Overview

Radiation processing is widely employed in plastics engineering to enhance the physical properties of polymers, such as chemical resistance, surface properties, mechanical and thermal properties, particle size reduction, melt properties, material compatibility, fire retardation, etc. Drobny introduces readers to the science of ionizing radiation and its effects on polymers, and explores the technologies available and their current and emerging applications. The resulting book is a valuable guide for a wide range of plastics engineers employing ionizing radiation for polymer treatment in a range of sectors including packaging, aerospace, defense, medical devices and energy applications. Radiation resistant polymers are also explored.

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Author:   Jiri George Drobny (Drobny Polymer Associates, Inc., NH, USA)
Publisher:   William Andrew Publishing
Imprint:   William Andrew Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.650kg
ISBN:  

9781455778812

ISBN 10:   1455778818
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   29 November 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780443191138
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Structure of Polymers Radiation Types and Sources Ionizing Radiation Gamma Rays Electron Beam Radiation X-rays Ion Beam Radiation Lasers Fundamentals of Radiation Chemistry Effects of radiation on organic materials Parameters and Units Used in Ionizing Radiation Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Polymers Radiation Induced Reactions Cross-linking Polymerization Grafting Surface Modification Radiation Resistance of Polymers Energy Scavenging Radical Scavenging Industrial Applications of Ionizing Radiation-Overview Coatings Sterilization Ion Implantation Surface modification including compatibilization Methods of Joining Plastics (Laser, IR etc ) Toughening of Plastics by Radiation. Safety and Hygiene New Developments and Trends

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Jiri G. Drobny is President of Drobny Polymer Associates, and former Adjunct Faculty of Plastics Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Drobny is an active educator, lecturer, writer, and internationally known consultant. His career spans more than 40 years in the rubber and plastic processing industry, mainly in research and development with senior and executive responsibilities.

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