Modern styrene-based polymers

Author: Priddy
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Introduction to Styrene-Based Polymers
Chapter 1: The Development History of Styrene-Based Polymers
1.1 Introduction
1.2 General Polystyrene (GPPS)
1.3 Foam Polystyrene
1.4 Rubber-Modified Polystyrene
1.5 ABS
1.6 ASA
1.7 Early Styrene Copolymers
1.8 Styrene Block Copolymers
1.9 Syndiotactic Polystyrene
1.10 Modern Production of Polystyrene
1.11 Outlook
References
Chapter 2: Overview of Polystyrene and Styrene-Based Copolymers
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Polymerization
2.3 Processes
2.4 Structures and Morphology
2.5 Properties
2.6 Performance, Scope, and Applications of MABS Products
References
Part Two: Preparation of Styrene-Based Polymers
Chapter 3: Commercial Production Processes of Polystyrene
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Technical Limitations in Reactor Selection
3.3 Polystyrene De-volatilization
3.4 Existing Styrene Polymerization Processes
3.5 Process Simulation and Control
References
Chapter 4: Methods for Producing Low-Residue Polystyrene
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Summary of Research and Development Methods
4.3 Friedel-Crafts Catalysts
4.4 Potential Acid Catalysts
4.5 Monomer Regeneration During Heating
4.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Simulation and Optimization of Styrene Polymerization Processes
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Process Simulation and Optimization of Styrene Homopolymerization
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Symbol Explanation
References
Chapter 6: Active Radical Polymerization of Styrene
6.1 Introduction
6.2 LRP Overview
6.3 Kinetics of Active Radical Polymerization Reactions
6.4 Applications in Styrene-Based Polymers
References
Chapter 7: Increasing the Production Rate of High-Molecular-Weight Polystyrene
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Enhancing Polystyrene Production Rate with Chemical Initiators
7.3 Accelerating Polystyrene Production Rate with Acid Media
7.4 Adjusting Molecular Weight Distribution with Acid
7.5 Acid-Catalyzed Styrene Polymerization Reaction Model
7.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Synthesis of Styrene Block Copolymers via Peroxide Polymerization
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Mechanism and Limitations
8.3 NMRP Activity Model Research Results
8.4 Block Copolymers Initiated by Macromolecular Initiators
8.5 Using Alkoxyamine as Chain Inhibitor in Step-Growth Chain Polymerization to Synthesize Block Copolymers
8.6 Synthesizing Block Copolymers by Sequential Monomer Addition (SAM)
8.7 Synthesizing Block Copolymers with Multifunctional Initiators
References
Part Three: Major Types of Styrene-Based Polymers
Chapter 9: Particle Foam Based on Foam Polystyrene (EPS)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Suspension Polymerization-Based
9.3 Extrusion-Produced
References
Chapter 10: Rigid Polystyrene Foam and Selective Foamers
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Nomenclature
10.3 Theoretical Foaming Process
10.4 Performance and Its Relationship to Structure
10.5 Thermal Performance
10.6 Industrial Production and Processing
10.7 Applications
10.8 Environmental, Health, and Safety Considerations
References
Chapter 11: Packaging Applications of Polystyrene: Foam Sheets and Oriented Sheets
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Oriented Polystyrene Sheets
11.3 Extruded Polystyrene Foam Sheets
References
Chapter 12: Preparation, Performance, and Applications of High-Impact Polystyrene
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Performance
12.3 Basic Chemical Properties
12.4 Production
12.5 Manufacturing
12.6 Applications
12.7 Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13: Key Structural Features Affecting the Performance of SAN Copolymers
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Characterization
13.3 Manufacturing Performance
13.4 Multiphase Systems
13.5 Solid-State Behavior
13.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14: Formation of Rubber Particles in ABS
14.1 ABS Manufacturing
14.2 Phase Separation
14.3 Phase Transformation
14.4 Phase Diagram
14.5 Rubber Particle Size Control
14.6 Grafting
14.7 Crosslinking
14.8 Size Control Window
14.9 Rubber Particle Morphology
References
Chapter 15: High-Temperature-Resistant ABS Technology
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Styrene Derivatives
15.3 Imides
15.4 Maleic Anhydride
15.5 Modified Acrylonitriles
15.6 High-Temperature-Resistant ABS with Different Fractions
References
Chapter 16: Synthesis, Performance, and Applications of Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Acrylic Acid Copolymers
16.1 Introduction
16.2 ASA Market
16.3 ASA Preparation
16.4 ASA Performance
16.5 Additional Research Aspects
16.6 ASA Blends
