With a special emphasis on nano- and micro-structures of crystals and phase morphology, Polyolefin Blends condenses and consolidates current information on polyolefins, allowing the reader to compare, select, and integrate an optimized material solution for each application. This volume discusses miscibility, phase behavior, functionalization, compatibilization, microstructure, crystallization, and heirarchical morphology. It also addresses topics including formulation, processing, characterization, modeling and simulation, physical and mechanical performance properties, applications, and new research trends.

From the Preface: "...Polyolefin blends are a subset of polymer blends that emerged as a result of the need to meet application requirements not satisfied by synthesized neat polyolefins. In comparison to other subsets of polymer blends, polyolefin blends have distinct advantages of lower density, lower cost, processing ease, and good combination of chemical, physical, and mechanical properties. In the last several years, research and usage of polyolefin blends have increased due to new application opportunities (e.g., in medical and packaging) and the development of novel polyolefins..."

Target Audience: Polymer scientists and technologists concerned with polyolefin blends; also upper-level students studying polymer science and engineering.

Table of Contents:

Introduction:

Overview of Polymer Blends

Miscibility and Characteristics of Polyolefin Blends

Polyolefin/Polyolefin Blends:

Miscibility, Morphology, and Properties of Polyethylene Blends

Miscibility and Crystallization Behavior in Binary Polyethylene Blends

Microscopically Viewed Structural Characteristics of Polyethylene Blends Between Deuterated and Hydrogenated Species: Cocrystallization and Phase Separation

Thermal and Structural Characterization of Binary and Ternary Blends Based on Isotactic Polypropylene, Isotactic Poly(1-Butene) and Hydrogenated Oligo (Cyclopentadiene)

Morphological Phase Diagrams of Blends of Polypropylene Isomers with Poly(Ethylene—Octene) Copolymer

Structure, Morphology, and Mechanical Properties of Polyolefin-Based Elastomers

Morphology and Mechanical Properties in Blends of Polypropylene and Polyolefin-Based Copolymers

Functionalization of Olefinic Polymer and Copolymer Blends in the Melt

Deformation Behavior of B-Crystalline Phase Polypropylene and Its Rubber-Modified Blends

Multiphase Polypropylene Copolymer Blends

Heterogeneous Materials Based on Polypropylene

Polypropylene/Ethylene—Propylene—Diene Terpolymer Blends

Ethylene—Propylene—Diene Rubber/Natural Rubber Blends

Phase Field Approach to Thermodynamics and Dynamics of Phsae Separation and Crystallization of Polypropylene Isomers and Ethylene—Propylene—Diene Terpolymer Blends

Polyolefin/Nonpolyolefin Blends:

Compatibilization and Crystallization of Blends of Polyolefins with a Semiflexible Liquid Crystalline Polymer

Functionalized Polyolefins and Aliphatic Polyamide Blends: Interphase Interactions, Rheology, and High Elastic Properties of Melts

Plastic Deformation and Damage Mechanisms of Ternary PP/PA6/POE Polymer Blends

Reactive Compatibilization of Binary and Ternary Blends Based on PE, PP, and PS

Polyolefin/Epoxy Resin Blends

Index

Note: Polyolefin Compositesis a companion volume to title.