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Dyeing is one of the most effective and popular methods used for
colouring textiles and other materials. Dyes are employed in a
variety of industries, from cosmetic production to the medical
sector. The two volumes of the Handbook of textile and industrial
dyeing provide a detailed review of the latest techniques and
equipment used in the dyeing industry, as well as examining dyes
and their application in a number of different industrial sectors.
Volume 2 deals with major applications of dyes and is divided into
two parts. Part one covers textile applications, with chapters
dealing with the dyeing of wool, synthetic and cellulosic fibres,
and textile fibre blends. In part two, industrial applications of
dyes are examined, with topics including dyes used in food and in
the cosmetics industry.
With its distinguished editor and contributions from some of the
world s leading authorities, the Handbook of textile and industrial
dyeing is an essential reference for designers, colour
technologists and product developers working in a variety of
sectors, and will also be suitable for academic use.
Provides a detailed review of the latest techniques and equipment
used in the dyeing industryIndustrial applications of dyes are
examined, with topics including dyes used in food and in the
cosmetics industryIs appropriate for a variety of different readers
including designers, colour technologists, product developers and
those in academia"
A false twist textured yarn is a continuous filament yarn that has
been processed to introduce crimps, coils, loops and other fine
distortions along the yarn s length. These distortions give
synthetic yarns such as nylon, polyester and polypropylene improved
properties such as stretch, bulk, improved thermal insulation and
an appearance similar to natural fibres. This important book
summarises the key principles, technologies and process issues in
the manufacture of high-quality false twist textured yarns.
After an introductory chapter on the development of textured yarns,
the book reviews yarn texturing machine designs and twist
application methods, including air jet mingling and machine
variants for draw textured speciality yarns. It also reviews common
process performance and quality problems and how they can be
resolved, as well process control, quality assurance and costs. The
final chapters look at applications of false twist textured nylon,
polyester and polypropylene yarns as well as the future of false
twist texturing.
Based on the author s extensive experience in the textile industry,
False twist textured yarns is a standard reference on the key
technologies and process issues involved in the manufacture of
high-quality false twist textured yarns.
Discusses the development of textured yarns, the basic principles
of texturing and the process of false twist texturingSummarises the
key principles, technologies and process issues in the manufacture
of high-quality false twist textured yarnsChapters include
texturing machine design, applications of textured yarns and the
future opportunities for false twist texturing"
Coatings are used for a wide range of applications, from
anti-fogging coatings for glass through to corrosion control in the
aerospace and automotive industries. Nanocoatings and ultra-thin
films provides an up-to-date review of the fundamentals, processes
of deposition, characterisation and applications of nanocoatings.
Part one covers technologies used in the creation and analysis of
thin films, including chapters on current and advanced coating
technologies in industry, nanostructured thin films from
amphiphilic molecules, chemical and physical vapour deposition
methods and methods for analysing nanocoatings and ultra-thin
films. Part two focuses on the applications of nanocoatings and
ultra-thin films, with chapters covering topics such as
nanocoatings for architectural glass, packaging applications,
conventional and smart nanocoatings for corrosion protection in
aerospace engineering and ultra-thin membranes for sensor
applications.
With its distinguished editors and international team of
contributors, Nanocoatings and ultra-thin films is an essential
reference for professional engineers in the glazing, consctruction,
electronics and transport industries, as well as all those with an
academic research interest in the field.
Provides an up-to-date review of the fundamentals, processes of
deposition, characterisation and applications of
nanocoatingsFocuses on the applications of nanocoatings and
ultra-thin films, covering topics such as nanocoatings for
architectural glass, packaging applications and ultra-thin
membranes for sensor applicationsIncludes chapters on current and
advanced coating technologies in industry, nanostructured thin
films from amphiphilic molecules, chemical and physical vapour
deposition methods and methods for analysing nanocoatings and
ultra-thin films
Understanding and improving hygiene and healthcare products is
essential for improving infection prevention. Continuing Woodhead
Publishing s series of specialised medical textile books, Textiles
for hygiene and infection control provides readers with the latest
developments in healthcare materials for hygiene and infection
applications.
