Functional Fillers For Plastics

Functional fillers are important components for adding value and customized properties to standard bulk polymers The only book dedicated to discussing fundamentals, analysing properties & functionalities and introducing novel materials The second edition is completely revised, contains 20 % new content and incl. two new chapters, incl. A comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the major mineral and organic fillers for plastics, their production, structure and properties, as well as their applications in terms of primary and secondary functions. Edited and co-authored by Professor Marino Xanthos with contributions by international experts from industry and academia, the book presents methods of mixing/incorporation technologies, surface treatments and modifications for enhanced functionality, an analysis of parameters affecting filler performance and a presentation of current and emerging applications. For engineers, scientists and technologists involved in the industrially important sector of polymer composites. Reviews of the previous edition: "... the various authors all do a good job of thoroughly and clearly presenting their subjects in an easy-to-read fashion." CORROSION, December 2006 "... this is a book that I can recommend: it offers an excellent balance of polymer chemistry and materials engineering. Having already made use of the information contained within, I can attest to its utility and recommend it highly." Advanced Materials

Collectif (Auteur) - Verschenen op 01/02/2010 bij John Wiley & Sons Inc.