In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites. Edition No. 1. Polymer Nano-, Micro- and Macrocomposites

Table of Contents

Preface
IN-SITU SYNTHESIS OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Introduction
Synthesis Methods
In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites

POLYAMIDE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION
Introduction
Manufacturing Processes of Commercially Important Polyamides
Conclusions

POLYOLEFIN-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION
Introduction
Clays
In-situ Polymerization of Olefi ns with Coordination Catalysts Supported on Clays

GAS-PHASE-ASSISTED SURFACE POLYMERIZATION AND THEREBY PREPARATION OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Introduction
In-situ Polymerization for Nanocomposite Preparation
Characteristics of GASP
Outlook and Perspective

PET CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION
Introduction
Preparation of PET/Clay Nanocomposites
Morphology of the Nanocomposites
Crystallization of the Nanocomposites
Properties of the Nanocomposites
Conclusion and Outlook

CONTROL OF FILLER PHASE DISPERSION IN BIO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU REACTIVE POLYMERIZATION
Introduction
Background
Experimental Procedures
Results and Discussion
Conclusions

POLYURETHANE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION APPROACH AND THEIR PROPERTIES
Introduction
PU/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites (PUCNs)
PU/Clay Nanocomposites (PUCLN)
PU/Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites (PUFGNs)
Prospective of PUNs

IN-SITU SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF EPOXY NANOCOMPOSITES
Introduction
Optimization of the Curing Conditions
Fillers, Surface Modifications, and Ion Exchange
Nanocomposite Synthesis
Morphology
Barrier Properties
Effect of Excess Surface Modification Molecules

UNSATURATED POLYESTER-MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION
Introduction
Nanocomposites with MMT Introduced into UP Prepolymer or Resin
Nanocomposites with MMT Introduced during the Synthesis of Prepolymer
Conclusions

POLYMER CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU ATOM TRANSFER RADICAL POLYMERIZATION

POLYBUTADIENE CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION
Introduction
Generalities
Polybutadiene Nanocomposites
Conclusions and Perspectives

P3HT-MWNT NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION AND THEIR PROPERTIES
Introduction
Multiwall CNTs
In-situ Synthesis of P3HT-MWNT Composites
The Properties and Characterization of P3HT-MWNT Nanocomposites
Conclusion and Outlook

POLYSTYRENE-MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION AND THEIR PROPERTIES
Introduction
Morphology of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites
Modification of MMT
In-situ Polymerization Methods
Properties of PS-MMT Nanocomposites Prepared via In-situ Techniques
Summary

ALIPHATIC POLYESTER AND POLY(ESTER AMIDE) CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION
Introduction: Biodegradable Polymers and Their Nanocomposites
Aliphatic Polyester Clay Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization
Conclusion

Authors

Vikas Mittal The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.