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Although plastics are extremely successful commercially, they would
never reach acceptable performance standards either in properties
or processing without the incorporation of additives. With the
inclusion of additives, plastics can be used in a variety of areas
competing directly with other materials, but there are still many
challenges to overcome. Some additives are severely restricted by
legislation, others interfere with each other-in short their
effectiveness varies with circumstances. Plastics Additives
explains these issues in an alphabetical format making them easily
accessible to readers, enabling them to find specific information
on a specific topic. Each additive is the subject of one or more
articles, providing a suffinct account of each given topic. An
international group of experts in additive and polymer science,
from many world class companies and institutes, explain the recent
rapid changes in additive technology. They cover novel additives
(scorch inhibitors, compatibilizers, surface-modified particulates
etc.), the established varieties (antioxidants, biocides,
antistatic agents, nucleating agents, fillers, fibres, impact
modifiers, plasticizers) and many others, the articles also
consider environmental concerns, interactions between additives and
legislative change. With a quick reference guide and introductory
articles that provide the non-specialist and newcomer with relevant
information, this reference book is essential reading for anyone
concerned with plastics and additives.
Although plastics are extremely successful commercially, they would
never reach acceptable performance standards either in properties
or processing without the incorporation of additives. With the
inclusion of additives, plastics can be used in a variety of areas
competing directly with other materials, but there are still many
challenges to overcome. Some additives are severely restricted by
legislation, others interfere with each other-in short their
effectiveness varies with circumstances. Plastics Additives
explains these issues in an alphabetical format making them easily
accessible to readers, enabling them to find specific information
on a specific topic. Each additive is the subject of one or more
articles, providing a suffinct account of each given topic. An
international group of experts in additive and polymer science,
from many world class companies and institutes, explain the recent
rapid changes in additive technology. They cover novel additives
(scorch inhibitors, compatibilizers, surface-modified particulates
etc.), the established varieties (antioxidants, biocides,
antistatic agents, nucleating agents, fillers, fibres, impact
modifiers, plasticizers) and many others, the articles also
consider environmental concerns, interactions between additives and
legislative change. With a quick reference guide and introductory
articles that provide the non-specialist and newcomer with relevant
information, this reference book is essential reading for anyone
concerned with plastics and additives.
One of the most interesting developments in composite materials
technology during the past decade has been the attempt to displace
thermosetting resins from their position as the natural matrix in
'advanced' composites for sUl;h fields as aerospace. Dr McMahon
gives some indication of the nature of this challenge in his
chapter on fibre-reinforced thermoplastics. He acknowledges the
problem of their low fibre contents, with the associated
possibility of inadequate mechanical properties, especially in
compression; and draws attention to the way in which the lack of
suitable teSI methods for composites in compression has caused
difficulties in assessing the latest thermoplastics composites in
this respect. It is therefore of special interest that Professor
Piggott deals with the whole question of compression tesllflg of
composites in Chapter 4. On the positive side, reinforced
thermoplastics seem to be much more damage-tolerant than
thermosets. This is clearly an advantage that will not be lost on
the aircraft industry. The subject of damage repair to FRP is one
of substantial concern; the wider question of defect detection and
assessment is discussed authoritatively by Reifsnider and Henneke
in Chapter 3, which focuses on the technique of thermography.
Any series with a title beginning Developments in. . . is obviously
intended to report innovatory and novel ideas. The trouble with
innovatory thinking is that it often seems too esoteric for
practical people to bother with. Certainly, this book is not meant
primarily to be a quick-reference manual for fabricators. Its
purpose is rather to signal the kind of developments which almost
certainly will impinge on the world of reinforced plastics in, say,
four or five years' time. In this particular volume most of the
authors have directly or indirectly addressed the practical
problems of processing and fabrica tion with reinforced plastics.
There has been no attempt to review the current state-of-the-art of
producing fabricated articles in reinforced plastics by such
techniques as filament winding or pultrusion because these subjects
have already been well covered elsewhere. Nor have I even tried to
provide a comprehensive survey of all that could be called new in
this field. Instead, I have simply taken a number of important and
somewhat underestimated topics, generally material orientated
rather than machine-centred, and asked leading figures to summarise
the scene. At the risk of appearing arbitrary let us consider the
first chapter by Cattanach and Cogswell. They tell us how a new
material has been produced which not only adds to the range of
composites available, it makes possible new fabrication processes
(at least, new to FRP). Consequently it should result ultimately in
many new markets and products. The opportunities are lucidly and
imagina tively set out."
Reinforced plastics composites are increasingly in demand for the
huge range of long-term applications - not surprisingly, as they
are amongst the best materials in the world for durability. This
exceptionally user-friendly guide has been written for engineers,
designers and managers who are considering using reinforced
plastics in applications
where a long product life is essential, including buildings,
bridges, boats, tanks, pipes and swimming pools.
The book is clearly written and easily accessible to those with no
background in composite science, although detailed references are
provided for those wishing to pursue any area in more depth. After
introducing the key concepts, there are chapters focusing on the
effects of outdoor weathering, solvent and water attack, high
temperature and repetitive stress. Experience with specific
applications over time is discussed, and repair is considered. The
use of computer techniques in predicting durability is outlined and
there are some case histories.
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Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
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