InTeсh, 2012, 400 pages, ISBN: 9535107392 9789535107392This book provides an extensive overview of current trends in the area of elastomers and their composites from the chapters contributed by internationally recognized specialists. The book deals with novel synthesis, modelling and experimental methods in elastomers. This book addresses to industrial and academic researchers in the fields of physical, chemical, biological sciences and engineering.Contents include: new approach to crosslinking, liquid crystal elastomers, nanocomposites, smart elastomers, elastomers in microelectronics and microfluidics, elastomers in cement concrete and mortar, experimental testing and modelling.
Each section demonstrates how enhancements in materials, processes and characterization techniques can improve performance in the field of engineering. The book provides a unique opportunity to discover the latest research on elastomer advances from laboratories around the world.ContentsNew Approach to Elastomer Cross I inking
Aspects Regarding Radiation Cross I inking of Elastomers
Liquid Crystal Elastomers
Monitoring the Contractile Properties of Optically Patterned Liquid Crystal Based Elastomers
Polysiloxane Side-Chain Azobenzene-Containing Liquid Single Crystal Elastomers for Photo-Active Artificial Muscle-Like Actuators
Elastomer Nanocomposites
Rubber Clay Nanocomposites
Pigment and Dye Modified Fillers as Elastomeric Additives
Smart Elastomers
Microstructure and Properties of Magnetorheological Elastomers
Thermo-Shrinkable Elastomers
Elastomers in Microelectronics and Microfluidics
Elastomer Application in Microsystem and Microflu id ics
Elasto meric Electronics: A Microflu id ic Approach
Use of Silicone Elastomer-Based Microfluidic Devices and Systems in Reproductive Technologies
Elastomers in Cement Concrete and Mortar
Technology, Properties and Application of NRL Elastomers
Experimental Testing and Modelling of Elastomer Properties
Transmittance and Reflectance of an Imprinted Cholesteric Elastomer During a Segregation Process
Anelastic Behavior in Filled Elastomers Under Harmonic Loading Using Distributed Rate-Dependent Elasto-Slide Elements
Modelling Friction and Abrasive Wear of Elastomers
The Significance of Equi-Biaxial Bubble Inflation in Determining Elasto meric Fatigue Properties
