Understand, design, and manufacture plastics
This resource provides you with the state-of-the-art information for the design, manufacture and application of plastics as well as its cutting-edge usage in nanotechnology.
• Includes the latest industry specifications and standards
• Covers the latest recycling methods
Understand and capitalize on the latest breakthroughs in plastics applications, design, and manufacture
Researchers seeking to develop lucrative new plastics-based products will find in Handbook of Plastics Technologies a unique source of reliable, up-to-date data and guidance. Whether or not the focus is on consumer or institutional products, author Charles Harper provides a handy reference to the latest breakthroughs in Resins, adhesive and plastic additives. The book sets a solid foundation for understanding and reaping the potential benefits from processes such as: Thermoplastic, Thermosetting and Elastomeric, while improving the product quality and performance. This book is a guide to the latest in :
• Industry specifications and standards
• Thermoplastic and thermosetting materials and processes
• Properties for the latest Resins, adhesives and plastic additives
• Methods for recycling of plastic materials
INSIDE Handbook of Plastics Technologies
Fundamentals of Polymers and Plastics
* Thermoplastic Materials and Processes
* Thermosetting Materials and Processes
* Elastomeric Materials and Processes
* Plastic Additives
* Nanotechnology for Polymers and Plastics
* Plastics Recycling and Biodegradable Plastics
* Plastics Joining
* Automotive Applications of Plastics and Elastomers
Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction of Polymers and Plastics
Chapter 2 : Thermoplastics
Chapter 3 : Thermosets
Chapter 4 : Elastomers
Chapter 5 : Plastics Additives
Chapter 6 : Nanomanufacturing with Polymers
Chapter 7 : Plastics Joining
Chapter 8 : Plastics Recycling and Biodegradable Plastics
Chapter 9 : Plastics and Elastomers : Automotive Applications
Index