Rheology and processing of polymer nanocomposites / edited by Sabu Thomas, Rene Muller, Jiji Abraham.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Thomas, Sabu, editor.
• Muller, René, 1955- editor.
• Abraham, Jiji, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Rheology.
• Plasticity.
• Polymers.
• Nanocomposites (Materials).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (619 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, [2016]

Summary:

Rheology and Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites examines the current state of the art and new challenges in the characterization of nanofiller/polymer interactions, nanofiller dispersion, distribution, filler-filler interactions and interfaces in polymer nanocomposites. A one-stop reference resource for important research accomplishments in this area, it benefits academics, researchers, scientists, and engineers in the field of polymer nanocomposites in their daily work.

Contents:

• Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Chapter 1 Materials for Polymer Nanocomposites; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Nanocomposite Framework; 1.2.1 Nanoscale Fillers; 1.2.2 Choice of Polymeric Matrices; 1.3 Recent Developments and Opportunities in the Area of Polymer Nanocomposites; 1.4 Challenges in the Area of Polymer Nanocomposites; 1.5 Relationships of Macroscopic Rheological Properties to Nanoscale Structural Variables; 1.6 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2 Manufacturing Polymer Nanocomposites; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Nanofillers
• 2.2.1 Structure and Properties of Clay2.2.2 Structure and Properties of Organically Modified Clay; 2.2.3 Structure and Properties of CNTs; 2.3 Polymer Matrices; 2.4 Preparation of Nanocomposites; 2.4.1 In Situ Polymerization; 2.4.2 Solution Blending; 2.4.3 Melt Compounding; 2.4.4 Other Methods; 2.4.5 Supercritical CO2 Assisted Compounding; 2.5 Characterization; 2.6 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Rheology and Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites: Theory, Practice, and New Challenges; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Viscoelasticity of Nanocomposites; 3.2.1 General Trends; 3.2.2 Percolation Treshold
• 3.2.3 Equilibrium Shear Modulus3.2.4 Validity of TTS Principle; 3.2.5 Quantifying Dispersion via Melt Rheology; 3.2.6 Payne Effect; 3.3 Flow Properties of Nanocomposites; 3.3.1 Steady-State Flow Curves: Relative Viscosity and Normal Stress Difference; 3.3.2 Flow-Induced Structure in Nanocomposites; 3.3.3 Elongational Flow; 3.4 Theory and Modeling of Nanocomposites Rheology; 3.4.1 Steady-State Viscosity; 3.4.2 Dynamic Rheology; 3.4.3 Elongational Rheology; 3.4.4 Payne Effect; 3.5 Processing of Nanocomposites; 3.5.1 Influence of Blending Procedure; 3.5.2 Usual Processing Methods
• 3.5.3 New Processing Routes3.6 Conclusion and Futures Challenges; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4 Mixing of Polymers Using the Elongational Flow Mixer (RMX®); 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Polymer Blends; 4.2.1 Capillary Number, Ca; 4.2.2 Rheology and Processing of Polymer Blends; 4.3 Polymer Nanocomposites; 4.3.1 Dispersion of Solid Additives; 4.4 Elongational Flow Mixer (RMX®); 4.4.1 RMX® Assembly and Operating Principles; 4.4.2 RMX® Flow Analysis by Numeric Simulation; 4.4.3 Estimation of Rheological Parameters in the RMX® via Capillary Rheometry; 4.5 RMX® Mixing of Polymer Blends
• 4.5.1 Influence of the RMX® Parameters on Mixing4.5.2 Influence of the Viscosity Ratio, p; 4.5.3 Energy of Mixing: Performance Comparison; 4.5.4 Viscous Heating; 4.5.5 Effect of a Compatibilizer; 4.5.6 Rheology/Morphology Relationship; 4.6 Mixing of Polymer Nanocomposites; 4.7 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 5 Rheology and Processing of Polymer/Layered Silicate Nanocomposites; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Nanostructure Development; 5.2.1 Melt Intercalation; 5.2.2 Interlayer Structure of OMLFs and Intercalation; 5.3 Novel Compounding Methods for Delamination of OMLFs
• 5.3.1 Solid-State Shear Processing

Notes:

• Description based upon print version of record.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

• 9781118969823
• 1118969820
• 9781118969816
• 1118969812
• 9781118969809
• 1118969804

OCLC:

957655619