Fundamentals of Polymer Degradation and Stabilization

During the past decade, the field of polymer degradation and stabilization has become a subject of central importance in polymer science and technology. This book provides a fundamental source of information designed for those with only a basic understanding of the background of the field.

List of contents

Polymer strucutre and stability. Thermal stabilization of polymers. Introductory photochemistry and photochemical reactions. Photodegradation and photooxidation of polymers. Photostabilization of polymers. Photodegradable polymers. Effects of dyes and pigments. Lightfastness of dyes and pigments. Index.

Product details

• Authors: N Allen, N S Allen, N. S. Allen, N.S. Allen, Norman S. Allen, M Edge, M. Edge
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.06.2009
• EAN: 9781851667734
• ISBN: 978-1-85166-773-4
• No. of pages: 201
• Weight: 484 g
• Illustrations: VII, 201 p.
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Chemical engineering