Micro- & Nanostructured Multiphase Polymer Blend Systems

Presents new strategies for controlling the nanomorphology and the mechanical properties of multiphase polymeric materialsEnumerates and gathers the versatile routes of designing versatile types of phase morphologies in multicomponent polymer blend systemsRelates recent developments with vinylester/epoxy hybrid systemsExtracts information from the huge volume of open literature, industrial patents, scientific meetings, and exhibitionsOffers more than 400 tables, figures, and illustrations of phase morphology observed in polymer blends Contains over 1,350 literature references to original research Micro- and Nanostructured Multiphase Polymer Blend Systems: Phase Morphology and Interfaces focuses on the formation of phase morphology in polymer blends and copolymers and considers various types of blends including thermosets, thermoplastics, thermoplastic vulcanizates, and structured copolymers. The book carefully debates the processing, rheology, and crystallization aspects of the phase morphology of polymer blends.The text surveys theory, characterization, processing, and experimental aspects of phase morphology development and design of polymer blends. It examines the adhesion of polymer-polymer interfaces in immiscible polymer blends and the different ways by which nanostructures may be generated in thermosetting polymers. The book analyzes the polymerization process and the dynamic vulcanization of multicomponent polymer blends and the crystallization behavior occurring in blends with a confined morphology. It also discusses the structure-rheology relationship in compatibilized blends, the effects of elasticity on the structure development, and the rheological response in concentrated blends.Micro- and Nanostructured Multiphase Polymer Blend Systems examines the current state of the art, challenges, and future prospects in the field of polymer blends. The handpicked selection of topics and expert contributors makes this survey of phase morphology in polymer blends an outstanding resource for anyone involved in the field of polymer materials design.