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as rubber, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
Materials........................................................... 3-17
In addition, our technical and business books
cover topics on rubber and rubber processes Manufacturing & Processing.......................... 18-27
in the various rubber and rubber-related Properties, Analysis & Testing.................... 28-35
industries covering many applications.
Products & Applications............................... 36-42
Business and medical device books have been Environment, Health & Legislation............. 43-44
added to the bookstore and the selection is
Recycling...............................................................45
growing every month. Newer publications
and relevant texts are added as members Reference........................................................ 46-51
express their technical education and Spanish Language......................................... 52-54
continuing education needs to the Division.
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Materials
Troubleshooting Rubber Elastomer Processing:

Problems Formulas and Tables
by John Sommer by Werner Kleemann and Kurt Weber
Problems can occur during the many steps involved Chemists and engineers working on further
in the manufacture and use of rubber products. development and optimization of rubber compounds
There are challenges in selecting and combining for the rubber industry require characteristic
materials to form a rubber compound, mixing and processing equipment values for a large number of compound ingredients, as well as information
under varied conditions, or using the finished product in different conditions on how these ingredients influence the processing operation and the prop-
and environments. From materials to processes to products, this book erties of the vulcanised product. In this volume, these characteristic values
troubleshoots many of the different rubber-related problems and suggests and the functional correlations, which used to be scattered over a wide
approaches to solve them. Numerous case studies and references are variety of reference books, publications and company literature, are
included. combined, offering a fundamental tool for the rubber engineer and processor.
The goal of Elastomer Processing is to provide a fundamental tool for
Item # HAG053 Member Price: $116.96 Non-Member Price: $129.95 chemists working in the field of compounding, using calculation functions,
evaluation methods and tables of material characteristics. The equations
Hardback: 297 pages
and calculation methods set out in this book, together with the various
Publisher: Hanser Gardner Publications product tables, can be used to calculate influences on the property profile
ISBN-10: 1569905533 ISBN-13: 978-1569905531 of compound systems from the functional relationships presented. The time
and outlay spent on experimental work can thus be reduced and the risk of
erroneous developments can be cut back.
Table of Contents:
Raw Materials Supply Chain 1. Compounds
for Rubber Products 2. Vulcanizates
by John Dick and Charles Rader 3. Polymers
4. Carbon Black
This book provides a current overview of the 5. Plasticizers
chemical supply chain for the global rubber 6. Rubber/Carbon Black/Plasticizer Systems
industry. It also reviews the present and future
international changes and their effects on this 7. Cure
chemical supply chain for rubber producers, compounding ingredient 8. Rubber to Metal Bonding
manufacturers, custom mixers, rubber fabricators, molders, extruders 9. Aging
and others.
10. Characterising Properties of Raw Materials and Additives
The reader will be enabled to understand the chemical connectivity of
11. Statistical Calculation Prodecures
rubber compounding materials to their chemical feedstocks. The reader
should also be able to directly link new commercial changes in 175 12. Signs, Abbreviations and Sources on Toxicity of Chemicals
commonly used chemical feedstocks to hundreds of different rubber 13. Appendix: Physical Units and Their Conversion
compounding ingredients and polymers.
14. Appendix: Greek Alphabet
15. Index
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Materials
Understanding Rubber Processing:

Thermoplastic Elastomers An Introduction
by Geoffrey Holden by Peter S. Johnson
One of the outstanding advantages of TPEs can This book deals with all aspects of rubber
be summarized in a single sentence: They allow processing: mixing, milling, calendering,
rubberlike articles to be produced using the rapid extrusion, molding, testing and specifications
processing techniques developed by the thermoplastic industry. of raw materials, mixed compounds, and end products. It covers the
The commercial development of TPEs enabled the rubber industry to importance of flow behavior (rheology) in rubber processing and combines
utilize new processing techniques including blow molding, comolding basic theory with its application in practice.
and coextrusion, hot melt coating of pressure sensitive adhesives and Rubber Processing is intended for both newcomers to the rubber industry
direct injection molding. New products, new processing techniques, who want an overview of rubber processing and for those who have regular
new properties and new applications have been experienced in the involvement with some aspects of rubber processing, whether as suppliers
last decade. All this is reflected in this general introduction text. to the industry, as processors, or as end-product users.
Table of Contents: Table of Contents:
1. Introduction and Historical Survey 1. Overview of Rubber Processing
2. Classification and Structure 2. Raw Materials Acceptance and Specifications
3. Styrenic Block Copolymers 3. Mixing of Rubber Compounds
4. Multi-Block Copolymers 4. Flow Behavior of Compounds
5. Hard Polymer/Elastomer Combinations 5. Testing of Compounds After Mixing
6. Graft Copolymers, Ionomers, and Core-Shell Morphologies 6. The Curing Process
7. Commercial Applications of Thermoplastic Elastomers 7. Calendering of Rubber
8. Economic Aspects, Tradenames and Glossary, Future 8. Extrusion of Rubber
Developments 9. Molding of Rubber
9. Subject Index 10. Finished Product Testing
11. Index
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ISBN-10: 1569903093 ISBN-13: 978-1569903094

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Materials
Engineering with Rubber: How to Improve Rubber

How to Design Rubber Compounds: 1800
Components, 3rd Edition Experimental Ideas for
edited by Alan N. Gent Problem Solving,
2nd Edition
This new and revised second edition of Engineering by John S. Dick
with Rubber teaches the beginning engineer the
principles of rubber science and technology-what rubber is, how it behaves
and how to design simple engineering components. Rubber compounding is an art as well as a science. The art of rubber
compounding is to achieve the best trade-offs in properties and to meet
This book deals with some basic principles on which successful use of
rubber depends: product performance requirements at acceptable production costs. The
purpose of this book is to provide various experimental ideas for developing
How is an elastomer chosen and a formulation developed? better compounds and solving technical problems.
Why is rubber highly elastic and relatively strong?
This second edition includes more than 1800 experimental ideas to improve
How can one estimate the stiffness, strength and durability of specific rubber properties. Many of the additional ideas are a result of an
rubber products? extensive review of recent journal articles and conference presentations
Review problems appear at the end of most chapters, along with the from rubber societies throughout the world. Other ideas are the result of
answers to these problems, making this book perfect for those new to the 18 renowned industrial experts who compiled a large number of diverse
field, and senior undergraduate or beginning graduate courses in materials experimental suggestions to enhance specific compound properties.
science and engineering.
Rubber compounding is a highly complex endeavor. By reviewing the
Table of Contents: suggestions in this book, the compounder may develop a better sense
1. Introduction, Daniel L. Hertz for how to best achieve a compromise with compound properties when
2. Materials and Compounds, Gary R. Hamed developing new or improving tested rubber recipes.
Bibliography, Problems and Answers
3. Elasticity, Alan N. Gent
Acknowledgments, References, Problems and Answers
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4. Dynamic Mechanical Properties, Alan N. Gent and
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Kenneth W. Scott
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ISBN-10: 1569905339 ISBN-13: 9781569905333
5. Strength, Graham J. Lake and Alan G. Thomas
Bibliography, Problems and Answers
6. Mechanical Fatigue, Maria D. Ellul
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Materials
Thermoplastic Elastomers, Rubber Technology:

3rd Edition Compounding and Testing
by G. Holden, H. R. Kricheldorf and R. P. Quirk for Performance, 2nd Edition
edited by John S. Dick
Thermoplastic elastomers are one of the fastest

growing material groups. They can be processed Rubber Technology: Compounding and Testing for
like thermoplastics but their properties are close to Performance is a practical guide to cost-effective
those of vulcanized elastomers. New products, new processing techniques, formulating of rubber compounds to achieve optimal processing and
new properties and new applications have developed since the publication performance. It provides a thorough discussion of the principles of rubber
of the 2nd edition. All these developments are reflected in the new edition compounding, rubber testing and how various compound changes will
of this well-established standard work. A unique and comprehensive affect different properties and test measurements.
up-to-date guide to all scientific and technical aspects of thermoplastic
Rubber compounding is discussed as a series of interdependent systems
elastomers, this book is indispensable to anyone working in this field.
such as the elastomer system, the filler-oil system, the cure system, etc.
Table of Contents: A holistic approach is used to show how changes in these different
1. Introduction systems will affect specific compound properties.
2. Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers Much attention is given to trade-offs in properties and emphasis is placed
3. Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomers on finding the best balance for compound cost, processing properties and
product performance.
4. Research on Anionic Triblock Copolymers
5. Polyolefin-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers Table of Contents:
6. Thermoplastic Elastomers Based on Halogen-Containing 1. Rubber Compounding
Polyolefins 2. Compound Processing Characteristics and Testing
7. Thermoplastic Elastomers Based on Dynamically Vulcanized 3. Vulcanizate Physical Properties, Performance Characteristics
Elastomer-Thermoplastic Blends and Testing
8. Thermoplastic Polyether Ester Elastomers 4. Rubber Compound Economics
9. Thermoplastic Elastomers Based on PolyamidesIonomeric 5. Technical Project Approach to Experimental Design and
Thermoplastic Elastomers: Early Research Surlyn and Related Compound Development
Polymers
6. Elastomer Selection
10. Research on Ionomeric SystemsThermoplastic Elastomers by
7. General Purpose Elastomers and Blends
Carbocationic Polymerization
8. Specialty Elastomers
11. Macromonomers as Precursors for Thermoplastic Elastomers
9. Polyurethane Elastomers
12. Thermoplastic Elastomers by Controlled/Living Radical
10. Thermoplastic Elastomers
Polymerization
11. Recycled Rubber
13. Block Copolymer Thermodynamics: Theory and Experiment
12. Compounding with Carbon Black and Oil
14. Thermoplastic Interpenetrating Networks
13. Precipitated Silica and Non-Black Filler
15. Polyacrylate-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers
14. Ester Plasticizers and Processing Additives
16. Order/Disorder Transition in Block Polymers
15. Sulfur Cure Systems
17. Applications for Thermoplastic Elastomers
16. Cures for Specialty Elastomers

17. Peroxide Cure Systems
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19. Antidegradants
20. Compounding for Brass/Wire Adhesion
ISBN-10: 1569903646 ISBN-13: 978-1569903643
21. Chemical Blowing Agents
22. Flame Retardants
23. Rubber Mixing

Hardback: 567 pages
ISBN-10: 156990278X ISBN-13: 978-1569904657

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Materials
Thermoplastic and Rubber Engineered Rubber Products:

