Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications presents the latest on the preparation, characterization, properties and applications of thermoset foams, aerogels and hydrogels. The book begins by introducing each of these concepts and their characteristics, current applications, potential for further development, and environmental impacts. This is followed by three sections, each focusing on foams, aerogels and hydrogels developed from a specific thermosetting polymer category, covering polyurethane, epoxy resins and formaldehyde. In each section, detailed coverage includes preparation, structure, characterization, properties, processing and applications based on material, along with key challenges in design, processing, implementation and solutions.
This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students with an interest in thermoset lightweight materials across the disciplines of polymer science, chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science and engineering. The book will also be of interest to R&D professionals, engineers and scientists working with foams, hydrogels and aerogels for a range of applications and industries.
1. Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels - p. Page i 2. Cover - p. Page i 3. Front Matter - p. Page ii 4. Table of Contents - p. Page iii 5. Copyright - p. Page iv 6. Dedication - p. Page v 7. Contributors - p. Page v 8. About the editors - p. Page xi 9. Foreword - p. Page xiii 10. Preface - p. Page xiv 11. List of Illustrations - p. Page xvii 12. List of Tables - p. Page xviii 13. Chapter 1 : Foams, aerogels and hydrogels: The state of the art and prospective technologies - p. Page xviii 14. Chapter 2 : Opportunities and versatile applications of thermoset foams, aerogels, and hydrogels: Current state of the art and anticipated developments - p. Page 13 15. Chapter 3 : Environmental impact and recycling technologies of thermoset resin, foams, aerogels and hydrogels - p. Page 36 16. Chapter 4 : Polyurethane (PU): Structure, properties, and applications - p. Page 59 17. Chapter 5 : Polyurethane foam: The foaming process and the effect of process parameters on properties - p. Page 91 18. Chapter 6 : Polyurethane nanocomposite foams: Preparation, properties and applications - p. Page 115 19. Chapter 7 : Polyurethane based hydrogels synthesis, properties, and modifications - p. Page 132 20. Chapter 8 : Polyurethane-based aerogels: Preparation, properties, and applications - p. Page 167 21. Chapter 9 : Shape memory polyurethane-based foams and aerogels - p. Page 188 22. Chapter 10 : Challenges in design, processing and use of PU foam/aerogel materials - p. Page 216 23. Chapter 11 : Epoxy resins: Synthesis, structure, and properties - p. Page 241 24. Chapter 12 : Epoxy-based hydrogels: Network design, characterization, and applications - p. Page 279 25. Chapter 13 : Epoxy: Foaming processes and the effect of process parameters on properties of epoxy foam - p. Page 302 26. Chapter 14 : Epoxy foams reinforcing with nanomaterials: Synthesis, mechanical properties and applications - p. Page 324 27. Chapter 15 : Shape memory epoxy foam-defense and aerospace applications - p. Page 358 28. Chapter 16 : Phenolic resin: Preparation, structure, properties, and applications - p. Page 377 29. Chapter 17 : Phenolic foams: Foaming processes and applications - p. Page 414 30. Chapter 18 : Phenolic foams: Structure–property relationships and insulating properties - p. Page 438 31. Chapter 19 : Phenolic aerogels: Preparation, properties, and applications - p. Page 456 32. Chapter 20 : Phenolic foams reinforced with nanomaterials: Preparation, properties, and applications - p. Page 474 33. Chapter 21 : Melamine-formaldehyde hydrogels, foams, and aerogels: Preparation, properties and applications - p. Page 501 34. Chapter 22 : Urea formaldehyde foams, aerogels and hydrogels: Preparation, properties and applications - p. Page 524 35. Chapter 23 : Carbon foams derived from thermosetting polymers: Preparation, properties and applications - p. Page 549 36. Chapter 24 : Carbon foams derived from phenol and melamine formaldehyde thermosetting polymers: Preparation, properties, and applications - p. Page 574 37. Chapter 25 : Carbon foams derived from thermosetting epoxy, polyimides and cellulosic polymers: Environmental and electrical or electrochemical applications - p. Page 599 38. Index - p. Page 626
Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications presents the latest on the preparation, characterization, properties and applications of thermoset foams, aerogels and hydrogels. The book begins by introducing each of these concepts and their characteristics, current applications, potential for further development, and environmental impacts. This is followed by three sections, each focusing on foams, aerogels and hydrogels developed from a specific thermosetting polymer category, covering polyurethane, epoxy resins and formaldehyde. In each section, detailed coverage includes preparation, structure, characterization, properties, processing and applications based on material, along with key challenges in design, processing, implementation and solutions.
