Compatibilization of Polymer Blends
Micro and Nano Scale Phase Morphologies, Interphase Characterization, and Properties

An essential guide to all aspects of compatibilization, covering theory, methods, techniques, classification, applications and the latest advances in the field

Ajitha A. R (Edited by), Sabu Thomas (Edited by)

9780128160060

Paperback, published 10 October 2019

640 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.9 cm, 1.02 kg

Approx.626 pages

1. Introduction: polymer blends, thermodynamics, miscibility, phase separation and compatibilization2. Concepts and classification of compatibilization process 3. Compatibilization of polymer blends by the addition of graft copolymers4. Compatibilization of polymer blends by the addition of random copolymers5. Compatibilization of polymer blends by micro and nanofillers6. Reactive compatibilization of polymer blends by coupling agents and interchange catalysts7. Compatibilization of polymer blends by Janus Particles8. Compatibilization of polymer blends by shear pulverization9. Micro and nanoscale morphology characterization by microscopy10. Scattering studies of compatibilized polymer blends11. Interface analysis of compatibilized polymer blends12. Spectroscopic analysis of compatibilized polymer blends13. Crystallization studies of compatibilized polymer blends14. Viscoelastic characterization of polymer blends15. Rheological Characterization of polymer blends16. Thermal studies of compatibilized polymer blends17. Application of compatibilized polymer blends in biomedical field18. Application of compatibilized polymer blends in packaging19. Application of compatibilized polymer blends in automobile engineering

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP]