Radiation Curing in Polymer Science and Technology


Book Description

Volume one deals primarily with the basic principles of radiation curing: UV-curing; EB-curing; microwave curing; oligomer/resin technology; chemistry of imaging science; testing methods; equipment; coatings applications and emerging trends in photopolymers for holographic recording and laser induced reactions.




Radiation Curing of Polymeric Materials


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This new volume examines both fundamental and applied aspects of UV and EB chemistries in several areas, particularly coatings materials. It offers an overall perspective of the subject, and provides direct insight into the future of this rapidly developing field. Its 36 chapters are divided into six sections, covering photoinitiators, novel radiation photocurable systems, properties of radiation-cured materials, photodegradation of radiation-cured films, radiation curing of cationic polymerization, laser-initiated polymerization, and high-energy radiation curing. A brief summary appears at the beginning of each section.




Radiation Curing


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"This book, a combination of theory and practice, provides comprehensive knowledge in the field of radiation curing and support for your daily work. It offers guidance on how to select raw materials and features a troubleshooting chapter which provides concrete answers to possible problems." "This book is aimed towards formulators in the field of radiation curing, students and young professionals in coatings and printing inks with no previous experience of radiation curing and all readers who have an interest in and enjoy reading about the theory and practice of one of the fastest-growing technologies." --Book Jacket.




Radiation Curing in Polymer Science and Technology


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Volume Four discusses the applications of radiation curing and provides a synopsis of the latest research in coatings; graphic arts; microelectronics; optical fibres; adhesives; 3D machining; membranes and holographic optical elements as well as considering the worldwide trends in the market.




Radiation Curing in Polymer Science and Technology


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Volume three deals specifically with the role of monomers and resins in radiation curing. The nature of the backbone of ologomers leads to the ultimate physical or chemical properties of the UV-cured material. This chapter also covers aspects of the chemistry of these compounds in relation to their end uses.




Radiation Curing


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Striking a balance between the scientific and technological aspects of radiation curing, this work includes both a summary of current knowledge as well as many chapters which present the first comprehensive accounts of their subjects.




Radiation Processing of Polymer Materials and Its Industrial Applications


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This text examines the effect of radiation on polymers and the versatility of its industrial applications. By helping readers understand and solve problems associated with radiation processing of polymers, it serves as an important reference and fills a gap in the literature. Radiation processing can significantly improve important properties of polymers, however, there are still misconceptions about processing polymers by using ionizing radiation. This book explains the radiation processing of polymeric materials used in many industrial products including cars, airplanes, computers, and TVs. It even addresses emerging "green" issues like biomaterials and hydrogels.




Radiation Technology for Advanced Materials:


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Radiation Technology for Advanced Materials presents a range of radiation technology applications for advanced materials. The book aims to bridge the gap between researchers and industry, describing current uses and future prospects. It describes the mature radiation processing technology used in preparing heat shrinkable materials and in wire and cable materials, giving commercial cases. In addition, the book illustrates future applications, including high-performance fibers, special self-lubricating materials, special ultra-fine powder materials, civil fibers, natural polymeric materials, battery separator membranes, special filtration materials and metallic nanomaterials. Chapters cover radiation technology in high-performance fiber and functional textiles, radiation crosslinking and typical applications, radiation crosslinking for polymer foaming material, radiation degradation and application, radiation emulsion polymerization, radiation effects of ionic liquids, radiation technology in advanced new materials, and future prospects. - Presents a range of radiation technology applications and their application to advanced materials - Covers the mature radiation processing technology used to prepare heat shrinkable materials and wire cable materials, describing real-world commercial applications - Shows the promising application of radiation technology in preparing high-performance Si and carbon fibers - Describes the radiation degradation/radiation effect used to prepare fine powder materials - Discusses radiation modification and radiation grafting techniques used to synthesize materials, such as civil fibers, natural polymeric materials and others




Processing and Finishing of Polymeric Materials, 2 Volume Set


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An authoritative reference on the processing and finishing of polymeric materials for scientists and practitioners Owing to their versatility and wide range of applications, polymeric materials are of great commercial importance. Manufacturing processes of commercial products are designed to meet the requirements of the final product and are influenced by the physical and chemical properties of the polymeric material used. Based on Wiley's renowned Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Processing and Finishing of Polymeric Materials provides comprehensive, up-to-date details on the latest manufacturing technologies, including blending, compounding, extrusion,molding, and coating. Written by prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions from around the globe, this reference features more than forty selected reprints from the Encyclopedia as well as new contributions, providing unparalleled coverage of such topics as: Additives Antistatic agents Bleaching Blowing agents Calendaring Casting Coloring processes Dielectric heating Electrospinning Embedding Processing and Finishing of Polymeric Materials is an ideal resource for polymer and materials scientists, chemists, chemical engineers, materials scientists, process engineers, and consultants, and serves as a valuable addition to libraries of chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science in industry, academia, and government.




Industrial Photoinitiators


Book Description

The use of photoinitiators in the UV curing process shows remarkable possibilities in myriad applications. Highlighting critical factors such as reactivity, cure speeds, and application details, Industrial Photoinitiators: A Technical Guide is a practical, accessible, industrially oriented text that explains the theory, describes the products, and