Modern Polyesters Chemistry and Technology of Polyesters and Copolyesters [Hardcover]

Provides an overview of the family of polyester polymers which comprise an important group of plastics that span the range of commodity polymers to engineering resins. It describes the preparation, properties and applications of polyesters. Readers will also find details on polyester-based elastomers, biodegradable aliphatic polyester, liquid crystal polyesters and unsaturated polyesters for glass-reinforced composites.

• Presents an overview of the most recent developments.
• Explores synthesis, catalysts, processes, properties and applications.
• Looks at emerging polyester materials as well as existing ones.
• Written by foremost experts from both academia and industry, ensuring that both fundamentals and practical applications are covered.

Contributors.

Series Preface.

Preface.

About the Editors.

I HISTORICAL OVERVIEW.

1 The Historical Development of Polyesters (J. Eric McIntyre).

1 Introduction.

2 Alkyd and Related Resins.

3 Fibres from Partially Aromatic Polyesters.

3.1 Early Work Leading to Poly(ethylene Terephthalate).

3.2 Spread of Polyester Fibre Production.

3.3 Intermediates.

3.4 Continuous Polymerisation.

3.5 Solid-phase Polymerisation.

3.6 End-use Development.

3.7 High-speed Spinning.

3.8 Ultra-fine Fibres.

4 Other Uses for Semi-aromatic Polyesters.

4.1 Films.

4.2 Moulding Products.

4.3 Bottles.

5 Liquid-crystalline Polyesters.

6 Polyesters as Components of Elastomers.

7 Surface-active Agents.

8 Absorbable Fibres.