Compounds: Technology and Introduction to Design,
Physical Chemistry Manufacture and Testing
by James Lindsay White and Kwang-Jea Kim by John G. Sommer
All commercial polymers are compounds that The successful manufacture of engineered
contain additives primarily intended as stabilizers. rubber products is complicated. It involves different
These additives protect the polymer from oxygen, heat and other aspects disciplines, materials and types and designs of equipment.
of the environment. Many available polymer products are compounds that Problems sometimes occur because of insufficient communication among
involve a wide range of ingredients, including commercial products such personnel involved in the development and manufacture of rubber products.
as polypropylene-based thermoplastic elastomers, polyvinyl chloride pipes, This books intent is to improve communication among different disciplines.
mineral-filled polypropylene and pneumatic tire components. Using a systems approach, it is further intended to introduce chemists and
Compounding recipes have generally been designed on the basis of engineers to the unique capabilities of rubber in a wide range of tire and
considering each active ingredient independently and presuming these non-tire products.
ingredients do not interact. This often turns out not to be the case. This book, which incorporates extensive bibliographies in most of its
When the number of components becomes three or more, unexpected sections, can be read by individual section of interest or in its entirety.
consequences often result. The reader is encouraged to obtain relevant references to broaden his
This book describes the components and composition of major types of or her reach.
polymer compounds used in both the thermoplastics and rubber industries.
The intended mechanisms of these additives and their sometimes
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Table of Contents Publisher: Hanser Gardner Publications
ISBN-10: 1569904332 ISBN-13: 978-1569904336
1. Preface VII
2. Overview and Compound Ingredients 1
3. Polymer-Particle Filler Systems 73
4. Polymer Solutions and Swollen Vulcanizates 105 Fatigue, Stress and Strain
5. Polymer Additive Binary Systems 129 of Rubber Components:
6. Binary Polymer Blends 157 Guide for Design Engineers
7. Ternary Systems: Polymer Blends plus Liquid Additives and
by Judson T. Bauman
Compatibilizing Agents 181
8. Polymer-Filler-Additives and Curative-Accelerator
Compounds 201 This book covers the fatigue testing of specimens,
9. Multicomponent Compounds 213 curve fitting of equations to the test data, and the
10. Mixing Machinery: Batch and Continuous 229 use of such equations in life prediction. Earlier chapters are background in
the nature of rubber, history of its usage, brief mention of types of rubber
11. Subject Index 275
and manufacturing methods. Stress-strain testing and behavior will be
12. Author Index 287 covered to the extent relevant to fatigue analysis. Also, the text will cover
the application of finite element analysis to components to determine high
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Hardback: 290 pages reference for practicing engineers charged with responsibility to design
structural rubber components where fatigue life is a concern. It will also
serve as a text for short courses, or as a supplementary text for a university
ISBN-10: 1569904073 ISBN-13: 978-1569904077
course in rubber engineering.

Hardback: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 1569904316 ISBN-13: 978-1569904312

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Materials
Coloring of Plastics Materials Science of

by A. Mller Polymers for Engineers,
3rd Edition
The successful coloring of plastic parts, beginning by T. Osswald and G. Menges
with the formulation of the color preparation and
ending with the manufacture of the final product,
This unified approach to polymer materials
is the result of the interaction of chemical,
science is divided into three major sections:
physical and technological factors. In-depth knowledge of these factors
and their interrelation and the consideration of national and international Basic Principles covering historical background, basic material properties,
regulations are prerequisite for anyone working in this field. This book molecular structure and thermal properties of polymers.
describes the various aspects of coloring plastics. The reader is enabled Influence of Processing on Properties tying processing and design by
to identify the color preparation that meets given product requirements. discussing rheology of polymer melts, mixing and processing, the
Only if color preparation, polymer material, and final product design and development of anisotropy and solidification processes.
requirements are well coordinated will the customer be pleased with the
colored plastic product. Engineering Design Properties covering the different properties that need
to be considered when designing a polymer component from mechanical
properties to failure mechanisms, electrical properties, acoustic properties
Item #HAG029 Member Price: $134.96 Non-Member Price: $149.95 and permeability of polymers.
Hardback: 269 pages A new chapter introducing polymers from a historical perspective not only
Publisher: Hanser Gardner Publications makes the topic less dry, but also sheds light on the role polymers played,
ISBN-10: 1569903522 ISBN-13: 978-1569903520 for better and worse, in shaping todays industrial world.
The first edition was praised for the vast number of graphs and data that
can be used as a reference. A new table in the appendix containing material
property graphs for several polymers further strengthens this attribute.
Practical Guide to Latex The most important change made to this edition is the introduction of
real-world examples and a variety of problems at the end of each chapter.
Technology
by Rani Joseph
Hardback: 688 pages
Practical Guide to Latex Technology is an Publisher: Hanser Gardner Publications
introduction to the technology of natural rubber ISBN-10: 1569905142 ISBN-13: 978-1569905142
and synthetic rubber lattices. The intention is not
to provide a completely comprehensive text but to offer an abridged version
of the technologies used for the production of important latex products.
Latex-based technology forms a sizable fraction of natural and synthetic
rubber technology and an introduction to the important technologies is
beneficial to all practicing technical personnel.
The book begins with a short history of natural rubber latex, formation in
the tree and the tapping, storage and conversion of latex to marketable
forms. It discusses preservation and concentration of natural rubber latex
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and the most widely used latex compounding ingredients. Dipping and
casting techniques are discussed, as well as the technology related to
foams, threads and adhesives. In addition, the book offers an introduction
to important lattices such as styrene-co-butadiene rubber, acrylonitrile- rubber.org/store
co-butadiene, polychloroprene, polyvinyl chloride, and so on. Fully illustrated
throughout, with photographs from actual production sites, this practical
guide is ideal for academics, research and development managers, students
of polymer technology and all those working in the latex industry.
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Materials
Determination of Additives An Introduction to Rubber

in Polymers and Rubbers Technology
by T. R. Crompton by Andrew Ciesielski
This book is designed as a practical text for use An Introduction to Rubber Technology is the ideal
in the laboratories of the plastic producer, user basic guide for anyone who is about to start working
industries and by others such as universities and with rubber. This handbook has information about
institutions who are concerned with problems associated with additives every aspect of using rubber from the initial selection of the rubber compound
and adventitious impurities in polymers. to the measurement of its physical properties. A brief history of the uses of
natural and synthetic rubber is included, but the bulk of the book concentrates
It is now about 30 years since the author wrote his first book on this
on the compounding and processing of rubber to produce rubber products.
subject and much has happened in the field since then. For example,
powerful new analytical tools have been made available to the chemist The different types of rubbers and their properties are described and a
by a combination of various chromatographic techniques with methods detailed description of how to formulate rubber compounds, including the
of identifying separated additives and their degradation products by tech- use of additives, fillers, antioxidants and plasticizers, is given. There are
niques based on infrared and mass spectrometry. In particular, supercritical also chapters on how to process rubber and how to test both cured and
fluid chromatography combined with mass spectrometry has come to the uncured rubber. The chemistry, physics and engineering properties of
fore. Combinations of polymer pyrolysis with gas chromatography with rubber are described and how they relate to the final rubber compound is
mass spectrometric identification of the pyrolysis products is throwing new explained. The final chapter covers the preparation and use of castable
light on what happens to antioxidants and other polymer additives during polyurethanes. Each chapter is fully referenced and also includes an
polymer processing and a products life. Similarly evolved gas analysis and extensive bibliography.
then thermogravimetry and dynamic scanning calorimetry is proving very This book will be invaluable to anyone who is seeking basic information about
useful in antioxidant loss studies. rubber technology, but it will also appeal to engineers, purchasing agents,
The book is an up-to-date coverage of the present state of knowledge on rubber chemists and students who need an introductory text in the subject.
the subject of polymer additive systems and as such should be extremely
useful to workers in the field.
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Paperback: 450 pages ISBN-10: 1859573991 ISBN-13: 978-1859573991
Publisher: Smithers Rapra Press
ISBN-10: 1847350003 ISBN-13: 978-1847350008
Engineering Thermoplastics:
Polycarbonates, Polyacetals,
Fundamentals of Rubber Polyesters, Cellelose Esters
Technology
by L. Bottenbruch
by R. J. Del Vecchio
This handbook covers the basic and technical

This instructional volume covers all the basics of aspects of chemistry, production, testing,
applied rubber technology, the materials and properties, processing and applications of polycarbonates, polyacetals,
methods and how they interrelate. Its focus is on polyesters and cellulose esters. For each of the four material categories,
the pragmatic aspects of industrial practice, written in simple terms. the following topics are discussed: Chemical Structure, Preparation,
There is a thorough survey of the history of rubber, plus extra sections on Modification, Blends, Analysis, Properties, Processing, Post-Processing,
subtopics like environmental compliance, specialized compounding such as Applications, Health and Environmental Aspects.
for flame resistance and electrical properties, and an extensive explanatory
glossary of over 200 industry terms.
Hardback: 497 pages
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ISBN-10: 156990183X ISBN-13: 978-1569901830
Publisher: Technical Consulting Services
ISBN-10: 9624050910 ISBN-13: 978-9624050912

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Materials
Rubber Technologists Handbook of Rubber Bonding

Handbook, Volume 1 edited by B. Crowther
edited by J. R. White and S. K. De
Many books and papers have been published on

Rubber components are found in almost every area the topic of adhesion of materials in general, but
of modern life. Rubber is used in cars, in shoes, in it is 40 years since a publication has been devoted
construction and is used in many other applications. solely to the subject of bonding of rubbers to
various substrates. The topics covered by this book have been selected to
This book provides a foundation in rubber technology and discusses the cover a wide range of interests, both in terms of products and applications.
most recent developments in the subject. The book is written by experts in
their respective fields. The chapters in this volume have been written by experts in their fields, so
the information can be regarded as the most up to date and state of the art
The fourteen chapters cover natural rubber, synthetic rubber, thermoplastic knowledge on a particular subject. Topics covered include:
elastomers, fillers, compounding additives, mixing, engineering design,
testing, tyre technology, automotive applications, footwear, rubbers in 1. Techniques of Metal Preparation
construction, durability of rubber products and rubber recycling. 2. Substrate Preparation
The book will serve the needs of those who are already in the rubber 3. Adhesives for Rubber Bonding
industry and new entrants to the field who aspire to build a career in 4. Rubber to Metal Bonding Using Co-agents
rubber and allied areas. Materials Science students and researchers, 5. Rubber to Brass Bonding
designers and engineers should all find this handbook helpful. 6. Rubber to Fabric Bonding
7. Cobalt Promoted Metal Adhesion
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ISBN-10: 1859574409 ISBN-13: 978-1859574409 11. Waterborne Bonding Systems
12. Post Vulcanization Bonding
13. Bonding of Silicone Rubber
14. Bonding Applications in Power Transmission Belting
Rubber Technologists 15. Tire Cord Adhesion
Handbook, Volume 2 16. Failure in Rubber to Metal Bonding
edited by S. K. De, K. Naskar and J. White Although there is some discussion of relevant theory in various sections
of text, the emphasis in this volume has been to concentrate on the
practicalities of bonding of rubbers, to themselves and substrates. It is
This book is a companion volume to Rubber considered that this type of information is of immediate interest to the
Technologists Handbook published in 2001. practicing technologist dealing with shop floor problems on a daily basis.
Written by experts in their respective fields, this
handbook discusses the most recent developments in the subject. The
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Tyres, Silica-Filled Rubber Compounds, Fibres In The Rubber Industry, Paperback: 350 pages
Naval and Space Applications of Rubber, Advances in Fillers for the Rubber Publisher: Rapra Technology
Industry, Thermoplastic Elastomers by Dynamic Vulcanisation, Polymers In ISBN-10: 1859573945 ISBN-13: 978-1859573945
Cable Applications, Durability of Rubber Compounds and Radiochemical
Ageing of Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Monomer. This book will serve the
needs of those who are already in the rubber industry and new entrants to
the field who aspire to build a career in rubber and allied areas. Materials
Science students and researchers, designers and engineers should all find
this handbook helpful.

