Overview

Additives for Polyolefins is a unique quick-reference resource for those who create or use polyethylene and polypropylene compounds—the most commercially important family of plastic materials, making up close to half of the volume all plastics produced and used. These polymers would be useless without various additives. The book focuses on polyolefin additives that are currently important in the plastics industry, alongside new additives of increasing interest, such as nanofillers and environmentally sustainable materials. As much as possible, each chapter emphasises the performance of the additives in the polymer, and the value each relevant additive brings to polypropylene or polyethylene. Where possible, similar additives are compared by capability and relative cost. In this new edition, product tables have been updated with the most current product and company names, new case studies have been added, the role of nanofillers is discussed in greater detail, and the book concludes with a discussion on blending and handling additives, along with an entirely new chapter on how engineers can approach the issue of sustainability when choosing an additive.

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Author:   Michael Tolinski (Managing Editor, Plastics Engineering magazine (SPE))
Publisher:   William Andrew Publishing
Imprint:   William Andrew Publishing
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.930kg
ISBN:  

9780323358842

ISBN 10:   0323358845
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   16 March 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 2 Trends in polyolefin and additive use 3 Antioxidants and heat stabilization 4 Ultraviolet light protection and stabilization 5 Flame-retarding additives 6 Additives for modifying electrical properties 7 Overview of fillers and fibers 8 Factors determining selection of fillers and fibers 9 Colorants 10 Nucleation and clarity 11 Processing aids for molding 12 Processing aids for extrusion 13 Reducing density: PO foams 14 Coupling, compatibilizing, recycling, and biodegradability 15 Cross-linking 16 Sterilization and radiation resistance 17 Aesthetics enhancement and surface modification 18 Gas-barrier properties enhancement 19 Adding additives to resin 20 Choosing additives for sustainability

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