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Poly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels

  • Book

  • April 2024
  • Elsevier Science and Technology
  • ID: 5694170

Poly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels brings together the latest research on the blending of PVC, covering processing, materials, properties, and applications. This book addresses these challenges and highlights the state of the art in the fi eld, such as the development of eco-friendly micro- and nanostructured functional materials based on PVC and advances in experimental and theoretical studies of PVC-based polymer blends. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, chemistry, composite science, and materials science and engineering, as well as R&D professionals, engineers, and scientists working with advanced PVC-based materials across a range of industries.

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Table of Contents

  1. PVC blends, IPNs, and gels: an overview
  2. Synthesis, compounding, processing, morphology, structure, and properties of PVC
  3. PVC/polyolefins blends, IPNs, and gels
  4. PVC/polystyrene blends, IPNs, and gels
  5. PVC/acrylic blend, IPN, and gels
  6. Poly(vinyl chloride)/vinyl plastic blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels
  7. Polyvinyl chloride/engineering polymer blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels
  8. Poly(vinyl chloride)/block copolymers, blends, interpenetrating networks, and gels
  9. PVC/polycarbonate blends, IPNs, and gels
  10. Rheological behavior of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
  11. Morphology-property correlation in PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
  12. Impact modification in PVC blends, IPNs, and gels
  13. Microscopy of polyvinyl chloride-based blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels
  14. Spectroscopy of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
  15. Miscibility and immiscibility in PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels
  16. Dynamic mechanical analyzer of PVC blends, IPNs, and gels
  17. Conducting polymer blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels based on polyvinyl chloride
  18. Aging properties of poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, and gels
  19. Surface analysis of poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends
  20. Ecological and recycling perspectives of the polyvinyl chloride blends, gels, and interpenetrating polymer networks
  21. Regulatory aspects of the use of PVC and its blends, gels, and IPNs
  22. Applications of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels for biomedical fields

Authors

Sabu Thomas Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Center of Excellence in Polymeric Materials for Medical Practice Devices, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Prof. Sabu Thomas is a globally renowned scientist and one of the leading researchers in polymer science and nanotechnology. He currently serves as Professor of Polymer Science & Engineering and was the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on polymer blends, nanocomposites, green materials, and sustainable polymers. H. Akhina Researcher, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Dr. H. Akhina is a Postdoctorate Researcher at the International and Inter-University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, at Mahatma Gandhi University, in Kottayam, India. She has published numerous articles in international and national journals and has presented her work at several international and national conferences. She has co-authored several book chapters and has experience in editing books. Her research interests include synthesis of nanomaterials, graphene, and polymer nanocomposites.