Micro- and Nano-Structured Interpenetrating Polymer Networks: From Design to Applications

This book examines the current state of the art, new challenges, opportunities, and applications of IPNs.  With contributions from experts across the globe, this survey is an outstanding resource reference for anyone involved in the field of polymer materials design for advanced technologies.  Comprehensively summarizes many of the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of micro and nanostructured Interpenetrating Polymer Networks  Discusses various aspects of synthesis, characterization, structure, morphology, modelling, properties, and applications of IPNs  Describes how nano–structured IPNs correlate their multiscale structure to their properties and morphologies  Serves as a one–stop reference resource for important research accomplishments in the area of IPNs and nano–structured polymer systems  Includes chapters from leading researchers in the IPN field from industry, academy, government and private research institutions INDICE: 1 Micro– and Nano–Structured Interpenetrating Polymer Networks: State of the Art, New Challenges and Opportunities Jose James, George V. Thomas, Akhina H and Sabu Thomas .1.1 Introduction .1.2 Types of IPNs .1.3 Synthesis of IPN .1.3.1. Sequential IPNs .1.3.2. Simultaneous Interpenetrating Networks .1.4 Characterization of IPN .1.4.1. Morphology .1.4.2. Thermal properties .1.4.3 .Mechanical properties .1.4.4. Kinetic properties .1.4.5. Spectroscopic techniques .1.4.6. Visco–elastic measurements of IPN .1.5 Applications of IPNs .1.6 Future trends .References .2 Miscibility, morphology and phase behavior of IPNs Gaohong He, Xuemei Wu, Xiaoming Yan, Xiangcun Li, Wu Xiao and Xiaobin Jiang .2.1 Introduction .2.2 Miscibility of IPNs .2.1.1 Thermodynamics immiscibility of IPNs .2.1.2 Kinetically forced compatibility of IPNs .2.3 Phase diagram .2.3.1 Types of phase diagrams .2.3.2 Temperature–composition phase diagram .2.3.3 Monomer–polymer phase diagram .2.3.4 Phase continuity diagram .2.4 Morphology of IPNs .2.4.1 Phase separation mechanism .2.4.2 Typical morphologies of IPNs .2.5 Acknowledgments .References .3 Synthetic rubber–based IPNs Qihua Wang and Shoubing Chen .3.1 Introduction .3.2 Synthetic rubber–based IPNs .3.2.1 The synthesis methods of synthetic rubber–based IPNs .3.2.2 General purpose rubber–based IPNs .3.2.3 Specialty rubber–based IPNs .3.3 Summary and conclusions .3.4 Acknowledgments .References .4 Micro– and nano–structured ipns based on thermosetting resins Sanja Marinovi , Ivanka Popovic and Branko Dunjic .4.1 Introduction .4.2 Experimental details .4.2.1. Materials .4.2.2. Synthesis of ipns components and sample preparation .4.2.3. Ipns characterization techniques .4.3 Influence of HBP(A) contents in ipns on ipns mechanical properties .4.3.1 Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) .4.3.2 Thermogravimetric analysis .4.4 Influence of the reactive diluent in ipns on ipns properties .4.5 Conclusions .References .5 Micro– meso– and nano–porous systems designed from IPNs Daniel Grande .5.1 Introduction .5.2 Porous Systems Derived from Semi–IPNs .5.2.1 Porous Networks by Selective Degradation of Un–Cross–Linked Chains .5.2.2 Porous Networks by Solvent Extraction of Un–Cross–Linked Chains .5.3 (Nano–)Porous Systems Derived from IPNs .5.3.1 Pioneering studies .5.3.2 Porous Networks by Selective Electron Beam Degradation .5.3.3 Nano–Porous Networks by Selective Hydrolysis .5.4 Conclusions .5.5 Acknowledgements .References .6 Natural rubber–based micro– and nano–structured IPNs Sa–Ad Riyajan .6.1 Introduction .6.2 Natural rubber .6.2.1 Basic information of NR .6.2.2 Properties .6.2.3 Applications Synthesis of polymer IPN .6.3 Synthesis of polymer IPN .6.4 Preparation of Semi–IPN ENR and PVA .6.5 Properties of IPN made from NR and plastics .6.5.1Swelling behavior and solvent resistance .6.5.2 Mechanical strength .6.5.3 Creep properties .6.5.4 Thermal properties .6.6 Biodegradation .6.7 Possible application .6.8 Conclusion .6.9 Acknowledgement .References .7 Synthesis and applications of IPNs based on smart polymers Guillermina Burillo, Emilio Bucio and Lorena Garcia–Uriostegui .7.1 Introduction .7.2 Stimuli–responsive polymers .7.3 IPNs and SIPNs .7.4 The synthesis and the applications of SIPNs and IPNs .7.4.1 Sequential SIPNs .7.4.2 The simultaneous method for the synthesis of SIPNs .7.4.3 A comparison of the properties between