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`1 . Plastics Waste: Recovery of Economic Value, Jacob Leidner 1. Plastics Waste: Recovery of Economic Value, Jacob Leidner
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`2. Polyester Molding Compounds, Robert Burns 2. Polyester Molding Compounds, Robert Burns
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`3. Carbon Black-Polymer Composites: The Physics of Electrically Conducting 3. Carbon Black-Polymer Composites: The Physics of Electrically Conducting
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`Composites, edited by Enid Keil Sichel Composites, edited by Enid Keil Sichel
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`4. The Strength and Stiffness of Polymers, edited by Anagnostis E. Zach 4. The Strength and Stiffness of Polymers, edited by Anagnostis E. Zach
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`5. Selecting Thermoplastics for Engineering Applications, Charles P. Mac(cid:173)5. Selecting Thermoplastics for Engineering Applications, Charles P. Mac(cid:173)
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`6. Engineering with Rigid PVC: Processability and Applications, edited by I. 6. Engineering with Rigid PVC: Processability and Applications, edited by I.
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`7. Computer-Aided Design of Polymers and Composites, D. H. Kaelble 7. Computer-Aided Design of Polymers and Composites, D. H. Kaelble
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`8. Engineering Thermoplastics: Properties and Applications, edited by James M. 8. Engineering Thermoplastics: Properties and Applications, edited by James M.
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`Margolis Margolis
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`9. Structural Foam: A Purchasing and Design Guide, Bruce C. Wendle 9. Structural Foam: A Purchasing and Design Guide, Bruce C. Wendle
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`1 0. Plastics in Architecture: A Guide to Acrylic and Polycarbonate, Ralph 10. Plastics in Architecture: A Guide to Acrylic and Polycarbonate, Ralph
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`11. Metal-Filled Polymers: Properties and Applications, edited by Swapan K. 11. Metal-Filled Polymers: Properties and Applications, edited by Swapan K.
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`12. Plastics Technology Handbook, Manas Chanda and Salil K. Roy
`12. Plastics Technology Handbook, Manas Chanda and Sa/if K. Roy
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`13. Reaction Injection Molding Machinery and Processes, F. Melvin Sweeney 13. Reaction Injection Molding Machinery and Processes, F. Melvin Sweeney
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`14. Practical Thermoforming: Principles and Applications, John Florian 14. Practical Thermoforming: Principles and Applications, John Florian
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`15. Injection and Compression Molding Fundamentals, edited by Avraam I. 15. Injection and Compression Molding Fundamentals, edited by Avraam I.
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`16. Polymer Mixing and Extrusion Technology, Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff 16. Polymer Mixing and Extrusion Technology, Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff
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`17. High Modulus Polymers: Approaches to Design and Development, edited by 17. High Modulus Polymers: Approaches to Design and Development, edited by
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`18. Corrosion-Resistant Plastic Composites in Chemical Plant Design, John H.
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`20. Rubber Compounding: Principles, Materials, and Techniques, Fred \1\1. 20. Rubber Compounding: PrinCiples, Materials, and Techniques, Fred W.
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`21 . Thermoplastic Polymer Additives: Theory and Practice, edited by John T. 21. Thermoplastic Polymer Additives: Theory and Practice, edited by John T.
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`22. · Emulsion Polymer Technology, Robert D. Athey, Jr. 22 .. Emulsion Polymer Technology, Robert D. Athey, Jr.
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`25. Computational Modeling of Polymers, edited by Jozef Bicerano
`25. Computational Modeling of Polymers, edited by Jozef Bicerano
`26. Plastics Technology Handbook: Second Edition, Revised and Expanded,
`26. Plastics Technology Handbook: Second Edition, Revised and Expanded,
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`27. Prediction of Polymer Properties, Jozef Bicerano
`27. Prediction of Polymer Properties, Jozef Bicerano
`28. Ferroelectric Polymers: Chemistry, Physics, and Applications, edited by
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`29. Degradable Polymers, Recycling, and Plastics Waste Management, edited
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`30. Polymer Toughening, edited by Charles B. Arends
`30. Polymer Toughening, edited by Charles B. Arends
`31. Handbook of Applied Polymer Processing Technology, edited by Nicholas P.
`31. Handbook of Applied Polymer Processing Technology, edited by Nicholas P.
