Description
Book SynopsisThis new edition of the bestselling Handbook of Thermoplastics incorporates recent developments and advances in thermoplastics with regard to materials development, processing, properties, and applications. With contributions from 65 internationally recognized authorities in the field, the second edition features new and updated discussions of several topics, including:
- Polymer nanocomposites
- Laser processing of thermoplastic composites
- Bioplastics
- Natural fiber thermoplastic composites
- Materials selection
- Design and application
- Additives for thermoplastics
- Recycling of thermoplastics
- Regulatory and legislative issues related to health, safety, and the environment
The book also discusses state-of-the-art techniques in science and technology as well as environmental assessment with regard to the impact of thermoplastics. Each chapter is written in a review format that covers:
- Hist
Trade Review
"The second edition of the Handbook of Thermoplastics offers an important update since the first edition. New subjects have been added for areas emerging of interest since the first edition. Having utilized the first edition in my career before I retired, I can recommend the second edition for professionals in both academic and business areas."
—Lloyd M. Robeson, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Ret.)
"Overall, this new text is very readable and well planned. …a very good introduction to the majority of the important commonly used classes of industrial thermoplastics."
—Garth L. Wilkes, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Table of Contents
Polyolefins. Vinyl Alcohol Polymers. Polyvinyl Butyral. Polyacrylonitrile. Polyacrylates. Polyacetals. Polyethers. Aromatic Polyamides. Thermoplastic Polyesters. Polycarbonates. Liquid Crystalline Polymers. Thermoplastic Polyurethanes. Fluoroplastics. Polyarylethersulfones. Ketone-Based Thermoplastics. Polyimides. Polyphenylquinoxalines. Aromatic Polyhydrazides and Their Corresponding Polyoxadiazoles. Polybenzimidazoles. Conductive Thermoplastics. Advanced Thermoplastic Composites. Natural Fiber Thermoplastic Composites. Materials Selection, Design, and Application. Laser Processing of Thermoplastic Composites. Bioplastics. Thermoplastic Additives: Flame Retardants. Recycling of Thermoplastics. Environment Health and Safety: Regulatory and Legislative Issues.
