Thermal Degradation of Polymeric Materials

Krzysztof Pielichowski, James Njuguna, Tomasz M. Majka

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN:
  9780128230237
• Edition: 2
• eBook ISBN:
  9780128231425
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Industrial & Technical Chemistry
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Thermal Degradation of Polymeric Materials, Second Edition offers a wealth of information for polymer researchers and processors who require a thorough understanding of the implications of thermal degradation on materials and product performance. Sections cover thermal degradation mechanisms and kinetics, as well as various techniques, such as thermogravimetry in combination with mass spectroscopy and infrared spectrometry to investigate thermal decomposition routes. Other chapters focus on polymers and copolymers, including polyolefins, styrene polymers, polyvinyl chloride, polyamides, polyurethanes, polyesters, polyacrylates, natural polymers, inorganic polymers, high temperature-resistant and conducting polymers, blends, organic-inorganic hybrid materials, nanocomposites, and biocomposites. Finally, other key considerations such as recycling of polymers by thermal degradation, thermal degradation during processing, and modelling, are discussed in detail. - Explains mechanisms of polymer degradation, making it possible to understand and predict material behavior at elevated temperatures - Offers systematic coverage of each polymer group that is supported by data detailed explanations and critical analysis - Investigates thermal decomposition routes in new materials, such as organic-inorganic hybrid materials and polymer nanocomposites

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• List of Illustrations
• List of Tables
• 1 : Introduction to thermal degradation of polymeric materials
• 2 : Mechanisms of thermal degradation of polymers
• 3 : Thermo-oxidative degradation
• 4 : Thermal degradation techniques
• 5 : Kinetics of thermal degradation
• 6 : Thermal degradation of polymers, copolymers, and blends
• 7 : Thermal degradation of natural polymers
• 8 : Thermal degradation of inorganic polymers
• 9 : Thermal degradation of high temperature-resistant polymers
• 10 : Thermal degradation of conducting polymers
• 11 : Thermal degradation of organic–inorganic hybrid materials
• 12 : Thermal degradation of polymer (nano)composites
• 13 : Thermal degradation of biocomposites
• 14 : Recycling of polymers by thermal degradation
• 15 : Thermal degradation during the processing of polymers
• 16 : Modeling of thermal degradation processes
• 17 : Thermal degradation of polymeric materials: conclusions and future outlook
• Index
• A