Ebook: Thermal Degradation of Polymeric Materials

Thermal degradation of polymeric materials is an important issue from both the academic and the industrial viewpoints. This work summarizes recent developments in the study of the thermal degradation of polymers. The authors present an overview of thermal degradation mechanisms and kinetics as well as describing the use of thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry, in combination with mass spectroscopy and infrared spectrometry, to investigate thermal decomposition. These methods have proved useful for defining suitable processing conditions for polymers as well as useful service guidelines for their application. The authors go on to discuss the thermal degradation of various polymers, copolymers, high-performance plastics, blends and composites, including polyolefins, styrene polymers, polyvinyl chloride, polyamides, polyurethanes, polyesters, polyacrylates and others. This book offers a wealth of information for polymer researchers and processors requiring an understanding of the implications of thermal degradation on material and product performance.
Content:
• Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Mechanisms of Thermal Degradation of Polymers
• 3. Thermooxidative Degradation
4. Kinetics of Thermal Degradation
5. Polymers, Copolymers and Blends
6. Natural Polymers
7. Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites
8. Inorganic Polymers
9. High Temperature-Resistant Polymers
10. Recycling of Polymers by Thermal Degradation
11. Thermal Degradation during Processing of Polymers
• 12. Modelling of Thermal Degradation Processes
• 13. Concluding Remarks
• 14. References
• 15. References Available from the Polymer Library
Index