`Cheremisinoff and Paul N. Cheremisinoff
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`32. Diffusion in Polymers, edited by P. Neogi
`32. Diffusion in Polymers, edited by P. Neogi
`33. Polymer Devolatilization, edited by Ramon J. Albalak
`33. Polymer Devolatilization, edited by Ramon J. Albalak
`34. Anionic Polymerization: Principles and Practical Applications, Henry L. Hsieh and
`34. Anionic Polymerization: Principles and Practical Applications, Henry L. Hsieh and
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`40. Macromolecular Design of Polymeric Materials, edited by Koichi Hatada, Tatsuki
`40. Macromolecular Design of Polymeric Materials, edited by Koichi Hatada, Tatsuki
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`41. Handbook of Thermoplastics, edited by Olagoke Olabisi
`41. Handbook of Thermoplastics, edited by Olagoke Olabisi
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`Preface Preface
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`The global thermoplastics market, representing approximately 10% of the worldwide chem(cid:173)The global thermoplastics market, representing approximately 10% of the worldwide chem(cid:173)
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`ical industry, is the fastest growing segment of the world economy. This growth is being ical industry, is the fastest growing segment of the world economy. This growth is being
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`driven by several forces, among which are the following: (a) the widening sphere as well driven by several forces, among which are the following: (a) the widening sphere as well
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`as the demanding requirements of the emerging thermoplastics applications; (b) the need to as the demanding requirements of the emerging thermoplastics applications; (b) the need to
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`conserve the dwindling natural resources and the environment; (c) competitive basic, conserve the dwindling natural resources and the environment; ( c) competitive basic,
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`mission-oriented, and applied R&D (corporate, national, or international); and (d) the rev(cid:173)mission-oriented, and applied R&D (corporate, national, or international); and (d) the rev(cid:173)
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`olutionary and evolutionary scientific and technological innovations that indicate that sci(cid:173)olutionary and evolutionary scientific and technological innovations that indicate that sci(cid:173)
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`entists and engineers, in a paradigm shift, are making a fundamental break from the past. entists and engineers, in a paradigm shift, are making a fundamental break from the past.
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`«Tailor-made" materials with controlled microstructures are beginning to emerge not only in «Tailor-made" materials with controlled microstructures are beginning to emerge not only in
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`polyolefins and other commodity thermoplastics, but also in polar thermoplastics, thermo(cid:173)polyolefins and other commodity thermoplastics, but also in polar thermoplastics, thermo(cid:173)
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`plastics elastomers, synthetic water soluble thermoplastics, high performance thermoplastics, plastics elastomers, synthetic water soluble thermoplastics, high performance thermoplastics,
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`high temperature thermoplastics, specialty thermoplastics for super-function membranes, con(cid:173)high temperature thermoplastics, specialty thermoplastics for super-function membranes, con(cid:173)
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`ducting thermoplastics, polymeric nonlinear optical (NLO) materials systems, liquid crys-ducting thermoplastics, polymeric nonlinear optical (NLO) materials systems, liquid crys-
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`talline polymers, and advanced thermoplastics composites for structural applications. talline polymers, and advanced thermoplastics composites for structural applications.