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Materials
Practical Guide to Studying Rubber: A Story of Glory

Dendrimers and Greed
by Dzmitry Shcharbin, Barbara Klajnert by Howard Wolf
and Maria Bryszewska
History, war, bloodshed and even romance ...

Dendrimers belong to the class of nanoparticles its all contained in this Classic Rapra Reprint!
and are promising tools in nanomedicine. The book is targeted at the general reader, its
both informative and entertaining. It will also be interesting to students
This book provides a compact, up-to-date description of methods useful
of the history of science, as well as to those who work with rubber on a
in studying biological properties of dendrimers. It focuses on biological
day-to-day basis and those who would like to know more about the
properties of dendrimers and creates a practical guide that reviews the
background of the rubber that they are working with.
methods used to study these aspects of dendrimers. There is a need
to describe a set of methods applied to characterize different types of Rubber - A Story of Glory and Greed was the first attempt at a
dendrimers. Such standardization will hopefully help to compare different comprehensive history of rubber, when it was first published in 1936.
families of dendrimers in the future. This book presents a methodological This impressive book is a popular account of rubber and covers its history,
approach and provides useful tips how to study dendrimers. background, how it was discovered and how it grows, the scandal of its
exploitation, the big business of rubber, foreign and domestic, the first
attempts to make synthetic rubber, rubber invention and research, and
Item #RAP033 Member Price: $112.50 Non-Member Price: $125 manufacturing of products using rubber.
Hardback: 120 pages Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
ISBN-10: 1847354440 ISBN-13: 978-1847354440 When this book was first written it was felt that there was a need for a
general history of rubber, as the modern world was so dependent upon
Item #RAP034 Member Price: $72 Non-Member Price: $80 rubber for transportation, communications and electric power. We are still
Paperback: 120 pages Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing dependent on rubber in todays world and so this book is still of great
ISBN-10: 1847354459 ISBN-13: 978-1847354457 value to all involved in the industry.

Hardback: 446 pages
Biomaterials Science, Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
3rd Edition ISBN-10: 1847353757 ISBN-13: 978-1847353757
by Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman,
Frederick J. Schoen and Jack E. Lemons
This revised edition of Biomaterials Science

leads the field by providing a balanced, insightful view of biomaterials.
Contributions from pre-eminent researchers and practitioners from diverse
academic and professional backgrounds have been integrated into a
cohesive curriculum, which includes pertinent principles of cell biology,
immunology and pathology focusing on the clinical uses of biomaterials
as components of implants, devices, and artificial organs and their uses in
biotechnology. The materials science and engineering of synthetic and natural
biomaterials and the characterization of their physical, chemical, biochemical
and surface properties, and mechanisms and evaluation of interactions with To place an order:
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Materials
Electrospun Nanofibres and Update on Polymer Based

Their Applications Nanomedicine
by Ji-Huan He by Andreas M. Nystrm, Xianghui Zeng,
Yuning Zhang and Jakob Regberg
This update covers all aspects of electrospinning as

used to produce Nanofibres. It contains an array of Polymers are one of the most applicable and
colour diagrams, mathematical models, equations clinically relevant materials for constructing
and detailed references. It will be invaluable to anyone who is interested in nanomedical systems. These systems are expected to have a future in the
using this technique and also to those interested in finding out more about clinic; nanomedical constructs will have wide implications for how we
the subject. treat and diagnose societys most complex diseases, such as cancer,
inflammation and genetic disorders.
Electrospinning is the cheapest and the most straightforward way to
produce nanomaterials. Electrospun Nanofibres are very important for the This update focuses on describing the fundamentals of controlled
scientific and economic revival of developing countries. Electrospinning polymerisation techniques and methods for constructing advanced polymer
was developed from electrostatic spraying and now represents an architectures to be used in polymer based nanomedicine. We review this
attractive approach for polymer biomaterials processing, with the growing field, which uses recent advances in polymer chemistry and
opportunity for control over morphology, porosity and composition using conjugation techniques to construct advanced nanoparticles.
simple equipment. Because electrospinning is one of the few techniques One focus of this update is to give examples of recent developments in
to prepare long fibres of nano- to micrometre diameter, great progress drug delivery, ligand targeted therapy and diagnostic imaging techniques.
has been made in recent years. One section is devoted to the latest developments in nanomedicine -
It is now possible to produce a low-cost, high-value, high-strength theranostic systems - which combine therapeutic delivery with diagnostic
fibre from a biodegradable and renewable waste product for easing imaging capabilities in the same device. Such systems will play a crucial
environmental concerns. For example, electrospun nanofibres can role in developing personalised medicine.
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Handbook of Engineering Synthetic Polymer-Polymer

Biopolymers: Homopolymers, Composites
Blends, and Composites by Bhattacharyya, D., Fakirov, S.
by Fakirov, S., Bhattacharyya, D.
This book provides another approach for the

This volume presents the results of numerous replacement of glass and other inorganic fibers as
worldwide studies focusing on the implementation reinforcement for polymer composites. Although
of natural polymers as engineering plastics and the use of their inherent this approach does not have the advantages of biodegradable natural fibers,
properties. It discusses the processing and, more extensively, the the synthetic polymer-polymer composites are more environmentally
application of natural materials (cellulose and protein-based) as acceptable than glass fiber reinforced composites because of their organic
reinforcements for polymer composites. The structural, morphological, nature.
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obtained materials are covered comprehensively. In addition, the book composites with mineral reinforcement with high loading rates, they have
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polymers used in the blending or reinforcement of synthetic polymers are constructions; an importance in transportation vehicles and aircrafts.
discussed in an attempt to cover the isolation, pretreatment, blending,
and manufacturing of the respective materials.
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Handbook of Specialty
Nano-and Micro-Mechanics Elastomers
of Polymer Blends and edited by Robert C. Klingender
Composites
by Karger-Kocsis, J., Fakirov, S. Written and edited by experts on specialty
elastomers applications in the mechanical and
automotive products industries, the Handbook of
This book gives a state-of-art overview on Specialty Elastomers provides a single source reference for the design of
aspects of micro- and nano-mechanics of polymers, compounds using specialty elastomers.
polymeric blends, and composites. Major issues include: experimental
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techniques to study the mechanical performance of polymer systems
resistant polymers. Each chapter examines individual elastomers in terms
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on suitable model materials; prediction methods of the mechanical
as well as processing methods, applications and commercially available
performance (short- and long-term properties); modeling tools and
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approaches. All these aspects are highlighted on polymeric systems of
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antiozonants, vulcanization agents, plasticizers and process aids for
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The Science and Technology Basic Rubber Testing:

of Rubber, 3rd Edition Selecting Methods for
edited by James E. Mark and Burak Erman a Rubber Test Program
by John S. Dick
The 3rd edition of The Science and Technology of

Rubber provides a broad survey of elastomers with Basic Rubber Testing: Selecting Methods for a
special emphasis on materials with a rubber-like Rubber Test Program will help you reduce costs,
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ongoing research in synthesis, physics, structure and mechanics of rubber Table of Contents:
technology and industrial applications. Special attention is paid to recent 1. Introduction, John Dick
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Practicing engineers involved with materials science and research,
6. Testing Silica and Organosilanes, Jeffrey A. Melson
specifically in polymer and elastomer science. Professionals and
practitioners in the rubber industry, with special emphasis on the tire 7. Testing Mineral Fillers for Use in Rubber, John Dick
industry and professional societies interested in promoting efficient and 8. Oils, Plasticizers, and Other Rubber Chemicals, John Dick
environmentally appropriate systems for the life cycle of rubber products. 9. Recycled Rubber, Krishna C. Baranwal
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1. Rubber Elasticity: Basic Concepts and Behavior Alan G. Veith
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Advances in Nanofibre Advances in Nanofibre

Research, Vol. 1 Research, Vol. 3
by A. K. Haghi and G. E. Zaikov by A. K. Haghi and G. E. Zaikov
Nanofibres are defined as fibres with diameters In the first two volumes of this series, we have
on the order of 100 nanometres. They can be shown that submicron-sized and nanofibres can
produced by interfacial polymerisation and be prepared from a polymer solution by means
electrospinning. Nanofibres are included in garments, insulation and in of electrospinning.
energy storage. They are also used in medical applications, which include The third volume of Advances in Nanofibre Research describes the many
drug and gene delivery, artificial blood vessels, artificial organs and medical directions in which the science and technology of polymer nanofibres is
facemasks. This book presents some fascinating phenomena associated now evolving and highlights the current understanding of polymer
with the remarkable features of nanofibres in electrospinning processes nanofibres and nanocomposites. In this volume, readers can find chapters
and new progress in applications of electrospun nanofibres. It also provides which compare the occurrence, stability, and functional properties of
an overview of structure-property relationships, synthesis and purification, fibrous nanomaterials of different sizes and shapes.
and potential applications of electrospun nanofibres. The collection of
topics in this book aims to reflect the diversity of recent advances in The new and emerging applications of polymer nanofibres are presented
electrospun nanofibres with a broad perspective, which may be useful for alongside the basic underlying science and technology. With discussions
scientists, as well as for graduate students and engineers. exploring such practical applications as filters, fabrics, scaffolds for tissue
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Nanomaterials are the study of how materials

