The book focusses on the recent technical research accomplishments in
the area of polyethylene-based blends, composites and nanocomposites by
looking at the various aspects of processing, morphology, properties and
applications. In particular, the book details the important developments
in areas such as the structure-properties relationship of polyethylene;
modification of polyethylene with radiation and ion implantation
processes; stabilization of irradiated polyethylene by the introduction
of antioxidants; reinforcement of polyethylene through carbon-based
materials as additives; characterization of carbon-based polyethylenes
composites, polyethylene-based blends with thermoplastic and thermoset;
characterization of polyethylene-based thermoplastic and thermoset
blends; polyethylene-based blends with natural rubber and synthetic
rubber; characterization of polyethylene-based natural rubber and
synthetic rubber blends; characterization of polyethylene-based
composites.