Plastics and polymers

Underscoring the multidisciplinary nature of polymer science, this third edition provides a broad-based and comprehensive text at an introductory, reader-friendly level.

With contributions from a community of experts, the book focuses on the use of ionic functions to define the principle of operation in polymer devices.

A classic text in the field of chemical engineering, this revised sixth edition offers a comprehensive exploration of polymers at a level geared toward upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students.

This book provides a better understanding of the theories associated with finite element models of elastic and viscoelastic response of polymers and polymer composites.

The self-learning ability of machine learning algorithms makes the investigations more accurate and accommodates all the complex requirements.

Written to assist anyone who works with webs, this is a handbook for diagnosing and correcting problems with web handling technology.

This third edition of a bestseller offers a current perspective on the mechanics, characteristics, test methods, applications, manufacturing processes, and design aspects of composites.

Covers recent advances in polymer degradation and stabilization.

Polyampholytes are unique polymers containing acid/base and/or anionic/cationic groups in the main or side chains.

This book brings value to anyone working with or designing natural fiber composite structures.

Poly(vinyl chloride)-Based Blends, IPNs, and Gels brings together the latest research on the blending of PVC, covering processing, materials, properties, and applications.

Smart Textiles from Natural Resources is an interdisciplinary guide to best practice and emerging challenges in the use of natural textiles in smart applications.

This book is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of self-reinforced polymer composites (SRCs) science and technology.

This book presents a comprehensive and authoritative review of the recent developments and advances in biodegradable polymers and their biomedical applications.

When applying human ingenuity and experience to natural resources and processes, scientists and researchers can maximize the potential of nature for human benefit.

This book presents a comprehensive and authoritative review of the recent developments and advances in biodegradable polymers and their biomedical applications.

Smart Textiles from Natural Resources is an interdisciplinary guide to best practice and emerging challenges in the use of natural textiles in smart applications.

Poly(vinyl chloride)-Based Blends, IPNs, and Gels brings together the latest research on the blending of PVC, covering processing, materials, properties, and applications.

PVC Formulary, Fourth Edition provides PVC manufacturers, processers, and users with key information on product development, formulation, additives, and properties.

Conducting polymers are smart materials that possess unique and tuneable electrical, optical, and electrochemical properties.

When applying human ingenuity and experience to natural resources and processes, scientists and researchers can maximize the potential of nature for human benefit.

Rubber Products describes cost-effective and environmentally friendly technologies in the field of rubber.

This book is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of self-reinforced polymer composites (SRCs) science and technology.

Rubber Products describes cost-effective and environmentally friendly technologies in the field of rubber.

Explore the comprehensive landscape of polymer membrane applications in this book, encompassing gas separation, organic solvent nanofiltration, water desalination, and fuel cells.

Explore the comprehensive landscape of polymer membrane applications in this book, encompassing gas separation, organic solvent nanofiltration, water desalination, and fuel cells.

This revised 3rd edition details the factors involved in the injection moulding process, from material properties and selection to troubleshooting faults, and includes the equipment types currently in use and machine settings for different types of plastics.

A reliable source for scientific and commercial information on over 1,000 polymers, this revised and updated edition features 25 percent new material, including 50 entirely new entries that reflect advances in such areas as conducting polymers, hydrogels, nano-polymers, and biomaterials.

Any general management book can give you the basics of quality assurance, strategic planning, logistics, and more.

A practical handbook rather than merely a chemistry reference, Szycher's Handbook of Polyurethanes, Second Edition offers an easy-to-follow compilation of crucial new information on polyurethane technology, which is irreplaceable in a wide range of applications.

Shape Memory Polymer derived Nanocomposites: Features to Cutting-Edge Advancements summarizes the up-to-date of fundamentals and applications of the shape memory polymer derived nanocomposites.

Thermal Analysis (TA) has become an indispensable family of analytical techniques in the polymer research.

Porous Coordination Polymers: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications brings together the latest advances in Porous Coordination Polymers (PCPs) for cutting-edge applications.

Biopolymers in Sustainable Corrosion Inhibition covers the fundamentals, properties, and applications of biopolymers and considers their superiorities over traditional alternatives.

Biopolymers in Sustainable Corrosion Inhibition covers the fundamentals, properties, and applications of biopolymers and considers their superiorities over traditional alternatives.

Databook of the Most Important Polymer and Rubber Additives is a vital reference for anyone working with polymers and rubbers.

Databook of the Most Important Polymer and Rubber Additives is a vital reference for anyone working with polymers and rubbers.

Sustainable and green eco-friendly remediation technologies to tackle environmental issues are currently being developed.

Finite Element Analysis of Polymers and its Composites offers up-to-date and significant findings on the finite element analysis of polymers and its composite materials.

Encyclopedia of Polymer and Rubber Additives documents how polymer properties and performance can be improved through the use of additives, resulting in enhanced physical properties, stability, improved process and assembly, extended shelf life, enhanced purity, and minimized environmental impact.

Biopolymer and Biopolymer Blends: Fundamentals, Processes, and Emerging Applications showcases the potential of biopolymers as alternative sources to conventional nonbiodegradable petroleum-based polymers.

Depleting energy supplies, rapid population growth, and environmental concerns confront developed nations with new challenges.

This book provides recent developments and advancements in management of plastic wastes and associated challenges with it.

Biopolymer and Biopolymer Blends: Fundamentals, Processes, and Emerging Applications showcases the potential of biopolymers as alternative sources to conventional nonbiodegradable petroleum-based polymers.

Polymer nanocomposites are polymer-based composites in which the reinforcement is in nano size.

The plastisphere provides a unique man-made habitat for organisms and microbial communities.

We rely upon plastics for a great many functions in everyday life, from the cases of consumer electronics to disposable cutlery, plastics are versatile and convenient.

Nanostructured Materials for Food Packaging Applications brings together the latest advances in the preparation of nanostructured materials with the required properties and performance for food packaging applications.

This book provides recent developments and advancements in management of plastic wastes and associated challenges with it.

Additive Manufacturing for Biocomposites and Synthetic Composites focuses on processes, engineering, and product design applications of bio-composites and synthetic composites in additive manufacturing (AM).