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nanoscale can suddenly show very different properties compared to what
they exhibit on a macroscale, enabling unique applications.
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Materials
A Beginners Guide to Process Techniques

Rubber Technology for Engineering
by R. J. Del Vecchio High-Performance Materials
by Tim Oberle
An easy-to-read introduction to the technology

of elastomers, including simplified chemistry, Most processed materials retain a memory of their
testing, compounding, processing, quality control production process at the molecular level. Subtle
and product specifications, plus a comprehensive glossary of rubber terms. changes in productionsuch as variations in temperature or the presence
Table of Contents: of impuritiescan impart performance benefits or drawbacks to individual
1. Introduction batches of products. Some product developers have taken advantage of
2. Rubber Compounds this process dependency to tailor properties to specific customer needs. In
3. Vulcanization other cases, poorly engineered processes have resulted in serious failures.
4. Properties of Rubber Process Techniques for Engineering High-Performance Materials explores
5. The Formulation Process practical strategies to guide you in systematically developing, improving,
6. Mixing Rubber Compounds and producing engineered materials.
7. Forming Operations
8. Curing The book describes an R&D approach that is common to many material
9. Finishing types, from polymers, biochemicals, metal alloys, and composites to
10. Bonding coatings, ceramics, elastomers, and processed foods. Throughout, hundreds
11. Quality Control of examples illustrate successes and disasters in the history of materials
12. Specifications development. These examples clearly show how product management
13. Concluding Remarks and development tactics are constrained by the nature of the production
14. Bibliography
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Materials
Carbon Black: 2nd Edition Thermoplastic Materials:

Revised and Expanded Properties, Manufacturing
edited by Jean-Baptiste Donnet, Roop Chand Methods, and Applications
Bansal and Meng-Jiao Wang by Christopher C. Ibeh
The second edition of this reference provides Practical and affordable, thermoplastics account
comprehensive examinations of developments for more than 90 percent of all plastic materials
in the processing and applications of carbon black, including the use of manufactured. That so many varieties are now available, speaks to the idea
new analytical tools such as scanning tunnelling microscopy, Fourier that while there is no one perfect material, it is possible to find a material
transform infrared spectroscopy and inverse gas chromatography. that fits for every application. However, selecting that right material is no
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recent advances such as the discovery of fullerenes. the right thermoplastic for any application. Based on a course taught to
elucidates micro- and macrostructure morphology and other engineering students, the book starts with an overview of the plastics
physical characteristics. industry, looking at the major companies involved and how their products
outlines the fractal geometry of carbon black as a new influence society. It then discusses various topics essential to the
approach to characterization. understanding and manufacturing of thermoplastics before getting to
reviews the effect of carbon black on the electrical and thermal the core of the book, more than 400 pages of consistently formatted
conductivity of filled polymers. entries, organized according to 19 thermoplastics families and groupings.
Each chapter covers raw materials, manufacturing methods, properties,
delineates the applications of carbon black in elastomers,
costs, and applications.
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surveys possible health consequences of exposure to Among many topics related to thermoplastic resins, this seminal work:
carbon black. provides micro and quasi-macro perspectives on their behavior.
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Adhesion and Adhesives Polymer Mixing: Technology

Technology, 3rd Edition and Engineering
by A. Pocius by James L. White, Aubert Y. Coran, and
Abdelsamie Moet
This book describes, in clear understandable

language, the three main disciplines of adhesion During the past 25 years, there has been an
technology: mechanics of the adhesive bond, accelerating increase in the development and
chemistry of adhesives and surface science. production of new polymer blends and in the preparation of compounds of
polymers with carbon black, various fibers and inorganic particles. These
Some knowledge of physical and organic chemistry is assumed, but no
developments have led to a blending/compounding industry, which sits
familiarity with the science of adhesion is required. The emphasis is on
between the polymer producers and the manufacturers of shaped products
understanding adhesion, how surfaces can be prepared and modified, and
such as injection molders.
how adhesives can be formulated to perform a given task. Throughout the
book, the author provides a broad view of the field, with a consistent style Polymer Mixing: Technology and Engineering intends to provide, in one
that leads the reader from one step to the next in gaining an understanding place, a broad based examination of the characteristics of polymer
of the science. blends and compounds, and the methods of preparing them in batch
and continuous mixing equipment.
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5. Basic Physico/Chemical Properties of Polymers
6. The Relationship of Surface Adhesion and Adhesion Science
7. The Surface Preparation of Adherends for Adhesive Bonding
8. The Chemistry and Physical Properties of Structural Adhesives
9. The Chemistry and Physical Properties of Elastomer-Based
Adhesives
10. Thermoplastic, Pseudothermoplastic and Other Adhesives
11. The Basis for Adhesive Bond Design
12. Answer Key
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Lipid Nanocarriers in Cancer Additive Manufacturing:

Diagnosis and Therapy 3D Printing for Prototyping
by Eliana Souto and Manufacturing
by Gebhardt, A., Htter, JS.
This book introduces fundamental principles of

lipid nanocarriers science relevant to cancer
therapy. The first in this field, it fills a need for
an accurate, coherent and authoritative introduction to lipid nanocarriers The use of additive manufacturing for the direct production of finished
focusing in cancer therapy; both because of the growing popularity of products is becoming increasingly important. The method not only
these modern drug delivery systems and also because of the emergent reduces the demands on industrial infrastructure, but also opens up
need of dealing with cancer treatment. Active drug delivery and targeting new perspectives in terms of decentralized production and customer
using nanobiotechnologies has become one of the most successful inclusive individualized production (customization, cyberproduction).
strategies to approach chemotherapy. This book deals with lipid
nanocarriers for targeted delivery to tumours of various organs and Oriented towards the practitioner, in this book the basics of additive
combination of these with other methods of treatment of cancer such manufacturing are presented and the properties and special aspects of
as radiotherapy, diagnostic and imaging analysis. Lipid nanocarriers industrially available machines are discussed. From the generation of data
are also used for gene therapy for cancer. Also addressed is how to the forming method, the complete process chain is shown in a practical
diagnostic strategies with lipid nanocarriers can be combined with light. In particular, the following additive manufacturing technologies
therapeutics, which will be important for the personalized management are discussed:
of cancer. Cancer chemotherapeutic drugs are also being used as Polymerization (e.g., stereolithography)
immunosuppressive agents in the chronic treatment of non-neoplastic Sintering and melting (e.g., laser sintering)
diseases. The scientific research in this field has been focused on Layer laminate method (e.g., laminated object manufacturing, LOM)
the development of strategies to target and deliver several cancer Extrusion (e.g., fused deposition modeling, FDM)
chemotherapeutic drugs to decrease citotoxicity. These include both
3D printing
carrier- and receptor-mediated nanocarriers. Being biodegradable and
biocompatible systems, lipid nanocarriers have been extensively explored Applications for the production of models and prototypes (rapid prototyp-
to increase its therapeutic index, reducing adverse side effects to ing), tools, tool inserts, and forms (rapid tooling) as well as end products
ultimately extend life-span of patients. Furthermore, a familiarity with (rapid manufacturing) are covered in detailed chapters with examples.
lipid materials science will enable scientists to conduct rational Questions of efficiency are discussed from a strategic point of view, and
performulation studies, to understand and optimize formulations, also from an operational perspective.
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Mould Design Guide The Science and Practice

by Peter Jones of Rubber Mixing
by Nobuyuki Nakajima
This book provides design engineers, toolmakers,
moulding technicians and production engineers Manufacturing rubber products requires the use
with an in depth guide to the design and of many additives. Therefore, mixing of the
manufacture of mould tools that work successfully additives with the rubber is a very important step
in production. It highlights the necessity to design a mould tool that allows in the processing of rubber. There has been extensive research to try to
overall production to make an acceptable profit, and whilst it is recognized understand the relationships between the formulation and the properties
that not all design engineers will be able to influence the profitability factor of the final product.
it is an important aspect to consider.
In an industry with more than 100 years accumulated history and a number
The guide focuses on designs that will produce the required production of possible combinations of ingredients in the rubber formulation, there
rate and quality of mouldings in a consistent and reliable fashion; the key is an enormous amount of knowledge. However, this knowledge exists in
components of a successful mould tool. The introductory chapters outline fragments scattered as in-house know-how among manufacturers and in
the injection moulding process, basic moulding parameters and overall the personal experience of the individual operators. This book organizes this
machine construction. Dedicated chapters give a full account of all the fragmented knowledge into a coherent whole based on scientific principles.
variables that should be taken into account.
Subjects covered are:
All the major types of mould tools are covered in the text including two
plate, three plate, split, side core, stack and hot runner. Also, some less Mill Processability
frequently used designs are discussed including multi plate and rotary side Mixing of Rubber
core moulds. Additionally, there are chapters devoted to stress analysis Viscoelasticity and Fracture
and fatigue. Characterisation using Dilute Solution Methods
The theme through the book is based on design simplicity. The simpler Viscoelastic Characterisation of Gum Rubber
the design of the mould is, the more likely it is to provide trouble free Viscoelastic Characterisation of Rubber Compounds
mouldings. The information contained in this book is based on over thirty Rheology of Gum Rubber and Compound
five years experience in the injection moulding industry and on over 3,000
Reinforcing Fillers and Liquid Additives
successful mould designs. It contains many tips, wrinkles and tweaks
discovered over this period to equip the reader with information that will The Energy Aspects of Mixing Rubber
contribute significantly to successful mould tool designs and avoid common Mixing Mechanisms
pitfalls. Post-Mixing Processes
There are many data tables, design examples and a gallery of full mould Material Testing, Quality Control and Process Control
designs included so that useful information may be referenced quickly. Mixing of Rubber without Using a Mill or Internal Mixer
A glossary of injection moulding terms gives a full explanation of the Each chapter is fully referenced and extensively illustrated.
required terminology.

