Table of Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
List of Contributors
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Reactive Extrusion
References
Part II: Introduction to Twin-Screw Extruder for Reactive Extrusion
Chapter 2: The Co-rotating Twin-Screw Extruder for Reactive Extrusion
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Development and Key Figures of the Co-rotating Twin-Screw Extruder
2.3 Screw Elements
2.4 Co-rotating Twin-Screw Extruder – Unit Operations
2.5 Suitability of Twin-Screw Extruders for Chemical Reactions
2.6 Processing of TPE-V
2.7 Polymerization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
2.8 Grafting of Maleic Anhydride on Polyolefines
2.9 Partial Glycolysis of PET
2.10 Peroxide Break-Down of Polypropylene
2.11 Summary
References
Part III: Simulation and Modeling
Chapter 3: Modeling of Twin Screw Reactive Extrusion: Challenges and Applications
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Principles and Challenges of the Modeling
3.3 Examples of Modeling
3.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Measurement and Modeling of Local Residence Time Distributions in a Twin-Screw Extruder
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Measurement of the Global and Local RTD
4.3 Residence Time, Residence Revolution, and Residence Volume Distributions
4.4 Modeling of Local Residence Time Distributions
4.5 Summary
References
Chapter 5: In-process Measurements for Reactive Extrusion Monitoring and Control
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Requirements of In-process Monitoring of Reactive Extrusion
5.3 In-process Optical Spectroscopy
5.4 In-process Rheometry
5.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Part IV: Synthesis Concepts
Chapter 6: Exchange Reaction Mechanisms in the Reactive Extrusion of Condensation Polymers
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Interchange Reaction in Polyester/Polyester Blends
6.3 Interchange Reaction in Polycarbonate/Polyester Blends
6.4 Interchange Reaction in Polyester/Polyamide Blends
6.5 Interchange Reaction in Polycarbonate/Polyamide Blends
6.6 Interchange Reaction in Polyamide/Polyamide Blends
6.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: In situ Synthesis of Inorganic and/or Organic Phases in Thermoplastic Polymers by Reactive Extrusion
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Nanocomposites
7.3 Polymerization of a Thermoplastic Minor Phase: Toward Blend Nanostructuration
7.4 Polymerization of a Thermoset Minor Phase Under Shear
7.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Concept of (Reactive) Compatibilizer-Tracer for Emulsification Curve Build-up, Compatibilizer Selection, and Process Optimization of Immiscible Polymer Blends
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Emulsification Curves of Immiscible Polymer Blends in a Batch Mixer
8.3 Emulsification Curves of Immiscible Polymer Blends in a Twin-Screw Extruder Using the Concept of (Reactive) Compatibilizer
8.4 Emulsification Curves of Reactive Immiscible Polymer Blends in a Twin-Screw Exturder
8.5 Conclusion
References
Part V: Selected Examples of Synthesis
Chapter 9: Nano-structuring of Polymer Blends by in situ Polymerization and in situ Compatibilization Processes
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Morphology Development of Classical Immiscible Polymer Blending Processes
9.3
In situ
Polymerization and
in situ
Compatibilization of Polymer Blends
9.4 Summary
References
Chapter 10: Reactive Comb Compatibilizers for Immiscible Polymer Blends
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Synthesis of Reactive Comb Polymers
10.3 Reactive Compatibilization of Immiscible Polymer Blends by Reactive Comb Polymers
10.4 Immiscible Polymer Blends Compatiblized by Janus Nanomicelles
10.5 Conclusions and Further Remarks
References
Chapter 11: Reactive Compounding of Highly Filled Flame Retardant Wire and Cable Compounds
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Formulations and Ingredients
11.3 Processing
11.4 Evaluation and Results on the Compound
11.5 Cable Trials
11.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 12: Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs) by the Dynamic Vulcanization of Miscible or Highly Compatible Plastic/Rubber Blends
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Morphological Development of TPVs from Immiscible Polymer Blends
12.3 TPVs from Miscible PVDF/ACM Blends
12.4 TPVs from Highly Compatible EVA/EVM Blends
12.5 Conclusions and Future Remarks
References
Part VI: Selected Examples of Processing
Chapter 13: Reactive Extrusion of Polyamide 6 with Integrated Multiple Melt Degassing
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Synthesis of Polyamide 6
13.3 Review of Reactive Extrusion of Polyamide 6 in Twin-Screw Extruders
13.4 Recent Developments in Reactive Extrusion of Polyamide 6 in Twin-Screw Extruders
13.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14: Industrial Production and Use of Grafted Polyolefins
14.1 Grafted Polymers
14.2 Industrial Synthesis of Grafted Polymers
14.3 Main Applications
14.4 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Index
End User License Agreement
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