Thermosets: Structure, Properties, and Applications

In this new edition, Thermosets: Structure, Properties, and Applications builds on and updates the existing review of mechanical and thermal properties, as well as rheology and curing processes of thermosets, and the role of nanostructures in thermoset toughening. All chapters have been updated or re-written, and new chapters have been added to reflect ongoing changes and developments in the field of thermosetting materials and the applications of these materials. Applications of thermosets are the focus of the second part of the book, including the use of thermosets in the building and construction industry, aerospace technology and as insulation materials. Thermoset adhesives and coatings, including epoxy resins, acrylates and polyurethanes are also discussed, followed by a review of thermosets for electrical applications. New chapters include coverage of thermoset nanocomposites, recycling issues, and applications such as consumer goods, transportation, energy and defence. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the second edition of Thermosets: Structure, Properties, and Applications is an essential guide for engineers, chemists, physicists and polymer scientists involved in the development, production and application of thermosets, as well as providing a useful review for academic researchers in the field.

Links structure, properties, and applications, making this book relevant to both academia and engineers in industryIncludes entirely new chapters on the use of thermosets in aerospace, transport, defense, and a range of consumer applicationsEnables practitioners to stay current on the latest developments in recycling of thermosets and their composites

1. Overview of thermosets: Present and future 2. Mechanical properties of thermosets 3. Thermal properties of thermoset polymers 4. Rheology and curing process of thermosets 5. Phase separation and morphology development in thermoplastic-modified thermosets 6. Nanostructures and the toughening of thermosets 7. Structure-property relationships of thermoset nanocomposites 8. The use of thermosets in the building and construction industry 9. The use of thermosets in modern aerospace applications 10. Thermoset adhesives 11. Thermoset coatings 12. Thermoset insulation systems 13. Thermosets for electric applications 14. Thermosets for pipeline corrosion protection 15. Thermoset Nanocomposites as ablative materials for rocket and military applications 16. Click-based dual-curing thermosets and their applications 17. Benzoxazine resins as smart materials and future perspectives 18. Polyphthalonitrile resins and their high-end applications 19. Bio-based epoxies and composites as environmentally friendly alternative