Books in the Plastics Engineering series

Presents the basic history, molecular structure and intrinsic properties, practical applications and future developments of polyethylene production and marketing - including recycling systems and metallocene technology. This title describes commercial processing techniques used to convert raw polyethylene to finished products.

This book reflects understanding of property enhancement through development of molecular structure. It focuses on liquid crystalline and semicrystalline polymers that provide a state of the art knowledge of the molecular organizations.

Introduces the basic theories and experimental methods of anionic polymerization as well as the synthesis, analysis and characteristics of anionic polymerized products. This work details the creation of linear and branched polymers, random and block copolymers, graft and macromonomers, and many other substances.

Covers a range of topics associated with polyimides, including structure, polymer fundamentals, and product areas. This title addresses both basic and applied aspects of the subject. It details the synthesis of polyimides, polyamideimides, and flourinated polyimides, explains the molecular design of photosensitive polyimides, and more.

Focuses on the factors critical to successful injection moulding, including knowledge of plastic materials and how they melt, the importance of mould design, the role of the screw, and the correct use of the controls of an injection moulding machine. This book enables operating personnel to understand the basics of injection moulding.

Offers comprehensive coverage of the basic theories and hands-on techniques of polymer toughening, demonstrating the similarities in methods of measurement and toughness enhancement found in various classes of polymeric materials, including foams, films, adhesives and moulding grade polymers.

Distinguishing among blends, alloys and other types of combinations, this work presents compounding techniques for polymers. It offers analyses on the questions that surround miscibility, compatibility, dynamic processing, interaction/phase behaviour, and computer simulations for predicting behaviours of polymer mixture and interaction.

Outlining proven methods from planning and manufacture to product testing, this work reports on the effective means of producing plastics by the extrusion blow molding process. It supplies data on materials, performance standards and testing methodologies developed in industry with proven reliability and cost effectiveness.

Offers background information, methods of characterization, and applications for electrical and optical polymers, including biopolymers, and tutorial sections that explain how to use the techniques.

Presents rheological data on a number of polymers, making use of the master curve approach to determine unified curves for each generic type of polymer. This text offers a procedure for developing a speadsheet computer program to obtain accurate thermoplastic rheograms at any temperature without using sophisticated rheometres.

This book begins with a discussion of different types of molds and dies, including compression molding, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, reaction injection molding, extrusion, and pultrusion. It then covers spinning, casting, reinforcing, foaming, compounding, and coating processes as well as powder molding, adhesive bonding, and plastics welding techniques. The authors also explore the decoration of plastics, including painting operations, printing processes, hot stamping, in-mold decorating, embossing, electroplating, and vacuum metallizing. They conclude with an overview on key aspects of plastics recycling, developments in the field, and waste recycling problems.

Distinguishing among blends, alloys and other types of combinations, clarifying terminology and presenting data on new processes and materials, this work present up-to-date and effective compounding techniques for polymers.

An in-depth review of important preparative methods for the synthesis and chemical modification of polymers, this authoritative second edition examines the advantages and limitations of various polymerization applications and procedures.

Summarizes research and progress in understanding the fundamental molecular properties of polycarbonates. This book covers history, theory, modeling, and spectroscopy.

Highlights viable options for the manufacture of polypropylene composites to accommodate market requirements across various industries. This book introduces chapters on high-purity submicron talc fillers with lamellar microstructures, and the utilization of Wollastonite fibers for polypropylene reinforcement.

Combines fundamental theory, systematic experimentation, disciplined research, and logical procedures to simplify the thermoplastic selection process as well as reduce production cost and time. This title contains features such as rheology property data and recycling in resin selection.

A handbook on polyolefins. It includes material on the structure, morphology and properties of polyolefin (PO) synthesis. It focuses on synthetic advances, the use of additives, coverage of PO blends, composites and fibres, and surface treatments. It also addresses the problem of interfacial and superficial phenomena.

Offers research on the developments, technology, and applications of rubbery materials. This title presents structures, manufacturing techniques, and processing details for natural and synthetic rubbers, rubber-blends, rubber composites, and thermoplastic elastomers.

An explanation for engineers and chemists working in such industries as paper, paint, and textiles, of the operating mechanisms involved in the physics and chemistry of polymers and colloids as they apply to emulsion polymer manufacture and use. Outlines the various available materials, how they are

Covers applied polymer processing, presenting a range of technologies and furnishing the data on polymer components, properties, and processibility. This title reviews fundamental rheological concepts. It contains over 1600 bibliographic citations, some 450 equations, and over 400 tables, drawings, and photographs.

Introduces the fundamental background necessary to understand polymer devolatilization. This work elucidates the mechanisms by which the devolatilization of polymer melts progresses, and discusses various types of devolatilization equipment available. It addresses devolatilization in various geometries and types of equipment.

This book provides solutions to many vital questions on the important property differences and advantages of individual engineering thermoplastics. It is useful for executives; managers; design, materials, and sales engineers; researchers; materials and product manufacturers; and compounders.

Highlighting a broad range multiscale modeling and methods for anticipating the morphologies and the properties of interfaces and multiphase materials, this reference covers the methodology of predicting polymer properties and its potential application to a wide variety of polymer types.

This book blends discussions of resin, additive modification, and rheology with those of polymer preparation, melt processing, and forming techniques. It discusses conversion operations used to process rigid PVC and the application of these processes in manufacturing engineering products.

This book covers piping, buried pipe, duct systems, recommendations for fire safety and smoke, abrasion resistance of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), mechanism of FRP corrosion and deterioration, grounding of FRP systems, and popular fabrication methods of FRP.

This outstanding reference presents an up-to-date account of investigations during the last10 years in the area of injection and compression molding of polymers