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

Langue : Anglais

Coordonnateurs : A. R Ajitha, Thomas Sabu

Couverture de l’ouvrage Compatibilization of Polymer Blends

Compatibilization of Polymer Blends: Micro and Nano Scale Phase Morphologies, Interphase Characterization and Properties offers a comprehensive approach to the use of compatibilizers in polymer blends, examining both fundamental and advanced knowledge in the field. The book begins by introducing polymer blends, describing thermodynamics, miscibility, and phase separation, and explaining the main concepts of compatibilization. Other sections cover theoretical approaches for nearly compatible blends, incompatible blends, nanofillers, physical compatibilization, reactive compatibilization, morphological and structural characterization, and physico-mechanical characterization. Finally, key application areas are covered, including biomedical applications, packaging and automobile engineering.

While this book will be a highly valuable reference source for academics, researchers and postgraduate students interested in polymer blends, it will also be ideal for anyone involved in the fields of polymer science, polymer chemistry, polymer physics, materials science, scientists, R&D professionals, and engineers in involved in the development or engineering of polymer products.

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
Academia: Researchers, lecturers and postgraduate students involved with polymer blends, or in the fields of polymer science, polymer chemistry, polymer physics and materials science;Industry: Scientists, R&D professionals and engineers involved in the development or engineering of polymer products
Dr. Ajitha A.R. is a researcher at the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), Mahatma Gandhi University, India. With more than 5 years of experience in the field, her research interests include preparation and characterization of nanocomposites, and modification of nanofillers. Dr. Ajitha has published numerous research articles in high impact factor international journals, co-edited one book, and authored more than 8 book chapters. She has also attended and presented papers at a number of conferences and seminars.

Dr. Thomas is the Vice-Chancellor and a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he serves as the Director of the School of Energy Materials at the same institution. Dr. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, covering polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnological, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly contributed to the development of new materials in the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, Lorient, France.


  • Offers detailed and systematic coverage of essential and advanced topics relating to the compatibilization of polymer blends
  • Presents a critical analysis of the effect of compatibilization on morphology and thermal, mechanical, electrical and viscoelastic properties of polymer blends
  • Draws on novel studies and state-of-the-art research, discussing the latest issues and developments