Physical, Thermophysical and Interfacial Properties of Multiphase Polymer Systems: State of the Art, New Challenges and Opportunities / Sabu Thomas, Abderrahim Boudenne, Laurent Ibos, Yves Candau -- Macro, Micro and Nano Mechanics of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Alireza S Sarvestani, Esmaiel Jabbari -- Theory and Simulation of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Friederike Schmid -- Interfaces in Multiphase Polymer Systems / Gyorgy J Marosi -- Manufacturing of Multiphase Polymeric Systems / Soney C George, Sabu Thomas -- Macro, Micro and Nanostructured Morphologies of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Han-Xiong Huang -- Mechanical and Viscoelastic Characterization of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Poornima Vijayan P, Siby Varghese, Sabu Thomas -- Rheology and Viscoelasticity of Multiphase Polymer Systems: Blends and Block Copolymers / Jean-Charles Majeste, Antonio Santamar̕a -- Thermal Analysis of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Gyorgy J Marosi, Alfred Menyhard, Geza Regdon, Jozsef Varga -- Thermophysical Properties of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Abderrahim Boudenne, Laurent Ibos, Yves Candau -- Electrically Conductive Polymeric Composites and Nanocomposites / Igor Krupa, Jan Proke₍, Ivo Krivka, Zdeno spitalsky -- Dielectric Spectroscopy and Thermally Stimulated Depolarization Current Analysis of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Polycarpos Pissis, Apostolos Kyritsis, Daniel Fragiadakis -- Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Antonio Martinez-Richa, Regan L Silvestri -- ESR Spectroscopy of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Srecko Valic, Mladen Andreis, Damir Klepac -- XPS Studies of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Mohamed M Chehimi, Fatma Djouani, Karim Benzarti -- Light Scattering Studies of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Yajiang Huang, Xia Liao, Qi Yang, Guangxian Li -- X-Ray Scattering Studies on Multiphasic Polymer Systems / Z Z Denchev, J C Viana -- Characterization of Multiphase Polymer Systems by Neutron Scattering / Max Wolff -- Gas Diffusion in Multiphase Polymer Systems / Eliane Espuche -- Nondestructive Testing of Composite Materials / Zhongyi Zhang, Mel Richardson -- Ageing and Degradation of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Xavier Colin, Gilbert Teyssedre, Magali Fois -- Fire Retardancy of Multiphase Polymer Systems / Michel Ferriol, Fouad Laoutid, Jose-Marie Lopez Cuesta -- Applications of Selected Multiphase Systems / Igor Novak, Volkan Cecen, Vladimir Poll̀k -- Waste Management, Recycling and Regeneration of Filled Polymers / Jose-Marie Lopez Cuesta, Didier Perrin, Rodolphe Sonnier -- Nanoparticle Reinforcement of Elastomers and Some Other Types of Polymers / James E Mark.

A comprehensive reference guide examining current challenges and opportunities in the field of multicomponent polymer systems. Multiphase polymer systems are an important research topic from both industrial and fundamental points of view. This new generation of materials offers enhanced physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical properties, and finds use in many fields such as automotive, aeronautics and space industry, cabling, civil engineering and medicine. They cover a wide range of materials such as composites, blends, alloys, gels and interpenetrating polymer networks. This double-volume book examines the recent advances covering physical, interfacial, and thermophysical properties of multiphase polymer systems. It includes manufacturing and processing techniques, characterization techniques, materials modeling, applications and also ageing, degradation and recycling. It pays particular attention to characterization at different length scales (macro, micro and nano) which is necessary for a full understanding of the structure-property relationships of multiphase polymer systems. Ideal for researchers in both industry and academia who wish to learn about these promising new materials, the Handbook of Multiphase Polymer Systems is also useful for plastic and rubber technologists, filler specialists and researchers in fields studying thermal, mechanical and electrical properties.

Includes bibliographical references and index.