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Handbook of Engineering and Specialty Thermoplastics 1

Volume I: Polyolefins and Styrenics
By Johannes Karl Fink
Copyright: 2010   |   Status: Published
ISBN: 9780470625835  |  Hardcover  |  1 lb
395 pages | 149 illustrations
Price: $202.95 USD
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This first part of the Handbook offers an encylopedic approach the polymers belonging to the classes of polyolefins and styrenics.

Audience
The Handbook of Engineering and Speciality Thermoplastics: Polyolefins and Styrenics provides a comprehensive reference for chemical engineers and provides advanced students with a textbook for use in courses on chemically biased plastics technology and polymer science.

Description
This book focuses on common types of polymers belonging to the class of polyolefins and styrenics. The text is arranged according to the chemical constitution of polymers and reviews the developments that have taken place in the last decade. A brief introduction to the polymer type is given and previous monographs and reviews dealing with the topic are listed for quick reference. The text continues with monomers, polymerization, fabrication techniques,
properties, application, as well as safety issues.

Providing a rather encyclopedic approach to polyolefins and styrenics, The Handbook of Engineering and Speciality Thermoplastics:

• Presents a listing of suppliers and commercial grades
• Reviews current patent literature, essential for the engineer developing new products
• Contains an extensive tradenames index with information that is fairly unique
• Concludes with an index of acronyms.



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Author / Editor Details
JOHANNES KARL FINK Ph.D. is Professor of Macromolecular Chemistry at Montanuniversität, Loeben, Austria. His industry and academic career spans more than 30 years in the fields of polymers, and his research interests include characterization, flame retardancy, thermodynamics and degradation of polymers, pyrolysis, and adhesives. Professor Fink has published several books on physical chemistry and polymer science including A Concise Introduction to Additives for Thermoplastic Polymers (Wiley/Scrivener-2010).

