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Poly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels
- 1st Edition - March 30, 2024
- Editors: Sabu Thomas, H. Akhina
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 4 7 4 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 4 7 5 - 0
Poly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels brings together the latest research on the blending of PVC, covering processing, materi… Read more
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Request a sales quotePoly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels brings together the latest research on the blending of PVC, covering processing, materials, properties, and applications. This book addresses these challenges and highlights the state of the art in the fi eld, such as the development of eco-friendly micro- and nanostructured functional materials based on PVC and advances in experimental and theoretical studies of PVC-based polymer blends. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, chemistry, composite science, and materials science and engineering, as well as R&D professionals, engineers, and scientists working with advanced PVC-based materials across a range of industries.
- Offers methodical, in-depth coverage of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels with each polymer type
- Explains advanced methods for PVC-based materials with improved properties for a range of novel applications
- Provides avenues for improved sustainability, discussing PVC from biomass, life cycle, recycling, and other environmental considerations
Academia: Researchers and advanced students in polymer science, chemistry, composite science, and materials science and engineering. Industry: R&D professionals, engineers, and scientists working with advanced PVC-based materials, across a range of applications and industries (e.g. construction, electronics, biomedicine, consumer goods, aerospace, etc.)
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- 1. PVC blends, IPNs, and gels: an overview
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Manufacturing of polyvinyl chloride
- 1.3 Plasticization of polyvinyl chloride
- 1.4 Structure–property relationship
- 1.5 Polyvinyl chloride–based blends
- 1.6 Interpenetrating polymer networks of polyvinyl chloride
- 1.7 Polyvinyl chloride gels
- 1.8 Conclusion
- References
- 2. Synthesis, compounding, processing, morphology, structure, and properties of PVC
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Raw materials and the production process of vinyl chloride monomer
- 2.3 PVC synthesis
- 2.4 Particle structure and morphology and their relation to PVC processing
- 2.5 A brief introduction to PVC processing
- 2.6 Conclusions
- References
- Further reading
- 3. PVC/polyolefins blends, IPNs, and gels
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Types/classification of PVC/polyolefins blends, IPNs, gels
- 3.3 Synthesis/manufacturing of PVC/polyolefins blends/IPNs/gels
- 3.4 Properties and characterization of PVC/polyolefin blends, IPNs, and gels
- 3.5 Applications of PVC/polyolefin blends, IPNs, and gels
- 3.6 Conclusion
- References
- 4. PVC/polystyrene blends, IPNs, and gels
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Polyvinylchloride/polystyrene blend sample preparation
- 4.3 Structural and surface morphological characterization of PVC/PS blend
- 4.4 Thermodynamic analysis: phase transition temperature measurements
- 4.5 Thermal transport properties
- 4.6 Mechanical properties
- 4.7 Conclusions
- References
- 5. PVC/acrylic blends, IPNs, and gels
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Polyvinyl chloride/acrylic blends
- 5.3 Polyvinyl chloride/acrylic interpenetrating polymer networks: introduction, structure, and properties
- 5.4 Polyvinyl chloride/acrylate gels: general introduction and overview
- References
- 6. Poly(vinyl chloride)/vinyl plastic blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 PVC/vinyl copolymerization fundamentals
- 6.3 PVC/vinyl blends
- 6.4 Systems based on interpenetrating polymeric networks of poly(vinyl chloride)/vinyl
- 6.5 PVC/vinyl gels
- 6.6 Perspectives and conclusion
- References
- 7. Polyvinyl chloride/engineering polymer blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 PVC/engineering polymer blends
- 7.3 PVC-based interpenetrating polymer networks
- 7.4 PVC-based gels
- 7.5 Conclusion and future scope
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 8. Poly(vinyl chloride)/block copolymers, blends, interpenetrating networks, and gels
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 PVC/block copolymer blends
- 8.3 Poly(vinyl chloride)/copolymer blends
- 8.4 Poly(vinyl chloride)/block copolymer gels
- 8.5 Poly(vinyl chloride)/block copolymers interpenetrating networks
- 8.6 Conclusions
- References
- 9. PVC/polycarbonate blends, IPNs, and gels
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Blends
- 9.3 Applications
- 9.4 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Rheological behavior of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Evaluation of the rheological properties
- 10.3 Viscosity of polymer melts
- 10.4 Rheological behavior of PVC-based blends
- 10.5 Rheological behavior of interpenetrating network based on PVC
- 10.6 PVC-based gels
- 10.7 Rheological behavior of the PVC-based gels
- 10.8 Conclusions
- References