Part one offers an insight into design and production techniques
for hygiene textiles. Chapters discuss nanotechnology and it s
applications in hygiene textiles, knitted spacer fabrics,
innovative and sustainable packaging and biodegradable hygiene
products. Part two explores design and production techniques for
infection control textiles. Chapters examine micro-organisms,
infection and the role of textiles, the creation of barrier
textiles through plasma processing and methods for ensuring fabrics
survive sterilisation. Part three concludes by investigating the
variety of available hygiene and infection control products.
Chapters consider washable textile-based absorbent products for
incontinence, coated textiles for skin infections and antimicrobial
treatments of textiles for hygiene and infection control
applications from an industrial perspective.
Textiles for hygiene and infection control is an essential
reference for manufacturers, designers, engineers and producers of
hygiene and infection control products. It is also a useful tool
for medical scientists, surgeons and nurses.
Offers insight into design and production techniques for hygiene
textilesChapters discuss a range of applications, such as the use
of textiles for incontinenceAn essential reference for
manufacturers, designers, engineers and producers of hygiene and
infection control products"
Tribocorrosion causes the degradation or alteration of materials
through the combined action of corrosion and wear. It limits the
performance and life-time of installations, machines and devices
with moving parts, and controls certain manufacturing processes
such as chemical-mechanical polishing. The effects of
tribocorrosion are most pronounced on passive metals which owe
their corrosion resistance to a thin protecting oxide film. Most
corrosion-resistant engineering alloys belong to this category.
This book provides an introduction to the developing field of
tribocorrosion and an overview of the latest research. Part one
reviews basic notions of corrosion and tribology, before presenting
the most recent results on the growth and structure of passive
oxide films. Tribocorrosion mechanisms under fretting, sliding and
erosion conditions, respectively, are then discussed. Part two
focuses on methods for measuring and preventing tribocorrosion. It
includes chapters on electrochemical techniques, the design of
tribocorrosion test equipment, data evaluation and the optimisation
of materials properties for tribocorrosion systems. Part three
presents a selection of tribocorrosion problems in engineering and
medicine. Three chapters address the tribocorrosion of medical
implants including test methods and clinical implications. Other
chapters examine tribocorrosion issues in nuclear power plants,
marine environments, automotive cooling circuits,
elevated-temperature metal working and chemical-mechanical
polishing.
With its distinguished editors and international team of expert
contributors Tribocorrosion of passive metals and coatings is an
invaluable reference tool for engineers and researchers in industry
and academia confronted with tribocorrosion problems.
Comprehensively reviews current research on the tribocorrosion of
passive metals and coatings, with particular reference to the
design of tribocorrosion test equipment, data evaluation and the
optimisation of materials properties for tribocorrosion
systemsChapters discuss tribocorrosion mechanisms under fretting,
sliding and erosion conditions before focussing on methods for
measuring and preventing tribocorrosionIncludes a comprehensive
selection of tribocorrosion problems in engineering and medicine,
such as the tribocorrosion of medical implants, and tribocorrosion
issues in nuclear power plants, marine environments, automotive
cooling circuits and elevated-temperature metal working"
Manley s Technology of Biscuits, Crackers and Cookies is widely
regarded as the standard work in its field. Part one covers
management issues such as HACCP, quality control, process control
and product development. Part two deals with the selection of raw
materials and ingredients. The range and types of biscuits is
covered in part three, while part four covers the main production
processes and equipment, from bulk handling and metering of
ingredients to packaging, storage and waste management.
