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Submit a ProposalHandbook of Engineering and Specialty Thermoplastics 4
 | Volume 4: Nylons Edited by Sabu Thomas and Visakh P.M. Copyright: 2012 | Expected Pub Date:9/30/2011 ISBN: 9780470639252 | Hardcover | 300 pages Price: $202.95 USD  |
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This volume details all the developments in nylons over the last decade, and catlogs their polymerization, properties, applications, fabrication techniques, safety aspects, and lists suppliers.
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Academics, researchers, scientists, engineers and students in the field of polymer science, polymer technology, and materials science will benefit from this book which is highly applications oriented. It will help them to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems.
Academics, researchers, scientists, engineers and students in the field of polymer science, polymer technology, and materials science will benefit from this book which is highly applications oriented. It will help them to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems.
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This unique book (the fourth in the Handbook series) summarizes many of the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of engineering polymers, such as oxygen containing main chain polymers (Nylons). As the title indicates, the book emphasizes the various aspects of preparation, structure, processing, morphology, properties and applications of engineering polymers. Recent advances in the development and characterization of multi component polymer blends and composites (macro, micro and nano) based on engineering polymers are also discussed in detail.
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This unique book (the fourth in the Handbook series) summarizes many of the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of engineering polymers, such as oxygen containing main chain polymers (Nylons). As the title indicates, the book emphasizes the various aspects of preparation, structure, processing, morphology, properties and applications of engineering polymers. Recent advances in the development and characterization of multi component polymer blends and composites (macro, micro and nano) based on engineering polymers are also discussed in detail.
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Author / Editor Details
Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at the School of Chemical Sciences, as well as the Director of Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India. He received his Ph.D. in 1987 in Polymer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India.
He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London and a member of the American Chemical Society. He has been ranked no 5 in India with regard to the number of publications (most productive scientists). He also received the coveted Sukumar Maithy Award for the best polymer researcher in the country for the year 2008. The research group of Prof. Thomas has received numerous awards and honors for excellent work in polymer science and engineering.
Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at the School of Chemical Sciences, as well as the Director of Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India. He received his Ph.D. in 1987 in Polymer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India.
He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London and a member of the American Chemical Society. He has been ranked no 5 in India with regard to the number of publications (most productive scientists). He also received the coveted Sukumar Maithy Award for the best polymer researcher in the country for the year 2008. The research group of Prof. Thomas has received numerous awards and honors for excellent work in polymer science and engineering.
Visakh, P.M. is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemical Science Mahatma Gandhi University. He has co-edited several books with Sabu Thomas and has written many journal articles and book chapters. His research interests include: Polymer nanocomposites, Bio-Nanocomposites, Liquid Crystalline Polymers, Rubber based nanocomposites, and Fire retardant polymers