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Mixing of Rubber Practical Guide to

by John F. Funt Adhesive Bonding of Small
Engineering Plastic and
In the field of rubber mixing, countless articles
Rubber Parts
and texts highlight the chemists skill in balancing by Robert Goss
the chemical and physical properties of the
manufactured products. In most cases, experimenters
have been concerned with how recipe changes affect the product properties Choosing the best adhesive grade for the joining
while the physical processes are not considered. For the rubber processor, of two plastics or elastomers for a production application can be an
however, it is these mechanical operations which form the heart of his exacting design task. This is especially true when joining dissimilar
business. materials and when bonding certain plastics. Adhesives can provide the
optimum - indeed often the only - assembly method. However, it is all too
The equipment needed for plant-scale production requires millions in
often that the adhesive is not fully considered at the design stage. This
capital investment. In the highly competitive rubber industry, the ability
can result in much time and trouble for engineers to get from the prototype
to save even a small amount per pound of product through better design
stage to full production.
or more efficient operation of mixing equipment can make a tremendous
difference in the profitability of a company. Despite the commercial This Practical Guide discusses the adhesive bonding of 30 of the most
importance of the process, no comprehensive analysis of rubber mixing, commonly used generic families of thermoplastics and thermoset plastics,
considered as a unit operation, is currently available. This unique book is as well as a number of commonly used rubbers and elastomers.
designed to fill that gap in the arsenal available for problem solving by the This guide provides a full explanation of the cure mechanisms and
production engineer or the machine designer. discusses the performance benefits for four types of engineering adhesives
This book will be invaluable to the rubber processor wanting to improve (cyanoacrylates, epoxies, two-part acrylics and UV curing adhesives).
their competitiveness through better design and more efficient operation of There are also chapters on joint design, dispensing systems, the surface
their mixing equipment. preparation for difficult plastics and information on several other adhesive
technologies.
It will be of particular interest to all in industry bonding to metals,
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Practical Guide to Rubber Engineering with Rubber

Injection Moulding How to Design Rubber
by John A. Lindsay Components, 3rd Edition
by A. Gent
Many injection moulding processes produce

rejects or scrap because they depend on a This book provides the principles of rubber
number of variables. To eliminate waste it is science and technology:what rubber is, how
necessary to learn how to recognize the variables that cause problems it behaves and how to design engineering components with rubber.
and then experiment to understand their interdependence. This can be It introduces the principleson which successful use of rubber depends
developed to a fine art and lead towards right first time processing, the and offers solutions to the questions engineers in rubber processing face
commercial ideal. There are many factors that contribute to success or every day. How is an elastomerchosen and aformulation developed?
failure in rubber injection moulding from the design stage of a product, Why is rubber highly elastic and relatively strong? How is the stiffness
through choosing and setting up machinery, to experimenting to find the andstrength of a product estimated? How ishigh quality and durability
best operating conditions. Varying any one factor, such as the polymer guaranteed? The authors describe current practices in rubber engineering.
additives, can affect the ability of the equipment to adequately process At the end of each chapter, there are sample questions and problems
the rubber. (with solutions) that gauge mastery of the material.

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Blow Molding Design Guide, Extrusion Dies for Plastics

2nd Edition and Rubber, 3rd Edition
by N. Lee by W. Michaeli
The second edition of this widely accepted book The third edition of this well-received book
provides a general understanding of the blow provides a comprehensive account of the full
molding process. It offers a practical, hands range of dies used for extrusion of plastics
on approach, concentrating on real life, day to day problems faced and elastomers. The distinctive features of the various types of dies are
by those working to create cost effective blow molded parts. The described in detail. Advice on the configuration of dies is given, and the
author uses an integrated approach to plastic part design, considering possibilities of computer-aided design, as well as its limitations, are
material properties, process benefits and limitations, mold engineering, demonstrated. The fundamentals and computational procedures are well
decoration, finishing and assembly techniques, while always keeping explained so that the reader does not need any special prior knowledge
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Most processed materials retain a memory of their Industry and academia remain fascinated with the
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types, from polymers, biochemicals, metal alloys, and composites to
unique problem-solving approach
coatings, ceramics, elastomers, and processed foods. Throughout, hundreds
of examples illustrate successes and disasters in the history of materials Chapter on polymer synthesis by click chemistry, using a
development. These examples clearly show how product management and unique problem-solving approach
development tactics are constrained by the nature of the production Relevant and practical work-out problems and case studies
Examples of novel methods of synthesis of complex polymer
The author offers practical advice on how to: molecules by exciting new techniques
foster creativity in an industrial environment and avoid factors Figures and schematics of the novel synthetic pathways
that unintentionally suppress technical innovation. described in the new examples
develop products when the properties of the product are highly
dependent on processing variables.
avoid the inevitable scale-up problems that occur on Hardback: 770 pages
process-dependent materials. Publisher: CRC Press
get the most out of expensive trial work in a production ISBN-10: 1466553847 ISBN-13: 978-1466553842
plant environment.
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ISBN-10: 1466581883 ISBN-13: 978-1466581883


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Reverse Engineering of Flow Analysis of Injection

Rubber Products: Concepts, Molds
Tools, and Techniques by P. Kennedy and R. Zheng
by Saikat Das Gupta, Rabindra Mukhopadhyay,
Krishna C. Baranwal and Anil K. Bhowmick
Given the importance of injection molding as a
process as well as the simulation industry that
Reverse engineering is widely practiced in the supports it, there was a need for a book that deals
rubber industry. Companies routinely analyze competitors products to solely with the modeling and simulation of injection molding. This book
gather information about specifications or compositions. In a competitive meets that need. The modeling and simulation details of filling, packing,
market, introducing new products with better features and at a faster pace residual stress, shrinkage, and warpage of amorphous, semi-crystalline,
is critical for any manufacturer. Reverse Engineering of Rubber Products: and fiber-filled materials are described. This book is essential for
Concepts, Tools, and Techniques explains the principles and science behind simulation software users, as well as for graduate students and
rubber formulation development by reverse engineering methods. The book researchers who are interested in enhancing simulation. And for the
describes the tools and analytical techniques used to discover which materials specialist, numerous appendices provide detailed information on the
and processes were used to produce a particular vulcanized rubber topics discussed in the chapters.
compound from a combination of raw rubber, chemicals, and pigments.
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Organized into five chapters, the book first reviews the construction of Hardback: 349 pages
compounding ingredients and formulations, from elastomers, fillers, and
protective agents to vulcanizing chemicals and processing aids. It then
discusses chemical and analytical methods, including infrared spectroscopy, ISBN-10: 1569905126 ISBN-13: 978-1569905128
thermal analysis, chromatography, and microscopy. It also examines physical
test methods for visco-elastic behavior, heat aging, hardness, and other
features. A chapter presents important reverse engineering concepts. In
addition, the book includes a wide variety of case studies of formula
reconstruction, covering large products such as tires and belts as well as
Troubleshooting Rubber
smaller products like seals and hoses. Problems
Get Practical Insights on Reverse Engineering from the Books Case Studies by John Sommer
Combining scientific principles and practical advice, this book brings
together helpful insights on reverse engineering in the rubber industry.
Problems can occur during the many steps
It is an invaluable reference for scientists, engineers, and researchers who
involved in the manufacture and use of rubber
want to produce comparative benchmark information, discover formulations
products. There are challenges in selecting and
used throughout the industry, improve product performance, and shorten
combining materials to form a rubber compound, mixing and processing
the product development cycle.
equipment under varied conditions, or using the finished product in
different conditions and environments. From materials to processes to
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Hardback: 357 pages
and references are included.
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Hardback: 297 pages
ISBN-10: 1569905533 ISBN-13: 978-1569905531

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Thermosets: Structure, Finite Element Analysis

Properties and Applications for Engineers: Basics and
by Q Guo Practical Applications with
Z88Aurora
Thermosets are a key group of polymers.
Understanding how their chemistry and structure by Rieg, F., Hackenschmidt, R., Alber-Laukant, B.
affects their properties is essential to their
manufacture and use in a range of applications. Thermosets: Structure,
properties and applications reviews both factors affecting thermoset Finite Element Analysis is the leading engineers tool to analyze structures
properties and how this understanding can be used to engineer thermosets concerning engineering mechanics (e.g., statics, heat flows, eigenvalue
for particular uses. problems). This book provides well-chosen aspects of this method so that
both students and practitioners can apply this knowledge immediately to
Part one reviews mechanical and thermal properties, the use of
the solution of practical problems. Over 30 examples, along with all input
chemorheology to characterise and model thermoset flow behaviour, and
data files on DVD, allow a comprehensive practical training of engineering
the role of nanostructures in thermoset toughening. Applications of
mechanics.
thermosets are the focus of part two, including the use of thermosets in
the building and construction industry, aerospace technology and as Two powerful FEA programs are provided on DVD: Z88, the open source
insulation materials. Thermoset adhesives, including epoxy resins, finite elements program for static calculations, as well as Z88Aurora, the
acrylates and polyurethanes are also discussed, followed by a final review ready-to-use, powerful freeware finite elements program that can also be
of thermosets for electrical applications. used for non-linear calculations, stationary heat flows, and eigenproblems
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With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors,
structures can be computed only limited by your computer memory and
Thermosets: Structure, properties and applications is an essential guide
your imagination.
for engineers, chemists, physicists and polymer scientists involved in the
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ISBN-10: 1569904879 ISBN-13: 978-1569904879


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Products and Applications
Stimuli Responsive Drug The Application of Textiles

Delivery Systems in Rubber
by Anil Bajpai, Sandeep Shukla and Rajesh Saini by D. B. Wootton
Stimuli responsive drug delivery systems have This book is written in a very readable style.
emerged as one of the most innovative classes of It starts by describing the history of the use of
polymer materials of modern materials science. textiles in rubber composites and progresses
The polymer architectures exhibiting a large change in their physico through the technology of yarn production to the details of fabric
chemical behaviors in response to minor signals from the environments construction. The five core fabric materials used in rubber reinforcement
have fabricated potentially useful materials for pharmaceutical and are covered, i.e., cotton, rayon, polyester, nylon and aramid. Adhesion of
biomedical applications. The most advanced stimuli responsive drug fabrics to the rubber matrix is discussed and tests for measuring adhesion
delivery systems have also explored a new strategy to design targeted are described.
delivery systems to treat complex diseases like cancers and related tumors. In the second half of the book, specific applications of fabrics in rubber are
Stimuli Responsive Drug Delivery Systems offers a convincing approach described in detail: conveyor belting, hose, power transmission belting and
to understanding the basic principles of drug delivery process, their coated fabrics in structural applications. There are also short sections on
mathematical modeling, different types of drug delivery systems, various applications such as hovercraft skirts, air brake chamber diaphragms and
polymer systems responsive to stimuli such as swelling, pH, temperature, snowmobile tracks.
electric and magnetic fields, chemical agents, and more. The material Key features:
covered in this books provides a wide spectrum of information - academic,
1. Good introduction to textiles and rubber technology
research and professional for the biomedical, pharmaceutical and
2. Fabric construction
polymer chemistry communities.
3. Adhesion of rubbers to textiles
The book also presents the commercial scenario of drug delivery systems 4. Key applications of textiles in rubber
and highlights upcoming challenges and existing future prospects of this 5. Well illustrated
field. An exhaustive bibliography of the book also enables students and
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Hardback: 260 pages
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ISBN-10: 1859572774 ISBN-13: 978-1859572774
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ISBN-10: 1847354174 ISBN-13: 978-1847354174


