Polymer Blends - A Comprehensive Review

Lloyd M. Robeson

Polymer Blends

A Comprehensive Review

2013

459 Seiten

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ISBN: 9783446436503

 

Preface

8

Contents

10

1 Introduction

14

1.1 General Overview

14

1.2 Historical Review

16

1.3 Overviewof the Book

18

1.4 Definitions

19

References

20

2 Fundamentals of Polymer Blends

24

2.1 Thermodynamic Relationships

24

2.1.1 Combinatorial Entropy ofMixing

27

2.1.2 Enthalpy ofMixing

29

2.1.3 Flory-Huggins Theory

30

2.1.4 Equation of State Theories

32

2.2 Phase Behavior

37

2.2.1 Miscible versus Immiscible Blends

37

2.2.2 Spinodal Decomposition and Nucleation and Growth

40

2.3 Solubility Parameter Concepts

43

2.4 Specific Interactions

48

2.4.1 Hydrogen Bonding Interactions

48

2.4.2 Dipole-Dipole Interactions

53

2.4.3 Ion-Dipole and Ion-Ion Interactions

54

2.4.4 Additional Specific Interactions

55

2.5 Mean Field Theory and Intramolecular Repulsion Concepts

55

2.6 Association Model

61

2.7 Interfacial Aspects

62

2.8 AdditionalMethods of Predicting Polymer Phase Behavior

67

References

69

3 CompatibilizationMethods

78

3.1 Introduction of Specific Interacting Groups

79

3.2 In-Situ Polymerization Compatibilization

80

3.3 Ternary Polymer Addition (Nonreactive)

83

3.4 Reactive Compatibilization

86

3.4.1 Reactive Extrusion Compatibilization (Single Pass Extrusion)

94

3.5 Interpenetrating Polymer Networks

97

3.6 Crosslinking between Phases

100

3.7 Block Copolymer Addition

101

3.8 Polymer-Polymer Reactions

105

3.9 AdditionalMethods of Compatibilization

109

References

111

4 Types of Polymer Blends

122

4.1 Methods of Blend Preparation/Processing

122

4.2 Elastomer Blends

125

4.3 Elastomer (Low T)g-HighModulus (High Tg) Impact Modified Polymer Blends

131

4.4 Polymer Blends Containing Crystalline Polymers

137

4.4.1 Crystalline Polymer-Amorphous Polymer Blends

137

4.4.2 Crystalline-CrystallinePolymer Blends

143

4.4.3 Isomorphic Polymer Blends

148

4.5 Polyolefin Blends

150

4.6 Engineering Polymer Blends

154

4.6.1 Poly(PhenyleneOxide) Based Blends

154

4.6.2 Aromatic Polycarbonate Based Blends

157

4.6.3 Polyarylate Based Blends

160

4.6.4 Poly(Aryl Ether Ketone) Based Blends

161

4.6.5 Aromatic PolysulfoneBased Blends

163

4.6.6 Polyamide Based Blends

163

4.6.7 Polyimide Based Polymer Blends

164

4.6.8 Poly(Phenylene Sulfide) Based Blends

166

4.6.9 Miscellaneous Engineering Polymer Blends

166

4.7 Emulsion Blends

167

4.8 Liquid Crystalline Polymer Blends and Molecular Composites

172

4.8.1 Liquid Crystalline Polymer Blends

172

4.8.2 Molecular Composites

177

4.9 Polymer Blends Containing Block Copolymers

179

4.10 Blends Based on Polystyrene and Styrene Copolymers

185

4.11 Blends Based on PMMA and (Meth)Acrylate Copolymers

192

4.12 Blends Based on PVC

195

4.13 Blends Involving Thermosetting Polymers

200

4.14 Water SolublePolymer Blends/PolyelectrolyteComplexes

204

4.15 Biodegradable and Natural Polymer Based Blends

211

4.15.1 Biodegradable Polymer Blends

211

4.15.2 Natural Polymer Blends

213

4.16 Miscellaneous Blends

215

4.16.1 Recycled Polymer Blends

215

4.16.2 Conductive Polymer Blends

217

4.16.3 Ternary Polymer Blends

220

4.16.4 Miscellaneous Polymer Blends

