IPNs Around the World. II: Recent Advances L. H. Sperling, Materials Research Center, Lehigh University Introduction Recent Papers, Presentations and Patents Future Directions of IPN Research References
Thermoplastic Interpenetrating Polymer Networks S. A. M. Ali and D. J. Hourston, The Polymer Centre, Lancaster University, UK Introduction Morphological Characteristics Thermoplastic IPN Materials References
The Effect of Crosslink Density on Phase Separation in Interpenetrating Polymer Networks Barry J. Bauer and Robert M. Briber, Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, Polymers Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Introduction Theoretical Experimental PVME/PSD Semi-II IPNs PSH/PSD Semi-II IPNs PSH/PSD Grafted IPNs Conclusions References
Latex Interpenetrating Polymer Networks Based on Natural Rubber Latex D. J. Hourston and J. Romaine (for affiliations see 2 above) Introduction Experimental Results and Discussion References
The Synthesis and Characterization of Three-Component IPNs Jingyuan Wang, Yuwei Li and Xinyi Tang, Dept. of Chemistry, Jilin University (PRC) Introduction Experimental Results and Discussion Part 1: Three-Component SINs Part 2: Three-Component SIPNs Conclusions References
Heat Resistant Semi-IPNs Thierry Pascal, UMR 102 CNRS-IFP; and Bernard Sillion, CEMOTA (France) Introduction Thermoplastic-Modified Thermostable Epoxy Resins Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Network from Thermoplastic and Dicyanate Resins Bismaleimide-Based Semi IPNs Nadimide-Terminated Resin-Based Semi-IPNs Conclusions References
Gradient Interpenetrating Polymer Networks Y. S. Lipatov and L. V. Karabanova, Institute for Macromolecular Chemistry, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences Introduction Preparation of Gradient IPNs and Estimation of Component Distribution Character Preparation of Optical Gradient Elements, Gradans, Based on Gradient IPNs Thermal Transitions, Thermodynamic and Physiochemical Characteristics of Gradient IPNs Practical Applications of Gradient IPN-Based Materials References
IPNs Synthesized at Low Temperature and Their Application as Membranes Doo Sung Lee, Dept. of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sung Kyun University; Sung Chul Kim, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Rep. of Korea) Introduction Experimental Conclusion References
Means to Widen the Temperature Range of High Damping Behavior by IPN Formation Shuren Yao, Naval Academy of Engineering (PRC) Introduction Polymer Compatibility Mechanical Blends of Polymers Semi-IPNs Designed for Damping Simultaneous IPNs (SINs) with Wide Temperature Range of Damping Behavior Latex IPNs Latex IPNs with Ionic Bonding Introduced A,B-Crosslinked Polymers (ABCPS) with Superior Damping Properties Polyurethanes Specially Designed for Damping NMR Techniques Developed for the Characterization of Phase Structure and Polymer Compatibility Concluding Remarks References
Fiber Reinforced Interpenetrating Polymer Networks of Polyurethane and Unsaturated Polyester K. H. Hsieh et al., Chemical Engineering Dept., National Taiwan University; C. C. M. Ma, Chemical Engineering Dept., National Tsung University (Taiwan) Introduction Experimenta Results and Discussion Conclusions References
Progress in in situ Sequential Polydimeth- ylsiloxane/Poly(methylmethacrylate) Interpenetrating Polymer Networks X. W. He et al., Institut Charles Sadron, E.A.H.P.; J. E. Herz, Institut Charles Sadron, C.R.M. (France) Introduction Experimental Results and Discussion Conclusions References"