Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-28864-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 710 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sohel, Md Amir

SenGupta, Asmita

Thomas, Sabu

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Polymer Nanocomposites
2. Fundamentals of Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
3. Physical Aging of Polymers and Polymer Nanocomposites
4. Theoretical Modelling and Simulation of Physical Aging in Polymer Nanocomposites
5. Experimental Techniques for Probing Physical Aging of Polymer Nanocomposites
6. Physical Aging of Amorphous Polymers and their Nanocomposites
7. Physical Aging of Biopolymers and their Nanocomposites
8. Physical Aging of Polymer Blends and their Nanocomposites
9. Accelerated Aging of Polymer Nanocomposites
10. Chemical Aging and Degradation of Polymers and Polymer Nanocomposites
11. Experimental Techniques for Studying Chemical Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
12. Thermal and Thermo-oxidative degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
13. Hydrothermal Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
14. Mechanical Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
15. Ion-irradiation Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
16. Radiation Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
17. Environmental Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
18. Catalytic Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
19. Biodegradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
20. Strategies for Improving Aging and Degradation Resistance in Polymer Nanocomposites
21. Lifetime Prediction of Polymer Nanocomposites through Degradation Study
22. Upcycling of Polymer Nanocomposites through Degradation Mechanism
23. Conclusions and Future Directions in the study of Aging and Degradation of Polymeric Materials

Über Autor(innen)

Thomas, Sabu
Dr. Sabu Thomas (Ph.D.) is the Director of the School of Energy Materials, School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Mahatma Gandhi University, India. He received his Ph. D. in 1987 in Polymer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, and a member of the American Chemical Society. He has been ranked no.1 in India about the number of publications (most productive scientists). Prof. Thomas's research group specialized areas of polymers which includes Polymer blends, Fiber filled polymer composites, Particulate-filled polymer composites and their morphological characterization, Ageing and degradation, Pervaporation phenomena, sorption and diffusion, Interpenetrating polymer systems, Recyclability and reuse of waste plastics and rubbers, Elastomer cross-linking, Dual porous nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering, etc. Prof. Thomas's research group has extensive exchange programs with different industries, research, and academic institutions all over the world and is performing world-class collaborative research in various fields. Professors Centre is equipped with various sophisticated instruments and has established state-of-the-art experimental facilities which cater to the needs of researchers within the country and abroad. His H Index- 133, Google Citations- 86424, Number of Publications- 1300, and Books-160.

SenGupta, Asmita
Professor Asmita SenGupta is currently Head of the Department of Physics, at Visva-Bharati, India. She is also full professor in the Department of Physics, Visva-Bharati (a central university of national importance), West Bengal, India. Prof. SenGupta is a renowned researcher in the field of soft matter, polymer physics, biopolymers, polymer nanocomposites, and semiconductor physics and radiation physics. Her works on polymers have been published in several high-reputed international journals including Macromolecules, Polymer, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Polymer Bulletins, and the Journal of Thermoplastics Composite Materials.

Sohel, Md Amir
Dr. Md Amir Sohel is currently working as a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, in Daejeon, South Korea. His current research interests include physical aging of polymeric materials, degradation and stability of polymeric materials, and polymer nanocomposite separators and electrolytes for energy applications. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Department of Physics, Visva-Bharati, India under the supervision of Prof. Asmita SenGupta. His research included the thermal properties and thermal degradation of high Tg polymeric materials, and the physical aging behaviour of polymeric materials. During his Ph.D. work, he published several works on physical aging, crystallization kinetics and thermal degradation kinetics of high Tg polymeric materials, which includes bulk polymers, polymer blends and polymer nanocomposites. His future research plan is to develop polylactic acid-based hybrid nanocomposites based on carbonaceous nanofillers with enhanced stability against thermal and physical aging for multi-purpose applications.