Describes twenty-one of the most important and commonly used
additives
A Concise Introduction to Additives for Thermoplastic Polymers focuses
on additives for thermoplastic polymers and describes 21 of the most
important and commonly used additives from Plasticizers and Fillers to
Optical Brighteners and Anti-Microbial additives. It also includes
chapters on safety and hazards, and prediction of service time models.
While there are many exhaustive and complex books dealing with additives
for polymers, the size of them deter students and many industry
engineers from using them. The purpose of this book, therefore, is to
fill this void and present a concise introduction to this important
subject.
Written in an accessible and practical style, the author introduces the
reader to the complex subject of plastics additives in an engaging
manner. His ability to be concise is the result of his teaching courses
on the subject and using his own lecture notes for material. This book
comprises the author's course notes so that a larger public can benefit
from his knowledge.
A Concise Introduction to Additives for Thermoplastic Polymers is the
ideal primer for students who will later work in polymer science or the
development of plastics formulation, as well as industry engineers and
specialists who want to have a deeper knowledge of the plastics
industry.