Polymer Toughening / Edition 1

by Charles Arends

Overview

This work provides comprehensive coverage of the basic theories and hands-on techniques of polymer toughening, demonstrating the similarities in methods of measurement and toughness enhancement found in various classes of polymeric materials, including foams, films, adhesives and moulding grade polymers. It provides a detailed overview, from historical and current points of view, of polymer toughening as practiced in industry, and lays the theoretical groundwork for the analysis and prediction of different modes of toughening.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367401429
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/05/2019
Series:	Plastics Engineering
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part 1 Background: molecular origins of toughness in polymers; multiphase toughening of plastics; graft rubber concentrates; crazing in intrinsically tough high performance thermoset resins; fracture behaviour of rubber-modified high performance epoxies. Part 2 Product families: rubber-toughened thermosets; polyethylene; the manufacture and physical properties of rubber toughened styrenics; polyurethane polymer toughness; design of tough epoxy thermosets; toughness in themoset coatings.

Editorial Reviews

". . .a good overview of the technology (presented from an industrial research viewpoint) for specific polymer systems (styrenics and epoxies in particular). a worthwhile review. . . .recommended for polymer science libraries in both industrial and academic institutions. "
—-Polymer News

From the Publisher

Both a practical guide and reference, the papers from researchers at Dow Chemical Company outline the theories and techniques of polymer toughening, demonstrating similarities and methods of measurement and toughness enhancement in various types of polymeric materials: foams, films, adhesives, and molding grade polymers. The focus is on analysis and prediction from an industrial point of view, and information in the latest research findings and design concepts in the laboratory e.g. microscope methods for evaluation, and the integration of chemical and mechanical testing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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