A polymer consists of macromolecules which are made up of many repeated subunits. Polymer science is a multi-disciplinar......more
Fibre reinforced composite materials are showing sustained growth in an ever widening range of applications from food tr......more
An all-in-one reference work covering the essential principles and techniques on thermal behavior and response of polyme......more
This book summarizes many of the recent research accomplishments in the area of polyvinylchloride (PVC)-based blends and......more
Polymers are large chains of molecules that consist of many repeating sub-units called monomers. On the basis of their s......more
Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology, Second Edition focuses on the design process, material selection, garment constru......more
Biodegradability of Conventional Plastics: Opportunities, Challenges, and Misconceptions brings together innovative rese......more
Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites: Materials and Applications is a comprehensive guide to polymers and poly......more
Nanotechnology has progressed to the point where it can mimic natural systems such as porous membranes or the structure ......more
Fresh ideas and techniques for the rapidly evolving area of three-dimensional textiles. Leading textile artist Ann Godda......more
This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from accla......more
Bio-Based Flame Retardants for Polymeric Materials provides a comprehensive overview of flame retardants derived directl......more
Principles of Textile Printing discusses technical aspects of textile printing, covering almost all topics related to te......more
Principles of Textile Printing discusses technical aspects of textile printing, covering almost all topics related to te......more
The progressive deterioration of concrete surface structures is a major concern in construction engineering that require......more
Wool Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites is an in-depth and practical exploration of wool-based composites, covering eve......more
Smart Stimuli-Responsive Poymers, Films, and Gels Discover the most important developments in synthesis, simulation, and......more
The chemicals manufacturing industry is a vibrant, global business that encompasses many important sectors: from commodi......more
This book creates a new perspective on the design of plastic parts. In many books there is a strong focus on the materia......more
Thermoplastic matrix composites have attracted much attention in the composites industry due to their easy processibilit......more
The Science and Technology of Flexible Packaging: Multilayer Films from Resin and Process to End Use, Second Edition pro......more
Part 1: Materials.- Chapter 1. Introduction - Overview on Plastic and Inorganic Scintillators.- Chapter 2. Neutron/Gamma......more
Ionically gelled pectinates in drug delivery.- Ionically gelled alginates in drug delivery.- Ionically gelled gellan gum......more
Starch - Evolution and Recent Advances is about the historical, scientific, and technological journey of starch so far, ......more
Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume Two: Energy Storage Devices describes the synthesis and cha......more
Natural Polymers in Wound Healing and Repair: From Basic Concepts to Emerging Trends presents comprehensive coverage on ......more
This practical introductory guide to injection molding simulation is aimed at both practicing engineers and students. It......more
Measurement uncertainty is an important component of modern materials analysis: it indicates the boundaries within which......more
Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume One: Synthesis, Properties and Optoelectrochemical Devices ......more
Reliable and meaningful methods of polymer testing are necessary to support the plastics industry, being essential for u......more
POLY(LACTIC ACID) The second edition of a key reference, fully updated to reflect new research and applications Poly(lac......more
There have been many new developments since the first edition of this book was published back in 2015. These can be summ......more
Polymers for 3D Printing: Methods, Properties, and Characteristics provides a detailed guide to polymers for 3D printing......more
Polymeric Materials in Corrosion Inhibition: Fundamentals and Applications brings together the very latest information a......more
"With plastic pollution concerns growing globally, especially the production, consumption, and disposal of face masks, m......more
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Handbook of Nonwovens, Second Edition updates and expands its popular interdisciplinary treatment of the properties, pro......more
This volume explains cleaning of cotton after blow room treatment and individualization process in conventional card inc......more
Applications of Polyurethanes in Medical Devices provides detailed coverage of polyurethane (PU) chemistry, processing a......more
Polymeric Foams: Innovations in Technologies and Environmentally Friendly Materials offers the latest in technology and ......more
Polymer Coatings: Technologies and Applications provides a comprehensive account of the recent developments in polymer c......more
Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive account of recent research into......more
Chapter 1: Cross linked Polyethylene- State of Art and New Challenges.- Chapter 2: Historical and Theoretical aspects of......more
This comprehensive and authoritative book aims to encompass the best and current practices in the field of contemporary ......more
Introduction to wood polymer composites.- Manufacturing of wood polymer composites.- Property improvements of wood and w......more
