PVC Degradation and Stabilization / Edition 4

by George Wypych

Overview

Fourth Edition of PVC Degradation and Stabilization is a wholly updated monographic source based on the most recent papers and patent literature. This book contains all information required to design successful stabilization formula for any product made out of PVC.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781927885611
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	03/13/2020
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	520
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.

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Preface
PVC degradation during processing and use was always one of the most essential elements of PVC science and technology. Many approaches to stabilization changed and some groups of stabilizers are not used in new production. This book was written to show new trends and directions. It also contains clearly indicated information about past stabilizers, which is needed in order to understand the principles of stabilization and effective recycling.

For me, it has been an interesting experience to actively participate in the growth of this branch of science and summarize its achievements and the directions which it faces now, here and in my two previous books, written 25 years ago. I hope the clarity and completeness of the description of research findings as we know them today will help in further research and, most importantly, lead to successful and responsible practical applications of additives in PVC processing and applications.

Table of Contents

1. Chemical Structure of PVC 2. PVC Manufacture Technology 3. PVC Morphology4. Thermal Degradation5. UV Degradation6. Degradation by γ-Radiation7. Degradation by Other Forms of Radiation8. Mechanodegradation 9. Chemical Degradation10. Analytical Methods11. PVC Stabilization 12. Health and safety and environmental impact

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Revised edition includes new developments in PVC production, stabilization methods and mechanisms plus new approaches to plasticization, waste reprocessing, and much more