Eight expert authors have joined Duncan Manley in extensively
updating and expanding the book, which is now some 25% longer than
the previous edition. Part one now includes a new chapter on
sustainability in the biscuit industry and the discussion of
process and efficiency control is more detailed. In part two the
information on wheat flour has been extensively revised to reflect
recent developments and there are entirely new chapters on fats and
oils and packaging materials. Photographs of the major types of
biscuits now illustrate chapters in part three, which also includes
a newly-composed chapter on the position of biscuits in nutrition.
Finally, part four has been comprehensively reviewed and revised
with the assistance of an author from a major machinery
manufacturer.
With its distinguished editor and team of expert contributors this
new edition consolidates the position of Manley s Technology of
Biscuits, Crackers and Cookies as the standard reference work in
the industry.
Widely regarded as the standard work in its fieldCovers management
issues such as HACCP, quality control, process control and product
developmentDeals with the selection of raw materials and
ingredients"
Therapeutic protein drug products provides a comprehensive overview
of therapeutic protein drug products, with an emphasis on
formulation beginning in the laboratory, followed by manufacturing
and administration in the clinic. A list of many commercial
therapeutic drug products are described and include the product
name, dosages, active concentration, buffer, excipients, Ph,
container type and route of administration. The laboratory
formulation sections focus on the most common buffers, excipients,
and Ph ranges that are commonly tested in addition to systematic
approaches. A brief section on biophysical and analytical analysis
is also provided. Properties of therapeutic protein formulations
are described and include opalescence, phase separation, color, and
subvisible particles. An emphasis is placed on material and process
testing to ensure success during manufacturing. The drug product
manufacturing process, which includes the process of compounding to
filling, is also covered. Methods of delivery in the clinic are
addressed, as well as delivery strategies. Finally, a perspective
on the regulatory requirements for therapeutic protein formulations
is discussed.
Provides a list and description of commercially available
therapeutic drug products and their formulationsA comprehensive and
practical overview of protein formulation in the laboratory,
manufacturing, and the clinicDiscusses recent topics including high
protein concentration, phase separation, opalescence, and
subvisible particles
With a rising population and the increasing range of textiles for
medical products, the need to understand and improve medical
textiles is gaining in importance. The Handbook of medical textiles
provides an overview of the different types of medical textiles
currently available as well as specific information on more
specialised topics and applications.
In part one, the types and properties of medical textiles are
discussed, with chapters covering topics including reusable
textiles, textiles for implants and textiles with cosmetic effects.
Part two focuses on the interaction of textiles with the skin,
examining key issues such as contact sensations, allergies and
mechanical irritation. Chapters in part three provide information
on the latest developments in textiles for hygiene and infection
control, while part four provides a range of applications and case
studies, including improvements in medical occupational clothing,
medical filters and superabsorbent fibres.
With its expert editor and contributions from some of the world s
leading authorities, the Handbook of medical textiles is a standard
reference for designers and manufacturers of medical textile
products, as well as for biomaterials scientists and medical
professionals.
Explores the different types of medical textiles currently
available as well as specific information on more specialised areas
and applicationsChapters cover topics such as reusable textiles,
textiles for implants and interaction of textiles with the skinIs a
standard reference for designers and manufacturers of medical
textile products, as well as for biomaterials scientists and
medical professionals"
This book gives a complete picture of the canola crop including its
history, botany, genetics, distribution, breeding and
biotechnology, production, processing, composition, nutritional
properties and utilization of the seed, oil and meal, as well as an
economic profile. While the main focus in this book is on canola of
Canadian origin, its cousin crop oilseed rape will also be
discussed to a lesser extent. The work provides up-to-date
information on the crop and highlights areas where research and
development is either needed or is in process.
Rice is a unique and highly significant crop, thought to help feed
nearly half the planet on a daily basis. An understanding of its
properties and their significance is essential for the provision of
high quality products. This is all the more true today as
international trade in rice trade has been increasing rapidly in
recent years. This important book reviews variability in rice
characteristics and their effects on rice quality.
