In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Contributors -- 1: In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Synthesis Methods -- 1.3 In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites -- References -- 2: Polyamide Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Manufacturing Processes of Commercially Important Polyamides -- 2.2.1 Poly(caproamide) (PA 6) -- 2.2.2 Poly(hexamethylene adipamide) (PA 6.6) -- 2.2.3 Low-Temperature Polymerization Processes -- 2.3 Polyamide Nanocomposites -- 2.3.1 Introduction -- 2.3.2 Lactam/Amino Acid-Based In-situ Intercalated PA Nanocomposites -- 2.3.3 Diamine- and Diacid-Based In-situ Intercalated PA Nanocomposites -- 2.3.3.1 Solution-Melt Polymerization Technique -- 2.3.3.2 Anhydrous Melt Polymerization Technique -- 2.3.3.3 Direct SSP Technique -- 2.3.3.4 Interfacial Polycondensation Technique -- 2.4 Conclusions -- References -- 3: Polyolefin-Clay Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Clays -- 3.2.1 General Structure -- 3.2.2 Smectites -- 3.2.3 Clay Particle Morphological Hierarchy -- 3.2.4 Clay Chemical Reactions -- 3.2.4.1 Cation Exchange Reactions -- 3.2.4.2 Interaction with Organic Compounds -- 3.3 In-situ Polymerization of Olefins with Coordination Catalysts Supported on Clays -- 3.3.1 Olefin Polymerization with Coordination Catalysts -- 3.3.2 Polymerization Mechanism with Coordination Catalysts -- 3.3.3 Coordination Catalysts for in In-situ Polymerization -- 3.3.4 Catalyst Supporting -- 3.3.4.1 Catalyst Supporting Methods -- 3.3.5 Clay Surface Modification Methods for In-situ Polymerization -- 3.3.5.1 Organic Modification -- 3.3.5.2 Thermal Treatment -- 3.3.5.3 Treatment with Alkylaluminum Compounds -- 3.3.6 Particle Break-Up and Exfoliation -- 3.3.7 In-situ Polymerization Approaches.

3.3.7.1 Clay as a Polymerization Additive -- 3.3.7.2 Clay as a Polymerization Catalyst Support -- 3.3.7.3 Clay as an Activator for Polymerization Catalysts -- 3.3.7.4 In-situ Production of Alkylaluminoxanes -- 3.3.7.5 Other Techniques -- 3.3.8 Factors Determining the Success of In-situ Polymerization -- 3.3.8.1 Clay Type -- 3.3.8.2 Swellability -- 3.3.8.3 Effect of Clay Surface Treatment -- 3.3.8.4 Catalyst : Clay Ratio -- 3.3.8.5 Effect of Polymerization Conditions -- 3.3.9 Clay Effect on the Polymerization Behavior and Polymer Molecular Structure -- 3.3.10 Future Approaches -- References -- 4: Gas-Phase-Assisted Surface Polymerization and Thereby Preparation of Polymer Nanocomposites -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 In-situ Polymerization for Nanocomposite Preparation -- 4.3 Characteristics of GASP -- 4.3.1 Thin Layer Coating of Solid-Substrate Surfaces -- 4.3.2 Physically Controlled Polymerization Behavior -- 4.3.3 Photo-Induced Controlled Polymerization -- 4.4 Composite Preparation by GASP -- 4.4.1 Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites -- 4.4.2 Polymer/Inorganic Compound (Nano)composites -- 4.4.3 Polymer/Cellulose Fiber (Nano)composites -- 4.4.4 Polymer/Carbon Nanotube (Nano)composites -- 4.5 Outlook and Perspective -- Abbreviations -- References -- 5: PET Clay Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Preparation of PET/Clay Nanocomposites -- 5.3 Morphology of the Nanocomposites -- 5.4 Crystallization of the Nanocomposites -- 5.5 Properties of the Nanocomposites -- 5.5.1 Thermal Properties -- 5.5.2 Mechanical Properties -- 5.5.3 Barrier Properties -- 5.6 Conclusion and Outlook -- References -- 6: Control of Filler Phase Dispersion in Bio-Based Nanocomposites by In-situ Reactive Polymerization -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Background -- 6.2.1 Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites -- 6.2.1.1 Cellulose Whisker Nanocomposites.

