Polyvinyl Fluoride: Technology and Applications of PVF

by Sina Ebnesajjad

Overview

The commercial PVF film Tedlar® was first trademarked by DuPont 50 years ago. Since that time it has established itself as a polymer with excellent resistance to sunlight degradation (UV resistance), thermal stability, chemical attack, water absorption, and solvents. These properties, together with a high solar energy transmittance rate, have led to it becoming established worldwide as the number one choice for the backsheets of photovoltaic solar panels, and a fire-retardent coating used in aircraft. This book is the first and only handbook that describes polyvinyl fluoride preparation, technology, processing, fabrication and applications – making it essential reading for engineers and scientists working in industry sectors where PVF is utilized. - Complete guide to the applications of polyvinyl fluoride in photovoltaics, aerospace, signage, etc. - Technology guide for processing and fabrication of PVF films - Reference for properties and characteristics of PVF films - The only book available that focuses on PVF – properties, processing and applications

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455778935
Publisher:	William Andrew
Publication date:	12/31/2012
Series:	Plastics Design Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
File size:	21 MB
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About the Author

Sina Ebnesajjad is the series editor of Plastics Design Library (PDL) published in the William Andrew imprint of Elsevier. This Series is a unique series, comprising technology and applications handbooks, data books and practical guides tailored to the needs of practitioners. Sina was the editor-in-chief of William Andrew Publishing from 2005 to 2007, which was acquired by Elsevier in 2009. He retired as a Senior Technology Associate in 2005 from the DuPont fluoropolymers after nearly 24 years of service. Sina founded of FluoroConsultants Group, LLC in 2006 where he continues to work. Sina earned his Bachelor of Science from the School of Engineering of the University of Tehran in 1976, Master of Science and PhD from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, all in Chemical Engineering. He is author, editor and co-author of fifteen technical and data books including five handbooks on fluoropolymers technology and applications. He is author and co-author of three books in surface preparation and adhesion of materials, two of which are in their second editions. Sina has been involved with technical writing and publishing since 1974.His experiences include fluoropolymer technologies (polytetrafluoroethylene and its copolymers) including polymerization, finishing, fabrication, product development, failure analysis, market development and technical service. Sina holds six patents.

Table of Contents

PART I Monomer and Polymer Preparation 1. Introduction and History 2. Production and Market Statistics 3. Preparation of Vinyl Fluoride 4. Manufacturing and Finishing of Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF) PART II Manufacture of Films and Coatings 5. Manufacturing of Oriented PVF Films 6. Manufacturing of Unoriented PVF Films 7. Manufacturing of PVF Coatings 8. Commercial PVF Products 9. Properties of PVF Films 10. Surface Treatment of PVF Films for Adhesion PART III APPLICATIONS 11. Adhesives, Heat Sealing and Lamination 12. Thermoforming PVF Laminates 13. Release Applications 14. Applications in Transportation 15. Construction and Architectural Applications 16. Photovoltaic Applications 17. Other Applications PART III COMPLIANCE AND ECONOMICS 18. Safety, Environment, Health and Compliance with Regulations 19. Economics

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PVF is well established as a material with a high level of resistance to corrosion, with major applications including photovoltaic solar panels and flame-retardant coatings for aircraft. World-renowned fluoropolymers authority, Dr Sina Ebnesajjad has written the first published title on PVF to provide guidance and reference data for engineers and scientists involved in using PVF in their products, evaluating the potential of PVF, and engaged in R&D work including polymer design and production