Analysis of Thermoset Materials, Precursors and Products
Analysis of Thermoset Materials, Precursors and Products

Author: Martin J. Forrest

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781859573907

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This report presents an overview of the chemical analysis of thermosets. Materials based on thermosets present the analyst with considerable challenges due to their complexity and the wide range of polymer types and additives available. This review sets out to present an introduction to the analytical techniques and methods that are used to characterise and carry out quality control work on thermosets, investigate the failure of thermosets products and to deformulate thermoset compounds. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject.

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Thermoset and Thermoplastic Polymers
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Thermoset and Thermoplastic Polymers

Author: Valentina Grumezescu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-03-21

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 0128168757

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Thermoset and Thermoplastic Polymers presents the newest and most interesting approaches to intelligent polymer engineering in both current and future progress in biomedical sciences. Particular emphasis is placed on the properties needed for each selected polymer and how to increase their biomedical potential in varying applications, such as drug delivery and tissue engineering. These materials are intended for use in diagnoses, therapy and prophylaxis, but are also relatable to other biomedical related applications, such as sensors. Recent developments and future perspectives regarding their use in biomedicine are discussed in detail, making this book an ideal source on the topic. - Highlights the most well-known applications of thermoset and thermoplastic polymers in biological and biomedical engineering - Presents novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies in materials for companies, those in biomedical industries, and others - Features at least 50% of references from the last 2-3 years

Troubleshooting Injection Moulding
Troubleshooting Injection Moulding

Author: Vannessa Goodsgip

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781859574706

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Annotation Injection moulding is one of the most commonly used processing technologies for plastics materials. Proper machine set up, part and mould design, and material selection can lead to high quality production. This review outlines common factors to check when preparing to injection mould components, so that costly mistakes can be avoided. This review examines the different types of surface defects that can be identified in plastics parts and looks at ways of solving these problems. Useful flow charts to illustrate possible ways forward are included. Case studies and a large b257 of figures make this a very useful report.

Coatings and Inks for Food Contact Materials
Coatings and Inks for Food Contact Materials

Author: Martin Forrest

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2007-10

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781847350794

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This Rapra Review Report, Coatings and Inks for Food Contact Materials, has attempted to cover all of the coatings and inks products used in food contact scenarios. In practice, this encompasses an extremely wide range of polymer systems and formulations, and an emphasis has been placed on coatings and inks used in food packaging, as this is usually regarded as representing the most important application category with respect to the potential for migration to occur. In addition to a thorough introduction of the polymers and additives that are used to produce coatings and inks, there are also chapters covering the regulation of these materials, the migration and analytical tests that are performed on them to assess their suitability for food contact applications, the migration data that have been published, and the areas in the field that are receiving the most attention for research and development. The report is accompanied by around 400 abstracts compiled from the Polymer Library, to facilitate further reading on this subject.

Regulation of Food Packaging in Europe and the USA
Regulation of Food Packaging in Europe and the USA

Author: Derek J Knight

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781859574713

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Annotation A wide variety of plastics are used in food-contact applications and it is important that such plastics do not affect the food with which they come into contact. The objective of food packaging legislation is to protect the consumer by controlling the contamination of food by chemicals transferred from the packaging. Food packaging regulations are constantly under revision, and differ significantly between Europe and the USA. This report provides a clearly written summary of the current legislation surrounding the use of plastics in contact with food. It discusses the plastics used in food packaging, their characteristics and applications. This review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database.

Biocides in Plastics
Biocides in Plastics

Author: D. Nichols

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781859575123

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This Rapra Review Report examines the use of biocides in plastics with reference to material types and application requirements. The commonly available biocides are reviewed and details of their strengths and weaknesses are provided. The author reviews the frequently used test methods for fungi and bacteria, and, in an ever-changing regulatory environment, explores the influence of legislation on the current and future use of such biocides. This detailed and state-of-the-art review is supported by an indexed section containing several hundred key references and abstracts selected from the Polymer Library database.

Developments in Thermoplastic Elastomers
Developments in Thermoplastic Elastomers

Author: K. E. Kear

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9781859574331

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Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have the elastic behaviour of rubber and the processability of thermoplastics. The Freedonia Group has forecast that demand will expand by 6.4% per year to around 2.15 million tons in 2006. There is potential for these new, exciting materials to expand into the much larger thermoset rubber markets. This review includes comparisons between the two material types. There are three major types of TPE: block copolymers, rubber/plastic blends and dynamically vulcanised rubber/plastic alloys known as thermoplastic vulcanisates. The chemistry of these materials and how.

Engineering and Structural Adhesives
Engineering and Structural Adhesives

Author: D. J. Dunn

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781859574362

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This review discusses the types of engineering adhesives in use, properties, advantages and disadvantages, and applications. It is very clearly written, well referenced and provides an excellent overview of a rapidly developing field. The author is an expert with many years of experience in adhesive research and development. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Polymer Library, to facilitate further reading on this subject.

Nucleating Agents
Nucleating Agents

Author: Stuart Fairgrieve

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2007-11

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781847350831

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A very important factor in obtaining optimised physical properties from a semi-crystalline polymer is the size of the crystalline structures present in the material, and this crucially depends on the initiation process of crystallisation of the polymer from the melt - nucleation. This review provides information on the development of materials and methods for influencing the nucleation of polymer crystallisation in commercial processing by means of addition of low levels of adjuvants specifically selected for this purpose.