Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications

ISBN-13: 9780323994521 / Angielski

Prasanth Raghavan; M. S. Sreekala; Lakshmipriya Ravindran

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Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications presents the latest on the preparation, characterization, properties and applications of thermoset foams, aerogels and hydrogels. The book begins by introducing each of these concepts and their characteristics, current applications, potential for further development, and environmental impacts. This is followed by three sections, each focusing on foams, aerogels and hydrogels developed from a specific thermosetting polymer category, covering polyurethane, epoxy resins and formaldehyde. In each section, detailed coverage includes preparation, structure, characterization, properties, processing and applications based on material, along with key challenges in design, processing, implementation and solutions.This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students with an interest in thermoset lightweight materials across the disciplines of polymer science, chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science and engineering. The book will also be of interest to R&D professionals, engineers and scientists working with foams, hydrogels and aerogels for a range of applications and industries.

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Section I: Introduction to Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels 1. Introduction to foams, aerogels, hydrogels: Similarities and differences 2. Opportunities and versatile applications of thermoset foams, aerogels, and hydrogels 3. Environmental impact of thermoset resins, foams, aerogels, and hydrogels Section II: Polyurethane-based Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels 4. Polyurethane: Structure, characterization, and properties 5. Polyurethane: Foaming processes and effect of process parameters on the properties of polyurethane 6. Polyurethane nanocomposite foams: Preparation, properties, and applications 7. Polyurethane-based hydrogels: Synthesis, properties, and modifications 8. Polyurethane-based aerogels: Preparation and applications 9. Polyurethane-based foam and aerogels for automotive and aerospace applications 10. Shape-memory polyurethane-based foam and aerogel 11. Biomedical applications of polyurethane hydrogels and aerogels 12. Challenges in design, processing, and use of polyurethane foam and aerogel materials Section III: Epoxy-based foams, aerogels, and hydrogels 13. Epoxy: Synthesis, structure, and properties 14. Epoxy-based hydrogels, foams, and aerogel: Preparation, properties, and applications 15. Epoxy foaming processes and effects of process parameters on properties of epoxy foam 16. Reinforcing of epoxy foams with nanomaterials, reinforcing mechanism, and applications 17. Defense and aerospace applications of shape-memory epoxy foams 18. Epoxy-based nanocomposite foams and aerogels: Preparation, properties, and applications 19. Challenges in the use of epoxy foam and aerogel materials Section IV: Formaldehyde-based foams, aerogels, and hydrogels 20. Phenolic resin: Preparation, structure, and properties 21. Foaming processes and applications of phenolic foams 22. Structure-property relationships and essential properties of phenolic foams 23. Application areas of phenolic foams and aerogels 24. Phenolic foams reinforced with nanomaterials: Preparation, properties, and applications 25. Melamine formaldehyde foams and aerogels: Preparation, properties, and applications 26. Urea formaldehyde foams and aerogels: Preparation, properties, and applications 27. Carbon foams and aerogels derived from thermosets: Preparation, properties, and applications 28. Challenges for formaldehyde foam and aerogel materials