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Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS) Polymer Nanocomposites
From Synthesis to Applications
- 1st Edition - March 25, 2021
- Editors: Sabu Thomas, Lakshmipriya Somasekharan
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 3 4 7 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 3 5 8 - 2
Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS) Polymer Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Applications offers extensive coverage of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes and their nan… Read more
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Request a sales quotePolyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS) Polymer Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Applications offers extensive coverage of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes and their nanocomposites, including their synthesis, characterization, interfacial interactions and advanced applications. Sections introduce essentials, information on their preparation and discussions on polymeric materials, including elastomers, thermoplastics, thermosetting polymers, polymer blends and IPNs. Further sections cover the latest analysis techniques, examine the properties of POSS-polymer nanocomposites, and discuss key application areas, such as biological, energy, defense, and space. Finally, issues surrounding industry implementation and lifecycle are explored.
This is a valuable reference for researchers, scientists and advanced students in the areas of polymer composites and nanocomposites, polymer chemistry, polymer physics, polymer science, and materials science and engineering. In an industrial setting, this book will be of great interest to scientists, R&D professionals, and engineers across industries and disciplines.
- Covers all aspects of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) and their nanocomposites, including synthesis and characterization techniques, properties, analysis, applications and trends
- Targets POSS nanocomposites, describing synthesis, characterization and the selection of POSS filler types according to polymeric material
- Explains the preparation and utilization of POSS polymer nanocomposites for cutting-edge applications, including biological, energy, and defense field applications
Academic: Researchers, scientists and advanced students in polymer composites and nanocomposites, polymer chemistry, polymer physics, polymer science, and materials science and engineering.
Industry: Scientists, R&D professionals, and engineers across industries and disciplines, looking to utilize POSS-based nanocomposites in a range of advanced applications.
Industry: Scientists, R&D professionals, and engineers across industries and disciplines, looking to utilize POSS-based nanocomposites in a range of advanced applications.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Authors’ biography
- Preface
- Chapter 1: POSS nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, and properties
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction about POSS
- 1.2: Classification of POSS derivatives based on reactivity
- 1.3: Importance and features of POSS derivatives
- 1.4: Summary
- Chapter 2: Manufacturing of POSS-polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Manufacturing of POSS-polymer nanocomposites
- 2.3: Conclusion and perspective
- Chapter 3: Interface modification of POSS-polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: POSS
- 3.3: Role of interface on POSS-polymer nanocomposite
- 3.4: General strategy for interface modification
- 3.5: Role of interface on POSS-polymer nanocomposites structure
- 3.6: Role of interface on POSS-polymer nanocomposite properties
- 3.7: Role of interface on processing of POSS-polymer nanocomposites
- 3.8: Summary and outlook
- Chapter 4: POSS—General purpose elastomer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: General preparation methods
- 4.3: Characteristics of POSS-elastomer nanocomposites
- 4.4: Conclusion
- Chapter 5: Modification of specialty elastomers using POSS derivatives
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: POSS in elastomers
- 5.3: POSS in special purpose elastomers
- 5.4: POSS in polyurethane elastomers
- 5.5: POSS in polyacrylates
- 5.6: Summary and outlook
- Chapter 6: POSS-amorphous thermoplastic nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: POSS/polymer composite creation
- 6.3: Essential characteristics of polymer/POSS nanocomposite
- 6.4: POSS-modified thermoplastic nanocomposites
- 6.5: Conclusions and perspectives
- Chapter 7: POSS-crystalline thermoplastic nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Case study
- 7.3: Conclusion
- Chapter 8: POSS—Thermosetting polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 8.1: Thermosetting polymers and their nanocomposites
- 8.2: POSS containing thermoset polymers
- 8.3: Conclusion
- Chapter 9: Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) in polymer blends
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: The characteristics of polymer blends containing POSS
- 9.3: Conclusion
- Chapter 10: POSS-based IPN nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 10.1: Preface
- 10.2: Interpenetrating polymer network (IPN)
- 10.3: Dispersion and compatibility of POSS nanoparticles in IPNs
- 10.4: Influence of POSS reinforcement on processing and physical properties of IPNs
- 10.5: Practical prospects of IPN/POSS nanocomposites
- 10.6: Future visions and summary
- Chapter 11: POSS-based hybrid nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 11.1: POSS-based hybrid nanocomposites containing one-dimensional nano-fillers
- 11.2: POSS-based hybrid nanocomposites containing two-dimensional nano-fillers
- 11.3: POSS-based hybrid nanocomposites containing three-dimensional nano-fillers
- 11.4: Conclusion
- Chapter 12: Morphological analysis of POSS-polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 12.1: POSS-polymer architectures: General remarks
