Thermal Analysis of Polymeric Materials - Methods and Developments

This book delivers a detailed understanding of the thermal behaviour of the polymeric materials which aid in efficient analysis of polymeric thermal properties. It covers the most widely applied principles which are used in method development to substantiate what happens on heating of polymers and their key application areas in materials science. This book supplies the reader with well-chosen information in the field. The power of thermal analytical techniques in polymer science is demonstrated by reporting recent developments in (i) latest advancement in techniques, such as modulated temperature DSC and Fast Scanning calorimetry, (ii) studying the crucial thermal phenomena glass transition, crystallization behaviour, curing kinetics, and (iii) investigating polymeric materials that have gained interest over the last decade. The book also includes the recent hyphenated techniques and their applications.

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

INTRODUCTION
 
PART I METHODS

Thermal Analysis Methods
Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Fast Scanning Calorimetry
Use of Different Thermal Analysis Techniques Coupled with FTIR Spectroscopy to Simultaneously Induce and Identify the Chemical Reactions on Polymers
 
PART II FUNDAMENTALS
 
Glass Transition and Relaxation Phenomena
Polymer Crystallization
Curing Kinetics
Heat Capacity
Thermo(oxidative) Stability
 
PART III MATERIALS
 
Liquid Crystalline Polymers
Polymer Nanocomposites and Hybrid Materials
Biocomposites and Biomaterials
Polymer Additives
 
PART IV APPLICATION
Thermal Analysis in Polymers Recycling
Application of Thermal Analysis Methods for Life-Time Predictions
Thermal Analysis in Energy
Thermal Analysis of Pharmaceutical Materials Stabilized by Polymers
Thermal Analysis in Aerospace and Automotive Sectors
Application of Thermal Analysis Methods for Characterization of Textiles and Fibers
 
CONCLUSIONS
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