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Service Life Prediction of Polymers and Plastics Exposed to Outdoor Weathering
- 1st Edition - October 3, 2017
- Imprint: William Andrew
- Editors: Christopher White, Kenneth M. White, James Pickett
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 9 7 7 6 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 9 7 7 7 - 0
Service Life Prediction of Polymers and Plastics Exposed to Outdoor Weathering discusses plastics and polymers and their unique applications, from sealants used in construct… Read more
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Service Life Prediction of Polymers and Plastics Exposed to Outdoor Weathering discusses plastics and polymers and their unique applications, from sealants used in construction, to polymer composites used in planes. While these materials are important enablers for advanced technologies, exposure to weather changes the very properties of plastics that make them so useful. This book reviews current research needs and provides a consensus roadmap of the scientific barriers to validated predictive models for the response of polymers and plastics to outdoor exposure.
Despite extensive efforts over the past 20-30 years, testing of polymeric materials in accelerated or natural weathering conditions and the interpretation of the weathering results still require substantial improvements. This book represents the state-of-the-art in the prediction techniques available and in development. Engineers and materials scientists working in this field will be able to use the content of this book to assess the strengths and challenges of a range of different methods and approaches.
- Enables engineers and scientists in a range of industries to more successfully predict the durability of polymers, paints and coatings when exposed to weather
- Provides the latest information to help determine the sustainability of polymeric materials
- Reviews the current state-of-the-art in this area and identifies research needs that are followed by more detailed discussions of specific polymers and applications
Scientists in industry and academia focused on predicting the in-service performance of plastics, polymers, adhesives and coatings.Design engineers, manufacturing engineers, materials engineers, and failure analysis specialists in a range of industries - including automotive, aerospace, building and construction, and electrical
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 3, 2017
- Imprint: William Andrew
- Language: English
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Christopher White
Chris White is a Research Chemist in the Polymeric Materials Group at the USA's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He has 30 years of experience in service life prediction of polymers, over 100 peer reviewed publications, numerous books, and presentations. He is the organizer for 5th, 6th, and 7th Service life Prediction gatherings of international experts.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Chemist, Polymeric Materials Group, USA's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)KW
Kenneth M. White
Kenneth M. White is Lead Research Specialist in the Weathering Research Center of the 3M Corporate Research Analytical Laboratory. He is a recognized world leader in the weathering of polymers and has contributed to some of the most influential and well cited publications and presentations in this field.
Affiliations and expertise
Lead Research Specialist, Weathering Research Center, 3M Corporate Research Analytical LaboratoryJP
James Pickett
James Pickett is now a consultant, having retired from GE Global Research after 33.5 years as a physical organic chemist. His work focuses on degradation, stabilization, testing, and lifetime prediction of plastics and coatings. He has over 60 issued US patents and has written over 50 peer reviewed papers and book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly, Consultant and Physical Organic Chemist, GE Global ResearchRead Service Life Prediction of Polymers and Plastics Exposed to Outdoor Weathering on ScienceDirect