6.2.1.2 Layered Silicate Nanocomposites -- 6.2.2 Reactive Molding Techniques for Composite Manufacture -- 6.2.2.1 Materials and Methods for Reactive Molding of Nanocomposites -- 6.2.2.2 Furfuryl Alcohol as a Precursor for Polymer Matrix Composites -- 6.3 Experimental Procedures -- 6.3.1 Reactive Molding of Cellulose Whisker Nanocomposites -- 6.3.1.1 Conceptual Approach -- 6.3.1.2 Preparation of CW -- 6.3.1.3 Resinification of FA with CW -- 6.3.1.4 Curing of CW-PFA Composites -- 6.3.1.5 Characterization Techniques -- 6.3.2 Reactive Molding of MMT Nanocomposites -- 6.3.2.1 Conceptual Approach -- 6.3.2.2 Types of MMT Clays Used -- 6.3.2.3 Resinification of FA with MMT Clay -- 6.3.2.4 Curing of MMT-PFA Composites -- 6.3.2.5 Characterization Techniques -- 6.4 Results and Discussion -- 6.4.1 Reactive Molding of Cellulose Whisker Nanocomposites -- 6.4.1.1 Morphology of CW -- 6.4.1.2 Resinification of FA in the Presence of CWs -- 6.4.1.3 Thermal Resistance of CW-FA Nanocomposites -- 6.4.2 Reactive Molding of MMT Nanocomposites -- 6.4.2.1 Morphology of MMT Clay -- 6.4.2.2 Resinification of FA in the Presence of MMT Clay -- 6.4.2.3 Thermal Resistance of MMT-FA Nanocomposites -- 6.5 Conclusions -- Abbreviations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7: Polyurethane Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization Approach and Their Properties -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 PU/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites (PUCNs) -- 7.2.1 Fabrication -- 7.2.2 Morphology and Characterizations of PUCNs -- 7.2.3 Physical Properties of PUCNs -- 7.3 PU/Clay Nanocomposites (PUCLN) -- 7.3.1 Fabrication -- 7.3.1.1 Exfoliation and Intercalation of Nanoclays in PU Matrix -- 7.3.1.2 Rheological Behavior of Polyol-Nanoclay Mixture -- 7.3.2 Morphology and Characterization -- 7.3.3 Physical Properties -- 7.3.3.1 Mechanical Properties -- 7.3.3.2 Scratch Resistance and Barrier Performance.

7.3.3.3 Thermal Stability and Flame Retardancy -- 7.4 PU/Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites (PUFGNs) -- 7.4.1 Fabrication -- 7.4.2 Morphology and Characterization -- 7.4.3 Physical Properties -- 7.5 Prospective of PUNs -- References -- 8: In-situ Synthesis and Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Optimization of the Curing Conditions -- 8.3 Fillers, Surface Modifications, and Ion Exchange -- 8.4 Nanocomposite Synthesis -- 8.5 Morphology -- 8.6 Barrier Properties -- 8.7 Effect of Excess Surface Modification Molecules -- References -- 9: Unsaturated Polyester-Montmorillonite Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Nanocomposites with MMT Introduced into UP Prepolymer or Resin -- 9.2.1 Synthesis, Morphology, and Mechanical Properties -- 9.2.2 Rheology and Cure Properties -- 9.2.3 Flammability -- 9.2.4 Mixed-Resin and Filler Systems -- 9.3 Nanocomposites with MMT Introduced during the Synthesis of Prepolymer -- 9.4 Conclusions -- References -- 10: Polymer Clay Nanocomposites by In-situ Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization -- References -- 11: Polybutadiene Clay Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Generalities -- 11.2.1 Clays -- 11.2.2 Polymer Nanocomposite Structures -- 11.2.3 Methods of Preparation of Polymer Nanocomposites -- 11.3 Polybutadiene Nanocomposites -- 11.3.1 1,3-Butadiene Polymerization Methods -- 11.3.2 In-situ Anionic Polymerization -- 11.3.3 In-situ Stereospecific Polymerization -- 11.4 Conclusions and Perspectives -- Abbreviations -- References -- 12: P3HT-MWNT Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization and Their Properties -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Multiwall CNTs -- 12.3 In-situ Synthesis of P3HT-MWNT Composites -- 12.4 The Properties and Characterization of P3HT-MWNT Nanocomposites.

12.4.1 The Dispersion and Morphology of the P3HT-MWNT Nanocomposites -- 12.4.2 HT Regioregularity -- 12.4.3 Mechanical Properties -- 12.4.4 Thermal Stability -- 12.4.5 Optical Properties -- 12.4.6 Charge Transportability -- 12.5 Conclusion and Outlook -- References -- 13: Polystyrene-Montmorillonite Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization and Their Properties -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Morphology of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites -- 13.3 Modification of MMT -- 13.3.1 NonReactive Modifications -- 13.3.2 Reactive Modifications -- 13.3.3 Polymeric Initiator-Based Modifications -- 13.4 In-situ Polymerization Methods -- 13.4.1 Free Radical Polymerization Techniques -- 13.4.1.1 Bulk Polymerization -- 13.4.1.2 Emulsion Polymerization -- 13.4.1.3 Solution Polymerization -- 13.4.2 Controlled Polymerization Techniques -- 13.4.2.1 Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization -- 13.4.2.2 Reverse Addition-Fragmentation Transfer -- 13.4.2.3 Nitroxide-Mediated Polymerization -- 13.4.3 Dispersion of MMT in Styrene -- 13.5 Properties of PS-MMT Nanocomposites Prepared via In-situ Techniques -- 13.5.1 Mechanical Properties -- 13.5.1.1 Tensile -- 13.5.1.2 Impact and Flexural Properties -- 13.5.1.3 Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis -- 13.5.1.4 Rheological Properties -- 13.5.1.5 Barrier Properties -- 13.5.2 Thermal Properties -- 13.5.2.1 Thermal Gravimetric Analysis -- 13.5.2.2 Dynamic Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) -- 13.5.2.3 Fire Performance -- 13.6 Summary -- References -- 14: Aliphatic Polyester and Poly(ester amide) Clay Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization -- 14.1 Introduction: Biodegradable Polymers and Their Nanocomposites -- 14.2 Aliphatic Polyester Clay Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization -- 14.2.1 Poly(ε-Caprolactone)-Based Nanocomposites -- 14.2.2 Polylactide-Based Nanocomposites -- 14.2.3 PBS-Based Nanocomposites -- 14.2.4 PPDO-Based Nanocomposites.

14.3 PEAs Clay Nanocomposites by In-situ Polymerization.