Chanda M. Plastics Technology Handbook

CRC Press; 4 edition. 2006. 896p
Because the field of plastics is one of the fastest changing areas today, the need arises to offer relevant, comprehensive material on polymers. An established source of information on modern plastics, the Plastics Technology Handbook continues to provide up-to-date coverage on the properties, processing methods, and applications of polymers. Retaining the easy-to-follow structure of the previous editions, this fourth edition includes new topics of interest that reflect recent developments and lead to better insights into the molecular behavior of polymers.New to the Fourth Edition
Advances in supramolecular polymerization, flame retardancy, polymer-based nanomedicines, and drug delivery
The new concept of oxo-biodegradable polymers
Broadened discussion on plastic foams and foam extrusion processes
More information on the processing and applications of industrial polymers, including the emerging field of nanoblends
Developments in polymer synthesis and applications, such as polymeric sensors, hydrogels and smart polymers, hyperbranched polymers, shape memory polymers, polymeric optical fibers, scavenger resins, polymer nanocomposites, polymerization-filled composites, and wood-polymer composites
A state-of-the-art account of the various available methods for plastics recycling
Advances in the use of polymers in packaging, construction, the automotive and aerospace industries, agriculture, electronics and electrical technology, biomedical applications, corrosion prevention, and sports and marine applications
Plastics Technology Handbook, Fourth Edition thoroughly covers traditional industrial polymers and their processing methods as well as contemporary polymeric materials, recent trends, and the latest applications.Characteristics of Polymers
Fabrication Processes
Plastics Properties and Testing
Industrial Polymers
Polymers in Special Uses
Recycling of Polymers
Trends in Polymer Applications
Appendix - Trade Names for Some Industrial Polymers
Appendix - Commonly Used Abbreviations for Industrial Polymers
Appendix - Index of Trade Names, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Antioxidants
Appendix - Index of Trade Names, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Metal Deactivators
Appendix - Index of Trade Names, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Light Stabilizers
Appendix - Index of Trade Names and Suppliers of Flame Retardants
Appendix - Index of Trade Names and Suppliers of Foaming Agents
Appendix - Harmonic Motion of a Maxwell Model
Appendix - Formulations of Flame-Retarded Selected Thermoplastics
Appendix - Formulations of Selected Rubber Compounds
Appendix - Formulations of Selected PVC Compounds
Appendix - Formulations of Polyurethane Foams
Appendix - Commercial Polymer Blends and Alloys
Appendix - Conversion of Units
Appendix - Typical Properties of Polymers Used for Molding and Extrusion
Appendix - Typical Properties of Cross-Linked Rubber Compounds
Appendix - Typical Properties of Representative Textile Fibers