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Plastics packaging : properties, processing, applications, and regulations /

"Plastic materials continue to play a vital and growing role in packaging applications. It is thus more important than ever that all involved in the packaging industry command a basic understanding of the properties of the common packaging plastics. This highly regarded book provides just that...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Selke, Susan E. M. (Autor), Culter, John D., 1937- (Autor), Auras, Rafael (Autor), Rabnawaz, Muhammad (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Munich : Cincinnati : Hanser Publishers ; Hanser Publications, [2021]
Edición:4th edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Content
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Historic Note
  • 1.2 Role of Plastics in Packaging
  • 1.3 Book Structure
  • 1.4 References
  • 2 Basic Concepts and Definitions
  • 2.1 Terminology
  • 2.1.1 Macromolecule
  • 2.1.2 Polymer
  • 2.1.3 Plastic
  • 2.1.4 Monomer
  • 2.1.5 Constitutional Unit
  • 2.1.6 Homopolymer
  • 2.1.7 Copolymer
  • 2.2 Polymer Nomenclature
  • 2.3 Interatomic and Intermolecular Forces in Polymers
  • 2.3.1 Interatomic Forces
  • 2.3.1.1 Covalent Bonds
  • 2.3.1.2 Ionic Bonds
  • 2.3.2 Intermolecular and Intramolecular Forces
  • 2.3.2.1 Dispersion Forces
  • 2.3.2.2 Induction Forces
  • 2.3.2.3 Dipole Forces
  • 2.3.2.4 Hydrogen Bonds
  • 2.4 Properties Determined by Chemical Composition
  • 2.5 Categorization of Plastics
  • 2.6 References
  • Study Questions
  • 3 Polymer Structure and Properties
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Molecular Architecture
  • 3.2.1 Linear Polymers
  • 3.2.2 Branched Polymers
  • 3.2.3 Cross-Linked Polymers
  • 3.3 Copolymer Structure
  • 3.3.1 Random Copolymers
  • 3.3.2 Alternating Copolymers
  • 3.3.3 Block Copolymers
  • 3.3.4 Graft Copolymers
  • 3.3.5 Combinations of Copolymer Types
  • 3.4 Chain Polymerization, Addition Polymers
  • 3.4.1 Addition or Chain Polymerization Mechanism
  • 3.4.2 Vinyl Polymers
  • 3.4.3 Free-Radical Polymerization
  • 3.4.3.1 Initiation
  • 3.4.3.2 Propagation
  • 3.4.3.3 Termination
  • 3.4.4 Polyethylene Polymerization Processes
  • 3.4.5 Other Addition Polymerization Mechanisms
  • 3.5 Molecular Configuration and Conformation
  • 3.6 Head-to-Head and Head-to-Tail
  • 3.6.1 Configurations of Vinyl Polymers
  • 3.7 Stereochemistry
  • 3.8 Step Polymerization, Condensation Polymers
  • 3.9 Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution
  • 3.9.1 Degree of Polymerization
  • 3.9.2 Molecular Mass (Weight) and Molecular Weight Distribution
  • 3.9.3 Number Average Molecular Weight
  • 3.9.4 Weight Average Molecular Weight
  • 3.9.5 Other Molecular Weight Averages
  • 3.9.6 Determination of MWD
  • 3.9.7 Effect of Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution on Flow and Mechanical Properties
  • 3.10 Polymer Morphology
  • 3.10.1 Crystallinity
  • 3.10.2 Polymer Orientation
  • 3.10.3 Degree of Crystallinity
  • 3.11 Thermal Properties
  • 3.11.1 Melting Temperature
  • 3.11.2 Glass Transition Temperature
  • 3.11.2.1 Measuring Tg
  • 3.11.2.2 Variables Affecting Tg
  • 3.11.3 Other Thermal Transitions
  • 3.11.4 Heat Capacity
  • 3.11.5 Heat of Fusion
  • 3.11.6 Thermal Conductivity
  • 3.11.7 Thermal Expansion Coefficient
  • 3.11.8 Other Dimensional Changes
  • 3.11.9 Dimensional Stability
  • 3.12 Mechanical Properties
  • 3.12.1 Tensile Properties
  • 3.12.2 Tear Strength
  • 3.12.3 Impact and Bursting Strength
  • 3.12.4 Other Mechanical Properties
  • 3.13 Barrier Properties
  • 3.13.1 Diffusion Coefficient
  • 3.13.2 Solubility Coefficient
  • 3.13.3 Permeability Coefficient
  • 3.14 Surfaces and Adhesion
  • 3.14.1 Surface Tension
  • 3.14.2 Wettability