Reactive Extrusion

This first comprehensive overview of reactive extrusion technology for over a decade combines the views of contributors from both academia and industry who share their experiences and highlight possible applications and markets. They also provide updated information on the underlying chemical and physical concepts, summarizing recent developments in terms of the material and machinery used. As a result, readers will find here a compilation of potential applications for reactive extrusion to access new and cost-effective polymeric materials, while using existing compounding machines.

This first comprehensive overview of reactive extrusion technology for over a decade combines the views of contributors from both academia and industry who share their experiences and highlight possible applications and markets. They also provide updated information on the underlying chemical and physical concepts, summarizing recent developments in terms of the material and machinery used.As a result, readers will find here a compilation of potential applications for reactive extrusion to access new and cost-effective polymeric materials, while using existing compounding machines.

1. Introduction to reactive extrusion2. The co-rotating twin screw extruder for reactive extrusion3. Modelling of twin screw reactive extrusion: challenges and applications4. Measurement and Modeling of Local Residence Time Distributions in a Twin Screw Extruder5. In-process measurements for reactive extrusion monitoring and control6. Exchange Reaction Mechanisms in the Reactive Extrusion of Condensation Polymers7. In situ synthesis of inorganic and/or organic phases in thermoplastic polymers by reactive extrusion8. Concept of (reactive) compatibilizer-tracer for emulsification curve build-up, compatibilizer selection and process optimization of immiscible (reactive) polymer blends9. Nano-structuring of polymer blends byan in-situ polymerization and in-situ compatibilization processes10. Reactive Comb Compatibilizers for Immiscible Polymer Blends11. Reactive compounding of highly filled flame retardant wire & cable compounds12. Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs) by the Dynamic Vulcanization from Miscible or Highly Compatible Plastic/Rubber Blends13. Reactive extrusion of polyamide 6 with integrated multiple melt degassing14. Industrial production and use of grafted polyolefins