Materials Science

Advances in Materials Science

Polymer Processing and Characterization
Editors: Sabu Thomas
Deepalekshmi Ponnamma
Ajesh K. Zachariah

Polymer Processing and Characterization

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Pub Date: July 2012
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Hard ISBN: 9781926895154
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-77463-186-7
E-Book ISBN: 9781466558274
Pages: 168pp
Binding Type: hardbound / ebook / paperback
Series: Advances in Materials Science
Volume: 1

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This book deals with the polymers, different methods of synthesis, synthesis of composites as well as the different techniques used for polymer characterization.

Most of the industries of the world extract the anomalous properties of polymers to make excellent and cost-effective materials. Because of this, the types of polymers, their processing, and the analysis of their various properties are very significant. Readers will gain a thorough knowledge about the processing of different types of polymers and composites made from them as well as their various applications. This book is suitable for classroom use but is especially important for researchers.

The book addresses these topics:
  • adhesion of amorphous polymers with vitrified bulk and surface glass transition
  • functionalized biopolymers and their applications
  • a new synthesis of p-Cresol-Adipamide-Formaldehyde copolymer resin and its applications as an ion-changer
  • correlating performance of commercial viscosity modifiers for formulating shear stable industrial lubricants
  • synthesis of phthalonitrile polymers in ionic liquid and microwave media
  • studies on nanocomposite polymer electrolytes doped with Ca3(PO4)2 for lithium batteries

CONTENTS:
Preface
Chapter 1: Adhesion and Surface Glass Transition of Amorphous Polymers
Yuri M. Boiko
Chapter 2: Chelating Ion-Exchange Properties of Copolymer Resins
S. S. Rahangdale and W. B. GurnuleChapter 3: High Performance Shear Stable Viscosity Modifiers
B. Khemchandani
Chapter 4: Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Phthalonitrile Polymers
P.Selvakumar
Chapter 5: Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries
N. Angulakshmi
Chapter 6: Crack Growth Rates of Rubber Vulcanizates
M. Bijarimi
Chapter 7: Effect of Nanoparticles on Complexed Polymer Electrolytes
P.N. Gupta
Chapter 8: Control of the Flow Curve of the Thermoplastic Vulcanized (PE/PB)
Moayad N. Khalaf
Chapter 9: Solid-State Scatty Lasers Based on Nanohybrid POSS Composites
A. Costela
Chapter 10: Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Sulfide Nanocrystals and Zinc Sulfide/Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanocomposites for Luminescence Applications
Meera Ramrakhiani
Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Sabu Thomas
Director, School of Chemical Sciences, Professor of Polymer Science & Technology & Honorary Director of the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

Dr. Sabu Thomas is the Director of the School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. He is also a full professor of polymer science and engineering and the Director of the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of the same university. He is a fellow of many professional bodies. Professor Thomas has authored or co-authored many papers in international peer-reviewed journals in the area of polymer processing. He has organized several international conferences and has more than 420 publications, 11 books and two patents to his credit. He has been involved in a number of books both as author and editor. He is a reviewer to many international journals and has received many awards for his excellent work in polymer processing. His h Index is 42. Professor Thomas is listed as the 5th position in the list of Most Productive Researchers in India, in 2008.

Deepalekshmi Ponnamma
Research Fellow, School of Chemical Sciences,Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

Deepalekshmi Ponnamma is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemical Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, India.

Ajesh K. Zachariah
Assistant Professor, Mar Thoma College, Kerala, India

Ajesh K. Zachariah is doing doctoral research in polymer chemistry and nanomaterials at the School of Chemical Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.




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