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This highly accessible handbook presents the basic history of this versatile
plastic, examines its molecular structure and intrinsic properties, describes
commercial processing techniques that convert raw polyethylene to finished products,
reviews its myriad practical applications, and appraises the future development
of its production and marketing — including metallocene technology and
recycling systems.
Handbook of Polyethylene: Structures, Properties, and Applications discusses
the mechanical, chemical, thermal, optical, and electrical solid-state characteristics
of polyethylene; highlights cross-linking and chemical modifications produced
by surface treatment; explains methods of molecular weight and composition distribution
analysis; investigates properties of oriented structures — such as high
modulus fibers and billets — that occur during deformation; addresses chemical
degradation, oxidation, and stabilization; describes extrusion, film production,
profile forming, and various molding processes; and more.
From the Preface: “The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive
introduction to the field of polyethylene in all its aspects as it applies to
production, properties, and applications. Specifically, it correlates molecular
structure with morphological features and thus with properties and end-use applications.
Starting from a molecular description of the principal variants of polyethylene,
it constructs a unified picture of polyethylene's melt structure and solid-state
morphology and explains how this relates to processing variables and end-use
applications...”
Target Audience: Plastics, polymer, and chemical engineers; materials scientists;
industrial managers; and graduate students in these disciplines.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Commercial Development of Polyethylene
Production Processes
Morphology and Crystallization of Polyethylene
Properties of Polyethylene
Characterization and Testing
The Chemistry of Polyethylene
Orientation of Polyethylene
Use and Fabrication of Polyethylene Products
The Future of Polyethylene
Index
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