Since publication of the first edition of this Handbook, the usage of thenno- plastic elastomers (TPEs) has doubled, with a compounded annual growth rate of approximately 9 percent. This second edition summarizes and documents the technological and commercial progress that has given rise to this phenomenal rate of growth. Over the past decade, numerous suppliers and users of ther- moplastic elastomers have entered the field, and some have retired from it, a process that almost certainly will continue. This Handbook is intended to serve the broad spectrum of professionals ac- tively engaged in...
Since publication of the first edition of this Handbook, the usage of thenno- plastic elastomers (TPEs) has doubled, with a compounded annual growth r...
The rubber industry is a vital part of the world economy. In this age of constantly changing economics and raw material "shortages of the week," this book should help the reader understand the overall technical and economic problems that are emerging which are beginning to affect the overall availability of many raw materials, chemical intermediates and final rubber products on the world scene.
This book is truly unique in that it is the only one that traces all the important organic and inorganic synthesis routes for the manufacture of synthetic rubbers, various fillers, plasticizers,...
The rubber industry is a vital part of the world economy. In this age of constantly changing economics and raw material "shortages of the week," this ...