Polyethylene-based blends, composites and nanocomposities / edited by Visakh P. M. and María José Martínez Morlanes.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

P. M., Visakh, editor.

Martínez Morlanes, María Jose, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polyethylene--Analysis.

Polyethylene.

Nanocomposites (Materials).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (518 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : Scrivener Publishing, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"The book focusses on the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of polyethylene-based blends, composites and nanocomposites by looking at the various aspects of processing, morphology, properties and applications. In particular, the book details the important developments in areas such as the structure-properties relationship of polyethylene; modification of polyethylene with radiation and ion implantation processes; stabilization of irradiated polyethylene by the introduction of antioxidants; reinforcement of polyethylene through carbon-based materials as additives; characterization of carbon-based polyethylenes composites, polyethylene-based blends with thermoplastic and thermoset; characterization of polyethylene-based thermoplastic and thermoset blends; polyethylene-based blends with natural rubber and synthetic rubber; characterization of polyethylene-based natural rubber and synthetic rubber blends; characterization of polyethylene-based composites"-- Provided by publisher.

"The book focusses on the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of polyethylene-based blends, composites and nanocomposites by looking at the various aspects of processing, morphology, properties and applications"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover; Half Title page; Title page; Copyright page; Preface; Chapter 1: Polyethylene-Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites: State-of-the-Art, New Challenges and Opportunities; 1.1 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) for Orthopaedic Devices: Structure/Property Relationships; 1.2 Stabilization of Irradiated Polyethylene by Introduction of Antioxidants (Vitamin E); 1.3 Polyethylene-Based Conducting Polymer Blends and Composites; 1.4 Polyethylene Composites with Lignocellulosic Material: A Brief Overview; 1.5 LDH as Nanofillers of Nanocomposite Materials Based on Polyethylene

1.6 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene and its Reinforcement/Oxidative Stability with Carbon Nanotubes in Medical Devices1.7 Montmorillonite Polyethylene Nanocomposites; 1.8 Characterization Methods for Polyethylene-Based Composites and Nanocomposites; References; Chapter 2: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) for Orthopaedic Devices: Structure/Property Relationships; 2.1 Introduction - HDPE and UHMWPE; 2.2 Chemical Structure; 2.3 Crystallinity and Melting Behaviour; 2.4 Molecular Weight; 2.5 Mechanical Properties; 2.6 Sterilisation by Gamma Rays

2.7 Conclusion and Future TrendsReferences; Chapter 3: Stabilization of Irradiated Polyethylene by Introduction of Antioxidants (Vitamin E); 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Types of Antioxidants; 3.3 Stabilization by Vitamin E; 3.4 Analysis of the Content of Vitamin E; 3.5 Conclusions; Appendix: Structure of Stabilizers; References; Chapter 4: Polyethylene-Based Conducting Polymer Blends and Composites; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Preparation; 4.3 Characterization; 4.4 Properties; 4.5 Applications; 4.6 Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgement; References

Chapter 5: Polyethylene Composites with Lignocellulosic Material5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Materials; 5.3 Coupling Agents and Fibre Chemical Treatments; 5.4 Composites Processing and Properties; 5.5 Industrial Applications of Polyethylene with Lignocellulosic Fibres; 5.6 Conclusions and Future Trends; References; Chapter 6: Layered Double Hydroxides as Nanofillers of Composites and Nanocomposite Materials Based on Polyethylene; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Composites and Nanocomposites with Lamellar Fillers; 6.3 Layered Double Hydroxides: Structure, Properties and Uses

6.4 Polyethylene as a Base of Blend Materials6.5 Strategies of Preparation: Synthesis of Composites and Nanocomposites using Modified LDHs; 6.6 Preparation of LDH-PE Materials; 6.7 Characterisation of LDH-PE Materials; 6.8 Properties of LDH-PE Materials; 6.9 Uses of LDH-PE Materials; 6.10 Conclusions and Current Trends of Development of LDH-PE Materials; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 7: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene and its Reinforcement with Carbon Nanotubes in Medical Devices; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 UHMWPE for Total Joint Arthroplasty

7.3 Biocompatibility of CNTs and UHMWPE-CNT Nanocomposites

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781523110339

1523110333

9781118831298

1118831292

9781118831328

1118831322

9781118831304

1118831306

OCLC:

912140900