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`This Handbook of Thermoplastics underscores these emerging developments and This Handbook of Thermoplastics underscores these emerging developments and
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`serves as an authoritative source for a worldwide audience in industry, academia, govern(cid:173)serves as an authoritative source for a worldwide audience in industry, academia, govern(cid:173)
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`ment and nongovernment organizations. It provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage ment and nongovernment organizations. It provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage
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`for each thermoplastic in terms of the following: for each thermoplastic in terms of the following:
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`• History, development, and commercialization milestones
`• History, development, and commercialization milestones
`• Polymer formation mechanisms and process technologies
`• Polymer formation mechanisms and process technologies
`• Structural and phase characteristics as they affect use properties
`• Structural and phase characteristics as they affect use properties
`• Blends, alloys, copolymers, composites and their commercial relevance
`• Blends, alloys, copolymers, composites and their commercial relevance
`• Processing, performance properties, and applications
`• Processing, performance properties, and applications
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`• Any other issue that relates to current and prospective developments in science, • Any other issue that relates to current and prospective developments in science,
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`t~chnology, environmental impact, and commercial viability t~chnology, environmental impact, and commercial viability
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`These points were regarded as guidelines and every contributor was urged to choose These points were regarded as guidelines and every contributor was urged to choose
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`a polymer-specific format that would make the handbook a timeless reference. A thorny a polymer-specific format that would make the handbook a timeless reference. A thorny
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`element for each author, and indeed a most important issue that will continue to challenge element for each author, and indeed a most important issue that will continue to challenge
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`the thermoplastics industry into the next century, relates to environmental waste. The the thermoplastics industry into the next century, relates to environmental waste. The
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`industry has worked long and hard to develop products capable of withstanding extreme industry has worked long and hard to develop products capable of withstanding extreme
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`and/or aggressive conditions and having a long life. The rapid proliferation of thermoplastics and/or aggressive conditions and having a long life. The rapid proliferation of thermoplastics
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`in an impressive array of applications is evidence of the success of the thermoplastics in an impressive array of applications is evidence of the success of the thermoplastics
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`industry, but this very success implies that many thermoplastics, discarded after they have industry, but this very success implies that many thermoplastics, discarded after they have
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`fulfilled their purposes, will pose a formidable disposal challenge. fulfilled their purposes, will pose a formidable disposal challenge.
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`The Handbook of Thermoplastics is composed of 42 chapters prepared by 70 con(cid:173)The Handbook of Thermoplastics is composed of 42 chapters prepared by 70 con(cid:173)
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`tributors from 18 countries. It contains more than 4000 bibliographic citations plus over tributors from 18 countries. It contains more than 4000 bibliographic citations plus over
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`. 500 tables and figures. Each chapter includes full references at the end of each chapter. . 500 tables and figures. Each chapter includes full references at the end of each chapter.
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`Each chapter has been edited, reviewed and revised where necessary, but the authors are Each chapter has been edited, reviewed and revised where necessary, but the authors are
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`responsible for the content. Although no attempt was made to rigorously group the chapters responsible for the content. Although no attempt was made to rigorously group the chapters
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`into subsections, there are some subtle groupings as well as grouping overlaps. This is into subsections, there are some subtle groupings as well as grouping overlaps. This is
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`inspired by the reality of the changing thermoplastics industry with its overlapping product inspired by the reality of the changing thermoplastics industry with its overlapping product
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`families, flexible output, and thermoplastics applications. A pragmatic approach was taken, families, flexible output, and thermoplastics applications. A pragmatic approach was taken,
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`based on the conventional wisdom embodied in the broad classification of thermoplastics based on the conventional wisdom embodied in the broad classification of thermoplastics
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`in terms of their applications loosely superimposed on their general spectrum of perfor(cid:173)in terms of their applications loosely superimposed on their general spectrum of perfor(cid:173)
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`mance properties, namely, commodity, transitional, engineering, high performance, and mance properties, namely, commodity, transitional, engineering, high performance, and
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`high temperature. The final outcome, representing a cohesive treatment premised on this high temperature. The final outcome, representing a cohesive treatment premised on this
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`particular perspective, illustrates the phenomenal progress and the still evolving panoply particular perspective, illustrates the phenomenal progress and the still evolving panoply
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`of thermoplastics. of thermoplastics.
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`The first 12 chapters focus on polymeric materials that are essentially ethenoid in The first 12 chapters focus on polymeric materials that are essentially ethenoid in
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`origin. Chapters 1 and 2 are devoted to polyolefins; Chapters 2, 3, and 4 treat stereoregular origin. Chapters 1 and 2 are devoted to polyolefins; Chapters 2, 3, and 4 treat stereoregular
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`nonpolar and polar thermoplastics; and Chapters 4, 6, and 7 relate to styrenic thermo(cid:173)nonpolar and polar thermoplastics; and Chapters 4, 6, and 7 relate to styrenic thermo(cid:173)
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`plastics. Water-soluble polymers (Chapters 12 and 13) are discussed prior to the thermo(cid:173)plastics. Water-soluble polymers (Chapters 12 and 13) are discussed prior to the thermo(cid:173)
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`plastics based on cellulose (Chapter 14), the most abundant organic substances found in plastics based on cellulose (Chapter 14), the most abundant organic substances found in
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`nature. Elastomeric materials are discussed in Chapters 15, 16, and 17. The polyester(cid:173)nature. Elastomeric materials are discussed in Chapters 15, 16, and 17. The polyester(cid:173)
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`based polymers are covered in Chapters 17-20, while polyarylates (Chapter 25), which based polymers are covered in Chapters 17-20, while polyarylates (Chapter 25), which
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`are wholly aromatic polyesters, and the Hquid crystalline polymers (Chapter 41), which are wholly aromatic polyesters, and the Hquid crystalline polymers (Chapter 41), which
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`include a significant percentage of polyester-based materials, appear independently because include a significant percentage of polyester-based materials, appear independently because
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`of their uniqueness. of their uniqueness.
