Applications of Unsaturated Polyester Resins: Synthesis, Modifications, and Preparation Methods

Sabu Thomas · Cintil Jose Chirayil

Mar 2023 · Elsevier

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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 fundamentals of unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs), including chemistry, additives, curing, and processing methods. Hydrolytic stability and structure-property relationships are also discussed in detail, along with coverage of modification strategies for UPR and the development of bio-composites incorporating natural fiber with unsaturated polyester. Subsequent chapters focus on the preparation of UPR for specific target applications, including in construction, marine and aerospace, adhesives and coatings, insulation systems, electrics, pipeline corrosion, military, biomedicine, and tissue engineering. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of UPR compared to other resins, in terms of properties and performance, as well as life cycle assessment, are addressed and analyzed. - Presents processing methods, morphology, structure-property relationship, and modification strategies for unsaturated polyester - Explores sustainability in terms of lifecycle assessment of unsaturated polyester and bio-composites incorporating unsaturated polyester - Guides the reader to advanced applications across construction, marine and aerospace, adhesives and coatings, electrics and many more areas

About the author

Sabu Thomas is a Senior Professor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, and also Chairman of the TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, India. He is known for his outstanding contributions in polymer science and nanotechnology.

Dr. Cintil Jose's proficiency in nanocellulose and its applications, highlighted by her recent research on functionalized cellulose nanocrystals and nanocellulose-based aerogels, makes her an ideal editor for a book on nanocellulose-based adsorbents for water purification. Her work on sustainable packaging, drug delivery systems, and advanced coatings, coupled with her extensive publication record, demonstrates her innovative approach to environmental challenges. Notable papers, such as those published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, showcase her expertise in developing high-crystallinity, thermally stable materials. Additionally, her books and book chapters reflect her ability to synthesize and present complex scientific information, ensuring the edited book will be a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners

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