After an introduction on rice quality that also explores paradoxes
associated with the crop, the book goes on to examine rice physical
properties and milling quality. This leads to a discussion of the
effects that the degree of milling has on rice quality. The ageing
of rice and its cooking and eating quality are investigated in the
following chapters before an analysis of the effect of parboiling
on rice quality. Later chapters consider the product-making and
nutritional quality of rice and investigate speciality rices and
rice breeding for desirable quality. The book concludes with an
extensive chapter on rice quality analysis and an appendix
containing selected rice quality test procedures.
With its distinguished author Rice quality: a guide to rice
properties and analysis proves an invaluable resource for
professionals in the rice industry and researchers and
post-graduate students interested in rice.
Examines the physical properties of rice, such as grain appearance
and density and frictionInvestigates the ageing of rice and its
cooking and eating qualityThe product making and nutritional
aspects of rice are also considered
Ultra fine-grained metals can show exceptional ductility, known as
superplasticity, during sheet forming. The higher ductility of
superplastic metals makes it possible to form large and complex
components in a single operation without joints or rivets. The
result is less waste, lower weight and manufacturing costs, high
precision and lack of residual stress associated with welding which
makes components ideal for aerospace, automotive and other
applications. Superplastic forming of advanced metallic materials
summarises key recent research on this important process.
Part one reviews types of superplastic metals, standards for
superplastic forming, processes and equipment. Part two discusses
ways of modelling superplastic forming processes whilst the final
part of the book considers applications, including superplastic
forming of titanium, aluminium and magnesium alloys.
With its distinguished editor and international team of
contributors, Superplastic forming of advanced metallic materials
is a valuable reference for metallurgists and engineers in such
sectors as aerospace and automotive engineering.
Note: The Publishers wish to point out an error in the authorship
of Chapter 3 which was originally listed as: G. Bernhart, Clement
Ader Institute, France. The correct authorship is: G Bernhart, P.
Lours, T. Cutard, V. Velay, Ecole des Mines Albi, France and F.
Nazaret, Aurock, France. The Publishers apologise to the authors
for this error.
Reviews types of superplastic metals and standards for superplastic
formingDiscusses the modelling of superplastic forming, including
mathematical and finite element modellingExamines various
applications, including superplastic forming of titanium, aluminiun
and magnesium alloys"
This book, based primarily on late breaking work ... provides an
interesting snapshot at some of the main lines of current and new
research within the field, such as investigation of the novel
properties of ionic liquids and their uses in separations (e.g.,
gases, organics, and metal ions), biochemistry, medicine, and
nanochemistry. The chapters also reflect the growing theoretical
and computational work within the field leading to new predictive
capability.
- From the Preface
Aluminium is an important metal in manufacturing, due to its
versatile properties and the many applications of both the
processed metal and its alloys in different industries.
Fundamentals of aluminium metallurgy provides a comprehensive
overview of the production, properties and processing of aluminium,
and its applications in manufacturing industries.
Part one discusses different methods of producing and casting
aluminium, covering areas such as casting of alloys, quality issues
and specific production methods such as high-pressure diecasting.
The metallurgical properties of aluminium and its alloys are
reviewed in Part two, with chapters on such topics as hardening,
precipitation processes and solute partitioning and clustering, as
well as properties such as fracture resistance. Finally, Part three
includes chapters on joining, laser sintering and other methods of
processing aluminium, and its applications in particular areas of
industry such as aerospace.
With its distinguished editor and team of expert contributors,
Fundamentals of aluminium metallurgy is a standard reference for
researchers in metallurgy, as well as all those involved in the
manufacture and use of aluminium products.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the production, properties and
processing of aluminium, and its applications in manufacturing
industriesConsiders many issues of central importance in aluminium
production and utilization considering quality issues and design
for fatigue growth resistanceMetallurgical properties of aluminium
and its alloys are further explored with particular reference to
work hardening and applications of industrial alloys
New and Future Developments in Catalysis is a package of books
that compile the latest ideas concerning alternate and renewable
energy sources and the role that catalysis plays in converting new
renewable feedstock into biofuels and biochemicals. Both
homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts and catalytic processes
will be discussed in a unified and comprehensive approach. There
will be extensive cross-referencing within all volumes. This volume
presents a complete picture of all carbon dioxide (CO2) sources,
outlines the environmental concerns regarding CO2, and critically
reviews all current CO2 activation processes. Furthermore, the
volume discusses all future developments and gives a critical
economic analysis of the various processes.
