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Handbook of Antistatics, Second Edition, is the only comprehensive handbook to cover all aspects of antistatic agents, including a complete review of existing literature and patent information on additives capable of modifying properties of materials to make them antistatic, conductive, and/or EMI shielding.
Information on the use of additives in various polymers is divided into types and concentrations of antistatics used, the potential effect of antistatics on the polymer and other additives, and examples of typical formulations used for processing of polymers containing the antistatic additive.
Each chapter addresses specific properties and applications of antistatic agents, including methods of quality control, compatibility of antistatic agents, and various polymer matrices (along with performance implications), incorporation methods, health and safety, and environmental implications.
List of contents
1. Introduction2. Types Of Antistatic Agents3. Typical Methods Of Quality Control Of Antistatics4. Electrostatic Hazards5. Ignition Hazards And Preventive Measures6. Mechanisms Of Action Of Antistatic Agents7. Compatibility Of Antistatic Agents With Matrix And Their Performance8. Antistatic Agent Motion And Diffusion9. Structure And Distribution Of Non-Migrating Antistatics10. Antistatic Agent Incorporation Method And Its Performance11. Antistatic Agents And Other Components Of Formulation12. Effect Of Antistatic Agents On Some Properties Of Compounded Materials13. Antistatic Agent Selection For Specific Polymers14. Antistatic Agents In Polymer Blends15. Antistatic Agents In Various Industrial Products16. Antistatic Agents In Various Processing Methods17. Specialized Analytical Methods In Antistatic Agent Testing18. Mathematical Modelling Of Antistatic Properties19. Health And Safety Issues With Antistatic Agents20. The Environmental Fate Of Representative Antistatic Agents And Components21. Regulations And Data22. Personal Protection
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.
