Failure of Polymer Products Due to Thermo-oxidation
Failure of Polymer Products Due to Thermo-oxidation

Author: D. C. Wright

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781859572719

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The combined effects of oxidising media and heat result in degradation by thermo-oxidation. The principles and cases described in this review emphasise long term degradation in service. Two additional phenomena that influence thermo-oxidation are also described: catalysis by certain metal ions, and the influence of stress. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Polymer Library gives useful references for further reading.

Failure of Polymer Products Due to Chemical Attack
Failure of Polymer Products Due to Chemical Attack

Author: David C. Wright

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781859572696

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Degradation reactions grouped under the heading chemical attack include oxidation hydrolysis, halogenation and other reactions. They also include some purely physical interactions between materials and fluids, dominated by the absorption of fluid into the material or vice versa. One particular mechanism described in some detail is acid induced stress corrosion cracking, which is the most frequent cause of premature failure of GRP products, and where the principle degradation reaction is between the fluid and the glass fibres. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.

Polymer/layered Silicate Nanocomposites
Polymer/layered Silicate Nanocomposites

Author: Masami Okamoto

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781859573914

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The review sets out to highlight the major developments in this field over the last decade. The different techniques used to prepare PLS nanocomposites are covered. The physicochemical characterisation of PLS nanocomposites and the improved materials properties that those materials can display are discussed. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.

Polymer Enhancement of Technical Textiles
Polymer Enhancement of Technical Textiles

Author: Roy W. Buckley

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781859573952

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Technical d104iles are high performance speciality materials. Applications are found in inflatable structures, tents, as reinforcement in composites for construction, as body armour and vehicle protection, in filters, as a base for flexible printed circuits, hose, conveyor belts and tyres. Polymer Enhancement of Technical d104iles examines the potential for these materials. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database.

Polymers in Agriculture and Horticulture
Polymers in Agriculture and Horticulture

Author: Roger P. Brown

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781859574607

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Polymers have been used in agriculture and horticulture since the middle of the last century. There is a tremendous potential for using polymers in agriculture and our fields and garden would look very different if we did not use polymers in them. This review traces the history of polymer use, discusses the markets for polymers in these applications, and describes in detail the different types of polymers that can be used and their specific applications. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Polymer Library gives useful references for further reading.

Pharmaceutical Applications of Polymers for Drug Delivery
Pharmaceutical Applications of Polymers for Drug Delivery

Author: David Jones

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9781859574799

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Annotation The review focuses on the use of pharmaceutical polymer for controlled drug delivery applications. Examples of pharmaceutical polymers and the principles of controlled drug delivery are outlined and applications of polymers for controlled drug delivery are described. The field of controlled drug delivery is vast therefore this review aims to provide an overview of the applications of pharmaceutical polymers. The review is accompanied by approximately 250 abstracts taken from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject.

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.

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.

Polymers in Building and Construction
Polymers in Building and Construction

Author: Sue Halliwell

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781859573624

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This review outlines the nature, culture and trends in the building and construction industry. It describes the current building and construction market place and the applications and potential for the wide range of polymer materials available today. This review is accompanied by indexed summaries of papers from the Rapra Polymer Library database to allow the reader to search for information on specific topics.