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`The compatibilized thermoplastic blends (Chapter 21) are intimately related to, and The compatibilized thermoplastic blends (Chapter 21) are intimately related to, and
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`indeed form the basis for, some of the key methods used in the toughening of thermo(cid:173)indeed form the basis for, some of the key methods used in the toughening of thermo(cid:173)
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`plastics (Chapter 22). The current and emerging engineering, high performance, and high plastics (Chapter 22). The current and emerging engineering, high performance, and high
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`temperature thermoplastics are contiguous to each other (Chapters 18-20, 23-33, and temperature thermoplastics are contiguous to each other (Chapters 18-20, 23-33, and
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`36-41), interspersed with a few general but related chapters. To achieve some dovetailing, 36-41), interspersed with a few general but related chapters. To achieve some dovetailing,
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`the chapters on conducting thermoplastics (Chapter 34) and conducting thermoplastics the chapters on conducting thermoplastics (Chapter 34) and conducting thermoplastics
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`composites (Chapter 35) are placed after polyphenylene sulfide [PPS] (Chapter 32) and composites (Chapter 35) are placed after polyphenylene sulfide [PPS] (Chapter 32) and
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`polyphenylene vinylene [PPV] (Chapter 33). This is because PPV, even without a doping polyphenylene vinylene [PPV] (Chapter 33). This is because PPv, even without a doping
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`agent, possesses a good measure of intrinsic conductivity, and PPS, upon doping with agent, possesses a good measure of intrinsic conductivity, and PPS, upon doping with
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`selected agents, is capable of significant electron conductivity. The advanced thermoplas(cid:173)selected agents, is capable of significant electron conductivity. The advanced thermoplas(cid:173)
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`tics composites (Chapter 42) are discussed last to permit the prerequisite discussion of the tics composites (Chapter 42) are discussed last to permit the prerequisite discussion of the
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`relevant matrix materials on which the various composites are based. relevant matrix materials on which the various composites are based.
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`It is hoped that this single-volume collective work will serve its intended purposes, It is hoped that this single-volume collective work will serve its intended purposes,
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`contributing to the dialogue on questions that will continue to arise: What should be the contributing to the dialogue on questions that will continue to arise: What should be the
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`priorities and targets for future development and future investments in the thermoplastics priorities and targets for future development and future investments in the thermoplastics
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`industry? What are the prospective developmental patterns? What will be the available industry? What are the prospective developmental patterns? What will be the available
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`opportunities and the prevailing threats? What are the possible strategic approaches? What,
`opportunities and the prevailing threats? What are the possible strategic approaches? What,
`in short, are the new sets of thermoplastics products that are likely to be produced and
`in short, are the new sets of thermoplastics products that are likely to be produced and
`what process technologies are likely to be used to manufacture them in the 21st century
`what process technologies are likely to be used to manufacture them in the 21st century
`and beyond?
`and beyond?
