Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites

P.M. Visakh, Mong Liang, P. M. Visakh

• Publisher: William Andrew
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN:
  9780323313063
• eBook ISBN:
  9780128012741
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) (PET) is an industrially important material which is not treated specifically in any other book. Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites fills this gap and systematically guides the reader through all aspects of PET and its blends, composites and nanocomposites. It covers theoretical fundamentals, nanocomposites preparation, modification techniques, structure-property relationships, characterisation of the different blends and composites, and material choice for specific applications. Consisting of contributions from experts in the field this book is a useful reference for the researchers and engineers working on the development and characterization of PET materials as well as on implementing them in real-world products. It can also be used as a standard reference for deeper insight in the mechanical, thermal, thermo-mechanical and visco-elastic aspects in product design decisions. - Provides a systematic overview on all types of poly(ethylene) terephthalate (PET) based blends, composites and nanocomposites - Informs about characterization, structure-property relationships and types of modifications - Links material properties to specific applications, enabling engineers to make the best material choice to increase product performance and cost efficiency, in industries ranging from aerospace to energy

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Polyethylene Terephthalate: Blends, Composites, and Nanocomposites – State of Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities

Visakh P.M. Department of Ecology and Basic Safety, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia

Abstract

The chapter deals with a brief account of various topics in polyethylene terephthalate: blends, composites, and nanocomposites. This chapter discusses the different topics such as modification of polyethylene terephthalate, reinforcement of polyethylene terephthalate via addition of carbon-based materials, polyethylene terephthalate-based blends: thermoplastic and thermoset, polyethylene terephthalate-based blends: natural rubber and synthetic rubber, characterization of polyethylene terephthalate-based composites and nanocomposites, polyethylene terephthalate: copolyesters, composites, and renewable alternatives, molecular weight determination of polyethylene terephthalate, degradation kinetic parameter determination of blends containing polyethylene terephthalate and other polymers with nanomaterials, modification of polymer composites by polyethylene terephthalate waste and highly functionalized polyethylene terephthalate for food packaging.

Keywords

polyethylene terephthalate

thermoplastic and thermoset

blends

polyethylene terephthalate-based blends

polyethylene terephthalate-based composites

polyethylene terephthalate-based nanocomposites

polyethylene terephthalate waste

Outline

1.1 Modification of Polyethylene Terephthalate 1

1.2 Reinforcement of Polyethylene Terephthalate via Addition of Carbon-Based Materials 2

1.3 Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Blends: Thermoplastic and Thermoset 3

1.4 Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Blends: Natural Rubber and Synthetic Rubber 4

1.5 Characterization of Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Composites and Nanocomposites 4

1.6 Polyethylene Terephthalate: Copolyesters, Composites, and Renewable Alternatives 5

1.7 Molecular Weight Determination of Polyethylene Terephthalate 6

1.8 Degradation Kinetic Parameter Determination of Blends Containing Polyethylene Terephthalate and Other Polymers with Nanomaterials 6

1.9 Modification of Polymer Composites by Polyethylene Terephthalate Waste 7

1.10 Highly Functionalized Polyethylene Terephthalate for Food Packaging 7

References 8

1.1. Modification of Polyethylene Terephthalate

Polymer films need additional surface treatments to modify the surface properties, for better wettab...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• List of Contributors
• Preface
• 1: Polyethylene Terephthalate: Blends, Composites, and Nanocomposites – State of Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities
• 2: Modification of Polyethylene Terephthalate
• 3: Reinforcement of Polyethylene Terephthalate via Addition of Carbon-Based Materials
• 4: Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Blends: Thermoplastic and Thermoset
• 5: Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Blends: Natural Rubber and Synthetic Rubber
• 6: PET Nanocomposites: Preparation and Characterization
• 7: Polyethylene Terephthalate: Copolyesters, Composites, and Renewable Alternatives
• 8: Molecular Weight Determination of Polyethylene Terephthalate
• 9: Degradation Kinetic Parameter Determination of Blends Containing Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Other Polymers with Nanomaterials
• 10: Modification of Polymer Composites by Polyethylene Terephthalate Waste
• 11: Highly Functionalized Polyethylene Terephthalate for Food Packaging
• Index