Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization

by George Wypych (Editor)

Overview

Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization, Third Edition, discusses 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 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 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 which has also been published recently. Both books supplement each other without repeating the same information – one contains data another theory, mechanisms of action, practical effects and implications of application.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781927885017
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	03/18/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	430
File size:	37 MB
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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

Effect of sunlight and various forms of radiation on materials
Properties of commercial UV stabilizers
Methods of control and analysis
Mechanism of actions
Compatibility with other components of formulation
Physical properties of stabilizers
Effect of stabilizers on performance of final product
Use of stabilizers in different industrial products
Use of stabilizers in different polymers
Effect of processing methods on stabilizer activity
Mathematical modelling in UV stabilization
Health and safety
Environmental effect

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A professional reference guide to the selection and use of UV stabilizers to reduce the susceptibility of plastics materials and products to UV damage