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Record Nr.

UNINA9910484968603321

Titolo

Polymer Blends Handbook [[electronic resource] /] / edited by L.A. Utracki

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2003

ISBN

0-306-48244-4

1-59124-836-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2003.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (eReference.)

Disciplina

541.2254

Soggetti

Polymers  

Amorphous substances

Complex fluids

Materials science

Polymer Sciences

Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics

Characterization and Evaluation of Materials

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di contenuto

List of Authors -- Preface -- 1: Introduction to Polymer Blends -- 2: Thermodynamics of Polymer Blends -- 3: Crystallization, Morphological Structure and Melting of Polymer Blends -- 4: Interphase and Compatibilization by Addition of a Compatibilizer -- 5: Reactive Compatibilization of Polymer Blends -- 6: Interpenetrating Polymer Networks -- 7: The Rheology of Polymer Alloys and Blends -- 8: Morphology. of Polymer Blends -- 9: Compounding Polymer Blends -- 10: Polymer Blends Forming -- 11: Use of High Energy Radiation in Polymer Blends Technology -- 12: Properties and Performance of Polymer Blends -- 13: Applications of Polymer Alloys and -- 14: Aging and Degradation of Polymer Blends -- 15: Commercial Polymer Blends -- 16: Role of Polymer Blends' Technology in Polymer Recycling -- 17: Perspectives in Polymer Blend Technolog -- Appendix 1: International Abbreviations for Polymers and Polymer Processing -- Appendix 2: Miscible Polymer Blends -- Appendix 3: Examples of Commercial Blends -- Appendix 4: Dictionary of Terms Used in Polymer Science and



Technology -- Subject index.

Sommario/riassunto

This Handbook is a fundamental reference work on polymer blends, covering all aspects: science, engineering, technology and application. It will appeal to anyone working in the field of blends, researchers as well as engineers. The Handbook is designed to be the source of information on all aspects of polymer blends. To this end the editor has put together an international group of highly respected contributors, each an expert in his chosen subjects. Polymer Blends Handbook, Volume 1 and Volume 2 is an exceptional source of information that will prove invaluable for anyone blending polymers. An electronic version of the Polymer Blends Handbook by Utracki is available.