Polymer Blends

List of Contributors Preface Contents of Volume 1 Chapter 11 Interpenetrating Polymer Networks I. Introduction II. Isomeric Graft Copolymers and IPNs III. Survey of Synthetic Methods IV. Morphology V. Physical and Mechanical Behavior VI. Applications and Uses References Chapter 12 Interfacial Agents ("Compatibilizers") for Polymer Blends I. Introduction II. Direct Evidence for Interfacial Activity of Block Copolymers III. Role of Graft Copolymers in Impact-Modified Plastics IV. Fundamental Considerations of "Compatibilizer" Systems V. Selected Examples of the Effect of "Compatibilizers" on Mechanical Behavior of Blends References Chapter 13 Rubber Modification of Plastics I. Introduction II. Background III. Properties of Particular Systems IV. Soft Interlayers in Fiber and Particulate Filled Composites ReferencesChapter 14 Fracture Phenomena in Polymer Blends I. Introduction II. Qualitative Theories of Toughening III. Volumetric Strain Measurements IV. Fracture Mechanics V. Tensile and Impact Behavior VI. Concluding Remarks References Chapter 15 Coextruded Multilayer Polymer Films and Sheets I. Introduction II. Methods of Coextrusion III. Flow Analysis of Non-Newtonian Multilayer Coextrusion IV. Flow Instabilities in Multilayer Coextrusion V. Adhesion in Coextrusion VI. Properties of Multilayer Films VII. Applications VIII. Scrap Recycle IX. New Developments References Chapter 16 Fibers from Polymer Blends I. Introduction II. Classifications of Blend Fibers by Phase Morphology III. Phase Morphology Generation and Control IV. Fundamental Considerations of Blend Fibers from Immiscible Polymers V. Mechanics of Self-Crimping Conjugate Fibers VI. Problem Solving and New Products via Polymer Blending References Chapter 17 Polymeric Plasticizers I. Introduction II. Plasticized Systems III. Summary ReferencesChapter 18 Block Copolymers in Blends with Other Polymers I. Introduction II. Morphology and Linear Viscoelastic Behavior III. Applications and Properties IV. Summary References Chapter 19 Elastomer Blends in Tires I. Introduction II. Characterization of Elastomer Blends in Tires III. Practical Mixing Techniques IV. Properties of Unvulcanized Elastomer Blends V. Properties of Vulcanized Elastomer Blends References Chapter 20 Rubbery Thermoplastic Blends I. Introduction II. Modified Thermoplastic Elastomers III. Thermoplastic Elastomers by Polymer Blending References Chapter 21 Polyolefin Blends: Rheology, Melt Mixing, and Applications I. Scope II. Reasons for Blending Polyolefins III. Engineering Rheology of Molten Polyolefin Blends and the Melt Blending Process IV. Melt-Mixing Process Engineering V. Behavior of Polyolefin Blends in Processing VI. End-Use Properties and Applications of Polyolefin Blends VII. Analysis of Polyolefin Blends: Structure, Compatibility, and Composition Evaluation ReferencesChapter 22 Blends Containing Poly(EUR-caprolactone) and Related Polymers I. Introduction II. Blends of Poly(EUR-caprolactone) and Other Polymers III. Utility of Poly(EUR-caprolactone) Blends References Chapter 23 Law-Profile Behavior I. Introduction II. Historical Usage III. Compression-Molding Problems IV. Commercial Applications V. Possible Mechanisms of Shrinkage Control VI. Performance in Chemically Thickened Systems VII. New Developments VIII. Summary References Appendix Conversion Factors to SI Units Index to Volume 1 Index to Volume 2