Design and Applications of Nanostructured Polymer Blends and Nanocomposite Systems

Chapter 1: Thermoset-Thermoplastic Nanostructured Blends

• Abstract
• Acknowledgments
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Cure in Thermosetting
• 1.3 Phase Separation
• 1.4 Thermoset/Thermoplastic Blends Applications
• 1.5 Summary

Chapter 2: Thermoplastic-Thermoset Nanostructured Polymer Blends

• Abstract
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Polymer Blends
• 2.3 Thermoplastics/Thermosets Blends in a Thermoplastic Matrix
• 2.4 Phase Separation
• 2.5 Curing
• 2.6 Preparation of Nanostructured Thermoplastic/Thermoset Blends
• 2.7 Introduction of Nanoparticles
• 2.8 Morphology Development
• 2.9 Properties
• 2.10 Conclusion and Recommendation

Chapter 3: Liquid Crystalline Nanostructured Polymer Blends

• Abstract
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Liquid Crystalline Mesophases
• 3.3 Molecular Structures of Polymer Liquid Crystals
• 3.4 Properties and Applications of Polymer Liquid Crystal Blends
• 3.5 Characterization Methods
• 3.6 Final Remarks

Chapter 4: Thermoplastics Polymers Reinforced with Natural Fibers

• Abstract
• Acknowledgment
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Natural Fibers
• 4.3 Palm Fibers
• 4.4 Effect of Modification on Mechanical Properties of Palm Fiber Composites

Chapter 5: Aerogels and Foamed Nanostructured Polymer Blends

• Abstract
• Acknowledgment
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Foaming of Nanostructured Blend Systems
• 5.3 Aerogel Polymer Blends
• 5.4 Conclusion

Chapter 6: Nanomembrane Materials Based on Polymer Blends

• Abstract
• 6.1 Introduction to Nanomembrane Materials
• 6.2 Current State of the Art on Polymeric Nanomembranes
• 6.3 Concept of Mixed-Matrix Nanomembranes
• 6.4 Development of Mixed-Matrix Nanomembranes
• 6.5 A Nano-Blend with the Nano-Phase Removed for Controlled Porosity
• 6.6 Methods of Controlling the Pore Shape, Porosity and Size of Nanoporous Polymer Materials
• 6.7 Recent Progress in Mixed-Matrix Nanomembranes
• 6.8 Summary

Chapter 7: Polymers with Nano-Encapsulated Functional Polymers

• Abstract
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Functional Polymer
• 7.3 Encapsulation of Polymeric Nanoparticles
• 7.4 Application
• 7.5 Future Directions
• 7.6 Conclusions

Chapter 8: Polymers with Nano-Encapsulated Functional Polymers: Encapsulated Phase Change Materials

• Abstract
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Classification of PCMs
• 8.3 Encapsulation of PCMs
• 8.4 Nanoparticle-Enhanced PCM and Nano-Encapsulated PCM
• 8.5 Literature Review
• 8.6 Summary

Chapter 9: Polymers with Nano-Encapsulated Functional Polymers: Encapsulated Nanoparticles for Treatment of Cancer Cells

• Abstract
• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 NPs for Treatment of Cancer
• 9.3 Nanostructures for Anticancer Therapeutics: Future Tendencies
• 9.4 Conclusions and Future Directions

Chapter 10: Carbon Containing Nanostructured Polymer Blends

• Abstract
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Different Categories of Carbon Nanostructure
• 10.3 CNT and Graphene Reinforced Polymer Composite
• 10.4 Graphenated CNTs
• 10.5 Current Applications of CNTs and Graphene
• 10.6 Conclusion
• 10.7 Recommendation

Chapter 11: Immiscible Polymer Blends Stabilized with Nanophase

• Abstract
• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 Various Classifications of Polymeric Nanomaterials
• 11.3 Wetting Parameters; Effect on Particle Localization
• 11.4 Influence of Dynamic Processes on Ternary Nanocomposite Morphology
• 11.5 Compatiblizing Effect of Nanoparticles
• 11.6 Effect of Nanostructured Materials Nature on Phase Stability
• 11.7 Current Issues in Nanostructured Stabilized Polymer Blends
• 11.8 Conclusion

Chapter 12: Nanostructured Polymer Blends for Gas/Vapor Barrier and Dielectric Applications

• Abstract
• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Gas Barrier Property
• 12.3 Mechanisms of Barrier Improvement in Polymers
• 12.4 Tortuous Path Model
• 12.5 Types of Nanoparticles
• 12.6 Nanocomposites
• 12.7 Nanostructured Polymer Blends
• 12.8 Polymers and Their Nanostructured Polymer Blends
• 12.9 Gas and Oxygen Barrier Characteristics of Nanostructured Polymer Blends
• 12.10 Barrier Properties Against UV Radiation of Nanocomposite Fibers
• 12.11 Dielectric Property of Nanostructured Polymer Blends
• 12.12 Future Trends: Predicting Nanotechnology Growth
• 12.13 Conclusions

Chapter 13: Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Their Nanobiocomposites With Cellulose Nanocrystals

• Abstract
• Acknowledgments
• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) and Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate)
• 13.3 Lignocellulosic Fibers
• 13.4 Nanobiocomposites
• 13.5 Effect of Nanocellulose on the Properties of PHA
• 13.6 Application of PHBV/NCC Nanocomposites
• 13.7 Summary

Chapter 14: Crystallization and Morphological Changes in Nanostructured Polymer Blends

• Abstract
• 14.1 Introduction
• 14.2 Nucleation
• 14.3 Blends of Crystallizable Matrix and Amorphous Dispersed Phase
• 14.4 Confined Crystallization
• 14.5 Polymorphic Change
• 14.6 Conclusion

Chapter 15: Phase Structures in Thin Films of Nanostructured Polymer Blends

• Abstract
• Acknowledgment
• 15.1 Introduction
• 15.2 Introduction to Polymer-Blend Thin Films
• 15.3 Formation of Nanostructured Thin Films in Polymer Blends
• 15.4 Surface Morphologies in Homopolymer-Blend Thin Films
• 15.5 Self-Assembly of BCs in Thin Films
• 15.6 Pattern Formation in Thin Films of BC/Homopolymer
• 15.7 Thin Film Ordering in BC/BC Blends
• 15.8 Applications of Thin Films of Nanostructured Polymer Blends
• 15.9 Conclusions

Chapter 16: Mechanisms of Toughening in Nanostructured Polymer Blends

• Abstract
• 16.1 Toughness
• 16.2 Planes of Tests
• 16.3 Toughening Mechanism of Materials
• 16.4 Toughening of Polymers and Polymer Blends
• 16.5 Toughening of Nanostructured Polymer Blends
• 16.6 Conclusions

Chapter 17: Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic Nanostructured Polymer Blends

• Abstract
• Acknowledgment
• 17.1 Introduction
• 17.2 Black Copolymers
• 17.3 Amphilic Block Copolymer
• 17.4 Hydrogen Bonds in Nanostructured Polymer Blends
• 17.5 Superhydrophilicity
• 17.6 Methods Used for Preparation of Superhydrophilic Surfaces
• 17.7 Superhydrophobicity
• 17.8 Methods Used for the Preparation of Superhydrophobic Surfaces
• 17.9 Phase Structure and Surface Morphology
• 17.10 Applications
• 17.11 Conclusions

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