{"product_id":"polymer-clay-nanocomposites-isbn-9780471637004","title":"Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites","description":"Polymer-clay nanocomposites are formed through the union of two very different materials with organic and mineral pedigrees. The hybrid compositions, however, exhibit large increases in tensile strength, modulus, and heat distortion temperature as compared with the pristine polymer. The composites also have lower water sensitivity, reduced permeability to gases, and a similar thermal coefficient of expansion. All of these property improvements can be realized without a loss of clarity in the polymer. Further, it has been found that nanocomposites impart a level of flame retardance and UV resistance not present in the pure polymer. These improvements in performance properties at relatively low clay loading (typically 2 -10wt %) have stimulated intensive research in both industry and academia over the past decade.\u003cbr\u003e Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites presents the first comprehensive overview of the state of the art of these materials since they were first reported a decade ago. Covering both the theory and practical applications, this volume in the 'Wiley Series in Polymer Science' covers the key aspects of these important materials including:\u003cbr\u003e * Polymer-clay intercalates\u003cbr\u003e * The preparation and general properties of special practical and commercial significance (including strength, stiffness, toughness, permeability, fire retardation and chemical stability)\u003cbr\u003e * The elucidation of the structural and rheological factors influencing performance and processing properties\u003cbr\u003e Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites is an indispensable text for polymer scientists, composites formulators, materials engineers, resin producers, filters and additive producers as well as university lecturers, and organic and inorganic chemists working in this important and fascinating area.Nach 10 Jahren einschlägig ausgerichteter Forschung erscheint nun endlich eine Sammlung von Artikeln, die sich mit Nanokompositwerkstoffen aus Polymeren und Tonen beschäftigen. Darunter finden sich Strukturdiskussionen, Erläuterungen verschiedenster Syntheseverfahren und theoretische Modelle, die die Kenndaten der Materialien reproduzieren können. (01\/01) Contributors\u003cbr\u003e Series Preface\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Polymer-clay Intercalates\u003cbr\u003e Layered Silicate-Polymer Intercalation Compounds\u003cbr\u003e Electroactive Polymers Intercalated in Clays and Related Solids\u003cbr\u003e Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites Derived from Polymer-Silicate Gels\u003cbr\u003e Polymerization of Organic Monomers and Biomolecules on Hectorite\u003cbr\u003e Nanocomposite Synthesis and Properties\u003cbr\u003e Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e In Situ Polymerization Route to Nylon 6-Clay Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e Polypropylene-Clay Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e Polyethylene Terephthalate-Clay Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e Special Properties and Applications\u003cbr\u003e Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites with Conventional Flame Retardants\u003cbr\u003e Nanocomposite Technology for Enhancing the Gas Barrier of Polyethylene Terephthalate\u003cbr\u003e Structure and Rheology\u003cbr\u003e Structural Characterization of Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e New Conceptual Model for Interpreting Nanocomposite Behavior\u003cbr\u003e Modeling the Phase Behavior of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e Rheological Properties of Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e Index \"I can recommend this book as a useful addition to the literature\" (Polymer International, May 2002)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...an excellent book that completely covers the science and technology of nanaocomposite systems...\" (Polymer News, Vol. 28, No. 4)  \u003cp\u003eT. J. Pinnavaia and G. W. Beall are the authors of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites, published by Wiley.  Polymer-clay nanocomposites are formed through the union of two very different materials with organic and mineral pedigrees. The hybrid compositions, however, exhibit large increases in tensile strength, modulus, and heat distortion temperature as compared with the pristine polymer. The composites also have lower water sensitivity, reduced permeability to gases, and a similar thermal coefficient of expansion. All of these property improvements can be realized without a loss of clarity in the polymer. Further, it has been found that nanocomposites impart a level of flame retardance and UV resistance not present in the pure polymer. These improvements in performance properties at relatively low clay loading (typically 2 -10wt %) have stimulated intensive research in both industry and academia over the past decade.\u003cbr\u003e Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites presents the first comprehensive overview of the state of the art of these materials since they were first reported a decade ago. Covering both the theory and practical applications, this volume in the 'Wiley Series in Polymer Science' covers the key aspects of these important materials including:\u003cbr\u003e * Polymer-clay intercalates\u003cbr\u003e * The preparation and general properties of special practical and commercial significance (including strength, stiffness, toughness, permeability, fire retardation and chemical stability)\u003cbr\u003e * The elucidation of the structural and rheological factors influencing performance and processing properties\u003cbr\u003e Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites is an indispensable text for polymer scientists, composites formulators, materials engineers, resin producers, filters and additive producers as well as university lecturers, and organic and inorganic chemists working in this important and fascinating area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989808529637,"sku":"NP9780471637004","price":556.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471637004.jpg?v=1761785547","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/polymer-clay-nanocomposites-isbn-9780471637004","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}