- 12.2: Aggregation and crystalline morphology of POSS-polymer nanocomposites
- 12.3: Migration of POSS on the surface of polymer nanocomposites
- 12.4: Intermolecular interactions and nanostructure morphology of polymer/POSS nanocomposites
- 12.5: Self-assembly of covalently bound POSS-polymer nanocomposites
- 12.6: Self-assembly of covalently bound POSS and inorganic nanoparticles in polymer nanocomposites
- 12.7: Miscible/continuous morphology of POSS-polymer nanocomposites
- 12.8: Concluding remarks
- Chapter 13: Spectroscopic analysis of POSS polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Spectroscopic analysis for POSS-based polymer composites
- 13.3: Summary
- Chapter 14: Scattering studies of POSS nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Scattering studies of polyolefin-based POSS nanocomposites
- 14.3: Scattering studies of engineering plastic-based POSS nanocomposites
- 14.4: Scattering studies of polystyrenic-based POSS nanocomposites
- 14.5: Scattering studies of biopolymers-based POSS nanocomposites
- 14.6: Scattering studies of thermosetting polymer-based POSS nanocomposites
- 14.7: Scattering studies of rubber-based POSS nanocomposites
- 14.8: Conclusions
- Chapter 15: Polymer-POSS hybrid materials as fire retardants
- Abstract
- 15.1: Introduction
- 15.2: Polymer-POSS hybrid materials with improved fire retardance properties
- 15.3: Conclusions and perspectives
- Chapter 16: Dielectric properties and applications of POSS-polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 16.1: Introduction
- 16.2: Dielectric properties of POSS containing nanocomposites
- 16.3: Applications of POSS polymer nanocomposite dielectrics
- 16.4: Conclusion and recommendations
- Chapter 17: Rheological properties of POSS nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 17.1: Focus
- 17.2: POSS topology and its influence on dynamics
- 17.3: The viscoelastic behavior of POSS-based copolymers
- 17.4: Viscoelasticity of thermoplastics filled with untethered POSS
- 17.5: Viscoelasticity of thermoplastics/POSS copolymers blends
- 17.6: Final remarks
- Chapter 18: Mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of POSS nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 18.1: Introduction
- 18.2: Mechanical properties of polymer-POSS systems
- 18.3: Mechanism of reinforcement of POSS
- 18.4: Dynamic mechanical properties of polymer-POSS systems
- 18.5: Conclusion
- Chapter 19: Solvent transport properties of POSS nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 19.1: Overview
- 19.2: Pressure-driven processes
- 19.3: Thermally driven process
- 19.4: Final remarks
- Chapter 20: Surface properties of POSS nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 20.1: Introduction
- 20.2: Water-, oil-, and superliquid-repellent POSS surfaces
- 20.3: Protective coatings
- Chapter 21: POSS nanocomposites for biological applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 21.1: Introduction
- 21.2: POSS nanocomposites for bioimaging
- 21.3: POSS nanocomposites for tissue regeneration
- 21.4: POSS nanocomposites for drug and gene delivery
- 21.5: POSS nanocomposites for biomedical devices
- 21.6: POSS nanocomposites for biosensors
- 21.7: Conclusions and perspectives
- Chapter 22: Applications of POSS nanocomposites in the energy field
- Abstract
- 22.1: Introduction
- 22.2: Using POSS derivatives as electrolytes in fuel cell applications
- 22.3: Using POSS derivatives as electrolytes in rechargeable battery applications
- 22.4: Using of POSS derivatives as energetic materials
- 22.5: Use of POSS derivatives as functional coatings
- 22.6: Conclusion
- Chapter 23: POSS nanocomposites for defense and space applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 23.1: Introduction
- 23.2: POSS for defense and space applications
- 23.3: Conclusion and future scope
- Chapter 24: Industrial scale-up: Lab to commercial-scale manufacturing of POSS composites
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- 24.1: Introduction
- 24.2: The perspective of POSS composites
- 24.3: Scaling-up of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes to the production line
- 24.4: Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes in the plastic and paint industries
- 24.5: Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes in the cosmetics industry
- 24.6: Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes in the biomedical industries
- 24.7: Discussion
- 24.8: The market of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes-based electrochemical devices
- 24.9: The market for polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-based optical devices
- 24.10: The market for polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-based space and photovoltaic devices
- 24.11: Discussion
- 24.12: Strategies for overcoming future challenges
- 24.13: Outlook and summary
- Chapter 25: Aging and lifetime analysis of POSS nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 25.1: Introduction
- 25.2: Interaction of POSS with polymer phase
- 25.3: Effects of POSS in polymers
- 25.4: Conclusions
- Index
- No. of pages: 576
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 25, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128213476
- eBook ISBN: 9780128213582
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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, IndiaLS
Lakshmipriya Somasekharan
Dr. Lakshmipriya Somasekharan got her PhD from IIUCNN, Mahatma Gandhi University with a UGC-JRF fellowship. Her interest is in the preparation and characterisation of polymer nanocomposites, with a research focus on POSS natural rubber nanocomposites, synthesis of POSS nanoparticles and its hybrids with other nanofillers, and preparation and characterisation of nanocomposites with elastomers.
Affiliations and expertise
Mahatma Gandhi University, IndiaRead Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS) Polymer Nanocomposites on ScienceDirect