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Table of Contents
Preface.
1 METATHESIS POLYMERS.
1.1 Monomers. 1.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 1.2.1 Metathesis Reaction. 1.2.2 Catalysts. 1.2.3 Rate Controlling.14 2.4 Molecular Weight Regulating Agents.1.2.5 Polymers.1.2.6 Copolymers. 1.2.7 Thermosets. 1.2.8 Reinforced Polymer Composites. 1.2.9 Polymers with Functional Groups. 1.2.10 Poly(acetylene)s. 1.3 Properties. 1.3.1 Mechanical Properties.
1.3.2 Optical Properties.1.4 Fabrication Methods. 1.5 Fluorinated Polymers. 1.6 Special Additives. 1.7 Applications. 1.7.1 Packaging Films. 1.7.2 Wire Coating Materials. 1.7.3 Chromatographic Supports. 1.8 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. 1.9 Safety . References.
2 CYCLIC OLEFIN COPOLYMERS.
2.1 Monomers. 2.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 2.2.1 Catalysts. 2.2.2 Metallocene Catalyzed Polymerization. 2.2.3 Addition Polymerization. 2.2.4 Thermosetting Resins. 2.2.5 Analysis. 2.2.6 Solvent Bonding. 2.3 Properties. 2.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 2.3.2 Thermal Properties. 2.3.3 Optical Properties. 2.3.4 Barrier Properties. 2.3.5 Chemical Resistance. 2.4 Applications. 2.4.1 Films. 2.4.2 Optical Applications. 2.4.3 Medical Applications. 2.4.4 Packaging Areas. 2.4.5 Absorption of Organic Contaminants. 2.4.6 Adhesives in Semiconductor Technology. 2.5 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. 2.6 Safety. 2.7 Environmental Impact and Recycling.
References.
3 ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLY(ETHYLENE).
3.1 Monomers. 3.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 3.2.1 Ziegler-Natta Catalysts. 3.2.2 Mixed Catalysts. 3.2.3 Single-Site Catalysts. 3.2.4 Fractionation. 3.2.5 Crosslinking. 3.2.6 Fabrication. 3.2.7 Porous Parts. 3.3 Properties. 3.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 3.3.2 Electrical Properties.
3.3.3 Optical Properties. 3.3.4 Other Properties. 3.4 Special Additives. 3.5 Applications.
3.5.1 Prosthetic Joints. 3.5.2 Microporous Membranes. 3.5.3 Binders for Filter Materials. 3.5.4 Fibers. 3.6 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. 3.7 Safety. References.
4 POLY(METHYL)PENTENE.
4.1 Monomers. 4.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 4.2.1 Ziegler-Natta Polymerization. 4.2.2 Metallocene Catalyzed Polymerization. 4.2.3 Living Polymerization. 4.2.4 Modification. 4.2.5 Flash Spinning. 4.3 Properties. 4.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 4.3.2 Thermal Properties. 4.3.3 Electrical Properties. 4.3.4 Optical Properties. 4.3.5 Other Properties. 4.4 Applications. . 4.4.1 Membranes. 4.4.2 Heat Sealable Compositions. 4.4.3 Laminates for Packaging Films. 4.4.4 Overwrap Films. 4.4.5 Image Forming Solution. 4.4.6 Xerographic Devices. 4.4.7 Acoustic Devices. 4.4.8 Miscellaneous. 4.5 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. References.
5 IONOMERS.
5.1 Monomers. 5.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 5.2.1 Processing. 5.2.2 High Acid Types. 5.2.3 Mechanisms of Crosslinking. 5.3 Properties. 5.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 5.3.2 Thermal Properties. 5.3.3 Electrical Properties. 5.4 Special Additives. 5.4.1 Antistatic Agents. 5.5 Applications. 5.5.1 Fuel Cell Anodes. 5.5.2 Solar Control Laminates. 5.5.3 Heat Seal Modifiers. 5.6 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. References.
6 POLY(ISOBUTYLENE).
6.1 Monomers. 6.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 6.2.1 Catalyst Systems. 6.2.2 Polymerization Techniques. 6.2.3 Poly(isobutylene) Grades. 6.2.4 Star Shaped Polymers. 6.2.5 Grignard Synthesis. 6.2.6 End Group Functionalization. 6.2.7 Blends and Composites. 6.2.8 Halogenation Processes. 6.3 Properties. 6.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 6.3.2 Thermal Properties. 6.3.3 Electrical Properties. 6.3.4 Optical Properties. 6.3.5 Gas Permeation. 6.3.6 Chemical and Physical Resistance. 6.4 Special Additives. 6.5 Applications. 6.5.1 Drag Reduction Additives. 6.5.2 Oil and Fuel Additives. 6.5.3 Polymeric Antioxidants. 6.5.4 Emulsifiers. 6.5.5 Chewing Gums. 6.5.6 Medical Applications. 6.5.7 Pressure Sensitive Adhesives. 6.6 Suppliers and Commercial Grades.6.7 Environmental Impact and Recycling. References.
7 ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE Copolymers.
