Abstract
Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) are unique alloys of crosslinked polymers. It is a special class of polymer blend in which two or more polymers are in network fashion. An IPN is an intimate combination of two polymers, where at least one of which is synthesized or crosslinked in the immediate presence of the other. Unlike usual polymer blends, by forming networks with chemical bonds or permanent entanglements, IPNs exhibit high interfacial strength between the two polymers and have fewer phase separation problems. This chapter on IPN summarizes the definition, synthesis, classification, properties, and their characterization. This chapter narrates brief history and classical works on IPN. It also highlights applications of IPNs, with special focus on latest developments and trends.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Micro- and Nano-Structured Interpenetrating Polymer Networks |
| Subtitle of host publication | From Design to Applications |
| Publisher | wiley |
| Pages | 1-27 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119138945 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118138175 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Mar 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Differential scanning calorimetry
- Electron spin resonance
- Interpenetrating polymer network
- Nuclear magnetic resonance
- Scanning electron microscopy
- Sequential
- Simultaneous
- Thermogravimetric analysis
- Transmission electron microscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Chemical Engineering