222

4.17 Polymer Blend Composites

223

References

226

5 Characterization of Polymer Blends

266

5.1 Glass Transition

266

5.2 DynamicMechanical Characterization

270

5.3 CalorimetricMethods

275

5.4 Dielectric Characterization

279

5.5 Morphology/Microscopy

284

5.5.1 OpticalMicroscopy

284

5.5.2 Transmission ElectronMicroscopy (TEM)

286

5.5.3 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

289

5.5.4 Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

291

5.5.5 Scanning TunnelingMicroscopy

293

5.5.6 X-RayMicroscopy

293

5.6 Scattering Methods: Light,X-Ray,Neutron

293

5.6.1 Light Scattering

295

5.6.2 X-Ray Scattering

297

5.6.3 Neutron Scattering

299

5.6.4 Neutron Reflectivity

302

5.6.5 Neutron Spin Echo Spectroscopy

302

5.6.6 Other ScatteringMethods

302

5.7 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

303

5.8 Spectroscopic Methods

309

5.8.1 Infrared Spectroscopy

309

5.8.2 UV-Visible Spectroscopy

314

5.8.3 Raman Spectroscopy

314

5.8.4 Fluorescence Spectroscopy:Non-Radiative Energy Transfer and Excimer Fluorescence

315

5.8.5 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy

318

5.9 Vapor Sorption and Solvent Probe Techniques

320

5.10 Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy

323

5.11 Characterization of Interfacial Properties

325

5.12 Miscellaneous Characterization Techniques

328

References

330

6 Properties of Polymer Blends

346

6.1 Mechanical Properties

346

6.2 Thermal Properties

364

6.2.1 Crystallinity

364

6.2.2 Thermal Stability

371

6.3 Transport Properties

371

6.3.1 Diffusion and Permeability of Gases

371

6.3.2 Transport inMiscible Blends

372

6.3.3 Transport in Phase Separated Blends

373

6.3.4 Thermal Conductivity

377

6.4 Electrical Properties

377

6.5 Rheology and Processing of Polymer Blends

380

6.5.1 Rheology of Phase Separated Blends

383

References

387

7 Commercial Applications of Polymer Blends

398

7.1 Commercial Elastomer Blends

398

7.2 Commercial Polyolefin Blends

401

7.3 Commercial Engineering Polymer Blends

403

7.4 Impact Modified Blends

410

7.5 PVC Commercial Blends

412

7.6 Commercial Polymer Blends Comprising Styrenic Polymers

413

7.7 Commercial Polymer Blends Based on Acrylate Containing Polymers

414

7.8 Commercial Applications of Emulsion Blends

414

7.9 Miscellaneous Commercial Blends

416

7.10 Miscellaneous Patent Examples Suggesting Commercial Potential

419

References

420

8 Emerging Technology Involving Polymer Blends

428

8.1 Nanotechnology

428

8.1.1 Polymer/Polymer/Nanoparticle Composites

429

8.2 Electronics/Optoelectronics

430

8.2.1 Photovoltaic Applications

431

8.2.2 Light Emitting Diode Applications

433

8.2.3 Electrochromic Applications

434

8.2.4 Additional Electronics Applications

435

8.3 Electrically Conductive Polymers and Blends

436

8.4 Application of Supercritical Fluids in Polymer Blends

438

8.5 LithiumBattery Applications

439

8.6 Fuel Cell Materials Opportunities

441

8.7 Biomaterials/Biotechnology

443

8.8 Miscellaneous Applications of Polymer BlendTechnology in Emerging Technologies

446

References

446

Appendix

452

Appendix 1

452

Abbreviations

452

Appendix 2

457

Acronyms

457

Appendix 3

458

Index

464

 

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