Offers in-depth coverage of all catalytic topics of current
interest and outlines future challenges and research areasA clear
and visual description of all parameters and conditions, enabling
the reader to draw conclusions for a particular caseOutlines the
catalytic processes applicable to energy generation and design of
green processes
Oxidative rancidity is a major cause of food quality deterioration,
leading to the formation of undesirable off-flavours as well as
unhealthful compounds. Antioxidants are widely employed to inhibit
oxidation, and with current consumer concerns about synthetic
additives and natural antioxidants are of much interest. The two
volumes of Oxidation in foods and beverages and antioxidant
applications review food quality deterioration due to oxidation and
methods for its control.
The first volume focuses on oxidation mechanisms and antioxidant
activity. Initial chapters in part one describe oxidation processes
in foods, including the role of metals, heme proteins and
lipoxygenase. The impact of oxidation on food flavour and the
health aspects of oxidized fats are also covered. Final chapters in
part one review the measurement of the extent of lipid oxidation
and methods for food shelf-life determination. Part two discusses
the ways in which antioxidants inhibit food oxidation, factors
affecting antioxidant efficacy, methods to measure antioxidant
activity and novel antioxidants.
With its distinguished international team of editors and
contributors, the two volumes of Oxidation in foods and beverages
and antioxidant applications is standard references for R&D and
QA professionals in the food industry, as well as academic
researchers interested in food quality.
Describes oxidation processes in foods, including the role of
metals, heme proteins and lipoxygenaseReviews the impact of
oxidation on food flavour and the health aspects of oxidized
fatsDiscusses the ways in which antioxidants inhibit food
oxidation, factors affecting antioxidant efficacy and methods to
measure antioxidant activity
What is the best way to cold settle my white juices? How do I
sample for Brettanomyces? What s the best procedure to clean or
store a used barrel? How do I care for the winery pump? My wine is
too astringent - what do I do? When can I skip filtering my wine?
When will it re-ferment and push the corks? How do I best store and
ship my bottled wine?
Expert answers to these and further questions that arise during
winemaking can be found in this convenient reference book. Arranged
in practical question and answer format, Winemaking problems solved
provides brief, quickly accessible solutions to more than one
hundred issues of frequent concern to winemaking professionals.
Chapters review issues associated with grape analysis, juice and
must preparation, yeast and malolactic fermentation, wine
clarification and stabilisation, filtration, packaging and storage.
Sections on winery equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, wine
microbiology and sanitation are also included. The final part of
the book focuses on particular wine quality issues, such as hazes
and off-odours.
With expert contributions from a diverse team of international
enologists, Winemaking problems solved is an essential, hands-on
reference for professionals in the winemaking industry and students
of enology.
Provides solutions to a variety of issues of frequent concern to
wine making professionalsReviews issues related to grape analysis,
filtration, packaging and microbiologyA hands-on reference book
written by a diverse team of international enologists"
A concise and accessible guide to the knowledge required to fulfil
the role of a welding inspector. In covering both European and
US-based codes, the book gives those wishing to gain certification
in welding inspection a basic all-round understanding of the main
subject matter.
A concise and accessible guide to the knowledge required to fulfil
the role of a welding inspectorCovers both European and US-based
codesGives those wishing to gain certification in welding
inspection a basic all-round understanding of the main subject
matter
This is the first book to bring together both the basic theory
and proven process engineering practice of AFM. It is presented in
a way that is accessible and valuable to practising engineers as
well as to those who are improving their AFM skills and knowledge,
and to researchers who are developing new products and solutions
using AFM.
