Heterophase Network Polymers Synthesis, Characterization and Properties

• Main Authors: Rozenberg, Boris A, Sigalov, Grigori M
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Milton Routledge 2002; Taylor & Francis Group
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Polymers-Separation; Microphase Separation; Heterophase System; Photoactive Probes; Free Induction Decay; Heterophase Network Polymers; Conversion Degree; Reaction Induced Phase Separation; Matrix Phase; Reactive Blend; SD; Spin Probe; Light Scattering; Dispersed Particles; International Science And Technology Center; Epoxy Groups; Stress Detector; Spin Diffusion; Shrinkage Stresses; Phase Separation; Shrinkage Defects; Internal Stresses; Cloud Point; Heterophase Polymers; Diglycidyl Ether; Polymer Matrix
• ISBN: 9780415284172; 0415284171
• DOI: 10.1201/9780203005491

This book discusses the theory and experimental investigations in the preparation of heterophase polymer network materials through cure reaction-induced microphase separation (CRIMPS), and describes the synthesis of a new family of block- and graft-copolymers with controlled solubility in epoxies. CRIMPS processes are characterized using novel applications of known methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance and photochemistry. A new method for characterizing the molecular mass distribution (MMD) of linear and network polymers using thermomechanical analysis data, as well as new methods for determining internal stresses and flaw formation during thermoset curing are developed. The CRIMPS theory will be helpful for researchers and engineers designing and improving toughened plastics and other smart heterophase network materials for different applications. The new method for MMD characterization of polymers in bulk will be beneficial to quickly analyse a polymer’s MMD and to design new polymers. This book will provide a useful reference for graduates, researchers and working professionals in polymer chemistry and physics and materials science.