There have been a number of review papers on layered silicate and carbon nanotube reinforced polymer nanocomposites, in which the fillers have high aspect ratios. Particulate–polymer nanocomposites containing fillers with small aspect ratios are also an important class of polymer composites. However, they have been apparently overlooked. Thus, in this paper, detailed discussions on the effects of particle size, particle/matrix interface adhesion and particle loading on the stiffness, strength and toughness of such particulate–polymer composites are reviewed. To develop high performance particulate composites, it is necessary to have some basic understanding of the stiffening, strengthening and toughening mechanisms of these composites. A critical evaluation of published experimental results in comparison with theoretical models is given.

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Effects of particle size, particle/matrix interface adhesion and particle loading on mechanical properties of particulate–polymer composites

Some aspects of the surface chemistry of carbon blacks and other carbons

Thermal conductivity of carbon nanotubes and their polymer nanocomposites: A review

Dynamic covalent chemistry relates to chemical reactions carried out reversibly under conditions of equilibrium control. The reversible nature of the reactions introduces the prospects of "error checking" and "proof-reading" into synthetic processes where dynamic covalent chemistry operates. Since the formation of products occurs under thermodynamic control, product distributions depend only on the relative stabilities of the final products. In kinetically controlled reactions, however, it is the free energy differences between the transition states leading to the products that determines their relative proportions. Supramolecular chemistry has had a huge impact on synthesis at two levels: one is noncovalent synthesis, or strict self-assembly, and the other is supramolecular assistance to molecular synthesis, also referred to as self-assembly followed by covalent modification. Noncovalent synthesis has given us access to finite supermolecules and infinite supramolecular arrays. Supramolecular assistance to covalent synthesis has been exploited in the construction of more-complex systems, such as interlocked molecular compounds (for example, catenanes and rotaxanes) as well as container molecules (molecular capsules). The appealing prospect of also synthesizing these types of compounds with complex molecular architectures using reversible covalent bond forming chemistry has led to the development of dynamic covalent chemistry. Historically, dynamic covalent chemistry has played a central role in the development of conformational analysis by opening up the possibility to be able to equilibrate configurational isomers, sometimes with base (for example, esters) and sometimes with acid (for example, acetals). These stereochemical "balancing acts" revealed another major advantage that dynamic covalent chemistry offers the chemist, which is not so easily accessible in the kinetically controlled regime: the ability to re-adjust the product distribution of a reaction, even once the initial products have been formed, by changing the reaction's environment (for example, concentration, temperature, presence or absence of a template). This highly transparent, yet tremendously subtle, characteristic of dynamic covalent chemistry has led to key discoveries in polymer chemistry. In this review, some recent examples where dynamic covalent chemistry has been demonstrated are shown to emphasise the basic concepts of this area of science.

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Dynamic covalent chemistry.

1: Magnetic Particles: Preparation, Properties and Applications: M. Ozaki. 2: Maghemite (gamma-Fe2O3): A Versatile Magnetic Colloidal Material C.J. Serna, M.P. Morales. 3: Dynamics of Adsorption and Oxidation of Organic Molecules on Illuminated Titanium Dioxide Particles Immersed in Water M.A. Blesa, R.J. Candal, S.A. Bilmes. 4: Colloidal Aggregation in Two-Dimensions A. Moncho-Jorda, F. Martinez-Lopez, M.A. Cabrerizo-Vilchez, R. Hidalgo Alvarez, M. Quesada-PMerez. 5: Kinetics of Particle and Protein Adsorption Z. Adamczyk.

Surface and Colloid Science

SYNOPSIS Compounds with bifunctional benzoxazine groups in their molecular structures form crosslinked structures characteristic of phenolic materials through a ring-opening reaction mechanism. This family of compounds offers greater flexibility than conventional novolac or resole resins in terms of molecular design. It is also superior to conventional phenolic resin in process control since it releases no by-product during curing reactions. The materials thus obtained exhibit excellent mechanical integrity with glass transition temperatures over 200°C. The synthesis, composition, and structural analysis of precursors based on bisphenol-A are discussed herein. 0 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Phenolic materials via ring‐opening polymerization: Synthesis and characterization of bisphenol‐A based benzoxazines and their polymers

A new class of phenolic-like thermosetting resins has been developed that is based on the ring-opening polymerization of a benzoxazine precursor. These new materials were developed to combine the thermal properties and flame retardance of phenolics with the mechanical performance and molecular design flexibility of advanced epoxy systems. The polybenzoxazines overcome many of the traditional shortcomings of conventional novolak and resoletype phenolic resins, while retaining their benefits. The physical and mechanical properties of these new polybenzoxazines are investigated and are shown to compare very favorably with those of conventional phenolic and epoxy resins. The ring-opening polymerization of these new materials occurs with either near-zero shrinkage or even a slight expansion upon cure. Dynamic mechanical analysis reveals that these candidates for composite applications possess high moduli and glass transition temperatures, but low crosslink densities. Long-term immersion studies indicate that these materials have a low rate of water absorption and low saturation content. Impact, tensile, and flexural properties are also studied. Results of the dielectric analysis on these polybenzoxazines demonstrate the suitability of these materials for electrical applications. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Physical and mechanical characterization of near-zero shrinkage polybenzoxazines

Benzoxazine-based phenolic resin has recently attracted a great deal of attention due to its versatile properties. This paper explores yet another interesting property shown by this class of phenolic resin:  volumetric expansion upon polymerization. It is proposed that the volumetric expansion of the benzoxazine resin is mostly due to the consequence of molecular packing influenced by inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonding. The role of hydrogen bonding on the volumetric expansion has been studied by systematically changing the primary amine used in the benzoxazine monomer synthesis. In comparison to the other known expanding monomer, spiroortho compounds, this resin has been shown to have a high potential for structural/engineering applications. The homopolymers of this resin have a high glass transition temperature (Tg).

Hatsuo Ishida

Papers

Phenolic materials via ring‐opening polymerization: Synthesis and characterization of bisphenol‐A based benzoxazines and their polymers

Physical and mechanical characterization of near-zero shrinkage polybenzoxazines

A Study on the Volumetric Expansion of Benzoxazine-Based Phenolic Resin

Very high thermal conductivity obtained by boron nitride-filled polybenzoxazine

Mechanical characterization of copolymers based on benzoxazine and epoxy