Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mechanisms and implications of these processes for the design, development, and application of these materials. By exploring the effects of environmental conditions like heat and moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical reactions, the book provides crucial insights necessary for researchers and engineers. In addition to analyzing the role of nanofillers and their impact on various properties, the book discusses techniques to study aging and degradation, including analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis.
Mitigation strategies such as additives, stabilizers, surface treatments, and protective coatings are also covered. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and industry professionals engaged in polymer science and engineering.
1. 1. Introduction to polymer nanocomposites - p. 1 2. 2. Fundamentals of aging and degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 39 3. 3. Experimental techniques for probing physical aging of polymer nanocomposites - p. 65 4. 4. Physical aging of polymers and polymer nanocomposites - p. 85 5. 5. Physical aging of biopolymers and their nanocomposites - p. 125 6. 6. Accelerated aging of polymer nanocomposites - p. 143 7. 7. Chemical aging and degradation of polymers and polymer nanocomposites - p. 181 8. 8. Thermal and thermo-oxidative degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 207 9. 9. Hydrothermal degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 237 10. 10. Mechanical degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 271 11. 11. Ion irradiation-induced degradation mechanisms in polymer nanocomposites - p. 305 12. 12. Environmental degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 325 13. 13. Catalytic degradation of polymers and polymer nanocomposites - p. 363 14. 14. Biodegradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 381 15. 15. Strategies for improving aging and degradation resistance in polymer nanocomposites - p. 409 16. 16. Lifetime prediction of polymer nanocomposites through degradation study - p. 463 17. 17. Upcycling of polymer nanocomposites through degradation mechanism - p. 487 18. 17.1 Introduction - p. 487 19. 17.2 Functional upcycling of virgin polymers through degradation mechanism - p. 488 20. 17.3 Re-/upcycling of composites - p. 508 21. 17.4 Conclusion of chapter - p. 526 22. 18. Conclusions and future directions in the study of aging and degradation of polymeric materials - p. 555 23. Index - p. 573
Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mechanisms and implications of these processes for the design, development, and application of these materials. By exploring the effects of environmental conditions like heat and moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical reactions, the book provides crucial insights necessary for researchers and engineers. In addition to analyzing the role of nanofillers and their impact on various properties, the book discusses techniques to study aging and degradation, including analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis.
Mitigation strategies such as additives, stabilizers, surface treatments, and protective coatings are also covered. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and industry professionals engaged in polymer science and engineering.
1. 1. Introduction to polymer nanocomposites - p. 1 2. 2. Fundamentals of aging and degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 39 3. 3. Experimental techniques for probing physical aging of polymer nanocomposites - p. 65 4. 4. Physical aging of polymers and polymer nanocomposites - p. 85 5. 5. Physical aging of biopolymers and their nanocomposites - p. 125 6. 6. Accelerated aging of polymer nanocomposites - p. 143 7. 7. Chemical aging and degradation of polymers and polymer nanocomposites - p. 181 8. 8. Thermal and thermo-oxidative degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 207 9. 9. Hydrothermal degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 237 10. 10. Mechanical degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 271 11. 11. Ion irradiation-induced degradation mechanisms in polymer nanocomposites - p. 305 12. 12. Environmental degradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 325 13. 13. Catalytic degradation of polymers and polymer nanocomposites - p. 363 14. 14. Biodegradation of polymer nanocomposites - p. 381 15. 15. Strategies for improving aging and degradation resistance in polymer nanocomposites - p. 409 16. 16. Lifetime prediction of polymer nanocomposites through degradation study - p. 463 17. 17. Upcycling of polymer nanocomposites through degradation mechanism - p. 487 18. 17.1 Introduction - p. 487 19. 17.2 Functional upcycling of virgin polymers through degradation mechanism - p. 488 20. 17.3 Re-/upcycling of composites - p. 508 21. 17.4 Conclusion of chapter - p. 526 22. 18. Conclusions and future directions in the study of aging and degradation of polymeric materials - p. 555 23. Index - p. 573
