Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends
- 1st Edition - June 28, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Sabu Thomas, Soney C. George, Sharika T. Nair
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 6 5 5 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 6 4 3 - 7
Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends covers major advances in the field of polymer-blend nanocomposites. The book encompasses the fundamentals of polymer blends, various nanofi… Read more
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Request a sales quoteNanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends covers major advances in the field of polymer-blend nanocomposites. The book encompasses the fundamentals of polymer blends, various nanofillers, experimental techniques used in their fabrication, the characterization of various polymer blend nanocomposites, and theoretical evaluations of various properties. The properties and potential applications that have been achieved in various polymer blends by the addition of nanofillers are also highlighted. Applications for commercial products, including automotive parts, packaging, construction materials, biotechnology, medical devices, building materials, computer housings, car interiors, etc., are also covered in detail.This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers looking to increase their understanding of how nanofillers are being used in polymer blends.
- Outlines the various types of nanofillers, explaining how the properties of each enhances the morphology, rheology, mechanical, dynamic mechanical, viscoelastic, electrical and thermal properties of polymer blends
- Provides information on the theory, modeling and simulation of nano-filled polymer blends
- Assesses the mechanism of selective localization of nanofillers in polymer blends, the effect of localization of nanofillers on the microstructure, and the relative performance of polymer blends
Materials Scientists, Engineers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Chapter 1. Introduction: role of nanofillers in binary polymer blends
- Abstract
- 1.1 General introduction to polymer blends
- 1.2 Thermodynamics in miscibility of binary polymer blends
- 1.3 Classification of polymer blends
- 1.4 Preparation of polymer blends
- 1.5 Compatibilization of polymer blends
- 1.6 Role of nanofillers in polymer blends
- 1.7 Applications and challenges of nanofillers in polymer blends
- 1.8 Summary of chapters
- 1.9 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2. Nanofillers in miscible polymer blends
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Miscible polymer blends
- 2.3 Nanofiller and their properties
- 2.4 Methods of incorporation of nanofillers in miscible polymer blends
- 2.5 Nanofillers in miscible polymer blends
- 2.6 Application of miscible polymer blends containing nanofillers
- 2.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Nanofillers in immiscible polymer blends
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Immiscible polymer blends
- 3.3 Polymer immiscible blends manufacturing process
- 3.4 Nanofillers in the immiscible polymer blend
- 3.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4. Role of nanofillers in thermoplastic–thermoplastic polymer blends
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Properties of nanofiller polymer blend
- 4.3 Interaction mechanism of nanoadditives and polymer blends
- 4.4 Production of nanocomposites
- 4.5 Mixing methods
- 4.6 Effects of different types of nanofillers on various properties of different types of thermoplastic–thermoplastic blends
- 4.7 Related textile applications and recent commercial developments
- 4.8 Conclusions
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 5. Role of nanofillers in thermoplastic elastomer polymer blends
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Thermoplastic elastomer polymer blends
- 5.3 Nanofillers in thermoplastic elastomer polymer blends
- 5.4 Conclusion and outlook
- References
- Chapter 6. Role of nanofillers in elastomer–elastomer blends
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Natural rubber/ethylene–propylene diene monomer elastomer–elastomer blend
- 6.3 Nanofiller for elastomer–elastomer blend nanocomposites
- 6.4 Role of nanofillers in elastomer–elastomer blend nanocomposites
- 6.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 7. Role of nanofillers in thermoset-based polymer blends
- Abstract
- 7.1 Thermoset-based blends
- 7.2 The role of nanofillers in thermosetting blends
- 7.3 Nanofillers used for application in thermoset blends
- 7.4 Processes for fabrication of nanoblends
- 7.5 Thermoset nanoblends
- 7.6 Examples of introduction of fillers in thermoset blends and relevant applications
- 7.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8. Processing, morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of CNT-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Tube location in an immiscible polymer blend
- 8.3 Rheology and phase morphology
- 8.4 Applications
- 8.5 Final thoughts
- References
- Chapter 9. Morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of fullerene-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Fullerene
- 9.3 Morphology of the fullerene-based polymer blend
- 9.4 Rheology of the fullerene-based polymer blend
- 9.5 Mechanical properties of the fullerene-based polymer blend
- 9.6 Thermal properties of the fullerene-based polymer blend
- 9.7 Application of fullerene-based polymer nanocomposites
- 9.8 Summary, challenges, and future prospect
- References
- Chapter 10. Morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of graphene-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Graphene
- 10.3 Morphology
- 10.4 Rheology
- 10.5 Properties
- 10.6 Applications of graphene-filled polymer blends
- 10.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11. Morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of carbon fiber-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Carbon nanofibers
