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Reactive Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications: A Concise Guide to Industrial Polymers, Third Edition introduces engineers and scientists to a range of reactive polymers and then details their applications and performance benefits. Basic principles and industrial processes are described for each class of reactive resin (thermoset), as well as additives, the curing process, applications and uses. The initial chapters are devoted to individual resin types (e.g., epoxides, cyanacrylates), followed by more general chapters on topics such as reactive extrusion and dental applications. Injection molding of reactive polymers, radiation curing, thermosetting elastomers, and reactive extrusion equipment are covered as well.
The use of reactive polymers enables manufacturers to make chemical changes at a late stage in the production process, which, in turn, cause changes in performance and properties. Material selection and control of the reaction are essential to achieve optimal performance. Material new to this edition includes the most recent developments, applications and commercial products for each chemical class of thermosets, as well as sections on fabrication methods, reactive biopolymers, recycling of reactive polymers and case studies.
List of contents
1. Unsaturated Polyester Resins2. Poly(urethane)s3. Epoxy Resins4. Phenol/Formaldehyde Resins5. Urea/Formaldehyde Resins6. Melamine Resins7. Furan Resins8. Silicones9. Acrylic Resins10. Cyanate Ester Resins11. Bismaleimide Resins12. Terpene Resins13. Cyanoacrylates14. Benzocyclobutene Resins15. Reactive Extrusion16. Compatibilization17. Rheology Control18. Grafting19. Acrylic Dental Fillers20. Toners
About the author
Dr. Fink is a Professor of Macromolecular Chemistry at Montanuniversit Leoben, Austria.
