Table of Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
List of Contributors
Chapter 1: Materials for Polymer Nanocomposites
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Nanocomposite Framework
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
2.3 Polymer Matrices
2.4 Preparation of Nanocomposites
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
3.3 Flow Properties of Nanocomposites
3.4 Theory and Modeling of Nanocomposites Rheology
3.5 Processing of Nanocomposites
3.6 Conclusion and Futures Challenges
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4: Mixing of Polymers Using the Elongational Flow Mixer (RMX®)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Polymer Blends
4.3 Polymer Nanocomposites
4.4 Elongational Flow Mixer (RMX®)
4.5 RMX® Mixing of Polymer Blends
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
5.3 Novel Compounding Methods for Delamination of OMLFs
5.4 Nanostructure and Rheological Properties
5.5 Nanocomposite Foams
5.6 Future Prospects
References
Chapter 6: Processing and Rheological Behaviors of Cnt/Polymer Nanocomposites
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Processing Techniques of Polymer/CNT Nanocomposites
6.3 Rheological Properties of Polymer/Carbon Nanotube Composites
6.4 Summary
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 7: Unusual Phase Separation in PS Rich Blends with PVME in Presence of MWNTs
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Experimental Methods
7.3 Theory Background
7.4 Results and Discussion
7.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 8: Rheology and Processing of Polymer/POSS Nanocomposites
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes
8.3 Processing of Polymer/POSS Nanocomposites
8.4 Rheological Behavior of POSS-Based Polymer Nanocomposites
8.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 9: Polymer and Composite Nanofiber: Electrospinning Parameters and Rheology Properties
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Electrospinning
9.3 Electrospinning Process Parameters
9.4 Polymer-Based Nanofiber and its Rheology
9.5 Nanofiber and its Polymer Composites
9.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Rheology and Processing of Inorganic Nanomaterials and Quantum Dots/Polymer Nanocomposites
10.1 Inorganic Nanoparticle Filled Polymer Nanocomposites
10.2 Fabrication of Inorganic Nanoparticle Filled Polymer Nanocomposites
10.3 Why Rheological Study is Important for Polymer Nanocomposites
10.4 Rheology of Quantum Dot Based Polymer Nanocomposites
10.5 Metal Oxide Nanoparticle-Based Polymer Nanocomposites
10.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11: Rheology and Processing of Laponite/Polymer Nanocomposites
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Rheology
11.3 Processing
11.4 Conclusions and Outlook
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 12: Graphene-Based Nanocomposites: Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, and Rheological Properties
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Graphene
12.3 The Use of Graphene in Nanocomposite Materials
12.4 Nanocomposite Characterization
12.5 Conclusion
12.6 Future Perspective
References
Chapter 13: Processing, Rheology, and Electrical Properties of Polymer/Nanocarbon Black Composites
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Experimental
13.3 Electrical Properties of Carbon Black Composites and Applications
13.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14: Rheology and Processing of Nanocellulose, Nanochitin, and Nanostarch/Polymer Bionanocomposites
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Biopolymers as Nanofillers for Polymer/Nanocomposites
14.3 Potential Applications of Polysaccharide Nanofillers/Polymer Nanocomposites
14.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
References
Chapter 15: Rheology And Processing of Nanoparticle Filled Polymer Blend Nanocomposites
15.1 Rheology of Polymer Blends
15.2 Effect of Nanoparticles on the Morphology of Polymer Blend
15.3 Rheology of Nanoparticles Filled Polymer Blend
15.4 Summary
References
Chapter 16: Rheology as a Tool for Studying in Situ Polymerized Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Basic Principles of Rheokinetics
16.3 Rheokinetics of in Situ Polymerization of Carbon Nanotube/Monomer Systems
16.4 Rheological Percolation Threshold of Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanocomposites
16.5 Concluding Remarks
References
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