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Figure 6.1. Two synthetic methods for preparing interpenetrating polymer networks. A, sequential IPNs, and B, simultaneous interpenetrating networks, SlNs.

The main parameter for the application of tannins as adhesives for wood-based panels is the content of reactive polyphenols and the reactivity of these components towards formaldehyde. Tannins can be used as adhesives alone (with a formaldehyde component as crosslinker) or in combination with aminoplastic or phenolic resins. These resins can react chemically with the tannin component in a polycondensation reaction, form only two interpenetrating networks, or both. The simplest adhesive mix formulation consists of the tannin solution and powdered paraformaldehyde as crosslinker [283]. The addition of paraformaldehyde can cause in the short term a relatively high level of formaldehyde emission. Glue mixes using paraformaldehyde for the production of particleboards with low formaldehyde emission are described and used industrially [284]. In the literature a large number of papers describe the combinations of tannins with synthetic resins (Table 14). 

Isobutene-isoprene rubber butyl rubber (see also GR-I, PIBI) Interpenetrating polymer network Synthetic cis-1. 4-oolyisoprene... 

It has been shown in earlier chapters that in most cases vegetable oil-based polymers exhibit inferior properties compared to analogous petroleum-based polymers. Even though the performance characteristics can be improved by blending and interpenetrating network formation with other polymers and by the formation of conventional composites with natural and/or synthetic fibres, the improvements are not sufficient to meet the requirements of many advanced applications. In addition, the base polymers lost their characteristics of light weight, and transparency (in case of... 

Chitosan films exhibit low swelling in water, but membranes with diverse hydrophilic aptitudes can be prepared through the formation of mixtures or semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated networks of chitosan with highly hydrophilic polymers like poly(vinyl alcohol), poly(vinylpyrrolidone) and gelatin [164]. PEC of chitosan with polyanions of natural origin like alginate, pectin or CMC or with synthetic ones, like poly(acrylic acid), have been investigated as matrices for controlled-release systems [165]. 

G. P. Belonovskaya, J. D. Chernova, L. A. Korotneva, L. S. Andriarova, L. S. Andriarova, B. A. Dolgoplosk, S. K. Zakharov, Yu. N. Sazanov, K. K. Kalninsh, L. M. Kaljuzhnaya, and M. F. Lebedeva, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks Based on Diisocyanates and Polar Monomers, Eur. Polym. J. 12(11), 817-823 (1976). Rubber, synthetic poly(propylene sulfide)-poly(tolylene diisocyanate) compatible interpenetrating networks. Polyisocyanate network, tensile, strength. 

Fig. 2. Two basic synthetic methods of preparing IPNs, sequentially and simultaneously, (a) Sequential IPNs (b) simultaneous interpenetrating network (SIN).

Liao, I.-C., Moutos, RT, Estes, B.T., Zhao, X., Guilak, F., 2013. Composite three-dimensional woven scaffolds with interpenetrating network hydrogels to create functional synthetic articular cartilage. Adv. Funct. Mater. 23, 5833-5839. 

Since the start of modern interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) research in the late sixties, the features of their two-phased morphologies, such as the size, shape, and dual phase continuity have been a central subject. Research in the 1970 s focused on the effect of chemical and physical properties on the morphology, as well as the development of new synthetic techniques. More recently, studies on the detailed processes of domain formation with the aid of new neutron scattering techniques and phase diagram concepts has attracted much attention. The best evidence points to the development first of domains via a nucleation and growth mechanism, followed by a modified spinodal decomposition mechanism. This paper will review recent morphological studies on IPN s and related materials. 

The hydrophilic groups on mucoadhesive polymers and the large amount of water associated with mucin present two possible adhesion mechanisms (i) hydrogen bonding and (ii) interpenetration of a swollen gel network with hydrated mucin. Many methods have been used for the assessment of bioadhesive properties, including fluorescent techniques and tensile tests. By using these methods, a number of natural and synthetic polymers have been discovered possessing mucoadhesive properties. 

Donatelli, A.A. Sperling, L.H. Thomas, D.A. Interpenetrating polymer networks based on SBR/PS. 1. Control of morphology by level of crosslinking and 2. Influence of synthetic detail and morphology on mechanical behavior. Macromolecules 1976, 9 (4), 671, 676. 

Other synthetic approaches to the kinetic problem have been taken. Variations in catalyst concentration for the formation of each component network from linear polyurethanes and acrylic copolymers have been used along with a rough measure of gelation time (5) to confirm the earlier (2-3.) results. Kim and coworkers have investigated IPNs formed from a polyurethane and poly(methyl methacrylate) (6) or polystyrene (7) by simultaneous thermal polymerization under varied pressure increasing pressure resulted in greater interpenetration and changes in phase continuity. In a polyurethane-polystyrene system in which the polyurethane was thermally polymerized followed by photopolymerization of the polystyrene at temperatures from 0 to 40 C, it was found (8.) that as the temperature decreased, the phase-... 

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