TY - BOOK AU - Thomas,Sabu AU - Shanks,Robert AU - Chandrasekharakurup,Sarathchandran ED - ScienceDirect eBooks. TI - Design and applications of nanostructured polymer blends and nanocomposite systems T2 - Micro and Nano Technologies SN - 9780323394543 AV - TA418.9.N35 PY - 2015/// CY - Oxford, UK PB - William Andrew KW - Nanostructured materials KW - Nanocomposites (Materials) KW - Polymeric composites KW - Microstructure KW - Industrial applications KW - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General) KW - bisacsh KW - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Reference KW - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Nanotechnology & MEMS KW - Electronic books KW - local N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Front Cover; Design and Applications of Nanostructured Polymer Blends and Nanocomposite Systems; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Thermoset-Thermoplastic Nanostructured Blends; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Cure in Thermosetting; 1.3 Phase Separation; 1.3.1 Identifying the Phase Separation; 1.3.2 Nanoreinforcement and Phase Separation; 1.4 Thermoset/ Thermoplastic Blends Applications; 1.5 Summary; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2: Thermoplastic-Thermoset Nanostructured Polymer Blends; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Polymer Blends; 2.2.1 Types of Polymer Blends; 2.2.1.1 Homologous Polymer Blend2.2.1.2 Miscible Polymer Blend; 2.2.1.3 Immiscible Polymer Blend; 2.2.1.4 Compatible Polymer Blend; 2.2.1.5 Polymer Alloy; 2.3 Thermoplastics/Thermosets Blends in a Thermoplastic Matrix; 2.4 Phase Separation; 2.4.1 Compatibilization; 2.5 Curing; 2.6 Preparation of Nanostructured Thermoplastic/Thermoset Blends; 2.6.1 Melt Extrusion; 2.6.2 Higher Shear Processing; 2.6.3 Physical Blending; 2.6.4 Reactive blending; 2.7 Introduction of Nanoparticles; 2.8 Morphology Development; 2.9 Properties; 2.10 Conclusion and Recommendation; References; Chapter 3: Liquid Crystalline Nanostructured Polymer Blends3.1 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; References; Chapter 4: Thermoplastics Polymers Reinforced with Natural Fibers; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Natural Fibers; 4.3 Palm Fibers; 4.4 Effect of Modification on Mechanical Properties of Palm Fiber Composites; 4.4.1 Alkali Treatment; 4.4.2 Use of a Coupling Agent; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 5: Aerogels and Foamed Nanostructured Polymer Blends5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Foaming of Nanostructured Blend Systems; 5.2.1 Synthesis of Nanostructured Foamed Polymer Blends; 5.2.1.1 Nanocomposite Synthesis; 5.2.1.2 Synthesis of Thermoplastic Nanocomposite Blends; 5.2.1.3 Synthesis of Foamed Nanopolymer Blends by Solid-State Foaming; 5.2.1.4 Synthesis of Thermoset Nanocomposite Foams; 5.2.1.5 High Performance Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Foams; 5.2.1.6 Biodegradable Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Foams; 5.2.2 Foam Morphology; 5.2.2.1 Factors That Influence Morphology; 5.2.3 Properties of Nanopolymer Foamed Blends5.2.3.1 Mechanical Properties; 5.2.3.2 Acoustic Properties; 5.2.3.3 Electrical Properties; 5.2.3.4 Thermal Insulation Properties; 5.2.3.5 Thermal Stability; 5.2.3.6 Biocompatibility; 5.3 Aerogel Polymer Blends; 5.3.1 Aerogel; 5.3.2 Properties of Aerogels and Applications; 5.3.2.1 Properties; 5.3.2.2 Applications; 5.4 Conclusion; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 6: Nanomembrane Materials Based on Polymer Blends; 6.1 Introduction to Nanomembrane Materials; 6.2 Current State of the Art on Polymeric Nanomembranes; 6.2.1 The Polymer Matrix UR - http://ezproxy.alfaisal.edu/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780323394086 ER -