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Food Contact Materials - Sterilisation of Polymer

Rubbers, Silicones, Coatings Healthcare Products
and Inks by Wayne Rogers
by Martin J. Forrest
The use of polymers in medical technology

Food Contact Materials - Rubbers, Silicones, continues to grow and provides major business
Coatings and Inks, brings together important opportunities for companies who service the
sources of food contact information in a single, convenient volume and medical industry. Sterilisation has always been challenging, but sterilisation
will be an important reference source for workers in the food industry in of polymer healthcare products is an even greater challenge how do you
general, and within the food contact field in particular. This handbook will sterilize without adversely affecting the end use or the end user? This
also be of interest to anyone who works with the packaging of food and comprehensive reference supplies insights into this developing field.
beverages and also to those who are studying food packaging/processing. Sterilisation of Polymer Healthcare Products offers a thorough description
This book is an amalgamation of data from four recent projects. This of the conventional methods of ethylene oxide, gamma and electron-beam
report provides a wealth of information taken from the results and findings radiation, steam and dry heat sterilisation, as well as covering newer
of research projects on: Migration Data of Food Contact Rubbers (Two methods such as hydrogen peroxide/plasma, gluteraldehyde, steam -
projects), Rubber Breakdown Products, Chemical Migration from Silicones formaldehyde, peracetic acid, chlorine dioxide and ozone.
used in Connection with Food Contact Materials and Articles and An With the many possible ways to sterilise healthcare products and new
Assessment of the Potential of Migration of Substances from Inks and their techniques being developed all the time, the author identifies the variety
Respective Coatings. of factors and functions that must be taken into account, such as the
Each review provides an expert overview of the products as food contact requirement for an understanding of physical, chemical and biological
materials, with a comprehensive accompanying list of relevant references properties, design and manufacturing processes, quality control and
from the Smithers Rapra Polymer Library to enable further reading. In each regulatory issues.
case there is an initial in-depth description of the variety and types of This book discusses the evaluation of candidate materials and components
products that are used in industry and the chemical processes associated for compatibility with the different sterilisation methods. From this point,
with their manufacture. methods may be chosen and materials screened for biocompatibility, devices
manufactured and samples tested, and a validation process chosen.
Item #RAP038 Member Price: $162 Non-Member Price: $180 Sterilisation of Healthcare Products is a necessary and worthwhile
Hardback: 362 pages Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing reference for medical device manufacturers and polymer suppliers, as
ISBN-10: 1847351418 ISBN-13: 978-1847351418 well as purchasing and quality assurance managers in the healthcare
industry. It is designed to be of use to anyone already working in the
Item #RAP039 Member Price: $129.60 Non-Member Price: $144 field of sterilisation of healthcare products but it will be equally useful to
someone about to start working in the field.
ISBN-10: 1847354198 ISBN-13: 978-1847354198

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ISBN-10: 1859574904 ISBN-13: 978-1859574904

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Essential Rubber Formulary: Handbook of Thermoplastic

Formulas for Practitioners Elastomers
by Chellappa Chandrasekaran by Jiri George Drobny
The author, a seasoned rubber technologist of four There are few if any adequate guides to the
decades, provides more than 180 essential rubber properties, processing and applications of
formularies, some of which have never been thermoplastic elastomers, in spite the skyrocketing rise in the use of these
published, that are used by practitioners the world over on a frequent basis. materials. Until now. The Handbook of Thermoplastic Elastomers, from
A special feature of the formulations is that they are designed for factory Plastics Design Library, sets the standard for a reference on these
scale applications. materials by compiling in one comprehensive volume an applicable
knowledge of the chemistry, processing, and all properties and uses of
The opening chapter of this indispensable book gives practical information
thermoplastic elastomers.
on compounding techniques, coloring and ingredients, as well as a whole
section on typical rubber testing methods. The book concludes with Since the applications of thermoplastic elastomers are expansive, so is
appendices useful for the technologist that include seven conversion tables the coverage within this volume. The book does not focus on one industry,
and three tables on scorching of rubber, specific gravity and volume cost, rather it is a versatile reference that serves the needs of engineers,
equivalent chemical names for trade names. scientists, designers, buyers, processors and all who have to work with
this material. Comprehensive and thorough, the Handbook of Thermoplastic
Designing a rubber formula on the factory floor demands knowledge of
Elastomers also serves the needs of students and incoming personnel new
the whole undertaking, such as the physical nature of ingredients, the
to the field across the board.
interaction of additives and the base rubber during compounding and
processing, as well as making sure that the finished product conforms to Copiously illustrated and full of applicable processing and engineering data,
specification and requirements. This book provides all the necessary this is the very definition of a definitive users guide. Plastics Design
knowledge for practitioners and students alike. Library is privileged to bring you this reference authored by Dr. Drobny who
is a world renowned authority in the field of thermoplastic elastomers. His
career spans over 40 years in the rubber and plastic processing industries
Item #ELS004 Member Price: $130.50 Non-Member Price: $145 in Europe, Canada and the United States. He has been sought after for
Hardback: 202 pages his multifaceted contributions to the field as an educator, lecturer, prolific
Publisher: William Andrew author and an esteemed consultant.
ISBN-10: 0815515395 ISBN-13: 978-0815515395 Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Brief History of Thermoplastic Elastomers
3. Additives
Update on Medical 4. Processing Methods
5. Styrenic Block Copolymers
Plasticized PVC 6. Thermoplastic Elastomers Prepared by Dynamic Vulcanization
by Xiaobin Zhao 7. Polyolefin-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers
8. Thermoplastic Elastomers Based on Halogen-Containing
Polyolefins
Update on Medical Plasticised PVC considers the
9. Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers
history of plasticised PVC in medical applications
10. Thermoplastic Elastomers Based on Polyamides
and the manufacturing and processing of plasticised
11. Thermoplastic Polyether Ester Elastomers
PVC together with its properties are reviewed. The selection of plasticisers
is a particular focus. In Chapters 4 and 5, the blood compatibility of 12. Ionomeric Thermoplastic Elastomers
plasticised PVC is examined, based on the most recent information. 13. Other Thermoplastic Elastomers
14. Thermoplastic Elastomers Based On Recycled Rubber and
The regulatory requirements and environment concerns over the leaching of Plastics
plasticisers and the generating of dioxins during the incineration of PVC-P 15. Applications of Thermoplastic Elastomers
medical products after use are discussed in detail.
16. Recycling of Thermoplastic Elastomers
Update on Medical Plasticised PVC will be of interest both to those who 17. Recent Developments and Trends
manufacture products using plasticised PVC and to those who use the
products and need to know about the using PVC in medical applications.
Hardback: 736 pages
Item #RAP036 Member Price: $121.50 Non-Member Price: $135 Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN-10: 1847352088 ISBN-13: 978-1847352088
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Handbook of Polymeric How to Make Injection

Foams and Foam Technology, Molds, 3rd Edition
2nd Edition by G. Menges, W. Michaeli and P. Mohren
by D. Klempner and V. Sendijarevic
Economic success in the plastics processing

This handbook is designed to support engineers industry depends on the quality, precision
in their efforts to develop practical solutions for and reliability of its most common tool: the
industrial design and manufacturing challenges. It describes all classes injection mold. Consequently, misjudgments in design and mistakes in
of polymeric foams, including their chemistry, synthesis, commercial the manufacturing of molds can result in grave consequences. This
production methods, properties and applications. Since the previous comprehensive handbook for the design and manufacture of injection
edition of this book, many of the industrys most pressing problems, such as molds covers all aspects of how to successfully make injection molds
environmentally acceptable blowing agents, combustibility and solid waste from a practical, as well as from a theoretical point of view. It should
disposal, have been addressed and significant progress has been made. serve as an indispensable reference work for everyone engaged in mold
This edition reflects these developments, as well as several new classes of making. ...an example of how books should be written ... will be used by
foams brought to industrial application in recent years. molders, mold designers and mold makers and will become a standard.
Polymer News

Hardback: 603 pages Item #HAG036 Member Price: $224.96 Non-Member Price: $249.95
ISBN-10: 1569902820 ISBN-13: 978-1569902820
Biotechnology in
Biopolymers Polysaccharides
by Atul Tiwari and Ravi B. Srivastava
in Medicinal and
Pharmaceutical Applications
edited by Valentin Popa
This comprehensive book provides up-to-date
information on the developments in the field of
biopolymers. Close attention has been paid to This book presents new and specific aspects in
include all the important aspects that are necessary to understand the the field of polysaccharides and their derivatives
field. The book introduces the reader with the progress in the field, recommended for use in medicine and pharmacy. At the same time the
followed by outlining its applications in different areas. Different methods aspects developed in this book will be useful to designing new systems
and techniques of synthesis and characterization are detailed as individual for drugs delivery, immunomodulation and new materials based on
chapters. Various mode and mechanism of degradation of materials will polysaccharides isolated from different sources and their derivatives.
be discussed. There is a dedicated chapter on industrially available The structure and properties of polysaccharides from different sources
biopolymers and their applications, as well as a chapter detailing the with potential applications in the fields of medicine and pharmacy are
ongoing research, current trends and future challenges. discussed. Thus, the structural aspects concerning hyaluronic acids,
Unlike other books, this book consists of information that is useful for fungal extra cellular polysaccharides, celluloses, alginates, hemicelluloses,
students who are interested in biotech and polymer research. Each chapter dextran, glyconjugates and cyclodextrins are covered. The applications
will explain the science and technology from the inception to advance state are described both for nonmodified and modified forms of polysaccharides
of the art available to date. This book will also be useful for the researcher for drug delivery, immunomodulation, tissue engineering and hydrogel
involved in the high-tech research, as it will provide them the up-to-date preparation.
information available in this field.

