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Encyclopedia of Polymer Degradation
- 1st Edition - January 23, 2025
- Author: George Wypych
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 7 7 4 6 7 - 0 4 8 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 7 7 4 6 7 - 0 4 9 - 1
Encyclopedia of Polymer Degradation compiles research results for the most important and commonly-used polymers, identifying their unitary degradative chemical reactions, includ… Read more
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Request a sales quoteEncyclopedia of Polymer Degradation compiles research results for the most important and commonly-used polymers, identifying their unitary degradative chemical reactions, including the fate of products resulting from primary degradation which can influence further degradation mechanisms and rates. The book proposes potential mechanisms of reactions and chemical descriptions of the sequence for events for each degradation mode. It takes a knowledge-based approach with the aim of facilitating more effective prevention of waste and environmental pollution caused by material failures, and also discusses the limitations of typical weathering studies, challenges in lab-based weathering studies, and the importance of understanding various degradation mechanisms.
- Outlines the limitations of typical weathering studies, considering how they take place in natural outdoor environments where conditions aren’t controlled, and discussing how these limitations can be effectively dealt with
- Covers challenges in laboratory weathering studies and how these can be overcome
- Emphasizes the importance of understanding degradation mechanisms, enabling the selection of the most resistant materials for specific applications and the development of effective stabilization strategies to protect materials against degradation
Researchers in materials/polymer science and various engineering fields. Practicing materials/polymer scientists and professional engineers
1. Outdoor Stability of Polymeric Materials (Life Expectance)
2. Polymer Degradation Testing According to Standards: Methods of Exposure
3. Polymer Degradation Testing According to Standards: Stability Measures
4. Typical Examples of Real-Life Polymeric Material Damage
5. Examples of a Combination of Degradants for Polymeric Materials
6. Available Data for Polymer Degradation
7. General Testing Requirements for Polymer Degradation
2. Polymer Degradation Testing According to Standards: Methods of Exposure
3. Polymer Degradation Testing According to Standards: Stability Measures
4. Typical Examples of Real-Life Polymeric Material Damage
5. Examples of a Combination of Degradants for Polymeric Materials
6. Available Data for Polymer Degradation
7. General Testing Requirements for Polymer Degradation
- No. of pages: 350
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 23, 2025
- Imprint: ChemTec Publishing
- Hardback ISBN: 9781774670484
- eBook ISBN: 9781774670491
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George Wypych
George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.
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ChemTec Publishing, Ontario, CanadaRead Encyclopedia of Polymer Degradation on ScienceDirect