sequential and simultaneous SIPN films .7.4.4 The SIPNs of sensitive star polymers .7.5 IPNs .7.5.1 IPNs synthesized in one step by the simultaneous method .7.5.2 IPNs synthesized in two steps .7.6 IPNs and SIPNs synthesized by ionizing radiation .7.7 S–IPN and IPNs in the heavy ions immobilization .7.8 The novel architectures of IPNs developed by ionizing radiation polymerization .7.8.1 Polymer–g–IPNs synthesized via irradiation and the addition of a chemical initiator in three steps .7.8.2 Polymer–g– IPNs synthesized only by radiation in three steps .7.9 Conclusions .7.10 Acknowledgments .References .8 Microscopy of IPNs Rameshwar Adhikari .8.1 Introduction and Overview .8.2 Sample Preparation for Microscopic Analysis .8.2.1 Microtomy and Ultramicrotomy .8.2.2 Staining of Thin Sections .8.2.3 Etching of Surfaces .8.2.4 Fracture Surface Preparation .8.3 Microscopy of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs): An Overview .8.4 Morphological Characterization of Polymer Networks .8.4.1 Biomaterials and Biomedical Materials .8.4.2 Porous Networks .8.4.3 Elastomer and Latex Based Networks .8.4.4 Micro– and Nanostructured Materials and Hybrids .8.4.5 IPN–like Systems .8.5 Concluding Notes .Acknowledgements .9. Viscoelastic Properties of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks Sudipta Goswami .9.1 Introduction .9.2 Viscoelastic properties of Simultaneous IPNS .9.3 Viscoelastic properties of Sequential IPNs .9.4 Overall Summary and future scope .9.5 Conclusion .References .10. Interpenetrating and Semi–Interpenetrating Networks of Polyurethane Chepuri R.K. Rao, Ramanuj Narayan and K.V.S.N. Raju .10.1 Introduction .10.1.1 Polyurethane–acrylic, epoxy, polyester IPN systems .10.1.2 PU–other polymers .10.1.3 PU–conducting polymers .10.1.4 Applications and concluding remarks .References .11. Solid state NMR and ESR studies of IPNs Sre ko Vali , M. Andreis and D. Klepac .11.1 Introduction .11.2 Theoretical background .11.2.1 Solid state NMR spectroscopy .11.2.2 ESR spectroscopy .11.3 NMR of IPNs and semi IPNs .11.3.1 Characterization .11.3.2 Structure and Dynamics .11.4 ESR studies of IPNs and semi–IPNs .11.4.1 Nitroxyl radicals in studying IPNs and semi–IPNs .11.4.2 Radicals induced by high energy radiation .11.4.3 Copper(II) ions .11.5 Conclusion .References .12. Diffusion, transport and barrier properties of IPNs Runcy Wilson, Anil Kumar S, Miran Mozetic, Uro Cvelbar and Sabu Thomas .12.1 Introduction .12.2 Back ground of IPNs .12.3 Transport properties: theoretical and practical aspects .12.4 Transport mechanism .12.5 Sorption and diffusion of solvents .12.6 Gas barrier properties of IPNs .12.7 Pervaporation characteristics of IPNs .12.8 Principles of pervaporation .12.9 Vapour sorption behaviour of IPNs .12.10 Conclusion .12.11 Applications, Challenges, Difficulties and Future Directions .References .13. Ageing of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks Selvin P. Thomas and Mohammed N Alghamdi .13.1 Introduction .13.2 Ageing of IPNs .13.2.1 Thermal ageing .13.2.2 UV–radiation ageing .13.2.3 Water ageing .13.2.4 Aging by other sources .13.3 Conclusion .References .13. Theoretical modeling and simulation of IPNs Pratab Bhaskar .14.1 Introduction .14.2. Theoretical Simulations .14.2.1 Quantum Mechanics .14.2.2 Classical Mechanics .14.3. Molecular Dynamics Methods and Theory .14.3.1. Potential Energy Functions .14.3.2. Molecular Mechanics .14.3.3. Integration of Equation of Motion .14.3.4 Statistical Ensembles .14.3.5. Simulation Environment .14.3.6. Amorphous Cells .14.4. Molecular Dynamic Study of Surface/Interface properties of Thermoplastic AIPNs and Organic–Inorganic composite IPNs .14.4.1. Surface Energy of Thermoplastic–AIPNS .14.4.2. Organic– Inorganic Composite IPNs Materials .14.5. Conclusions .References .15. Applications of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks Chandra P.Sharma and Radhika Raveendran .15.1 Introduction .15.2 What are IPNs? .15.3 Properties of IPNs .15.4 Applications of IPNs .15.4.1 Selective transportation of liquids and gases .15.4.2 Ion exchange membranes .15.4.3 Removal of metal ions .15.4.4 Sound and vibration damping .15.4.5 Other general applications .15.4.6 Biomedical Applications of IPNs .15.5 Conclusion .References .Index

• ISBN: 978-1-118-13817-5
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 432
• Fecha Publicación: 11/05/2016
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• Idioma: Inglés