Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) (PET) is an industrially important material which is not treated specifically in any other book. Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites fills this gap and systematically guides the reader through all aspects of PET and its blends, composites and nanocomposites. It covers theoretical fundamentals, nanocomposites preparation, modification techniques, structure-property relationships, characterisation of the different blends and composites, and material choice for specific applications. Consisting of contributions from experts in the field this book is a useful reference for the researchers and engineers working on the development and characterization of PET materials as well as on implementing them in real-world products. It can also be used as a standard reference for deeper insight in the mechanical, thermal, thermo-mechanical and visco-elastic aspects in product design decisions

""Cover""; ""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Contents""; ""List of Contributors""; ""Preface""; ""1 -- Polyethylene Terephthalate: Blends, Composites, and Nanocomposites � State of Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities""; ""1.1 -- Modification of Polyethylene Terephthalate""; ""1.2 -- Reinforcement of Polyethylene Terephthalate via Addition of Carbon-Based Materials""; ""1.3 -- Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Blends: Thermoplastic and Thermoset""; ""1.4 -- Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Blends: Natural Rubber and Synthetic Rubber

""1.5 -- Characterization of Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Composites and Nanocomposites""""1.6 -- Polyethylene Terephthalate: Copolyesters, Composites, and Renewable Alternatives""; ""1.7 -- Molecular Weight Determination of Polyethylene Terephthalate""; ""1.8 -- Degradation Kinetic Parameter Determination of Blends Containing Polyethylene Terephthalate and Other Polymers with N...""; ""1.9 -- Modification of Polymer Composites by Polyethylene Terephthalate Waste""; ""1.10 -- Highly Functionalized Polyethylene Terephthalate for Food Packaging""; ""References

""2 -- Modification of Polyethylene Terephthalate""""2.1 -- Introduction""; ""2.2 -- Radio-Frequency Plasma""; ""2.2.1 -- Principle of the Techniques""; ""2.2.2 -- Effects of RF Treatments on Polyethylene Terephthalate""; ""2.2.2.1 -- Characteristics of the Treated Surface""; ""2.2.2.2 -- Degradation Behavior""; ""2.2.3 -- Stabilization of Treated Polyethylene Terephthalate""; ""2.3 -- Ultraviolet Technique""; ""2.3.1 -- Principle of the Technique""; ""2.3.2 -- Study of Functional Groups Created on Treated Surfaces""; ""2.3.3 -- Effects of the UV Radiation on Polyethylene Terephthalate

""2.4 -- Protein Immobilization on Treated Surfaces""""2.4.1 -- Principle of the Technique""; ""2.4.1.1 -- Collagen Immobilization After UV Treatments""; ""2.4.2 -- Biocompatible Character of the Surface""; ""2.5 -- Conclusions""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""3 -- Reinforcement of Polyethylene Terephthalate via Addition of Carbon-Based Materials""; ""3.1 -- Introduction""; ""3.2 -- Carbon Nanotubes""; ""3.3 -- Carbon Fibers""; ""3.4 -- Graphene""; ""3.5 -- Polyethylene Terephthalate/Carbon Nanotube Composites""; ""3.5.1 -- Preparation""; ""3.5.2 -- Properties

""3.5.2.1 -- Mechanical Properties""""3.5.2.2 -- Electrical Properties""; ""3.5.2.3 -- Thermal Properties""; ""3.5.2.4 -- Crystallization""; ""3.5.3 -- Application""; ""3.6 -- Polyethylene Terephthalate/Carbon Fiber Composites""; ""3.6.1 -- Preparation""; ""3.6.2 -- Properties""; ""3.6.2.1 -- Mechanical Performance""; ""3.6.2.2 -- Thermal Properties""; ""3.6.2.3 -- Electrical Conductivity""; ""3.6.2.4 -- Electromagnetic Interference Shielding""; ""3.6.2.5 -- Durable Properties""; ""3.6.3 -- Applications""; ""3.7 -- Polyethylene Terephthalate/Graphene Composites""; ""3.7.1 -- Preparation

""3.7.1.1 -- In Situ Polymerization and In Situ Melt Polycondensation