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    • Comprehensive Polymer Science

      • 2nd Edition
      • Ray Suprakas Sinha
      • English
      Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference, Second Edition, Eight Volume Set, is an authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the role of polymers in modern science and technology. Like the first edition, it gives a broad, in-depth, and fundamental understanding of polymer synthesis, polymerization processes, properties, characterization methods, and techniques to develop polymer nanostructures and soft objects. Articles also discuss the myriad applications of polymeric materials. In this fully revised and updated edition, a far more thorough focus is trained on issues surrounding sustainability, energy, and biomedical fields.A complete overview of the flourishing role of polymers in modern science and technology, this new edition retains the critically acclaimed approach of the previous edition while introducing readers to the latest developments in the field.

    • Permeability Properties of Plastics and Elastomers

      • 5th Edition
      • Laurence W. McKeen
      • English
      Permeability properties are essential data for the selection of materials and design of products across a broad range of market sectors from food packaging to automotive applications to medical devices. In its fourth edition, Permeability Properties of Plastics and Elastomers is a comprehensive resource that brings together a wealth of permeability data in a form that enables quick like-for-like comparisons between materials. Authored by industry insider Larry McKeen, the book is structured with four introductory chapters followed by detailed chapters organized by plastic type. Each chapter includes a manufacturer and trade name list, applications and uses list, as well as tabular and graphical data. It features explanatory text aimed at making the content accessible and the data is supported by a full explanation of its interpretation. This book is a valuable resource for professionals in the field looking to stay up-to-date on the latest permeability information and its application in various industries.

    • Conducting Polymers and their Functionalization

      Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Sapana Jadoun
      • English
      Conducting Polymers and their Functionalization: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications presents an in-depth exploration of conductive polymers, guiding readers through their synthesis, characterization, and functionalization. The book systematically introduces the main types of conducting polymers, focusing on their electrical properties and the mechanisms responsible for conductivity. It then examines a variety of functionalization methods—such as chemical modification, doping, hybridization, and copolymerization—alo... post-polymerization techniques. Through detailed discussions of chemical synthesis approaches and their resultant properties, the text highlights both the advantages and limitations of each method, offering a valuable foundation for understanding this evolving field.Beyond synthesis and characterization, the book dedicates significant attention to the real-world applications of functionalized conducting polymers, spanning water treatment, bioelectronics, environmental sensing, imaging, and optoelectronics. It includes illustrative case studies that demonstrate practical uses across different sectors.

    • Ultrathin Polymer Films

      Confinement Effects and Structural Properties
      • 1st Edition
      • Sabu Thomas + 1 more
      • English
      Ultrathin Polymer Films: Confinement Effects and Structural Properties brings together cutting-edge research into polymeric ultrathin films below 100nm, covering preparation, characterization, measurement of structural properties, and applications.The book begins by introducing polymer confinement and anomalous behavior, and then describes the latest techniques for the preparation and characterization of ultrathin film. Subsequent chapters provide detailed, methodical coverage of the various steps and key factors in the process, especially relating to properties, including glass transition behavior, density variation, dewetting and stability, effect of supercritical carbon dioxide, relaxation of the swollen polymer, and the structure and swelling of block copolymer thin films. Throughout the book, the authors address the existing discrepancies and challenges relating to the effect of confinement on structural properties and their measurement, and aim to guide the reader towards novel applications.This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science, and chemical engineering, as well as for engineers, scientists, and R&D professionals with an interest polymer-based ultrathin films for industrial applications.

    • Databook of Nucleating Agents

      • 3rd Edition
      • Anna Wypych + 1 more
      • English
      Databook of Nucleating Agents, Third Edition gives engineers and materials scientists the information they need to increase the production rate, modify structure and morphology, and reduce the haze of polymeric products through proper selection of nucleating and clarifying agents. Chemical origin and related properties of nucleating agents are analyzed in general terms to highlight the differences in their properties, including the essential theoretical knowledge required for correct selection and use of nucleating and clarifying agents. This includes methods of chemical modification of nucleating agents and their deposition on suitable substrates, methods and results of dispersion of nucleating agents, influence of their concentration and cooling rate on final result and rate of crystallization, nucleation efficiency of different products and the reasons behind it, and generally accepted mechanisms of nucleation. The book also covers application aspects in different formulations. Patent literature and research papers are extensively reviewed for different applications, and polymer processing methods which require the use of nucleating agents are discussed, with an emphasis on the intricacies of using nucleating agents in different polymers and products. Production of many nucleating agents included in the previous editions has been discontinued, and those agents have been replaced by recently developed ones. Existing additives have been modified and repurposed, and this new edition also contains revised data on currently available generic and commercial nucleating agents.

