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Published: 1987
Total Pages: 130
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A research program was conducted by the Polymer Synthesis Group of the Chemistry Department and the Polymer Materials and Interfaces Laboratory on the theme of new elastomer synthesis. The body of the report described herein subdivided into five areas of discussion. The first deals with a laboratory- scale, low-pressure reactor suitable for living polymerizations and polymer modification studies. This section is followed by a discussion of model homopolymer and block polymer elastomers obtained by hydrogenation. Next, an investigation of a hydrocarbon-soluble organolithium difunctional initiator is described. Elastomers based upon ion-containing block and random copolymers are covered as is a study of the morphology and properties of polyurea(urethane) elastomers. An important conclusion is that saturated elastomers such as butyl rubber and various halogenated derivatives as well as the ethylene-propylene copolymer (EPDM) elastomers should be investigated in high performance applications. Lastly, one concludes that significant additional effort should be conducted in the area of reactive castable elastomers based upon soft, thermally stable flexible segments linked together through poluyrea type hard segments. This approach to castable elastomers has major potential for developing reactive automated fully cured systems of high strength and good abrasion resistance.
Author: Chapal Kumar Das
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2015-11-26
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9535122231
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), commonly known as thermoplastic rubbers, are a category of copolymers having thermoplastic and elastomeric characteristics. A TPE is a rubbery material with properties very close to those of conventional vulcanized rubber at normal conditions. It can be processed in a molten state even at elevated temperatures. TPEs show advantages typical of both rubbery materials and plastic materials. TPEs are a class of polymers bridging between the service properties of elastomers and the processing properties of thermoplastics. Nowadays, the best use of thermoplastics is in the field of biomedical applications, starting from artificial skin to many of the artificial human body parts. Apart from these, thermoplastic elastomers are being used for drug encapsulation purposes, and since they are biocompatible in many cases, their scope of applications has been broadened in the biotechnological field as well. The present book highlights many biological and biomedical applications of TPEs from which the broader area readers will benefit.
Author: Dariusz M. Bielinski
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2014-10-23
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 1771880422
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book presents selected papers on various aspects of rubber engineering, technology, and exploitation. The contributions range from new methods of the modification of filler surface and crosslinks structure of rubber vulcanizates, through modern functional elastomer composites, to aspects of their thermal stability, flammability, and ozone degradation. Each chapter contains a brief introduction to a particular topic, a description of the experimental techniques, and a discussion on the results obtained, followed by conclusions. The book will help to broaden the knowledge of researchers in the field of rubber compounding, crosslinking, and behavior under various exploitation conditions. The research and development presented in this book has potential for industrial applications as well as for new materials and technologies. The book also details theoretical background to a number of experimental techniques, which should make it interesting to research students and professionals.
Author: Brendan Rodgers
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2015-10-09
Total Pages: 614
ISBN-13: 1482235501
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Rubber Compounding: Chemistry and Applications describes the production, processing, and characteristics of a wide range of materials utilized in the modern tire and rubber industry, from natural to butyl rubber, carbon black, silica, silanes, and beyond. Containing contributions from leading specialists in the field, the text investigates the chem
Author: Michal Sedlacík
Publisher: MDPI
Published: 2021-03-17
Total Pages: 142
ISBN-13: 3036504346
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Elastomer materials are characterized by their high elongation and (entropy) elasticity, which makes them indispensable for widespread applications in various engineering and medical areas as well as consumer goods. This book focuses on the state-of-the-art of elastomers covering all aspects from their properties to applications. The development and testing of advanced elastomers is of particular interest. Attention is given to various aspects of elastomers, such as ever-increasing environmental concepts dealing with recyclability and reusability, incorporation of functional groups or additives to obtain novel functionality or bioelastomers, analytical description of mechanisms and structure relations of the fracture behavior of elastomers, and their external stimuli-responsive character. The scope of the book encompasses contributions at the frontier of science in polymer network synthesis, experimental and theoretical physics of polymer networks, and new structures and functionalities incorporated into elastomers leading to enhanced properties of crosslinked elastomeric materials, among others.
Author: D. Feldman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 1996-05-31
Total Pages: 394
ISBN-13: 9780412710407
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Synthetic Polymers is a comprehensive introduction to the technologies involved in the synthesis of the main classes of engineering high polymers used in such materials as plastics, fibers, rubbers, foams, adhesives and coatings. Besides the basic processes, this volume includes information on physical, chemical and mechanical characteristics - key factors with respect to obtaining the right end products. It also focuses on the main application of synthetic polymers in different engineering areas and gives data on production and consumption. Over 60 technological flowcharts are presented in a clear and concise manner, to provide the reader with essential information on relevant operations.
Author: Wolfgang H. Binder
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2013-03-29
Total Pages: 638
ISBN-13: 3527670203
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Self-healing is a well-known phenomenon in nature: a broken bone merges after some time and if skin is damaged, the wound will stop bleeding and heals again. This concept can be mimicked in order to create polymeric materials with the ability to regenerate after they have suffered degradation or wear. Already realized applications are used in aerospace engineering, and current research in this fascinating field shows how different self-healing mechanisms proven successful by nature can be adapted to produce even more versatile materials. The book combines the knowledge of an international panel of experts in the field and provides the reader with chemical and physical concepts for self-healing polymers, including aspects of biomimetic processes of healing in nature. It shows how to design self-healing polymers and explains the dynamics in these systems. Different self-healing concepts such as encapsulated systems and supramolecular systems are detailed. Chapters on analysis and friction detection in self-healing polymers and on applications round off the book.
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Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9781859575109
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →There is an exciting mix in these proceedings from both material suppliers and end users, who have discussed test and formulation data. There is an overview paper on the markets for rubbers from the International Rubber Study Group. There is also a new presentation on studies of food contact applications of high performance elastomers, with migration data available.
Author: Anna Boczkowska
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2012-09-12
Total Pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9535107399
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book provides an extensive overview of current trends in the area of elastomers and their composites from the chapters contributed by internationally recognized specialists. The book deals with novel synthesis, modelling and experimental methods in elastomers. Contents include: new approach to crosslinking, liquid crystal elastomers, nanocomposites, smart elastomers, elastomers in microelectronics and microfluidics, elastomers in cement concrete and mortar, experimental testing and modelling. Each section demonstrates how enhancements in materials, processes and characterization techniques can improve performance in the field of engineering. The book provides a unique opportunity to discover the latest research on elastomer advances from laboratories around the world. This book addresses to industrial and academic researchers in the fields of physical, chemical, biological sciences and engineering.