`The efforts of the contributors in preparing and revising their manuscripts for the
`The efforts of the contributors in preparing and revising their manuscripts for the
`handbook are deeply appreciated. During the course of preparing her manuscript, the
`handbook are deeply appreciated. During the course of preparing her manuscript, the
`author of Chapter 4, Vittoria Vittoria, lost her husband, Francesco de Candia, who made
`author of Chapter 4, Vittoria Vittoria, lost her husband, Francesco de Candia, who made
`outstanding contributions to the study of syndiotactic polystyrene. I commend her forti(cid:173)
`outstanding contributions to the study of syndiotactic polystyrene. I commend her forti(cid:173)
`tude; her contribution is an essential memorial essay. Life, they say, is intimately entwined
`tude; her contribution is an essential memorial essay. Life, they say, is intimately entwined
`with death. I congratulate Emilia Di Pace on the birth of a child during the course of
`with death. I congratulate Emilia Di Pace on the birth of a child during the course of
`preparing her co-authored manuscript. I am delighted to thank M. Jamal El-Hibri for his
`preparing her co-authored manuscript. I am delighted to thank M. Jamal El-Hibri for his
`support and for relaying information to some specific contributors. I acknowledge the
`support and for relaying information to some specific contributors. I acknowledge the
`support of the Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhah(cid:173)
`support of the Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhah(cid:173)
`ran, Saudi Arabia. As always, I am indebted to my wife and friend, Juliet Enakeme Olabisi,
`ran, Saudi Arabia. As always, I am indebted to my wife and friend, Juliet Enakeme Olabisi,
`for a considerable amount of assistance, and to the youngest members of the family(cid:173)
`for a: considerable amount of assistance, and to the youngest members of the family(cid:173)
`Toyosi, Wande, and Simisola-who, though apparently unimpressed by the handbook
`Toyosi, Wande, and Simisola-who, though apparently unimpressed by the handbook
`project, diligently handled the attendant volume of fax messages.
`project, diligently handled the attendant volume of fax messages.
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`Contents
`Contents
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`Preface
`Preface
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`Contributors
`Contributors
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`1. Conventional Polyolefins
`1. Conventional Polyolefins
`Olagoke Olabisi
`Olagoke Olabisi
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`2. New Polyolefins
`2. New Polyolefins
`Michael Arndt
`Michael Arndt
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`3. Stereoregular Polar Thermoplastics
`3. Stereoregular Polar Thermoplastics
`Olagoke Olabisi and Michael Arndt
`Olagoke Olabisi and Michael Arndt
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`4. Syndiotactic Polystyrene
`4. Syndiotactic Polystyrene
`Vittoria Vittoria
`Vittoria Vittoria
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`5. Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC): Fracture and
`5. Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC): Fracture and
`Fatigue Properties
`Fatigue Properties
`Ho-Sung Kim and Yiu-Wing Mai
`Ho-Sung Kim and Yiu-Wing Mai
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`6. Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Polymers
`6. Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Polymers
`Moh Ching Oliver Chang, Benny David, Trishna Ray-Chaudhuri,
`Moh Ching Oliver Chang, Benny David, Trishna Ray-Chaudhuri,
`Liqing L. Sun, and Russell P. Wong
`Liqing L. Sun, and Russell P. Wong
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`7. Styrene Copolymers
`7. Styrene Copolymers
`Martin J. Guest
`Martin J. Guest
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`8. Polyacrylonitrile
`8. Poly acrylonitrile
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`J ohannis C. Simitzis
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`9. Polyacrylates
`9. Polyacrylates
`Thomas P. Davis
`Thomas P. Davis
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`10. Polyacrylamides
`10. Polyacrylamides
`David Hunkeler and Jose Hernandez Barajas
`David Hunkeler and Jose Hernandez Barajas
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`11. Vinyl Acetate Polymers
`11. Vinyl Acetate Polymers
`C. Fonseca
`C. Fonseca
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`12. Vinyl Alcohol Polymers
`12. Vinyl Alcohol Polymers
`Shuji Matsuzawa
`Shuji Matsuzawa
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`13. Synthetic Water-Soluble Polymers
`13. Synthetic Water-Soluble Polymers
`Edgar Bortel
`Edgar Bortel
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`14. Cellulose Plastics
`14. Cellulose Plastics
