High Temperature Polymer Blends
High Temperature Polymer Blends

Author: Mark T. DeMeuse

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-03-25

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0857099019

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Polymer blends offer properties not easily obtained through the use of a single polymer, including the ability to withstand high temperatures. High Temperature Polymer Blends outlines the characteristics, developments, and use of high temperature polymer blends. The first chapter introduces high temperature polymer blends, their general principles, and thermodynamics. Further chapters go on to deal with the characterization of high temperature polymer blends for specific uses, such as fuel cells and aerospace applications. The book discusses different types of high temperature polymer blends, including liquid crystal polymers, polysulfones, and polybenzimidazole polymer blends and their commercial applications. High Temperature Polymer Blends provides a key reference for material scientists, polymer scientists, chemists, and plastic engineers, as well as academics in these fields. - Reviews characterization methods and analysis of the thermodynamic properties of high temperature polymer blends - Reviews the use of materials such as liquid crystals as reinforcements as well as applications in such areas as energy and aerospace engineering

Polymer Blends Volume 1
Polymer Blends Volume 1

Author: Donald R Paul

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 0323138896

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Polymer Blends, Volume 1 highlights the importance of polymer blends as a major new branch of macromolecular science. Topics range from polymer-polymer compatibility and the statistical thermodynamics of polymer blends to the phase separation behavior of polymer-polymer mixtures, transport phenomena in polymer blends, and mechanical properties of multiphase polymer blends. The optical behavior, solid state transition behavior, and rheology of polymer blends are also discussed. This book is organized into 10 chapters and begins with an overview of polymer blends, with emphasis on terminology and the effect of molecular weight on the thermodynamics of polymer blends as well as phase equilibria and transitions. The discussion then turns to the miscibility of homopolymers and copolymers, in bulk and in solution, from the experimental and theoretical viewpoints. The chapters that follow explore the statistical thermodynamics of polymer blends, paying particular attention to the Flory and lattice fluid theories, along with the phase relationship in polymer mixtures. The interfacial energy, structure, and adhesion between polymers in relation to the properties of polymer blends are considered. The final chapter examines the phenomena of low molecular weight penetrant transport. Currently accepted models for unsteady-state and steady-state permeation of polymeric materials are presented. A discussion of unsteady-state absorption and desorption behavior observed in a variety of polymer blends complements the treatment of permeation behavior. This book is intended to provide academic and industrial research scientists and technologists with a broad background in current principles and practice concerning mixed polymer systems.

Rheology of Polymer Blends and Nanocomposites
Rheology of Polymer Blends and Nanocomposites

Author: Sabu Thomas

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-09-08

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 0128169567

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Rheology of Polymer Blends and Nanocomposites: Theory, Modelling and Applications focuses on rheology in polymer nanocomposites. It provides readers with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of rheology, with an emphasis on recent advancements. Chapters explore potential future applications for nanocomposites and polymer blends, giving readers a thorough understanding of the specific features derived from rheology as a tool for the study of polymer blends and nanocomposites. This book is ideal for industrial and academic researchers in the field of polymer blends and nanocomposites, but is also a great resource for anyone who wants to learn about the applications of rheology. - Sets out the principles of rheology as it is applied to polymer blends and nanocomposites - Demonstrates how rheological techniques are best applied to different classes of nanocomposites - Assesses the opportunities and major challenges of rheological approaches to polymer blends and nanocomposites