    • Handbook of Nucleating Agents

      • 3rd Edition
      • George Wypych
      • English
      Handbook of Nucleating Agents, Third Edition provides information on how to increase the production rate, modify structure and morphology, improve mechanical performance, and reduce the haze of polymeric products with proper selection of nucleating agents (and/or the so-called clarifying agents). It also analyzes important publications found in open and patent literature, with special attention given to the findings of the last five years which brought many new important developments. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each of which concentrates on the essential performance of nucleating agents. Chemical origin and related properties of nucleating agents are analyzed in general terms to highlight the differences in their properties. The specific agents are discussed in Databook of Nucleating Agents, which is published as a separate book to help in the selection of products available in the commercial markets and analyze the properties of different products. Information in Databook and Handbook is totally different without any repetition. The next six chapters of the Handbook discuss the most essential theoretical knowledge required for the proper selection and use of nucleating and clarifying agents. These include polymer crystallization with and without nucleating agents, parameters of crystallization, essential influences on the nucleation processes, measures of nucleation efficiency, mechanisms of nucleation, and effective methods of dispersion of nucleating agents. The following three chapters concentrate on the application aspects in different formulations. Here, extensive use is being made of patent literature and research papers available for different applications. Discussed are nineteen polymer processing methods that require the use of nucleating agents, forty different polymers that are known to use nucleating agents, and sixteen groups of commercial products in which nucleating agents found applications. This shows that the modern use of nucleating agents is widespread in industry. The last three chapters discuss the effects of nucleating agents on the physical and mechanical properties of materials, the essential analytical techniques used to analyze systems containing nucleating agents, and health and safety in the use of nucleating agents.

    • Handbook of Polymers for Electronics

      • 2nd Edition
      • George Wypych
      • English
      Polymers used in electronics and electrical engineering are essential to the development of high-tech products, with applications in space, aviation, health, automotive, communication, energy harvesting and storage, light-emitting and sensing, flexible electronics, robotic systems, analytical sensors, consumer products, and more. Conductivity is the first feature that comes to mind with these polymers, but they are currently much more complex, having shape-memory, piezoelectric, ferroelectric, and many other properties. Typical features of mainstream polymers, such as mechanical performance, optical behavior, and environmental stability, are required by polymers used in electronics, but frequently they must be enhanced to perform in these demanding applications. In many applications, the properties of typical polymers (usually included in popular handbooks) are not sufficient, creating the need to develop special grades or simply use completely new chemistry for their synthesis. Similarly, the typical set of properties included in the description of the mainstream polymer is not sufficient for polymer selection for these applications as they require different data, data that is meticulously detailed in the Handbook of Polymers for Electronics. The book provides readers with the most up-to-date information from the existing literature, manufacturing data, and patent filings. Presenting data for all polymers based on a consistent pattern of arrangement, the book provides details organized into the following sections: General; history; synthesis; structure; commercial polymers; physical properties; electrical properties; mechanical properties; chemical resistance; flammability; weather stability; thermal stability; biodegradation; toxicity; environmental impact; processing; blends; analysis. The contents, scope, treatment and novelty of the data makes this book an essential resource for anyone working with polymeric materials used in modern electronic applications.

    • Databook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives

      • 3rd Edition
      • Anna Wypych
      • English
      The Databook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives, Third Edition contains detailed information on over 300 important additives for polymers, additives that are used to minimize adhesion, aid separation, and enhance processing and end-applications for polymers. The variety of additives available makes this databook an invaluable source of information for industry, research, and academia. This 3rd edition has been updated to include modified properties of additives, new additives, the removal of outdated additives, and two new sections in chapters 3 and 5. Each additive is presented with data in the following categories: General Information; Physical Properties; Health and Safety; Ecological Properties; and Use and Performance. Data fields covered include state, odor, color, autoignition temperature, probability of biodegradation and much more. Recommendations are given for specific products, processing methods, and mold materials, and an assessment is given for each additive’s features and benefits, enabling practitioners to select the correct additive for each situation.

    • Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives

      • 5th Edition
      • George Wypych
      • English
      Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives, Fifth Edition, is the only comprehensive reference available on the subject of antiblocking, release, and slip additives, which are of high industrial importance. These additives are used to alter the properties and performances of polymers, minimizing adhesion, aiding separation, and improving the efficiency and cost of processing methods. These characteristics make additives an important topic across the spectrum of industry sectors that employ plastics and polymers. Fully updated to include the latest research and additives, the book considers all essential aspects of chemistry, physical properties, influence on properties of final products, formulations, methods of incorporation, analysis, and effects on health and environment. It also provides a complete analysis of existing literature and patents. Processing is discussed in detail, including coverage of types and concentrations, the effect of the additives on the process and product properties, advantages and disadvantages, and examples of formulations. This combination of data and performance analysis makes the book a vital source of information for industry research and development as well as academia.

    • Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization

      • 4th Edition
      • George Wypych
      • English
      Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization, Fourth Edition, has been completely updated with the most recent literature and patents, discussing different aspects of UV-related phenomena that occur when polymeric materials are exposed to UV radiation. It reviews existing literature, looking at how plants, animals, and humans protect themselves against UV radiation. This review permits the evaluation of mechanisms of protection against UV used by living things and potential application of these mechanisms in the protection of natural and synthetic polymeric materials. Other chapters look at more specific aspects of UV degradation and stabilization, such as photophysics, specific polymers and rubbers, analytical methods used in UV stabilization, health and safety, and more. This book is an excellent companion to the Databook of UV Stabilizers. Both books supplement each other without repeating the same information- one contains data, the other theory, mechanisms of action, practical effects, and implications of application.

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