The book takes a rigorous and practical approach that ensures it
is directly applicable to process engineering problems.
Fundamentals and techniques are concisely described, while specific
benefits for process engineering are clearly defined and
illustrated. Key content includes: particle-particle, and
particle-bubble interactions; characterization of membrane
surfaces; the development of fouling resistant membranes; nanoscale
pharmaceutical analysis; nanoengineering for cellular sensing;
polymers on surfaces; micro and nanoscale rheometry.
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an important tool for process
engineers and scientists as it enables improved processes and
productsThe only book dealing with the theory and practical
applications of atomic force microscopy in process
engineeringProvides best-practice guidance and experience on using
AFM for process and product improvement
Due to the adverse stress conditions typical of olive cultivation
in desert conditions, the olive tree is responding with production
of high levels of antioxidant substances. Among these substances
are polyphenols, tocopherols, and phytosterols. Studies have shown
that saline irrigated varieties of olives have demonstrated
advantages over those irrigated with tap water.
This is just one of the aspects of desert cultivation of olives
that is covered in Desert Olive Oil Advanced Biotechnologies. Based
on 20 years of research, the book expounds on the appropriate
selection of olive varieties with high productivity and oil
quality, the impact of foliar nutrition on decreasing alternate
bearing and increasing fruit quality, improving efficiency of
mechanical harvesting, and increasing efficiency of oil extraction
and oil quality regulating analysis.
Key Features:
*Addresses olive cultivation methods for semi-arid
environments
*Focuses on intensive cultivation using saline and municipal
waste recycled irrigation water and their significant impact on the
production and nutritional value of olive oil
*Integrated and multidisciplinary approaches providing a
comprehensive view of the desert olive industry
*Provides key considerations including ecological,
biotechnological, agricultural and political impacts
The first edition of Food processing technology was quickly adopted
as the standard text by many food science and technology courses.
This completely revised and updated third edition consolidates the
position of this textbook as the best single-volume introduction to
food manufacturing technologies available. This edition has been
updated and extended to include the many developments that have
taken place since the second edition was published. In particular,
advances in microprocessor control of equipment, minimal processing
technologies, functional foods, developments in active or
intelligent packaging, and storage and distribution logistics are
described. Technologies that relate to cost savings, environmental
improvement or enhanced product quality are highlighted.
Additionally, sections in each chapter on the impact of processing
on food-borne micro-organisms are included for the first time.
Introduces a range of processing techniques that are used in food
manufacturingExplains the key principles of each process, including
the equipment used and the effects of processing on micro-organisms
that contaminate foodsDescribes post-processing operations,
including packaging and distribution logistics"
In this completely rewritten Second Edition of Trans Fatty Acids in
Human Nutrition authors who are recognised international
authorities in their field have addressed the major areas of trans
fatty acids (TFA) research such as consumption, analysis,
biochemistry, synthesis and natural TFA biosynthesis, health
effects, food formulation, and also regulation and consumer
perception. Each chapter contains the latest references and major
advances and breakthroughs in a specific area of trans fatty acids
research. Furthermore, the book also includes a discussion of a
major issue - the health effects of the natural trans isomers,
comparing their effects to those observed for TFA produced during
hydrogenation.
The availability of so much information in a single volume will
help to clarify the major effects of TFA in human nutrition that
have been discovered over the last two decades. This book guides
the next generation of scientists to the important opportunities
for making further progress in this challenging field of research.
The First Edition of Trans Fatty Acids in Human Nutrition carried
out a very similar task for the state of our knowledge in the late
1990s but the rapid expansion and progress in the subject meant
that it had to be completely re-written and expanded from the
original nine to the present fifteen chapters of the Second
Edition.
