ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference), sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, is the largest peer-reviewed technical conference and is perfectly positioned to help the plastics specialist achieve new levels of professional and personal development.

ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference), sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, is the largest peer-reviewed technical conference and is perfectly positioned to help the plastics specialist achieve new levels of professional and personal development.

ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference), sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, is the largest peer-reviewed technical conference and is perfectly positioned to help the plastics specialist achieve new levels of professional and personal development.

ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference), sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, is the largest peer-reviewed technical conference and is perfectly positioned to help the plastics specialist achieve new levels of professional and personal development.

Keep your portable electronics right at hand wherever you need them with the SPE ClipHanger. The translucent gray, plastic SPE ClipHanger attaches securely to your cell phone, iPod, MP3, PDA, or pager with an industrial strength self-adhesive tab (tab can be removed with no sticky residue at a later date but is not reusable). Ergonomically designed, the thin yet exceptionally durable ClipHanger flexes to slip on to a pant belt loop, handbag strap, or backpack.

Pigments and dyes are covered in the first section with information on their chemistry, use, food contact approval and durability. The second section focuses on effective pigment incorporation and discusses factors which influence it, as well as dispersing aids, dispersion methods, and ways to improve processability and increase efficiency. In the section on the testing of colored products, methods to decrease variability, establish specifications, and select and design cost effective formulations are reviewed. new testing techniques such as FTIR and NIR are presented.

Whether you're a CEO, a parent, or merely a person who wants to make a difference, you probably wish you had more influence with the people in your life. But most of us stop trying to make change happen because we believe it is too difficult, if not impossible. We develop complicated coping strategies when we should be learning the tools and techniques of the world's most influential people.

The book provides a state of the art description of the synthetic tools to precisely control various aspects of macromolecular structure including chain composition, microstructure, functionality and topology as well as modern characterization techniques at molecular and macroscopic level for various properties of well-defined (co)polymers in solution, bulk and at surfaces. The book addresses also the correlation of molecular structure with macroscopic properties additionally affected by processing. Finally, some emerging applications for the (co)polymers are highlighted.

Presents a 45-year long historic as well as scientific overview about the different national and international effects of the discovery of Ziegler´s catalysts and the hurdles to take on the way to its patent protection. It provides an impressive example of fights between academics and industry concerning patent rights and the economic utilization of academic research innovations.

The field of semiconducting polymers has attracted many researchers from a diversity of disciplines. Printed circuitry, flexible electronics and displays are already migrating from laboratory successes to commercial applications, but even now fundamental knowledge is deficient concerning some of the basic phenomena that so markedly influence a device's usefulness and competitiveness.

Completely updated reference tool based upon the Knowledge Foundation's Small Fuel Cell conference series. 24 papers present the latest advancements in portable fuel cell technology from companies and organizations around the world.

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One of the most exciting areas of composites research is the development of modeling techniques to predict the response of composite materials to different forms of stress. In this book modeling approaches range from the micron to the meter in scale, and the authors explore the strengths and weaknesses of each particular model. A variety of material types from laminates and fiber-reinforced composites to monolithic and sandwich composites are discussed and a range of stress types and stress responses, from fracture and impact to wear and fatigue, are analyzed.

This text offers a fundamental and practical understanding of various flows that occur during the processing of polymer melts where instabilities pose a serious limitation in the rate of production, including extrusion and co-extrusion, blow molding, film blowing, film casting, and injection molding. It covers commodity polymers that are processed as melts at temperatures above their melting points or as concentrated solutions at lower temperatures.

The first book written on this subject. These chemicals are of high industrial importance because of their widespread applications in industrial and consumer products. It is very important source of information for professionals in industry, research, academia, and government. Eighteen chemical families form the core of a large number of commercial products used by industry as antiblocking, release, and slip additives. These additives are used in the production of materials from 44 generic families of polymers.

This important new contribution to the field is written in language and style that engineers and managers alike can understand. It examines the role of maintenance in minimizing the risk of safety or environmental incidents, adverse publicity, and loss of profitability. It also discusses risk reduction tools and explains their applicability to specific situations, thereby helping readers select the tool that best fits their specific needs and circumstances.

Encourages engineers to incorporate rapid prototyping in their daily routine. It illustrates the benefits that come with the use of models at any stage of the product development process and defines the different types of models. It gives comprehensive coverage on the fundamentals of rapid prototyping and the special capabilities. Demonstrating how RPT can be an effective means for evaluating design before costly commitments are made makes Rapid Prototyping an invaluable resource. This book presents rapid prototyping and its principles in a thorough way that enhances the learning experience.

This title surveys recent developments in coating polymers and plastics and evaluated the cost-performance compromise in coating selection for polymers and plastics. It acts as an ideally tailored reference for busy professionals or students in coatings courses.

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An overview of the current state of developments in engineering toughened plastics. New theoretical approaches and practical applications as well as advances in epoxy polymers, rubber toughening, polymer blends, and micro and macro concepts are included.

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This book functions as a superlative reference and textbook providing illustrations of modifications for individual polymers, end-of-chapter questions and answers, and comprehensive appendices that instruct professionals and students in the technology and science of altering polymers-ideal for courses in polymer science, properties, and modification.

A unified source of reliable and accessible information covering the dynamic field of plastics. The Encyclopedia contains over 25,000 extensively cross-referenced terms. Other key features include: A 14-chapter World of Plastics Reviews; A list of 3,500 useful abbreviations; Conversions (alphabetical list of units, temperature conversions, SI prefixes, units in use with SI, and recommended pronunciation); Worldwide industry associations; World of plastics industry events; Government publications and groups; Trade magazines and publications; Web sites on plastics.