Description
Rheology of Polymer Blends and Nanocomposites: Theory, Modelling and Applications focuses on rheology in polymer nanocomposites. It provides readers with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of rheology, with an emphasis on recent advancements. Chapters explore potential future applications for nanocomposites and polymer blends, giving readers a thorough understanding of the specific features derived from rheology as a tool for the study of polymer blends and nanocomposites. This book is ideal for industrial and academic researchers in the field of polymer blends and nanocomposites, but is also a great resource for anyone who wants to learn about the applications of rheology.- Sets out the principles of rheology as it is applied to polymer blends and nanocomposites- Demonstrates how rheological techniques are best applied to different classes of nanocomposites- Assesses the opportunities and major challenges of rheological approaches to polymer blends and nanocomposites
Table of Contents
1. Rheology: An Introduction2. Rheology of Polymer Blends3. Interfacial Characterization using Rheology4. Rheology of Colloids5. Rheology of Polymer nanocomposites6. Rheology of Polymer-Clay nanocomposites7. Rheology of Polymer-CNT nanocomposites8. Rheology of Polymer Blend Nanocomposites9. Rheology of heavy crude oil and asphaltene-polymer composite blends10. Rheology of Hydrogels11. Rheology of Liquid Crystalline Polymers12. Rheo-SAXS: A Critical Evaluation13. Fourier Transform Rheology: Advancements and Future14. MagnetoRheology Studies on Polymer Nanocomposites15. Nonlinear Rheology16. Electrorheology of polymer blends and nanocomposites
