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Thermoplastic elastomers
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Munich : Carl Hanser Verlag, 2004
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9783446223752

9781569903643

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30000004303057 TS1925 T43 2004 Open Access Book Book
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Thermoplastic elastomers are one of the fastest growing material groups. They can be processed like thermoplastics but their properties are close to those of vulcanized elastomers. New products, new processing techniques, new properties, and new applications have developed since the publication of the second edition. All these developments are reflected in the new edition of this well-established standard work. A unique and comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all scientific and technical aspects of thermoplastic elastomers - indispensable for everyone working in this field.


Summary

Thermoplastic elastomers are one of the fastest growing material groups. They can be processed like thermoplastics but their properties are close to those of vulcanized elastomers. New products, new processing techniques, new properties, and new applications have developed since the publication of the second edition. All these developments are reflected in the new edition of this well-established standard work. A unique and comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all scientific and technical aspects of thermoplastic elastomers--indispensable for everyone working in this field.


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Choice Review

Especially written for the professional polymer scientist and engineer interested in an in-depth perspective of thermoplastic polymer technology, this work brings to focus monomer and polymer materials such as urethanes, olefins, polyethers, polyamides, and other materials used in thermoplastic technology. In addition, it provides a reasonably complete explanation of kinetics, differential scanning calorimetry, gel permeation chromatography, and other techniques applicable to thermoplastic materials. A thorough review of anionic, cationic, and free-radical catalysts and their application to the preparation of novel thermoplastic elastomers is presented. Basic discussions of physical phenomena, such as order-disorder transitions and their use in polymer technology of this type, are some of the many practical aspects of this work. This book is rich in literature citations and offers the interested reader an excellent start in the study of these polymers. Appropriate for upper-division undergraduate engineering or two-year technical college students, or first-year graduate students in chemistry or chemical engineering. K. Bennett; Kalamazoo Valley Community College


Choice Review

This new edition (2nd ed., CH, Jun'97, 31-5704) is devoted to virtually all aspects of thermoplastic elastomers including history, chemistry, polymer structure, physical properties, and typical applications. There are 20 chapters by different expert authors representing industry and academia from the US and abroad. Many of the original chapters have been updated and a few new ones added. The chapters are largely arranged according to chemical composition or structure of the polymers, with one chapter devoted to applications and another to future trends. The material is mostly descriptive, with liberal use of figures, tables, graphs, and chemical formulas. Each chapter includes an extensive list of references. This is a very useful reference work for those concerned with the structure, production, and properties of thermoplastic elastomers of all types; hence it is most appropriate for researchers or those actively engaged in the field. ^BSumming Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students through professionals. R. Darby emeritus, Texas A&M University


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