Particulate-Filled Polymer Composites (Polymer Science and Technology Series) (Hardcover)

by Roger Rothon (Editor)

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Product Description
This text provides a comprehensive guide to the main types of particulate-filled polymers. It covers their characteristics, the rules governing their use, methods of incorporation and the effects of surface treatment. Particulate filled polymers represent an important class of composites which are used to achieve many effects from aesthetics to abrasion resistance. This study examines their electrical and magnetic properties. It also covers the main composite types (elastomeic, thermoplastic and thermoset) together with special systems, such as fibres, films, sealants and foams. It should be of interest to polymer scientists, chemists, physicists and materials sciencists.

About the Author
Roger Rothon is now an independent consultant, specialising in the production, surface modification and application of particulate fillers for polymer composites. He previously worked for ICI in the UK for over 25 years, most of this time being spent in the fillers area. While in ICI he was responsible for several new product developments, including new types of coupling agents for silica and calcium carbonates and novel conductive and magnetic fillers. After leaving ICI, he was Technical Manager for Flamemag International for 8 years. In this position, he led the development of a new process for the production of magnesium hydroxide flame retardant fillers. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 375 pages
• Publisher: Longman Publishing Group (August 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582087821
• ISBN-13: 978-0582087828
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,270,054 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb book for anyone interested in polymer composites, November 1, 1999

By A Customer

For several years, I have been performing research on polymer composites. As a part of that work, it has been essential to look at the scientific literature, including papers and books. The topic of polymer composites is complicated and this book provides an invaluable guide through the various aspects of mineral-filled composites. Some of the chapters include:

Principal types of particulate fillers

Analytical techniques for characterizing filler surfaces

Surface modification and surface modifiers

Effects of particulate fillers on flame-retardant properties of composites

and several others.

The most impressive aspect of the book is that it provides a very readable, structured view of the subject from contributors who are some of the very best in their respective fields. The level is suitable for researchers and for industrial readers alike.

In short, one of my favorite reference books.