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This timely reference on the topic is the only book you need for a complete overview of recyclable polymers.
Following an introduction to various polymer structures and their resulting properties, the main part of the book deals with different methods of recycling. It discusses in detail the recycling of such common polymers as polyethylene, polypropylene and PET, as well as rubbers, fibers, engineering polymers, polymer blends and composites. The whole is rounded off with a look at future technologies and the toxicological impact of recycled polymers.
An indispensable reference source for those working in the field, whether in academia or industry, and whether newcomers or advanced readers.

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INTRODUCTION
Structures and Properties
COMMON ADDITIVES USED IN RECYCLING OF POLYMERS
METHODS OF RECYCLING
RECYCLING OF POLYMERS
List of Different Polymers
Methods of Recycling
Characterization
Applications
RECYCLING OF RUBBERSMethods of Recycling
Characterization
Applications
RECYCLING OF FIBRES
Methods of Recycling
Characterization
Application
RECYCLING OF POLYMER BLENDS AND COMPOSITES
Methods of Recycling
Characterization
Applications
RECYCLING OF OTHER LAYERED MIXED PLASTICS OR RESINS
Polycarbonates
Polyurethanes
ADVANTAGES AND TOXIC OR ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF RECYCLED POLYMERS
CONCLUSION AND OUTLOOK

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Raju Francis is associate professor at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. He obtained his PhD degree in chemistry from NIIST (RRL-T), University of Kerala, India, in 1998 and completed his postdoc at the University of Bordeaux, France, and at the University of Florida, USA. He was an exchange visitor at Toyo University, Japan, and at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, Saudi Arabia. His research interests include polymer-synthesis and applications, hybrid materials and environmental chemistry.

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