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Table of Contents
1. Engineering and Specialty Thermoplastics: Nylons
Visakh. P. M and Sabu Thomas
1.1 Polyamide-imides
1.2 Polyetherimide (PEI)
1.3 Poly(Ether-Block-Amide)
1.4 Aromatic Polyamides:
1.5 Polyaniline
1.6 Polyimides
1.7 New Challenges and Opportunities 8 References
2. Polyamide Imide
Zulkifli Ahmad
2.1 Introduction and History
2.2 Polymerization
2.3 Properties
2.3.1 Solubility
2.3.2 Crystallinity
2.3.3 Thermal
2.3.4 Mechanical
2.3.5 Opto-electronic
2.3.6 Hydrogen bonding
2.4 Processing
2.5 Applications
2.5.1 Membrane Material
2.5.2 Coatings
2.5.3 Electronic
2.5.4 Optical
2.6 Recent Developments on Blends and Composites 33
2.6.1 Blends 33
2.6.2 Composites 34
2.7 Conclusions. References.
3. Polyphthalamides
J. I. Iribarren, C. Aleman, J. Puiggal ¯¿½
3.1 Introduction and History
3.2 Polymerization and Fabrication
3.3 Properties
3.4 Chemical Stability
3.5 Processing
3.6 Applications
3.7 Developments in Polyphthalamide Based Blends and Composites and their Applications. References
4. Polyetherimide
Sabrina Carroccio, Concetto Puglisi, and Giorgio Montaudo
4.1 Introduction and History
4.2 Polymerization
4.2.1 Two Step Polymerization Reaction
4.2.2 One Step Processes
4.2.3 Synthesis Via Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction
4.2.4 Synthesis Via Exchange Reactions
4.3 Properties
4.3.1 Thermal Properties
4.3.2 Electrical Properties
4.3.3 Mechanical Properties
4.4 Stability
4.4.1 Hydrolitic Stability
4.4.2 Thermal Stability
4.4.3 Thermo and Photo Oxidative Stability
4.5 Special Additives
4.6 Processing
4.7 Applications
4.8 Environmental Impact and Recycling
4.9 Recent Developments In Polyetherimides Based Blends and Composities. References
5. Poly(ether-block-amide) Copolymers Synthesis, Properties and Applications
Annarosa Gugliuzza
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Synthesis and Micro-phase Separated Morphology
5.3 Nomenclature, Properties and Relevant Area Applications
5.4 Compounding and Special Additives
5.5 Environmental Impact and Recycling
5.6 Poly ether-block-amides Membrane in Separation Processes
5.6.1 Treatment of Gaseous Streams
5.6.2 Water Permeable Poly(ether-block-amide) Membranes
5.6.3 Separation of Organic Compounds from Organic and Aqueous Streams
5.7 Poly(ether-block-amide) Membranes in Food
5.8 Concluding Remarks. References
6. Aromatic Polyamides (Aramids)
Jos ¯¿½ M. Garc ¯¿½a, F ¯¿½lix C. Garc ¯¿½a, Felipe Serna, and Jos ¯¿½ L. de la Pe ¯¿½a
6.1 Introduction and History
6.2 Polymerization and Fabrication
6.2.1 Polymerization
6.2.2 Fabrication
6.3 Properties
6.4 Chemical Stability
6.5 Special Additives
6.6 Processing
6.6.1 Processing PMPI and ODA/PPPT
6.6.2 Processing of PPPT
6.7 Applications
6.8 Environmental Impact and Recycling
6.9 Recent Developments in Aromatic Polyamides and their Applications
6.9.1 Forthcoming and Future Application of Aramids
6.9.2 Polyamides with Improved Solubility. Acknowledgments. References
7. Polyaniline
Melek Kiristi and Aysegul Uygun
7.1 Introduction and History
7.2 Polymerization and Fabrication
7.3 Properties
7.3.1 Electrical Properties of Polyaniline
7.3.2 Chemical Properties of Polyaniline
7.3.3 Mechanical Properties of Polyaniline
7.3.4 Optical Properties of Polyanilines
7.4 Chemical Stability
7.5 Compounding and Special Additives
7.6 Processing
7.7 Applications
7.8 Environmental Impact and Recycling
7.9 Recent Developments in Polyaniline Based Blends and Composites and their Applications. References
8. Polyimides: Synthesis Properties, Characterization and Applications
Abdolreza Hajipour, Fatemeh Raiee, Ghobad Azizi
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Synthesis and Properties of Polyimides
8.2.1 Two-step Poly(amic acid) Process
8.2.2 Bulky Substituent in Polymer Backbone
8.2.3 Polyimides with Flexible Ether Links
8.2.4 Polyimides Containing Tri. uoromethyl Group
8.2.5 Polyimides Containing Pyridine
8.2.6 Polyimides Containing Silicon
8.2.7 Polyimides Containing Phosphine Oxide Group
8.2.8 Synthesis of Polyimides via Dithioanhydride and Diamine
8.2.9 Synthesis of Polyimides via Polyamic Acid Alkyl Esters
8.2.10 Synthesis of Polyimides via Polyamic Acid Trimethylsilyl Esters
8.2.11 Polyimides Containing Six Membered Rings
8.2.12 Synthesis of Polyimides via Dianhydride and Diisocyanate
8.2.13 Preparation of Polyimides via Imide Exchange
8.2.14 Synthesis of Polyimides via Mitsunobu Reaction
8.2.15 Synthesis of Polyimides via Coupling by using Metals
8.2.16 Green Media for Preparation of Polyimides
8.2.17 Copolymers of Polyimides
8.3 Characterization and Analysis of Polyimides
8.4 Applications
8.4.1 Polyimides for Electronic Applications
8.4.2 Application of Polyimides in Membranes
8.4.3 Application of Polyimides in Fuel Cells
8.4.4 Polyimide Foams
8.4.5 Adhesives. References.
Index 289
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1. Engineering and Specialty Thermoplastics: Nylons