Item #RAP050 Member Price: $139.50 Non-Member Price: $155 Paperback: 408 pages
Publisher: Smithers Rapra Press ISBN-10: 1847354372 ISBN-13: 978-1847354372
ISBN-10: 1847355430 ISBN-13: 978-1847355430

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Understanding Injection Plastic Part Design for

Molding Technology Injection Molding,
by H. Rees 2nd Edition
by R. Malloy
This introduction emphasizes the basic technical

information specific to injection molding and This book assists the designer in the
the various technical problems faced when development of parts that are functional,
working in industry. The reader gains an understanding of machines, reliable, manufacturable and aesthetically pleasing. Since injection
molds, injection molds and the various molding technique used in the molding is the most widely used manufacturing process for the
past and today. production of plastic parts, a full understanding of the integrated design
process presented is essential to achieving economic and functional
design goals. This book features over 425 drawings and photographs.
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ISBN-10: 1569904367 ISBN-13: 978-1569904367
Flame Retardants for Plastics

and Textiles Understanding Injection
by E. Weil and S. Levchik Mold Design
by H. Rees
This book gives an overview of flame
retardants, which are either in commercial use
This book provides the reader with the ground
or in advanced stage of market development,
rules for designing injection molds. It explains
reviewed polymer-by-polymer, supplemented by a brief overview of
the basic mold principles regardless of what size
mode of action and interaction. It is more of a how-to book rather than
and type of product is to be injection molded, whether the mold is small
an academic study. As such, it names trademarked materials, as well as
or large, has single or multiple cavities, and who designs or builds
products that are in an active stage of development, gives suggestions
for selecting among alternatives, provides suggested formulations and the mold.
offers a starting point for the compounder or plastics fabricator to pass
commercial flammability requirements.
Item #HAG034 Member Price: $134.96 Non-Member Price: $149.95 Publisher: Hanser Gardner Publications
ISBN-10: 1569904541 ISBN-13: 978-1569904541


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Understanding Product Engineering Biopolymers:

Design for Injection Molding Markets, Manufacturing,
by H. Rees Properties and Applications
by H.J. Endres and A. Siebert-Raths
This primer offers assistance when selecting

the proper material for any product and This book is unique in its focus on market-relevant
determining whether injection molding is the bio/renewable materials. It is based on comprehen-
process best suited for the application. sive research projects, during which these materials were systematically
analyzed and characterized. For the first time the interested reader will
find comparable data not only for biogenic polymers and biological
Item #HAG048 Member Price: $62.96 Non-Member Price: $69.95 macromolecules, such as proteins, but also for engineering materials.
The reader will also find valuable information regarding topics such as
micro-structure, manufacturing, and processing, application, and recycling
ISBN-10: 1569902103 ISBN-13: 978-1569902103 properties of commercially available biopolymers.
An invaluable source of information for researchers and engineers, as well
as for marketing and business development. Raw material manufacturers,
plastic materials and additive providers, processors, machine manufacturers,
Thermosets: Structure, and innovative packaging, textile, and automotive manufacturers will find
Properties and Applications systematically researched and evaluated material characteristics.
by Q Guo
Thermosets are a key group of polymers. Hardback: 675 pages
Understanding how their chemistry and structure Publisher: Hanser Gardner Publications
affects their properties is essential to their ISBN-10: 1569904618 ISBN-13: 978-1569904619
manufacture and use in a range of applications. Thermosets: Structure,
properties and applications reviews both factors affecting thermoset
properties and how this understanding can be used to engineer thermosets
for particular uses.
Part one reviews mechanical and thermal properties, the use of
Raw Materials Supply Chain
chemorheology to characterise and model thermoset flow behaviour, for Rubber Products
and the role of nanostructures in thermoset toughening. Applications of by John Dick and Charles Rader
thermosets are the focus of part two, including the use of thermosets in
the building and construction industry, aerospace technology and as
This book provides a current overview of the
insulation materials. Thermoset adhesives, including epoxy resins,
chemical supply chain for the global rubber
acrylates and polyurethanes are also discussed, followed by a final
review of thermosets for electrical applications. international changes and their effects on this
With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, chemical supply chain for rubber producers, compounding ingredient
Thermosets: Structure, properties and applications is an essential guide manufacturers, custom mixers, rubber fabricators, molders, extruders
for engineers, chemists, physicists and polymer scientists involved in the and others.
development, production and application of thermosets, as well as The reader will be enabled to understand the chemical connectivity of
providing a useful review for academic researchers in the field. rubber compounding materials to their chemical feedstocks. The reader
should also be able to directly link new commercial changes in 175
commonly used chemical feedstocks to hundreds of different rubber
Item #ELS016 Member Price: $207 Non-Member Price: $230 compounding ingredients and polymers.
Hardback: 328 pages
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier
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Hardback: 592 pages
ISBN-10: 1569905371 ISBN-13: 978-1569905371

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Thermoplastic Materials: Electrospun Nanofibres

Properties, Manufacturing and Their Applications
Methods, and Applications by Ji-Huan He
by Christopher C. Ibeh
This book covers all aspects of electrospinning as

Practical and affordable, thermoplastics account used to produce nanofibres. It contains an array of
for more than 90 percent of all plastic materials colour diagrams, mathematical models, equations
manufactured. That so many varieties are now available, speaks to the idea and detailed references. It will be invaluable to anyone who is interested in
that while there is no one perfect material, it is possible to find a material using this technique and also to those interested in finding out more about
that fits for every application. However, selecting that right material is no the subject.
small challenge. Electrospinning is the cheapest and the most straightforward way to
Answering the needs of manufacturers and product developers, produce nanomaterials. Electrospun nanofibres are very important for the
Thermoplastic Materials: Properties, Manufacturing Methods, and scientific and economic revival of developing countries. Electrospinning
Applications provides all the information required to confidently select the was developed from electrostatic spraying and now represents an attractive
right thermoplastic for any application. Based on a course taught to engi- approach for polymer biomaterials processing, with the opportunity for
neering students, the book starts with an overview of the plastics industry, control over morphology, porosity and composition using simple equipment.
looking at the major companies involved and how their products influence Because electrospinning is one of the few techniques to prepare long
society. It then discusses various topics essential to the understanding and fibres of nano- to micrometre diameter, great progress has been made
manufacturing of thermoplastics before getting to the core of the book, in recent years.
more than 400 pages of consistently formatted entries, organized accord- It is now possible to produce a low-cost, high-value, high-strength fibre
ing to 19 thermoplastics families and groupings. Each chapter covers raw from a biodegradable and renewable waste product for easing environmental
materials, manufacturing methods, properties, costs, and applications. concerns. For example, electrospun nanofibres can be used in wound
Among many topics related to thermoplastic resins, this seminal work: dressings, filtration applications, bone tissue engineering, catalyst supports,
non-woven fabrics, reinforced fibres, support for enzymes, drug delivery
provides micro and quasi-macro perspectives on their behavior. systems, fuel cells, conducting polymers and composites, photonics,
evaluates major manufacturing methods. medicine, pharmacy, fibre mats serving as reinforcing component in
composite systems, and fibre templates for the preparation of functional
nanotubes.
elaborates on the properties that make them useful barrier
and packaging materials.

Hardback: 640 pages
ISBN-10: 1847351456 ISBN-13: 978-847351456
ISBN-10: 1420093835 ISBN-13: 978-1420093834


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Environment, Health and Legislation
Plastics, Rubber and Health Update on Health & Safety

by Gneri Akovali in Rubber Industries
by Naesinee Chaiear and Nutjaree Saejiw
Plastics and rubber are two very different, important

materials which are used a great deal in our This report takes a broad overview of the rubber
everyday life, both in indoors and outdoors. industry and highlights the key concerns over
However, there is still controversy surrounding the safety that are currently being raised. Legislation
use of certain polymers and there are also some misconceptions surrounding in the UK and USA is discussed in depth. Safety of processing equipment
their use. is discussed, as are the measures that can be taken to avoid injury from
In recent years, there have been certain scare stories about the possible machinery. Rubber dust and fume exposures during rubber processing
negative effects on human health from some of these materials. However, are considered to be general health hazards. Chemicals used in rubber
today it is realized that it is often not the polymers themselves, but their manufacture/processing, particularly solvents have been responsible
monomers or the additives used that are responsible for these negative for many health effects in the rubber industry, are outlined here.
effects. And the reality is that a lot of polymers are used in medical Recommendations for handling rubber chemicals are given.
applications without adverse effects on patients. Hence, the dividing line This book is a must-have for anyone working in the rubber industry, whether
between whether something is toxic and harmful to health or not (and if it as a producer of rubber or as a user of rubber to make end-use products. Both
is, under what conditions) is a very critical issue, and therefore, there needs employers and employees working with rubber will find this book of interest.
to be a better understanding of these systems.
Plastics, Rubber and Health presents the available information on the
eternal triangle of plastics and rubber and health to enable a better Item #RAP044 Member Price: $112.50 Non-Member Price: $125
understanding of the facts. Hardback: 110 pages

ISBN-10: 1847354259 ISBN-13: 978-1847354259
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ISBN-10: 1847350824 ISBN-13: 978-1847350824

Paperback: 310 pages Publisher: Smithers Rapra
ISBN-10: 1847350817 ISBN-13: 978-1847350817
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Environment, Health and Legislation
Assessing Food Safety of

Polymer Packaging
By J.M. Vergnaud and I.D. Rosca
Assessing Food Safety of Polymer Packaging is

designed to help current and prospective researchers in this field understand
The #1 source
for all your
the theory of food safety in plastic packaging. This book will be of interest
to anyone who uses polymeric food packaging.
Many foods depend on additives for safety, stability or preservation. Foods
are packaged to protect them and keep them in good condition while they
are delivered to shops, stacked on shelves or stored at home .
The packaging material has to both preserve the food and to protect it from
Industry
deterioration, outside contamination or damage during distribution and
storage; and the packaging material in direct contact with a food must not
harm itself or be harmed by the food. The packaging material for a particular
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food must therefore be carefully selected with these considerations in mind.
Assessing Food Safety of Polymer Packaging is divided into 7 chapters:
Chapter 1 is devoted to a theoretical discussion of the process of diffusion
through a sheet.
Chapter 2 is concerned with the transfer of the contaminants taking place
in packages before they are in contact with food.
Chapter 3 is devoted to the problems caused by the process of co-extrusion
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Chapter 4 is the chapter in which some applications of the theoretical
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Chapter 5 considers the future, when use of active packaging will be
widespread.
Chapter 6 discusses the misconceptions arising from the processes or
misuse of equations.
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2. Procedure for Compound Development
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3. Raw Materials 5. Fundamentals of Experimentation
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2. Fillers 6. Basics of Experimental Designs
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4. Aging, Fatigue and Ozone Protective Agents
5. Vulcanization Accelerators 8. Examples Using Eight-Run Design
6. Miscellaneous Compounding Materials 9. Effective Use of Simple Designs
4. Vulcanization Systems 10. Application of Folded-Over Designs
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2. Activators 11. Nomenclature and Design Variations
3. Accelerators 12. Estimation of Scatter Sizing of Experiments
4. Vulcanization Conditions 13. Development of an Experimental Strategy
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3. Tensile Stress
16. Basics of Mixture Designs
4. Tear Resistance
5. Abrasion Test 17. Latin Squares and Their Derivatives
6. Compression Test 18. Basic Analysis of Variance
7. Rebound Resilience Test
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9. Ozone Resistance 20. Taguchis Contributions
10. Exposure to Liquids
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Applications 23. References
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8. Examples
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100 C; the product is stripped from the mould, washed and
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Handbook of Fillers, Compounding Precipitated

