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Polyolefin Fibres: Industrial and Medical Applications (Woodhead Publishing in Textiles)

Book information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2009
ISBN
142009985X, 9781420099850
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6168085 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
424\424
Topic
Chemistry Chemical
Orientation
no
Scanned
yes
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

Polyolefins, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, are among the most widely used commercial polymers. These versatile fibers are durable, chemically resistant, lightweight, economical, and functional. This work provides researchers in materials, as well as product development specialists in industry and biomedical engineering with a comprehensive resource that will assist them with material improvement and product development. The first chapters discuss the structural and chemical properties of different types of polyolefins, as well as production methods. Middle chapters delve into functionality improvement. Closing chapters address how polyolefins can be incorporated into specific industrial, medical, and automotive products.

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