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Thermosets

Structure, Properties, and Applications

  • 2nd Edition - November 14, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Qipeng Guo
  • Language: English

Thermosets: Structure, Properties, and Applications, Second Edition builds on and updates the existing review of mechanical and thermal properties, as well as rheology and c… Read more

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Description

Thermosets: Structure, Properties, and Applications, Second Edition builds on and updates the existing review of mechanical and thermal properties, as well as rheology and curing processes of thermosets, and the role of nanostructures in thermoset toughening. All chapters have been updated or re-written, and new chapters have been added to reflect ongoing changes and developments in the field of thermosetting materials and the applications of these materials. Applications of thermosets are the focus of the second part of the book, including the use of thermosets in the building and construction industry, aerospace technology and as insulation materials. Thermoset adhesives and coatings, including epoxy resins, acrylates and polyurethanes are also discussed, followed by a review of thermosets for electrical applications. New chapters include coverage of thermoset nanocomposites, recycling issues, and applications such as consumer goods, transportation, energy and defence. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the second edition of Thermosets: Structure, Properties, and Applications is an essential guide for engineers, chemists, physicists and polymer scientists involved in the development, production and application of thermosets, as well as providing a useful review for academic researchers in the field.

Key features

  • Links structure, properties, and applications, making this book relevant to both academia and engineers in industry
  • Includes entirely new chapters on the use of thermosets in aerospace, transport, defense, and a range of consumer applications
  • Enables practitioners to stay current on the latest developments in recycling of thermosets and their composites

Readership

Plastics engineers, chemical engineers, polymer chemists, designer engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians, students of polymer engineering and chemistry

Table of contents

1. Overview of thermosets: Present and futureJ.-P. Pascault, R.J.J. Williams2. Mechanical properties of thermosetsM.J. Mullins, D. Liu, H.-J. Sue3. Thermal properties of thermoset polymersM.R. Vengatesan, A.M. Varghese, V. Mittal4. Rheology and curing process of thermosetsJ.C. Domınguez5. Phase separation and morphology development in thermoplastic-modified thermosetsA. Tercjak6. Nanostructures and the toughening of thermosetsS.M. George, P. Vijayan, A. Surendran, C.V. Pious, S. Thomas7. Structure-property relationships of thermoset nanocompositesD. Puglia, J.M. Kenny8. The use of thermosets in the building and construction industryS. Agarwal, R.K. Gupta9. The use of thermosets in modern aerospace applicationsI. Hamerton, J. Kratz10. Thermoset adhesivesT. Engels11. Thermoset coatingsF. Aguirre-Vargas12. Thermoset insulation systemsA. Fangareggi, L. Bertucelli13. Thermosets for electric applicationsK. Netting14. Thermosets for pipeline corrosion protectionE. Aksu15. Thermoset Nanocomposites as ablative materials for rocket and military applicationsM. Natali, J.M. Kenny, L. Torre16. Click-based dual-curing thermosets and their applicationsX. Ramis, X. Fernandez-Francos, S. De la Flor, F. Ferrando, A. Serra17. Benzoxazine resins as smart materials and future perspectivesB. Kiskan, Y. Yagci18. Polyphthalonitrile resins and their high-end applicationsD. Augustine, M. Satheesh Chandran, D. Mathew, C.P. Reghunadhan Nair19. Bio-based epoxies and composites as environmentally friendly alternativeX. Liu, X. Yi, J. Zhu20. Recycling of thermosets and their compositesR. Morales Ibarra

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 14, 2017
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Qipeng Guo

Professor Qipeng Guo holds a personal chair in polymer science and technology at Deakin University, Australia. He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry and has an international reputation for his polymer research.

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