Industrial Polymers, Specialty Polymers, and Their Applications Book

1 Industrial Polymers

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Part I: Addition Polymers

1.3 Part II: Condensation Polymers

2 Polymers in Special Uses

2.1 Introduction

2.2 High-Temperature and Fire-Resistant Polymers

2.3 Liquid Crystal Polymers

2.4 Electroactive Polymers

2.5 Polymers in Photoresist Applications

2.6 Photoresist Applications for Printing

2.7 Optical Information Storage

2.8 Polymers in Adhesives

2.9 Degradable Polymers

2.10 Ionic Polymers

2.11 Scavenger Resins

2.12 Synthetic Polymer Membrane

2.13 Hydrogels and Smart Polymers

2.14 Dendritic Polymers

2.15 Shape Memory Polymers

2.16 Microencapsulation

2.17 Polymer Nanocornposites

2.18 Wood-Polymer Composites

2.19 Polymerization-Filled Composites

3 Trends in Polymer Applications

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Polymers in Packaging

3.3 Polymers in Building and Construction

3.4 Polymers in Corrosion Prevention and Control

3.5 Plastics in Automotive Applications

3.6 Polymers in Aerospace Applications

3.7 Polymers in Electrical and Electronic Applications

3.8 Polymers in Agriculture and Horticulture

3.9 Polymers in Domestic Appliances and Business Machine

3.10 Polymers in Medical and Biomedical Applications

3.11 Polymers in Marine and Offshore Applications

3.12 Polymers in Sport

Appendix A1 Trade Names for Some Industrial Polymers

Appendix A2 Commonly Used Abbreviations for Industrial Polymers

Appendix A3 Typical Properties of Polymers Used for Molding and Extrusion

Appendix A4 Typical Properties of Cross-Linked Rubber Compounds

Appendix A5 Typical Properties of Representative Textile Fibers

Index