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Handbook of Fillers, Fifth Edition discusses the rapidly advancing field of fillers, the substances added to plastics and composites that add value by improving and modifying the properties of materials and reducing costs. This new edition is an essential reference for engineers and scientists using fillers in a range of materials, including plastics, rubber, adhesives, and paper. Designed to be a comprehensive reference for both experienced practitioners and those new to the field, it covers available fillers and their properties, their effect on filled materials, their rheology and flammability, recycling considerations, and their use in practical applications.
The book offers a direct comparison of general-purpose fillers (micron-size fillers) and nanofillers. The first section covers the grades of fillers available in the world market, dividing them into eight groups and analyzing their properties, applications, and sources. The second section discusses the effects of filler incorporation with ten chapters covering the mechanical properties of compounded materials, the effect of the filler on the material rheology, the morphology of the filled system, the material durability, flammability and recycling, the structure of interphase, chemical interphase, chemical interactions, interaction with and effect on other additive, fillers use in material compounds, and the analytical methods of testing fillers and filled materials. The final section is devoted to the application of fillers on an industrial scale. Filler transportation, storage, processing, and equipment used for these purposes are discussed, as are quality control of fillers, formulation with fillers, different processing methods, and health and safety issues.
List of contents
1. Introduction2. Souces of fillers, their chemical composition, properties and morphology3. Fillers transportation, storage, and processing4. Quality control of fillers5. Physical properties of fillers and filled materials6. Chemical properties of fillers and filled materials7. Organization of interface and matrix containing fillers8. The effect of fillers on the mechanical properties of filled materials9. The effect of fillers on rheological properties of filled materials10. Morphology of filled systems11. Effect of fillers on exposure to different environments12. Flammability of filled materials13. Influence of fillers on performance of other additives and vice versa14. Testing methods in filled systems15. Fillers in commercial polymers16. Filler in materials combinations17. Formulation with fillers18. Fillers in different processing methods19. Fillers in different products20. Hazards in filler use
About the author
George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.