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This is an exhaustive reference of all solids

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The aim of this book is to familiarize the reader

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A Glossary of Plastics Design Formulas for Plastics

Terminology in 7 Engineers, 2nd Edition
Languages, 7th Edition by N. Rao and G. Schumacher
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Although designing machines and dies for

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Ciencia de Polmeros Introduccin al

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HAG059 Additive Manufacturing 179.99 199.99

HAG008 Adhesion and Adhesive Tech: An Introduction 3rd Editon 179.96 199.95
RAP048 Advances in Nanofiber Research Vol. 1 148.50 165.00
RAP003 Application of Textiles in Rubber 162.00 180.00
HAG002 Applied Rubber Technology: Plastics Pocket Power Series 17.96 19.95
RAP042 Assessing Food Safety of Polymer Packaging 145.80 162.00
RUD002 Basic Elastomer Technology 20.00 20.00
RUD008 Basic Rubber Testing: Selecting Methods for Rubber Test Program 97.20 108.00
RUD001 Beginners Guide to Rubber Technology 22.50 25.00
ELS009 Biomaterials Science: Third Edition 116.96 129.95
RAP050 Biotechnology in Biopolymers Developments, Applications & Challenging Areas 139.50 155.00
HAG027 Blow Molding Design Guide 2E 134.96 149.95
HAG028 Blow Molding Handbook 2E 314.96 349.95
TAF001 Carbon Black: Second Edition, Revised & Expanded 305.96 339.95
RAP023 Characterisation of Polymers, Vol. 1 162.00 180.00
RAP023 Characterisation of Polymers, Vol. 2 162.00 180.00
HAG029 Coloring of Plastics 134.96 149.95
ELS012 Compounding Precipitated Silica in Elastomers: Theory & Practice 279.00 310.00
TAF003 Current Topics in Elastomers Research 206.96 229.95
HAG030 Design Formulas for Plastic Engineers 2E 80.96 89.95
RAP002 Determination of Additives in Polymers & Rubbers 162.00 180.00
RAP019 Easy Identification of Plastics & Rubbers 113.40 126.00
HAG003 Elastomer Processing: Formulas & Tables 89.96 99.95
RAP035 Electrospun Nanofibers & their Applications 121.50 135.00
HAG023 Engineered Rubber Products: Intro to Design, Manufacture and Testing 116.96 129.95
HAG050 Engineering Biopolymers: Markets, Manufacturing, Properties and Applications 269.99 299.99
HAG031 Engineering Thermoplastics: Polycarbonates, Polyacetals, Polyesters & Cellelose Esters 224.96 249.95
HAG032 Engineering with Rubber: How to Design Rubber Components 3rd Edition 179.96 199.95
ELS004 Essential Rubber Formulary: Formulas for Practitioners 130.50 145.00
HAG033 Extrusion Dies for Plastics & Rubber 3E 179.96 199.95
HAG055 Extrusion of Polymers, Theory and Practice 2E 179.95 199.96
HAG024 Fatigue, Stree, & Strain of Rubber Components: Guide for Design Engineers 116.96 129.95
HAG060 Finite Element Analysis for Engineers 80.99 89.99
HAG034 Flame Retardants for Plastics & Textiles 134.96 149.95
HAG051 Flow Analysis of Injection Molds 2E 179.96 199.95
ELS002 Fluoroelastomers Handbook: The Definitive Users Guide & Databook 288.00 320.00
RAP038 Food Contact Materials: Rubbers, Silicones Coatings & Inks (Hardcover) 162.00 180.00
RAP039 Food Contact Materials: Rubbers, Silicones Coatings & Inks (Paperback) 129.60 144.00
RUD010 Fundamentals of Rubber Technology 63.00 70.00
HAG025 Glossary of Plastics Terminology, A In 7 Languages 7E 89.96 99.95
HAG061 Handbook of Engineering Biopolymers: Homopolymers, Blends, and Composites 269.99 299.99
ELS006 Handbook of Fillers, 3 Edition 283.50 315.00


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HAG035 Handbook of Polymeric Foams & Foam Technology 2E 269.96 299.95
RAP004 Handbook of Rubber Bonding 162.00 180.00
TAF005 Handbook of Specialty Elastomers 151.16 167.95
ELS007 Handbook of Thermoplastic Elastomers 306.00 340.00
HAG052 How to Improve Rubber Compounds 2E 179.96 199.95
HAG036 How to Make Injection Molds 3E 224.96 249.95
HAG037 Injection Molding 2E 116.96 129.95
HAG038 Injection Molding Alternatives 89.96 99.95
RAP021 Introduction to Polymer Analysis (Hardcover) 210.60 234.00
RAP022 Introduction to Polymer Analysis (Paperback) 162.00 180.00
TAF009 Introduction to Polymer Science & Chemistry 116.96 129.95
RAP020 Introduction to Rubber Technology, An 129.60 144.00
RAP047 Lipid Nanocarriers in Cancer Diagnosis & Therapy 135.00 150.00
HAG039 Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers 3E 116.96 129.95
HAG040 Mixing & Compounding of Polymers 2E 269.96 299.95
RAP026 Mixing of Rubber 72.90 81.00
HAG049 Mixing of Rubber Compounds 134.96 149.95
RAP010 Mould Design Guide, The 202.50 225.00
HAG058 Nano-and Micro-Mechanics of Polymer Blends and Composites 269.99 299.99
HAG041 Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding 2E 116.96 129.95
HAG042 Plastics Manufacturing Systems Engineering 134.96 149.95
RAP040 Plastics, Rubber & Health (Hardcover) 178.20 198.00
RAP041 Plastics, Rubber & Health (Paperback) 153.90 171.00
HAG054 Polymer Extrusion 5E 179.96 199.95
HAG014 Polymer Mixing: Technology & Engineering 116.96 129.95
HAG043 Polymer Processing 179.96 199.95
RAP025 Polymer Reference Book 178.20 198.00
HAG056 Polymer Testing 2E 179.96 199.95
RAP045 Polysaccharides in Medical & Pharmaceutical Applications 198.00 220.00
RAP029 Practical Guide to Adhesive Bonding of Small Engineering Plastic & Rubber Parts (Hardcover) 112.50 125.00
RAP030 Practical Guide to Adhesive Bonding of Small Engineering Plastic & Rubber Parts (Paperback) 72.00 80.00
RAP005 Practical Guide to the Assessment of the Useful Life of Rubbers 129.60 144.00
RAP053 Practical Guide to Latex Technology 81.00 90.00
RAP051 Practical Guide to Rubber Injection Moulding 81.00 90.00
RAP033 Practical Guide to Studying Dendrimers (Hardcover) 112.50 125.00
RAP034 Practical Guide to Studying Dendrimers (Paperback) 72.00 80.00
TAF008 Process Techniques for Engineering High-Performance Materials 80.96 89.95
HAG057 Raw Materials Supply Chain for Rubber Products 179.96 199.95
TAF010 Reverse Engineering of Rubber Products: Concepts, Tools & Techniques 170.96 189.95
RAP027 Rubber: A Story of Glory & Greed 81.00 90.00
TAF004 Rubber Curing & Properties 161.96 179.95
RAP006 Rubber Pocket Book 25.20 28.00
HAG006 Rubber Processing: An Introduction 71.96 79.95
RUD005 Rubber Recycling (TAF Book) 188.96 209.95
RAP012 Rubber Technologists Handbook Vol. 1 162.00 180.00

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RAP013 Rubber Technologists Handbook Vol. 2 218.70 243.00
HAG013 Rubber Technology: Compounding & Testing for Performance 2E 206.96 229.95
RAP018 Science & Practice of Rubber Mixing, The 243.00 270.00
RUD004 Science & Technology of Rubber, The 3E 166.50 185.00
RAP017 Spectroscopy of Rubbers & Rubbery Materials (Hardcover) 267.30 297.00
RAP043 Sterilisation of Polymer Healthcare Products 153.90 171.00
RAP031 Stimuli Responsive Drug Delivery Systems: From Introduction to Application (Hardcover) 225.00 250.00
RAP032 Stimuli Responsive Drug Delivery Systems: From Introduction to Application (Paperback) 162.00 180.00
HAG069 Synthetic Polymer- Polymer Composites 314.99 349.99
HAG022 Thermoplastic & Rubber Compounds: Technology & Physical Chemistry 161.96 179.95
HAG012 Themoplastic Elastomers: Third Edition 269.96 299.95
TAF007 Thermoplastic Materials: Properties, Manufacturing Methods & Applications 148.46 164.95
ELS016 Thermosets: Structure, Properties & Applications 207.00 230.00
HAG053 Troubleshooting Rubber Problems 116.96 129.95
HAG018 Understanding Design of Experiments: A Primer for Technologists 80.96 89.95
HAG045 Understanding Injection Mold Design 62.96 69.95
HAG046 Understanding Injection Molding Technology 71.96 79.95
HAG047 Understanding Plastics Engineering Calculations 89.96 99.95
HAG048 Understanding Product Design for Injection Molding 62.96 69.95
HAG004 Understanding Thermoplastic Elastomers 62.96 69.95
RAP044 Update on Health & Safety in the Rubber Industries 112.50 125.00
RAP036 Update on Medical Plasticised PVC 121.50 135.00
RAP052 Update on Polymer Based Nanomedicine 90.00 100.00
RAP046 Update on Undertaking Extractable & Leachable Testing 117.00 130.00

Spanish Titles
HAG062 Ciencia de Polmeros para Ingenieros 89.99 99.99
HAG063 Introduccin al Procesamiento de Polmeros 85.49 94.99
HAG064 Prctica de Extrusin de Caucho 85.49 94.99
HAG065 Reologa de Polmeros: Fundamentos y Aplicaciones 89.99 99.99
HAG066 Tecnologa de los Plsticos 3: Tecnologa del Caucho 19.79 21.99
HAG067 Procesamiento de Elastmeros: Frmulas y Tablas 62.99 69.99
HAG068 Procesado de Polmeros: Fundamentos 71.99 79.99

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