1st Edition

Polymer Modifiers and Additives

Edited By Richard F. Grossman, John T. Lutz Jr. Copyright 2000
532 Pages
by CRC Press

536 Pages
by CRC Press

"Outlines the benefits of using additives-individually or in combination-to modify the properties and processability of pure polymers, and discusses easy-to-understand theory and practical applications for immediate economic and performance improvements."

Antioxidants; colourants; coupling agents; fiber reinforcment; fillers - types, properties and performance; flame retardant and smoke suppressants; heat stabilizers for halogenated polymers; impact modifiers; lubricants; optical brighteners; plasticizers; processing aids; specialty additives.

Biography

Richard F. Grossman, John T. Lutz Jr.

". . .comprehensive."
---Polymer Degradation and Stability
". . .gives a clear review of the subject. . .a guide to the future developments in additives. . ..Any organization involved in the developments and use of additives in polymers should have a copy in their libraries."
---The Journal of the Institute of Materials
". . .a good balance of theory and the pragmatic. . .provides a unique overview and reference of the field of modifiers and additives."
---Chemical Engineering Research and Design