- 11. Morphology–property correlation in PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Factors affecting morphology of PVC blends, IPNs, and gels
- 11.3 Morphology–property correlation in PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
- 11.4 Conclusion
- References
- 12. Impact modification in PVC blends, IPNs, and gels
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Strategies for polyvinyl chloride surface treatment
- 12.3 Research highlights of polyvinyl chloride surface treatment
- 12.4 Conclusion
- References
- 13. Microscopy of polyvinyl chloride-based blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Restrictions and bans on dioctyl phthalate
- 13.3 Dendrimer-like acetate plasticizers for microscopy of polyvinyl chloride
- 13.4 Highly branched and nontoxic plasticizers for microscopy of polyvinyl chloride
- 13.5 Dehydroabietic acid grafted azide-functionalized PVC for microscopy of PVC
- 13.6 Flame-retardant phosphate plasticizer for microscopy of polyvinyl chloride
- 13.7 Dibutyl adipate plasticizer microscopy of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride gel
- 13.8 The complexation behavior microscopy of PVC\PVAc polymer blends
- 13.9 Conclusion
- References
- 14. Spectroscopy of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Infrared absorption spectroscopy
- 14.3 Raman spectroscopy
- 14.4 Ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy
- 14.5 Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
- 14.6 X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
- 14.7 X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
- 14.8 Conclusion
- References
- 15. Miscibility and immiscibility in PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Basic concepts of polymer blend, interpenetrating polymer networks, and polymer gels
- 15.3 Polymers miscibility with polyvinyl chloride
- 15.4 Parameters for determining miscibility
- 15.5 Techniques for determining the miscibility and immiscibility of a material
- 15.6 Conclusion
- References
- 16. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of PVC blends, IPNs, and Gels
- Abstract
- 16.1 Dynamic mechanical analyzer basics
- 16.2 PVC and plasticizers
- 16.3 PVC blends, IPNs, gels, and dynamic mechanical analyzer
- 16.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 17. Conducting polymer blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels based on polyvinyl chloride
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Poly(vinyl chloride)
- 17.3 Conducting polymers
- 17.4 Blends
- 17.5 Applications of CP blends and composites based on PVC
- 17.6 Conclusion
- References
- 18. Aging properties of poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, and gels
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Types of aging in polymers
- 18.3 Conclusion
- Credit authorship contribution statement
- Acknowledgment
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- 19. Surface analysis of poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Areas of applications of surface analysis in studying poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends
- 19.3 Introduction to the conventional surface analysis tools used to study poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends
- 19.4 Concluding remarks
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 20. Ecological and recycling perspectives of the polyvinyl chloride blends, gels, and interpenetrating polymer networks
- Abstract
- 20.1 Brief overview
- 20.2 Ecological perspectives
- 20.3 Management of plastics
- 20.4 Polymer degradation
- 20.5 Recommendation on reduction and control of plastic wastes
- 20.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 21. Regulatory aspects of the use of PVC and its blends, gels, and IPNs
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Poly(vinyl chloride) and its interpenetrating polymer network
- 21.3 Poly(vinyl chloride) and its blends
- 21.4 PVC and its gels
- 21.5 Solvents
- 21.6 Additives
- 21.7 Environmental concerns associated with the use of PVC
- 21.8 The regulatory aspects of PVC use in the environment
- 21.9 Conclusion
- References
- 22. Applications of polyvinyl chloride-based blends, IPNs, and gels for biomedical fields
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Applications of polyvinyl chloride blends
- 22.3 Interpenetrating polymer networks
- 22.4 Polyvinyl chloride-based gel
- 22.5 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 800
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 30, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323994743
- eBook ISBN: 9780323994750
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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, School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, IndiaHA
H. Akhina
Dr. H. Akhina is a Postdoctorate Researcher at the International and Inter-University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, at Mahatma Gandhi University, in Kottayam, India. She has published numerous articles in international and national journals and has presented her work at several international and national conferences. She has co-authored several book chapters and has experience in editing books. Her research interests include synthesis of nanomaterials, graphene, and polymer nanocomposites.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaRead Poly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels on ScienceDirect