Advances in Polyolefin Nanocomposites

by Vikas Mittal (Editor)

Overview

With the advent of polymer nanocomposites, research on polyolefin nanocomposites has grown exponentially. Correcting the deficiency of a meaningful text on these important materials, Advances in Polyolefin Nanocomposites:Sums up recent advances in nanoscale dispersion of filler in polyolefinsPresents a basic introduction to polyolefin nanocomposite

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040209431
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/07/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	414
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Dr. Vikas Mittai is Polymer Engineer at BASF Polymer Research in Ludwigshafen, Germany. A graduate of Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich Switzerland, his research interests include polymer nanocomposites, novel filler surface modifications, thermal stability enhancements, polymer latexes with functionalized surfaces, etc. He has authored more than 30 scientific publications and book chapters, and his research has led to a number of patents.

Table of Contents

Polyolefin Nanocomposites Technology. Nanocomposite Blends Containing Polyolefins. Polyolefin Nanocomposites by Solution Blending Method. Polyolefin Nanocomposites by Reactive Extrusion. Preparation of Polyolefin Nanocomposites by In Situ Polymerization Using Clay-Supported Catalysts. Effect of Clay Treatment on the In Situ Generation of Polyolefin Nanocomposites. Modification of Inorganic Fillers and Interfacial Properties in Polyolefin Nanocomposites: Theory versus Experiment. Polyolefin Nanocomposites with Layered Double Hydroxides. Microstructure and Properties of Polypropylene/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites. Polypropylene Nanocomposites with Clay Treated with Thermally Stable Imidazolium Modification. Functional Polyolefins for Polyolefin/Clay Nanocomposites. Preparation and Properties of Polyolefin/Needle-Like Clay Nanocomposites. Polyolefin Nanocomposites with Functional Compatibilizers.