The book series "e;Polymer Nano-, Micro- and Macrocomposites"e; provides complete and comprehensive information on all important aspects of polymer composite research and development, including, but not limited to synthesis, filler modification, modeling, characterization as well as application and commercialization issues. Each book focuses on a particular topic and gives a balanced in-depth overview of the respective subfi eld of polymer composite science and its relation to industrial applications. With the books the readers obtain dedicated resources with information relevant to their research, thereby helping to save time and money. In-situ intercalative polymerization in the presence of filler provides distinct advantages when compared to other nanocomposite synthesis techniques including the possibility to polymerize a large range of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, improved handling of gaseous or liquid monomers or high pressure polymerization and improved control of heat of polymerization. This volume aims to highlight these advantages of the generation of polymer nanocomposites with a large spectrum of polymer matrices. Following an overview of the synthesis methodologies, the text goes on to discuss the most relevant polymer materials, including polyamides, polyolefi nes, polyacrylates, polyethylenes, polyurethanes, polyesters and polyepoxides.

The book series "Polymer Nano-, Micro- and Macrocomposites" provides complete and comprehensive information on all importantaspects of polymer composite research and development, including, but not limited to synthesis, filler modification, modeling, characterization as well as application and commercialization issues. Each book focuses on a particular topic and gives a balanced in-depth overview of the respective subfi eld of polymer composite science and its relation to industrial applications. With the books the readers obtain dedicated resources with information relevant to their research, thereby helping to save time and money.In-situ intercalative polymerization in the presence of filler provides distinct advantages when compared to other nanocomposite synthesistechniques including the possibility to polymerize a large range of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, improved handling of gaseousor liquid monomers or high pressure polymerization and improved control of heat of polymerization. This volume aims to highlight theseadvantages of the generation of polymer nanocomposites with a large spectrum of polymer matrices. Following an overview of the synthesismethodologies, the text goes on to discuss the most relevant polymer materials, including polyamides, polyolefi nes, polyacrylates, polyethylenes, polyurethanes, polyesters and polyepoxides.

PrefaceIN-SITU SYNTHESIS OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITESIntroductionSynthesis MethodsIn-situ Synthesis of Polymer NanocompositesPOLYAMIDE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATIONIntroductionManufacturing Processes of Commercially Important PolyamidesConclusionsPOLYOLEFIN-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATIONIntroductionClaysIn-situ Polymerization of Olefi ns with Coordination Catalysts Supported on ClaysGAS-PHASE-ASSISTED SURFACE POLYMERIZATION AND THEREBY PREPARATION OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITESIntroductionIn-situ Polymerization for Nanocomposite PreparationCharacteristics of GASPOutlook and PerspectivePET CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATIONIntroductionPreparation of PET/Clay NanocompositesMorphology of the NanocompositesCrystallization of the NanocompositesProperties of the NanocompositesConclusion and OutlookCONTROL OF FILLER PHASE DISPERSION IN BIO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU REACTIVE POLYMERIZATIONIntroductionBackgroundExperimental ProceduresResults and DiscussionConclusionsPOLYURETHANE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION APPROACH AND THEIR PROPERTIESIntroductionPU/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites (PUCNs)PU/Clay Nanocomposites (PUCLN)PU/Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites (PUFGNs)Prospective of PUNsIN-SITU SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF EPOXY NANOCOMPOSITESIntroductionOptimization of the Curing ConditionsFillers, Surface Modifications, and Ion ExchangeNanocomposite SynthesisMorphologyBarrier PropertiesEffect of Excess Surface Modification MoleculesUNSATURATED POLYESTER-MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATIONIntroductionNanocomposites with MMT Introduced into UP Prepolymer or ResinNanocomposites with MMT Introduced during the Synthesis of PrepolymerConclusionsPOLYMER CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU ATOM TRANSFER RADICAL POLYMERIZATIONPOLYBUTADIENE CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATIONIntroductionGeneralitiesPolybutadiene NanocompositesConclusions and PerspectivesP3HT-MWNT NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION AND THEIR PROPERTIESIntroductionMultiwall CNTsIn-situ Synthesis of P3HT-MWNT CompositesThe Properties and Characterization of P3HT-MWNT NanocompositesConclusion and OutlookPOLYSTYRENE-MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION AND THEIR PROPERTIESIntroductionMorphology of Polymer-Clay NanocompositesModification of MMTIn-situ Polymerization MethodsProperties of PS-MMT Nanocomposites Prepared via In-situ TechniquesSummaryALIPHATIC POLYESTER AND POLY(ESTER AMIDE) CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATIONIntroduction: Biodegradable Polymers and Their NanocompositesAliphatic Polyester Clay Nanocomposites by In-situ PolymerizationConclusion