Polyurea. Synthesis, Properties, Composites, Production, and Applications

Table of Contents

Part I: Properties and types of polyurea 1. Formulations and Properties: Comparative review of aromatic polyurea versus aliphatic polyurea 2. Computational modelling of the properties of polyurea and its composites

Part II: Synthesis, structure, and production of polyurea 3. Raw materials, properties, and structure of polyurea 4. Relationship between performance and properties of polyurea through different synthesis protocols: A review of different case studies 5. Production methods of polyurea and associated properties

Part III: Polyurea composites and nanocomposites 6. Synthesis and applications of polyurea composites based on fibers, microfillers, and functional materials 7. Polyurea nanocomposites: synthesis, functional properties, and applications 8. Ultraviolet (UV) resistivity of polyurea and polyurea composites: A comparison between aliphatic and aromatic polyurea composites 9. Fire retardant polyurea cement nanocomposites (polycrete) for construction and building applications

Part IV: Preparation, characterization, modelling, and applications of polyurea and polyurea composites 10. Polyurea microcapsules: Preparation, applications, and recent advances 11. Biomedical applications of polyurea and polyurea capsules 12. Mechanical properties and modelling of polyurea capsule-based self-healing composites 13. Shape memory and intrinsic self-healing polyurea systems 14. Polyurea in construction and building applications 15. Nanoscale Modeling of Shock Response of Polyurea 16. Preparation, characterization, and applications of polyurea foams 17. Applications of polyurea in blast and ballistic damage reduction 18. Industrial examples of polyurea versus other polymer coatings

Part V: Environmental issues, recycling, and future potential of polyurea 19. Fire-retardant polyurea composites 20. Current trends, prospects and sustainability of Polyurea and its reinforced composites

Authors

Pooria Pasbakhsh Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Dr. Pooria Pasbakhsh has been an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at Monash University Malaysia since 2010. His research interests include clay nanoparticles, self-healing materials, rubber nanocomposites, and industrial applications of polymer composites. Dr. Pasbakhsh has published over 100 journal or conference papers, co-edited 3 books, and participated as an invited speaker or chair at several conferences. He has also participated in numerous collaborations aiming to integrate industry needs into academic research, and to support composite industry applications. Damith Mohotti Senior Lecturer and Engineering Consultant, School of Civil Engineering and IT, UNSW Canberra, Australian Defence Force Academy, Australia. Dr. Damith Mohotti is a Senior Lecturer and an Engineering Consultant in the School of Civil Engineering and IT at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy. An expert in protective structures, advanced engineering simulations, structural engineering, and engineering materials, his current research interests include blast and impact loading on structures, development of smart materials, and high strain rate behavior of engineering materials. Dr. Mohotti was a key member of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DMTC) Eureka Prize winning team for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia in 2013. In addition to his academic experience and consultancy work in engineering and the defence sector, he has worked in the construction and consultation industries for many years holding different positions. Khanisya Palaniandy PhD candidate, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia. Khanisya Palaniandy is a PhD candidate in the School of Engineering at Monash University Malaysia. She has worked as a research assistant in the nanocomposites lab under an international industrial grant for a project on polyurea, and has also gained experience in mathematical modelling of colloidal particles and designing chemical production plants. Her current research focus is on polyurea nanocomposites for multifunctional coating applications. Sheik Ambarine Banon Auckloo PhD candidate, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia. Sheik Ambarine Banon Auckloo is a PhD candidate in the School of Engineering at Monash University Malaysia. She has worked on a research project on the design of a Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) system for production of polyurea, which led to a scholarship from Monash University and an international industrial grant for further research studies in polyurea manufacturing. Her research focuses on various manufacturing processes to produce polyurea, from design, manufacturing, and characterization, to application in real-world scenarios.