Handbook of Fluoropolymer Science and Technology

Handbook of Fluoropolymer Science and Technology A comprehensive handbook on fluoropolymer synthesis, characterization, and processing Fluoropolymers, one of the more durable classes of polymer materials, are known to enable novel technologies as a result of their remarkable properties. As key components in industry applications, fluoropolymers have established commercial interest and scientists have discovered more efficient approaches of handling them. This book reviews up-to-date fluoropolymer platforms as well as recently discovered methods for the preparation of fluorinated materials. It focuses on synthesis, characterization, and processing aspects, providing guidelines for practicing scientists and engineers. In addition, the book covers: Concepts and studies from leading international laboratories, including academia, government, and industrial institutions Emerging technologies and applications in energy, optics, space exploration, fuel cells, microelectronics, gas separation membranes, biomedical instrumentation, and more Current environmental concerns associated with fluoropolymers, relevant regulations, and growth opportunities Overall, the chapters provide coverage of chemical methods and help the reader further understand how fluoropolymer research provides solutions for material challenges. The concepts in this book also inspire professionals to identify new markets and funding sources for fluoropolymer research and development.

Table of Contents:
Foreword ix Patrick E. Cassidy In Memoriam xi Preface xiii Contributors xv About the Editors xxi 1 Fluorinated Polyphosphazenes 1 Harry R. Allcock 2 Mn2 (CO)10-Visible Light Photomediated, Controlled Radical Polymerization of Main Chain Fluorinated Monomers and Synthesis of Block Copolymers Thereof 21 Alexandru D. Asandei, Olumide I. Adebolu, and Christopher P. Simpson 3 Interfacial Response of Semifluorinated Multi-block Copolymers 43 Anupriya Agrawal, Dipak Aryal, Dvora Perahia, and Gary S. Grest 4 Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites 57 Hideo Sawada 5 Thermal Degradation and Pyrolysis of Polytetrafluoroethylene 81 Gerard Puts, Philip Crouse, and Bruno Ameduri 6 Molecular Simulation of Fluoropolymers 105 Armand Soldera, Francois Porzio, and Nasim Anousheh 7 Vapor Deposition of Fluoropolymer Surfaces 131 Jose Yague and Karen K. Gleason 8 Functionalized and Functionalizable Fluoropolymer Membranes 149 Tao Cai, Koon-Gee Neoh, and En-Tang Kang 9 Poly[Methyl(3,3,3-Trifluoropropyl)Siloxane] 183 Michael J. Owen 10 Functional Fluorous Copolyoxetane Polymer Surface Modifiers 201 Kenneth J. Wynne, Pinar Kurt, Umit Makal, Tomoko Fujiwara, Kennard Brunson, Asima Chakravorty, Lynn Wood, and Dennis E. Ohman 11 Self-Organizing Semifluorinated Methacrylate Copolymers 235 Doris Pospiech and Dieter Jehnichen 12 Synthesis of Fluoropolymers Using Borane-Mediated Control Radical Polymerization for Energy Storage Applications 291 T.C. Mike Chung 13 Fluoropolymers in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide: Phase Behavior, Self-Assembly, and Stabilization of Water/CO2 Emulsions 315 Etienne Girard, Jean-Daniel Marty, and Mathias Destarac 14 Semifluorinated Polymers from Trifluorovinyl Aromatic Ether Monomers 343 Jianyong Jin, Scott T. Iacono, and Dennis W. Smith Jr. 15 Combustion Characterization of Energetic Fluoropolymer Composites 363 Oliver Mulamba and Michelle Pantoya 16 Amorphous Perfluoropolymers 377 Yoshiyuki Okamoto, Frantisek Mikes, Kotaro Koike, and Yasuhiro Koike 17 Fluoropolymers for Sustainable Energy 393 Vincenzo Arcella, Luca Merlo, Riccardo Pieri, Paolo Toniolo, Francesco Triulzi, and Marco Apostolo 18 Evolution of Academic Barricades for the Use of Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) in the Preparation of Fluoropolymers 413 Daniel A. Hercules, Darryl D. DesMarteau, Richard E. Fernandez, James L. Clark Jr., and Joseph S. Thrasher 19 Fluoropolymer Surfaces/Interfaces 433 Yuji Higaki, Ryohei Ishige, and Atsushi Takahara 20 Fluoropolymer Dielectrics 451 Mustapha Raihane and Bruno Ameduri 21 Fluoropolymers—Environmental Aspects 495 Klaus Hintzer and Werner Schwertfeger 22 Fluorinated Ionomers and Ionomer Membranes Containing the bis[(perfluoroalkyl) sulfonyl]imide Protogenic Group 521 Iqbal Sharif, Stephen Creager, and Darryl D. DesMarteau 23 Fluorinated Silsesquioxanes 545 Sean Ramirez and Joseph Mabry 24 Multidimensional NMR of Fluoropolymers 565 Xiaohong Li, Jessi Baughman, Chun Gao, Linlin Li, Peter L. Rinaldi, Eric B. Twum, Elizabeth F. McCord, and Faith J. Wyzgoski 25 Melt Processible Perfluoroplastics for Demanding Applications 599 Paul Brothers, Gregory Chapman, Kimberly Farnsworth, and Richard Morgan Index 623

About the Author :
DENNIS W. SMITH JR. is a Professor of Chemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas, Texas. Previously, he was at The Dow Chemical Company Central Research Laboratory and worked in synthesis and characterization. His research interests include synthesis, mechanism, structure/property relationships, and applications of polymer materials and composites. SCOTT T. IACONO is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and concurrently serves as the Chemistry Research Center Director at US Air Force Academy. His research focuses on organofluorine methodologies for monomer development for fluorosiloxane polymers, metalized fluoropolymer composites, and fulvene-based conjugated polymers for light emissive applications. SURESH S. IYER is a Technical Manager at the 3M Safety & Graphics business lab, 3M India Ltd. His research interests include high performance polymers, functional coatings and low surface energy materials.