Trends and Applications in Advanced Polymeric Materials [Hardcover]

The book comprises recent innovations and developments in various high performance applications of advanced polymeric materials. It is a compilation of work from eminent academicians and scientists and the chapters provide insight into the effect of tailoring the polymeric systems, blending matrices with nano / micro fillers for improved performance and properties.

The book details the following topics:

• Smart & high performance coatings
• High barrier packaging
• Solar energy harvesting
• Power generation using polymers
• Polymer sensors
• Conducting polymers
• Gas transport membranes
• Smart drug delivery systems

Preface xv

1 Polymer Nanocomposites and Coatings: The Game Changers 1
Gaurav Verma

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Polymer Nanocomposites 4

1.2.1 Types of Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing 4

1.2.1.1 Equipment and Processing 7

1.2.2 Polymer Property Enhancements 9

1.2.3 Polymer Nanocomposite Structure and Morphology 10

1.2.4 Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites 11

1.2.4.1 Morphological Testing 12

1.2.4.2 Spectral Testing 14

1.2.4.3 Testing 15

1.2.5 Applications 16

1.2.5.1 Nanocomposite Coatings: Focus PU-Clay Coatings 17

1.3 Conclusions 18

Acknowledgments 19

References 19

2 DGEBA Epoxy/CaCO₃ Nanocomposites for Improved Chemical Resistance and Mechanical Properties for Coating Applications 23
Manoj Kumar Shul&