Visakh. P. M and Sabu Thomas
1.1 Polyamide-imides
1.2 Polyetherimide (PEI)
1.3 Poly(Ether-Block-Amide)
1.4 Aromatic Polyamides:
1.5 Polyaniline
1.6 Polyimides
1.7 New Challenges and Opportunities 8 References
2. Polyamide Imide
Zulkifli Ahmad
2.1 Introduction and History
2.2 Polymerization
2.3 Properties
2.3.1 Solubility
2.3.2 Crystallinity
2.3.3 Thermal
2.3.4 Mechanical
2.3.5 Opto-electronic
2.3.6 Hydrogen bonding
2.4 Processing
2.5 Applications
2.5.1 Membrane Material
2.5.2 Coatings
2.5.3 Electronic
2.5.4 Optical
2.6 Recent Developments on Blends and Composites 33
2.6.1 Blends 33
2.6.2 Composites 34
2.7 Conclusions. References.
3. Polyphthalamides
J. I. Iribarren, C. Aleman, J. Puiggal ¯¿½
3.1 Introduction and History
3.2 Polymerization and Fabrication
3.3 Properties
3.4 Chemical Stability
3.5 Processing
3.6 Applications
3.7 Developments in Polyphthalamide Based Blends and Composites and their Applications. References
4. Polyetherimide
Sabrina Carroccio, Concetto Puglisi, and Giorgio Montaudo
4.1 Introduction and History
4.2 Polymerization
4.2.1 Two Step Polymerization Reaction
4.2.2 One Step Processes
4.2.3 Synthesis Via Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction
4.2.4 Synthesis Via Exchange Reactions
4.3 Properties
4.3.1 Thermal Properties
4.3.2 Electrical Properties
4.3.3 Mechanical Properties
4.4 Stability
4.4.1 Hydrolitic Stability
4.4.2 Thermal Stability
4.4.3 Thermo and Photo Oxidative Stability
4.5 Special Additives
4.6 Processing
4.7 Applications
4.8 Environmental Impact and Recycling
4.9 Recent Developments In Polyetherimides Based Blends and Composities. References
5. Poly(ether-block-amide) Copolymers Synthesis, Properties and Applications
Annarosa Gugliuzza
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Synthesis and Micro-phase Separated Morphology
5.3 Nomenclature, Properties and Relevant Area Applications
5.4 Compounding and Special Additives
5.5 Environmental Impact and Recycling
5.6 Poly ether-block-amides Membrane in Separation Processes
5.6.1 Treatment of Gaseous Streams
5.6.2 Water Permeable Poly(ether-block-amide) Membranes
5.6.3 Separation of Organic Compounds from Organic and Aqueous Streams
5.7 Poly(ether-block-amide) Membranes in Food
5.8 Concluding Remarks. References
6. Aromatic Polyamides (Aramids)
Jos ¯¿½ M. Garc ¯¿½a, F ¯¿½lix C. Garc ¯¿½a, Felipe Serna, and Jos ¯¿½ L. de la Pe ¯¿½a
6.1 Introduction and History
6.2 Polymerization and Fabrication
6.2.1 Polymerization
6.2.2 Fabrication
6.3 Properties
6.4 Chemical Stability
6.5 Special Additives
6.6 Processing
6.6.1 Processing PMPI and ODA/PPPT
6.6.2 Processing of PPPT
6.7 Applications
6.8 Environmental Impact and Recycling
6.9 Recent Developments in Aromatic Polyamides and their Applications
6.9.1 Forthcoming and Future Application of Aramids
6.9.2 Polyamides with Improved Solubility. Acknowledgments. References
7. Polyaniline
Melek Kiristi and Aysegul Uygun
7.1 Introduction and History
7.2 Polymerization and Fabrication
7.3 Properties
7.3.1 Electrical Properties of Polyaniline
7.3.2 Chemical Properties of Polyaniline
7.3.3 Mechanical Properties of Polyaniline
7.3.4 Optical Properties of Polyanilines
7.4 Chemical Stability
7.5 Compounding and Special Additives
7.6 Processing
7.7 Applications
7.8 Environmental Impact and Recycling
7.9 Recent Developments in Polyaniline Based Blends and Composites and their Applications. References
8. Polyimides: Synthesis Properties, Characterization and Applications
Abdolreza Hajipour, Fatemeh Raiee, Ghobad Azizi
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Synthesis and Properties of Polyimides
8.2.1 Two-step Poly(amic acid) Process
8.2.2 Bulky Substituent in Polymer Backbone
8.2.3 Polyimides with Flexible Ether Links
8.2.4 Polyimides Containing Tri. uoromethyl Group
8.2.5 Polyimides Containing Pyridine
8.2.6 Polyimides Containing Silicon
8.2.7 Polyimides Containing Phosphine Oxide Group
8.2.8 Synthesis of Polyimides via Dithioanhydride and Diamine
8.2.9 Synthesis of Polyimides via Polyamic Acid Alkyl Esters
8.2.10 Synthesis of Polyimides via Polyamic Acid Trimethylsilyl Esters
8.2.11 Polyimides Containing Six Membered Rings
8.2.12 Synthesis of Polyimides via Dianhydride and Diisocyanate
8.2.13 Preparation of Polyimides via Imide Exchange
8.2.14 Synthesis of Polyimides via Mitsunobu Reaction
8.2.15 Synthesis of Polyimides via Coupling by using Metals
8.2.16 Green Media for Preparation of Polyimides
8.2.17 Copolymers of Polyimides
8.3 Characterization and Analysis of Polyimides
8.4 Applications
8.4.1 Polyimides for Electronic Applications
8.4.2 Application of Polyimides in Membranes
8.4.3 Application of Polyimides in Fuel Cells
8.4.4 Polyimide Foams
8.4.5 Adhesives. References.
Index 289
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BISAC SUBJECT HEADINGS
TEC 005500: Technology & Engineering/Textiles and Polymers
TEC 009010: Technology & Engineering/Chemical & Biochemical
SCI 013040: Science. Chemistry/Organic
BIC CODES
TDCP: Plastics & Polymer Technology
TCCB: Chemical Engineering
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