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

Book excerpt: 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. Offers methodical, in-depth coverage of PVC-based blends, IPNs, and gels with each polymer type Explains advanced methods for PVC-based materials with improved properties for a range of novel applications Provides avenues for improved sustainability, discussing PVC from biomass, life cycle, recycling, and other environmental considerations