Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization

by George Wypych

Overview

Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization, Fourth Edition, has been completely updated with the most recent literature and patents, discussing different aspects of UV-related phenomena that occur when polymeric materials are exposed to UV radiation. It reviews existing literature, looking at how plants, animals, and humans protect themselves against UV radiation. This review permits the evaluation of mechanisms of protection against UV used by living things and potential application of these mechanisms in the protection of natural and synthetic polymeric materials. Other chapters look at more specific aspects of UV degradation and stabilization, such as photophysics, specific polymers and rubbers, analytical methods used in UV stabilization, health and safety, and more. This book is an excellent companion to the Databook of UV Stabilizers. Both books supplement each other without repeating the same information- one contains data, the other theory, mechanisms of action, practical effects, and implications of application.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781774670781
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	03/01/2026
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	550
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Handbook of UV Degradation and Stablization, Fourth Edition
2. Photophysics and Photochemistry
3. Mechanisms of UV Stabilization
4. UV Stabilizers
5. Stability of UV Stabilizers
6. Principles of UV Stabilizer Selection
7. UV Degradation and Stabilization of Polymers and Rubbers
8. UV Degradation and Stabilization of Industrial Products
9. Focus on UV Technology- Sunscreen
10. UV Stabilizers and Other Components of the Formulation
11. Analytical Methods in UV Degradation and Stabilization Studies
12. UV Stabilizers- Health, Safety, and Environment

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Discusses different aspects of UV-related phenomena that occur when polymeric materials are exposed to UV radiation, reviewing the existing literature, looking at how plants, animals, and humans protect themselves against UV radiation, and evaluating these mechanisms of protection and their potential application in the protection of natural and synthetic polymeric materials