16.7 ASA Applications
16.8 Future Prospects
References
Part Four: Syndiotactic Polystyrene
Chapter 17: Synthesis of Syndiotactic Polystyrene
17.1 Introduction
17.2 sPS Polymerization System
17.3 Copolymerization
17.4 Styrene Polymerization Mechanism
17.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 18: Characterization, Performance, and Applications of Syndiotactic Polystyrene
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Characterization
18.3 Physical Properties
18.4 Commercial sPS Performance and Applications
18.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 19: Rubber Modification of Syndiotactic Polystyrene
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Energy Dissipation in Polystyrene Polymers
19.3 Impact Behavior of Rubber-Modified sPS
19.4 Rubber Modification
19.5 Current Status and Future Outlook
References
Chapter 20: Polymer Blends Based on Syndiotactic Polystyrene
20.1 Introduction
20.2 sPS Performance Review
20.3 Patent Literature on sPS Blends
20.4 Micro, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of sPS Blends
20.5 Conclusion
20.6 Symbol Explanation
References
Part Five: Styrene Block Copolymers
Chapter 21: Styrene Block Copolymer Elastomers
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Synthesis of Styrene Block Copolymer Elastomers
21.3 Performance of Styrene Block Copolymer Elastomers
21.4 Applications of Styrene Block Copolymer Elastomers
References
Chapter 22: Synthesis, Performance, and Applications of High-Styrene-Content Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers
22.1 History
22.2 Synthesis and Production of SBC Polymers
22.3 Key Features, Performance, and Grades
22.4 Modern Commercial Applications
22.5 SBC Blends
22.6 Future Applications
References
Part Six: New Polystyrenes
Chapter 23: Hydrogenated Polystyrene: Preparation and Performance
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Synthesis of Poly cyclohexyl ethylene (PCHE)
23.3 Catalytic Hydrogenation
23.4 Polymerization of Vinylcyclohexane to PCHE
23.5 PCHE Characteristics
23.6 PCHE Copolymers
23.7 Potential Applications of PCHE-Based Materials
23.8 Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 24: Branched Polystyrene
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Preparation of Branched Polystyrene
24.3 Rheological Behavior of Branched Polystyrene
24.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 25: Super Polystyrene—Styrene-Diphenylene Copolymer
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Preparation of DPE Monomer and Polymers
25.3 Performance of Styrene-Diphenylene (S-DPE)
25.4 S-DPE Copolymer Blends
25.5 Rubber-Modified S-DPE Copolymers
25.6 Thermoplastic Elastomers
25.7 Summary
References
Chapter 26: Ethylene-Styrene Copolymer
26.1 Introduction to Ethylene-Styrene Copolymer
26.2 Copolymerization of Ethylene with Aromatic Vinyl Monomers
26.3 Relationship Between Structure and Performance of Ethylene-Styrene Copolymers
26.4 Engineering Aspects of Materials
26.5 Ternary Copolymers
26.6 Performance and Applications
26.7 Summary
26.8 Acknowledgments
References
Part Seven: Properties of Styrene-Based Polymers
Chapter 27: Fracture Behavior of HIPS and ABS
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Quantitative Description of Fracture
27.3 High-Impact Polystyrene
27.4 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
27.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 28: Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Atactic Polystyrene, High-Impact Polystyrene, and Other Styrene-Based Polymers
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Polystyrene
28.3 Styrene Copolymers
28.4 Rubber-Modified Polystyrene (HIPS) and SAN Copolymers (ABS)
References
Chapter 29: Theory and Practice of Flame-Retardant Polystyrene
29.1 Introduction
29.2 Applications of Flame-Retardant Styrene-Based Polymers
29.3 Combustibility Requirements and Testing
29.4 Flame-Retardant Mechanism
29.5 Halogenated Flame Retardants for Styrene-Based Polymers
29.6 Styrene-Based Blends
29.7 Environmental Concerns
29.8 Summary
References
Chapter 30: Photochemical Degradation of Styrene-Based Polymers
30.1 Introduction
30.2 Photo-oxidation of PS Homopolymers at λ>300nm
30.3 Photo-oxidation of Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymer (SAN)
30.4 Photo-oxidation of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
30.5 Photo-oxidation of SAN and EPDM Blends (AES)
30.6 Photo-oxidation of Polystyrene and Poly(vinyl methyl ether) Blends (PVME-PS)
30.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 31: Analysis and Content of Styrene Dimer and Trimer in Polystyrene Food Containers
31.1 Introduction
31.2 Structural Analysis of Styrene Dimer and Trimer
31.3 Content of SD and ST in PS Food Containers
31.4 Migration of SD and ST in PS Food Containers
31.5 Biological Evaluation of SD and ST
31.6 Conclusion
References