Handbook of Thermoplastic Elastomers
Handbook of Thermoplastic Elastomers

Author: Jiri George Drobny

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-05-30

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0323221688

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Handbook of Thermoplastic Elastomers, Second Edition presents a comprehensive working knowledge of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), providing an essential introduction for those learning the basics, but also detailed engineering data and best practice guidance for those already involved in polymerization, processing, and part manufacture. TPEs use short, cost-effective production cycles, with reduced energy consumption compared to other polymers, and are used in a range of industries including automotive, medical, construction and many more. This handbook provides all the practical information engineers need to successfully utilize this material group in their products, as well as the required knowledge to thoroughly ground themselves in the fundamental chemistry of TPEs. The data tables included in this book assist engineers and scientists in both selecting and processing the materials for a given product or application. In the second edition of this handbook, all chapters have been reviewed and updated. New polymers and applications have been added — particularly in the growing automotive and medical fields — and changes in chemistry and processing technology are covered. Provides essential knowledge of the chemistry, processing, properties, and applications for both new and established technical professionals in any industry utilizing TPEs Datasheets provide "at-a-glance" processing and technical information for a wide range of commercial TPEs and compounds, saving readers the need to contact suppliers Includes data on additional materials and applications, particularly in automotive and medical industries

Handbook of Condensation Thermoplastic Elastomers
Handbook of Condensation Thermoplastic Elastomers

Author: Stoyko Fakirov

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2006-05-12

Total Pages: 643

ISBN-13: 3527606890

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Reporting on the work of an international team of scientists actively involved in the study of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) based on polyesters, polyamides, and polyurethanes, this book is the first to provide a detailed description of condensation TPE with close attention paid to polyamide-based systems. Reflecting the increasing importance of TPE as engineering plastics, the authors discuss the widened application opportunities by preparing systems with various chemical compositions and molecular structures as (semi-) interpenetrating networks. The contents also cover the chemical aspects, physical structure and properties, life cycle assessment, and recycling possibilities as well as such unique "smart" properties like the shape memory effect of the three classes of thermoplastic elastomers.

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers

Author: Günter Scholz

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2021-08-02

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 3110739984

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The book provides a qualified and fast view into the world of TPE including the difference to rubber materials. It describes their classification as they are presented in the market, characterization, manufacturing, processing and behavior. Aside from the self-learning option, it is a companion to seminars and studies about elastomers.

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers

Author: Chapal Kumar Das

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2015-11-26

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9535122231

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Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), commonly known as thermoplastic rubbers, are a category of copolymers having thermoplastic and elastomeric characteristics. A TPE is a rubbery material with properties very close to those of conventional vulcanized rubber at normal conditions. It can be processed in a molten state even at elevated temperatures. TPEs show advantages typical of both rubbery materials and plastic materials. TPEs are a class of polymers bridging between the service properties of elastomers and the processing properties of thermoplastics. Nowadays, the best use of thermoplastics is in the field of biomedical applications, starting from artificial skin to many of the artificial human body parts. Apart from these, thermoplastic elastomers are being used for drug encapsulation purposes, and since they are biocompatible in many cases, their scope of applications has been broadened in the biotechnological field as well. The present book highlights many biological and biomedical applications of TPEs from which the broader area readers will benefit.

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers

Author: J. A. Brydson

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781859570449

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The nature and general properties of TPE's are explained, and the classes of materials considered in turn include styrenic block copolymers, polyether-esters, polyamides, polyurethanes, polyolefins and other miscellaneous systems. Developments in specific market sectors are also outlined. The review is supported by an extensive References and Abstracts section, containing over 400 abstracts, which provide a great deal more information on these useful materials.

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers

Author: P. W. Dufton

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781859573020

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This report contains discussion of the different families of thermoplastic elastomer materials, and of the trends in material developments. The key end-use sectors are analysed in terms of material usage and future trends.

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.