Polymer Blends Handbook presents the broadest spectrum of topics on diverse aspects of polymer blend science and technology, and provides numerical values of parameters that characterize either polymer blends or define their performance characteristics.

Polymer Blends Handbook can be divided into two parts: Part I begins with a general, historical introduction, and then discusses the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, crystallization, compatibilization, principles of preparation of the interpenetrating polymer networks (IPN), rheology and morphology.

Part II is directed toward polymer blend technology and contains discussions of compounding, processing, and use of high-energy irradiation. This section also includes a description of properties, performance, applications of blends, as well as of their longevity (chemical and physical aging), the characteristics and performance of commercial blends, the role of blend technology in polymer recycling, and finally predictions for future trends in the field.

Polymer Blends Handbook not only discusses the principles behind each aspect of polymer blend science and technology, but also provides numerical values characterizing their properties and performance.

Contents

1. Introduction to Polymer Blends
2. Thermodynamics of Polymer Blends
3. Crystallization, Morphological Structure and Melting of Polymer Blends
4. Interphase and Compatibilization by Addition of a Compatibilizer
5. Reactive Compatibilization of Polymer Blends
6. Interpenetrating Polymer Networks
7. The Rheology of Polymer Alloys and Blends
8. Morphology. of Polymer Blends
9. Compounding Polymer Blends
10. Polymer Blends Forming
11. Use of High Energy Radiation in Polymer Blends Technology
12. Properties and Performance of Polymer Blends
13. Applications of Polymer Alloys and Blends
14. Aging and Degradation of Polymer Blends
15. Commercial Polymer Blends
16. Role of Polymer Blends' Technology in Polymer Recycling
17. Perspectives in Polymer Blend Technology

Appendices

1. International Abbreviations for Polymers and Polymer Processing
2. Miscible Polymer Blends
3. Examples of Commercial Blends
4. Dictionary of Terms Used in Polymer Science and Technology

Index

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