This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students with an interest in thermoset lightweight materials across the disciplines of polymer science, chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science and engineering. The book will also be of interest to R&D professionals, engineers and scientists working with foams, hydrogels and aerogels for a range of applications and industries.
1. Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels - p. Page i 2. Cover - p. Page i 3. Front Matter - p. Page ii 4. Table of Contents - p. Page iii 5. Copyright - p. Page iv 6. Dedication - p. Page v 7. Contributors - p. Page v 8. About the editors - p. Page xi 9. Foreword - p. Page xiii 10. Preface - p. Page xiv 11. List of Illustrations - p. Page xvii 12. List of Tables - p. Page xviii 13. Chapter 1 : Foams, aerogels and hydrogels: The state of the art and prospective technologies - p. Page xviii 14. Chapter 2 : Opportunities and versatile applications of thermoset foams, aerogels, and hydrogels: Current state of the art and anticipated developments - p. Page 13 15. Chapter 3 : Environmental impact and recycling technologies of thermoset resin, foams, aerogels and hydrogels - p. Page 36 16. Chapter 4 : Polyurethane (PU): Structure, properties, and applications - p. Page 59 17. Chapter 5 : Polyurethane foam: The foaming process and the effect of process parameters on properties - p. Page 91 18. Chapter 6 : Polyurethane nanocomposite foams: Preparation, properties and applications - p. Page 115 19. Chapter 7 : Polyurethane based hydrogels synthesis, properties, and modifications - p. Page 132 20. Chapter 8 : Polyurethane-based aerogels: Preparation, properties, and applications - p. Page 167 21. Chapter 9 : Shape memory polyurethane-based foams and aerogels - p. Page 188 22. Chapter 10 : Challenges in design, processing and use of PU foam/aerogel materials - p. Page 216 23. Chapter 11 : Epoxy resins: Synthesis, structure, and properties - p. Page 241 24. Chapter 12 : Epoxy-based hydrogels: Network design, characterization, and applications - p. Page 279 25. Chapter 13 : Epoxy: Foaming processes and the effect of process parameters on properties of epoxy foam - p. Page 302 26. Chapter 14 : Epoxy foams reinforcing with nanomaterials: Synthesis, mechanical properties and applications - p. Page 324 27. Chapter 15 : Shape memory epoxy foam-defense and aerospace applications - p. Page 358 28. Chapter 16 : Phenolic resin: Preparation, structure, properties, and applications - p. Page 377 29. Chapter 17 : Phenolic foams: Foaming processes and applications - p. Page 414 30. Chapter 18 : Phenolic foams: Structure–property relationships and insulating properties - p. Page 438 31. Chapter 19 : Phenolic aerogels: Preparation, properties, and applications - p. Page 456 32. Chapter 20 : Phenolic foams reinforced with nanomaterials: Preparation, properties, and applications - p. Page 474 33. Chapter 21 : Melamine-formaldehyde hydrogels, foams, and aerogels: Preparation, properties and applications - p. Page 501 34. Chapter 22 : Urea formaldehyde foams, aerogels and hydrogels: Preparation, properties and applications - p. Page 524 35. Chapter 23 : Carbon foams derived from thermosetting polymers: Preparation, properties and applications - p. Page 549 36. Chapter 24 : Carbon foams derived from phenol and melamine formaldehyde thermosetting polymers: Preparation, properties, and applications - p. Page 574 37. Chapter 25 : Carbon foams derived from thermosetting epoxy, polyimides and cellulosic polymers: Environmental and electrical or electrochemical applications - p. Page 599 38. Index - p. Page 626
