Prof Pierre Carreau will present a web seminar on the 'Rheological Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites' on 12 August 2009 as part of Malvern Instruments' Rheology Focus Forum.
The webinar will focus on polymer nanocomposites (PNCs), materials composed of a polymer matrix with nanometre-size particles dispersed in it.
A two-to-six weight per cent loading of nanoparticles (compared with 20-30 weight per cent in the case of conventional composites) results in increased stiffness, strength, barrier properties and heat resistance.
This presentation will show how rheological methods can be used to obtain structure-property relationships of the polymer nanocomposites.
Key results on the rheological characterisation of PNCs will be presented and recent developments of rheological models to describe the rheology of PNCs will be reviewed and discussed.
Pierre Carreau is recognised for contributions in polymer processing and rheology, an area in which he has published more than 250 scientific papers and authored or co-authored two books.
Malvern Instruments' Rheology Focus Forum is a monthly internet forum in which researchers from industry and academia present work in novel or expanding areas of interest in rheology.
To participate in the webinars, which are open to all, visit Malvern's website.
