Poly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels

1st Edition - March 30, 2024
Imprint: Elsevier
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

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Poly(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.

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

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, India

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, India

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