Applications of unsaturated polyester resins : synthesis, modifications, and preparation methods /

Applications of Unsaturated Polyester Resins: Synthesis, Modifications, and Preparation Methods takes a practical approach to unsaturated polyester-based materials and their preparation for implementation in a range of innovative areas. Sections introduce the background of polyester and the fundamen...

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Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Thomas, Sabu (Editor), Chirayil, Cintil Jose (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2023.
Subjects:	Polyesters. Polyesters > Industrial applications. Polyesters Polyesters > Applications industrielles. polyester (resin) Electronic books.
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Front Cover
APPLICATIONS OF UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESINS
APPLICATIONS OF UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESINS: Synthesis, Modifications, and Preparation Methods
Copyright
Contents
List of contributors
Preface
1
Historical aspects of polyesters
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Polyester: first discoveries, growth, decline, and renaissance
1.3 Insight the polyesters
1.3.1 Aromatic polyesters
1.3.1.1 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
1.3.1.2 Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
1.3.1.3 Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT)
1.3.1.4 Polyethylene naphthalate (PEN)
1.3.1.5 Fully aromatic polyesters
1.3.2 Nonaromatic polyesters
1.3.2.1 Polylactic acid (PLA)
1.3.2.2 Others PHA
1.3.3 Unsaturated polyesters
1.4 Polyesters: a new challenge for the future
1.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
2
Unsaturated polyester resins and their classification
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification of unsaturated polyester resins
2.3 Common modifications of UPRs
References
3
Unsaturated polyester resins: Catalysts, accelerators, and inhibitors
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Method and critical for determination of the gel time
3.3 Background
3.4 The curing reaction
3.5 Effect of different parameters on cure reaction
3.5.1 Catalyst
3.5.2 Accelerator
3.5.3 Inhibitors
Acknowledgments
References
4
Special additives to unsaturated polyester
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Special additives
4.2.1 Inhibitors and retarders
4.2.2 Thickening agents
4.2.2.1 Thixotropic agents (viscosity modifier)
4.2.2.2 Multivalent inorganic salts
4.2.3 Emission prohibitors
4.2.4 Fillers
4.2.4.1 Particulate fillers
4.2.4.2 Nanofillers
4.2.4.3 Bio-nanofillers
4.2.4.4 Fibrous filler
4.3 Applications of UPE composites in various sectors
4.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments.
8.3.4 Optical properties of unsaturated polyester composites
8.3.5 Effect of chemical surface modification of fibers on unsaturated polyester composites
8.3.6 Chemical properties of unsaturated polyester composites
8.3.7 Electrical conductivity of unsaturated polyester composites
8.4 Applications of unsaturated polyester resins
8.4.1 Orthophthalic resins
8.4.2 Isophthalic resins
8.4.3 Dicyclopentadiene resins
8.4.4 Bisphenol A resin
8.4.5 Chlorendics
8.4.6 Vinyl ester resins
8.5 Choice of fiber in fiber-reinforced polyester composites
8.6 Conclusions
References
9
Modification of unsaturated polyester resin by poly (ethylene glycol)
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Poly (ethylene glycol)
9.1.2 Unsaturated polyesters
9.1.2.1 Synthesis and crosslinking
9.1.2.2 Modification of properties
9.2 PEG for modification of UPR
9.3 Conclusion
References
10
Modification of unsaturated polyester resin by epoxy resin
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Prolog to UPE-epoxy polymer network
