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2nd Edition

Szycher's Handbook of Polyurethanes

Edited By Michael Szycher PhD Copyright 2013

    A practical handbook rather than merely a chemistry reference, Szycher's Handbook of Polyurethanes, Second Edition offers an easy-to-follow compilation of crucial new information on polyurethane technology, which is irreplaceable in a wide range of applications. This new edition of a bestseller is an invaluable reference for technologists, marketer

    Basic Concepts in Polyurethane Chemistry and Technology. Structure-Property Relations in Polyurethanes. Isocyanate Chemistry. Polyols. Chain Extenders. Flexible and Semiflexible Foams. Rigid Polyurethane Foams. Polyurethane Foam Surfactants. Catalysis of Isocyanate Reactions. Elastomers. Reaction Injection Molding. Polyurethane Adhesives. Waterborne Polyurethanes. Health and Safety. Radiation-Curable Adhesives and Coatings. Processing Methods. Compounding Ingredients. Copolymers and Polyblends. Polyurethane Coatings. Castables, Sealants, and Caulking Compounds. Medical Applications. Resorbable Polyurethanes. Biodurable Polyurethanes. Antimicrobial Polyurethanes. Hydrophilic Polyurethanes. Biocompatibility Testing. Eco-Friendly Polyurethanes. Processing Thermoplastics Urethanes via Twin Screw Extrusion. Infrared Analysis of Medical-Grade Polyurethane Elastomers: Can Durometer Hardness Be Determined by IR Analysis? Appendices.

    Biography

    Noted entrepreneur Dr. Michael Szycher is chairman and CEO of CardioTech International, Inc., a manufacturer of medical products based on specialized polyurethanes. He holds a Ph.D from Boston University School of Medicine and an MBA from Suffolk University. He is an internationally recognized expert in medical-grade polyurethanes and blood-compatible polymers and was a pivotal force in the creation of the Medical Plastics Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). He is also founding editor of the Journal of Biomaterials Applications.

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