PVC Degradation and Stabilization

by George Wypych

Overview

PVC Degradation and Stabilization, Fourth Edition, includes new developments in PVC production, new stabilization methods and mechanisms, new approaches to plasticization, methods of waste reprocessing, accelerated degradation due to electric breakdown, and much more. The book contains all the information necessary for the successful design of stabilization formulas in any PVC-based product. Other topics covered include degradation by thermal energy, UV, gamma and other forms of radiation, chemical degradation, and more. Analytical methods for studying degradative and stabilization processes aid readers in establishing a system for verifying results of stabilization with different stabilizing systems. Many new topics included in this edition are of particular interest today. These comprise new developments in PVC production yielding range of new grades, new stabilization methods and mechanisms (e.g. synergistic mixtures containing hydrotalcites and their synthetic equivalents, beta-diketones, functionalized fillers, Shiff bases), new approaches to plasticization, methods of waste reprocessing (life cycle assessment, reformulation, biodegradable materials, and energy recovery), accelerated degradation due to electric breakdown, and many more

• Revised to include cutting-edge research, patent updates and other information required to design successful stabilization in PVC-based products
• Covers chemical structure, PVC manufacturing technology, morphology, degradation by thermal energy, mechanodegradation, and more
• Includes a chapter on the analytical methods used in studying degradative and stabilization processes
• Discusses information on the effects of PVC and its additives on health, safety and the environment

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781927885628
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	03/11/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	520
File size:	70 MB
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About the Author

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.

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Preface
PVC degradation during processing and use was always one of the most essential elements of PVC science and technology. Many approaches to stabilization changed and some groups of stabilizers are not used in new production. This book was written to show new trends and directions. It also contains clearly indicated information about past stabilizers, which is needed in order to understand the principles of stabilization and effective recycling.

For me, it has been an interesting experience to actively participate in the growth of this branch of science and summarize its achievements and the directions which it faces now, here and in my two previous books, written 25 years ago. I hope the clarity and completeness of the description of research findings as we know them today will help in further research and, most importantly, lead to successful and responsible practical applications of additives in PVC processing and applications.

Table of Contents

1. Chemical Structure of PVC 2. PVC Manufacture Technology 3. PVC Morphology4. Thermal Degradation5. UV Degradation6. Degradation by ?-Radiation7. Degradation by Other Forms of Radiation8. Mechanodegradation 9. Chemical Degradation10. Analytical Methods11. PVC Stabilization 12. Health and safety and environmental impact

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This timely book is the first authoritative reference on the subjects of degradation and stabilization of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).