Polyolefin Compounds and Materials

This book describes industrial applications of polyolefins from the researchers' perspective. Polyolefins constitute today arguably the most important class of polymers and polymeric materials for widespread industrial applications. This book summarizes the present state of the art. Starting from fundamental aspects, such as the polymerization techniques to synthesize polyolefins, the book introduces the topic. Basic knowledge about polyolefin composites and blends is explained, before applications aspects in different industry sectors are discussed.
The spectrum comprises a wide range of applications and industry sectors, such as the packaging and food industry, the textile industry, automotive and buildings, and even biomedical applications. Topics, which are addressed in the various chapters, comprise synthesis and processing of the materials; their classification; mechanical, physical and technical requirements and properties; their characterization; and many more. In the end of the book, even the disposal, degradation and recycling of polyolefins are addressed, and light is shed on their commercial significance and economic value.
In this way, the book follows the entire 'lifetime' of polyolefin compounds and materials: from their synthesis and processing, over applications, to the recycling and reuse of disposed or degraded polyolefin substrates.

Addresses the class of polymers with the largest use in polymer production: polyolefins Discusses industrial applications of polyolefins from the research perspective Comprises applications from a wide range of industry sectors: from the textile industry, over the packaging and food industry, and biomedical applications, to automotive and buildings Summarizes the entire "lifetime" of polyolefin compounds and substrates: starting from the synthesis and processing, over applications, to the recycling and reuse Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Introduction.- Polyolefins the history and economic impact.- Olefin Polymerization.- Processing Techniques for Polyolefins.- Polyolefin Blends.- Polyolefin Composites and Nano-Composites.- Polyolefin in the Packaging and Food Industry.- Polyolefin Adhesion Modifications.- Polyolefins in Textiles and Non-wovens.- Biomedical Applications of Polyolefins.- Polyolefins in Automotive Industry.- Polyolefins: From Thermal and Oxidative Degradation to Ignition and Burning.- Recycling of Polyolefin Materials.- Oxo-biodegradable Plastics: What They Are and To What They Serve Present Status and Future Perspectives.