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Handbook of Polymers

  • 4th Edition - March 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Author: George Wypych
  • Language: English

Handbook of Polymers, Fourth Edition covers all primary polymeric materials used across the plastics industry, as well as specialty polymers in electronics, pharmaceuticals, medica… Read more

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Description

Handbook of Polymers, Fourth Edition covers all primary polymeric materials used across the plastics industry, as well as specialty polymers in electronics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, aerospace, and biopolymers. This edition consolidates the most current data available from 2011–2027, sourced from scientific literature, patents, conference papers, and manufacturer information. The book includes data on all polymeric materials used by the plastics industry and branches of the chemical industry, as well as specialty polymers in the electronics, pharmaceutical, medical and space fields. The entire scope of the data is divided into sections to make data comparison and search easy, including synthesis, physical, mechanical, and rheological properties, chemical resistance, toxicity, environmental impact, and more.

Key features

  • Provides key data on all primary polymeric materials used in a wide range of industries and applications
  • Presents easy-to-access data divided into sections, making comparisons and search simple and intuitive
  • Includes data on general properties, history, synthesis, structure, physical properties, mechanical properties, chemical resistance, flammability, weather stability, toxicity, and more

Readership

Academic researchers, R&D, production chemists and engineers, industrial hygienists, environmental engineers, civil engineers

Table of contents

1. General Information on Polymers

2. History and Synthesis of Polymers

3. Structure and Morphology of Polymers

4. Commercial Polymers

5. Physical and Mechanical Properties of Polymers

6. Chemical Resistance and Flammability of Polymers

7. Weather Stability and Biodegradation of Polymers

8. Toxicity and Environmental Impact of Polymers

9. Processing and Blends of Polymers

10. Analytical Techniques for Polymers

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the author

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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.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Chemical Engineering, Independent Researcher, Ontario, Canada