Description
Book SynopsisExplore polymer rheology from an industrial standpoint Presenting state-of-the-art polymer rheology as observed by well-recognized authors, Applied Polymer Rheology: Polymeric Fluids with Industrial Applications is designed to help readers understand the relationship between molecular structure and the flow behavior of polymers.
Table of ContentsPreface vii
Contributors ix
1 Basic Concepts in Polymer Melt Rheology and Their Importance in Processing 1
2 Polymer Processing Additives for Melt Fracture Control 29
3 Branched Polyolefins 59
4 Structure and Rheology of Fiber Suspensions 113
5 Rheology and Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites 153
6 Rheology of Wood–Plastics Composites 179
7 Block Copolymers in External Fields: Rheology, Flow-Induced Phenomena, and Applications 209
8 Reactive Systems and Thermoplastic Vulcanizates 241
9 Structure and Rheology of Polymer Composites Containing Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymers 263
10 Electrorheological Fluids: Materials and Rheology 285
11 Rheology and Processing of Polytetrafluoroethylene Paste 303
Index 335
