Thermal Analysis of Polymeric Materials

Professor Krzysztof Pielichowski is the Head of Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers at the Cracow University of Technology, Poland. He is an expert in thermal analysis of polymeric materials, especially polymer nanocomposites along with engineering polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials containing POSS. Assoc. Prof. Kinga Pielichowska leads her research group in the Department of Biomaterials and Composites at AGH University of Science and Technology. Her research is focused on polymer chemistry and technology as well as nanotechnology.

INTRODUCTION

PART I METHODS

Thermal Analysis Methods
Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Fast Scanning Calorimetry
Use of Different Thermal Analysis Techniques Coupled with FTIR Spectroscopy to Simultaneously Induce and Identify the Chemical Reactions on Polymers

PART II FUNDAMENTALS

Glass Transition and Relaxation Phenomena
Polymer Crystallization
Curing Kinetics
Heat Capacity
Thermo(oxidative) Stability

PART III MATERIALS

Liquid Crystalline Polymers
Polymer Nanocomposites and Hybrid Materials
Biocomposites and Biomaterials
Polymer Additives

PART IV APPLICATION
Thermal Analysis in Polymers Recycling
Application of Thermal Analysis Methods for Life-Time Predictions
Thermal Analysis in Energy
Thermal Analysis of Pharmaceutical Materials Stabilized by Polymers
Thermal Analysis in Aerospace and Automotive Sectors
Application of Thermal Analysis Methods for Characterization of Textiles and Fibers

CONCLUSIONS
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