Handbook of Multiphase Polymer Systems

Multiphase polymeric systems include a wide range of materials such as composites, blends, alloys, gels, and interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs). A one-stop reference on multiphase polymer systems, this book fully covers the preparation, properties, and applications of advanced multiphase systems from macro to nano scales. Edited by well-respected academics in the field of multiphase polymer systems, the book includes contributions from leading international experts. An essential resource for plastic and rubber technologists, filler specialists and researchers in fields studying thermal and electrical properties.

Abderrahim Boudenne is an assistant professor at Paris XII University (France). Professor Boudenne received his PhD from Paris XII University. Until 2006 he held positions in the CERTES Laboratory of Paris XII University and previously he worked in the LPP laboratory at the Tlemcen University (Algeria). His main research interests have included manufacturing of polymers and polymers composite materials and the investigation of the thermophysical behavior of polymers and composite materials, and new methods for the measurement of thermophysical properties and characterization of defects in composites.

Laurent Ibos is assistant professor in CERTES, IUT de Créteil Université Paris XII. He received his PhD at Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse (France). Professor Ibos’ present position in the Thermal Science Laboratory of CERTES involves the investigation of the thermophysical behavior of polymer composite materials, development of experimental methods for the measurement of properties of composites and testing of composites. He is also has a position at the Institute of Technology, Paris XII University teaching materials science, vacuum technology and instrumentation.

Yves Candau is a professor in CERTES and he is also head of this group. The centre's research work includes IR thermography, materials and their proprieties, modeling, and aerosols.

Sabu Thomas is Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering in the School of Chemical Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University (India). He received his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (India). He has had many postdoctoral and visiting professorships as well as industrial and academic/teaching positions. The research group of Professor Thomas has received 22 national awards for work in polymer science/engineering. His major fields of interest include blends, composites, interpenetrating polymer systems, reuse of plastics and rubbers.