Polymers and Multicomponent Polymeric Systems Thermal, Thermo-Mechanical and Dielectric Analysis

In recent years, multicomponent polymers have generated much interest due to their excellent properties, unique morphology, and high-end applications. This book focuses on thermal, thermo-mechanical, and dielectric analysis of polymers and multicomponent polymeric systems such as blends, interpenetrating polymeric networks (IPNs), gels, polymer composites, and nanocomposites. Through these analyses, it provides an insight into the stability of polymer systems as a function of time, processing, and usage. Aimed at polymer chemists, physicists, and engineers, it also covers ASTM/ISO and other standards of various measurement techniques for systematic analysis in materials science.

Chapter 1 Thermal, Thermo-mechanical, and Dielectric Characterization Tools for Polymers and Multicomponent Polymeric Systems: New Trends, Challenges and Opportunities..........................................1 Jose James, K.P. Pramoda, and Sabu Thomas Chapter 2 Theoretical Aspects of Simultaneous Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)/ Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).......................................... 11 Siew Sand Chee, Mohammad Jawaid, and Mohamed Thariq Chapter 3 Application of TGA and DTA to Polymeric Systems (Neat Polymeric Systems)...................................................................37 Dilipkumar Pal and Vinod Kumar Gurjar Chapter 4 Applications of TGA and DTA to Multicomponent Polymeric Systems Including Blends, IPNs, Composites..................................... 73 Murugesan Shunmughanathan and Kasi Pitchumani Chapter 5 Multiphysics Modeling and Simulation of the Effective Thermal Conductivity of Polymeric Composites............................................. 119 S.E. Ocheme and S.J. Antony Chapter 6 Application of DSC to Polymeric Systems....................................... 153 Sanjay Remanan and Narayan Ch. Das Chapter 7 Theoretical Aspects of Dynamic Mechanical Analysis.................... 175 T.P. Mohan and K. Kanny Chapter 8 A Review on Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites................................................................................ 193 T.A. Sajith, Azerai Ali Rahman, Zakiah Ahmad, and Sabu Thomas Chapter 9 Dielectric Analysis: Main Concepts, Instrumentation, Basic Theoretical Analysis.........................................................................203 Ana Catarina Lima, C.M. Costa, and S. Lanceros-Mendez Chapter 10 Dielectric Analysis of Different Natural and Synthetic Polymer Types................................................................... 217 Hugo Salazar, Pedro M. Martins, C.M. Costa, and S. Lanceros-Mendez Chapter 11 Applications of Dielectric Analysis (DEA) to Multicomponent Polymeric Systems.................................................245 A.C. Patsidis and G.C. Psarras

Dr. Jose James is serving as Assistant Professor in the Research and Post-Graduate Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College, Moolamattom, Idukki, Kerala, India. Dr. K.P. Pramoda is a senior scientist in Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), (A*STAR) Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore. Prof. Sabu Thomas is currently the Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He was the Founder Director of the International & Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN) and is also a full professor of the Centre's Polymer Science and Engineering in the School of Chemical Science.