Contains detailed information on over 300 frequently used antistatic additives for polymers - additives capable of modifying properties of materials so that they become antistatic, conductive or EMI shielded. This book is suitable for industry, research, and academia.[...]

Offers information on material weathering for over forty families of polymers. This book presents discussions on formulating mechanisms of degradation, effect of thermal processes, present characteristic changes in properties, and tables of numerical data.[...]

Contains information based on the analysis of over 3,500 research papers, mostly published from 1994 to 2009, technical data received from over 200 filler manufacturers and equipment manufacturing, and relevant patent literature. This edition incorporates the developments, including nanofillers.[...]

A comprehensive reference available on the subject of antiblocking, release, and slip additives, which are of high industrial importance. It comprises 18 chapters, each addressing specific aspect of properties and applications of antiblocking, release, and slip agents. It includes topics such as: Ty[...]

Features information on all major polymeric materials used by the plastics and other branches of the chemical industry as well as specialty polymers used in the electronics, pharmaceutical, medical, and space fields.[...]

Provides practical guidance that helps engineers and scientists to select the right plasticizer for a range of different applications. This title explains the chemical and physical properties of the main types of plasticizer, and provides guidance regarding the role of plasticizers in material impro[...]

Provides information on material weathering for over forty families of polymers. This title presents discussions on formulating mechanisms of degradation, effect of thermal processes, present characteristic changes in properties, and tables of available numerical data.[...]