Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization

Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-1-895198-46-1
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 704 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 697 g

UV and other forms of radiation cause severe damage to a wide range of materials from living organisms to manufactured products. Plastics materials and products exposed to UV light suffer weakening, discoloring and degradation. In this book, George Wypych provides a comprehensive reference guide to help those working with plastics to limit this damage and deterioration through the use of UV stabilizers.

The author begins with physics of radiation energy, transmission, and absorption and their effect on materials. The wide range of UV stabilizers available in the market is discussed in terms of their chemistry, physical properties, application specifics, and effects on health and environment. The mechanisms and functionality of stabilizers are discussed and explained through mathematical modeling. Stabilizers are evaluated from the point of view of their effect on other additives in mixtures, and on the efficiency of the materials they are used in. Suggestions are given regarding the selection of stabilizers for different products and polymers.

Zielgruppe

<p>Engineers and scientists designing with plastics, and formulating plastics materials.</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wypych, George

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie Polymerchemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Polymerwerkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Kunststoffe und Polymere

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Effect of sunlight and various forms of radiation on materials
Properties of commercial UV stabilizers
Methods of control and analysis
Mechanism of actions
Compatibility with other components of formulation
Physical properties of stabilizers
Effect of stabilizers on performance of final product
Use of stabilizers in different industrial products
Use of stabilizers in different polymers
Effect of processing methods on stabilizer activity
Mathematical modelling in UV stabilization
Health and safety
Environmental effect

Über Autor(innen)

Wypych, George
George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.