Introduction to Fluoropolymers: Materials, Technology and Applications

Introduction to Fluoropolymers, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the history, principles, properties, processing and applications of fluoropolymers, supporting their development and utilization in high-performance applications, components, and products. This second edition has been updated and expanded to include new in-depth chapters on manufacturing and applications of PTFE and melt processible fluoropolymers. The book begins by demonstrating the role of fluoropolymers in everyday life, before introducing the history and basic principles of fluoropolymers. This is followed by detailed coverage of the main fluoropolymer types. Properties and applications are illustrated by real-world examples as diverse as waterproof clothing, vascular grafts and coatings for aircraft interiors. The different applications of fluoropolymers show the benefits of a group of materials that are highly water-repellant and flame-retardant, with unrivalled lubrication properties and a high level of biocompatibility. Health and safety and environmental aspects are also covered throughout the book, with a final chapter examining safety, disposal, and recycling in detail. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand or use fluoropolymer materials in their products. This includes engineers, product designers, manufacturers, scientists, researchers, and other professionals, across industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, food and beverages, high performance apparel, oil and gas, renewable energy, solar photovoltaics, electronics and semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing. This is also a valuable introductory guide for academic researchers and advanced students in plastics engineering, polymer science, and materials science. Introduces and demystifies fluoropolymers for a wide audience of engineers, designers, professionals, and researchers, across industries and disciplinesCovers a broad range of materials, including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyvinyl fluoride (PVF), vinylidene fluoride polymers, fluoroelastomers, and moreFocuses on properties, processing methods and advanced industrial applications of fluoropolymers INDICE: 1. Fluorine, Fluorocarbons, and Fluoropolymers in Human Life 2. Fluorine and Fluorocarbons3. Discovery and History of Fluoropolymers4. History of Expanded PTFE Porous Membranes5. Introduction to Fluoropolymers6. Manufacturing Polytetrafluoroethylene7. Processing, Part Fabrication and Applications of PTFE (NEW)8. Manufacturing Melt Processible Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene (NEW)9. Manufacturing and Applications of Vinylidene Fluoride Polymers and Copolymers10. Processing, Part Fabrication and Applications of Melt Processible Fluoropolymers (NEW)11. Manufacturing and Applications of Fluoroelastomers12. Manufacturing and Applications of Fluorinated Additives13. Polyvinyl Fluoride: The First Durable Replacement for Paint14. Fluorinated Coatings: Technology, History, and Applications15. Fluorinated Ionomers: History, Properties, and Applications16. Safety, Disposal, and Recycling of Fluoropolymers

• ISBN: 978-0-12-819123-1
• Editorial: William Andrew
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés