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From the contents Preface GENERAL CONCEPTS ABOUT EPOXY POLYMERS Polymerization Chemistry of Epoxy Monomers Transformations During the Formation of an Epoxy Network General Properties of Epoxy Networks
PART I: New Polymers/Materials
THERMOPLASTIC EPOXY POLYMERS Introduction Synthesis and Characterization of Epoxy Thermoplastics Fundamental Properties of Epoxy Thermoplastics Conclusions EPOXY FUNCTIONAL ACRYLIC POLYMERS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COATING APPLICATIONS Introduction Epoxy Functional Acrylic Polymers (Epoxy Acrylates) Synthesis of Epoxy Acrylates Design of Epoxy Acrylates as Film-Forming Components in Coatings Cross-Linking Reactions in Coating Systems Conclusions EPOXY POLYMERS BASED ON RENEWABLE RESOURCES Introduction Synthesis and Polymerization of Monomers and Macromonomers Bearing Multiple Epoxy Functions Synthesis and Polymerization of Monomers Bearing a Single Epoxy Group Conclusions
PART II: (Nano)Structured Epoxy Networks
NANOSTRUCTURED EPOXIES BY THE USE OF BLOCK COPOLYMERS Introduction Formation Mechanisms of Nanostructures in Thermosets Morphologies of Epoxy Thermosets Modified With Block Copolymers Thermomechanical Properties of Nanostructured Thermosets Conclusions SELF-ASSEMBLY OF EPOXY-BASED POLYMERS Introduction Linear Nanostructured Epoxies Crosslinked Nanostructured Epoxies Possible Applications of Nanostructured Epoxies POLYMER DISPERSED LIQUID CRYSTAL, THERMOTROPIC AND OTHER RESPONSIVE EPOXY POLYMERS Epoxy-Based Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Prepared by PIPS Block Copolymers Used as a Polymer Dispersing Agent for Liquid Crystal Epoxy Polymers Based on Azo-Benzene Organic Molecules Conclusions and Perspectives POSS AND OTHER HYBRID EPOXY POLYMERS Introduction Epoxy-Silica Hybrids Epoxy-POSS Hybrids Conclusions LAMELLAR SILICATE-MODIFIED EPOXIES Introduction Structure and Properties of Lamellar (Phyllo) Silicates Morphologies of Lamellar Silicates-Polymer Nanocomposites Chemical Modification of Lamellar Silicates for Epoxy Networks Dispersion and Structuration of Lamellar Silicates in the Initial Formulation Structuration of Lamellar Silicates in a Reactive Medium Mechanical Properties of Lamellar Silicates-Modified Epoxies Ternary Blends Based on Epoxy/Layered Silicates Barrier Properties of Nanoclay-Modified Epoxies Conclusions EPOXY/CARBON NANOTUBE NANOCOMPOSITES Introduction Preparation of Epoxy/CNT Nanocomposites Properties of Epoxy/CNT Nanocomposites Summary and Outlook
PART III: Innovative Formulations and Processing
EPOXY ADHESIVES: A VIEW OF THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE Introduction Requirements and Conditions for the Design of an Epoxy Formulation Criteria for Selecting Adhesive Formulations Conclusions and Perspectives UV-CURED NANOSTRUCTURED EPOXY COATINGS Introduction Organic-Organic Nanocomposite Epoxy Coatings Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposite Epoxy Coatings Conclusions ELECTRON BEAM CURING OF EPOXY COMPOSITES Introduction to Electron Beam Curing Material's Features Manufacturing Process Perspectives COMPOSITE PROCESSING: STATE OF THE ART AND FUTURE TRENDS Introduction Infusion Resin Transfer Molding Prepreg Alternative Mold Heating Methods Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)/Bulk Molding Compound (BMC) Filament Winding Pultrusion Expandable Epoxy Systems Conclusions and Trends for the Future THERMOPLASTIC CURABLE FORMULATIONS Introduction Typical Preparation of Thermoplastic Curable Formulations Rheological Behavior of Blends of Block Copolymer and Thermoset Precursors Choice of the Hardener Processing and Properties Conclusions STRUCTURAL EPOXY FOAMS Background Continuum-Level Model for Foaming Materials Material Models and Experiments to Populate Numerical Model Numerical Method Model Validation Discussion and Suggested Improvements to the Model New Foaming Strategies to Minimize Gravity-Induced Density Gradients Summary SELF-HEALING EPOXY COMPOSITES Introduction Sequestered Healing-Agent Systems Intrinsically Healing Materials Potential Applications of Self-Healing Materials in a Bio-Engineering Setting Outlook for Self-Healing Materials
PART IV: Conclusions and Perspectives
CONCLUSIONS AND PERSPECTIVES Definitions of Epoxy Polymers New Monomers and Formulations Nanostructured Epoxies Engineering Properties Functional Properties Health-Related Issues Life-Cycle Assessment
Ballwieser, Wolfgang / Beine, Frank / Hayn, Sven / Peemöller, Volker H. / Schruff, Lothar / Weber, Claus-Peter (eds.) Handbuch IFRS 2010 99.90 Euro valid until 30 April 2010