Africa has been and continues to be a significant source of
medicinal and aromatic plants and botanicals to the world's food,
drug, herb and dietary supplement market, and in the past decade
numerous African plant materials have established a strong
international market presence. This book provides an excellent
opportunity to delve into the current and future contributions that
African plants can and will continue to make both internal to
Africa and on the global stage. This book expertly covers various
medicinal plants of African origin and the some of the latest basic
and clinical research supporting their ongoing and potential uses
in self-care and healthcare. This work also examines various issues
and trends in medicinal plants from their uses in Traditional
Medicine and ethnobotany, to our modern understanding of the plants
chemistry and pharmacognosy, natural products chemistry and
applications of medicinal plants, quality control, and models of
benefit sharing.
Cheese is a unique food product which requires a significant amount
of scientific knowledge to be produced successfully. However, due
to the many, complex and interrelated changes which occur during
cheese manufacture and ripening, it is still not possible to
guarantee the production of premium quality cheese. Written by an
international team of renowned contributors, Cheese problems solved
provides responses to over 200 of the most frequently asked
questions about cheese and the cheese-making process, in a unique
and practical question-and-answer format.
Opening chapters concentrate on queries regarding the preparation
of cheese milk, the conversion of milk to curd, the ripening
process, pathogens, cheese analysis and nutritional aspects of
cheese amongst other issues. The latter half of the book discusses
particular types of cheeses such as Cheddar, Grana-type cheeses,
Mozzarella, Dutch-type, Swiss and Blue cheeses, to name but a few.
Edited by a leading expert and with contributions from specialists
within the field, Cheese problems solved is an essential reference
and problem solving manual for professionals and trainees in the
cheese industry.
Provides responses to over 200 of the most frequently asked
questions about cheese and the cheese-making processAn essential
reference and problem solving manual for professionals and trainees
in the cheese industryBenefit from the knowledge of leading
specialists in the field
This volume consists of written chapters taken from the
presentations at the symposium "100+ Years of Plastics: Leo
Baekeland and Beyond," held March 22, 2010, at the 239th ACS
National Meeting in San Francisco. The symposium celebrates the
100th anniversary of the formation of General Bakelite Corp., which
was preceded by Leo Baekland's synthesis of Bakelite in 1907 and
the unveiling of the Bakelite process in 1909. It is quite
reasonable to use the synthesis of Bakelite as the starting point
of the Age of Plastics. Indeed, Time magazine in its June 14, 1999,
issue on the 100 most influential people of the 20th century chose
Leo Baekeland and his Bakelite synthesis as the sole representative
of chemistry.
Leo Baekeland and Bakelite are the topics of the first four
chapters of this volume. The first two chapters come from the
perspective of Baekeland family members. Carl Kaufmann is related
to the Baekeland family through marriage and is the author of the
only full-length biography of Baekeland, published as a master's
thesis from the University of Delaware. As a family member Kaufmann
had access to all of Baekeland's papers. This first chapter (Leo H.
Baekeland) is not only a biographical sketch, but an exploration of
Baekeland's effect on the chemical industry. Hugh Karraker is
Baekeland's great-grandson, and his chapter (A Portrait of Leo H.
Baekeland) provides a family picture of the great inventor. Gary
Patterson's chapter (Materia Polymerica: Bakelite) goes into the
history of Bakelite chemistry, while Burkhard Wagner's contribution
(Leo Baekeland's Legacy-100 Years of Plastics) covers the history
of Bakelite manufacture through time and space, finishing with a
description of another Baekeland legacy, the Baekeland Award given
through the North Jersey Section of the ACS.
In later chapters, Les Sperling (History of Interpenetrating
Polymer Networks Starting with Bakelite-Based Compositions) covers
the improvements in interpenetrating networks. James Economy and Z.
Parkar (Historical Perspectives on Phenolic Resins and
High-Temperature Aromatic Polyesters of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid and
Their Copolyesters) follow the paths of resoles, novolaks, and
related chemicals.
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