Rubber Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties and
Applications focuses on the preparation, characterization and
properties of natural and synthetic rubber nanocomposites. The book
carefully debates the preparation of unmodified and modified
nanofillers, various manufacturing techniques of rubber
nanocomposites, structure, morphology and properties of
nanocomposites. The text reviews the processing; characterization
and properties of 0-, 1D and 2D nanofiller reinforced rubber
nanocomposites. It examines the polymer/filler interaction, i.e.,
the compatibility between matrix and filler using unmodified and
modified nanofillers. The book also examines the applications of
rubber nanocomposites in various engineering fields, which include
tyre engineering.

The book also examines the current state of the art, challenges
and applications in the field of rubber nanocomposites. The
handpicked selection of topics and expert contributions make this
survey of rubber nanocomposites an outstanding resource for anyone
involved in the field of polymer materials design.

* A handy "one stop" reference resource for important research
accomplishments in the area of rubber nanocomposites.

* Covers the various aspects of preparation, characterization,
morphology, properties and applications of rubber
nanocomposites.

* Summarizes many of the recent technical research
accomplishments in the area of nanocomposites, in a comprehensive
manner

* It covers an up to date record on the major findings and
observations in the field

Dr. Sabu Thomas is a professor of Polymer Science and
Technology at Mahatma Gandi University, India where he teaches M.
Sc and M. Phil level students in Poymer Science & Technology.
He was the lead co-author of Micro and Nanostructured Multiphase
Polymer Blend Systems - Phase Morphology and Interfaces (2005,
Taylor & Francis) and also a chaper contributor for many books
in the field including Polymer Blends (2000, Wiley). He
recieved Ph.D in Polymer Science and Engineering in 1987 from
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India

Dr. Ranimol Stephen received his PhD in 2005 from Mahatma
Gandhi University and has been working at the university as a
Senior Research Fellow of School of Chemical Sciences.

The book also examines the current state of the art, challenges and applications in the field of rubber nanocomposites. The handpicked selection of topics and expert contributions make this survey of rubber nanocomposites an outstanding resource for anyone involved in the field of polymer materials design.

• A handy "one stop" reference resource for important research accomplishments in the area of rubber nanocomposites.
• Covers the various aspects of preparation, characterization, morphology, properties and applications of rubber nanocomposites.
• Summarizes many of the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of nanocomposites, in a comprehensive manner
• It covers an up to date record on the major findings and observations in the field

Preface.

Editor Biographies.

1 Nanocomposites: State of the Art, New Challenges and Opportunities (Ranimol Stephen and Sabu Thomas).

1.1 Introduction.

1.2 Various Nanofillers.

1.3 Rubber Nanocomposites.

1.4 Future Outlook, Challenges and Opportunities.

References.

2 Manufacturing Techniques of Rubber Nanocomposites (Jun Ma, Li-Qun Zhang and Li Geng).

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Melt Compounding.

2.3 Solution Blending.

2.4 Latex Compounding.

2.5 Summary.

Acknowledgments.

References.

3 Reinforcement of Silicone Rubbers by Sol-Gel In Situ Generated

Filler Particles (Liliane Bokobza and Amadou Lamine Diop).

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Synthetic Aspects.

3.3 Properties of the Hybrid Materials.

3.4 Conclusions.

References.

4 Interface Modification and Characterization (Jun Ma, Li-Qun Zhang and Jiabin Dai).

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Rubber Nanocomposites Without Interface Modification.

4.3 Interface Modification by Nonreactive Routes.

4.4 Interface Modification by Reactive Routes.

4.5 Characterization of Interface Modification.

4.6 Conclusion.

List of Abbreviations.

Acknowledgments.

References.

5 Natural Rubber Green Nanocomposites (Alain Dufresne)

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Preparation of Polysaccharide Nanocrystals.

5.3 Processing of Polysaccharide Nanocrystal-Reinforced Rubber Nanocomposites.

5.4 Morphological Investigation.

5.5 Swelling Behavior.

5.6 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis.

5.7 Tensile Tests.

5.8 Successive Tensile Tests.

5.9 Barrier Properties.

5.10 Conclusions.

References.

6 Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Rubber Composites (R. Verdejo, M.A. Lopez-Manchado, L. Valentini and J.M. Kenny).

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes.

6.3 Elastomeric Nanocomposites.

6.4 Outlook.

References.

7 Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties and Applications (K.G. Gatos and J. Karger-Kocsis).

7.1 Introduction.

7.2 Clays and Their Organophilic Modification.

7.3 Preparation of Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites.

7.4 Properties of Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites.

7.5 Applications.

7.6 Outlook.

Acknowledgments.

References.

8 Cellulosic FibrilRubber Nanocomposites (Maya Jacob John and Sabu Thomas).

8.1 Introduction.

8.2 Cellulose.

8.3 Cellulosic Nanoreinforcements.

8.4 Studies on Cellulosic/Latex Nanocomposites.

8.5 Conclusions.

References.

9 Nanofillers In RubberRubber Blends (Rosamma Alex).

9.1 Introduction.

9.2 Types of Nanofillers.

9.3 Role of Nanofillers in Reinforcement.

9.4 Methods to Enhance PolymerFiller Interaction and Reinforcement.

9.5 Role of Nanofiller as Compatibilizer.

9.6 Structure Compatibility Concept of NR-Based Latex Blends.

9.7 Solubility Parameter and Mixing of Latices.

9.8 Preparation of Nanocomposites.

9.9 Rubber Blend Nanocomposites Based on Skim NR Latex and Fresh

NR Latex: Preparation, Characterization and Mechanical Properties.

9.10 Advantages of Nanocomposites and Application of Rubber

Nanocomposites.

References.

10 Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposites (S.K. Smart, G.A. Edwards and D.J. Martin).

10.1 Introducti...