Fundamentals of Polymer Degradation and Stabilization / Edition 1

by N.S. Allen, M. Edge

Overview

During the past decade, the field of polymer degradation and stabilization has become a subject of central importance in polymer science and technology. This book provides a fundamental source of information designed for those with only a basic understanding of the background of the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851667734
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	10/31/1992
Edition description:	1993
Pages:	201
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.69(h) x 0.24(d)

Table of Contents

Polymer strucutre and stability. Thermal stabilization of polymers. Introductory phohemistry and phohemical reactions. Photodegradation and photooxidation of polymers. Photostabilization of polymers. Photodegradable polymers. Effects of dyes and pigments. Lightfastness of dyes and pigments. Index.