- 11.3 Classification of polymers
- 11.4 Carbon nanofiber composites
- 11.5 Polymer blends
- 11.6 Carbon nanotubes–reinforced blend composites
- 11.7 Applications
- 11.8 Future remarks and conclusions
- References
- Chapter 12. Morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of nanocellulose and nanochitin-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Overview of cellulose and chitin nanomaterials
- 12.3 Structural aspect of nanocellulose and nanochitin
- 12.4 Properties of nanocellulose and nanochitin
- 12.5 Modification and processing of nanocellulose/nanochitin-based composites
- 12.6 Role of nanocellulose and nanochitin in a multiphase system as a property modifier
- 12.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 13. Morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Morphology of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes-filled polymer blends
- 13.3 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 14. Morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of metal oxide filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Distribution and dispersion of nanofillers
- 14.3 Properties of metal oxide–filled polymer blends
- 14.4 Applications of metal oxide–filled polymer blends
- 14.5 Conclusion and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 15. Morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of metal carbide-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Polymer blend/titanium carbide nanocomposites
- 15.3 Polymer blend/niobium carbide nanocomposites
- 15.4 Polymer blend/zirconium carbide nanocomposites
- 15.5 Opportunities for further research
- 15.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 16. Morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of nanostructured metal chalcogenide-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Chalcogen chemistry
- 16.3 Various applications of chalcogenides-filled polymer blends
- 16.4 Importance of morphology and rheological study of chalcogenides
- 16.5 Properties of chalcogenides-filled polymer blends
- 16.6 Summary
- 16.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 17. Morphology, rheology, and applications of nanosilica and nanocalcium carbonate-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Nanosilica
- 17.3 Nanocalcium carbonate
- 17.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 18. Morphology, rheology, properties, and applications of nanostarch-filled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Properties and features of nanostarch-filled polymer blends
- 18.3 Characterization of nanostarch
- 18.4 Different types of processes involved in the production of nanostarch
- 18.5 Characterization of starch nanoparticles
- 18.6 Instrumentation and analytical techniques involved in the determination of various physicochemical properties of nanostarch
- 18.7 Particle sizes and shape effects in nanostarch-filled polymer blends
- 18.8 Limitation of starch as a filler material
- 18.9 Enhancing the performance of nanostarch-filled polymeric materials
- 18.10 Steps in the formation of starch–polymer blend
- 18.11 Industrial applications of nanostarch-filled polymer blends
- 18.12 Natural and synthetic polymers blend as the matrix
- 18.13 Nanostarch in drug delivery systems
- 18.14 Antibacterial activity
- 18.15 Packaging materials
- 18.16 Morphology and rheological properties of nanostarch-filled polymers
- 18.17 Effect of morphology on physicochemical properties of blends
- 18.18 Effects of the hydrophilic feature on the mechanical strength of the blend
- 18.19 Effect of elastomeric additives
- 18.20 Cross linking agents and mechanical strength of nanostarch blend
- 18.21 Effect of nanoadditive placement
- 18.22 Selective localization and physicochemical properties of blends
- 18.23 Viscoelasticity of nanostarch polymer blends
- 18.24 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 19. Effect of hybrid nanofillers in polymer blends
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Polymer blends
- 19.3 Nanofillers
- 19.4 Effect of hybrid nanofillers in polymer blends
- 19.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 20. Theory, modeling simulation, and life cycle assessment of nanofilled polymer blends
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Theory behind the interfacial phenomenon between the nanofiller and polymer blend
- 20.3 Theoretical prediction of localization of the filler in the blend
- 20.4 Simulation modeling of the nanofiller in the polymer blend
- 20.5 Life cycle assessment of nanofilled polymer blends
- 20.6 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 28, 2024
- No. of pages (Paperback): 540
- No. of pages (eBook): 800
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323886550
- eBook ISBN: 9780323886437
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Sabu Thomas
Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.
Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Director, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, IndiaSG
Soney C. George
Dr. Soney C. George is Dean of Research and Director of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, India. He has published 240 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He has also edited and contributed to several books. His research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, tribology of nanocomposites, membranes, and pervaporation.
Affiliations and expertise
Dean of Research and Director of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, IndiaSN
Sharika T. Nair
Sharika T Nair is Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, St Xavier’s College, Vaikom, Kottayam, India. Her research areas include preparation, characterization and applications of polypropylene/natural rubber-based blends and nanocomposites.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, St Xavier’s College, Vaikom, Kottayam, IndiaRead Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends on ScienceDirect