7.1 Monomers.7.1.1 Vinyl Acetate. 7.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 7.2.1 Radical Solution Polymerization. 7.2.2 Aqueous Emulsions. 7.2.3 Saponification. 7.2.4 Foaming. 7.3 Properties. 7.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 7.3.2 Optical Properties. 7.4.1 Blends. 7.4.2 Heat Seal Applications.
7.4.3 Sealing. 7.4.4 Waxes. 7.4.5 Hot Melt Adhesives. 7.4.6 Cold Flow Improvers. 7.4.7 Drug Delivery. 7.5 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. References.
8 ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE POLYMERS.
8.1 Monomers. 8.1.1 Rubbers. 8.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 8.2.1 Mass Polymerization. 8.2.2 Emulsion Polymerization. 8.2.3 Low Gloss Types. 8.2.4 Blends. 8.3 Properties. 8.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 8.3.2 Thermal Properties. 8.3.3 Electrical Properties. 8.3.4 Optical Properties. 8.3.5 Surface Properties. 8.4 Special Additives. 8.4.1 Heat Stabilizers. 8.4.2 Flame Retardants. 8.4.3 Combined UV Stabilizer and Flame Retardant 8.4.4 Fillers. 8.5 Applications. 8.5.1 Foam Stops. 8.5.2 Electroconductive Resins. 8.5.3 Tunable Magneto Rheological Compositions. 8.5.4 Cement Additive. 8.5.5 Membrane Materials. 8.5.6 Electroless Plating. 8.5.7 Encapsulation Shells for Phase Change Materials. 8.5.8 Hydrogen Storage. 8.5.9 Carbon Materials. 8.6 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. 8.7 Safety. 8.8 Environmental Impact and Recycling. 8.8.1 Material Recycling. 8.8.2 Pyrolysis. References.
9 HIGH IMPACT POLY(STRYENE).
9.1 Monomers. 9.1.1 Impact Modifiers. 9.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 9.2.1 Continuous Radical Polymerization. 9.2.2 Rubbers. 9.2.3 Nanocomposites. 9.3 Properties. 9.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 9.3.2 Thermal Properties. 9.3.3 Particle Size. 9.4 Special Additives. 9.4.1 Flame Retardants. 9.5 Applications. 9.5.1 Foodservice Applications. 9.5.2 Refrigerator Cabinets. 9.5.3 Antistatic Compositions. 9.6 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. 9.7 Safety. 9.7.1 Emissions from Processing. 9.7.2 Emissions from Recycled Products. 9.7.3 Accumulation in Food from Packaging. 9.8 Environmental Impact and Recycling. 9.8.1 Material Recycling. 9.8.2 Feedstock Recycling. References.
10 STYRENE/ACRYLONITRILE POLYMERS.
10.1 Monomers. 10.2 Polymerization and Fabrication.10.2.1 Emulsion Polymerization. 10.2.2 Intermediate Polymerization. 10.2.3 Solution and Bulk Polymerization. 10.2.4 Expandable Microspheres. 10.2.5 Modification. 10.2.6 Interfering Reactions. 10.3 Properties. 10.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 10.3.2 Thermal Properties. 10.3.3 Electrical Properties. 10.3.4 Optical Properties. 10.3.5 Chemical Resistance.10.4 Special Additives.10.5 Applications. 10.5.1 Blends. 10.5.2 Expandable Resins. 10.5.3 Low Gloss Additives. 10.5.4 Laser-inscribed Moldings. 10.6 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. 10.7 Environmental Impact and Recycling. References.
11 METHYL METACRYLATE/BUTADIENE/STYRENE POLYMERS.
11.1 Monomers.11.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 11.2.1 Basic Method for Preparation.
11.2.2 Varied Methods. 11.3 Properties. 11.3.1 Thermal Properties. 11.3.2 Optical Properties. 11.4 Special Additives. 11.5 Applications.11.5.1 Medical Applications. 11.5.2 Impact Modifiers. 11.5.3 Thermoforming Applications. 11.5.4 Aqueous Additive Systems. 11.5.5 Prepregs. 11.5.6 Powder Coatings. 11.6 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. References.
12 ACRYLONTRILE/STYRENE/ACRYLATE POLYMERS.
12.1 Monomers. 12.2 Polymerization and Fabrication. 12.2.1 Two Stage Preparation for Structured Latexes. 12.2.2 Three Stage Preparation. 12.2.3 Blends. 12.3 Properties.
12.3.1 Mechanical Properties. 12.3.2 Optical Properties. 12.3.3 Chemical Properties. 12.4 Special Additives. 12.4.1 Weatherability Improvers. 12.4.2 Gloss Reducers. 12.4.3 Heat Distortion Improving Agents. 12.5 Applications. 12.5.1 Multilayer Laminates. 12.5.2 Roofing Material. 12.5.3 Antimicrobial Acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate. 12.6 Suppliers and Commercial Grades. References.
INDEX.

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BISAC SUBJECT HEADINGS
TEC 055000: Technology & Engineering/Textile & Polymers
TEC009010: Technology & Engineering/Chemical & Biochemical
SCI013040: Science.Chemistry/Organic
 
BIC CODES
TDCP: Plastics and Polymer Technology
TDCB: Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering

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