PEEK Blends and Composites : Synthesis, Processing and Applications.

PEEK Blends and Composites: Synthesis, Processing and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the preparation methods and processing techniques of PEEK related materials and composites, and their main applications in various fields.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Joseph, Kuruvilla
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Bose, Suryasarathi, Appukuttan, Saritha, Deeraj, B. D. S.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Chantilly : Elsevier, 2025.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Composite materials. Polyketones. Thermoplastics. Composites. Thermoplastiques. composite material. thermoplastic. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Front Cover
Peek Blends and Composites: Synthesis, Processing, and Applications
Copyright Page
Contents
List of contributors
About the editors
1 A general introduction of polyetheretherketone
1.1 Introduction to polyetheretherketone
1.1.1 Synthesis of polyetheretherketone
1.1.2 Properties of PEEK
1.1.2.1 Crystallinity of polyetheretherketone
1.1.2.2 Thermal properties
1.1.2.3 Mechanical and tribological properties
1.1.2.4 Chemical resistance
1.1.2.5Biocompatibility of polyetheretherketone
1.1.2.6 Other properties
1.1.3 Applications of polyetheretherketone
1.2 Developments in polyetheretherketone
1.3 Polyetheretherketone-based blends and composites
1.4 Outline of the book
1.5 Conclusions
References
2 Synthesis methods for polyether ether ketone
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Synthetic methods
2.2.1 Nucleophilic substitution
2.2.2 Friedel-crafts acylation reaction (electrophilic substitution)
2.2.3 Eliminating large substituents from soluble amorphous prepolymers
2.3 Synthesis of modified polyether ether ketones
2.3.1 Sulfonated polyether ether ketones
2.3.2 Modified-hydroxyapatite/polyetheretherketone
2.3.3 Other modified polyether ether ketones
2.4 Conclusion and future outlook
References
3 Functionalization of nanomaterials with polyether ether ketone
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Polyether ether ketone as a matrix for functionalization
3.3 Methods for polyether ether ketone nanomaterial functionalization
3.4 Polyether ether ketone functionalization with carbon-based nanomaterials
3.4.1 Polyether ether ketone functionalization with carbon fiber
3.4.2 Polyether ether ketone functionalization with carbon nanotube
3.4.3 Polyether ether ketone functionalization with graphene
3.5 Polyether ether ketone functionalization with other nanomaterials.
3.6 Application of polyether ether ketone-functionalized nanomaterials
3.7 Summary and future prospects
Acknowledgment
References
Further reading
4 Polyetheretherketone-grafted nanomaterials for functional applications
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Grafting of nanomaterials/functional fillers onto polyetheretherketone
4.2.1 Grafting via esterification method
4.2.2 Grafting via in situ polymerization
4.2.3 Grafting via NH2-COOH/COCl coupling
4.2.4 Other methods
4.3 Applications of polyetheretherketone-grafted nanomaterials
4.3.1 Biomedical applications of polyetheretherketone-grafted nanomaterials
4.3.2 Fuel cell and membrane applications
4.3.3 Battery applications
4.3.4 Composites in aerospace and automobile sectors
4.3.5 Electric and electronic applications
4.4 Challenges and limitations of polyetheretherketone-grafted nanomaterials
4.5 Future perspectives
4.6 Conclusions
References
5 Synthesis and applications of polyetherether ketone-based blends
5.1 Introduction
5.2 History of polyetherether ketone polymer
5.3 Structure and properties of polyetherether ketone
5.4 Polyetherether ketone blends: synthesis and properties
5.4.1 Melt blending
5.4.2 Solvent casting
5.5 Applications
5.6 Conclusion
References
6 Preparation and applications of polyether ether ketone based composites
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Preparation methods of polyetheretherketone and polyetheretherketone-based composites
