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Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Composites, Third Edition bridges
the technology and business aspects of thermoplastics, providing a
guide designed to help engineers working in real-world industrial
settings. The author explores the criteria for material selection,
provides a detailed guide to each family of thermoplastics, and
explains the various processing options for each material type.
More than 30 families of thermoplastics are described with
information on their advantages and drawbacks, special grades,
prices, transformation processes, applications, thermal behavior,
technological properties (tenacity, friction, dimensional
stability), durability (ageing, creep, fatigue), chemical and fire
behavior, electrical properties, and joining possibilities. In this
third edition, standards and costs have been updated for all
materials, and more information on topics such as bioplastics, 3D
printing and recycling have been added. In addition, an entirely
new chapter on the concept of 'Industry 4.0' has been added, with
guidance and suggestions on the incorporation of virtualization,
connectivity, and automation into the plastics engineering process
to reduce materials and processing failure.
As new applications are developed and plastics replace traditional
materials in a widening spectrum of existing applications, the
potential personal injury, property damage, financial and legal
consequences of failure can be high. However, nearly half of
plastics failure can be traced back to the original specification
and selection of the material. This book gives engineers the data
they need to make an informed decision about the materials they use
in their products, imparting a thorough knowledge of the advantages
and disadvantages of the various materials to choose from. The data
also suggests other candidate materials which the reader may not
have originally considered. More than 30,000 thermoplastics grades
are grouped into circa. 300 subfamilies, within which over 20
properties are assessed. The abundance or scarcity of a material
and its cost are also often important deciding factors. In this
book, an economical overview of the plastics industry helps clarify
the actual consumption and costs of thermoplastics including
bioplastic, and the relationship of cost vs. performance is also
examined for each thermoplastic subfamily. Immediate and long-term
common properties are reviewed, including mechanical behavior,
impact, thermal properties, and many more. Environmental
considerations are also covered, including ease of recycling and
sustainability.
A Practical Guide to Plastics Sustainability: Concept, Solutions,
and Implementation is a groundbreaking reference work offering a
broad, detailed and highly practical vision of the complex concept
of sustainability in plastics. The book's aim is to present a range
of potential pathways towards more sustainable plastics parts and
products, enabling the reader to further integrate the idea of
sustainability into their design process. It begins by introducing
the context and concept of sustainability, discussing perceptions,
drivers of change, key factors, and environmental issues, before
presenting a detailed outline of the current situation with types
of plastics, processing, and opportunities for improved
sustainability. Subsequent chapters focus on the different
possibilities for improved sustainability, offering a step-by-step
technical approach to areas including design, properties, renewable
plastics, and recycling and re-use. Each of these pillars are
supported by data, examples, analysis and best practice guidance.
Finally, the latest developments and future possibilities are
considered.
Industrial Applications of Renewable Plastics: Environmental,
Technological, and Economic Advances provides practical information
to help engineers and materials scientists deploy renewable
plastics in the plastics market. It explores the uses,
possibilities, and problems of renewable plastics and composites to
assist in material selection and rejection. The designer's main
problems are examined, along with basic reminders that deal with
structures and processing methods that can help those who are
generally familiar with metals understand the unique properties of
plastic materials. The book offers a candid overview of main
issues, including conservation of fossil resources, geopolitical
considerations, greenhouse effects, competition with food crops,
deforestation, pollution, and disposal of renewable plastics. In
addition, an overview of some tools related to sustainability (Life
cycle assessments, CO2 emissions, carbon footprint, and more) is
provided. The book is an essential resource for engineers and
materials scientists involved in material selection, design,
manufacturing, molding, fabrication, and other links in the supply
chain of plastics. The material contained is of great relevance to
many major industries, including automotive and transport,
packaging, aeronautics, shipbuilding, industrial and military
equipment, electrical and electronics, energy, and more.
This book bridges the technology and business aspects of
thermosets, providing a practical guide designed for engineers
working in real-world industrial settings. The author explores the
criteria for material selection, provides information on material
properties for each family of thermosets, and discusses the various
processing options for each material type. He explains advantages
and disadvantages of using thermosets and composites in comparison
to competing materials and assesses cost aspects, enabling the
reader to balance out technical and economic constraints when
choosing a thermoset and processing technology for a given
application. This second edition contains a new section on
composites solutions for practical problems, gathering information
on trends contributing to the breakthrough of composites in various
sectors. Other new sections on specific crosslinking processes,
processing trends, machinery and equipment manufacturers,
applications, bio-sourced thermosets and natural fibers, and
recycling of thermosets and composites are included. Case studies
are provided, illustrating many design and production challenges.
Furthermore, new market data and information about health and
safety will be added. All data is fully updated throughout, with
pricing in USD and EUR, and both ASTM (North American) and European
standards. "Thermosets and Thermoset Composites, Second Edition" is
the only book that gives in-depth coverage of a wide range of
subject matters and markets, yet in brevity and concision in a
single volume, avoiding the need of consulting a series of other
specialized books. By providing the knowledge necessary for
selecting a fabrication process, thermoset material and methods for
determining the all important cost of thermoset parts this new
edition is an invaluable decision-making aid and reference work for
practitioners in a field with growing importance.
Combining materials data, information on processing techniques, and
economic aspects, Biron provides a unique end-to-end approach to
the selection and use of materials in the plastics industry and
related sectorsNew material on bio-sourced thermosets, natural
fibers, and recycling of thermosetsConcise and easy-to-use source
of information and decision-making aid
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