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Practical Guide to Flexible Polyurethane Foams
Author
Chris Defonseka
Polyurethanes are one of the most versatile and exciting materials of the plastics family. Although there are many types, the
flexible and viscoelastic foams have opened up vast possibilities, both as viable business ventures, expanding applications and
have established themselves as an essential part of people’s daily life, replacing traditional materials over the years.
This book imparts a sound knowledge of flexible and viscoelastic polyurethane foams from its chemistry to calculations
and formulating methodology for quality production. The author also presents very valuable detailed information on foam
manufacturing, based on over 40 years hands-on experience in both the local and international scenes. The detailed presentation
of two manufacturing set-ups will greatly benefit entrepreneurs, medium volume producers and the large manufacturers. For
the entrepreneurs, the innovative low-cost start-up, high profit, tried and tested methods will no doubt be very encouraging. The
medium to large volume producers will find the information provided both interesting and practical to solve inherent problems of
excess wastage, better process control and plant efficiency thus enhancing profitability.
Due to global environmental concerns, as polyurethane chemical components move from petroleum sources to bio-based
renewable resources, developers are facing interesting challenges. For continued profitable production, challenges facing the
foam machinery manufacturers will be to offer cost-effective, highly-efficient and compatible machinery to producers. This book
provides practical guidance in all aspects of flexible polyurethane foam manufacture and is an ideal information source for
students, teachers, producers and entrepreneurs.
PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY 2013
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9781847359742 GB: £55 US: $90 EU: €70
FORMAT: eBOOK ISBN: 9781847359759 GB: £55 US: $90 EU: €70
Practical Guide to Structures, Properties and Applications of
Styrenic Polymers
Styrenic polymers are among the economically most important plastics. They combine benign processing with a large variety of
product properties - from stiff and transparent to tough and durable. The fact that styrene can be polymerized by different reaction
mechanisms (radical, ionic and metal catalyzed) makes this line of products unique in regards to the variety of its properties and
applications.
The primary objective of this book is to provide a detailed understanding of structure and property relationships of styrenic
polymers, and their specific use in various applications. By understanding basic chemistry, supermolecular assembly of blockand
graft polymers and microscopic fracture mechanisms, the reader will be able to quickly derive macroscopic behavior and
hence select the most suitable polymer for a given application.
The second objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview about unique value propositions of styrenic polymers
in different industries and applications. The reader will get an in-depth understanding of why specific styrenic polymers dominate
in market segments like computer and printer housings, exterior automotive parts and the food packaging industry, and what the
specific customer benefits of using these polymers are.
Finally, the third objective is to provide an outlook for future product and application developments. Hence it serves not only as
a quick reference guide for downstream industries, but also as a practical guide for students and researchers in this field of
material science.
Authors
Norbert Niessner
Daniel Wagner
PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY 2013
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9781847355652 GB: £55 US: $90 EU: €70
FORMAT: eBOOK ISBN: 9781847356918 GB: £55 US: $90 EU: €70
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