Functional fillers for plastics
By: edited by Marino Xanthos.
Contributors: Xanthos, Marino.
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Weinheim
Language: eng
Number of pages: 432
ISBN-13: 9783527310548
Subjects: Plastics -- Additives; Fillers (Materials)
Description: "A comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the major mineral and organic fillers for plastics, their production, structure and properties, as well as their applications in terms of primary and secondary functions. Edited and co-authored by Professor Marino Xanthos with contributions by international experts from industry and academia, the book presents methods of mixing/incorporation technologies, surface treatments and modifications for enhanced functionality, an analysis of parameters affecting filler performance and a presentation of current and emerging applications." "For engineers, scientists and technologists involved in the industrially important sector of polymer composites."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.