Plastics and polymers

Thoroughly revised edition of the classic text on polymer processing The Second Edition brings the classic text on polymer processing thoroughly up to date with the latest fundamental developments in polymer processing, while retaining the critically acclaimed approach of the First Edition.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

First published in1906, this book contains a classic guide to textiles, dealing specifically with various different fabrics and how they should be prepared and dyed.

Is the thought of the 51 trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans keeping you up at night?

Keep it simple and do it well.

YARN COUNTS AND CALCULATIONS.

The new edition of this bestselling reference provides fully updated and detailed descriptions of plastics joining processes, plus an extensive compilation of data on joining specific materials.

This book has been prepared as a reference on manufacturing techniques and applications of fiberglass reinforced plastics.

This Handbook is the first to explore the extensive applications made with bioplastics & biocomposites for the packaging, automotive, biomedical, and construction industries.

The new edition of this bestselling reference provides fully updated and detailed descriptions of plastics joining processes, plus an extensive compilation of data on joining specific materials.

This book contains analysis of reasons that cause products to fail.

Introduces the latest innovations in thermoforming materials, processes, and applications Advanced Thermoforming brings readers fully up to date with the latest standards, processes, materials, and applications in the field.

This Handbook is the first to explore the extensive applications made with bioplastics & biocomposites for the packaging, automotive, biomedical, and construction industries.

It has been estimated that within just ten years, over half of all polyolefins will be made by using metallocene catalysts.

In Beta Nucleation of Polypropylene, Dr.

Mortar and concrete made with portland cement has been a popular construction material in the world for the past 170 years or more.

Today engineers, designers, buyers and all those who have to work with plastics face a dilemma.

This valuable guide to compounding elastomers with precipitated silica covers principles, properties, mixing, testing and formulations from a practical perspective.

Introduces the latest innovations in thermoforming materials, processes, and applications Advanced Thermoforming brings readers fully up to date with the latest standards, processes, materials, and applications in the field.