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PVC differs in its stabilization compared to other commodity plastics. Various metal compounds are suitable for the stab......more
Smart materials have been produced by conceiving of the idea of materials/systems having a fourth dimension. To match ad......more
Chapter 1: An overview to XLPE based blends and nanocomposites.- Chapter 2: Types of nanoparticles used in XLPE systems.......more
1. Introduction to fracture failure analysis of fiber reinforced polymer matrix composties 2. Fiber failure modes in syn......more
Polylactic Acid-Based Nanocellulose and Cellulose Composites offers a comprehensive account of the methods for the synth......more
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Manufacturing towards Excellence in spinning mills aims to help the relevant organization to cut costs, improve throughp......more
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Polymers reinforced with discontinuous fibers have a wide range of important applications such as in automotive parts an......more
Fabric Manufacturing Technology: Weaving and Knitting gives the reader a brief idea about the processes involved in fabr......more
Basics of weaving: Product and process parameters.- CAD for Weaving.- 3D and Multi-axis Weaving: product and process.- V......more
This book covers material challenges and technology innovation in coated and laminated textiles for aerostats and airshi......more
The book summarizes recent international research and experimental developments regarding fatigue crack growth investiga......more
Self-Healing Materials: Principles and Technology, Second Edition provides engineers and researchers in both industry an......more
Handbook of Impact Modifiers provides key information on how to modify structure and morphology, improve mechanical perf......more
Rheology: Concepts, Methods, and Applications, Fourth Edition provides a thorough historical and theoretical grounding i......more
Handbook of Polymers, Third Edition represents an update on available data, including new values for many commercially a......more
Renewable Polymers and Polymer-Metal Oxide Composites: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications serves as a reference on ......more
Odour in Textiles: Generation and Control presents the essential science and mechanisms behind the formation of odours i......more
Odour in Textiles: Generation and Control presents the essential science and mechanisms behind the formation of odours i......more
Databook of Impact Modifiers provides key information on how to modify structure and morphology, improve mechanical perf......more
Rheological additives are commonly applied in a wide range of industries and this databook provides readers with informa......more
Handbook of Foaming and Blowing Agents, Second Edition includes the most current information on foaming technology, guid......more
Databook of Blowing and Auxiliary Agents, Second Edition includes the most current information on foaming technology, gu......more
Applications of Polymers and Plastics in Medical Devices: Design, Manufacture, and Performance is a comprehensive guide ......more
Reactive Platforms for Controllable Fabrication of Functional (Bio)interfaces.- Surface Reactions and Fabrication of Bio......more
This book features perspectives on advances in textile coloration technologies. It provides a comprehensive and holistic......more
Elastomer Blends and Composites: Principles, Characterization, Advances, and Applications presents the latest developmen......more
Recent Advances and Applications of Thermoset Resins, Second Edition provides a reference source for anyone interested i......more
Sustainable Polylactide-Based Blends provides a critical overview of the state-of-the-art in polylactide (PLA)-based ble......more
This book focuses on polymer/silver nanocomposites as the main component in bioengineering systems. It describes in deta......more
Successful coloring of plastics is a challenging exercise, requiring deep understanding of chemical, physical, and techn......more
This book focuses on flame retardants (FR) for textile materials. It discusses basics of flame retardancy and flammabili......more
Smart polymers react sharply to small changes in physical or chemical conditions and present an intelligent response to ......more
Chitin is the second most abundant natural polymer in the world after cellulose, mainly derived from the food waste of s......more
This reference work presents an authoritative review of microplastics as vectors of environmental contaminants and provi......more
The polyurethane industry is among the fastest growing, with polyurethanes used in consumer as well as industrial sector......more
Alginates are biodegradable, biocompatible, renewable, and natural polysaccharides in brown marine algae. Properties and......more
This book presents synthesis methods, characterization techniques, properties and applications of hybrid conducting poly......more
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Functional Hydrogel in Biomedical Application: Current status and Future perspective.- Life cycle analysis of polymeric ......more
This book is the first publication to widely introduce the contributions of nanoarchitectonics to the development of fun......more
This book provides an application-oriented approach for pH responsive membranes and types of stimuli-responsive membrane......more
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This book details the use of conducting polymers and their composites in supercapacitors, batteries, photovoltaics, and ......more
This book offers a detailed understanding of the principles, procedures, equipment, and operation of selected technologi......more
This textbook aims to ensure that advances in medical textiles are addressed and that recent developments are able to be......more