Epoxy Polymers
New Materials and Innovations
1. Edition January 2010
XX, 367 Pages, Hardcover
135 Pictures (23 Colored Figures)
Handbook/Reference Book
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In the only book to focus on new developments and innovations in this hot field international experts from industry and academia present a one-stop reference, collecting scientific and technological breakthroughs otherwise spread over hundreds of publications, patents and reports
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In the only book to focus on new developments and innovations in this hot field international experts from industry and academia present everything scientists need to know.
The first section provides general concepts of the synthesis and properties of epoxy polymers and serves as a basis for the subsequent chapters. The second section includes new types of epoxy polymers recently commercialized or not yet present on the market, while the third section includes chapters related to the capacity of generating controlled nanostructures in epoxy-based materials. A fourth section is devoted to innovations in epoxy-based materials such as adhesives, coatings, pre-pregs, structural foams, injection-molded products and self-healing epoxies. Concluding remarks and perspectives are discussed in a short final section.
The result is a one-stop reference source, collecting scientific and technological breakthroughs otherwise spread over hundreds of publications, patents and reports.
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
Professor Roberto J. J. Williams is Head of the Polymer Division of the Institute of Materials Science and Technology (INTEMA), depending on the University of Mar del Plata and the National Research Council (CONICET), Argentina. He has authored over 200 scientific publications including several book chapters and two books (Thermosetting Polymers; Diffusion in Gases and Porous Media). His main contributions have been in the fields of thermosetting polymers and organic-inorganic hybrid materials. He has received several scientific awards and is a member of the National Academies of Engineering and Exact Sciences.
