Description
Phthalonitrile Resins and Composites: Properties and Applications summarizes the latest research on these polymers, providing information that enables materials scientists and engineers to deploy these polymers in the real world. The book gives details on synthesis and preparation techniques for key phthalonitrile monomers. All curing techniques are discussed, along with blends and copolymers of phthalonitrile with other polymeric materials, such as epoxy, benzoxazine and bismaleimide. Fiber and particle based phthalonitrile micro and nanocomposites are also discussed, along with their potential applications in lightweight automobiles, ships, oil rigs, aircraft, wind blades, high temperature bearings, valves, battery and electronic casings, fire resistant textiles, and more.
- Introduces the subject of phthalonitrile polymers and their composites
- Provides precise information on the synthesis, preparation and curing techniques for phthalonitrile polymers
- Discusses developments in key application areas that are intended to facilitate and stimulate real world applications of these materials
Chapter
1.2.2.2 Phenols Curing Agents
1.2.2.3 Organic Amine-Curing Agents
1.2.2.4 Strong Organic Acid/Amine Salt Curing Agents
1.2.3 Self-catalyzed Phthalonitrile Monomers and Oligomers
2 Phthalonitrile Resins’ Properties
2.2 Early Phthalonitrile Resins
2.3 First-Generation Phthalonitrile Resins
2.3.1 Thermal Resistance Properties
2.3.2 Mechanical and Thermomechanical Properties
2.3.3 Water Absorption Properties
2.4 Second-Generation Phthalonitrile Resins
2.4.1 Thermal Resistance Properties
2.4.2 Mechanical and Thermomechanical Properties
2.4.3 Water Absorption Properties
2.5 Actual and Potential Applications of the Phthalonitrile Resins
3 X-Functional Phthalonitrile Monomers and Polymers
3.2 X-Functional Phthalonitrile Monomers and Polymers
3.2.1 Alkene-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.2 Alkyne-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.3 Imide-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.4 Bismaleimide-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.5 Novolac-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.6 Benzoxazine-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.7 Benzimidazole-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.8 Cyanate Ester-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.9 Naphthyl-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.10 Pyridine-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.11 Poly(Ether Ether Ketone)-Functional Phthalonitrile
3.2.12 Poly(Arylene Ether Nitrile)-Functional Phthalonitrile
4 Phthalonitrile-Based Blends and Copolymers
4.2 Phthalonitrile Blends and Copolymers
4.2.1 Phthalonitrile/Phthalonitrile
4.2.2 Phthalonitrile/Epoxy
4.2.2.1 Typical Phthalonitrile/Epoxy Blends
4.2.2.2 Self-Catalyzed Phthalonitrile/Epoxy Blends
4.2.2.3 Functional-Phthalonitrile/Epoxy Blends
4.2.3 Phthalonitrile/Benzoxazine
4.2.3.1 Phthalonitrile-Functional Benzoxazine/Phenylnitrile-Functional Benzoxazine
4.2.3.2 Typical Phthalonitrile/Phthalonitrile-Functional Benzoxazine
4.2.3.3 Allyl-Functional Phthalonitrile/Phthalonitrile-Functional Benzoxazine
4.2.4 Phthalonitrile/Novolac
4.2.5 Phthalonitrile/Bismaleimide
4.2.5.1 Benzoxazine-Functional Phthalonitrile/Bismaleimide
4.2.5.2 Allyl-Functional Phthalonitrile/Bismaleimide
4.2.6 Phthalonitrile/Propargyl
4.2.7 Phthalonitrile/Poly(Arylene Ether Nitrile)
4.2.8 Phthalonitrile/Poly(Ether Ether Ketone)
4.2.9 Phthalonitrile/Carboxyl-Terminated Butadiene Acrylonitrile Rubber
5 Fiber-Reinforced Phthalonitrile Composites
5.2 Carbon Fibers/Phthalonitrile Composites
5.2.1 Properties of Carbon Fibers
5.2.2 Carbon Fibers Reinforced Phthalonitrile Composites
5.2.2.1 Typical Phthalonitrile/Carbon Fibers Composites
5.2.2.2 X-Functional Phthalonitrile/Carbon Fibers Composites
5.2.2.3 Phthalonitrile Blends/Carbon Fibers Composites
5.3 Glass Fibers/Phthalonitrile Composites
5.3.1 Properties of Glass Fibers
5.3.2 Glass Fibers Reinforced Phthalonitrile Composites
5.3.2.1 Typical Phthalonitrile/Glass Fibers Composites
5.3.2.2 X-Functional Phthalonitrile/Glass Fibers Composites
5.3.2.3 Phthalonitrile Blends/Glass Fibers Composites
6 Ceramic-Based Phthalonitrile Micro- and Nanocomposites
6.2 Properties of the Studied Ceramic Fillers
6.3 Preparation Methods of the Ceramic-Based Phthalonitrile Hybrid Materials
6.3.2 In Situ Polymerization
6.3.3 Solution Blending Technique
6.4 Surface Modification of Ceramic Particles
6.4.1 Chemical Treatments
6.4.2 Grafting of Synthetic Polymers
6.5 Properties of Ceramic-Based, Phthalonitrile Micro- and Nanocomposites
6.5.1 Properties of Phthalonitrile/SiC Microcomposites
6.5.2 Properties of Phthalonitrile/Si3N4 Nanocomposites
6.5.3 Properties of Phthalonitrile/Al2O3 Nanocomposites
6.5.4 Properties of Phthalonitrile/TiO2 Nanocomposites
6.5.5 Properties of Phthalonitrile/ZnO Nanocomposites
6.5.6 Properties of Phthalonitrile/BN Nanocomposites
6.5.7 Properties of Phthalonitrile/ZrO2 Nanocomposites
6.5.8 Properties of Phthalonitrile/MAX Phase Nanocomposites