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Completely updated and enlarged to reflect the advances that have taken place since the publication of the Second Edition, this Third Edition offers concise examinations of the chemical nature, characteristics properties, and uses of traditional industrial polymers, such as acrylics, polyolefins, vinyl polymers, polyesters, epoxies, and silicones, among others, and provides up-to-the-minute coverage of specialty polymers designed to satisfy specific needs.
Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Plastics Technology Handbook, Third Edition furnishes new sections on the amorphous state of polymers, degradation by radiation, antimicrobials, and biodegradable polymers....expanded coverage of fibrous reinforcements, reaction injection molding, foamed plastics, electrostatic spraying, adhesive bonding, and the decoration of plastics...a new discussion on the mechanical and rheological behavior or polymers...novel developments in industrial polymers...a new chapter that critically analyzes various methods of polymer recycling...new material on the latest applications of polymers...and more.
