Industrial Polymers, Specialty Polymers, and Their Applications
Features
Summary
Derived from the fourth edition of the well-known Plastics Technology Handbook, Industrial Polymers, Specialty Polymers, and Their Applications covers a wide range of general and special types of polymers, along with a wealth of information about their applications.
The book first focuses on commonly used industrial polymers, including polypropylenes, low- and high-density polyethylenes, and poly(vinyl chloride), as well as less widely used polymer types, such as acrylics, ether polymers, cellulosics, sulfide polymers, silicones, polysulfones, polyether ether ketones, and polybenzimidazoles. It then explores polymer derivatives and polymeric combinations that play special and often critical roles in diverse fields of human activities. The polymers covered include liquid crystal, electroactive, ionic, and shape memory polymers; hydrogels; and nanocomposites. The volume concludes with a comprehensive overview of new developments in the use of polymers in a variety of areas.
Table of Contents
Industrial Polymers
Introduction
Part I: Addition Polymers
Part II: Condensation Polymers
Polymers in Special Uses
Introduction
High-Temperature and Fire-Resistant Polymers
Liquid Crystal Polymers
Electroactive Polymers
Polymers in Photoresist Applications
Photoresist Applications for Printing
Optical Information Storage
Polymers in Adhesives
Degradable Polymers
Ionic Polymers
Scavenger Resins
Synthetic Polymer Membranes
Hydrogels and Smart Polymers
Dendritic Polymers
Shape Memory Polymers
Microencapsulation
Polymer Nanocomposites
Wood–Polymer Composites
Polymerization-Filled Composites
Trends in Polymer Applications
Introduction
Polymers in Packaging
Polymers in Building and Construction
Polymers in Corrosion Prevention and Control
Plastics in Automotive Applications
Polymers in Aerospace Applications
Polymers in Electrical and Electronic Applications
Polymers in Agriculture and Horticulture
Polymers in Domestic Appliances and Business Machines
Polymers in Medical and Biomedical Applications
Polymers in Marine and Offshore Applications
Polymers in Sport
Appendices
Trade Names for Some Industrial Polymers
Commonly Used Abbreviations for Industrial Polymers
Typical Properties of Polymers Used for Molding and Extrusion
Typical Properties of Cross-Linked Rubber Compounds
Typical Properties of Representative Textile Fibers
Index
References appear at the end of each chapter.
