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Properties and Applications of Elastomeric Polysulfides

Author : T. C. P. Lee

Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 26,91 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9781859571583

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Book Description

The specialist properties of polysulfide polymers were immediately recognised on discovery, and technology was soon developed to convert these materials into useful products. In this Rapra Review Report, the author describes the factors controlling the structure of polysulfide polymers and the properties which influence their use and performance in products. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.





Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Impact of Polymeric Products

Author : T. J. O'Neill

Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 38,90 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781859573648

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Book Description

This review describes the process of life cycle analysis in some detail. It describes the different organisations involved in researching and applying these techniques and the database resources being used to generate comparative reports. The overview explains the factors to be considered, the terminology, the organisations involved in developing these techniques and the legislation which is driving the whole process forward. The ISO standards relating to environmental management are also discussed briefly in the document. Design for the environment is covered in the report. This review is accompanied by summaries of selected papers on life cycle analysis and environmental impact from the Rapra Polymer Library database.



Polyolefin Foams

Author : Nigel Mills

Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 14,70 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781859574348

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Polyolefin Foams are a relatively recent development compared to the other types of foam. Topics covered in this review include: processing and the properties required for successful foam production, the molecular structures necessary, the mechanical and thermal properties and how these can be used to best advantage, markets and applications. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from the Polymer Library database.



Analysis of Thermoset Materials, Precursors and Products

Author : Martin J. Forrest

Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 21,82 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781859573907

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This report presents an overview of the chemical analysis of thermosets. Materials based on thermosets present the analyst with considerable challenges due to their complexity and the wide range of polymer types and additives available. This review sets out to present an introduction to the analytical techniques and methods that are used to characterise and carry out quality control work on thermosets, investigate the failure of thermosets products and to deformulate thermoset compounds. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject.



Polymer Enhancement of Technical Textiles

Author : Roy W. Buckley

Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 27,45 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781859573952

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Technical d104iles are high performance speciality materials. Applications are found in inflatable structures, tents, as reinforcement in composites for construction, as body armour and vehicle protection, in filters, as a base for flexible printed circuits, hose, conveyor belts and tyres. Polymer Enhancement of Technical d104iles examines the potential for these materials. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database.



Polymer/layered Silicate Nanocomposites

Author : Masami Okamoto

Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 13,33 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781859573914

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The review sets out to highlight the major developments in this field over the last decade. The different techniques used to prepare PLS nanocomposites are covered. The physicochemical characterisation of PLS nanocomposites and the improved materials properties that those materials can display are discussed. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.



Plastic Flame Retardants

Author : J. Innes

Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 44,34 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781859574355

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This review sets out to describe the types of flame retardants available for compounding into plastics materials, mechanisms of action and uses. This review provides a clear overview of the state-of-the-art of flame retardancy for plastics. It highlights the new developments and the potential problems with legislation, together with the benefits to end users of protection from fire hazards. This review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library.



Geosynthetics

Author : David I. Cook

Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 34,60 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9781859573754

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Book Description

Geosynthetics often play critical roles in civil engineering and it is important that the materials in use can withstand the physical and chemical pressures of the environment. These range from resistance to leachates from landfill to resistance to root damage in soil liners, as well as standard properties such as resistance to creep, oxidation and UV light, and tensile strength. This Rapra Review Report discusses the polymers used in each category of geosynthetics, production methods, test methods and applications. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject.



Rubbers in Contact with Food

Author : J.A. Sidwell

Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Page : 140 pages

File Size : 48,77 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9781859572214

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This report provides an excellent, clearly written report on the state-of-the-art of food contact elastomers. In the UK, the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (MAFF), industry and Rapra have combined forces to study the issues surrounding rubbers in contact with food. A survey has been carried out of the food processing industry to determine which rubber products come into contact with food, contact area, duration of contact and temperature of contact. The results of this survey are found in the report and a compilation of data tables on each food industry studied is included as an appendix. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.