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
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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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.
- 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.)
- PVC blends, IPNs, and gels: an overview
- Synthesis, compounding, processing, morphology, structure, and properties of PVC
- PVC/polyolefins blends, IPNs, and gels
- PVC/polystyrene blends, IPNs, and gels
- PVC/acrylic blend, IPN, and gels
- Poly(vinyl chloride)/vinyl plastic blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels
- Polyvinyl chloride/engineering polymer blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels
- Poly(vinyl chloride)/block copolymers, blends, interpenetrating networks, and gels
- PVC/polycarbonate blends, IPNs, and gels
- Rheological behavior of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
- Morphology-property correlation in PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
- Impact modification in PVC blends, IPNs, and gels
- Microscopy of polyvinyl chloride-based blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels
- Spectroscopy of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
- Miscibility and immiscibility in PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
- Dynamic mechanical analyzer of PVC blends, IPNs, and gels
- Conducting polymer blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels based on polyvinyl chloride
- Aging properties of poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, and gels
- Surface analysis of poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends
- Ecological and recycling perspectives of the polyvinyl chloride blends, gels, and interpenetrating polymer networks
- Regulatory aspects of the use of PVC and its blends, gels, and IPNs
- Applications of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels for biomedical fields
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 30, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Sabu Thomas
Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor 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.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Director, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, 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