`David N. -S. Hon
`David N. -So Hon
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`15. Thermoplastic Elastomers
`15. Thermoplastic Elastomers
`Naba K. Dutta, Anil K. Bhowmick, and Namita Roy Choudhury
`Naba K. Dutta, Ani! K. Bhowmick, and Namita Roy Choudhury
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`16. Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
`16. Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
`Kuo-Huang Hsieh, Der-Chau Liao, and Yuan-Chen Chern
`Kuo-Huang Hsieh, Der-Chau Liao, and Yuan-Chen Chern
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`17. Polyester-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers
`17. Polyester-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers
`R. W. M. van Berkel, Rein J. M. Borggreve, C. L. van der Sluijs,
`R. W. M. van Berkel, Rein J. M. Borggreve, C. L. van der Sluijs,
`and G. H. Werumeus Buning
`and G. H. Werumeus Buning
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`18. Thermoplastic Polyesters
`18. Thermoplastic Polyesters
`Miguel Arroyo
`Miguel Arroyo
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`19. Polyethylene Terephthalate
`19. Polyethylene Terephthalate
`Stoyko Fakirov
`Stoyko Fakirov
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`20. Polyputylene Terephthalate
`20. Polybutylene Terephthalate
`R. W. M. van Berkel, Edwin A. A. van Hartingsveldt,
`R. W. M. van Berkel, Edwin A. A. van Hartingsveldt,
`and C. L. van der Sluijs
`and C. L. van der Sluijs
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`21. Compatibilized Thermoplastic Blends
`21. Compatibilized Thermoplastic Blends
`Feng-Chih Chang
`Feng-Chih Chang
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`22. Toughening of Thermoplastics
`22. Toughening of Thermoplastics
`Kal1cheng Mai and Jiarui Xu
`Ka11cheng Mai and Jiarui Xu
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`23. Polyacetal
`23. Poly acetal
`Wen-Yen Chiang and Chi-Yuan Huang
`Wen-Yen Chiang and Chi-Yuan Huang
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`24. Polyethers
`24. Polyethers
`Christo B. Tsvetanov
`Christo B. Tsvetanov
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`25. Polyarylates
`25. Polyarylates
`Miguel Arroyo
`Miguel Arroyo
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`26. Polycarbonates
`26. Poly carbonates
`Hoang T. Pham, Sarat Munjal, and Clive P. Bosnyak
`Hoang T. Pham, Sarat Munjal, and Clive P. Bosnyak
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`27 . . · Polyamides
`27. .. Polyamides
`Michail Evstatiev
`Michai! Evstatiev
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`Contents
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`28. Polyimides
`28. Polyimides
`M oriyuki Sato
`M oriyuki Sato
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`29. Polybenzimidazoles
`29. Polybenzimidazoles
`Tai-Shung Chung
`Tai-Shung Chung
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`30. Aromatic Polyhydrazides and Their Corresponding Polyoxadiazoles
`30. Aromatic Polyhydrazides and Their Corresponding Polyoxadiazoles
`Emilia Di Pace, Paola Laurienzo, Mario Malinconico,
`Emilia DiPace, Paola Laurienzo, Mario Malinconico,
`Ezio Martuscelli, and Maria Grazia Volpe
`Ezio Martuscelli, and Maria Grazia Volpe
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`31. Polyphenylquinoxalines
`31. Polyphenylquinoxalines
`Maria Bruma
`Maria Bruma
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`32. Polyphenylene Sulfide
`32. Polyphenylene Sulfide
`Gabriel o. Shonaike
`Gabriel 0. Shonaike
`33. Polyphenylene Vinylene
`33. Polyphenylene Vinylene
`Louis M. Leung
`Louis M. Leung
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`34. Conducting Thermoplastics
`34. Conducting Thermoplastics
`Sukumar Maiti
`Sukumar Maiti
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`35. Conducting Thermoplastics Composites
`35. Conducting Thermoplastics Composites
`Ming Qui Zhang and Han Min Zeng
`Ming Qui Zhang and Han Min Zeng
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`36. Poly(aryl ether sulfone)s
`36. Poly(aryl ether sulfone)s
`M. Jamal El-Hibri, Jon Nazabal, Jose I. Eguiazabal,
`M. Jamal El-Hibri, Jon Nazabal, Jose I. Eguiazabal,
`and Andone Arzak
`and Andone Arzak
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`37. Poly(aryl ether ketone)s
`37. Poly(aryl etherketone)s
`Mukerrem Cakmak
`Mukerrem Cakmak
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`38. Poly(aryl ether ketones-co-sulfones)
`38. Poly(aryl ether ketones-co-sulfones)
`Jacques Devaux, Veronique Carlier, and Yann Bourgeois
`Jacques Devaux, Veronique Carlier, and Yann Bourgeois
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`39. Poly(aryl ether ketone amide)s
`39. Poly(aryl ether ketone amide)s
`Mitsuru Ueda
`Mitsuru Ueda
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`40. Polytetrafluoroethylene
`40. Polytetrafluoroethylene
`Thierry A. Blanchet
`Thierry