Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Editor Biography -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Polymer Crystallization -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Degree of Crystallinity -- 1.3 Thermodynamics on the Crystallization of Polymers Characteristics -- 1.4 Polymer Crystallization Mechanism -- 1.4.1 Strain-Induced Crystallization of Polymer -- 1.4.2 Crystallization of Polymer from Solution -- 1.5 Applications of Crystalline Polymer -- References -- Chapter 2 Characterization of Polymer Crystallization by Using Thermal Analysis -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Basic Principle -- 2.2.1 General Idea -- 2.2.2 Application of DSC Method -- 2.3 Characterization of Polymer Crystallization According to Isothermal Crystallization Process -- 2.3.1 Performance of Isothermal Crystallization Process -- 2.3.2 Analysis of Isothermal Crystallization Process -- 2.3.2.1 Crystal Geometry -- 2.3.2.2 Characterization of Crystallization Rate -- 2.3.2.3 Characterization of Crystallization Activation Energy -- 2.3.3 Isothermal Crystallization of Some Polymer Composites -- 2.4 Characterization of Polymer Non-isothermal Crystallization Process -- 2.4.1 Basics of Nonlinear Crystallization Modeling -- 2.4.2 Performance of Non-isothermal Crystallization Process -- 2.4.3 Analysis of Crystal Geometry During Non-isothermal Crystallization Process -- 2.4.3.1 Jeziorny-Modified Avrami Equation -- 2.4.3.2 Ozawa Model -- 2.4.3.3 Mo model -- 2.4.4 Determination of Crystallization Activation Energy (E) -- 2.4.5 Analysis of Relative Crystallinity -- 2.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 3 Crystallization Behavior of Polypropylene and Its Blends and Composites -- 3.1 Introduction - Polypropylene Crystallinity in Perspective -- 3.2 Chain Structure and Molecular Weight Effects for iPP Crystallinity and Polymorphism -- 3.3 Nucleation of iPP.

3.4 Crystallization in Multiphase Copolymers, Blends, and Composites -- 3.5 Processing Effects and Resulting Properties -- 3.6 Investigation Methods for PP Crystallization and Morphology -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4 Crystallization of PE and PE-Based Blends, and Composites -- 4.1 An Introduction to Polyethylene, Its Crystallization, and Kinetics -- 4.1.1 Basics of Structure and Morphology -- 4.1.2 Theory of Crystallization and Its Kinetics -- 4.2 Experimental Study on Crystallization Kinetics of Polyethylene -- 4.2.1 Isothermal Crystallization -- 4.2.2 Non-isothermal Crystallization -- 4.3 Nucleation Theory -- 4.4 Crystal Growth -- 4.5 PE Blends and Co-crystallization -- 4.6 PE Nanocomposites -- 4.7 Summary -- References -- Chapter 5 Crystallization of PLA and Its Blends and Composites -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Crystallization of Macromolecules -- 5.2.1 Improvement of PLA Crystallization Kinetics -- 5.3 Polylactic Acid Nucleation -- 5.3.1 Inorganic Nucleating Agents -- 5.3.2 Organic Nucleating Agents -- 5.4 Polylactic Acid Blends -- 5.4.1 Polylactic Acid Binary Blends with Biopolymers-Starch and PHAs -- 5.4.2 Polylactic Acid Binary Blends with Biodegradable Polymers - PCL, PBAT, and PBS -- 5.5 Polylactic Acid Composites -- 5.5.1 Polylactic Acid - Natural Fiber Composites -- 5.5.2 Polylactic Acid - Nanocomposites -- 5.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 6 Crystallization in PLLA-Based Blends, and Composites -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Chemical and Crystal Structure of PLLA -- 6.3 PLLA Properties: Glass Transition and Melting Temperature -- 6.3.1 Glass Transition Temperature -- 6.3.2 Melting Temperature -- 6.4 PLLA Crystallization -- 6.4.1 PLLA Crystallization Study Through Spherulite Growth -- 6.4.2 Lauritzen and Hoffman Theory in PLLA Crystallization -- 6.4.3 Crystallization Kinetics Through Calorimetry Study.