6.2.1 Compression molding
6.2.1.1 Overview of the compression molding process of polyetheretherketone and polyetheretherketone-based composites
6.2.1.2 Advantages of compression molding for polyetheretherketone
6.2.1.3 Limitations of compression molding for polyetheretherketone
6.2.2 Injection molding
6.2.2.1 Overview of the injection molding process.
6.2.2.2 Advantages of injection molding polyetheretherketone
6.2.2.3 Limitations of injection molding polyetheretherketone
6.2.3 Additive manufacturing
6.2.3.1 Printing pocess for polyetheretherketone and polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.3.2 Advantages of 3D printing polyetheretherketone and polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.3.3 Limitations of 3D printing polyetheretherketone and polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.4 Extrusion
6.2.4.1 Overview of the extrusion process
6.2.4.2 Advantages of extrusion for polyetheretherketone
6.2.4.3 Limitations of extrusion for polyetheretherketone
6.2.5 Resin transfer molding
6.2.5.1 Overview of the resin transfer molding process
6.2.5.2 Advantages of resin transfer molding for polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.5.3 Limitations of resin transfer molding for polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.6 Filament winding
6.2.6.1 Overview of the filament winding process for polyetheretherketone and its composites
6.2.6.2 Advantages of filament winding for polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.6.3 Limitations of filament winding for polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.7 Powder metallurgy
6.2.7.1 The powder metallurgy process for polyetheretherketone and its composites
6.2.7.2 Advantages of powder metallurgy for polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.7.3 Limitations of powder metallurgy for polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.8 Thermoforming
6.2.8.1 The thermoforming process for polyetheretherketone and its composites
6.2.8.2 Advantages of thermoforming for polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.8.3 Limitations of thermoforming for polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.9 Other manufacturing methods of polyetheretherketone and polyetheretherketone composites
6.2.9.1 Centrifugal casting
6.2.9.2 Pultrusion
6.2.9.3 Sintering.
6.2.9.4 Hot isostatic pressing
6.3 Applications of polyetheretherketone and polyetheretherketone-based composites in industries
6.3.1 Aerospace industry
6.3.1.1 Lightweight structural components
6.3.1.2 Thermal protection systems
6.3.2 Automotive industry
6.3.2.1 Engine components
6.3.2.2 Interior and exterior parts
6.3.3 Medical devices and biocompatibility
6.3.3.1 Surgical instruments
6.3.3.2 Implants and prosthetics
6.3.4 Oil and gas industry
6.3.4.1 Downhole tools
6.3.4.2 Seals and valves
6.3.5 Electronics industry
6.3.5.1 Insulating components
6.3.5.2 Connectors and housings
6.3.6 Industrial applications
6.3.6.1 Wear-resistant parts
6.3.6.2 Structural components
6.4 Future trends and innovations
6.4.1 Advances in manufacturing techniques
6.4.2 Development of new polyetheretherketone composites
6.4.3 Sustainability and recycling of polyetheretherketone composites
6.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
7 Synthesis and self-assembly of polyether ether ketone block copolymers
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Synthesis of block polyether ether ketone copolymers
7.2.1 Hydrophilic oligomers
7.2.2 Hydrophobic oligomers
7.2.3 Hydrophilic-hydrophobic oligomers
7.3 Block copolymerization
7.3.1 Random copolymer
7.3.2 Diblock
7.3.3 Triblock
7.3.4 Multiblock
7.3.5 Organic-inorganic block copolymerization
7.4 Self-assembly of polyether ether ketone block copolymers
7.5 Characterization
7.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
8 Biomedical applications of polyether ether ketone and its composites
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Polyether ether ketone in biomedical field
8.2.1 Polyether ether ketone for photodynamic therapy
8.2.2 Polyether ether ketone for multimodal therapy.
8.2.3 Antibacterial activity of polyether ether ketone
8.3 3D-printed polyether ether ketones in biomedical application
8.4 Polyether ether ketone block copolymers for biomedical applications
8.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
9 Electrospinning of polyetheretherketone-based homopolymers and block copolymers
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Electrospinning
9.2.1 Electrospinning equipment and setup
9.2.2 Principle, process, and parameters of electrospinning
9.2.3 Importance, advantages, and limitations of electrospinning
9.3 Polyetheretherketone-based polymers
9.4 Electrospinning of polyetheretherketone-based homopolymers
9.5 Electrospinning of polyetheretherketone-based block copolymers
9.6 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
10 Electromagnetic interference shielding applications of poly-ether-ether- ketone (PEEK)-based hybrids and composites
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Theory of electromagnetic shielding
10.1.2 Electromagnetic shielding materials
10.1.3 Electromagnetic interference shielding applications for polyether ether ketone materials
10.2 Polyether ether ketone polymer nanocomposites for electromagnetic interference shielding applications
10.2.1 Carbon-based polyether ether ketone nanocomposites
10.2.2 Metal-based polyether ether ketone nanocomposites
10.2.3 Mxene-based polyether ether ketone nanocomposites
10.2.4 Hybrid nanofiller-based polyether ether ketone nanocomposites
10.3 Polyether ether ketone polymer composites/blends for electromagnetic interference shielding
10.3.1 Carbon fiber-reinforced polyether ether ketone composites/blends
10.3.2 Hybrid reinforcement-based polyether ether ketone blends
10.4 Conclusion and future outlook
References.