Characterization of Polymer Blends
Characterization of Polymer Blends

Author: Sabu Thomas

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-02-09

Total Pages: 972

ISBN-13: 3527331530

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Filling the gap for a reference dedicated to the characterization of polymer blends and their micro and nano morphologies, this book provides comprehensive, systematic coverage in a one-stop, two-volume resource for all those working in the field. Leading researchers from industry and academia, as well as from government and private research institutions around the world summarize recent technical advances in chapters devoted to their individual contributions. In so doing, they examine a wide range of modern characterization techniques, from microscopy and spectroscopy to diffraction, thermal analysis, rheology, mechanical measurements and chromatography. These methods are compared with each other to assist in determining the best solution for both fundamental and applied problems, paying attention to the characterization of nanoscale miscibility and interfaces, both in blends involving copolymers and in immiscible blends. The thermodynamics, miscibility, phase separation, morphology and interfaces in polymer blends are also discussed in light of new insights involving the nanoscopic scale. Finally, the authors detail the processing-morphology-property relationships of polymer blends, as well as the influence of processing on the generation of micro and nano morphologies, and the dependence of these morphologies on the properties of blends. Hot topics such as compatibilization through nanoparticles, miscibility of new biopolymers and nanoscale investigations of interfaces in blends are also addressed. With its application-oriented approach, handpicked selection of topics and expert contributors, this is an outstanding survey for anyone involved in the field of polymer blends for advanced technologies.

Polymer Blends Handbook
Polymer Blends Handbook

Author: L. A. Utracki

Publisher:

Published: 2014-01-31

Total Pages: 1800

ISBN-13: 9789400760653

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Written by an international group of highly respected contributors, this fundamental reference work covers all aspects of polymer blends: science, engineering, technology and applications.

Electrical Degradation and Breakdown in Polymers
Electrical Degradation and Breakdown in Polymers

Author: Len A. Dissado

Publisher: IET

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 9780863411960

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The book is in five parts: Part I introduces the physical and chemical structure of polymers and their breakdown; Part II reviews electrical degradation in polymers, and Part III reviews conduction and deterministic breakdown in solids. Part IV discusses the stochastic nature of break-down from empirical and modelling viewpoints, and Part V indicates practical implications and strategies for engineers. Much of the discussion applies to non-crystalline materials generally.

Commercial Polymer Blends
Commercial Polymer Blends

Author: L.A. Utracki

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-27

Total Pages: 669

ISBN-13: 1461557895

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This book provides an in depth and unparalleled presentation of the compositions of virtually all polymer blends.

High Temperature Polymer Dielectrics
High Temperature Polymer Dielectrics

Author: Jun-Wei Zha

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-01-24

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 3527351825

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Provides a complete overview of the state-of-the-art high temperature polymer dielectrics, with a focus on fundamental background and recent advances.

Encyclopedia of Polymer Blends, Volume 3
Encyclopedia of Polymer Blends, Volume 3

Author: Avraam I. Isayev

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-06-07

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 3527653996

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A complete and timely overview of the topic, this Encyclopedia imparts knowledge of fundamental principles and their applications for academicians, scientists and researchers, while informing engineers, industrialists and entrepreneurs of the current state of the technology and its utilization. The most comprehensive source on polymer blends available on the market Offers a complete and timely overview of the topic Each article presents up to date research & development on a topic and its basic principles and applications, integrates case studies, laboratory and pilot plant experiments, and gives due reference to published and patented literature Equips academics, scientists and researchers with knowledge of fundamentals principles and their applications, and informs the engineers, industrialists and entrepreneurs about the state of the art technology and its applications

High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

Author: Qingfeng Li

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-10-15

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 3319170821

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This book is a comprehensive review of high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). PEMFCs are the preferred fuel cells for a variety of applications such as automobiles, cogeneration of heat and power units, emergency power and portable electronics. The first 5 chapters of the book describe rationalization and illustration of approaches to high temperature PEM systems. Chapters 6 - 13 are devoted to fabrication, optimization and characterization of phosphoric acid-doped polybenzimidazole membranes, the very first electrolyte system that has demonstrated the concept of and motivated extensive research activity in the field. The last 11 chapters summarize the state-of-the-art of technological development of high temperature-PEMFCs based on acid doped PBI membranes including catalysts, electrodes, MEAs, bipolar plates, modelling, stacking, diagnostics and applications.