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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.

Nanostructured materials. --- Nanomaterials --- Nanometer materials --- Nanophase materials --- Nanostructure controlled materials --- Nanostructure materials --- Ultra-fine microstructure materials --- Microstructure --- Nanotechnology --- Polymers. --- Biomedical engineering. --- Chemistry, inorganic. --- Surfaces (Physics). --- Polymer Sciences. --- Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials. --- Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. --- Inorganic Chemistry. --- Characterization and Evaluation of Materials. --- Physics --- Surface chemistry --- Surfaces (Technology) --- Inorganic chemistry --- Chemistry --- Inorganic compounds --- Clinical engineering --- Medical engineering --- Bioengineering --- Biophysics --- Engineering --- Medicine --- Polymere --- Polymeride --- Polymers and polymerization --- Macromolecules --- Polymers  . --- Ceramics. --- Glass. --- Composites (Materials). --- Composite materials. --- Inorganic chemistry. --- Materials science. --- Composites (Materials) --- Multiphase materials --- Reinforced solids --- Solids, Reinforced --- Two phase materials --- Materials --- Amorphous substances --- Ceramics --- Glazing --- Ceramic technology --- Industrial ceramics --- Keramics --- Building materials --- Chemistry, Technical --- Clay --- Material science --- Physical sciences

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Composite materials. --- Polymers. --- Polymere --- Polymeride --- Polymers and polymerization --- Macromolecules --- Composites (Materials) --- Multiphase materials --- Reinforced solids --- Solids, Reinforced --- Two phase materials --- Materials

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Understanding the unique chemical and physical properties of nanostructures has led to many developments in the applications of nanocomposite materials. Their potential in a huge range of areas has also brought concerns about the impact of nanomaterials on the environment and human health. Health and environmental safety of nanomaterials addresses these concerns and examines the safety of specific nanomaterials.Part one introduces the properties of nanomaterials, nanofillers and nanocomposites and questions whether they are more toxic than their bulk counterparts. Part two looks at the

Nanostructured materials -- Health aspects. --- Nanostructured materials. --- Nanostructures -- adverse effects. --- Nanostructures -- therapeutic use. --- Nanostructured materials --- Nanocomposites (Materials) --- Health & Biological Sciences --- Chemical & Materials Engineering --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Biomedical Engineering --- Materials Science --- Environmental aspects --- Health aspects. --- Nanomaterials --- Nanometer materials --- Nanophase materials --- Nanostructure controlled materials --- Nanostructure materials --- Ultra-fine microstructure materials --- Microstructure --- Nanotechnology

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Nanostructured materials --- Health aspects. --- Nanomaterials --- Nanometer materials --- Nanophase materials --- Nanostructure controlled materials --- Nanostructure materials --- Ultra-fine microstructure materials --- Microstructure --- Nanotechnology

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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.

Polymers --- Deterioration.