6.5 Crystallization of PLLA in Blends -- 6.6 Crystallization of PLLA in Nanocomposites -- 6.7 Crystallization of PLLA in Block Copolymer -- 6.8 Crystallization of PLLA After Adding Nucleating Agents -- 6.9 PLLA Plasticization -- 6.10 Conclusion and Future Outlook -- References -- Chapter 7 Crystallization in PCL-Based Blends and Composites -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Crystallinity of PCL and the Factors Affecting Crystallinity -- 7.3 Crystalline Behavior of PCL-Based Multiphase Polymer Systems -- 7.3.1 Crystallization Behavior of Blends of PCL -- 7.3.2 Crystallization Behavior of Block Copolymers of PCL -- 7.3.3 Effect of Fillers on the Crystalline Behavior of PCL -- 7.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Crystallization and Shape Memory Effect -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Shape Memory Cycle -- 8.3 Mechanism of Shape Memory Effect -- 8.4 Types of Shape Memory Polymers -- 8.5 Biomedical Applications of Shape Memory Polymers -- 8.5.1 Tissue Engineering -- 8.5.2 Bone Engineering -- 8.5.3 Medical Stents -- 8.5.4 Drug Delivery Application -- 8.5.5 SMPs as Self-Healing Materials -- 8.5.6 Vascular Embolization -- 8.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 3D Printing of Crystalline Polymers -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 3D Printing Materials and Processes -- 9.2.1 Nylon and Polyamides -- 9.2.2 Polyethylene -- 9.2.3 Polyethylene Terephthalate -- 9.2.4 Polypropylene -- 9.2.5 Polylactic Acid -- 9.3 Characterization of 3D-Printed Crystalline Polymers -- 9.3.1 Mechanical Properties/Mechanical Characteristics -- 9.3.2 Thermal Properties/Thermal Characteristics -- 9.3.3 Tribological Properties/Tribological Characteristics -- 9.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Crystallization from Anisotropic Polymer Melts -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Evaluating Anisotropy -- 10.3 Crystallization During Deformation of Networks -- 10.4 Sheared Polymer Melts.

10.5 Crystallization During Injection Molding -- 10.6 Sheared Polymer Melts with Nucleating Agents -- 10.7 Sheared Polymer Melts with Nanoparticles -- 10.8 3D Printing Using Extrusion -- 10.8.1 In-Situ Studies of Polymer Crystallization During 3D Printing -- 10.9 Morphology Mapping -- 10.10 Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 11 Molecular Simulations of Polymer Crystallization -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Establishment of Polymer Simulation Systems -- 11.2.1 MC Simulations -- 11.2.2 MD Simulations -- 11.2.2.1 United Atom Chain Model -- 11.2.2.2 Coarse-Grained Polymer Model -- 11.3 Polymer Crystallization at Quiescent State -- 11.3.1 Crystal Nucleation -- 11.3.2 Intramolecular Nucleation Model -- 11.4 Nanofiller-Induced Polymer Crystallization -- 11.4.1 Nanofiller-Induced Homopolymer Crystallization -- 11.4.2 Nanofiller-Induced Copolymer Crystallization -- 11.4.2.1 Nanofiller-Induced Block Copolymer Crystallization -- 11.4.2.2 Random Copolymer Nanocomposite Crystallization -- 11.4.3 Crystallization of Polymers Grafted on Nanofillers -- 11.5 Effect of Grafting Density -- 11.6 Effect of Chain Length -- 11.7 Effect of Interfacial Interactions -- 11.8 Stereocomplex Crystallization of Polymer Blends -- 11.8.1 Simulation Details -- 11.8.2 Effects of Different Methods -- 11.8.2.1 Effect of Chain Length -- 11.8.2.2 Effect of Stretching -- 11.8.2.3 Effect of Nanofillers -- 11.8.2.4 Effect of Chain Topology -- 11.8.2.5 Effect of Chain Structure -- 11.9 Flow-Induced Polymer Crystallization -- 11.9.1 Flow-Induced Polymer Nucleation -- 11.9.2 Stretch-Induced Crystalline Structure Changes -- 11.10 Summary -- References -- Chapter 12 Application, Recycling, Environmental and Safety Issues, and Future Prospects of Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Crystalline Polymers and Composites -- 12.2.1 Crystalline Polymers.

12.2.2 Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.2.2.1 Crystalline Polymer Composites with Organic Reinforcements -- 12.2.2.2 Crystalline Polymer Composites with Inorganic Reinforcements -- 12.2.2.3 Crystalline Polymer Composites with Natural Reinforcements -- 12.3 Applications of Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.3.1 Automotive Applications of Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.3.2 Biomedical Applications of Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.3.3 Defense and Aerospace Applications of Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.3.4 Other Applications of Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.4 Recycling, Environmental, and Safety Issues of Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.4.1 Recycling of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.4.2 Recycling of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.4.3 Recycling of Carbon Nanotubes-Reinforced Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.4.4 Recycling of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.4.5 Environmental Impact and Safety Issues of Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.5 Future Prospects of Crystalline Polymer Composites -- 12.6 Conclusions -- References -- Index -- EULA.