Wypych George (ed.). Handbook of Nucleating Agents

2nd edition. — Toronto: ChemTec Publishing, 2021. — 279 p.Analyzes the existing literature and provides guidance on optimal selection of nucleating agents in order to increase production rates, improve the mechanical performance, and reduce the haze of polymeric products.Chemical origin of nucleating agents.
Polymer crystallization with and without nucleating agents.
Parameters of crystallization.
What influences nucleation?
Nucleation efficiency measures.
Mechanisms of crystallization.
Dispersion of nucleating agents.
Nucleating agents in different processing methods.
Application of nucleating agents in specific polymers.
Nucleating agents in various products.
Effect of nucleating agents on physical-mechanical properties.
Important analytical methods used in the studies of nucleating agents.
Health and safety with nucleating agents.