Micro- and nano-structured interpenetrating polymer networks : from design to applications

Content: List of Contributors xiii     1 Micro    and Nano-structured Interpenetrating Polymer Networks: State of the Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities 1  Jose James, George V. Thomas, Akhina H. and Sabu Thomas     1.1 Introduction 1     1.2 Types of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 2     1.3 Synthesis of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 5     1.4 Characterization of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 8     1.5 Applications of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 23     1.6 Future Trends 23     Acknowledgement 25     References 25     2 Miscibility, Morphology, and Phase Behavior of IPNs 29  Xuemei Wu, Gaohong He, Xiaoming Yan, Xiangcun Li, Wu Xiao and Xiaobin Jiang     2.1 Introduction 29     2.2 Miscibility of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 30     2.3 Phase Diagram 35     2.4 Morphology of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 43     Acknowledgments 62     References 62     3 Synthetic Rubber   Based IPNs 69  Qihua Wang, Shoubing Chen and Tingmei Wang     3.1 Introduction 69     3.2 Synthetic Rubber   Based IPNs 71     3.3 Summary and Conclusions 101     Acknowledgments 102     References 102     4 Micro    and Nanostructured IPNs Based on Thermosetting Resins 109  Sanja Marinovi  , Ivanka Popovi   and Branko Dunji       4.1 Introduction 109     4.2 Experimental Details 110     4.3 Influence of HBP(A) Contents in IPNs on IPN Mechanical Properties 115     4.4 Influence of Reactive Diluent in Interpenetrating Polymer Networks on their Properties 119     4.5 Conclusions 124     Acknowledgment 125     References 125     5 Macro   , Meso   , and Nanoporous Systems Designed from IPNs 127  Daniel Grande     5.1 Introduction 127     5.2 Porous Systems Derived from Semi   Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 130     5.3 (Nano)Porous Systems Derived from Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 135     5.4 Conclusions 139     Acknowledgments 140     References 140     6 Natural Rubber   Based Micro    and Nanostructured IPNs 145  Sa   Ad Riyajan     6.1 Introduction 145     6.2 Natural Rubber 146     6.3 Synthesis of Polymer IPN 148     6.4 Properties of IPN Made from NR and Plastics 155     6.5 Conclusions 174     Acknowledgments 174     References 174     7 The Synthesis and the Applications of IPNs Based on Smart Polymers 179  Guillermina Burillo, Emilio Bucio and Lorena Garcia   Uriostegui     7.1 Introduction 179     7.2 Stimuli   Responsive Polymers 180     7.3 Interpenetrating Polymer Networks and Semi   Interpenetrating Networks 181     7.4 The Synthesis and the Applications of Semi   Interpenetrating Networks and Interpenetrating Networks 181     7.5 Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 184     7.6 Interpenetrating Polymer Networks and Semi   Interpenetrating Networks Synthesized by Ionizing Radiation 186     7.7 Semi   Interpenetrating Networks and Interpenetrating Networks in the Heavy Ions Immobilization 188     7.8 The Novel Architectures of IPNs Developed by Ionizing Radiation Polymerization 189     7.9 Conclusions 192     Acknowledgments 192     References 193     8 Microscopy of IPNs 199  Rameshwar Adhikari     8.1 Introduction and Overview 199     8.2 Sample Preparation Techniques for Microscopic Analysis 200     8.3 Microscopy of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks: An Overview 202     8.4 Morphological Characterization of Polymer Networks 206     8.5 Concluding Notes 220     Acknowledgments 220     References 220     9 Viscoelastic Properties of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 229  Sudipta Goswami     9.1 Introduction 229     9.2 Viscoelastic Properties of Simultaneous IPNs 234     9.3 Viscoelastic Properties of Sequential IPNs 241     9.4 Overall Summary and Future Scope 252     9.5 Conclusion 255     References 256     10 Interpenetrating and Semi   Interpenetrating Polymer Networks of Polyurethane 259  Chepuri R.K. Rao, Ramanuj Narayan and K.V.S.N. Raju     10.1 Introduction 259     References 278     11 Solid   State NMR and ESR Studies of IPNs 283  Sre  ko Vali  , Mladen Andreis and Damir Klepac     11.1 Introduction 283     11.2 Theoretical Background 284     11.3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks and Semi   Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 290     11.4 Electron Spin Resonance Studies of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks and Semi   Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 302     11.5 Conclusion 313     References 313     12 Diffusion, Transport, and Barrier Properties of IPNs 319  Runcy Wilson, S. Anil Kumar, Miran Mozeti  , Uro   Cvelbar and Sabu Thomas     12.1 Introduction 319     12.2 Background of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 320     12.3 Transport Properties: Theoretical and Practical Aspects 321     12.4 Transport Mechanism 324     12.5 Sorption and Diffusion of Solvents 326     12.6 Gas Barrier Properties of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 331     12.7 Pervaporation Characteristics of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 332     12.8 Principles of Pervaporation 333     12.9 Vapor Sorption 334     12.10 Conclusion 335     12.11 Applications, Challenges, Difficulties, and Future Directions 335     References 336     13 Aging of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 341  Selvin P. Thomas and Mohammed N. Alghamdi     13.1 Introduction 341     13.2 Aging of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 342     13.3 Conclusion 361     References 362     14 Theoretical Modeling and Simulation of IPNs 365  Prathab Baskar     14.1 Introduction 365     14.2 Theoretical Simulations 366     14.3 Molecular Dynamics Methods and Theory 368     14.4 Molecular Dynamic Study of Surface/Interface Properties of Thermoplastic Apparent Interpenetrating Polymer Networks and Organic   Inorganic Composite Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 375     14.5 Conclusions 380     References 380     15 Applications of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 383  Radhika Raveendran and Chandra P. Sharma     15.1 Introduction 383     15.2 What are Interpenetrating Polymer Networks? 384     15.3 Properties of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 385     15.4 Applications of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 385     15.5 Conclusion 393     References 394     Index 399