of epoxy/block copolymer blends and nanocomposites in life cycle analysis
20. Future Directions of Nanostructured Epoxy/Block Copolymer Blends and Blend Nanocomposites
21. Epoxy/block copolymer blends and nanocomposites: innovative movement from lab to industry
1. Epoxy thermosetting polymer systems- fundamentals, challenges and opportunities
2. Formulations of epoxy resins
3. Block copolymers as epoxy modifiers: State of the art and new challenges
4. Chemical Modification Effects in Epoxy/Block Copolymer Blends and Nanocomposites: Micro-Nanostructure Formation, Miscibility, and Morphology
Section 2: Synthesis and Fabrication
5. Improving properties of epoxy resins by formation of micro or nanostructures with different fillers: Synthesis and fabrication routes
Section 3: Properties
6. Morphological insights and property synergies in epoxy blends and nanocomposites with interpenetrating polymer networks
7. Dynamic Behavior of Micro-Nanostructured Epoxy Resin Blends and Nanocomposites
8. Self-healing mechanisms in epoxy/block copolymers and their nanocomposite systems
9. Insights into interfacial interactions: impacts on morphology and properties in epoxy block copolymer blends and composites
10. Block Copolymer Self-Assembly: Effects on micro-nanostructure, mobility, and mechanical properties, including de-mixing
11. Development of hierarchical nanostructured systems using triblock co-polymer blends-Dynamics and morphology during network formation
12. Experimental, Numerical and Simulation Investigation of Epoxy/Block Copolymer Blend Nanocomposites: Applications in Heat Exchangers
Section 4: Applications
13. Epoxy/block copolymer and nanocomposites: advancements and applications in aerospace
14. Emerging surface coatings: applications of epoxy/block copolymer and their nanocomposite systems
15. Epoxy/block copolymer and nanocomposite systems for structural adhesive applications
16. Epoxy/block copolymer and nanocomposite systems in super-toughness materials and engineering applications
17. Progresses in epoxy resin-based nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications
18. Advancing sustainability: reuse and recycling applications of Epoxy/Thermoplastic copolymer blends, nanocomposites, and Biobased Epoxy Resin.
19. Applications of epoxy/block copolymer blends and nanocomposites in life cycle analysis
20. Future Directions of Nanostructured Epoxy/Block Copolymer Blends and Blend Nanocomposites
21. Epoxy/block copolymer blends and nanocomposites: innovative movement from lab to industry
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Sabu Thomas
Dr. Sabu Thomas (Ph.D.) is the Director of the School of Energy Materials, School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Mahatma Gandhi University, India. He received his Ph. D. in 1987 in Polymer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, and a member of the American Chemical Society. He has been ranked no.1 in India about the number of publications (most productive scientists). Prof. Thomas’s research group specialized areas of polymers which includes Polymer blends, Fiber filled polymer composites, Particulate-filled polymer composites and their morphological characterization, Ageing and degradation, Pervaporation phenomena, sorption and diffusion, Interpenetrating polymer systems, Recyclability and reuse of waste plastics and rubbers, Elastomer cross-linking, Dual porous nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering, etc. Prof. Thomas’s research group has extensive exchange programs with different industries, research, and academic institutions all over the world and is performing world-class collaborative research in various fields. Professors Centre is equipped with various sophisticated instruments and has established state-of-the-art experimental facilities which cater to the needs of researchers within the country and abroad. His H Index- 133, Google Citations- 86424, Number of Publications- 1300, and Books-160.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of the School of Energy Materials, Founder Director of the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Professor in the School of Chemical Sciences, the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and the School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaOS
Oluwatobi Samuel Oluwafemi
Professor Oluwafemi is a fully-fledged academic that is involved in Teaching & Learning, Research, Community Engagement, staff and student mentorship among many other activities. His research interest is in the synthesis of binary, ternary and quaternary semiconductor nanomaterial and nanostructures such as quantum dots, metal nanomaterials, core-shells, doped nanostructures and polymer nanocomposites for different applications which includes biological, (basically for cancer treatment ie imaging, labelling, drug delivery photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy), optical (development of optical devices), environmental (sensing and determination of environmental pollutants), nanotoxicology and water treatment. He is also involved in the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) for value added chain using different South African medicinal plants. This involves isolation, extraction, biological activity testing, and synthesis of nanomaterial using the plant extract and packaging for pharmaceutical purposes.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaVR
Vasudevan R. Remya
VR Remya is a Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical Sciences, Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. She has successfully completed a three-year DRDO, India-sponsored project, on nanostructured polymer blends at the International and Inter-university Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. She has published several articles in international and national journals and has presented her work at various international conferences. Her research interests include nanostructured polymer blends and composites, toughening of epoxy resins, synthesis and applications of quantum dots and nanoparticles, fabrication of super-tough and fluorescent material for nanotechnology industrial applications, nanostructured smart materials, and much more.
Affiliations and expertise
Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Chemical Sciences, Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, South AfricaJT
Jince Thomas
Dr. Jince Thomas is the Chief Minister's Nava Kerala Post-Doctoral Fellow at the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala, India. Previously, he worked as an Assistant Professor on contract at the same institution. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University in 2022 under the guidance of Prof. Sabu Thomas. During 2016-2017, he worked as a project assistant on an Indo-Malaysian project in collaboration with University Technology Mara, Malaysia. Additionally, he was a visiting student at Ariel University in Israel and the University of Tennessee Knoxville, USA. Dr. Jince has contributed to numerous publications, book chapters, and edited books, with his research interests focused on polymeric membranes, electrolytes, polymer nanocomposites, and electrochemistry.
Affiliations and expertise
Post-Doctoral Fellow, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India