Overview
- Describes the synthesis of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)-containing materials and their applications
- Depicts the control of materials properties and nanostructure via functionalization with POSS
- Discusses the influence of incorporation of POSS moieties into polymer matrices on the mechanical and thermal properties, and flammability behavior
- Introduces composite materials combining POSS with polyolefins, polyepoxides, polyurethane and polyamides
Part of the book series: Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials (SSPCM)
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
Keywords
About this book
This book provides an overview of polymer nanocomposites and hybrid materials with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS). Among inorganic nanoparticles, functionalized POSS are unique nano-building blocks that can be used to create a wide variety of hybrid and composite materials, where precise control of nanostructures and properties is required. This book describes the influence of incorporation of POSS moieties into (organic) polymer matrices on the mechanical, thermal and flammability behavior of composites and hybrid organic-inorganic materials. Importantly, POSS-containing materials can be bio-functionalized by linking e.g. peptides and growth factors through appropriate surface modification in order to enhance the haemo-compatibility of cardiovascular devices made of these materials. This volume includes descriptions of synthesis routes of POSS and POSS-containing polymeric materials (e.g. based on polyolefines, epoxy resins and polyurethanes), presentation of POSS’ role as flame retardants and as biocompatible linker, as well as the depiction of decomposition and ageing processes.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Professor Krzysztof Pielichowski, head of Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology, is an expert in polymer (nano)technology and chemistry, particularly in the areas of polymer nanocomposites with engineering polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials containing POSS. Special attention is dedicated to the assessment of nanocomposites impact on the environment at all stages: preparation, characterization and recycling. Prof. Pielichowski is currently performing a research program in the area of preparation of engineering polymer nanocomposites with improved thermal and mechanical properties for construction applications. He is co-author (or editor) of eight books and over 150 papers with impact factor.
Krzysztof Pielichowski is editor of the book series 'Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications' and he has been recipient of a number of international and national awards, such as the Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowship in 2000, the Fulbright Fellowship in 2003 and the Rector of CUT Award in 2009, 2010 and 2015. He also has been a consultant or cooperating with a number of companies, both Polish and international.
He was also member of the Management Committee of the European Union COST Action MP1105 'Sustainable flame retardancy for textiles and related materials based on nanoparticles substituting conventional chemicals' and is member of the Committee of Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences and Commission of Technical Sciences of the Polish Academy of Artsand Sciences.Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Polymer/POSS Nanocomposites and Hybrid Materials
Book Subtitle: Preparation, Properties, Applications
Editors: Susheel Kalia, Krzysztof Pielichowski
Series Title: Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02327-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-02326-3Published: 12 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-02327-0Published: 27 November 2018
Series ISSN: 2364-1878
Series E-ISSN: 2364-1886
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 462
Number of Illustrations: 118 b/w illustrations, 107 illustrations in colour
Topics: Polymer Sciences, Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials, Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Industry Sectors: Biotechnology, Chemical Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Oil, Gas & Geosciences