Product DescriptionThe investigation and development of plastics synthesized by bacteria is receiving great attention also due to the raising petroleum prices and many environmental concerns related to plastic pollution. Recent results and studies of the properties and various applications of bio-based plastics are presented in this volume. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a biodegradable compound, is treated in several chapters: PHAs as energy and intracellular carbon storage compounds,. . . More >>

Plastics from Bacteria: Natural Functions and Applications

Product DescriptionThe new second edition of Reinforced Plastics Handbook has been completely revised and updated to reflect changes, new techniques and components and provides new information including: •Thermosetting resins: polyesters, vinyl esters, high performance resins. •Reinforced thermoplastics: low warpage, hydrolysis-resistant grades, new forms of glass fibre, natural resins and fibres. •Major extensions on liquid crystal polymers, long fibre rei. . . More >>

Reinforced Plastics Handbook, Second Edition

Instruction on how to repair damage to fiberglass.

Country-Style Stenciling: With 8 Ready-To-Use, Pre-Cut Plastics Stencils

Product DescriptionHandbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composite, 4th Edition, places state-of-the-art information on plastics, elastomers, and composites at your fingertips. The revised and updated edition presents all of the fundamental information required to understand the large number of materials and material forms, and provides the necessary data and guidelines for optimal use of these materials and forms in the broad range of industrial products, ensuring the highest . . . More >>

Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers & Composites

Product DescriptionThis econometric study covers the world outlook for plastics shower stalls excluding fiberglass gel coat showers stalls across more than 200 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P. I. E. ), for the country in question (in millions of U. S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis ot. . . More >>

The 2009-2014 World Outlook for Plastics Shower Stalls Excluding Fiberglass Gel Coat Showers Stalls

Product Description• A comprehensive book which collates the experience of two well-known US plastic engineers. • Enables engineers to make informed decisions. • Includes a unique chronology of the world of plastics. The use of plastics is increasing year on year, and new uses are being found for plastics in many industries. Designers using plastics need to understand the nature and properties of the materials which they are using so that the products perfor. . . More >>

Plastics Engineered Product Design

Product DescriptionNo book has been published that gives a detailed description of all the types of plastic materials used in medical devices, the unique requirements that the materials need to comply with and the ways standard plastics can be modified to meet such needs. This book will start with an introduction to medical devices, their classification and some of the regulations (both US and global) that affect their design, production and sale. A couple of chapters will focus on . . . More >>

Plastics in Medical Devices: Properties, Requirements and Applications

Product DescriptionThermoplastics represent appx 90% by weight of all plastics consumed world-wide. We know them mainly in the form of polythenes, polyolefins, polystyrenes, nylons and acrylics. Under different heating conditions and by varying the composition of the plastic it is possible to make many different products with differing properties. This is a decision-making tool and source-book of information for plastics users, providing detailed accounts of the materials used,. . . More >>

Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Composites: Technical Information for Plastics Users

Product Description”Although recycling has a long history, it is only relatively recently that environmental protection and waste management issues have come to the forefront of both public and political awareness. Outside the fields of expertise, generally little is known about either plastics or their recyclability. As in the successful first edition, this book provides straightforward information on plastic materials and technology, including the options for recycling plastics, w. . . More >>

Introduction to Plastics Recycling: Second edition