10.3 Results of the structural modification
10.3.1 Interfacial properties
10.3.2 Structure-property relationship in UPE/epoxy IPNs
10.3.2.1 Mechanical property
10.3.2.2 Water absorption property
10.3.2.3 Thermal properties determination
10.3.2.4 Dynamic mechanical properties
10.4 Application of epoxy modified UPE
10.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
11
Potential of natural fiber in unsaturated polyester biocomposite application
11.1 Introduction
11.2 General aspects of natural fibers
11.2.1 Vegetable fibers
11.2.2 Animal fibers
11.2.3 Mineral fibers
11.2.4 Nano-object obtained from natural fibers
11.2.5 Natural fiber configurations
11.3 Natural-reinforced UPR biocomposites
11.3.1 Interface between natural fibers and UPR matrix.
11.3.2 Chemical treatments or chemical modifications
11.3.3 Silanization
11.3.4 Alkali treatment
11.3.5 Enzymatic treatment
11.3.6 Physical treatments
11.3.7 Additives
11.4 UPR biocomposites fabrication
11.5 UPR biocomposites applications
11.5.1 Transportation application
11.5.2 Wind turbines
11.5.3 Marine
11.5.4 Construction industry
11.6 UP biocomposites challenges
11.6.1 Variability of NF properties
11.6.2 Sustainability of UPR matrix
11.6.3 Hydrophilicity of natural fibers
11.6.4 NF wettability
11.6.5 Aspect ratio
11.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
12
Applications of unsaturated polyester resins in asphalt pavements
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Physical and chemical properties of unsaturated polyester resins
12.3 Application of UPR in construction and building materials
12.4 Application of UPR in asphalt pavement materials
12.5 Prospects of applying UPR for enhancing the asphalt binding and circular economy
12.6 Conclusions
References
13
Application of UPR in marine applications
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Characteristic properties of UPR in marine applications
13.2.1 Flexibility
13.2.2 Chemical resistance
13.2.3 Specialty unsaturated polyester resin
13.2.4 Resilience
13.2.5 Electrical resistance
13.2.6 Flame resistance
13.2.7 Fire resistant polyester resin
13.3 Fiber based UPR composites
13.4 Organic/bio-filler-based UPR composites
13.5 Inorganic filler based UPR composites
13.6 Carbon filler-based UPR composites
13.7 Conclusions
References
14
Application of UPR in aerospace sector
14.1 Introduction: the aerospace environment
14.2 Polymers used for aerospace environment
14.3 Unsaturated polyester resins and composites
14.4 UPR for aerospace environment
14.5 Conclusion
References.
15
Application of UPR in thermal insulation systems
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Thermal insulation materials
15.3 Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR)
15.4 UPR in thermal insulation application
15.4.1 Inorganic fillers
15.4.2 Natural fibers
15.4.3 Construction waste
15.4.4 Fire retardant-based UPR
15.5 Waste fillers-reinforced unsaturated polyester thermal insulators
15.5.1 Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR)
15.5.2 Bauxite residue (BR)
15.5.3 Polyurethane dust (PUD)
15.5.4 Date seeds (DS)
15.5.5 Rubber waste (RW)
15.5.6 Composites fabrication
15.5.7 Composite density
15.5.8 Composite thermal conductivity
15.5.9 Composite thermal diffusivity
15.5.10 Composite water absorption
15.5.11 Composite compressive strength
15.5.12 Composite tensile strength
15.6 Conclusions
References
16
Application of UPR in pipeline corrosion: protection and applications
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Corrosion in pipelines
16.2.1 Types of pipeline corrosion
16.2.1.1 Uniform corrosion of pipeline
16.2.1.2 Pitting corrosion of pipeline
16.2.1.3 Galvanic corrosion
16.2.1.4 Fili-form corrosion of pipeline
16.2.1.5 Crevice corrosion of pipeline
16.2.1.6 Selective corrosion
16.2.1.7 Intergranular corrosion
16.2.1.8 Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC)
16.3 General measures of pipeline corrosion prevention
16.3.1 Material selection
16.3.2 Changing medium
16.3.3 Inhibitors
16.3.4 Cathodic and anodic protection
16.3.4.1 Cathodic protection
16.3.4.2 Anodic protection
16.3.5 Coatings
16.3.5.1 Metallic and other inorganic coatings
16.3.5.2 Organic coatings
16.3.5.3 Polymer nanocomposite coatings
16.4 Unsaturated polyester resin for pipe line corrosion application
16.4.1 FRP composites in pipelines
16.4.2 Fabrication processes using FRP composites.