Poly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.

Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.

Dr. H. Akhina is a Postdoctorate Researcher at the International and Inter-University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, at Mahatma Gandhi University, in Kottayam, India. She has published numerous articles in international and national journals and has presented her work at several international and national conferences. She has co-authored several book chapters and has experience in editing books. Her research interests include synthesis of nanomaterials, graphene, and polymer nanocomposites.

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Poly(vinyl chloride)-Based Blends, IPNs, and Gels brings together the latest research into the blending of PVC, covering processing, materials, properties, and applications. PVC is an extremely popular material due to its low cost, processability, transparency, low temperature flexibility, and versatility in a wide range of applications. Nonetheless, advanced PVC-based materials and blends must meet varying demands, including high performance, enhanced properties, cost efficiency, and increased sustainability. This book looks to address these challenges and to highlight the state-of-the-art in the field, such as the development of eco-friendly micro and nanostructured functional materials based on PVC, and advances in experimental and theoretical studies of PVC based-polymer blends. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, chemistry, composite science, and materials science and engineering, as well as R&D professionals, engineers, and scientists working with advanced PVC-based materials, across a range of industries.