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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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Author:   Sabu Thomas (Professor, School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, India) ,  H. Akhina (Researcher, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780323994743

ISBN 10:   0323994741
Pages:   644
Publication Date:   02 April 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

PVC blends, IPNs, and gels: an overview Synthesis, compounding, processing, morphology, structure, and properties of PVC PVC/polyolefins blends, IPNs, and gels PVC/polystyrene blends, IPNs, and gels PVC/acrylic blend, IPN, and gels Poly(vinyl chloride)/vinyl plastic blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels Polyvinyl chloride/engineering polymer blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels Poly(vinyl chloride)/block copolymers, blends, interpenetrating networks, and gels PVC/polycarbonate blends, IPNs, and gels Rheological behavior of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels Morphology-property correlation in PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels Impact modification in PVC blends, IPNs, and gels Microscopy of polyvinyl chloride-based blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels Spectroscopy of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels Miscibility and immiscibility in PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels Dynamic mechanical analyzer of PVC blends, IPNs, and gels Conducting polymer blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and gels based on polyvinyl chloride Aging properties of poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, and gels Surface analysis of poly(vinyl chloride)-based blends Ecological and recycling perspectives of the polyvinyl chloride blends, gels, and interpenetrating polymer networks Regulatory aspects of the use of PVC and its blends, gels, and IPNs Applications of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels for biomedical fields

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Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution. Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing 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 bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France. 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.

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