Polymer Blends and Composites: Chemistry and Technology [Hardcover]

Because it is critically important to manufacture quality products, a reasonable balance must be drawn between control requirements and parameters for improved processing method with respect to plastics additives. An important contribution to the commercial polymer industry, Polymer Blends and Composites is one of the first books to combine plastics additives, testing, and quality control. The book is a comprehensive treatise on properties that provides detailed guidelines for selecting and using blends and composites for applications. A valuable resource for operators, processors, engineers, chemists, the book serves to stimulate those already active in natural polymer composites.

Preface xv

1 Introduction 1

1.1 Polymer Blends 2

1.2 Polymer Composites 2

1.3 Blends and Composites  Advantages 3

1.4 Summary 4

References 4

2 Polymers 7

2.1 Macromolecules 7

2.2 Types of Polymers 8

2.2.1 Thermoplastic Polymers 9

2.2.2 Thermoset Polymers 10

2.3 Polymerization 10

2.4 Polymerization Techniques 10

2.5 Synthetic Polymers 14

2.5.1 Thermoplastics 15

2.5.2 Polyolefins 16

2.5.3 Polyethylene (PE) 16

2.5.3.1 Physical Properties 17

2.5.3.2 Chemical Properties 18

2.5.3.3 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) 19

2.5.3.4 Linear Low-Density

Polyethylene (LLDPE) 20

2.5.3.5 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) 21

2.5.3.6 Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) 22

2.5.4 Polypropylene (PP) 22

2.5.5 Polyvinylchloride (PVC) 23