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Thermosets: Structure, properties and applications

Edited by Q Guo, Deakin University, Australia

 - reviews factors affecting thermoset properties and how this understanding can be used to engineer thermosets for particular uses
 - reviews mechanical and thermal properties, the use of chemorheology to characterise and model thermoset flow behaviour, and the role of nanostructures in thermoset toughening
 - focuses on applications of thermosets, discusses thermoset adhesives, reviews thermosets for electrical applications
 - an essential guide to the development, production and application of thermosets and a useful review for academic researchers in the field

Thermosets are a key group of polymers. Understanding how their chemistry and structure affects their properties is essential to their manufacture and use in a range of applications. Thermosets: Structure, properties and applications reviews both factors affecting thermoset properties and how this understanding can be used to engineer thermosets for particular uses.

Part one reviews mechanical and thermal properties, the use of chemorheology to characterise and model thermoset flow behaviour, and the role of nanostructures in thermoset toughening. Applications of thermosets are the focus of part two, including the use of thermosets in the building and construction industry, aerospace technology and as insulation materials. Thermoset adhesives, including epoxy resins, acrylates and polyurethanes are also discussed, followed by a final review of thermosets for electrical applications.

With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Thermosets: Structure, properties and applications is an essential guide for engineers, chemists, physicists and polymer scientists involved in the development, production and application of thermosets, as well as providing a useful review for academic researchers in the field.

ISBN 0 85709 086 0
ISBN-13: 978 0 85709 086 7
September 2012
328 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback  
£135.00 / US$230.00 / €160.00

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About the editor

Professor Qipeng Guo holds a personal chair in polymer science and technology at Deakin University, Australia, where he leads the Polymers Research Group. He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry and has an international reputation for his polymer research.

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Contents

PART 1 STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF THERMOSETS
PART 2 APPLICATIONS OF THERMOSETS

PART 1 STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF THERMOSETS

Overview of thermosets: structure, properties and processing for advanced applications
J-P Pascault, University of Lyon and INSA-Lyon, France and R J J Williams, INTEMA, Argentina
 - Introduction
 - Network formation in thermosets
 - Gelation, vitrification and transformation diagrams
 - Thermoset formulations and compounds
 - Processing of thermosets
 - Advanced materials based on thermosets
 - Conclusions
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Mechanical properties of thermosets
M J Mullins, The Dow Chemical Co, USA, D Liu, Exponent, Inc and H-J Sue, Texas A&M University, USA
 - Introduction
 - Overview of thermoset classes
 - Thermal and mechanical properties
 - Tensile behaviour
 - Fracture behavior
 - Toughening of thermosets
 - Reinforcement techniques for of thermosets
 - Fracture behavior of nanocomposites
 - Conclusions
 - References

Thermal properties of thermoset resins
D Ratna, NMRL, India
 - Introduction
 - Thermal conductivity
 - Thermal stability
 - Flammability and smoke property
 - Thermal cure characteristics
 - Glass transition temperature (Tg)
 - The influence of thermal properties on application
 - Thermal properties of toughened thermoset and composites
 - Conclusion
 - References

Rheology of thermosets: the use of chemorheology to characterise and model thermoset flow behaviour
P J Halley, The University of Queensland, Australia
 - Introduction
 - Thermoset flow simulation and key material properties required
 - Thermoset processes and chemorheological models
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Nanostructures and the toughening of thermosets
S M George, P Vijayan and S Thomas, Mahatma Gandhi University, India
 - Introduction
 - Nanostructure formation during polymerisation
 - Nanostructure formation by self-assembly before phase separation
 - Nanostructure formation by reaction induced microphase separation (RIMPS)
 - Nanostructure formation by addition of nanoparticles
 - Nanostructure formation by addition of reactive polymers
 - Mechanism of toughening thermosets by nanostructuring
 - Conclusions
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

PART 2 APPLICATIONS OF THERMOSETS

The use of thermosets in the building and construction industry
D Song and R K Gupta, West Virginia University, USA
 - Introduction
 - Thermal insulation
 - Applications of thermosets for piping and roofing
 - Other applications of unreinforced thermosets
 - Fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs)
 - Applications of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRPs)
 - Polymer flammability
 - Future trends and development priorities
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

The use of thermosets in aerospace applications
I Hamerton and L Mooring, University of Surrey, UK
 - Introduction
 - Key requirements of materials used in the aerospace industry
 - The resin matrix
 - Applications and examples of thermosets for the aerospace industry
 - Composite tooling
 - Future trends and conclusions
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Thermoset adhesives: epoxy resins, acrylates and polyurethanes
T Engels, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Epoxy-based thermosets
 - Polyurethane adhesives
 - Structural acrylic adhesives
 - Automotive and transportation applications of thermoset adhesives
 - Other applications of thermoset adhesives
 - Future trends
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Thermoset insulation materials in appliances, buildings and other applications
A Fangareggi and L Bertucelli, Dow Italia Srl, Italy
 - Introduction: the importance of energy conservation
 - Thermal insulation properties of thermoset foams
 - Thermoset polymers used in thermal insulation
 - Key requirements of thermoset insulation materials and products
 - Fabrication processes: pour-in-place and reaction injection molding
 - Fabrication processes: continuous lamination
 - Other fabrication processes
 - Applications and examples of thermoset insulation materials
 - Future trends and development priorities
 - References

Thermosets for electrical applications
K Netting, Teknoflex Limited, UK
 - Introduction
 - Properties of thermosets
 - Oxidation, moisture and chemical resistance
 - Thermosets for electrical applications
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - References