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The nature and general properties of TPE's are explained, and the classes of materials considered in turn include styrenic block copolymers, polyether-esters, polyamides, polyurethanes, polyolefins and other miscellaneous systems. Developments in specific market sectors are also outlined. The review is supported by an extensive References and Abstracts section, containing over 400 abstracts, which provide a great deal more information on these useful materials.
Polyimides have been available commercially for over 25 years, but are still frequently thought of as new materials, due largely to their performance and high technology end uses, which ensure that levels of research and development remain high. This detailed review describes the synthesis, properties, processing and applications of condensation, addition and hybrid polyimides. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.
The aim of new techniques of rapid prototyping, tooling and manufacturing is to take a new product from the Computer Aided Design (CAD) stage into instant production of the prototype, or even the end use part. In this report the different methods available, the material choice, accuracy and model build size are described. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.
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This report describes the theory of weathering and its effect on polymer properties, methods of stabilisation, and natural and accelerated weathering tests. The problems associated with particular polymers used in outdoor applications are explained. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.
The specialist properties of polysulfide polymers were immediately recognised on discovery, and technology was soon developed to convert these materials into useful products. In this Rapra Review Report, the author describes the factors controlling the structure of polysulfide polymers and the properties which influence their use and performance in products. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.
The author reviews the synthesis, manufacture and characterisation of epoxy monomers, cure reactions of epoxy resins, spectroscopic and analytical methods of studying cure, techniques for the modelling of cure, the use of additives and modifiers, and technologically driven advances in applications. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.
This report provides a review of the development and current understanding of blow moulding technology. The history and technology of blow moulding are reviewed and details are given on the research carried out in order to better understand the fundamental phenomena affecting the different stages of the process, and their interdependence in controlling final part characteristics. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.
Recent changes in Screw extruders for rubber have been driven by demands for accuracy and economy, increased understanding of the underlying principles, and improvements in related technologies such as control systems and computing power. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.